Liz Caplan, PA REALTOR® Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate 412-302-2645

Realtor Liz Caplan and her Coldwell Banker real estate team specializes in Pittsburgh Pa Condos and Homes and condos in The City of Pittsburgh and surrounding neighborhoods.

South Side is one of the most desirable areas to live in the city. Blending modern dynamism with old-fashioned charm and a diverse ethnic history, the South Side epitomizes Pittsburgh's transformation from the Smoky City to one of the best places to live in the United States. The community balances sustainable growth with preservation, which makes investing in South Side Pittsburgh real estate a smart choice.

If you are looking for a top Pittsburgh Realtor to assist with all of your real estate needs give Liz Caplan a call today to discuss your needs, 412-302-2645. Our team is available 7 days a week and we look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Liz Caplan if you are relocating to Pittsburgh or thinking of buying or selling a home or condo, contact Liz Caplan to assist with all your real estate and relocation needs. Visit my website, www.Pittsburghhomesite.com to learn more about our areas of expertise in Pittsburgh and Downtown Pittsburgh.

If you are looking for a Downtown Pittsburgh Realtor, you have come to the right place. The Caplan Group and Coldwell Banker is your source for the best Pittsburgh properties. Contact the leading Downtown Pittsburgh Realtor, Liz Caplan, today at 412-302-2645 or by email at liz@pittsburghhomesite.com.

Home owners and home buyers are much more aware of "green" building, sustainable and energy efficient products and there are easy ways you can make quick fixes to your home or condo to boost its property value, without needing to refinance or inherit a fortune from a deceased uncle.

• Buy Energy Star Appliances. Energy Star was designed by the EPA to take the guesswork out of appliance buying. Look for the blue-and-white label, which means the item is at least 10 to 50 percent more efficient than standard models (depending on the class of product). That means lower energy bills and less pollution.
  More than 18,000 products in 35 different categories are covered in the Energy Star program, and most major manufacturers participate. Energy Star is a fixture in the showrooms of most retailers coast to coast.
  A home fully equipped with Energy Star products will use about 30 percent less energy than a typical house, saving $600 a year. But remember, you don't have to rush out and replace every whiz-bang you own tomorrow. Go to energystar.gov to see qualified products and learn more.

• Sealing off drafts is one of the easiest ways to save money around the house which can reduce your energy bills 5 to 30 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With today's heating and cooling prices, that amounts to real money.
  Check for window drafts by carefully holding an incense stick up to each frame and watch the smoke to see if there is a leak. (Be sure to remove all curtains first to avoid a fire.) Then use caulking or weather-stripping to seal the cracks. Make sure you cover any pipe outlets or cracks in the foundation. Also roll up an old towel, or buy or make a cute 'draft snake' to put over the crack in the bottom of doors (at the 'sill' or 'saddle').
  

• Purchase a programmable thermostat, and it will pay for itself in one season, and save you time and hassle. By maintaining more constant heating and cooling levels, and always 'remembering' to turn down the heat at night, the average family will save $150 a year, according to the EPA.
  That's impressive, considering that programmable thermostats can be picked up from major manufacturers for as little as $50. They don't contain mercury like the olden days, and are available at most home-improvement and hardware stores.
  Installing one is usually only a matter of connecting up a few wires in the back once you remove your old one (shut off the power to the area). Generally anyone can do it with a screwdriver and the instructions. But if you have any doubt, it's a quick fix for an electrician or handyman.

• Fix Those Water Leaks. A dripping faucet or pipe joint is more than just an auditory annoyance. Besides driving you crazy, it can really add up to substantial water waste. One faulty faucet wastes 3 gallons of water per day, reports the U.S. Geological Survey.
  Sometimes a leak is just a matter of a quick tighten, which almost anyone can do with pliers or a pipe wrench. Other times you get befuddled, or have a leak that is too hard to get to. In those cases it is worth calling a plumber, because not only will you see lower water bills over time, but you decrease the risk of mold, which is a serious threat both to home value and indoor air quality.

• Install Low-Flow Shower heads and Toilets. You'd probably rather not spend much time thinking about toilets, but it's a fact that most older models waste large amounts of water. In fact, more than 30 percent of indoor residential water use is flushed down the porcelain throne.
  Decades ago, toilets used 5 gallons per flush, but readily available low-flow models use less than a gallon, and work great. American Standard, Toto and Kohler are leaders in the field.
  Also save water and money, and still have ample water pressure, with a low-flow , which can slash bathing-water consumption 50 to 70 percent. The devices are simple to install and start at around $8. Many styles and features are available, including flow-adjusting dials and a pause button.

Are you a looking to buy or sell a home in Pittsburgh. Why work with a Buyers Agent?

An Exclusive Buyers Agent is the only Agent who can offer buyers 100% loyalty 100% of the time!

If you have not picked a Pittsburgh PA Buyers Agent to represent you, please consider Liz Caplan for some of the following reasons. Whether you are relocating from outside the Pittsburgh area or are moving locally, our knowledge of Pittsburgh and insight into the local real estate market gives you a strategic advantage.

We will furnish you with all the information, guidance and advice that you need to make an intelligent, educated decision when purchasing your home. By using us as your Buyer's Agent, you will be achieving the most for your investment.

Here are just a few of many reasons why you should use Liz Caplan to buy a home in Pittsburgh:

• It does not cost you anything - Sellers pay our fees and these fees are set at a standard rate. Because these rates are standard, the "salesman" aspect has been removed from the equation. All Realtors® cooperate with one another. We do not have any incentive to sell you one property more than the other. So instead of "selling you" on something, we provide you with all available information needed to make a wise decision.
  
  
• We will be representing your best interests. Many people believe they can save money by going directly to a listing agent to negotiate their deals - this can be a mistake. The listing agent is legally bound by contract to look out for the SELLERS best interest. The Seller has also signed a legal contract stating that he will pay a certain amount of commission at closing even if the listing agent sells the property directly (double sides the deal) to the Buyer. So the listing agent has both sides of the transaction but you were left without any representation! (Note: If you know and trust the listing agent this is a perfectly legal and acceptable business practice).
  
  
• We are actively working in the Pittsburgh PA area approximately everyday, 6-7 days a week. Take advantage of our knowledge from working so many hours.
  
  
• We can save you time. By understanding your needs, we can eliminate homes that do not meet your criteria by excluding them from our search results in the MLS.
  
  
• We will schedule the appointments, preview homes (as necessary) that meet your criteria, and help you determine the pros and cons of each home until you find the one that fits your needs.
  
  
• We are full-time career Realtors® and as such, have access to the multiple listing service (MLS), which provides us access to thousands of homes for sale. It would take you weeks of driving around to find what we will be able to provide to you in minutes.
  
  
• We will provide information and make appointments to see any property listed for sale as well as For Sale By Owner. As mentioned above, Realtors® all effectively cooperate with each other in order to better serve the consumer.
  
  
• Once you find the home you want to buy, we will guide you through the negotiations, inspections, and details of finalizing the purchase of your home. This is where you will find the true value in doing business with an experienced Real Estate Agent or Realtor®. If a transaction is going to fall apart, this is when it will happen. It pays to use someone that can guide you through this part of the transaction.
  
  
• We are absolutely determined that our clients find the best homes and get the best deals. We want to make you a Client for life and as a result consistently go the extra mile to make sure our Clients are more than satisfied with our service and knowledge. Insist on the best in buyer representation! If you want to get started immediately you can use our HomeFinder system to see properties that match your criteria now. Or, just contact us today!

Coldwell Banker was ranked by J.D. Power and Associates as having the "Highest Overall Satisfaction For Repeat Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms."* *J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM. Study based on responses from 4,977 home buyers and sellers. Study conducted for Cendant Corporation by J.D. Power and Associates.

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