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Jennifer Raney Herriage

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Buying Tips

These 5 buying tips will save you time, money, and headaches when purchasing a home.

  1. Get Pre-Qualified – before you can seriously consider purchasing a home, it’s important to know exactly how much you can afford. This can be the scariest part of the buying process for some. It’s perfectly natural to be nervous, but we can put you in touch with someone you can trust to help get
    you pre-qualified.
  2. Always Think Resale – In the US, due to the mobility of our economy, the length of ownership is about 5 to 7 years. This is important to keep in mind when looking for your next home. For instance, homes backing up to a busy street or railroad sell for less, and take longer to sell then other homes in the neighborhood.
  3. Aesthetics Can Be Changed – flooring, light fixtures, plumbing, paint colors and wallpaper can all be changed. Don’t let the lime green wallpaper turn you off of your potential dream home. Think of how much fun it will be to make a home yours!
  4. Don’t WAIT! – to often, we have seen home buyers fall in love with a property, wait a few days to make a decision because they are nervous, and the home that they fell in love with SOLD! If you love the home, don’t wait for someone else to live in YOUR home – be prepared to write an offer!
  5. Compare Sales – to determine the best price to offer, or to know if the asking price is correct, look at the recent sales of similar homes, called “comparable sales.” Comparable sales are recent sales of homes that compare closely to the one you are looking to purchase, usually sold in the past few
    months. Specifically, you want to compare prices of homes that are similar in square footage, garage spaces, number of bedrooms and baths, lot size, etc. Let us help you with a Buyer’s Market Analysis.

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Testimonials

“I have both bought and sold properties from Jennifer and I can highly recommend her without any reservation.  She is uniquely qualified due to her vast experience in not only the marketing of homes but also all aspects of ownership.  The result is a professional that adds value to the client beyond the associated cost of representation.” 
- Dean Lontos

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About Jennifer

Unlike many who get into the field, real estate has been the only career for Jennifer Raney Herriage, who has excelled in serving clients for over 20 years.  Having grown up in a real estate family, Jennifer was first inspired by her mother, a broker … Read more...

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