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Ohio Veterans Home LPN’s – Evening Shift (3pm – 11:30pm) and Night Shift (11pm-7:30am) Hospital Aide – Evening Shift (3pm-11:30pm) and Night Shift (11pm-7:30am) Temporary Custodial Workers – Shift may vary The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio, Is on the Eden Alternative Registry and endeavors to provide “holistic” care and a person-centered approach to our Veteran Heroes. We are looking for new Care Partners to enrich our evening and night shift teams. We have various work schedules available that may meet your work/life balance needs
Columbus Industries is expanding in West Union. JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO HELP THE WORLD BREATHE EASIER! Hiring for all shifts!! $10.25/hour plus shift pay. We hire temp-to-perm through Nesco Resource. You can apply online right away at: Nesco Resource 535 N Shawnee Rd,Maysville, KY 41056 (606) 563-0000 Open 8am - 5pm by appointment only due to COVID, must apply online first.
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BATAVIA TWO and THREE bedroom apartments available with open wait list. Accepting applications M-F, 9a.m.-4p.m. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804
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LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Angus Bulls, top quality, fertility checked, delivery available. More information call Kent Ayres (937)763-6513, Lucky Lane Farms, 6300 S.R. 138, Hillsboro, Ohio HELP WANTED HELP WANTED MASONRY PERSON Skilled in tile and cultured stone. 40-50 hours per week 937-444-3043 SARDINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER Position is for 32 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. Valid Ohio Drivers License. Be OPOTA Certified. Willing to submit to a background check and drug screen. Interested applicants send resumes to: Sardinia Police Department P.O. Box 27 Sardinia, OH. 45171 or drop it off at the Sardinia Town Building 151 Maple Ave. Sardinia, OH. Deadline for applications is July 17, 2020
Eagle Creek Nursing Center HIRING •Nurses - RN/LPN/PRN $3,500 Sign on Bonus - Offered for Full time, Part time To qualify for Nursing opportunity all we ask is that you: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an ac-credited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN/LPN/LVN program. On the job training provided. Also hiring STNA FT, PT - $1,000 Sign On Bonus
Apply in house or resume to me: Pam Gibson, Assistant Director of Nursing 937-544-5531 or email pam.gibson@saberhealth.com
•Cooks and Dietary Aids •Full time Admissions & Marketing Director •Housekeeping & Laundry Aides Please call 937-544-5531 to speak about job openings for: Admission & Marketing - Audrey Clausing, LNHA Cooks & Dietary - Kay Conley, Dietary Supervisor Housekeeping & Laundry- Billy Murphy, Supervisor HELP WANTED
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ELECTRONIC VISIT MANAGER Must have good math skills and be able to calculate minutes for unit billing. Be able to cross reference electronic visits with paper version. Send resume to: Jami Fry, P O Box 102, Mt. Orab, OH 45154
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR? Join HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE as a CAREGiver and start helping Seniors near you! Provide companionship, meals, transportation and personal care Call 513-230-5111
NAL COMPANY, INC. 937-444-2518 Apply in person 112 Mill St. Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 Online Applicationhttps://nalcompany.com/career/ 1st shift - full time General Labor — Packaging
Now Accepting Applications! ALLCARE HOME HEALTH, a rapidly growing company in Mt. Orab, Ohio is seeking CNA’s, STNA’s & HHA’s in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE WILL TRAIN YOU. If you enjoy working with the elderly and a flexible schedule please contact us at 937-444-0930
WE ARE OPEN and have over 135 IMMEDIATE POSITIONS! Full or Part Time Office & Industrial All Shifts Available Apply online @ expresspros.com (cinti east) and/or Call for a phone interview today @ 513-842-8000 START WORK NOW!
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Now Accepting Applications Island View Apartments 302 Cemetery St. Manchester, Ohio 45144 (937)549-1324 or (937)544-3353 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available with appliances furnished. On Site Laundry Facility. Call for details or pick up an application at the Rental Office. Possibility of Rental Assistance if you qualify. Equal Housing Opportunity TTD # 937-780-3038 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! for 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments at:
Markley Square Apartments located at 610 MARKLEY AVE. GEORGETOWN, OH 45121 or call for details at
937-378-6460 Stove, refrigerator, and on site laundry. RENT BASED ON INCOME TDD #419-526-0466
FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed 513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
SPRING HAS SPRUNG! DON’T MISS OUT MT. ORAB 55 and older community. Call today! 937-444-1708
RIPLEY-DUPLEX Upstairs-2 BR Laundry Room, Deck & Large Yard Refrigerator & Stove You pay all utilities Rent $475/mth plus $350 Deposit Call 513-638-4653
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
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GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY! 1 and 2 BR apartments in Mt. Orab. Starting at $620 month. These are a MUST SEE! NO PETS! 937-444-3043
APARTMENTS FOR RENT We have something for everyone. In ABERDEEN 2 BR Townhouses In RIPLEY Spacious 2 BR Apartments In BETHEL Very Spacious 3 BR In GEORGETOWN2 & 3 BR Townhouses PLEASE CALL 513-582-7894 for pricing and more details
WILLIAMSBURG 1 & 2 BR APARTMENTS all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802.
HOUSE FOR RENT Small 2 Bedroom near Mt. Orab. $750 per month 937-213-3557 if no answer leave message. NO Pets. COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S FINEST! For Rent SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath home, two car garage, Western Brown SD, appliances included. $1200 month, $1200 deposit. 513-207-7439
FARM PRODUCE GRASS FED FRESH BROWN EGGS $2.00 dozen also THIS WEEKEND FRESH BROCCOLI, CANTALOUPE, KALE & TOMATOES South Carolina PEACHES, CUCUMBERS, Call for FREE Leaf Lettuce with any order 3579 SR 125, Bethel 513-620-1109 WANTED TO BUY SINGLETON AUTO PARTS WANTED CARS AND TRUCKS CASH PAID TOWING AVAILABLE MUST HAVE TITLE (513)876-9900 WANTED TO BUY Indian Artifacts, Indian bead work, Antique edge weapons, American & German Bayonets, Antique guns, Pocket knives collections Call Gilbert Cooper 1(800)272-9162 WANTED TO BUY: Horses, ponies and good hard bucking horses. 937-386-2568.
BUSINESS SERVICES A & J TREE REMOVAL AND BRUSH REMOVAL, firewood. Full insured. Free estimates. Call Travis Sheets 513-325-5172 SEWING & ALTERATIONS CELEBRATING MY 21ST YEAR Same Location Same Great Service All Your Sewing Needs For Your Family & Home including Proms, Weddings. Call 937-444-4276 or (513) 515-6628. FARM MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Chickens & Ducks Good Layers Also, Beef Cattle Batavia, OH 513-732-0501 MISC. FOR SALE MULTIPLE ITEMS FOR SALE! Table Saw, Band Saw, Dust Collector, other small Electronic Tools, Mantis Tiller, Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower, 8’ Cedar 4x4’s. Items priced to Sell! 937-444-6293
YARD/GARAGE SALE Garage Sale and some furniture, Kimball Organ, desk, Books, Book cases, tools, clean clothing, shoes, boots, miscellaneous. Sat., June 20, 9 to 5; Sun., June 21, 2 to 5. 2562 Sprague Rd., one block S. from Rt 125, Tate Twp. HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 500 Russellville Rd Winchester, Ohio July 3 & 4 8am to 5pm Sporting goods, guns, power tools, lawn mowers, 3 pt wood splitter, utility trailer, hay wagon, John Deere 855 utility tractor with loader 4 wheel drive 72 in deck, clothes, glassware, many many other items. Don’t miss this one! BARN SALE Matthews Road, Sardinia Thursday 9-4 Friday 9-4 Saturday 9-12 June 25, 26 & 27 John Deere Toys, books, Longaberger, craft supplies, clothes, household items. Something for Everyone!
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EVANS ESTATE ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
RON’S REALTY
Located 1090 Cherry Fork Rd., Winchester, Ohio 45697. Follow Cherry Fork Rd. off SR 136 in Cherry Fork to auction on the right. Fri., June 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM Real Estate sells @ 5:30 PM
TWO STORY - This property is located at 449 N. Main St. Georgetown. Call Jay at 513-4037909 CALL TODAY!! $39,900
BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM PROPERTY! LET US SELL YOUR HOME!
UNION TOWNSHIP - This one story, vinyl sided home is located on 2+ acres at 4315 Ripley Road, with a built-in and detached garage and is priced to buy! Call Ron at 513-720-4421. CALL TODAY!! $125,000 PIKE TWP BEAUTIFUL TWO STORY on approximately 2 acres. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home and 2 car attached garage, with Blacktop driveway. Call Jay at 513-403-7909 $349,000.
COMMERCIAL PRICE REDUCED! MT. ORAB - 8+ acres, one story, metal siding located in Green Township. Call Jay at 513-4037909 CALL TODAY!! NOW ONLY $699,900
PIKE TWP - APPROX 48 ACRES - This flat partly wooded acreage is located at on New Harmony Salem Road in the Western Brown Local School District. Call Jay at 513-403-7909. $384,000 CALL TODAY!! GEORGETOWN - SINGLE FAMILY LOT - This rolling partly wooded lot is located at 416-418 N. Elm St. Georgetown in the Georgetown Exempted Village School District. Call Jay at 513-403-7909. $22,900 CALL TODAY!!
SOLD
NEW LISTING – GEORGETOWN – 1 ½ STORY HOME. 2BR/1BA WITH BONUS ROOM. NEWLY REMODELED BACK ROOM WITH NEW WINDOWS. BEAUTIFUL FRONT PORCH. FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. NEW ROOF 3 YEARS AGO AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. MOVE IN READY!!! ASKING $117,000 CONTACT DAN SR
SOLD
NEW LISTING – 3 BR 1 BA BRICK HOME ON SMALL TRACT. 2 MILES FROM SR 32, 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, LARGE KITCHEN, AND LARGE FAMILY ROOM. ASKING $95,000 CONTACT DAN SR
PRICE REDUCED! This single family lot is waiting just for you! It is located at 412 Marshall Ave in Georgetown. Approximately 1.45 acres. Call Jay at 513403-7909. $48,900 NEW LISTING-1800'S DWELLING WITH APPROX 14 ROOMS. HAS A NEWER ROOF WITH VINYL SIDING. INTERIOR NEEDS COMPLETE REMODEL. IT COULD BE A BEAUTIFUL HOME!! HOME HAS A NICE YARD. 24X30 BARN WITH 14X30 ADDITION. COULD BE SOMEONE'S DREAM HOME!! ASKING $72,000 CONTACT DAN SR
LOOKING TO SELL? CALL US!
NEW LISTING-SARDINIA-MAIN CORNER LOT WITH LOTS OF FRONTAGE ON (2) STREETS WITH OLDER BRICK BUILDING IN NEED OF REPAIRS. ENTIRE LOT APPROX 120’x120’ ASKING $49,500 CONTACT DAN SR
CALL US TODAY! Ron 513-720-4421 • Jay 513-403-7909 Danny 513-214-7714
NEW LISTING-GEORGETOWN-PRICE REDUCED- GOOD BUILDING LOT IN NICE SUBDIVISION. ALL UTILITY HOOK UPS ARE PAID!!LAST AVAILABLE LOT IN THIS SUBDIVISION! ASKING $19,900 CONTACT DAN SR
DANNY D. DECLAIRE, BROKER Sardinia, OH 45171 • Phone: 937-446-2610 (Office) 1-800-967-6166
NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL!
THE CAMPBELL GROUP OF SIBCY CLINE REALTORS Bring on Summer with these great properties!!
OWNER: ESTATE OF DONNISON EVANS, SHAWNA FAUL EXECUTOR
NEW TARG*T OVERSTOCK MERCHANDISE GLENN HESS (937) 763-2455 BRAD HESS (937) 763-4455
Friday, June 26th • 5pm Located at: 8 West Main St., Mowrystown, OH 45155 (15 miles south of Hillsboro, OH & 35 miles north of Maysville, KY)
*NOTE*: Most items are (brand new) Overstock, straight from Targ*t warehouse!
RIVERFRONT-Build your dream home on this Riverfront lot Located in the heart of the Ohio Valley, only 50 miles east of Cincinnati. Beautiful neighborhood. City water and sewage. $25,900
D D L L O O S S SOLD!!!-River lots located in Aberdeen, OH
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYThis commercial location was a former IGA grocery store. Solid, local business. 12,500 sq. ft, 2 restrooms, good roof, 3 phase electric. There are multiple walk-in coolers, a loading dock, and parking for 100 cars. This store re-opening would make a welcome addition to the Ripley community.
“The Campbell Group” of Sibcy Cline Realtors
VISIT US @ WWW.DONDECLAIREREALESTATE.COM
LARGE TWO RING AUCTION!
FORMER CHURCH-This building has been completely remodeled and serves as a local church. It contains a full kitchen/meeting room, Sanctuary, 3 offices, mens/womens restrooms, 2 gas heating/central air units, updated electric. It has a mobile home hookup located in rear of property. Ample parking and huge lot. Contents are negotiable. $69,900
SOLD!!!-Three-bedroom house on five acres of land in Clermont County!
937-446-2239 Sardinia, OH 937-446-2610 Sardinia, OH 937-446-2895 Sardinia, OH 937-444-2461 Mt. Orab, OH Georgetown, OH 937-515-1687
ALAN W. FOSTER ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE Adams Co. Probate court #20191099
PRICE REDUCED!!!- This manufactured home has over 2.5 acres of Eagle Creek frontage with access to the Ohio River. The home has 3 beds, 2 baths and needs some work to bring it to it's full potential. There is an efficiency cabin on the property for summer guests. 3 car garage. Highly motivated seller. $99,000
D OLLD S SO
Charles Griffin Dennis DeClaire Kenneth Kelch Roger Courts Dan DeClaire II
HOME, SHOP & 10 AC. OF LAND; This 3 bedroom home has a kitchen, living room & dining area, 1 bath home having wood siding and metal roof is made up of 2 semi cargo trailers. Home has an Empire propane heater in dining area & small propane heater in family room, cooking range will sell with property. Property has 10 ac of land with a large amount of it being tillable, pond and shop with attached shed. House is on county water and in Adams County Ohio Valley School District. Home needs repair but offers a nice tract of land in the country. TERMS: $3,500.00 to be paid on day of auction with remainder due at closing which will be on or before August 14, 2020. Possession immediately at closing. Taxes are $290.18 per half year (as per auditor website) & will be pro-rated to day of closing. Property sells absolute to the highest bidder. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad. Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not warranted. All measurements are approximate and not guaranteed. Property sells as is with no warranties expressed or implied as to conditions. Auctioneers & salespeople are agents for the seller. FOR INFORMATION PACKET CONTACT AUCTIONEERS AT 937-763-2455 OR 937-763-4455 FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES: Church pew; Oak dresser; Oak high boy chest; Wood cabinet w/ 1 glass door; China cabinet; Bedroom suite; Oak Dining table and chairs; Couch; Recliner chair; Sanyo flatscreen tv; Canyon gun safe; Apartment size freezer; Coal and wood stove; Porch furniture; Indian items & decorations; First Act electric guitar; Kraftsman guitar; Toy gun; Pipe collection; Collectibles; Camel tobacco tins and lighters; 2 Saddles; Goodrich sign; Old antique tools; Wood desk; SCOOTER, TRUCKS, CARS AND EQUIPMENT: 09 Kymco 150 Super 8 scooter; 01 Chevrolet S10 LS extended cab salvage title; 83 Ford Mustang GT standard needs repair; 77 Mercury Cougar 2 door red XR7 runs 90,034 miles; 88 Ford F-150 custom truck wrecked 4 speed; 86 Chevrolet Scottsdale 10 doesn’t run; Older gooseneck 2 horse trailer; Tandem axle flatbed trailer; AC WD 45 narrow front tractor w/ 3 pt. and snap coupler hitch; Cub Lo Boy 154w/ belly mower; Farmall Cub; 3 pt. 4 bottom plow; 3 pt. blade; Rotary cutter; NH square baler rough; Round bale feeder; Decorative old farm equipment; steel wheels SHOP ITEMS: Black Max 2 stage pump stationary air compressor 6.5 hp; Sockets & wrenches misc. tools; Mechanics tools; Battery charger; Small generator; Top link; Come Along; Chains; Acetylene set; Large bench vise; Welder; Floor jacks & transmission jack; Truck parts; Dump truck parts; Murray 12.5 hp riding mower; Lumber AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Due to the current COVID 19. The personal property will be offered in lots and we will be enforcing social distancing as much as possible. We will be selling personal property in lots off of a cataloged order as much as possible. Please dress as you feel according if you feel the need to wear mask, we welcome that. Social distancing will be enforced. (no lunch or portolet at this auction) TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any announcements made by auctioneer on day of sale will take precedence over this ad.
937-392-4308
Housewares: Sev. bedding & comforter sets of various sizes; (20+) wooden storage shelving (2, 4, & 6 cube); child’s padded futon; wooden glass door cabinets; media stands; tables; shelving; clothes drying racks; (50+) plush couch pillows; large & small storage totes; stainless step on trash can; lots of home décor items; clothes hampers; wire wall shelving; (2) large area rugs, plus other floor rugs; Kitchenware: Sev. 12pc. stainless cooking sets; nonstick copper skillets; pots & pans; sev. flatware sets; microwaves; air fryers; instant cookers; Keurig coffee makers; cutting boards; toaster ovens; water filter pitchers; dinnerware sets; baking sheets; kitchen utensils; canister sets; food storage sets; kids thermoses; electric griddles; trash bags; lots of electrolyte/energy drink mixes; soaps; cleaners; Miscellaneous: sev. kids sleeping bags/pillow sets: drape sets; day planners plus notebooks; tons of pharmacy items sold by the flats such as makeup and beauty items; hair brushes; vitamins; nail polish; lotions; etc., (50+) boxes facial tissues; protein bars; sev. boxes of diapers & pullups; kids backpacks; baby rocking bassinet; many “as seen on tv” items; spin mops; (100+) travel mugs plus sippy cups; (25+) large protein shake tubs; (30+) flats full of (new In box) fashion jewelry such as necklaces, earring sets, bracelets, pendants; etc; lots of silver (over 300 pcs). TOYS: Tons of new toys such as large “Our Generation” doll ice cream truck; Lego sets; board games; Baby Alive & other dolls; toddler toys; lots of action figures; large stuffed animals; Easy Bake Ovens; coloring book sets; toddler ride toys; pull wagons; (25+) school supply boxes; (2) large Frozen doll houses; two bike car rack; Coleman 11x11 ft. screen tent; Embark 6 person tent; Coleman 8 person tent; air mattresses; potting soil; dog training pads; dog flea and tick collars; dog treats; (50+) Master padlocks & bike locks; door lock sets; dash cams/car phone holders; chargers; balloon party set w/inflator; rubber truck mats; sev. 25ft. cords; car cleaners; (20) bottles windshield wash; pool floats; duct tape; Clothing: Full pallet of jackets, sweatshirts, rompers, t-shirts, etc., new with tags ladies/girls clothing (511 pcs) sold as one unit ($10,000 retail!); (20+) boxes of new with tags boys clothes; sorted by size, 30 pcs per box; over 150+ pairs new women’s/girls shoes and boots; 50+ pair knit gloves. Candy: Tons of Easter chocolate candy in date; Hershey’s; Reese’s; Kit-Kat; Russell Stover, etc. sold by the container full (50+ containers). Consigned Items: BARN CLEAN OUT! Dewalt chop saw; (2) Torpedo heaters; forklift LP tanks; garage shelving; antique decorations; antique doors; early canning jars; handmade wooden signs; collector’s items; power tools; plus other useful items! Auctioneer’s note: Huge sale as we have been stocking up during the shutdown! (2) Rings used all evening! Facial mask not required but recommended. Absentee bidding available if needed. Social distancing encouraged! Terms: Cash, check or credit card w/4% fee. All items sold in as is condition with no warranties. Once auctioneer said “SOLD”, item is buyers responsibility!
Klayton Juillerat- Auctioneer- 937-205-5256
VIEW THESE & MANY OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS & REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AT: www.sibcycline.com search agent David Campbell
NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL!
REAL ESTATE AGENTS CAN HELP SAVE BUYERS AND SELLERS MONEY Record-low interest rates are spuring interest in the housing market for many people. Now could be the time to sell and buy a new home and earn an even bigger slice of the real estate pie. Whether an individual is a buyer or a seller, or doing both, his or her goal is to get the best financial deal on the home — and often that means having a qualified real estate agent working in his or her corner. Those entering the real estate realm may have misconceptions about what’s involved. Oftentimes, individuals think they can go it alone and save money on real estate commissions in the process. However, not having a knowledgeable agent to navigate the process can end up costing more money in the long run. An agent is not there just to open up houses for viewing or to simply put a for-sale sign on the front lawn. Agents guide the seller or buyer through a complicated process of legalities and emotional hurdles. The agent also negotiates for the buyer and seller to help them make important financial decisions. When sellers are interviewing real estate agents to market their homes, their primary focus is usually on the advertising that the agent will offer them. Advertising is important, but, once sellers have an offer, they need a strong negotiator to help them get the best price and terms. Buyers should also look for agents who have strong negotiating skills and neighborhood knowledge which will help them make the most of their purchasing power. Individuals can expect a real estate agent to help them navigate a process that, to first-time buyers or sellers, can prove intimidating.
BUYING A HOME 1. Schedule a consultation to discuss what features and amenities buyer is looking for in a home. 2. The agent may suggest buyers speak with a mortgage consultant to figure out their buying power and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter. 3. The agent will then look up home listings in a particular price range and help the buyers to view the homes. 4. When buyers find a home they want to purchase, the real estate agent will help them come up with a fair market price and write up the contract to present to the seller. 5. The agent will help the buyer negotiate on the final price with the seller. 6. The agent will guide you through the inspection phase, which is always recommended. 7. The lender schedules the home appraisal after the inspections are completed & satisfactory to the buyer. 8. The agent, lender and title company will coordinate the closing upon loan approval and be present with the buyer and the attorney, if necessary. SELLING A HOME 1. The real estate agent will meet with the sellers and evaluate the home and property. 2. He or she will do a market analysis to figure out the best price to list the house based on the neighborhood and comparable sales. 3. The agent may make suggestions for repairs or improvements that can help make the home more attractive to buy-
ers. 4. The real estate agent should present a marketing plan that indicates where the home will be advertised. 5. He or she will write up a listing agreement and begin the process of marketing the home. 6. An open house for buyers to view will be scheduled. 7. The agent will field calls from other agents and notify the seller when a viewing request has been made. 8. Follow-up feedback can be offered, which may include information the agent receives by making calls to people who viewed the home or by tracking how many potential buyers viewed the home listing. 9. When an offer comes in, the agent will notify the sellers and advise him or her of thenegotiation process. 10. The Buyer will have their inspections completed. 11. The seller will be notified by the agent when the buyer has obtained a mortgage commitment and is ready to schedule a closing. 12. The agent will likely be present at the home closing with the real estate title company or attorney. Individuals buying or selling a home can certainly do it by themselves, but real estate agents have the knowledge and provide assistance through the myriad steps of the process, helping individuals to save time and money. Editor’s note: This is just a general column, it may or may not be exactly as all realtors help with the buying and selling of homes. What we do recommend is using a local real estate agent to help you through the process.