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10 ■ Friday, October 6, 2006 ■ The Summerville Journal Scene section three Real Estate How to buy or sell a home in a slow market Financial Services Computer Training Bankruptcies, Reorganization Financial Workouts, and Credi Negotiations, Stop Foreclosur Repossessions and Garnishme Free credit cards accepted Felix Butch Clayton, Attorney Advertise your 2179-A Ashley Phosphate Rd North Charleston, SC 29419 (843) 569-0230 SUNSET Old Man Construction, Inc. COMPANY Call Dawn Stone or Paula Utz • Repairs • Additions • Decks • Cabinetry • Hardwood Floors Over 10 years in Summerville 843-832-1100 “Give us a call, We do it all!” MORTGAGE 873-9424 Moose Auto Care • Get into your dream home with your piggy bank intact. 1236 Central Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 • Too much debt? Refinance now. • For Purchases or Refinances 821-1888 Sometimes the best customers have less than perfect credit. 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Because, according to the NAR, 74 percent of all potential homebuyers today use the Internet as part of their real estate transaction. 7. Ask agents for references from their last three clients. If they hesitate, then maybe they’ve said a lot without saying a word. 8. Finally, don’t forget to factor in the personality “click factor”—that is, make sure there’s chemistry, and that the agent you select is someone with whom you’ll enjoy working. Lawn Care WINNINGHAM MEATS 27746 Largest Boat Rental in the area! Advertise your business today 873-9424 Ask each agent for a detailed explanation as to how they arrived at the suggested list price for your home, so you’ll have the confidence of knowing it is realistically, and competitively, priced to attract potential buyers. 5. Ask each agent you interview to share their “list price versus sales price” percentage vs. the market average; ask them to also disclose their listings’ average “days on the market” vs. the market average. 6. How your home is marketed will, of course, play a key role in its sale. So carefully compare the proposed marketing plans for your property/home that each agent Lawn Care 870-0597 or 760-0906 Boat Rentals Beautiful Lake Marion their career. 3. Find agents who specialize in your neighborhood and your specific home value range. Interview agents with specific experience that matches your needs and make sure to ask whether they have a comprehensive customer satisfaction plan in place. Ask these agents what their customer satisfaction rating is and whether they will put into writing—up-front—what they will do for you. 4. Ask agents for a comparative market analysis: You need to be sure the agent you choose does his or her homework and fully understands the nuances of your market. ASK FOR BOB CLARKE First Visit Free business here Auto Care Mon - Fr 7:30am - 6:00pm Sat 8:00am - 2:00 pm Advertise your business today 873-9424 “We are a debt relief agency. help people file for bankuptcy r under the Bankruptcy Code. Service 7 DAYS 873-0724 Home Improvement Drowning in Debt? Air Condition estimates for repairs and replacement equip problems or surprises. Try these timely tips for selecting the right agent. 1. Avoid the temptation of letting family members or friends “give it a go.” Yes, it would be nice to help a loved one or friend get their foot in the door and a commission in their pocket, but you’re dealing with possibly the largest transaction you’ll ever make. You can’t afford to take chances. 2. Avoid part-time agents, those who practice real estate in their spare time. Real estate transactions are time-consuming, complex endeavors; you need someone wholly committed to your transaction and GC02 53048-070606 Air/Heating to help them buy or sell a home. Based on today’s market conditions, choosing the right real estate agent can play a huge role in determining whether the buying or selling process will go smoothly or not. The key to avoiding frustration—and not wasting time and money—is doing your homework up-front to select an agent with the experience and chemistry to best meet your needs.” The agent you choose should be someone who can offer great advice, counsel and expert customer service with attention to details to avoid SJ03 54336 072606 As the housing market increasingly shows signs of slowing, and as record numbers of real estate agents enter the market, selecting the right agent is more important than ever, experts say. In fact, even the National Association of Realtors (NAR) points out that 74 percent of sellers and 64 percent of buyers choose the first agent they meet – which may not necessarily be a good thing. In fact, according to the NAR, Americans spend more time trying to pick out the right appliances for their home than they do in selecting the right real estate agent Repairs & Replacements Free Estimates 843-693-0247 Your ad can appear in this section twice a week for only $5 per issue. It’s a great way to tell the world about your new business, and it works well for smaller businesses that don’t have the advantage of directory advertising. Call The Summerville Journal Scene at 873-9424 for more information. CYAN-AOOO MAGENTA-OAOO YELLOW-OOAO BLACK 2/6/01