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.
Seller Safety Tips
Seller Safety Tip #1
Please remember that strangers will be walking through your house during showings or open houses. Be sure to hide all valuables in a safe place. For security's sake, remember to remove keys, credit cards, jewelry, crystal, furs and other valuables from the home or lock them away during showings. Also remove prescription drugs. Some seemingly honest people wouldn't mind getting their hands on a bottle of uppers or downers.
Seller Safety Tip #2
Don't leave personal information like mail or bills out in the open where anyone can see it. Be sure to lock down your computer and lock up your laptop and other expensive, easy-to-pocket electronics, like iPods, before your showing.
Seller Safety Tip #3
Sellers should not show their home by themselves. Not all agents, buyers, and sellers are who they say they are. Predators come in all shapes and sizes. We tell our children not to talk to strangers and sellers should not talk to other agents, buyers and should refer all inquiries to your agent.
Seller Safety Tip #4
Sellers should be responsible for their pets. If possible, animals should be removed during showings. Buyers and agents are sometimes attacked, and the owner will be held liable.
Seller Safety Tip #5
When you return home after a showing or open house, immediately verify that all doors and windows are locked and all valuables accounted for.
