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BLOG 2012

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent… (Part 4 of 4)

What is an SRES®?

That is a question that I am asked quite frequently. It is usually accompanied by a curious facial expression. I am proud to respond by saying, “I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist ®(SRES ®)”. I am a Realtor ®that is trained and qualified to address the Real Estate needs of Seniors. I have been awarded this special designation by the National Association of Realtors ®.

I was drawn to this designation after I noticed how many Seniors and Retirees live in my community. Being so close to Fort Polk, it is almost a foregone conclusion that many soldiers would choose to retire here. (I also came here because of a military move). I noticed all of the groups and organizations that were available to Seniors and Retirees. I thought to myself, “I want to understand the unique goals and needs of this segment of our population”. I did not see where their needs were being specifically addressed from a Real Estate point of view.

During my training I discovered that there are more benefits than I was aware of, available to Seniors and Retirees. I also discovered that there are many challenges and obstacles that stand in their paths.

It is my job as an SRES ®to help Seniors and Retirees navigate the maze of financial, legal, and emotional issues by connecting them with the benefits and services that are available to them. It gives me great satisfaction to use my knowledge and expertise to help Seniors and Retirees achieve their Real Estate goals.

Are you a Senior or Retiree buying or selling a home?

Let me help you maximize the benefits and services available to you!

Are you ready to get started? Get Results! Call Now! Or request an appointment in the Appointment Center on my website www.RealtorTraceyW.com.

ERA, Sarver Real Estate, Inc. 337-239-2041

3090 Colony Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446

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Part 1 Sellers; Part 2 Buyers; Part 3 Military; Part 4 Retirees & Seniors.

RealtorTraceyW

BLOG 2012

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…(Part 3 of 4)

Welcome to Fort Polk Home of Heroes.

As a 17 year Army Veteran I know what it takes for you to have a smooth transition. During my time on Acitive Duty I moved 8 times. This is an average of about 1 move every 2 years. Yeah it was tough! I made many mistakes during each one of those moves, and there were many people who benefitted from my mistakes.

Now that I am on the other side of the table, I consider myself to be an advocate for soldiers (officers and enlisted). I feel like I owe it to you to help you avoid making the same mistakes that I made. I am very open about the lack of service that I recieved as I served my country. I hold nothing back when discussing the mis-management of my rental properties at Fort Campbell, KY. I had no plans of owning rental homes in a place where I no longer live. It has been a source of stress for me over the years, both mentally and financially. Never once did the Agents or Brokers advise me on how things could impact me when the time came for me to leave Fort Campbell. Hind sight is 20/20. I can see extremely clearly now.

As a Real Estate Expert in the Fort Polk Area, you can trust me to give you honest service. I will advise you on the strategies you need to use to make the most out of your home ownership here at Fort Polk. I will not "sugar coat" your options. I am here to help you accomplish your goal of a smooth transition "in and out" of Fort Polk.

I have helped many military families when they were together and apart. Not only do I take care of you as a soldier, I will take care of your family when you have to leave due to deployements or short notice reassignment orders. If you have to leave them behind for any reason, you can count on me to walk them through every step of the process. I will even provide you with the power of attorney that you need in order to close your Real Estate transaction.

When it is time for you to buy or sell Real Estate in the Fort Polk, LA area, don't select any random Agent. Look for me. Choose me on purpose. I am a full time, full service, Real Estate Expert. You can count on me to help you accomplish your goal of buying or selling a home. I want to save you time and money.

Let me help you make the most out of your leave days and transition pay

CHOOSE ME ON PURPOSE

Are you ready to get started? Get Results! Call Now! Or request an appointment in the Appointment Center on my website www.RealtorTraceyW.com.

Part 1 Sellers; Part 2 Buyers; Part 3 Military; Part 4 Retirees & Seniors.

RealtorTraceyW

BLOG 2012

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…

BLOG 2012 - Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent.......(Part 2 of 4)

According to the National Association of Realtors over 90% of Home Buyers begin searching for their dream home online. I am grateful for the ones that end up in my office, and so are they. I am an expert on the local market. I have proven strategies that help Buyers save time and money buying a home.

When working with a Real Estate Agent, many Buyers work with the first person they contact. They do not take into account that ALL AGENTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!

The Buyers who find me online use search terms, such as:

Homes for sale near Fort Polk, LA Homes for sale in Leesville, LA Homes for sale in DeRidder, LA Homes for sale in Anacoco, LA Homes for sale in Rosepine, LA

My FREE 1 hour Buyers Orientation Class is a great way to help Buyers, who are looking for homes for sale in Leesville, LA and surrounding areas, learn about the steps in the home buying process. My Buyers learn about, shopping for a lender, making an offer, negotiations, closing costs, repairs, down payments, and so on.

I help Buyers understand the process and guide them through it every step of the way. It does not matter if it is a First Time Buyer or a seasoned Buyer, my service is always complete with training and support. The best Buyer is an educated Buyer.

I have helped Renters become Buyers, in many cases cutting their housing expenses in half. I have helped repeat buyers get much better results than with their previous agent.

If you are a Buyer searching homes for sale in Leesville, LA or the surrounding area, I am the Agent for you.

Let me help you get to the closing table and into your new home.

When it comes to a major decision like buying a home you should not leave it up to chance who you select as your Real Estate Agent.

There is too much at stake. While the titles appear to be the same the qualifications and customer service are definitely NOT.

CHOOSE ME ON PURPOSE

I am a full time, full service, Real Estate Expert. You can count on me to help you accomplish your goal of buying a home. I want to save you time and money.

Are you ready to get started? Get Results! Call Now! Or request an appointment in the Appointment Center on my website www.RealtorTraceyW.com.

Part 1 Sellers; Part 2 Buyers; Part 3 Military; Part 4 Retirees & Seniors.

RealtorTraceyW

BLOG 2012

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent…

BLOG 2012 – Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe, Catch an Agent….. (Part 1of 4)

As a child when it came time to make decisions we often left it up to chance. What do you do when it’s time to make life’s most important decisions now? Do you extend your index finger and recite the rhyme you did when you were a kid. Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe….. Yeah, that would be silly, but you would be surprised how often this happens when it is time to choose a Real Estate Agent.

When working with a Real Estate Agent, many Sellers work with the first person who answers the phone. They do not take into account that ALL AGENTS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!

When it comes to a major decision like selling your home you should not leave it up to chance who you select as your Real Estate Agent. There is too much at stake. While the titles appear to be the same the qualifications and customer service are definitely not.

Consider this!

Your hard earned equity is on the line. Choosing the wrong agent could mean, watching that equity go down the toilet in a series of bad decisions.

You could end up giving most of your equity to buyers out of desperation.

You could end up paying a mortgage on an empty home if you have a deadline to move to your next location.

You could be forced to rent your home, due to the financial strain of multiple mortgages.

You could lose your home to foreclosure for inability to find a renter or maintain multiple mortgages.

Don’t let this happen to you. Let me help you get to the closing table. Get sound advice and assistance with pricing, staging, showcasing, and most importantly "Maximum Exposure" to the public.

Don't leave it up to chance!

I am a full time, full service, Real Estate Expert. You can count on me to help you accomplish your goal of selling your home.

Are you ready to get started? Get Results! Call Now! Or request an appointment in the Appointment Center on my website www.RealtorTraceyW.com.

RealtorTraceyW

BLOG 2012

Don't Hurt the Pig!

BLOG 2012 - Don’t Hurt the Pig!

Buying a home does not have to cost you every penny of your savings. It may not cost you anything at all to close on your purchase. In fact, I have had buyers walk away from the closing table with a check-in-hand.

Typical fees for buyers include, home inspections, sales deposits, appraisals, down payments, property title search, and so on.

When assisting you with making an offer on a specific home, I will prepare a custom expense estimate. This spreadsheet details the most current fees in our local area. It will show you an itemized list of fees, all on one easy to read page. That gives you an idea of the potential costs to you.

During the negotiation process I will help you reduce those costs as much as possible. While there are some initial cost that you cannot avoid (i.e appraisal), you may be able to get all of that money back at the closing table.

Once you have a written contract, you must make a final decision on which financial option to use for the transaction. For many, this means obtaining a mortgage. Up to this point, we may have compared several lenders. I will help you see which lender is offering you the best deal. The type of loan, interest rates, and processing fees, all matter to your bottom line. Negotiating with lenders can pay off big time. Some lenders can provide loans with no money down and roll any closing costs that you may have into your loan.

Want to learn the details of the Home Buying Process from start to finish? Sign up for my FREE 1 hour “Buyers Orientation Class”.

Are you ready to get started? Get Results! Call Now! Or request an appointment in the Appointment Center on my website RealtorTraceyW.com.