SPECIAL SECTION REAL ESTATE restricted to licensed agents and brokers , providing them with a wealth of knowledge that they can then pass along to you . This includes information that sellers don ’ t necessarily list on public sites , such as square footage , seller disclosures and HOA regulations .
Armed with facts from the MLS , including comparable listings in the area , real estate agents can negotiate on your behalf . They are able to develop an offer that reflects market value , while still staying within certain budgetary guidelines . Once these offers are reviewed , agents can make recommendations from inspections on repair costs and how to appropriately counter an offer .
If you are in the market to buy or sell , start by doing some research on a real estate agency that is right for you . Have new neighbors ? Ask who their agents were . They obviously did a good job of selling your neighborhood to buyers . If referrals aren ’ t available , look for a local office in
your neighborhood or in the neighborhood where you ’ re interested in moving . The agency can offer guidance and support throughout the entirety of your home buying or selling process .
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Suncrest Homes
Building Murrysville for More Than 31 Years
After more than 31 years of building homes in and around the Murrysville area , it ’ s not unusual to discover that you , your neighbor , your friends , and maybe even your grown children own a Suncrest Home .
“ We ’ re proud to tell people that we ’ ve built hundreds of homes in the area ,” said J . Michael Ruefle , Jr ., who , along with his daughter , Colleen Ruefle-Haley , operates Suncrest Homes .
Suncrest Homes is a full custom builder that specializes in singlefamily homes including semicustom homes , Carriage Homes , room additions and outdoor living spaces .
It has been the recipient of several Housing Excellence awards from the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh ( B . A . M . P .).
The key to Suncrest Homes ’ success is being on the cutting edge of design trends , attention to detail , and working closely with clients to build the home of their dreams . Its team of craftsmen work closely on the site to oversee each aspect of construction . And the customer service team is always readily available to assist clients with any challenges they may have , either during construction or long after they are living in their homes .
Suncrest is currently building in Murrysville , Penn Township , Apollo , and Sarver .
For more information on Suncrest Homes , visit the website at suncresthomespa . com or call 724.327.1844 .
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