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Understanding the Differences Between Hiring a Real Estate Agent in Mercer County and Selling Your House to a Professional Buyer

By Cardwell Thaxton

Understanding the differences between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer can make a significant impact on the financial outcome of your sale. While those considering selling may instinctively follow the traditional listing method through an agent, it has become more mainstream to work with a professional buyer for the many benefits they offer.

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if your house is in perfect or near-perfect condition, a traditional listing with a real estate agent in Mercer County may be able to gain you a higher profit margin on the sale. A professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group will take the time to listen to you and advise you if it would be in your best interest, given your circumstances both personally and financially, to work with a traditional real estate agent. This attention and consideration of your unique situation is a significant difference between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer

Less Than Perfect

If your house needs repairs, a direct sale may pay more, especially considering you simply will not have to worry about making the repairs. Working with a professional buyer means working with a team of experts on hand from every real estate industry. By working with a professional buyer, this team of professionals enables them to purchase quickly by eliminating the need and expenses of professional inspections and appraisals and the legal risks surrounding disclosures.  Walking away from repairs on the property is a substantial time and money-saving difference for you between hiring a real estate agent in L Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group.

Quick Closings

For those selling due to economic or personal hardship, skipping all of the listing processes rather than risk having a home stagnating on the market could mean all the difference between solving your problems almost immediately and financial ruin. If you have had to relocate before your home has sold, you may not be able to carry both properties for very long without sinking under the financial burden. These sellers save time and money by avoiding all of the red tape involved with a buyer that needs to qualify for a mortgage, which is a significant difference between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer. An investor can close faster, and unlike a real estate agent, they can guarantee your closing date. Because of the freedom of working with a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group, you could walk away with cash in hand in as little as 30 days and, in some cases, even less time. 

Expenses

The average commission on a real estate sale is near seven percent or $7,000 from a sales price of $100,000. The profit you may have anticipated will be nowhere in sight as you continue to pay for all of the expenses of listing the home upfront out of your pocket, including any costs of the demands your agent may make for the prep and marketing of your home. Professional fees for appraisals and inspections, required for most buyers seeking to qualify for a mortgage with a lender, also come from your funds. An investor does not charge commissions or other expenses, which is an appealing difference to your wallet, between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer. When you meet with a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group, they will explain every step of how they reach their figure and come to a consensus with you on a price that you fully agree is a fair offer. And, the offer you receive is what you get at closing. There are no commissions or other hidden fees that come off of the top, leaving you with less of your hard-earned investment dollars after closing.

No Showings

For many sellers, showings are why they delay or even avoid listing their home, even if they are unhappy where they are. They simply cannot imagine allowing strangers to walk through their home, virtually or in-person. Still, others cannot handle any further pressure within their home, and keeping everything in showing condition at all times and working around everyone’s schedule can be stressful in the best of times. Skipping the headaches of showings is one of the most appreciated differences between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County Township and selling your house to a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group.

Ready to learn more about the beneficial differences between hiring a real estate agent in Mercer County and selling your house to a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group? The Cardwell Thaxton Group is happy to answer any questions you may have about what would work best for your home. At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, our outstanding professional buyers are ready to help you! Contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today! 

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AMAZING WEST VIRGINIA LAND AUCTION 536 +/- ACRES of WOODED LAND AND FIELDS Hatcher Road, Princeton, WV SEALED BIDDING ONLY SEALED BIDS TO BE OPENED AUGUST 4 AT 1:00PM PRINCETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1809 WEST MAIN STREET, PRINCETON,WV 24740 Property Tour Dates July 14 and July 22 2:00PM-5:00PM Private appointments may also be scheduled to see this property. Call Martha Hilton at 304-667-7060 INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED BELOW THAT DETAIL THE REQUIREMENTS TO REQUEST A SEALED BID PURCHASE AGREEMENT West Virginia Land Auction #WestVirginiaAcreage536

AUCTIONEER’S COMMENTS: ALMOST HEAVEN!! WHAT AN AMAZING PIECE OF PROPERTY!! This wonderful property sits high on a mountain side in beautiful Mercer County, West Virginia. It is a hunter’s paradise. Plenty of wooded areas, multiple springs and a fully stocked pond. The property also features multiple open fields that are currently being cut for hay. The property has also been used as a functional cattle farm during its lifetime. The property is easily accessible by the main access road. Several roads cross the property and allow for easy passage for farm equipment and ATV. Additional logging roads that form a trail system allow for simple and easy passage across and through the wooded areas by ATV . This property is perfect for an off the grid style campsite, weekend camper getaway or just a nice manageable recreational and hunting tract with convenient access and a private secluded feel. Located close to interstate 77 from two different exits, either Princeton (Rt. 460 East) or Athens (Eads Mill Rd. & Pisgah Rd.) exits. This property is approximately 15 minutes east of Princeton,WV and Interstate 77. If you’ve been looking for that private piece of land that you can call your own, you’ll want to take a look at this one. Sold subject to seller confirmation and acceptance of highest bid received Required minimum bid – $350,000.00 Acreage – 536 +/- acres Great trail system Electricity present on central parcel along with small caretaker’s house Multiple large open fields surrounded by wooded areas. Open fields currently being cut for hay Several springs and fully stocked spring-fed pond Food plots already present Parcel ID Number and Legal Description 05 11001500000000 184 ACS PAYNES FK 05 11001600000000 187.5 ACS PAYNES FK 05 11001700000000 0.62 ACS PAYNES FK 05 12001100000000 92.25 ACS PAYNES FK 05 20000600000000 71.80 ACS PAYNES FK Municipality: Mercer County Zoning:Tax Class 2, Land Use 112 Active Farm RECOMMENDED DIRECTIONS AND ACCESS POINT – Interstate 77 to Route 460 East. Travel approximately 5 miles – Left turn onto Goodwins Chapel Road. Travel 1.2 miles. – Left turn onto Cheesy Creek Road. Travel 0.1 mile – Sharp left onto Hatcher Road. Travel approx. 4.4 miles to property entrance NOTE: Hatcher Road is a narrow, paved, unlined road that turns to gravel around the 3.3 mile mark. After traveling on the gravel for approx. 1.1 miles you should arrive at the property entrance. West Virginia Land Auction #WestVirginiaAcreage536

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC NOTE: buyers traveling from the south or from northern VA are advised to detour around Interstate 77 North. There are major delays being caused by construction approximately eight miles south of Princeton,WV and the intersection of Rt. 460. Suggested alternate routes traveling from the south or northern VA are: – Interstate 81 to Dublin, VA. Route 100 North to Pearisburg, VA. Route 460 West then travel approx. 20 miles to Goodwins Chapel Road on the right. -Interstate 81 to Christiansburg, VA. Route 460 West toward Blacksburg, VA. Travel approx. 50 miles on Rt. 460 West to Goodwins Chapel Road on the right. -Interstate 77 North to the Bluefield, WV exit 1 and Route 52 north. Travel approx. 2 miles to the ramp for Rt. 460 East. Take Rt. 460 East approx. 17 miles on Rt. 460 East to Goodwins Chapel Road on the left. Questions??Call Martha Hilton, Broker at 304-667-7060 SEALED BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS for SEALED BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION TO REQUEST A SEALED BID PACKET AND PLACE A BID: Detailed Bidder’s Information Packets containing the Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement, title reports, tax parcel numbers, aerial and topographic maps and bidding instructions are available from Vision Quest Realty via email, fax or mail order. Contact Martha Hilton at agentwv@mountain.net or call 304-667-7060 West Virginia Land Auction #WestVirginiaAcreage536

REAL ESTATE TERMS: 1. TERMS OF SALE: This Auction is being conducted subject to the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement. Five tracts totaling approximately five hundred and thirty six (536) +/- acres in the State of West Virginia, Mercer County. The Auction Tracts are being offered for sale as a whole. 2. BIDDER’S INFORMATION PACKET: Detailed Bidder’s Information Packets containing the Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement, title reports, tax parcel numbers, aerial and topographic maps and bidding instructions are available from Auction Company via email, fax or mail order. 3. PROPERTIES OFFERED SUBJECT TO MINIMUM BID: The property in its entirety is offered subject to the seller’s confirmation of the highest bid. All bids presented must be greater than or equal to the published Minimum Bid of $350,000.00 4. BIDDING: The Auction Tracts are being offered by a sealed bid auction. ELECTRONIC MAIL BIDS, U.S MAIL BIDS, BIDS DELIVERED BY DELIVERY SERVICE (UPS, FEDEX, ETC.): To participate and bid in the auction via mail, delivery service or electronic mail, all fully executed and signed Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreements (contained in the Bidder’s Information Packet) must be completed and delivered to Martha Hilton, Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty, on or before 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Friday, August 3, 2018. All bids sent through U.S. Mail or by delivery service, must be sent by certifiable means, requiring a signature upon receipt. Bids may be emailed, mailed or delivered to: Martha Hilton, Broker and Auctioneer 951 Washington Street, West Lewisburg, WV 24901 agentwv@mountain.net HAND DELIVERED BIDS: With prior approval from Martha Hilton, Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty, fully executed and signed Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreements (contained in the Bidder’s Information Packet) may also be hand delivered to Martha Hilton at the Princeton Presbyterian Church located at 1809 West Main Street, Princeton, WV 24740 on Saturday, August 4, 2018 before 12:30 pm. All requests for hand delivery at the Princeton Presbyterian Church must be received via electronic mail. No requests for hand delivery and no hand delivered bids will be accepted after 12:30 PM on August 4, 2018. 5. BID BASIS: Bidding is by a lump sum bid, not per acre. 6. BUYER’S PREMIUM: A ten percent (10%) buyer’s premium must be added to the final High Bid to determine the total Purchase Price. Example: $400,000.00 bid + $40,000.00 buyer’s premium = $440,000.00 total purchase price 7. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT: A Deposit of 10% of your bid must accompany the bid either by cashier’s or certified check or wire transfer. Deposit checks must be made payable to “Vision Quest Realty Trust Fund ”. Cashier’s checks will not be deposited during the bid consideration period. All Deposits on offers not accepted will be returned to the respective bidders by August 28, 2018 with time allowed for mail delivery. Deposits for accepted winning Bids are NON-REFUNDABLE and will be deposited to the Escrow account of Martha Hilton, Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty, and held per the terms of the Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement. Call 304-520-0992 or 304-645-7700 for wiring instructions. 8. BID OPENING: Bids will be opened at the Princeton Presbyterian Church located at 1809 West Main Street, Princeton, WV 24740 on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM, Eastern Time. Only the high bids will be announced.

9. NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED BIDS: The successful bidder(s) will be notified if their bid(s) has/have been accepted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, August 9, 2018. 10. TIE BIDS: In the event of any tie bids, all tied bidders will be given another opportunity to make their best and final offer with 5 business days’ notice. 11. SETTLEMENT: Seller will prepare, and Buyer(s) will accept, a General Warranty Deed. Buyer(s) and Seller shall pay their own settlement costs as is customary in the state of West Virginia. Each party will be responsible for its own attorneys’ fees. Seller is providing a commitment for title insurance for all Auction Tracts. If Buyer elects to purchase title insurance, the title insurance premium shall be at the Buyer’s expense. All Auction Tracts shall be conveyed per the Property Description in the commitment for title insurance. The settlement date shall be on or before Sept 6, 2018. 12. ALL SALES ARE FINAL: All property is auctioned “AS IS, WHERE IS” with all faults in its condition at the time of sale without recourse by way of refund, reduction of the purchase price, or otherwise. Bidders should perform such independent investigation with respect to the property as they deem necessary or appropriate. 13. FINANCING: Your bidding and purchase of the property is not conditional upon financing. Be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing. Any and all buyers requiring financing MUST present a letter of qualification or pre-approval to Martha Hilton prior to the date and time of the auction. 14. BROKER PARTICIPATION: Any appropriately licensed West Virginia broker whose agent properly registers the successful high bidder will be paid a commission of 20% of the net buyer’s premium at settlement by the Seller. Broker Participation Applications must be on a Martha Hilton Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty, Broker Participation form and contain the name, address and signature of agent and prospect as well as the Broker’s license number and Federal Tax ID number. The form must be received in the office of Martha Hilton Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty, 24 hours prior to the receipt of or accompanying the Sealed Bid Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Deposit. Agents acting as principals buying on their own account, on account of a business in which they are a principal member, on behalf of family members, other licensed real estate agents, or who represent prospects that have had prior contact with the Seller or Auction Company are not eligible. An agent may register multiple qualified bidders. 15. BOUNDARY LINES: Boundaries on aerial photos and topographic maps are approximate. Potential buyers will have ample opportunity to inspect boundary lines during scheduled property tour dates or by scheduling a private tour of the property. Buyer assumes all risk associated with entry upon the land and traversing the land. 16. ACREAGE AND SQUARE FEET: All acreages and square feet descriptions are approximate. If there is a discrepancy between the seller, Vision Quest Realty, Martha Hilton Broker and Auctioneer, its contractors, employees, affiliates, assigns and the actual acreage and/or square feet as determined by a surveyor or appraiser, the final accepted high bid and subsequent sales price including the buyer’s premium will not be adjusted. The statements, while not guaranteed, are from reliable sources. Any costs incurred in establishing boundaries shall be the responsibility of the buyer. Each sale is subject to easements, rights-of-way, reservation and/or restrictions of record. 17. RESERVE AUCTION: Once declared the high bidder and signing the required Sealed Bid Real Estate Purchase Agreement, the offer shall be irrevocable for seven (7) business days from the date of submission, and shall not be withdrawn for any reason by buyer. If not accepted by seller within that time frame by delivery of a signed copy of the Sealed Bid Real Estate Purchase Agreement, the Sealed Bid Real Estate Purchase Agreement and the buyer’s offer shall become null and void and the deposit held by the auction company shall be promptly returned to the buyer. 18. INDEMNIFICATION OF AGENT AND CLOSER: Buyer jointly and agrees to indemnify and hold closer and agent their agents, principals, associates, affiliates, assigns and employees harmless against any and all losses, claims, damages or liabilities and expenses not resulting from agent or closer’s bad faith or gross negligence, including costs of investigation, attorney fees, and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by agent or closer hereunder relative to the performance of their duties related to the parties or the property, including without limitation any litigation arising from or in respect of this contract or the transactions contemplated hereby. Closer and agent shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any act done or omitted by them in good faith. Closer and agent are authorized to act on any document believed by them in good faith to be executed by the proper party or parties, and will incur no liability in so acting. Closer and agent are in all respects and for all purposes third party beneficiaries of this contract to the extent that this contract would entitle them to rights or benefits if they were signatory parties hereto, and each of them is entitled to enforce such rights and benefits, as herein provided, to the same extent they would be entitled if they were such signatory parties. ANY INDEMNIFICATION, DEFENSE OR HOLD HARMLESS OBLIGATION OF BUYER FOR THE BENEFIT OF SELLER, CLOSER, OR AGENT IN THIS CONTRACT SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING AND/OR TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT. 19. GENERAL: The information contained in this brochure and otherwise provided by Seller and Auction Company is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, error, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company. 20. AGENCY: Martha Hilton, Auctioneer and Broker, Vision Quest Realty and her representatives represent the Seller. 21. QUESTIONS: Sale related questions should be directed to: Martha Hilton at 304-667-7060 or agentwv@mountain.net Vision Quest Realty WV0004244 WV#1357

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‘Robust Training’ Powers Success

Vitals: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Years in business: 23, though roots go back more than 100 years Size: 75 offices, 5,500 sales associates Regions served: Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern half of Delaware, lower two-thirds of New Jersey 2019 sales volume: $11 billion 2019 transactions: 32,000 www.foxroach.com In 1993, Larry Flick V began his career in real estate and financial services as a mortgage consultant, rising to management in 2006.

He currently serves as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® in Pennsylvania, and as president of The Trident Group, which consists of a mortgage company, title company and insurance company.

Through the years, Flick has accomplished a great deal, leading his organizations to more than $12 billion in sales.

Flick also sits on the board of Fox & Roach Charities, a non-profit charitable organization helping children and families in stressful life circumstances. Since its formation, it has donated $7 million and 241,000 volunteer hours to more than 250 local non-profit organizations [at press time]. What was the motivation behind your decision to get into the real estate industry? Larry Flick: My family has been in real estate since I was born. When I was in college, I was leaning toward going to law school, but when I approached my senior year, I thought more about it. I like the activity of the real estate and mortgage business. I like the pace. I like helping people achieve their dreams, and I like what we do at our company.

How have you approached growing your business this year? LF: On Feb. 4, we announced the acquisition of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate in Central New Jersey, and we are very excited about a new relationship with them. They have more than 700 associates and closed over 3,000 transactions last year. That has increased our marketshare to 18 percent in Mercer County and expanded our footprint into Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

What is your secret for motivating agents to success? LF: We have a robust training program that includes both live training and online training. What we’ve started to do recently is break up the training into beginner, intermediate and advanced classes so that agents are being taught at the appropriate speed. We also have “mastermind” sessions where we get our top agents together so they can share their best practices with each other.

Why are agents attracted to your firm? LF: We feel that selling real estate successfully is about relationships. It’s about our relationships—meaning the leadership team—with our sales associates, and their relationships with their customers. We provide our associates with everything they need to achieve their goals. That means the tools, technology and support they need to be successful.

How can agents best work with today’s millennial buyers? LF: You have to be very quick. You also have to be very responsive. Your service has to be exceptional, and when it’s not, you need to respond accordingly. If there’s a problem with a transaction, you need to fix it, and fix it quickly.

How does your firm separate itself from the competition? LF: We are No. 1 in most of our markets, with approximately three times the marketshare of the company in second. That gives us more signage than anyone else and helps us attract the best agents in the marketplace. We also give back to our community through Fox & Roach Charities, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Keith Loria is a contributing editor to RISMedia.

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So proud and honored to have this woman by my side. She is the definition of love ❤️ , passion 💕 , purpose 🙏🏻 and drive 🚗 ! She is beyond determined to be the best person and now real estate agent ever. Love ❤️ being able to spend our Sunday’s doing an open house 🏡 , hustling 🏃🏻 🏃🏻‍♀️ and changing lives. Here is to you Nancy Evans and all of the success you are and will continue to have ! #life #inspirationalquotes #freedom #coaching #gratitude (at Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfHVECFSFD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qwyumg8oyqxb

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This Holmby Hills estate sold last year for $90 million. Now it's back at $180 million

Just 10 months after being sold for $90 million, making it the second-largest sale ever in Los Angeles County at the time, the historic Owlwood estate has returned to the market for double the price.

The 10-acre Holmby Hills property features a 12,000-square-foot 1936 Tuscan-style mansion designed by architect Robert D. Farquhar. Among its famous former residents: actor Tony Curtis and, later, singing duo Sonny Bono and Cher.

Owlwood consists of three buildable parcels. One lot is currently vacant, the second includes the 1936 home and the third is home to a complex that includes a swimming pool, a guesthouse and a sunken tennis court.

The three parcels were combined in 2002 by the late billionaire Toland Arnall, founder of Ameriquest Capital Corp., and his wife, Dawn.

Last year the storied estate sold to Sturmer Pippin Investments. Bob Shapiro, head of Sturmer Pippin Investments and chief executive of Woodbridge Luxury Homes, said that since the sale he has hired “the best of the best to put together a redevelopment plan which will boost the property’s value while maintaining the architectural integrity of the home’s origin.”

The development will include an option to subdivide a portion of the acreage into buildable land or additional homes as a part of a gated enclave with a private street.

“Nowhere else can you find 10 park-like acres in the middle of Holmby Hills,” said Tyrone McKillen, co-founder of Plus Development group. “It’s probably one of the greatest single properties in all of America.”

One of the biggest questions: At $180 million, who will buy it?

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Paul Habibi, professor of real estate at UCLA, said it is about finding a buyer who recognizes the property as a historic one-of-a-kind estate.

“Those streets in Holmby Hills have some of the highest prices in the nation,” said Habibi. “If there is a property that is going to command a price at $180 million, it is going to be in that area.”

Habibi also said putting a $180-million price on the home could be a marketing strategy to give the home more buzz.

Bret Parsons, real estate agent and architectural director for Coldwell Banker, said Owlwood’s sellers are smart to take advantage of a “stratospheric” market where people will pay almost anything for trophy homes.

“Owlwood is a metaphor for the dramatically rising prices of properties in Los Angeles and Southern California, and people are taking advantage of it,” Parsons said.

Last year, for instance, two notable Holmby Hills properties were each sold for $100 million: the Playboy Mansion, and a home on Carolwood Drive purchased by investor Tom Gores. And shortly after Owlwood’s sale, the Manor — the former Candy and Aaron Spelling estate in Holmby Hills — was listed for $200 million.

He added that it’s ultimately the buyer who determines the value of a home: “Homes have no value until someone is willing to pay something for them.”

Plus Development Group will oversee the development of the Owlwood property. Adam Rosenfeld, co-founder of Mercer Vine, an L.A.-based real estate agency, is the listing agent.

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The Great American Eclipse is today: Here’s what you need to know. Jerry Lewis, a legendary comic and devoted philanthropist, died Sunday at 91. California’s physician-assisted death law has an unforeseen benefit. The drug scandal involving USC’s former medical school dean could affect a high-stakes legal battle with the U.C. system.

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The Great American Eclipse is today: Here’s what you need to know. Jerry Lewis, a legendary comic and devoted philanthropist, died Sunday at 91. California’s physician-assisted death law has an unforeseen benefit. The drug scandal involving USC’s former medical school dean could affect a high-stakes legal battle with the U.C. system.

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The Great American Eclipse is today: Here’s what you need to know. Jerry Lewis, a legendary comic and devoted philanthropist, died Sunday at 91. California’s physician-assisted death law has an unforeseen benefit. The drug scandal involving USC’s former medical school dean could affect a high-stakes legal battle with the U.C. system.

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The Great American Eclipse is today: Here’s what you need to know. Jerry Lewis, a legendary comic and devoted philanthropist, died Sunday at 91. California’s physician-assisted death law has an unforeseen benefit. The drug scandal involving USC’s former medical school dean could affect a high-stakes legal battle with the U.C. system.

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President Trump again addressed Charlottesville yesterday — this time, he called out white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the KKK. Trump went back to blaming both sides for the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville. Corporate America has had enough of President Trump’s response to Charlottesville. President Trump appears caught in a cycle of anger and provocation. A tourist district in Barcelona became the scene of terrorism Thursday.

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President Trump again addressed Charlottesville yesterday — this time, he called out white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the KKK. Trump went back to blaming both sides for the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville. Corporate America has had enough of President Trump’s response to Charlottesville. President Trump appears caught in a cycle of anger and provocation. A tourist district in Barcelona became the scene of terrorism Thursday.

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A tourist district in Barcelona became the scene of terrorism Thursday. President Trump appears caught in a cycle of anger and provocation. Unofficial USC mascot Tommy Trojan now has a female counterpart. LAUSD opened its first boys’ school.

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A tourist district in Barcelona became the scene of terrorism Thursday. President Trump appears caught in a cycle of anger and provocation. Unofficial USC mascot Tommy Trojan now has a female counterpart. LAUSD opened its first boys’ school.

Credits: Robert Gauthier / KTLA / Allen J. Schaben

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After nearly a half-hour delay, United Launch Alliance was able to send an Atlas V rocket into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Friday.

After nearly a half-hour delay, United Launch Alliance was able to send an Atlas V rocket into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Friday.

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The ACLU announced Aug. 17 that it wouldn’t represent white supremacist groups that want to demonstrate with guns. (Aug. 18, 2017) (Sign up for our free video newsletter here http://bit.ly/2n6VKPR)

The ACLU announced Aug. 17 that it wouldn’t represent white supremacist groups that want to demonstrate with guns. (Aug. 18, 2017) (Sign up for our free video newsletter here http://bit.ly/2n6VKPR)

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Stephanie Bellanova: Education Lays the Foundation for Success

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Those who have been involved in the central New Jersey real estate market for a while know the name Ann Davis, as she’s spent the past three decades as a leading REALTOR® and advocate for the profession.

That’s why it’s no surprise that her daughter, Stephanie Bellanova, is exhibiting just as much love for the profession and finding just as much success as owner/partner of ERA Central Realty Group. Bellanova is a charter member of the ERA Young Leaders Network, and a member of the board of directors of the Mercer County Board of REALTORS®.

Under Bellanova’s leadership, the firm was ranked as the No. 1 ERA Real Estate company in New Jersey, and among the top 25 ERA brokerages in the country. Coming off almost $246 million in sales, she believes that 2017 will be another strong year for the firm.

“Our market has been steady,” says Bellanova. “There’s been an entrance of more REOs to the market, but it’s been at an acceptable pace. Our increased business is due to consumer confidence and our agents’ continued proactiveness.”

With five offices and 150 agents, the firm is focused on expanding within its existing branches. And the rise of REOs has spawned the firm’s first REO department.

“We’ll be looking to increase agent count if the agent is the right fit, but more importantly, we’ll be helping our existing agents grow their business,” says Bellanova. “For us, it’s all about creating an environment where our agents are comfortable and look forward to being a part of it all.”

Training and agent support are important to Bellanova and the firm, which is why ERA Central Realty Group offers an in-house training program, conducted live throughout the firm’s five offices, with the trainer fully accessible to all agents, anytime.

“It’s all about continual education on everything, from us to the agents, so agents are armed for conversations in the field,” says Bellanova. “We provide ATM training, or Agent Training Modules, which consist of live, in-house sessions for both new and experienced agents, plus web-based training via ERA and on the job/in the field, as well.”

The biggest challenge for the firm is the same as it’s been for a while—finding agents who are the right fit for its culture of collaboration and caring.

“Finding people who are interested in a career in real estate who are not currently licensed isn’t always easy,” says Bellanova. “There are so many people wanting to run their own business that are stuck in corporate jobs. If we can reach them and show them how they can succeed in real estate, that’s a great opportunity for them and us.”

It’s through training, support and showing agents that they’re partners in the business that keeps people interested and coming to the firm, and those are areas in which Bellanova will provide nothing but the best.

Vitals: ERA Central Realty Group Years in Business: 31 Size: 5 branch offices, 150 agents Regions Served: Central New Jersey, including Mercer, Burlington, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties 2016 Sales Volume: $245,846,000 2016 Transactions: 1,004 units www.eracentral.com

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How The Cardwell Thaxton Group Is Helping Homeowners in Mercer County While Improving the Communities Nearby

By Cardwell Thaxton

How The Cardwell Thaxton Group is helping homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby. Professional investors understand the risks involved in taking on the problems of homeowners. If you have had even the slightest experience in real estate, you have heard the phrase “location, location, location” as the primary requirement of making a good real estate investment. The location has a powerful influence on the long-term value of the property. After all, passive income is the real estate investor’s goal. 

Firm investments should always be in the best location available within the investor’s budget, the more attractive, the longer it will hold value. As professional real estate investors conducting our day-to-day business at The Cardwell Thaxton Group means homeowners in the area will continue to realize a higher return on their investment per unit. Read on to learn more about how The Cardwell Thaxton Group is helping homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby. 

Significant Role in Property Values

Properties that have fallen into various states of disrepair, from overgrown lawns which are eyesores to abandoned homes that attract criminal activity, cause the price of nearby homes for sale to fall on the market. Professional real estate investors like The Cardwell Thaxton Group quickly rehab properties, put them back on the market. As a side effect, upgrading the property reduces crime statistics overall, providing the underlying benefit of making the community more desirable, boosting the nearest residents’ quality of life. This positive influence further increases neighboring property values as The Cardwell Thaxton Group is helping homeowners in Mercer County while improving nearby communities. 

Creating Jobs in Mercer County

As professional investors, we repair and restore homes working with a network built from the top professionals from every walk of industry associated with real estate. Starting with the initial meeting with a seller, we make the process quick and easy by handling everything in-house until the buyer moves in.  From the appraiser to the notary and all other people involved, professional real estate investors like The Cardwell Thaxton Group create opportunities. Higher employment numbers also increase property values for the residents in the area overall and is another way The Cardwell Thaxton Group helps homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby. 

Fair Offers

We work with homeowners to agree on a fair offer for their homes. We walk sellers step by step through our simple contract, explaining just how we reach our offer. Comps, a process of comparing the subject property to the nearest homes with like features and similar in size sold most recently, help real estate agents, investors like The Cardwell Thaxton Group, and even professional appraisers determine a property’s current value. Understanding the influence that comparables have in completing the home appraisal, it just wouldn’t make any sense for professional real estate investors in Mercer County to make insultingly low-ball offers that would negatively impact their real estate investments. Because we pay great prices, The Cardwell Thaxton Group helps homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby. 

Quick Closings

We pay in cash and because we don’t have to jump through any hoops for a lender and our team includes every professional required for a real estate transaction from start to finish, we can work extremely fast. You won’t be paying any holding costs as your property listing lingers on the MLS. Inevitably, lingering listings lead to real estate agents advising you to lower your asking price continually. At the same time, your mortgage payments and all of the other bills associated with the property continue, and the clock ticks slowly as you wait for the right buyer to come along. The Cardwell Thaxton Group is helping homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby. 

Your Best Interest 

We sleep well at night knowing that The Cardwell Thaxton Group is always fair and honest. When we meet with a homeowner, we take the time to listen to what is pushing the drive to sell the home, any problems the sellers may be facing, financial, personal, or with the property itself, and help solve their problems. If working with a traditional real estate agent is doable for you as a seller, we will tell you if that is a better option in your scenario. Our passion allows sellers to gain the most profit from the sale while working within their given circumstances, helping ensure Mercer County has a healthy real estate market. 

We make it easy! Why not let our knowledge and experience at The Cardwell Thaxton Group be your guide through selling or buying real estate in Mercer County? Our top priority at The Cardwell Thaxton Group is helping homeowners in Mercer County while improving the communities nearby.  At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we care for buyers and sellers as individuals because they are also our neighbors. Find out how we can help you solve your problems! At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we are more than happy to answer any questions about the process. Feel free to express any concerns you have, and we understand you may feel overwhelmed because this may be the largest investment or sale of a property during your lifetime. Contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today!

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5 Ways The Cardwell Thaxton Group is Revolutionizing Real Estate in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we take a different approach to real estate. We offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional method of home buying and sales, including listing on the MLS with a real estate agent or attempting to sell on your own. Here are five ways The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate in Mercer County.

Local

We work with you directly because we are a part of your community, unlike impersonal online transactions with investors who have never even been to Mercer County. Fully invested in improving our local neighborhoods one property at a time, The Cardwell Thaxton Group is proud to know our work contributes to increased property value and lower crime statistics. When you work with The Cardwell Thaxton Group, you’re hiring our entire network of professionals from every industry associated with real estate and home repairs. We also increase employment opportunities in the area through our work, which boosts overall market value. With the power of cash and our experienced team, The Cardwell Thaxton Group has revolutionized real estate in Mercer County.

Listen to Your Problems

Listing your home on the MLS means paying high commissions. It also means prepping your home for showings and the possibility of holding costs and expensive repairs. It can also take a great deal of time for these listings to sell. At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we understand your concerns about what may be one of the largest real property transactions of your lifetime. We stop and take the time to listen to your unique situation, to help you buy a home or sell your home in the best way for your circumstances. These issues may include time constraints, personal or financial obstacles, or sellers facing extensive repairs that make their case challenging. At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we will answer all of your questions. Because we want you to fully understand the risks and possible profit gained by the home sales method you choose, The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate in Mercer County by educating our buyers and sellers about the effects of their decisions.

Review Your Options

Your home is likely one of the largest financial investments of your lifetime. When selling, The Cardwell Thaxton Group helps you look at all of your options because The Cardwell Thaxton Group wants you to feel confident about the home sales method you select. When we meet buyers or sellers, we bring all factors into account. We take the time to explain each step of the transaction, helping both buyers and sellers feel confident with their decisions. When you work with us to sell your home, we offer full transparency in how we reach our offer, working with you to agree on a fair price. Another way The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate in Mercer County is by suggesting sellers better suited by listing their property on the MLS contact a real estate agent directly.

Convenience

Another way The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate Mercer County is by offering a convenient way to sell a home, much like making a quick and convenient trade-in towards a new product. For sellers that may not have any issues with their property yet would simply prefer to avoid all of the hassles of listings, showings, negotiations, and the like, we offer a one-stop-shop. Not only can we quickly buy their home, usually closing within 30 days or less, but we also have an inventory of newly rehabilitated properties becoming available regularly.

Choose Your Closing Date

Because we won’t be moving into the house, The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate in Mercer County by allowing sellers to move when it is more suitable to their schedule. This flexibility in setting the closing date means that you won’t have to worry about any temporary housing solutions between your existing property’s closing date and the move-in date for your new home. You can go ahead and start making plans for your new home, relying on our firm closing date. We make it easy because when it’s time to move, you can just take whatever you want to keep with you. We will take care of the rest on your behalf, and you won’t even need to clean! 

Feel free to call The Cardwell Thaxton Group with any questions you may have, with no obligation. Our focus is on helping buyers and sellers resolve their problems. The professionals at The Cardwell Thaxton Group stay in tune with the market because of our dedication to helping you earn the highest potential profit. We also understand how important building wealth through real estate investments can be to your future potential passive income. The Cardwell Thaxton Group helps buyers layout both short and long-term plans for their real estate investments, including their exit strategy. At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we interact with the Mercer County real estate market every day, follow updates on upcoming trends in real estate and help you with making any adjustments to your investment plans. Ready to learn about even more ways The Cardwell Thaxton Group is revolutionizing real estate in Mercer County? Contact us at (908) 456-1593 today!

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Behind the Numbers – How We Develop Our Offers When Buying Houses in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

Behind the numbers – How we develop our offers when buying houses in Mercer County. When you work with a professional buyer to sell your home, helping you realize the most money from your sale is our top priority, a bonus of working with us is that you move on with the plans for your future, knowing the exact date you can rely on for the closing. We will look behind the numbers – how we develop our offers when buying houses in Mercer County. 

The high commissions for which traditional real estate agents are known is one of the main reasons homeowners want to sell their homes another way. Because they are unaware of the benefits of working with a professional buyer, many home sellers face financial ruin when they try to sell their houses independently. Suppose your financial situation allows you the freedom to wait for the right buyer. Once they have viewed your property and spoken with you about your circumstances, if you’d gain more by listing your home in the traditional method, a professional buyer will advise you to work with a real estate agent. When a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group��develops our offers when buying homes in Mercer County, you should consider an offer in full, subtracting no commission or other hidden fees from the sale price at closing. You keep the total amount offered by a professional buyer.

Additionally, continuing to pay for the property eats away slowly at the profit margin. Should your home have reached an age where repairs have become an almost monthly expense, the amount you hoped to make on the sale will dwindle even faster. When you decide to sell to us, you skip all of the steps required by buyers forced to qualify for financing to purchase your property. We relieve you of the financial burdens of making repairs and legal risks involved with the disclosure in traditional home sales, taking them all onto our shoulders. We will be absorbing all of the expenses such as taxes and have a great deal of money tied up in the property until fully rehabbed and resold. Professional buyers like The Cardwell Thaxton Group must consider their overhead when making an offer when buying houses in Mercer County, including working with the best experts from every walk of the real estate industry, which is essential to our business model. 

Comps

Comparable sales, known as comps in the real estate industry, are based on the recent sales of the nearest and most similar properties in size, features, and condition to your home. This method of determining the fair market price of a standard listing and is an integral part of developing our offers when buying houses in Mercer County is the same method used by traditional real estate agents.

Estimated Repairs

When we meet with sellers to develop our offers when buying houses in Mercer County, there will be an evaluation of the repair costs. Professional buyers like The Cardwell Thaxton Group will explain each expense in detail. Depending on the age and condition of a home, there may be unseen issues that factor into the risks a professional buyer may be taking upon themselves and could affect the offer made as well. These factors will be explained in detail to fully understand the underlying financial risk involved in our buying your home. These repair costs naturally reduce the market value determined previously in the comps presented for your property.

Time is an important variable when you list your home for sale, and as the saying goes, time is money. The longer a listing lingers on the market, the less the seller will realize for the property. There won’t be a disappointing last-minute call from your agent about your buyer failing to qualify for the loan because we buy homes for cash. Paying cash allows a professional buyer like The Cardwell Thaxton Group the ability to guarantee your closing date, usually within 30 days or less, meaning you can leave all of your worries about finding a buyer behind. You can carry on with life as usual because there won’t be any need to worry about continually cleaning and changing your schedule around for showings or other appointments. Just keep your wallet in your pocket because you won’t have to pay for a professional inspector, appraiser, or cleaning crew. Working with a professional buyer means you can sell your home while sitting back and relaxing, saving your quality time for your family and friends. 

At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we are happy to answer any questions or concerns about your situation that you may have. Professional buyers from The Cardwell Thaxton Group will walk you step by step through how your home’s value is determined. Once we have reached a mutual agreement on a fair price, you’ll understand just how we develop our offers at The Cardwell Thaxton Group when buying houses in Mercer County! Call us - The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today to learn more about how we can help you sell your home!

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Why You Need to Compare Your Options When Selling Your House in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

Why do you need to compare your options when selling your house in Mercer County? Hybrid agents and investors have teamed up to bring you the best of both worlds. For some, selling your house in Mercer County is better with your hybrid agent investor acting as a traditional real estate agent. In other cases, you will profit more by selling your home with the hybrid agent acting as a professional investor. Read on to learn just a few of the reasons why you need to compare your options.

Time

If time is not of any concern, working with a hybrid agent when selling your house in Mercer County may be a better option for you. When homes are new or in nearly new condition, the traditional market will likely bring a better value for the property.

On the flip side, when selling your house in Mercer County through a direct sale to an investor like the professional hybrid agents and investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group, you will be closing in a matter of days or a few weeks in most cases. The ability to save you time saves you the costs of holding onto the property until it sells.

Repairs

If you are not at all concerned about what an inspector may find when selling your house in Mercer County, working with an agent like the professional hybrid agents and investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group makes sense. Homes staged to have curb appeal do exceptionally well, stopping buyers who are browsing by. They can take a virtual tour of your property within minutes of starting their online house hunt.

A traditional listing can be costly if repairs have been piling up. Waiting to complete repairs can delay closing and end up costing you even more as the home lingers on the market.  In this case, you would better off by choosing to sell directly to a professional investor when selling your house in Mercer County. An investor like the professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group will buy your home as-is.

Commissions 

When selling your house in Mercer County, working with a hybrid agent, they will be spending a great deal of time, money, and effort bringing your buyer to the door. Many homeowners are happy to pay a professional real estate agent to handle the complicated paperwork, showings, negotiations, and everything else it takes to market and sell a home.

However, because they will not spend time marketing the home or searching for buyers, selling your house in Mercer County through a direct sale to an investor like the professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group gives you the choice of saving the commission for yourself. Every factor involved and how the figures were determined is covered with you in full detail, with no hidden fees or closing costs. You walk away from closing with the amount you were offered, paid in cash.

Run the Numbers

We make it easy for you to make an informed decision. When selling your house in Mercer County, The Cardwell Thaxton Group can offer you several options because of our unique combination of professional hybrid agent investors. The Cardwell Thaxton Group presents you with the data and numbers for each home sales method, allowing you to analyze the factors involved with each option, selecting what works best for you.

One-Stop

You only need to make one stop, with the convenience of our professional hybrid agents and investors all rolled into one at The Cardwell Thaxton Group. If you have any questions about which option is best for your situation, The Cardwell Thaxton Group will take the time to listen. The Cardwell Thaxton Group will address any of your concerns with no obligation. To learn more about how our hybrid agents and investors can help you solve your problems, Contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today and get started.

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How Technology Has Changed the Way People Sell Real Estate in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

How technology has changed the way people sell real estate in Mercer County? Technical advances continue to march forward at light speed, and technology plays a significant role in the Mercer County real estate market. These changes have had a transformative effect on Mercer County real estate transactions and have transformed the relationship between professional investors and licensed real estate agents. A hybrid agent investor can assist any homeowner with the sale of their home, no matter the circumstances they may be facing. We will discuss how technology has changed the way people sell real estate in Mercer County.

At Your Fingertips

Now you can get all the information you need when you’re ready to sell real estate in Mercer County. Online listings have the power to show buyers available properties, which dramatically benefits sellers by increasing the number of potential buyers exponentially. Successful real estate agents take advantage of technology through these listing sites and their social media, email marketing, and other apps to bring buyers to the door. Additionally, a licensed agent like our professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group will enlist professional photographers and drone pilots’ services, enabling buyers to take virtual tours of your home no matter where they live. Suppose this scenario isn’t a good fit for your life right now, or your property is in less than show-worthy condition. In that case, a professional hybrid agent from The Cardwell Thaxton Group can act as an investor and work with you by buying the home directly. 

Comparison Shopping

Buyers with tech-savvy understand exactly how to narrow down their online searches to the type of property they seek, the price range, and location. sell real estate in Mercer County. These listing sites allow for the comparison of options down to the most intricate details. Top agents take advantage of this opportunity to highlight all of your home features. a licensed agent like our professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group understands that they must take the time to ensure your data is complete. Today’s buyers are narrowing down their searches to a few select listings for deeper investigation. If your neighborhood has lost its charm, this can greatly affect interest. Perhaps your home is in a state of disrepair or outdated, making it out of sync with the needs of most buyers. A direct sale to an investor like one of our professional hybrid agents at The Cardwell Thaxton Group may be the solution for you.

Understanding the Data

Technology has had a tremendous impact on the speed and the elimination of problems around distance for real estate transactions. An experienced agent takes this data and scores of other factors that come into play to utilize market data. Real estate agents understand how to set the price right to sell real estate in Mercer County because of their vast experience. Local and national market trends affect the sales price, as does nearby development activity and the pricing of the most recently sold properties, which are most like your own home in size and features. If you know your home doesn’t quite measure up to the scrutinizing, you can rest easy because our hybrid agents can act as an investor at The Cardwell Thaxton Group and buy your home directly.

We offer several options because of the flexibility of our professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group. Whether you are under a time crunch or selling your property is a solution to your financial problems, we are here to answer your questions about the best way to sell your home. The Cardwell Thaxton Group will help you get all of the information you need to make the best decision. The Cardwell Thaxton Group has what it takes to sell your real estate in Mercer County all under one roof. Contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today. 

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5 Things to Do Right Now if You Want to Sell Your House in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

We will explore five things to do right now if you want to sell your house in Mercer County.

Do the Math

Run the numbers. If you want to sell your house in Mercer County, understanding the numbers gives you the freedom to make informed choices and feel confident that you have made the best decision about one of the most significant financial transactions of your lifetime.

As a licensed agent, professional hybrid agent investors will outline the expenses you will face with a traditional listing and help you set the right asking price. Listing your home at the right price plays a significant role in how long the property will linger on the Mercer County market.

As an investor, professional hybrid agent investors will explain how their cash offer was reached and just how quickly you will be closing, often in a matter of a few days or weeks. If time is not on your side, don’t forget to calculate the savings you’ll realize by avoiding months on the Mercer County market.

Estimates

If you want to sell your house in Mercer County, you’ll need to know exactly how much you can spend to fix it up. Are you facing only minor cosmetic updates, or is the property in need of modern features or serious rehabilitation? No matter what work may lay ahead, having professional estimates allows you to deal with real numbers.

As a licensed agent, professional hybrid agent investors will advise you on which features concentrate on updating and even which colors to select, working towards staging the home to gain the highest possible profits on the sale.

As an investor, professional hybrid agent investors will call in their team of professionals and provide you with estimates of the repairs they are taking on, laying everything clearly when they present you with an offer for your home as-is.

Time

Time waits for no one, and you need to determine how long you have before the sale of your home becomes urgent if you want to make the best choice about how to sell your house in Mercer County.

As a licensed agent, professional hybrid agent investors can advise you of their average listing days on the Mercer County market for their listings; however, they cannot provide you with a closing date.

As an investor, hybrid agent investors have the power of cash, and a team of professionals from every walk of the Mercer County real estate industry on call to move quickly. This in-house teamwork gives them the ability to provide a guaranteed closing date, usually within a few days or weeks.

Relocating

If you want to sell your house in Mercer County, have you taken the time to figure out where you will go? 

As a licensed agent, professional hybrid agent investors have access to private listings on the MLS and a network that gives them an inside scoop on new listings built over the years to help you find your new home in Mercer County.

As an investor, professional hybrid agent investors have an inventory of homes for you. Connections among other investors in Mercer County allow them to bring even more available properties to your attention ahead of everyone else in the market for a new home.

The Cardwell Thaxton Group

At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we will go over the numbers on your options and offer you several ways to sell your house in Mercer County. After comparing all of your options, reach out to The Cardwell Thaxton Group. We have the answers all under one roof. The professional hybrid agent investors at The Cardwell Thaxton Group can switch into whichever role provides you the best option. 

Contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 to get started now.

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What If My House Won’t Sell During A Divorce in Mercer County?

By Cardwell Thaxton

If you’re going through a divorce and you’re trying to sell a house, you might be wondering, “what if my house won’t sell during a divorce in Mercer County?” That’s a good question to ask so be sure to read this blog post and we’ll share our best answer with you…

A divorce can be a challenging situation: it’s complicated, it’s expensive, it’s time-consuming, and emotions are running high. And in all that effort you also need to sell your house so that you can split the value of any equity in the house and put it all behind you. But what if your house doesn’t sell? If you’re going through a divorce and wondering, “what if my house won’t sell during a divorce in Mercer County?” then here’s what to do…

What Are The Reasons Your House Doesn’t Sell?

Unfortunately, there are many reasons your house might not sell. Some of the reasons are related to the normal market conditions (and they might be present even if you weren’t going through a divorce). But there might be additional reasons that your house doesn’t sell — for example, maybe you have a complicated divorce or there’s a lot of conflict between each party in the divorce and this makes it too difficult for the buyer to negotiate on the sale of the property.

This Delay Adds To The Problem!

If the house is not selling as quickly as you’d like, this just adds to the problem and it ultimately ends up costing you more — in bills and taxes and mortgage payments, as well as in additional attorneys fees.

Simply put, you might be hoping to get a high price for your house but your divorce could actually be scaring people away and costing you money.

Fortunately there’s another option…

Strategy For Divorce Houses: Sell To A House-Buying Company

Here’s an effective strategy for people who are trying to sell their divorce house — instead of listing the house with an agent, sell the house directly to a real estate buying firm like us here at The Cardwell Thaxton Group. As real estate buyers, we may not always be able to pay the market price for a house… but many divorcing people realize that holding out for a higher price can actually be a costly strategy once you factor in the cost of repairing the property, the carrying costs while you wait months for an agent to find a buyer, and then the agent’s commission (sometimes thousands of dollars).

If you’re wondering, “what if my house won’t sell during a divorce in Mercer County?” and if you want to sell your house fast, a real estate buying firm like ours is the fastest and simplest choice to get the property out from the middle of your divorce, give you money for it, and allow you to wrap up this portion of the divorce proceedings.

To learn more about our real estate buying program and how we might be able to help you out in this challenging situation, give our team a call at (908) 456-1593.

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How to Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in Mercer County

By Cardwell Thaxton

How to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County? Suppose you have been considering making alterations to your home. In that case, the bottom line is to make sure the work is permitted if required by law to avoid the consequences, which are much more complicated than pulling the permit initially.  While you may believe you and your family will live in your current home forever, so these unpermitted changes will never be your problem, life can change drastically. You may suddenly find yourself selling a home under adverse conditions of your own making. 

Most importantly, you should decide how to handle the unpermitted work before placing your home on the market. Should you find yourself wondering how to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County, we will cover your options. No matter if you did the job or merely discovered it after buying the home, having an issue with unpermitted work can be quite a blow emotionally and highly costly as you face the realities of disclosure during the selling process. Even if your buyer knows about the unpermitted work before the sale, they could still pursue legal avenues after the fact. Failure to disclose this work could end in your paying legal fees and court costs.

Homes modified through unpermitted work carry a large amount of baggage. While the resolution to this issue may be expensive, ultimately, left unresolved, this baggage lowers the home’s value on the Mercer County real estate market or could even turn away your buyers.

Permitting 

If you are not the original owner of your home, there is a chance that you may have unpermitted work hidden from view and not even be aware. When it comes to disclosure, ignorance is not truly bliss. You will still be legally responsible. It pays to have a professional complete your inspection before listing your home yourself or on the Mercer County real estate market through a traditional MLS listing with an agent. Some cities will allow a homeowner to seek a retroactive permit, allowing you to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County. If this is not the case, your first step will be to remove the unpermitted work and do the job again with a permit. Permits for work on homes in Mercer County under local zoning, construction, and land use laws help ensure the dwelling is safe for habitation and is not causing harm to the environment. Depending on the work’s complexity and the value gained by going through the process, it may be your best option to tackle the issue and take corrective action. 

Corrective Steps

You will need to ensure you will have the funds as well as afford the time to proceed. Account for holding costs during the corrective phase, including the time your home may be on the market once listed. It would be wise to contact architects and contractors for estimates and guidance on the permitting required and timeline expected to resolve them. To make the best decision about how to go about selling your home, you will need to have a realistic budget. Inspections will be a requirement, so you should familiarize yourself with what it takes to pass the inspection before undertaking any project. If you need to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County, your plans will likely need to be approved by the city before you can begin.

Removal

While it can be disheartening and highly costly, you could remove the modification before trying to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County. If you discovered the change and are not sure of what electrical, plumbing or support systems are involved, it would be best to call in experts to ensure that the removal will be done correctly and not compromise the structure. Suppose you would prefer to save money by working yourself to return your home to its original state. In that case, it should be limited to minor renovations, such as returning a garage you temporarily repurposed as an extra bedroom back to its original state, depending on what was involved. If in doubt, ask a professional.

Or you could work with our team at The Cardwell Thaxton Group. We will make you an offer to buy as-is! The Cardwell Thaxton Group makes it easy to sell a house with unpermitted work in Mercer County. We know that your home is the most significant investment of your life. At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, helping you solve your problems while earning the highest return on your investment is our passion.

At The Cardwell Thaxton Group, we stop everything and take the time to listen to you. Discuss your unique situation with us, and our professionals at The Cardwell Thaxton Group will help you compare all of your options with no obligation. Our experienced team at The Cardwell Thaxton Group is here to help you to make the best decision to sell your Mercer County home. To learn more, contact The Cardwell Thaxton Group at (908) 456-1593 today.

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5 Ways Bad Mercer County Real Estate Agents Take Advantage of Their Clients

By Cardwell Thaxton

As with any profession, real estate agents can perform their duties in a less than perfect manner. While most real estate agents are top-notch professionals, it can be costly to be unaware of the signs of a bad agent. Therefore, it is helpful to know the following five ways that bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients.

Inexperienced

Presenting themselves in a manner that misrepresents their experience level is a deceptive way that bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients. One of the first things they should do is listen to you. If you are house-hunting, they should be asking detailed questions to understand just what you seek. It will become evident if your agent does not know the Mercer County real estate market well. If they show you properties that simply don’t match up, it is clear they are lost, and you are not with an expert. Experienced investors know the formulas which allow them to calculate the profitability of a particular investment property quickly. Other signs are an agent that does not appear to understand basic investment formulas or seems unfamiliar with the unique language of real estate investing. These are all signs of their lack of experience in this specialized real estate section.

Letting You Lead

If you are making plans for your property listing, such as insisting on open houses, while you may enjoy running the show with your listing, allowing you to do so is one way bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients. While you may be under the impression, open houses will bring your buyer, while it may be possible, most serious buyers are working with an agent and would not be walking through random open houses. Agents typically benefit by attracting your neighbors interested in selling, curious about your home and listing price. Your agent may be enabling you to lead the way with your listing because they just don’t know what to do, so unless you know more than they do, they should be confident about the steps to take and firm in their advice, leading the way to find a buyer for your home.

Always Saying Yes

What you need from a good agent is honesty. Their know-how, advice, and opinion are valuable and necessary to ensure the best outcome for your listing. If your agent exclusively presents the positive side of things, sharing only the pros about a property but never brings up the potential issues or cons, this may be a sign they are less than honest with you. Afraid of losing business, an agent may say yes to anything. Telling you whatever you want to hear, even if it is not valid, is one way bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients.

False Promises

Making promises without any follow-through is another way bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients. They may have led you to believe your home was worth more to gain the sales contract, planning to lower the price after your home lingers on the Mercer County market. Overpricing leads to a home listing sitting significantly longer, which negatively affects your final sales price. Buyers searching online will reject the property at first glance, well aware they can buy a property that offers much more for the same price. Another promise may be that you hire a top agent and end up working with an assistant.

No Assistance

Some real estate agents may need help but refuse to share their commissions, allowing their clients to receive bad service. You will know you’re in trouble if you start hearing excuses about why they did not handle something or return a call, which can be frustrating and is poor business practice. Failing to complete paperwork promptly is one more way bad Mercer County real estate agents take advantage of their clients. Their failure to follow through on their word, neglect your calls, miss deadlines and leave you in the dark may also result from your agent being overwhelmed and lacking a successful business system in general. Whether their issues are that they are professionally inept or a mess personally, chaos results from their disorganization.

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