Do you have any interest in selling real estate with the Joy Daniels Real Estate Group? If so, we need your help. We are currently getting a huge volume of high-quality leads each month. People looking to us to help them buy or sell a home, but there are so many that we can't keep up.
That means we have an opportunity for qualified real estate agents to join us starting in January 2022. We also have opportunities for new agents. We provide quite a bit: We set appointments, supply you with leads from day one, give professional training, and have a full-time support staff. Apply now to be an agent at our office and improve your career in this very competitive real estate environment. If you have a real estate license, we can provide you with information on how to jump-start your career.
Let us know if you’re interested in working with us by calling (717) 409-5590 or emailing opportunities@joydaniels.com. You can also visit our website for more information. We hope to hear from you soon!
Happy holidays to you!
The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories.
We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business.
This may be a busy time of year, but we are always here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call or reply to this email; we’d love to help you.
In case we don’t hear from you until 2022, have a happy New Year!
Today I have the pleasure to be with Jim Bower, owner of Greystone Insurance, to discuss how important it is to have a yearly checkup with your local Insurance agent.
According to Jim, one of the most important things you can do as an insurance buyer is to have an agent look at your insurance regularly. Insurance companies are coming out with new products and pricing all the time. Most of those new products are better for the customer. This means better pricing, better coverage, and it may be even easier to manage and pay premiums.
To take advantage, you need to talk with an agent and often reapply for the newest product and pricing. You don’t get these things automatically, regardless of how long and loyal a customer you have been.
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Greystone partners with a dozen different top insurance companies
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Very often when helping a family or business owner, Jim finds that their existing coverage just doesn’t match up with what is going on in the household or business. Are they paying for things that they don’t need? Or worse yet, were they even properly covered in the first place? Jim and his team encounter situations like this all the time.
So what should all of you homeowners out there do? Even if you have everything up to date, you should evaluate your insurance agent and the services they provide. If an agent only works with one company, they are going to be limited in what they can offer. At Greystone, they partner with over a dozen top insurance companies, including Erie Insurance, Central PA’s leading insurer for homes and autos!
Thanks to Jim for joining us. This is such a great partnership between two companies that share a culture of service people with excellence and integrity. You’ll find both of these qualities with Greystone Insurance and Joy Daniels Real Estate Group. If you have any insurance needs or questions whatsoever, reach out to them at (717) 695-3177 or visit them online.
We love serving our clients. If you have a real estate question for us, please call 717-695-3177 or email info@joydaniels.com. We have buyer and seller specialists ready to assist you.
With all of the holiday noise and Black Friday messages flooding your inbox, I wanted to take this opportunity to say “Happy Thanksgiving!” from the Joy Daniels Real Estate Group. Our team is grateful and wanted to share what they are thankful for this holiday season.
Starting at 0:35 in the video above, you will hear from all the members of my team (including myself) about what they are thankful for in 2021. All of us at Joy Daniels Real Estate Group want to thank you, our clients, friends, and customers. We had an unusual, yet amazing 2021 and we could not be more thankful for all the support and blessings given to us in this market.
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family! We are here to serve your needs and help you realize your real estate goals! If you have any questions for us please call 717-695-3177 or email info@joydaniels.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Are we currently still in a seller’s market? There are a couple of factors to consider before we answer this question:
1. Inventory is increasing. Back in March, as we were well into the spring selling season, there were 260 active listings in Dauphin County. In all of September, in the middle of the fall selling season, there were 307 active listings. That’s 47 more listings! Inventory is way up.
2. Multiple offers are down. With that increase in inventory, the number of multiple offers we’re seeing is also down. Earlier this year, we might have gotten around 10 offers on a home. However, we might only get two or three today. Overall, the number of multiple offers and bidding wars is way down.
3. Mortgage rates have gone up. This makes it harder to afford homes.
4. The number of showings is down. The number of showings in March of this year was 1,178. In September that number dropped to 662.
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Now is the time to put your home on the market.
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As we head into the holiday season, demand for homes will go down as inventory rises. So are we still in a super-hot seller’s market? The answer is no, but we are generally still in a seller’s market. It appears that we have peaked, and a decline in the seller’s market has begun.
If you’ve thought about putting your home on the market but found yourself waiting and waiting, don’t wait any longer—now is the time. I don’t know what’s going to happen to the market next year; it could be better or worse than this year. What I do know is that now is still a great time to sell. There is still demand.
If you have any questions regarding our market or real estate in general, feel free to call us at 717-695-3177 or email info@joydaniels.com. We have buyer and listing specialists waiting to help you!
Today I have Jim O. Bower with me, a preferred partner of Joy Daniels Real Estate Group. He’s here to share the history of the James O. Bower insurance office on Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg. Their office is located in the historic Jonas Rupp House, built in 1773. This stone structure has been a fixture in Cumberland County history for almost 250 years.
Situated along what was originally called Tringle Springs Road, the house was then called the Greystone Mansion of John’s Rock. In the mid-1800s, the home was occupied by the family of John Rock, the builder’s grandson. The family fled to Lancaster during the confederate invasion of Cumberland County in 1863. In their absence, Confederate Brigadier General Albert Jenkins used the home as his headquarters. His troops fought the northernmost engagement of the Gettysburg campaign at nearby Sporting Hill on June 30, 1863.
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This stone structure has been a fixture in Cumberland County history for almost 250 years.
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Rupp family descendants lived in the home well into the 20th century, but in the last 50 years, the building was used as a restaurant and tavern, and during that time, it suffered much deterioration and inappropriate modern modifications. Local attorney John Fenstemunder purchased the house in May 1997 and restored it, giving it a new life as a law office. Today the building is the headquarters of James O. Bower Insurance, an independent insurance agency specializing in commercial insurance for churches, camps, and schools, and they’re also the owner of Greystone Insurance.
The team at Greystone Insurance is looking for new opportunities to serve your insurance needs, and Joy Daniels Real Estate is always here to help with your real estate needs. If you have any real estate questions, please call us at (717) 695-3177 or email info@joydaniels.com. We have buyer and seller specialists ready to help you.
We want to thank you for choosing Joy Daniels Real Estate Group to serve your real estate needs and supporting us every step of the way. Because of you, we won Harrisburg Magazine's 2021 Simply the Best Real Estate Agency award. I was named “Best Real Estate Agent,” and the Jennifer Holsta Group won “Best Real Estate Team.” I continue to be amazed by what our group has achieved as a result of our strong relationships with Jennifer and the community.
Did you know that we’ve been on the list of the 50 fastest-growing companies five times? We continue to rank as one of America's best by Real Trends magazine. While that's an amazing award based upon our staggering sales production, winning the best team, brokerage, and agent awards is so meaningful because it's not about how much we sold. It's about how we made people feel and the results we provided through our incredibly effective marketing strategy and phenomenal sales professionals.
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Thank you for making these coveted awards possible.
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We also couldn’t have done this without our extremely talented administrative group, our teams, and our brokerage to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients. Everyone in this organization loves accountability and contributing at a super high level. That’s evidenced by having the highest average agent productivity in the local marketplace. It speaks to how well we work as a team to create a client-centric experience. Thank you to our team for their hard work and dedication.
From everyone here at Joy Daniels Real Estate, thank you for making these coveted awards possible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you and help you in any way we can.
Are you considering selling your Central Pennsylvania property in the next year, or are you curious about homes being shown in the current market? If your answer is “yes” to either or both questions, you’re invited to our virtual home-selling workshop on October 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It’s called “How to Get Top Dollar During the Upcoming Fall and Spring Home-Selling Markets,'' and we’ll answer all of your questions, talk about how to properly prepare your home, and have a lender and inspector join us to give us insight into their fields. If you have specific questions, please submit them in advance so we can answer them during the event.
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Space is limited to 25 homeowners, so reserve your spot today!
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Here are some starter questions that we’ll discuss:
Are buyers motivated right now?
Can my home be sold safely?
Are home prices dropping?
Is now a good time to sell?
What mistakes should I avoid?
How do I get rid of my stuff?
How do I attract homebuyers now?
Should I pre-inspect my home?
Can I purchase a home before selling my current one?
If you’re thinking about selling, reserve your spot today. Space is limited to 25 homeowners, so don’t delay. If you have any questions about the event or real estate in general, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone at 717-695-3177 or email me at info@joydaniels.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
The most common question I receive as a real estate agent is, “When is the market going to crash?” My clients are having flashbacks to 2008 when the market crashed and sent shockwaves through the economy. While no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, I don’t think we’re heading for another crash.
First off, it’s understandable for people to be worried. The market is on fire! Compared to this time last year, home prices are up 16%. In some markets, it’s even higher. This is a dramatic increase, but rising home prices aren’t necessarily an indicator of a crash. There are a lot of significant differences between our market and what was happening in 2008.
For example, lending practices are very different. You used to be able to get a loan just by stating your income. Plenty of people took advantage of this and ended up with a home they couldn’t afford. Lenders have stricter guidelines now, and all incomes are verified.
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Our current market is driven by basic supply and demand.
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In 2008, people were also overpaying for their homes because of adjustable-rate mortgages. Once the bubble popped, people were stuck with devalued homes they couldn’t afford, and this led directly to the wave of foreclosures that only exacerbated the problem.
Unlike 2008, our current market is being driven by basic supply and demand. People were stuck inside their homes for over a year, so it’s only natural that all their pent-up demand is driving a hot market. Also, instead of shady lending practices, low interest rates are allowing people to afford pricier homes. When we combine this high demand with historically low supply, we end up with our current market.
After the crash in 2008, builders were left with thousands of homes that no one wanted to buy, costing them a ton of money. They are much more cautious now about making sure they do not oversaturate the market with homes, and this is a big reason why we are seeing low supply.
The bottom line is, I see this market continuing for at least eight to 10 months before we see a significant slowdown. If you want to take advantage of the market while you can, please give me a call at 717-695-3177 or email me at info@joydaniels.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am here today with Dan and Shawn Gross from Gross Gutter Cleaning to talk about the importance of safeguarding your home from unwanted pests, leaks, and damage from debris buildup in your gutters.
Gross Gutter Cleaning is always climbing high (literally) to make their customers happy. Do not risk your safety trying to climb to the roof, let Gross Gutter do it. Along with not being afraid of heights, they are also fully insured. We have a few questions for them today about what they do:
What is the gutter cleaning process?
It starts with cleaning all the debris out of all your gutters, using a hose to make sure the gutters and downspouts are flowing properly. After that, they clean everything up and leave you in good shape.
Like most home maintenance, a seasonal gutter routine is important. Once you schedule a cleaning with them, you can be automatically placed on their Peace of Mind Service list, so that you never have to worry about scheduling your next gutter cleaning. Preventive maintenance is important in preventing pricey future damage.
Why is it important to keep gutters clean?
First and foremost, it prevents water damage. When clogged gutters can’t drain, water spills over and can seep into your foundation.
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Preventive maintenance is important in preventing future damage.
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Is it expensive?
No, their services are $100 to $200 depending on the size of the house.
Do you offer any other services?
Gross Gutter Cleaning also offers skylight cleaning, lightbulb changing, and tree trimming.
If you mention Joy Daniels, Gross Gutter Cleaning will give all new customers a $25 discount off their first cleaning. Give them a call at (717) 797-9180, visit them online, and let Gross Gutter Cleaning get the gross out of your gutters.If you have any other real estate-related questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone, 717-695-3177 or email, info@joydaniels.com. We have buyer and seller specialists ready to assist you.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you need someone who can advocate for you and negotiate on your behalf. This is why reaching out to a buyer specialist is so important, especially in a crazy market like ours. The best part of it all is that an agent’s services are free for the buyer, as the seller is the person who covers commission fees.
A home purchase is a complex transaction full of many complicated details, so you want to be sure you’re in good hands throughout the process. This is why you want to sign a buyer agency agreement, which provides you with 100% commitment from an expert who knows how to help you beat the competition.
The buyer agency agreement entitles the buyer to the following things:1. Loyalty: The agent will always act in the best interests of their client.
2. Disclosure of all material facts: The agent will research properties to identify any potential issues, helping the client to make a fully informed decision.
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An agent’s services are free for the buyer, as the seller is the person who covers commission fees.
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3. Confidentiality: The agent will keep your bargaining and financial position confidential while promoting your best interests.
4. Accounting in dealings: The agent will provide assistance in securing appropriate financing.
5. Reasonable skill and care: The agent will advise you on how to structure an offer by providing pricing and negotiating advice through a competitive market analysis.
When you have a buyer specialist, you can feel confident that you will be fully represented throughout your transaction. If you’re ready to find an expert who can help you accomplish your home buying goals, or if you have any questions about our market, feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Our team celebrated our 11th anniversary in April, and we’ve been very fortunate to work with excellent clients who have trusted our work. Over the last few months, we’ve received some wonderful, five-star Google reviews from our clients, and we take the time to read each one of them. They are extremely encouraging and meaningful to us. Today we just wanted to say thank you for them.
Buying or selling a house is one of the most significant decisions of your life, and having the right person to help you can make the process an easy, enjoyable experience. Our specialists enjoy educating and supporting your buying and selling needs, and we love hearing your success stories! If you haven’t left us a review yet, please click here and do so.
If you ever have any questions about real estate, please call or email us. We would love to be your real estate resource.
Here are six tips to abide by when approaching this chaotic market as a seller:
1. Don’t price for the unicorn. Every area has an idea of unicorn buyers who sweep in to pay more than anyone else. That’s the dream, but fixating on an outlier buyer can be a huge mistake. That means you’ll sit instead of sell. My advice? Ignore Zillow, price for the market that actually exists, and rejoice if your home gets bid upward.
2. Don’t expect cash. Selling to a cash buyer could happen, but how many cash transactions are happening in our area right now? Remember, the vast bulk of the market is financed, so buyers using financing can get it done.
3. Be realistic about timelines. Nearly every real estate vendor is slammed, so if you counter a potential buyer, be realistic about requiring shorter return times. Don’t insist on requiring, say, eight days for everything to get done when eight days isn’t a realistic timeline.
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Ignore Zillow, price for the market that actually exists, and rejoice if your home gets bid upward.
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4. Don’t price an apple according to an orange. This is a classic real estate mistake. Too many sellers want to price based on a sale or listing that’s superior in quality, condition, location, or some other feature. Here’s the strategy to remember: Price according to similar homes—not dissimilar ones.
5. Know if the market slows. At this time of year, we usually start to see seasonal slowing. As you list in the coming weeks or months, be realistic about the market if it changes. Right now the market is still ultra-hot, and the verdict is still out on what type of season the summer and fall will shape up to be. It usually softens, but we’ll see what happens. There's a temptation to price according to the hottest moments from a few months ago. My advice if you're late to the spring party is to price your home according to how the market feels right now.
6. Expose yourself. Be sure your home gets adequate exposure to buyers. Honestly, you only need a weekend to sell in today’s crazy market, but don’t sell within the first few hours after listing. Letting your home sit for a few days gives more buyers the chance to see it, and it’s helpful for those who made offers because it gives them time to ensure they don’t have buyer’s remorse (which might lead to them backing out of the deal at a later date).
If making a move in 2021 is one of your goals, let’s have a conversation about how my team and I can help. If you have questions about this or any real estate topic, don’t hesitate to call or email me. I’d love to hear from you.
I have been helping buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals since 1992. Since we opened the doors here at Joy Daniels Real Estate Group in 2010, we've helped thousands of families successfully buy or sell a home. We believe experience matters, and we strive to give amazing customer service that connects us with people to become the most respected real estate firm in the communities we serve.
We have been recognized locally in Harrisburg Magazine's “Simply the Best,” Central Penn Business Journal's “Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies,” and we were included on their “Power Player 100” list. We've also been recognized nationally in Real Trends America's “Best” list and in The Wall Street Journal as the “Top One Percent Team Owned Brokerages in Transaction and Volume in Pennsylvania.” We are committed to staying at the forefront of the real estate industry on all platforms. You will find our advertising on local TV, radio, social media, and also endorsed by Barbara Corcoran of ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
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We provide our clients with one-on-one service that will give you peace of mind when it comes to home buying and selling.
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Our team includes a social media department, settlement department, professional photographer, courier, marketing coordinator, and so many more. We want to make sure your home receives the best possible marketing. Our seller specialists know how to net you the most amount of money in this market. We will also offer a buyer's advantage program that includes a Love It Or Leave It Guarantee. Not only do we guarantee your satisfaction during the process, but we also guarantee it up to 18 months after you buy your home.
With over 35 highly specialized people, we provide our clients distinctive one-on-one service that will provide you with ease of doing business and give you peace of mind when it comes to home buying and selling. We give back and make a positive impact in our community by helping those in need and we are grateful for the opportunities we are given daily. We love what we do.
Our team operates as a unified group that specializes in leveraging our dollars in a way that's simply not done in the industry today. Our close-knit team's highest priority is benefiting our clients first. At Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, we are looking for a long-term win-win relationship with our clients.
If this sounds like the kind of team that you would like to work with, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or email. We work hard for our clients, helping each one to achieve their dreams and goals. It is the real joy of our business.
As you may have heard, we’ve once again been nominated for Harrisburg Magazine’s 2021 “Simply the Best” in three major real estate categories: best real estate agent, best real estate team, and best real estate agency. We are so grateful to the people who made the effort to register our names for the nominations. Now is just as crucial because it’s time to vote.
Simply click on this link or scan the QR code below and choose the real estate category to cast your vote for:
Best Real Estate Agent – Joy Daniels
Best Real Estate Team – Jennifer Hollister Group
Best Real Estate Agency – Joy Daniels Real Estate Group
Voting is open now through June 15, 2021. You will need to register with your name and email address, and you may only vote once per category. Thank you to all our past and present clients, family, and friends—we appreciate your support!
If you have real estate-related questions for us or need help with anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone at 717-695-3177 or email us at info@JoyDaniels.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Though we’re in an incredibly hot market right now, some sellers have been running into problems during the appraisal process. They may have gotten a fantastic offer from a buyer, but then the appraiser finds that the home is worth less than the offer. Unfortunately, someone’s going to need to make up the difference.
There’s no need to worry, though—there are ways to avoid this frustrating situation altogether. First, it pays to find a real estate pro in a hectic market like ours. Most homes are getting multiple offers, which can easily drive the price up, but an expert agent can handle bids with ease. More importantly, they can help you figure out where to start with your list price.
We take time to research everything there is to know about your home’s value, which involves looking up comparable properties, neighborhood statistics, and much more. There are so many variables involved when it comes to properly pricing a home, and we make sure to leave no stone unturned. We price homes in a way that nets sellers the highest possible price, but we always keep our eye on the looming appraisal.
If the appraised value somehow does end up lower than the sale price, the first thing we do is check for human error. Mistakes can happen on the appraiser’s end, meaning we must be vigilant on behalf of our sellers. If there turns out to be no error, we then gather as much evidence as we can to show the home’s value. We understand that each home is unique, so we always showcase properties in their best possible light and highlight the features that make your home valuable.
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There are so many variables involved when it comes to properly pricing a home, and we make sure to leave no stone unturned.
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If this doesn’t bridge the gap between appraised price and sale price, it’s time to bring out another key skill in our repertoire: negotiation. Backed up by the knowledge, grit, and determination we build throughout our careers, we’re able to do everything we can to ensure your sale goes through.
If you’d like to make sure the selling process is efficient, effective, and hassle-free, feel free to reach out to us. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have or share more information about real estate with you. Until then, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Today I’m joined by Jennifer Hollister of the Jennifer Hollister Group to deliver some great news: We have both been nominated for Harrisburg Magazine’s 2021 “Simply the Best” in three major real estate categories.
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Thanks in advance for your vote!
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I’m nominated for “Best Agent,” and I’m proud to share that the Jennifer Hollister Group has been nominated for “Best Real Estate Team.” Both of our teams have also been nominated for “Best Real Estate Agency.” Thanks to everyone who registered our names for the nominations.
Now it’s time to vote! Simply follow this link and choose the “Real Estate” category to cast your vote for “Best Agent” (Joy Daniels), “Best Real Estate Team” (Jennifer Hollister Group), and the “Best Real Estate Agency” (Joy Daniels Real Estate Group). You’ll need to enter your name and email address, and you can only vote once per category.
We thank all of you in advance for your vote. As always, we appreciate your support. If you have any real estate-related questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me via phone at 717-695-3177 or email at info@joydaniels.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Have you been hearing from friends and family that the local real estate market is hot right now? Or maybe you watched your neighbor’s home sell in the blink of an eye? It is undeniable that central Pennsylvania is experiencing a healthy and lucrative real estate market. For a small percentage of homeowners, this means that they start to wonder if they can sell their homes themselves and bypass hiring a professional. This is called For Sale by Owner (sometimes referred to as FSBO).
Listing your home without the expertise and guidance of a real estate agent, while possible, is most often a mistake that homeowners regret. Here are the top reasons why sellers who try to sell their homes without representation regret their decision or why they eventually call a Realtor for help:
1. Paperwork! The sale of your home is likely the biggest transaction in your lifetime. So it is no surprise that each transaction contains a mountain of paperwork. Hundreds of pages! Sellers do not have access to or knowledge of the necessary paperwork needed to make the sale of their property legal and safe. Can you imagine the liability this causes? This is a mistake that can be avoided by hiring a professional.
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Call a trusted professional, and let us use our years of experience to your benefit.
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2. COVID-19! Do you know the proper protocols for showings, inspections, and appraisals during a pandemic? Are you protected from buyers who tour your home that exposed themselves to the risk of COVID-19? Real estate has adapted to the changes presented by COVID-19, and we prepare all sellers and buyers in the safest ways to conduct real estate in this new atmosphere.
3. Negotiations and beyond! Getting a contract on your home is just the beginning! Licensed real estate agents are professionals who negotiate, maintain deadlines, and coordinate groups like lenders, title companies, and HOAs. While selling a home may look easy, that’s only because most of the hard work happens daily through the knowledge and perseverance of the Realtor. Many For Sale by Owner transactions will never reach the settlement table for this reason.
Rather than opening yourself up to risk, stress, and heartache, call a trusted professional, and let us use our years of experience to your benefit. Imagine a real estate transaction with exceptional communication, transparent fees, and dedicated staff who know you by name. This is the level of service that you will enjoy from Joy Daniels Real Estate Group. If you would like to learn MORE about the benefits of hiring a Realtor, please reach out by phone or email, and let us show you what we offer. We look forward to hearing from you.
