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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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Why You Need to Hire the Right Agent

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A Quick Overview on Instant Buyers

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Our First 2020 Market Update

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When’s the Best Time to Do Home Upgrades?

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People often ask us when they should do their home upgrades: right now, or when they’re getting ready to sell their home? No matter what upgrades you do, you first need to realize that you’re never going to get 100% of your money back on your investment. Your upgrades will make your home much more saleable and you’ll likely get a higher price for it, but dollar for dollar, you won’t get a full return. “Your upgrades will make your home much more saleable and you’ll likely get a higher price for it, but dollar-for-dollar, you won’t get a full return.” With that in mind, we highly encourage you to do any upgrades that you want to enjoy while still living there whenever you want to. If you want to update the bathroom or kitchen, refinish the hardwood floors, or replace the roofs, time your project so that you’ll have ample time to enjoy the finished work. If you have any questions about upgrading or selling your home, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you!…

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How Sellers Can Sort Through Multiple Offers

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We’ve had a lot of people reach out lately with the same question: As a seller, what should I do when my home has drawn multiple offers? Today I’ll take a quick moment to offer my advice. In one of my latest videos, we focused on multiple-offer scenarios from a buyer’s standpoint. If you missed it, you can check it out here. Today we’ll shift our focus on the seller side. Commonly, sellers are most attracted to the largest offer, but the offer that will net you the most money isn’t necessarily the best of the bunch. Aside from price, give careful attention to the offer’s conditions. “It’s imperative that you enlist the help of a local lender if multiple offers are on the table.” We heavily stress to our buyers and sellers to always do business with a local lender. In truth, no online lender can compete with someone who’s local when it comes to getting you the best deal. Our team follows the “Choke Rule”—if we can’t get to the lender to choke them, we won’t use them. So it’s imperative that you enlist the help of a local lender if multiple offers are on the table. Then, identify the type of loan each buyer has been approved for. Those that are the least restrictive should be seriously considered because they normally come with the fewest deal-breaking obstacles and outs for the buyer. And of course, make sure you’re working with a highly capable agent who not only has a history working in your market, but who also has had past success in closing homes in your market. If you’re a seller who has questions about multiple-offer situations or about real estate in general, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be happy to hear from you!…

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How Buyers Can Stand Out in the Crowd of Multiple Offers

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Recently, a buyer client asked us what they’ll need to include in their offer to grab a seller’s eye when they’ve amassed multiple offers, so that’s the focus for today. The first bit of advice I give to buyers is actually the same thing I would advise a seller to do: Use a local lender. The truth is when multiple offers are in front of a seller, they’re much less apt to accept an offer through a little-known lender—even if your offer is considerably higher. What good is a high offer if the loan can’t close? “The first bit of advice I give to buyers is actually the same thing I would advise a seller to do: Use a local lender.” Next, eliminate any potential obstacles that could derail the closing process, and write as clean of an offer as possible to create the strongest appeal. If your offer is weighed down by an inordinate number of caveats, ways you could withdraw your offer, and inspections, the seller will probably see your offer in a more negative light. Last, but not least, explore the possibility of qualifying for a TBD loan, where you’ll be fully approved before even finding the home you’d like to make an offer on. This way, you’ll have crossed your t’s and dotted your i’s, and the only leftover items will be the appraisal and the home address. An offer of this kind will be much more attractive than either a pre-qualification or pre-approval. If you’re a buyer and you have any questions about today’s topic or you’d like help with your home buying needs, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help!…

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The Importance of Buyer Agency

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It’s that time of year where the market is getting busier and busier, and we seem to be coming across a lot of buyers who only want to work with a listing agent when buying a home. Why? Because it’s commonly believed in the real estate world that you can save money on commission fees by only working with a listing agent. Here’s the thing, though—you can’t. When a seller lists a house with an agent, their listing agreement extends to just the two of them, meaning the listing agent has a fiduciary responsibility to uphold the seller’s best interests, not the buyers. “If you decide to work directly with a listing agent when buying a home, that makes you their customer, not their client.” If you decide to work directly with a listing agent when buying a home, that makes you their customer, not their client. They won’t have your best interests in mind. In fact, it wouldn’t even be legal for them to have your best interests in mind! That’s why you should always hire your own agent to represent you when buying a home. It won’t cost you any more, and it will potentially save you thousands by preventing you from making any missteps when writing the purchase agreement. If you have any questions about the importance of buyer agency or you have any other real estate needs, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I’d love to help you.…

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How to Prepare Your Home for the Market

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People always ask us what steps they must take to prepare their home for the market. Well, in addition to having us perform an analysis of the property, the first step any future seller must take is to clean and declutter. If you’re not using something, it’s time to pack it away. “The first step any future seller must take is to clean and declutter.” The key to preparing a home is to make sure that it looks fresh and inviting, and that all its major systems, appliances, and features are in working order. If a lightbulb is burnt out, for example, you need to change it before buyers set foot inside. You should also take the time to paint both inside and out. This will make your property seem like it’s brand-new. If you follow these steps and work closely with our team to make any other preparations your specific property may need, you’ll be sure to capture and keep an interested buyer’s attention in no time. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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Want to Improve Your Credit Score? Let Us Help

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If you want to improve your credit score, there are several ways to do so. The first step you should take is to reach out to our team. We’d be happy to connect you with an experienced local lender who can help guide you through the steps of obtaining a better score. Some items on your credit report may be more important than you think. There may even be items on your report you weren’t aware of. Thankfully, credit scores are incredibly easy to fix if you know what you’re doing—and we certainly do. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon. To learn more, watch this short video.…

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Could Our Market Be Entering a Second Boom?

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Right now, the situation in our market is crazy. In my 17 years in the real estate business, I’ve only been a part of one boom, but it looks like we’re entering a second boom. The number of pending sales in February and March of this year were the highest levels we’ve seen since 2005. In other words, we’re in a very active buyer’s market. There are a lot of people out there who want to time the market, but I advise you not to do that. Most people in our area don’t move because they want to—they move because they have to, so don’t waste your time. “There are a lot of people out there who want to time the market, but I advise you not to do that.” That being said, because we’re in such an active market, you need to start looking at homes now if you’re thinking of making a move. Make sure you’re getting property updates on a daily basis. If a new listing pops up, you need to know about it within 15 to 20 minutes, because by the end of the day, it might already be sold. If you’d like to talk more about what’s happening in our market or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.…

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One Final Tip for Home Sellers in Our Market

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In today’s video, we’re finishing up our six-part series of tips for sellers who are looking to sell their homes faster and for more money. Today’s home seller tip is: You should just hire Damon Gettier & Associates for your next transaction. We’ve been the No. 1 real estate company in Central/Southwest Virginia for five years now, which means we’ve sold more houses than any other real estate team in the area. On average, we sell houses faster and for more money because we have an incredible marketing department; in our listing presentation, we actually describe ourselves as a marketing company that happens to have a real estate license. “Honestly, the most valid point of advice I can give you is to work with the team that sells more houses faster than anybody else.” We specialize in marketing—it’s what we do. We maximize the exposure to your listing on social media and various websites. We also do floor plans, videos, Matterport 3D renderings, and we even have a professional home photographer on staff. We employ pricing strategies that work to maximize your dollars and to increase client interest in your house. If you want to sell your home faster and for more money, the tips we’ve given you thus far in the series will help, but honestly, the most valid point of advice I can give you is to work with the team that sells more houses faster than anybody else. If Damon Gettier & Associates’ model for quick and lucrative home selling interests you, you are encouraged to reach out to us. Let us show you how much we can help.…

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What NOT to Do When Buying a Home

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When purchasing a home, there are important things that every buyer should do. In the final part of our series, we’ll discuss a very important thing you should definitely remember. Don’t make big purchases after signing. After speaking with a lender, so many people want to go out and buy new furniture, new appliances, or other big-ticket items. And at these stores are salespeople—salespeople who only care about selling you their product, not about making sure whether you get your house or not. “If they make an inquiry on your credit, your lender will see that inquiry.” If they make an inquiry on your credit, your lender will see that inquiry. This is a big problem. Even if your purchase won’t be delivered until after you’re in a new home, your credit is still being pulled. Pulled credit stays with you. When your lender sees that a store has checked into your credit, they’re going to start digging. Large purchases affect your debt-to-income ratio, which affects purchasing power overall. If they see your buying power decreasing, you may lose the chance to buy your house entirely. We had a client last year who, on the way to closing their home, bought a $70,000 car. Needless to say, they did not get a house. Once you sign that contract with the lender, you simply can’t buy anything major. If you wait 30 to 45 days to go ahead and buy everything you need, there’s no issue. If you don’t, the bank will be very curious about where all your money has gone. If you have any questions about buying or selling homes, making big purchases, or anything else, feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.…

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How to Create Buzz for Your Home Sale

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Welcome back to part five of our six-part series on how to sell your home faster and for more money. Today we’re talking about how to create a buzz around your home in advance of listing it. When we are getting ready to list a home, we take it through a two-week “Coming Soon” period. Not only do we put a “Coming Soon” sign in the yard, but we also get pictures, promotional materials, and social media posts together so that our clients can start sharing that information with their friends and family, and get those people to send it to their friends and family. “If you can start creating that buzz early on, you will sell your home faster and for more money.” The more you can help your real estate agent find those people who are willing to purchase your home, the easier it will be to sell. If you can start creating that buzz early on, you will sell your home faster and for more money. If you have any questions for me or have any real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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Buyers: Don’t Forget About Closing Costs

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Coming in at No. 5 on our list of the six things you should never do when purchasing a home is forgetting closing costs. I don’t like the term “closing costs” when referring to the amount you’ll pay when closing on a home, though, because it should actually be called “cost to close.” In our contracts, closing costs refer to the attorney fees, survey fees, settlement fees, etc., that you’ll pay. Your cost to close, on the other hand, means your prepaid fees, insurance fees, and taxes. So when you get a quote from a lender and they say that the cost to close will be $6,000 and you get another quote from another lender that says your closing costs are $3,000, the latter is quoting you what your actual closing costs are, but not the money you need to close. “The less you pay for a house, the higher your closing costs will be.” This is why, when comparing mortgages, you need to ask your agent or lender what your total cost to close will be—not what your closings costs are. Forget about your closing costs—quoting that amount is a ploy some lenders use to get you to sign with them. It’s not until later, then, that the truth comes out. It’s also important to remember that the less you pay for a house, the higher your closing costs will be because, percentage-wise, it’s a fixed cost. Therefore, the more you pay for a house, the lower your closing costs will be. In our market, if your home is under $200,000, your closing costs will be about 3.75% to 4% of that price. If you have any more questions about closing costs or you have any other real estate questions for me, don’t hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email. I’d be happy to help you.…

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Profitable Selling Tips: Energy Efficiency

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It’s time to continue our series on selling your house faster and for more money. For the fourth installment, we’re going to focus on making your home more energy efficient. There are plenty of things you can do in order to accomplish this. Replacing your current light bulbs with LED bulbs is a good place to start. Replacing your water heater isn’t a bad idea either. An instant hot water heater will heat hot water only when you need it, not all day long. Energy-efficient windows are a good idea as well. “Energy-efficient windows are a great idea.” Finally, a programmable thermostat is a must. You can use it to make sure the home is heated or cooled when you need it, not 24/7. Due to their lower costs of operation and their generally longer lifespans, energy-efficient appliances like these will increase the appeal of your home in a potential buyer’s eyes. If you have any questions for me about how you can make your home more energy efficient, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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Buyers: Stay Away From Making Lowball Offers

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As a continuation into our series on things not to do when buying a home, today we’ll be talking about why making lowball offers is a major mistake. Some buyers believe the reason agents offer this advice is because we want to make a higher commission. This isn’t the case. Your agent is there for you and your best interest. “If you really want to strike a deal on your dream home, the best strategy is to follow your agent’s guidance and make an offer that reflects current market conditions.” The reason we caution against submitting lowball offers is simply that they aren’t effective. These offers run the risk of making the seller feel alienated or insulted, and can also decrease your overall chance of securing the home. If you really want to strike a deal on your dream home, the best strategy is to follow your agent’s guidance and make an offer that reflects current market conditions. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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Ways to Brighten Your Home

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Today we are continuing our series on selling for the most money in the least amount of time by talking about brightening up your living space. The easiest thing to do is by opening up your blinds. We go into a lot of homes with closed blinds because the owners want to reduce the incoming heat or want some additional privacy. Opening these up will allow great natural light to come in. “They may cost a little more, but the white light of LEDs make your home look a lot brighter.” Next, make sure that all your light bulbs work. They actually will all need to work until after closing because during the walkthrough, if there are any bulbs out, an electrician could have to come and fix it. I highly suggest that you buy higher brightness bulbs such as LED light bulbs. They may cost a little more, but their white light makes it a lot brighter. You can also consider buying mirrors. By adding mirrors, you can make a room like twice as large and they also reflect the light, making it even brighter. If you have any questions about this, or if you are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.…

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Never Understate Your Budget

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When searching for a home, never understate your budget. What I mean by that is if you can afford a $200,000 house, tell your agent you can afford a $200,000 house. Not being honest and upfront with your agent about your finances can lead to unnecessary headaches and wasted time. For example, we recently worked with a husband and wife who said their budget to buy a house was $145,000. The wife preferred that budget because she didn’t want to spend over $1,000 for their monthly mortgage payment. However, this couple also wanted a house with land to expand on and one that didn’t need any repairs. In this market, that’s not a realistic expectation. “Never understate your budget.” After looking at houses for a day and not finding anything, the husband called us on their way back home and revealed that, though their budget was set at $145,000, they could actually afford to spend as much as $200,000. That’s a 33% difference in sales price. What we couldn’t find at $145,000 we could find multiple examples of at $200,000. They wasted a whole day looking for something that was unattainable, and they drove about 600 miles to do it. On top of that, our agent told them what they were looking for was unattainable. So, be honest and upfront with your agent about what you can afford so the two of you can work together as a team. As always, if you have any other questions about this topic or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.…

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The 6 Most Profitable Selling Tips Part 2: Curb Appeal

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First impressions matter, and real estate is no exception. This is why today as we continue our discussion about the six most profitable selling tips, we will be talking about the importance of curb appeal. If a buyer doesn’t like what they see when driving by your listing, they will instantly dismiss it. You have probably heard time and time again how important it is to paint your front door, spruce up your landscaping, and put fresh mulch down, but while these things are certainly important, there are other external factors that can impact your listing’s success. “When it comes to curb appeal, small touches will make a big difference.” Some of these things have nothing to do with your property itself. If a buyer touring your home finds themselves trying to tune out your neighbor’s barking dog, for example, the showing is unlikely to go well. It is important to try to get this sort of thing under control before buyers set foot in your property. If your neighbor’s dog cannot seem to keep quiet, consider politely asking your neighbors to put their pet inside during showings. Taking steps to go above and beyond like this will set you up for selling success. Another way to ramp up your curb appeal is to stripe your yard when you mow. When it comes to curb appeal, small touches will make a big difference. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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The Next Thing You Never Want to Do When Buying a House

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In continuing our series about the six things you never want to do when buying a house, we are talking today about choosing a mortgage lender. In order to find a mortgage lender, I highly suggest that you collaborate with a full-time, experienced Realtor you trust. They need to have sold more than one or two houses and be actively engaged in the industry. Agents like this can provide you with a lot of value. With as many connections as they have to local professionals, they should know a great mortgage lender who will treat you fairly and do a good job. “With as many connections as a quality agent will have to local professionals, they should know a great mortgage lender who will treat you fairly and do a good job.” All lenders get money from the same place and they all have to make a profit. So be wary of any lender offering significantly cheaper services. You will either pay in upfront fees or in your rate. The mortgage lender is going to make their money no matter what. I also highly recommend that you choose a local lender. While there are lots of online lenders, working with them would be a poor decision. They have no vested interest in whether or not you get the house. A local lender, meanwhile, will care about protecting their reputation. And, as such, will provide you with a higher level of service. If you have any additional questions or are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.…

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Your First Tip to Making You the Most Money When Selling

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Today’s topic is the first of my six-part series about tips sellers can use to make the most money possible in the shortest amount of time when selling their home. My first tip is to stage your home, and the first step to staging is decluttering. If you have not used an item you own in the last year, or if you don’t plan to use it in the next year, throw it away or donate it. Anything that is trash can be discarded, and everything else can be stored in your garage or basement. Buy totes and labels so that, when you’ve finished packing, everything is organized and clearly marked. If your home looks too cluttered for you, then a potential buyer will probably feel the same way. “Hire someone to detail your home like you would for a car you were selling.” In the event you are separated from your partner or getting a divorce, you should still want the home to look loving; the MLS shows both owners’ names and it will reflect on the both of you. Further still, when potential buyers walk into a home and see empty closets or pictures of a family that no longer entirely lives there, they might feel that the home is cold and distant. Sometimes, your home is even referred to as a “divorce” home. Even though it might not be your favorite thing to do, keep the home as warm and inviting as possible. Many staging companies recommend that you remove personal items from the home, such as family photos. However, I highly disagree with this recommendation. When I have walked potential buyers around a home, they look at the photos to see that the family is happy. They notice if a room belonged to a little girl or boy; features like this help the home sell. Nobody likes a sterile home where it feels as if someone may have recently passed away there. Finally, you should hire someone to clean and detail your house like you would with a car you were selling. Having them clean your baseboards, carpets, windows, etc., is a cheap way to help you make the most money from your home sale. If you have any additional questions or are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.…

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Why It Is a Bad Idea to Shop for a Home Without an Agent

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Welcome to the first installment of my new series on the things you should never do when buying a home. The first thing you should never do when buying a home is shop without an agent. What you should do instead is find an agent you are comfortable working with. If you see a home you like and call that home’s listing agent, you need to remember that that agent is working for the seller. You need an agent who’s working for you. “When buying a home, the first thing you should do is hire an agent you are comfortable working with.” Some people think that they can save on commission costs by buying without an agent, but that is untrue. The commission is an agreement between the seller and the listing firm. If you buy a home yourself, you do not automatically get a reduction on the commission. In fact, in this case, the listing agent would get more commission. When you have an agent working for you, they will know the market, know how to negotiate on your behalf, and be able to represent your best interests. You’ll also want an agent who works in real estate full-time. As always, if you have any other questions or you are thinking about buying or selling a house, please feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you.…

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Storage Tips for Downsizing Homeowners

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Today we’re going to finish our series on downsizing. Once you’ve completed the process and are in your new home, you need to know how to utilize your storage space. You have a smaller house, and you can’t fit all your possessions. However, there are a few different ways that you can maximize the space in your new place. Closet Storage Organizers is a fantastic company located in the Roanoke area. They can come out to your home and produce a CAD drawing with the optimal layout so that you can put as many items in your closet as neatly and concisely as possible. “Closet Storage Organizers is a fantastic company located in the Roanoke area.” There are also storage bins that you can put under your beds, racks that you can put on behind doors, and all types of tools designed to conserve space as you adapt your lifestyle to the smaller house. It makes your home more usable, without being more cluttered. If you have any questions about Closet Storage Organizers, the different storage solutions we mentioned, or anything else related to real estate, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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What Happens When You Work Without a Buyer Agency?

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Today I’m back with the fourth part of my buyer agency and exclusivity series. For this installment, I’ll be talking about what happens when you work without an agency. The good news is that you aren’t obligated to work with any particular agent, but the bad news is that this means no one is obligated to work with you. Most likely, there are around a dozen other buyers looking for the same kind of home you are. When no one is working for you exclusively, it will take you longer to find out about listings that meet your needs. This means other buyers who are working with agents will have an advantage. “Working exclusively with an agent gives buyers a definite advantage.” So, I highly encourage you to work with an agent as you move forward with any transaction. As you move forward with interviewing agents to find the best fit, there are three main things that I recommend you look for. First of all, the agent should be full-time. Dedicated, full-time agents often know about listings before they’re even on the MLS. Part-time agents simply won’t be able to provide the service you deserve. Second, make sure you find an agent who has a lot of experience and knows what’s going on in the market. Finally, find an agent you get along with. You’re going to be spending the next 30, 45, or 60 days in close contact with this person, so it’s important that you feel comfortable working with them. When you find an agent who fulfills each of these standards, I highly recommend that you fill out a buyer agency agreement with them. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

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How Having a Helper Can Make Downsizing Less Difficult

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It’s time to continue our ongoing discussion about downsizing. If you haven’t already seen the first two installments in this series, I highly recommend checking those out. You can find the first part here and the second part here. Now let’s move onto today’s topic. For this installment in our downsizing series, I’d like to talk about the importance of having a helper. I don’t know that I’d encourage anyone to enlist a family member to fill this role, but I would recommend seeking the help of a close personal friend to help talk you through what you think. Working with someone who knows you well can greatly smooth out the process. “When sorting through old belongings, it can be extremely helpful to work with someone who can act as a sounding board for your thoughts.” Deciding what to keep and what to get rid of when downsizing can be emotionally draining. As you move through your current home and begin sorting through your belongings, ask yourself what these objects really mean to you. You might find that certain belongings mean less to you than you previously thought. Especially if you’ve lived in your property for years on end, it can be extremely helpful to work with someone who can act as a sounding board for your thoughts. Hopefully, this will help prevent you from making decisions you might regret in the future. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

Roanoke Real Estate Podcast with Damon Gettier

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Can You Terminate a Buyer Agency Agreement?

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How do you terminate a buyer agency agreement? In Virginia, there is no official “termination of buyer agency” option. Buyers can request a release if they no longer want to work with their agent, though. Whenever this happens, we find that it’s usually because they found another house they want to buy through another agent. This can be a sticky situation though, so anytime you attend an open house, the first thing you want to do is tell the agent(s) there that you’re already working with another agent. This will keep you and anyone else out of any muddy water. “If you have a problem with your agent, call that agent’s broker.” If you’re a buyer and you ever have a problem with your agent, call that agent’s broker and explain the situation. That’s who your agent works for and who they’re answerable to. The broker is the one in charge, so your agreement, in effect, is with the broker. Odds are, that broker has plenty of other agents who would love to work with you. If you request a release from your agent because you went to an open house and met another agent or found another house you want to purchase with another agent, the broker probably won’t grant that release because their agent still did their job. If you have any other questions about buyer agency or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in our market, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.…

Roanoke Real Estate Podcast with Damon Gettier

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Downsizing Part 2: What You Should Get Rid of

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Today we’re going to continue our discussion on downsizing. Last time we talked about what you should keep, so the focus today is on what you should get rid of. It’s not so quite cut and dry. First, find your absolutes. The things that you’re keeping no matter what. An heirloom, a gift, or an expensive piece of technology or clothing. “A donation to charity will pay far better dividends on taxes than selling it.” Now you have to figure out what you need to get rid of. For starters, go back to my old philosophy of “If you haven’t used it in the last year and you won’t use it in the next year, get rid of it. “ A donation to a charity is going to pay you far better dividends on taxes than selling it. Let’s face it, we all have clothes that we say we’re going to fit into again, but most of us are lying to ourselves. Get rid of those old clothes. I highly encourage you to donate any and all of your usable goods. You’ll be able to do something good for someone else while also getting some tax benefits in the process. If you have any other questions about what you need to get rid of before selling your home, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.…

Roanoke Real Estate Podcast with Damon Gettier

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What Is Buyer Agency and Why Is It Important?

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You may have heard of a buyer agency agreement, but what is it? Essentially, this agreement establishes a consensus between a buyer and real estate agent. It affirms the exclusivity of their relationship, meaning if a buyer purchases a home within a certain period of time, they have agreed to do so through a specific broker. It’s important to realize that this agreement is with the brokerage, not the agent. So if you realize at any point that you’re unhappy with your current agent, you can certainly switch to another. All it takes is a phone call to the brokerage to explain your situation. “A buyer agency agreement is with the brokerage, not the agent.” This agreement also benefits the agent. It ensures that they will be paid for their time and energy at the end of the transaction. Ultimately, this agreement puts everything that’s been verbalized onto paper. In the state of Virginia, you are legally required to obtain a copy of any agreement you sign during a real estate transaction. So, if you are thinking of purchasing a home, I highly recommend you do so with a buyer agency agreement in place. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…

Roanoke Real Estate Podcast with Damon Gettier

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The 1st and Most Important Part of Downsizing

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If you’re in the process of downsizing, the first thing you must realize is that everything you have now you won’t have when you move. This is why I highly encourage you to go through you house, identify what your “must-have” items are, and label them as such. Make sure you know what you must have before the time comes to sell your house or the time comes to buy your next house and there isn’t enough room for something you must have. “Make sure you know what items you must have when downsizing.” Remember, downsizing isn’t a bad thing—it’s a good thing. When you downsize, you’re going to have a smaller lifestyle in a more controllable and enjoyable house. You’ll have the freedom to travel! If you have any questions about downsizing or you have any other real estate needs I can help you with, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.…

Roanoke Real Estate Podcast with Damon Gettier

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What Does an Exclusive Agreement Mean for Buyers and Sellers?

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Why do agents request exclusive agreement contracts when working with buyers and sellers? For one thing, this is how they make a living. They need to protect themselves. Nobody would go to work for someone else for weeks at a time and not expect to get paid. A real estate agent and their client both have something they need of each other, and an exclusive agreement cleans up the relationship between the two and puts into writing what everyone’s role in the transaction is. “An exclusive agreement contract is, essentially, an employment contract.” With this agreement, the buyer/seller knows they’re working exclusively with one agent and that agent knows they can spend the time, effort, and money to get them what they need and get paid for their services. The agreement, basically, is an employment contract. It’s no different than anyone else going to work every day and expecting to get paid for it. That’s all the agent is asking in that contract–if they’re going to commit to you, they’ll be compensated for their services. If you have any questions about buyer agency or exclusive agreements or you’re looking to buy or sell a home in our market, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you.…

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