Everybody knows that springtime in the Real Estate world is hot season.  What many people don’t realize is that the spring market starts in January!  Yes, you read that correctly.  My experience with the spring market is that it lasts from January to June with February and March being the peak months!

What does that mean for you?  If you are hoping to sell your home or shop for a new one, the time to reach out is NOW!

Here is a list of what to do:

1. Call Me – Let’s sit down and form a plan!
2. Tackle Those Projects.  Don’t let the cold weather slow you down.  Stay inside where it’s warm and tackle problem areas inside your homes like closets and light fixtures.  Touch up paint, clean your carpets, donate unwanted items to shelters (they need blankets and clothing right now).
3. Get Financing!  You always want to be prepared and never want surprises.  Work out a budget that you are comfortable with.  Take it a step further and call your bank / mortgage lender (I can recommend people!) to get a pre-approval letter.
4. Be informed!  Whether you are buying or selling, it is always good to take advantage of information!  Learn what the market comps are in your neighborhood and find out about current business trends.  I am happy to help with this!

I love what I do and I can’t wait to help you sell your home or find your dream residence!  I know that the real estate process can be daunting.  I’ve been through countless transactions and am here to help guide you.  I want success for all of my clients and I want the journey to be as smooth as possible!

Let’s do this!  #2016 #cantwait #success #dreamhome

-Amy

Because it’s Thanksgiving week, I wanted to share some things I am grateful for.  This past year the local real estate market was hot.  I was busier than I’ve ever been thanks to many of you! My personal philosophy has always been to provide unparalleled customer service to my clients.   I take pride in developing my client relationships and work tirelessly to provide the best experiences for everyone I work with.  In an effort to honor this commitment further, I am pleased to announce that I have hired a new agent to work with me in order to create a superior, seamless real estate experience. I am thrilled that Julia Furano will be joining me in my business! She will serve as a buyer’s agent and field any communication in my absence.

Having a business partner like Julia will bring a higher level of service to our clients.

And now, a little bit about Julia…

Julia was born in Iowa but moved to Rochester at age five when her father became the head football coach at St. John Fisher College (Go Cardinals)!  She was raised in Rochester and loves calling it home!  Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher and a Master’s degree in Communication from SUNY Brockport.  She knows a lot about our local landscape.  Julia says her favorite part about living in Rochester is enjoying all four seasons with her husband, daughter and one wild English Springer Spaniel.

I know you will love getting to know Julia!  I am excited to bring a higher level of service to my clients and I know Julia is the perfect person to help achieve this goal.  I am thankful to have someone like her by my side.  I am also grateful for my many amazing clients and your continued support and referrals!  Please join me in welcoming Julia.  And, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Some people I’m thankful for–colleagues Julia Furano, Frank Mazzarella, me and Lisa Merrick