Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020
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.
2.
An
expert guide.
Buying a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other
technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best
deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also,
there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.
3.
Objective
information and opinions.
REALTORS® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and
more. They also have objective information about each property. REALTORs® can
use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need. By
understanding both your needs and search area, they can also point out
neighborhoods you don’t know much about but that might suit your needs better
than you’d thought.
4.
Expanded
search power.
Sometimes properties are available but not actively advertised. A REALTOR® can
help you find opportunities not listed on home search sites and can help you
avoid out-of-date listings that might be showing up as available online but are
no longer on the market.
5.
Negotiation
knowledge.
There are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A REALTOR® will look at
every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that
allows enough time for you to complete inspections and investigations of the
property before you are bound to complete the purchase.
6.
Up-to-date
experience.
Most people buy only a few homes in their lifetime, usually with quite a few
years in between each purchase. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and
regulations change. REALTORS® handle hundreds of transactions over the course
of their career.
7.
Your
rock during emotional moments.
A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people,
property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned,
but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important
to you.
James Phillips, Jr. "Committed Excellence and Integrity" HER Realtors www.jamesphillipsjr.com
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Monday, October 26, 2020
7 Reasons to Own a Home
WHAT TO KNOW
7 Reasons to Own A Home
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 to15 percent over the next decade,
creating continued high demand for housing.
3.
Equity.
Money paid for rent is money that you will never see again, but mortgage
payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home.
4.
Savings.
Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan. And when you sell,
you can generally take up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) as gain
without owing any federal income tax.
5.
Predictability.
Unlike rent, your fixed-rate mortgage payments don’t rise over the years so
your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer. However,
keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will likely increase.
6.
Freedom.
The home is yours. You can decorate any way you want and choose the types
of upgrades and new amenities that appeal to your lifestyle.
7.
Stability.
Remaining in one neighborhood for several years allows you and your family time
to build long-lasting relationships within the community. It also offers
children the benefit of educational and social continuity.
James Phillips, Jr. "Committed Excellence and Integrity" HER Realtors www.jamesphillipsjr.com