SELECT, REALTORS ®
Mary
Smrekar
Considering a Move?
Call Mary Smrekar,
Millcreek Resident
& Specialist with
33 Years Experience
Coldwell Banker Select, Realtors
Office: 814–453–4578
814-881-3676 mary@eriemoves.com
www.cbmary.com
with a view, be sure it is there to stay. Although you may see rolling hills through your
living room window now, who’s to say a real estate developer won’t see that same space
as the perfect opportunity to build more homes? Check with your local municipality for
land use regulations to make sure your view will remain.
6. BUYING/SELLING:
Your real estate agent matters.
According to Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, research shows gender matters when
choosing a real estate agent. Rascoff says men will get your home sold closer to asking
price because they are stubborn, while women will negotiate and close the deal faster.
Most importantly, find an agent who will work on your behalf. Ask friends and family
for references of agents they’ve used in the past. Look up their current listings to see if
they align with the type of home you want to buy or sell. This will also indicate their
knowledge of the market.
7. BUYING/SELLING:
Get a second opinion.
When you have lived in your home for years, it’s easy to overlook problems that
potential buyers may spot right away. Have a relative or trusted friend come over to spot
any small fixes that you can make prior to putting your home on the market to make
sure it’s in optimal condition prior to selling. When considering buying a home, it’s also
helpful to have someone who is not buying the home go with you to take a look. He/she
will be able to point out potential issues that you may not see when trying to make such
an important decision.
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is the appeal of Erie to first‑time buyers?
“ My What
thoughts are with rents rising so significantly, in
so many cases, it is more affordable for a first-time
buyer to purchase a home than rent, building equity
at the same time,” says Gerri Newara, President of the
Greater Erie Board of Realtors.
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