I Can Help You Buy & Sell A Home Anywhere (in the U.S.)

A few weeks ago, we were visiting family and friends back on the East Coast, and we drove by a familiar sight. It was a Coldwell Banker sign in front of a home.

A welcome sight!

Seeing my company’s logo 1,500 miles from home reminded me of something important — the fact that I can help home buyers, home sellers and renters anywhere in the United States.

How Can I Help You?

Although I can’t be your actual REALTOR® if you’re not in Texas, I can do a variety of things to help you buy, sell or rent throughout the country:

• I can refer you to one of my fellow Realtors from a Coldwell Banker office close to you

• I will consult with my colleague to make sure that he/she is providing you with the same level of service you would expect if you were working directly with me

• I can answer questions if you can’t reach them for some reason

• I will help to make sure that you get a fair price

• I will stay in touch with you and my colleague every step of the way

It’s like you get two Realtors for the price of one — and one of them is me!

From Alaska to Washington, D.C., I can help clients like you throughout our great country.

Whether you’re moving a few blocks, a few cities, or a few states away — call me at 267.566.3448 or email me at shannon.rubin1@gmail.com today!

© 2013 by Shannon Rubin.

How To Buy A Home in a Seller’s Market

If you’re trying to buy a home — but discovering that it’s now a seller’s market — I’ve got two words of advice, stolen from Douglas Adams: Don’t panic!

Here are three things you can do to make being a successful buyer in a seller’s market:

1. Be persistent.
It’s tougher to find a good deal, so you’ve got to be active and aware of what’s available. This is where having a smart, attentive REALTOR® can be helpful. They can help you stay on top of new listings and make sure any negotiations move at the right pace.

2. Be specific.
There’s a limited “inventory,” so you might have less to choose from in your search. So make sure that you (and your REALTOR) know exactly what you’re looking for — and where you’re looking for it — so you’re not wasting time or energy.

3. Be a smart negotiator.
It’s very likely that today’s home seller will have multiple offers on their property. It’s even more likely that those offers will be at their asking price or even above. Don’t waste your time — or theirs — with “lowball” offers. Make a fair offer, and you might even want to think about paying fees and closing costs to help seal the deal.

Don’t lose hope — just because it might not be the absolute best time to be a home buyer, you can still find the right home. (It just might take a little more work!)

Above all, be smart! Choose wisely when it comes to working with a REALTOR® — maybe even one with mortgage experience like me. 😉

Contact me at 267.566.3448 or email me at shannon.rubin1@gmail.com today!

 

© 2013 by Shannon Rubin.