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There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here. Is it time to refinance? Click here!

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Hey there everyone, today we are coming to ask you for some help. We are very excited today because the voting has just begun for Harrisburg Magazine's "Simply the Best" and we want your votes!
 

Without all of your help, we would not have been able to win the Reader's Choice for best Realtor in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
 
On a day-to-day basis, it is our mission to deliver world class service to our community and today we have a mission to achieve the title of "Simply the Best" Realtor for 2015. But we can't do this without your help!

Visit HERE to vote for us today! It's super easy.


One important thing to note is that your vote will not be counted unless you vote on at least 30 of the 200 categories. Make sure you get your vote in soon, you can find us in the "Real estate agent- residential" category.

Thanks again for taking the time to cast your vote for us. Remember to vote for at least 30 of your favorites, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!

Making Compelling Offers to Win Homes



There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here. Is it time to refinance? Click here!

Central Pennsylvania Real EstateWhen you're purchasing a home it's very important to lay down a strong and confident offer to a seller. When markets get competitive in Harrisburg and surrounding areas, it's even more important to make strong offers that capture the buyer's attention. I have a few different strategies you can employ to win over buyers with better offers. 

There's a fine line between offering too much and offering too little. When you offer too much you're going to overpay for the home, but when you offer too little you're going to upset the seller and likely have your offer tossed out.

With the help of a buyer specialist from our team, you'll be able to make superior offers in the Harrisburg area. If a home is grossly overpriced, you're already at an advantage because you can show area-comparable homes that will validate your offer.

If a home is below market price, it will likely be getting multiple offers. This is a point in time where your offer will need to be very strong and appealing. A compelling offer addresses timing issues, inspections, financing, and all the myriad issues that affect the sale.
Luckily for you, our buyer specialists know the Harrisburg real estate market quite well. They study trends and know what a home should be worth depending on market conditions.

Be sure to ask about our Love It or Leave It program, where if you're unsatisfied with a home purchase, we'll sell it for you at no cost within twelve months.

As always, if you have any questions about the real estate market here in Harrisburg, please feel free to contact me via phone or email. My team and I would love to assist you!

10 Important Characteristics of a Realtor



There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here. Is it time to refinance? Click here!

If you're looking to sell your home in Central Pennsylvania, then the first thing you're going to need is a great Realtor to represent you throughout your transaction. Below are 10 tips for you to follow in order to find a fantastic real estate agent.
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  1. Track Record: A good track record speaks volumes about the quality of an agent. Ask to see sales figures, days on market, and list-to-sold percentages in order to gauge a Realtor. 
  2. Marketing Plan: Not all marketing plans are created equal, and your agent should have an effective team that is shown to produce results. 
  3. Team: If your agent is dealing with a high volume of sales, a solid, experienced team is a necessity in order to provide you with an adequate service. 
  4. Strength of Conviction: As a client, you need someone who can advocate for your needs and not flinch when adversity crops up. 
  5. Punctuality: You need an agent who works quickly and in an organized fashion. Real estate moves quickly, and your agent needs to keep up pace with the market.  
  6. Comparative Market Analysis: Their CMA should not just inform you on the past and present market conditions, it should give you an excellent idea of how well you can capitalize on your local market
  7. Website: An agent should have a professional website to promote your home and should have a major web presence. More and more, the internet is where people are going to look for homes. 
  8. Current Listings: A top agent will have many listings and should also have a good turnaround on those listings.  
  9. Integrity: A good agent will not only tell you what you want to hear, but also what you need to hear. Truth is of the utmost importance in your relationship with your Realtor. 
  10. Personality: You should feel comfortable around your agent since you will be working closely with him/her as you attempt to sell your home in Central Pennsylvania.
One misconception we would like to point out is that a good agent doesn't need to live in your area to be the right agent for you. We service many areas around Central Pennsylvania that aren't exactly local to us, but we only serve those areas because we can do it well.

If you're ever in need of an agent to sell your home in the Central Pennsylvania area, then please don't hesitate to contact our team via phone or email. We have an array of resources to help get your home sold quickly and efficiently.

How we helped Shelby with her real estate transaction by staying in constant contact


"They were absolutely amazing. There was never a period of time that went by that we didn’t have some sort of update from Joy or her assistant Heidi. They were readily available, and basically in constant contact with us!"

How we helped Jennifer sell her home by always being professional


"Being that she’s the president of the company, we felt honored that Joy wanted to work with us. Twelve days after the house went on the market, we got an offer! I think the communication was great. Everyone that we talked to was professional and happy. We could tell they all love their jobs! It was just an all-around positive experience."

Where Are the Best Consignment Shoppes in Central PA?



There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here. Is it time to refinance? Click here!

Recently I got a question from a friend named Erica. She said, "Joy! I love your outfits! Where do you purchase your clothing?" While I don't have one specific store I always go to, I love to shop at different consignment shops around the area. It's a great way to retire some of my old outfits, while getting great deals on new ones. Here are some of my favorites:

Simply Chic Consignment Boutique: This place has an atmosphere that makes it a pleasure to shop for high quality clothing and all the latest styles. I got the suit jacket and purse I am wearing in the video at this store. Another great thing I love about Simply Chic is that they have fashion consultants that are always available to help you create the perfect outfit. They offer great prices on items that are too stylish to be retired.

Treasures from Home: This boutique is filled with treasures, as the name suggests. They specialize in household, furniture, and gift items. They have that wow-factor and it's always a pleasant surprise what I am able to find here. I am wearing earrings and sunglasses in the video that I got for a great price at this shop.

Hello, Gorgeous: "Hello, Gorgeous" isn't just the name of this great consignment boutique, it's how you are greeted when you walk through the door, and how you will feel when you leave. They have great new and gently used designer clothing and accept cute, clean, and current clothing. Gorgeous is not only their name, it's their business.

Styles Boutique: Styles specializes in formal clothing. They have the latest fashion for women, men, and children and their inventory is always changing. In addition to this, they also have a wide selection of bridal clothing, jewelry, and shoes.

Autumn's Attic: When looking for great new and gently used clothing for the children in your life, look no further than Autumn's Attic. They have great children's clothing and are always looking to purchase the clothing that your children have grown out of.

There are a ton of great consignment shops here in Central Pennsylvania. In addition to the aforementioned shops, Fancy Unicorn, Wears Like New, and Fantastic Finds are great shops as well. These are places where you don't have to feel guilty about buying new clothes and never wearing them. Sell those clothes back to one of these consignment shops and start rebuilding your wardrobe. 

If you have any questions for us, make sure to give us a call or send us a quick email. We'd love to talk to you!