Whats New
Nancy David has earned the nationally recognized Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. View the press release. She was also awarded membership in the prestigious RE/MAX Executive Club for top producers closing more than $2.5 million in transactions in 2011. View the press release.
Current News
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market survey showing mortgage rates easing to new all-time record lows for all products covered in the survey, helping to keep homebuyer affordability high. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortage fell to a record low of 3.89% for the week ending January 12, down from the previous week when it averaged 3.91%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was at 4.71% Read the full article are HARconnect.
Recent Events
RE/MAX ranks highest in customer satisfaction among both home buyers and home sellers in 2011 J.D. Powers & Associates study. Read the press release.
Nancy's Real Estate Designations
Adding Value for My Clients
Real estate agent designations and certifications acknowledge specific experience and expertise in various real estate sectors and are awarded to agents by affiliated real estate groups, organizations, societies, and councils upon completion of required courses, training and or achievements.
Below is information on the designations and certifications that I hold.
Accredited Seller Representative (ASR)
Nancy David, Realtor, joins a select group of top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold this highly sought-after designation. Nancy David earned the ASR Designation by attending a intensive two-day seller agency training class geared towards providing agents the tools and skills needed to professionally represent the seller in a real state transaction. In addition, designees must be able to prove that they have conducted successful requirements to hold the designation.
With this designation and increased awareness of seller representation, Realtors can better serve clients and customers. ASR designation sets the individuals who have attained it apart from other practitioners because it indicates to the public that the individual has obtained a professional education on which to base the value added services they provide and are a member of the National Association of Realtors.
There are many benefits to you, the Seller to use an ASR®. (Accredited Seller Representative). Unlike other Sellers' agents, ASR Designees have a proven industry track record. Each designee (Seller Agent) must hold and exemplify a strong commitment to exceed seller expectations throughout all aspects of the real estate transaction.
ASR Seller Agents are trained and committed to deliver to today's seller true "value added services". This has a major impact on the quality of representation to you, the Seller, as well as potential possibilities to the financial bottom line. Remember, whenever possible, ASR Seller Agents are committed to providing exclusive representation to you, which simply means placing your interests above that of others in the real estate transaction.
Committed to adhering to a stringent standard of ethics, ASR Seller Agents are to demonstrate complete honesty in pricing as well as thorough research and preparation in completing and presenting the property market analysis. A further and most important commitment of ASR Seller Agents is to demonstrate ethical conduct and integrity in every aspect of their real estate career.
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR)
REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases. The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.
Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest decisions. As in other major decision areas (e.g. major medical situations, major legal questions, financial planning for your retirement, etc.), you want the best advice and help you can get. In choosing your real estate agent there is one factor above all others you should consider: how well can your real estate agent negotitate on your behalf?You (the client) set the terms and conditions for your agent to achieve. It is then up to your agent to use all of his/her skills to persuade the other side to accept your terms. You need to be absolutely certain your agent has the skills to effectively persuade and influence the other side. Real estate negotiations include many different people and issues. It is always in your best interest to hire an agent specifically trained to handle the complexities normally associated with these types of negotiations. An agent who carries the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) designation has been trained in professional negotiation skills by Negotiation Expertise, LLC, a leading negotiation training and coaching company for real estate professionals in North America. A CNE professional knows how to use leading edge negotiation practices and techniques for your benefit. You can be confident your CNE professional is better trained than other agents to help acheive the very best results for you.
Acredited Home-Staging Specialist (AHS)
The world of real estate is ever changing and never seems to remain constant for more than a brief period. But one thing has always been a constant - the home that is priced well and shows well generally sells well. No matter what the market conditions, how your home shows has a tremendous impact on the end result. A key element in the selling scenario is how well a home for sale has been staged. The art of home staging has come into its own and has become "the" buzz word in the industry. But what does staging involve? What should be staged? How much should be done? How much is too much? How is it done to get the best results? All these staging questions and more should be on the mind of today's sellers. The last question is always ... Where can I find the answers?
The answer is the professional real estate agent that has taken the time and effort to become an Accredited Home-Staging Specialist (AHS). Agents with the AHS designation have a full understanding to the staging process and are fully equipped to answer those questions. Not only that, they have the tools to help you develop, budget and implement an effective staging plan. Their goal is to achieve your two most important objectives: 1) Sell your home for the best possible price and 2) Sell your home quickly.
Real estate professionals are expert facilitators of the real estate transaction - from beginning to end. Those agents that have earned the AHS Designation recognize the impact that staging can have on the sale of ahome and have prepared themselves to provide that value-added service for their clients. Who better to work through the issues of staging with you than the one that is assuming responsibility for the marketing of your home? Equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure that your home is fully prepared to show itself in the best possible light, the AHS real estate professional will ensure you have an edge in the market.
