IN THE KNOW : LOCAL REAL ESTATE PROS
Central Alabama Realtors and real estate agents shared their insights and expertise on their industry , plus their top tips for buyers and sellers .
LOCAL STATS :
1,940 NUMBER OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN MONTGOMERY AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ( MAAR ) MEMBERSHIP AREA *
5,536 NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL CLOSINGS IN MAAR MEMBERSHIP AREA * IN 2022
85 % OF MAAR MEMBERS CLOSED A MINIMUM OF 0.5 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN 2022
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CECE SAVAGE
Owner / Qualifying Broker , Garth Realty Group In the Industry : 10 years
On Selling Central AL : “ I tell people looking to move here that we are a small big city without the traffic . We ’ re centrally located with a quick drive to several beaches .”
Top Tip for Home Sellers : “ Try not to get emotional during the process . Your taste isn ’ t the potential buyers ’ taste .”
Changing Times : “ Social media has changed the way I do my job . Everything has evolved to communicating and keeping up with the times via social media .”
Source : Brad Owen , Chief Executive Officer , MAAR * MAAR coverage area includes Montgomery , Autauga , Elmore , Lowndes , Coffee , Dallas , Henry , and Geneva counties .
EMILY BLOSSOM
Licensed Realtor , New Waters Realty In the Industry : 3.5 years
On Selling Central AL : “ As the capital city , we have strong economic growth and are supported by smaller municipalities that surround the city of Montgomery . There are so many options for families , all within a 30-minute drive .”
Top Tip for Home Buyers : “ Be flexible with your needs and wants and confident in your budget . Connect with a local mortgage lender or bank to ensure what your budget is prior to shopping . You might think you have to have a specific feature or number of rooms but the location of the house and or community features and amenities might be more important in the long run .”
Work Perks : “ Helping guide people through the largest purchase they make is rewarding . I enjoy hearing from them later to learn how happy they are and to know that I played a role in their happiness .”
A + Advice : “ The best advice I ’ ve ever gotten was that real estate is about relationships . It is not a one-time interaction , if you get it right . Repeat customers and referrals are what make a successful Realtor .”
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