Realtor Resources [2021] by Baton Rouge Business Report

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REALTOR RESOURCES ®

Buying and selling a home is work, and finding the right professionals to make that job easier can be a challenge. From those who can help get your property ready to sell, to those who can help market your home to the right buyer, the people who lead our Real Estate market can be a resource to make the process easier. Louisiana Association of REALTORS® and the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge have provided some quick resources to make buying, selling or renovating your home easier.

Rosslyn Stone

Real Estate Broker

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STEP 1 TO BUYING A HOME

GET APPROVED FOR YOUR MORTGAGE! The most important part of our job is making families happy in their new dream home! Putting families over profits is why we have our best offer guaranty!

7 THINGS TO DO BEFORE LISTING WITH A REALTOR® FROM LOUISIANA REALTORS®

PAINT A PICTURE

Whether exterior or interior (and don’t forget about your trim and ceilings), a fresh coat of paint will help your home stand out and provide a blank canvas for potential owners.

DECLUTTER YOUR SPACE Clean out and clear up each room

BRANDON ABIDIN

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President, NMLS #15914

of your house to make it look more spacious and inviting. Plus, you’ll get a

jumpstart on your future move!

C: 225.772.5843 O: 225.810.4287, ext. 187 Brandon@WeLendLA.com WeLendLA.com/Brandon

UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN Widely considered the most important room of a home, making sure it feels fresh with up-to-date hardware, appliances and materials can go a long way.

TIGHTEN THINGS UP Small squeaks and door snags are minor, but they can add up quickly! Tighten your cabinets’ hardware, WD-40 your door hinges, replace old light bulbs and ensure your toilets

and faucets are void of drips and runs.

COVER YOUR BASES

While enlisting an entirely new roof may not be necessary or in your budget, making small repairs like replacing missing shingles and cleaning out your gutters can pay huge dividends.

ENHANCE YOUR CURB APPEAL The first impression is everything. A freshly-mowed lawn, trimmed trees, potted plants and a wreath offer a wel-

coming environment right off the bat.

APPLY SOME PRESSURE A quick pressure washing can make your home look like new by removing years of wear and tear off your fence, gates and deck.

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CHECKLIST: FINDING & HIRING A BUILDER OR REMODELER FROM HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BATON ROUGE

USE THIS CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU BUILD OR REMODEL THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS. Contact Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge for the names of member builders and remodelers. You can also ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations. Make sure the builder or home remodeler has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers. Find out how long they have been in the building business. It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. You want to make sure they will be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties. Check out the company’s rating and if there have been any complaints filed with your local Better Business Bureau: bbb.org.

If you can IMAGINE it, we can BUILD it. Boudinot Construction’s experience and expertise in home building and remodeling shows in the enviable spaces that make their clients’ love their homes. From indoor living to outdoor living it up, Boudinot has the tools and vision to make the most of your project.

Make sure the builder/remodeler has general liability insurance and sufficient workers compensation. Verify by visiting Workers Compensation Coverage Verification. If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises. Ask the builder/remodeler to provide you with names of previous customers. If they won’t, beware. If they do, ask the customers if they would hire the builder/remodeler again. Ask if you can see the builder/remodeler’s work, both completed and in progress. Check for quality of workmanship and materials. Do you feel you can easily communicate with the builder/ remodeler? Remember you will be in close contact with them throughout the construction process and afterward as you live in your new home. Make sure the builder/remodeler provides you with a complete and clearly written contract. The contract will benefit both of you. If you are having a new home built, get and review a copy of the home warranty and homeowner’s manual as well. Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the builder/remodeler is unable to pay for the materials and labor as the project proceeds, this may indicate a potential problem. Keep in mind that less expensive does not necessarily mean better! Verify that your remodeler is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovator if you are planning work in a pre-1978 home that will disturb more than six square feet of painted surfaces inside the home or 20 square feet on the exterior of the home. Learn more about the EPA’s lead paint rule.

Call us today to discover the difference that personal attention, focus on your needs and construction excellence will make on your home improvement projects.

J E R RY

225-413-3426 JERRYWAYNE57@ICLOUD.COM

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CLEAR + SIMPLE CLOSING PROCESS

TOP 10 CHARACTERISTICS TO LOOK FOR IN A REALTOR®

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ADAPTIVE Works well with different personality types and manages client expectations and emotions.

CLIENT-FOCUSED Listens to the needs and wants of clients and serves as a competent and experienced advisor.

COMMUNICATIVE Discusses a plan that sets the frequency and methods that will be used to stay in touch throughout the process.

ETHICAL Adheres to and incorporates fair housing principles and the Code of Ethics Standards of Practice in their dealing with clients and other agents.

HONEST

Jacques Favret Attorney

David Morgan Attorney

Eric Liddell Attorney

Roxanne McKenzie Attorney

Truthful and transparent in their words and actions; sincere and authentic in behavior.

MOTIVATED Is not afraid to work hard on behalf of their client and seeks to provide a satisfactory experience.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

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Invests time and money for education beyond what is required by law and keeps up with market issues and trends that impact the industry.

ORGANIZED Provides thorough presentations and resources; does what they say they will do by effectively managing the process from contract to closing.

PROACTIVE Participates and supports activities that defend homeownership and gives back to the community.

TECHNOLOGICAL Not afraid to utilize the variety of digital programs and tools that are available to make your transaction smooth.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY TO BUY A HOME? FROM LOUISIANA REALTORS®

Rosslyn Stone

Real Estate Broker

WATERFRONT PROPERTY SPECIALIST PIER 19 AT BELLE RIVER

MAKE SURE YOUR FINANCES ARE IN ORDER Be sure your credit score is in good standing and get pre-approved before you begin house hunting to avoid wasting time and energy. It’s also important to know that once you are pre-approved, you should not take on any new financial obligations, like a new car or credit card, as it can change the terms of your mortgage.

HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR NEEDS

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While you need to have an open mind when initiating your home search, you should have a short list of nonnegotiables that you don’t want to compromise on. Whether that’s a specific neighborhood, the number of bedrooms, age of the property, etc., don’t settle just to get something.

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CONSIDER ALL OF THE COSTS, NOT JUST YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENT While your monthly mortgage is a key concern, there are other financial considerations to be made, like insurance, taxes, home maintenance costs and expenses associated with your daily commute.

HELPING MAKE YOUR DREAM HOME

a reality

HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR SEARCH The homebuying process isn’t always as it appears on TV, especially in this current market. Prepare to adjust to the ebbs and flows of your search and accept that the amount of buyers outweighs the number of available houses right now. Be ready to act quickly throughout the negotiation process and always have a licensed REALTOR® to help guide you along the way.

Darlene H. Reese, Broker

4021 WE HECK COURT BLDG. 1 , UNIT 1-2

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