Q. I’m thinking about moving to the Triangle area. Would you recommend living in Raleigh?
A. Absolutely! Raleigh has so much to offer… In fact, check out my All About Raleigh page for all kinds of useful information on our great city.
Q. How do I know if my house is a good candidate for a short sale?
A. If your mortgage debt is significantly higher than your home’s value, you are a candidate for a short sale. To be successful in a short sale, you should position your home so that it sells quickly, but at a high enough price so the lender will agree to the terms. Keep in mind, though, that you don’t control the final decision–your lender does. You aren’t selling a home on the open market so much as you are selling your case to the lender. Contact me for more information and to receive a free comprehensive primer on short sales.
Q. Is it really hard to get a loan right now?
A. It’s not as hard as you might think from listening to the media. There are lots of great programs available, and even more options for first-time home buyers. Some offer 97.5-100% loans. A great lender–like my lending partner Jean Hedges–can help you determine what you can afford and talk you through today’s credit requirements.
Q. How do you cover the entire Triangle area?
A. I can–and I’ve sold and listed homes from Durham to Clayton, as well as right here in Raleigh, of course. I also network with specialists throughout the area who can assist me with your transaction if necessary.
I always felt like I was Louise’s most important client. She did an excellent job pulling out the most important items to address with the seller and got me much more than I could have hoped for.
–Judy Waerness
Q. Should I be worried that you’re not affiliated with a major real estate brokerage?
A. Not to worry. I got my real estate training at HPW School of Real Estate and spent over four years with RE/MAX United learning the business. My experience with a big brokerage firm, as well as my network through the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, gives me a broad base of experience. Now I have the ability to focus my time and resources on what is useful to my clients.
Q. When you represent me as a seller, where will my property be advertised?
A. In all the same places you’d expect of any experienced and reputable real estate brokerage… like the Multiple Listing Service, Realtor.com, and 18 other prominent websites–plus print advertisements in newspapers and magazines. And probably in some places you’d never thought of before, including social networking sites and Craigslist, to name just a few.
Q. How do I know that you know what you’re doing?
A. I pride myself on being a professional, which is one reason that, in addition to my real estate certifications, I also attend educational meetings and conferences to keep myself as upated as possible. And I commit to you that if I don’t know the answer to your question, I’ll use my network to find it for you.
Q. Can you help me find a house that has a perfect yard for dogs?
A. I’m so glad you asked! I have a lot of experience with this, being a dog owner myself. I’ve even written a brochure about pet safety at home. Let’s chat about our dogs while we look for your perfect dog yard!
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