Are you interested in finding out more about buying and selling properties?

You'll find our articles to be full of information covering all you want to know about market trends and home values. We offer this weekly blog to assist you in your efforts! Here is a collection of how-tos, checklists, and worksheets to help buyers and sellers prepare for and understand what to expect during real estate transactions. 

Aug. 23, 2021

When Choosing a REALTOR®

How long have you been in residential real estate?

Is it your full-time job?
Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. But much of real estate is learned on the job.

Do you have any designations or certifications?
Real estate professionals have to take additional specialized training in order to obtain these distinctions. Designations and certifications help define the special skills that an agent can apply to your particular real estate needs. One designation buyers should look for is the ABR®, or Accredited Buyer’s Representative.

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Aug. 23, 2021

7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

REALTORS® aren’t just agents.

They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers:

  1. Ethical treatment. Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. The first obligation is to you, the client.
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Aug. 23, 2021

7 Reasons to Own A Home

What You Need to Know.

WHAT TO KNOW

  1. Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home.

  2. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median single-family existing-home sale prices have increased on average 5.2 percent each year from 1972 through 2014, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The recent housing crisis has caused some to question the long-term value of real estate, but even in the most recent 10 years, which included quite a few very bad years for housing, values are still up 7.0 percent on a cumulative basis. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 10 to 15 percent over the next decade, creating continued high demand for housing.

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