Accredited Buyers Representatives, AKA ABR Agents. When looking for a Real Estate agent to help you find your new home, check to see if they have an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation. ABR Agents have additional training specifically designed to help buyers navigate the home buying process.
Agent Amy Roth at Berkshire Hathaway HomeService ?NJ Properties in Clinton, NJ is an ABR Agent. Call Amy today for all your home buying needs at (732) 735-0535
Real Estate Agent Amy Roth Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 54 Old Highway 22 – Suite 104 Clinton, NJ 08809 (732) 735-0535
I’m Asked All The Time – Why did we miss out on that house?
I find myself in repeat mode lately. When that happens, I know it is time for an educational blog covering some of my FAQ’s! I was walking to my mailbox when a woman put her window down to ask me if I knew of a home coming on the market in my neighborhood. She heard one might be and was driving around looking for a lockbox because real estate signs are not allowed where I live. I also had a phone call asking about a property I have listed and another one that she loved. Funny enough I was in the property she loved at an inspection because I had the buyer.
Why use an ABR?
Each of these women had been “missing out” on homes. The first said she had an agent but there are still ways that someone with an agent can miss out on homes. An agent who is not full-time may miss a property in a hot market. Both agents and clients can look for homes but if the client is using sites other than the MLS, there is a lag in the timing of the listing. For example, Zillow, Realtor and some of the public online listing sites are very popular but pull their listings and information from the MLS. Agents have MLS access to a “hot sheet”, this shows the moment a new listing hits the market. Full time agents also spend time viewing each others properties at broker opens and talk about what they may have coming up that is “new”.
The nice woman who phoned was not working with an agent, she was going to open houses and calling direct. Quite often a home may still have an open house and already have offers because it was scheduled when it was listed. Working with a full time agent you would be less likely to have this situation, because your agent would show you the home privately and or reach out to the agent for a status update. Also note, not all new listings will have an open house.
Both of these ladies had been using sites other than the MLS. They have their perks in that they are easy to navigate and the mapping function works well. They also allow for some updates in status to be emailed. This is where these sites can also hinder your search by not updating you when homes are under contract, in attorney review or even sold. The GSMLS offers additional status notifications that Zillow (Z-low) and Realtor.com do not. On the MLS when a home has a contract in attorney review it gets market with an asterisk A*. This notification does not appear on other sites. You get really excited about a new listing only to find out that it already has an offer. Once a home moves from attorney review to “UC” under contract, only one of the sites notes pending. The other does not show at all.
An agent who is working with pre-qualified buyers will often show homes with purchase contracts ready to go. This way when a buyer finds the right home, they are ready to go on the spot. In a low inventory market this is why things are sold so quickly. It is absolutely fine to get to know a neighborhood by going to opens. If you are getting close to a decision, it is well worth your time to find a buyer agent. All agents can be buyer or seller agents but some prefer to specialize. Many even take classes for a buyer designation ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative.) An ABR buyer rep will expand a search in ways a regular agent may not.
As an Accredited Buyers Representative, I look forward to being the one that can best guide you thru the home buying experience. Click to see more on my website!
Real Estate Agent Amy Roth Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 54 Old Highway 22 – Suite 104 Clinton, NJ 08809 (732) 735-0535 Email: agentamyroth@gmail.com
Hunterdone County Real Estate Update: The one you missed is back. Buyer walked due to their situation. This now fully inspected cute ranch with a pool is back and ready for a party!
Real Estate Agent Amy Roth Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 54 Old Highway 22 – Suite 104 Clinton, NJ 08809 (732) 735-0535
Clinton New Jersey Real Estate Agent Amy Roth with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties in Clinton, NJ 08809
The market is heating up. Do not miss this great 2023 spring market to sell your home. Covid-19 has changed the way we do business but homes are selling and inventory is low. Call Top real estate agent Amy Roth to list your home and let me help you get it sold.
Local Clinton NJ Real Estate Agent Amy Roth
Real Estate Agent Amy Roth Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties 54 Old Highway 22 – Suite 104 Clinton, NJ 08809 (732) 735-0535
Making real estate dreams come true! 2023 is going to be another year of success for my clients and I’m ready to take on that challenge in this ever-changing market. Your referrals are always appreciated, as they show me I did my job and I am Top-of- Mind. Ready to see what this journey brings? Dedicated to finding the right fit and vision of home, whether you are buying or selling! Making sure expectations are exceeded is my number one priority. Experience matters. I have lived locally for over 20 years and happy to say I have provided 8+ years of real estate expertise in Hunterdon County and the surrounding metro area. Working tirelessly to earn my client’s trust and respect; providing professional, optimistic service that gets results. Bringing magic to the home selling and buying process – 2023 is my year! Grateful for those that support me, referring and helping along the way!
Turning houses into homes! With my background in interior design, I help make the right design decisions to get your house ready for the market. Unlocking potential one property at a time!
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People ask me all the time – when does the spring housing market pick up?
The “Spring Housing Market” is a frequent topic of conversation. As a local real estate agent I hear from both buyers and sellers that they are going to list or shop in the spring.
Spring in the housing market isn’t when the tulips are coming up or when the schools are on spring break. Consider that many make their buying plans around school ending or summer vacation schedules. Also consider that even a cash deal needs time for inspections plus title work and will be around 30 days to close. If you work backwards being under contract by the end of April is the latest for an early summer move. If there are mortgage appraisals, 45 days to close is more typical and that will place you into the 3rd week of April. This leaves about 10 weeks for the spring market. The calendar date for spring is actually when it may still be snowing.
People put all of their holiday décor away and make new years resolutions. Some of the resolutions include moving. There is one other day that real estate agents consider prior to the “Spring Market”. Funny enough it is the weekend after the Super Bowl that kicks off the market. Many people have the same ideas about spring. For buyers there are more homes to choose from but there are also more people buying. Buyers need a professional agent to help them locate the best homes to meet their needs. The other side of the coin is that sellers will have more competition and they need to be game ready. A seller needs a professional agent who can get them ready for selling.
Thinking of buying or selling a home, please contact me.
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties Sales Associate, Amy Roth 732-735-0535 See my active listings here Instagram #knockknockagentamy
Many sellers feel they should wait to list their home or have their agent temporarily remove it from the market. However, even during the holiday season people continue to shop for homes. Consider the following:
During the season you and your home are both festive and ready for guests. What says welcome more than sparkle and cookies?
There are many special mortgage products that make buying a better choice than renting. Those buyers are out there.
A place to call home represents a new beginning for buyers and sellers. When the glasses clink and the clock chimes, people make decisions about where they want to be next year.
The tax benefits can be part of the reason someone may be buying or selling at the end of the year. A tax professional can help answer questions related to both.
Serious buyers are out there and are not at the malls. They have extra time off from work and are putting it to good use. Fewer people are “just looking” and are actually in-market!
Waiting for the “spring market” means you have more competition. A professional agent can help guide you through all the seasons of selling.
