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Why Use a Real Estate Team Instead of a Single Agent

January 24, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Why Use a Real Estate Team Instead of a Single Agent

Are you trying to decide if you should use a real estate team instead of a single agent? You might be wondering what the difference really is. The difference is actually very significant, and can affect whether or not your experience is easy and stress-free.

Have you ever considered all the different hats a Realtor must wear for any given real estate transaction? Many people don’t realize all that a Realtor does aside from put a sign in a yard and show homes. The real estate market and buying/selling process has become very complicated, and it’s very rare to find a single agent who can skillfully handle all the different aspects of a real estate transaction. When you use a real estate team instead of a single agent, you get:

Focused, Expert Agents – A Real Estate Team is made up of several team members including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, a Transaction Coordinator, a Marketing Director, and Inside Sales Associates. The team members specialize in their own aspect of the home buying and selling process. They need not try to juggle all the balls that a single agent must. Every part of the buying or selling process is handled with care, expertise, and 100% focus. Single agents cannot possibly provide this at such a high level as they are juggling all of the aspects of a real estate transaction and often for several different clients at a time.

Intensive Marketing – A Marketing Director does all the marketing for the team and their clients. This position is especially important to home sellers, as they provide much more intensive marketing for your home than a single agent would have the time or resources for.

A Higher Level of Client Care – Realtors who are part of a team have support staff to help make the process a breeze for you as a client. Such team members are completely client-focused and are available at all times to answer questions and help you with any concerns you may have throughout the process. Having such a team makes for much more happy and satisfied clients.

The Bottom Line? When you use a real estate team instead of a single agent, you will get much better results in less time with your home buying or selling experience.

Thinking of buying or selling a home? Contact The Lowry Team today at 513-874-1830

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Renting vs Owning in 2016

January 22, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Renting vs Owning in 2016

Trying to decide between buying a home or renting another year? Recent data might help you make up your mind.

There are currently low rental vacancy levels and a lack of new rental construction, which are driving rents up significantly. Rents are expected to outpace home price appreciation in the upcoming year. What does that mean for you? It means that renting is going to be more expensive than owning a home.

A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that “rents rose faster last year than at any time since 2007”. On average rents rose by 4.6% in 2015; when over the previous 15 years they had only risen an average of 2.7% annually. Zillow‘s 2016 Housing Market Predictions state that “rising rents won’t let up in 2016, and will continue to set new records. [2016] will bring the least affordable rents ever.”

Many people choose to rent just because they aren’t comfortable taking on the obligation of a home mortgage. However, unless you are living with family or friends rent free, you are paying a mortgage – either your own or your landlord’s. Wouldn’t you much rather put that money back into your own pocket? A home mortgage is like a forced savings which builds you equity in your home that you can use later on in life. If you are renting, you are only building your landlord’s equity.

Right now interest rates are at historic lows, but they are projected to increase steadily throughout 2016. Your window of opportunity to get a low interest home loan is closing. An increase in mortgage rates of 0.5% is equal to a 10% increase in home prices and affordability, which significantly increases your monthly payment. So the question you should ask yourself is, can you really afford to keep renting?

Questions about buying a house? Contact The Lowry Team today at 513-874-1830.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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West Chester Houses For Sale Under 250K

West Chester Houses Under 250K

January 21, 2016 by Eric Lowry

West Chester Houses Under 250K

Looking for a house in West Chester under $250,000? View full details and photos of all available houses for sale under 250K in West Chester Ohio. Our Homes For Sale information is a direct feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated every 5 minutes.

West Chester Ranches For Sale Under 250K

West Chester Condos For Sale Under 250K

For more information on West Chester Houses under $250,000 contact The Lowry Team at 513-874-1830.

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Homes Near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH

January 11, 2016 by Eric Lowry

Homes Near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH

Find homes for sale near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH. View full details and photos of all available homes for sale. Our Homes For Sale information is a direct feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and is updated every 5 minutes.

The homes near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH are ideally located with easy access to schools, shopping, hospitals, parks, and more! There is also very quick access to highways including I-275, I-75, and I-71. You will love the Homes Near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH!

Great Schools!

Lakota Ridge is located in the Beckett Ridge area of West Chester. Curious about the schools in the Lakota School District in West Chester OH? Get the schools’ scores and other information by checking out the Lakota School Reports here.

Convenient West Chester OH Location

Homes near Lakota Ridge Junior School are conveniently located in West Chester OH. This location offers easy access to many different shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and hospitals. There is also easy access to all major highways.

5.5 miles to the Voice of America Shopping Center

6.1 miles to The Liberty Center

7.7 miles to Bridgewater Falls

1.4 miles to the Streets of West Chester

5.1 miles to West Chester Hospital

7.8 miles to Childrens Hospital

20.7 miles to Downtown Cincinnati

The homes near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH are a great place to call home. You will not be disappointed if you end up living here! You can find homes for sale near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH, and all available homes for sale in West Chester OH on my website.

Affordable Low or No Down Payment Options!

Most of the Homes In West Chester OH 45069 are approved for FHA 3.5% down payment financing, Conventional 3% down payment financing, and VA zero down payment financing.

Have any questions regarding homes near Lakota Ridge Junior School in West Chester OH? Ready to chat about your real estate plans? Contact The Lowry Team today! 513-874-1830

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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