Ruthie's Corner

Why an Experienced Real Estate Agent is Worth Her Weight in Gold! If you’ve never purchased a home yourself (or it’s been a number of year since you have), it may seem tempting to “go it alone” – choosing to not hiring a real estate agent guide you through the path to homeownership. That would be a B I G mistake! Because an experienced real estate agent makes her job look so easy, many people underestimate all that she does to best serve her clients. Here are 3 reasons why hiring a savvy, passionate & experienced real estate professional will save you money, time (and a whole lot of stress): 1. Access to Listings Before They Hit the Market.  Think Zillow is the be-all-end all? Absolutely NOT true! A connected & savvy agent knows her market AND is a trusted colleague of agents in the region and, as a result, she becomes aware of hot properties even BEFORE they hit the market. (That’s particularly important in today’s “seller’s market.”) Don’t trust to a comput...