Archive for the ‘Auburn Realtors’ Category

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Auburn Realty Company Welcomes New Agent

joins Auburn Company

 Buster has lived in the Auburn AL area since 1998 and is a recent addition to the Weichert Realtors®-Porter Properties Auburn realty team. He has extensive retail and business- to- business sales in the Auburn area and realizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and customer service.

 Buster is dedicated to providing you with what our Auburn realty company calls “The Weichert Difference” – a noticeably higher level of service  making your real estate experience as easy and as stress-free as possible.

He attended Auburn , earning both a B.S. and Master’s in Education, and looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs. 

Memberships:  
National of Realtors (NAR)
Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR)
Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR)

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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

AUBURN REALTOR® – NAMED TO ALABAMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

® –  NAMED TO REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

 Auburn, Ala., November 8, 2011—Auburn Realtor® Carole J. Harrison, a member of the sales team at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – in , has been named to the Alabama Real Estate Commission, representing the Third Congressional District.

Auburn Realtor, Carole Harrison named to the Alabama Real Estate Commission

 

Auburn Realtor, Harrison is the 2011 Central Region Vice President for the Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR).  She is a past president of the Lee County Association of REALTORS® (LCAR) in Auburn Alabama and recipient of the LCAR Realtor® of the year 2009.   She has served on many local association committees and currently serves on several state committees including Information and Member Services, Professional Standards and the AU Education Fair Task Force.  She is a graduate of her local county’s Leadership Program and of Leadership AAR, and is active with the East Alabama Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR) as 2011 vice president of membership. 

A 13-year area resident, Auburn Realtor, Harrison makes her home in the historic district of Opelika and is no stranger to community activities.  She maintains membership in both the Auburn and Opelika Chambers of Commerce and was named the Auburn Alabama Chamber Diplomat of the Year in 2003.  She is also a member of Auburn Toastmasters and the Kiwanis Club of Auburn Alabama. 

Auburn Realtor, Harrison can be reached at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties, located at 472 North Dean Road, Suite 200, in Auburn AL, telephone 334-887-2070. 

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Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Purchasing Property in Auburn Checklist

property in or anywhere else can be stressful.

Proper preparation can help eliminate most stressful situations.

Auburn Property Buyers ChecklistThere are many stages and procedures involved in a real estate transaction. Prior to viewing homes there are certain measurements that can be taken to make the transaction as stress free as possible.

This checklist should be used as a guide to make it easier to find the ideal Auburn property in the shortest amount of time while eliminating elements of surprise.

Choose an Auburn Realtor

Choosing a Realtor in Auburn that is knowledgeable about current trends,  one who can compare recent sales to of interest, is a good negotiator, listens to your objectives, is willing to answer questions and expresses an overall attentiveness in your best interest can be invaluable.

Requesting references from a Realtor can help you select the right one.

Affordability

Learning how much you can afford and obtaining a monthly payment that is comfortable to you is another important first step. This can be accomplished by obtaining a pre-qualification letter from a mortgage lender. The lender can also provide other financial qualifications such as down payment requirements, necessary net worth requirements, mortgage insurance payments, interest rate options plus more.

Wish List

A written wish list that prioritizes desired property locations, features and amenities can be used as a check list when visiting numerous properties for sale.  It can also be used to help communicate your perfect home requirements with your Realtor. While it may not be possible to get everything on your wish list, getting most might be considered a success.

Every home buyer has different situations and needs that are unique to their personal circumstances. Use these 3 steps as a guide to help eliminate unnecessary complications and enjoy a great experience to purchase your dream property in Auburn.

If you have questions about buying , local Auburn Weichert Realtors – Porter Properties is always ready to help by providing reliable answers.

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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Auburn AL Houses at Your Fingertips

Auburn AL houses for saleIf you’re looking for a place to settle down after hectic years of working, a place to raise a family or a place offering a small town ambiance with all the amenities of a large city and mandate abundant affordable living choices, an ideal location is Auburn Alabama.

Auburn AL houses currently available for purchase offer prime properties to match both your financial and lifestyle requirements. Conducting a search encompassing all buyer expectations coupled with informative data is a real necessity.

Auburn AL Houses – Market Trends

Real estate market conditions nationally have witnessed dramatic change over the past five years and have left many prospective shoppers, including buyers searching for Auburn AL houses, faced with a stressful task. There are so many aspects to consider when purchasing a house in Auburn AL such as the locality, price range, neighborhood, distance to the city, and the very important question of market environments.

What is noteworthy about local Auburn AL Reality, Weichert Realtors® – is their innovative website providing all necessary tools for anyone to navigate through the vast range of Auburn AL houses to find their dream or any other type of residential & commercial property they are looking for.

Searching for Auburn AL Houses

Merging market conditions with other relevant lifestyle decisions can be accomplished online with Auburn AL housing map and list search implements at PorterProperties.com.

This website has eliminated the unexpected by bringing available houses for sale in Auburn AL to your desktop along with a variety of informative resources all with the click of your mouse.

Auburn AL homes, neighborhood search features and market real estate information is extensive enabling those searching for AL all necessary details at their fingertips.

Those who have experienced the real estate search tool on Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties were able to choose Auburn AL Houses just by sitting at their computers at home.

As broker, Stacey Salatto, recently stated “…. People are too busy today to waste time trying to find for what they want and they demand a resource that allows them to gather all of their imperative real estate buying information in one place…” “There’s such a choice to select from” she added, whether it’s a one, two or three bedroom house, a condominium, or Auburn AL houses conveniently accessible for students attending Auburn University, we have all of Lee County’s listings on our site”.

Besides being of help to find a variety of Auburn AL houses, with an online search you will also be able to see all the homes available for sale by viewing photographs with relevant descriptions; distances to various important facilities and other relevant facts before choosing which properties match your criteria while getting  added to a must see list. All details given on the website is current with new listings being added daily.

Once you register online, you can even request to be notified via email whenever there is new Auburn AL house listing matching your ideal preferences. In addition, customer service is at a very high standard with an efficient and cheerful group of Auburn AL real estate agents ready to answer your questions.

View all houses for sale in Auburn AL

Explore Auburn AL houses – and do your search at: PorterProperties.com.

You may also contact the main office at (334) 887-2070 or email sales@porterproperties.com.

Invite us in and we’ll get results®!

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Auburn AL Realtors Honored for 2010 Achievements in Franchise Organization

 Realtors® in Auburn AL Honored for 2010

Auburn Al Realtors Win Top Awards for 2010

Auburn Al Realtors Win Top Awards for 2010

, REALTORS® – agents were honored for 2010 achievements at a banquet ceremony held at the Callaway Gardens Resort.  The event was hosted by Real Estate Affiliates (WREA) and the ® Southeast Broker Council, with WREA Senior Vice President Bill Scott on hand to present awards to six of the Realtors® in Auburn AL.

 Auburn AL ®, Lindsey Lanier Stone stood out as an inductee into the 2010 President’s Club, the topmost of the three top categories of awards to Realtors® in Auburn, AL presented annually by the franchise organization.  She was followed by 2010 Ambassador Club inductee, Auburn AL Realtor®, Jeff Clary. Keith Jones, Rick Coffin and Carole Harrison, Auburn AL Realtors®, were also recognized as members of the Sales Achievement Club for the year.

 All awards are based on minimum requirement per category in gross commission income or units earned in 2010.  These Realtors® in Auburn AL earned their recognition from among more than 7,000 associates in 36 states at year’s end.

Lindsey Lanier Stone, Realtor® in Auburn AL, also earned two awards from the Weichert Southeast Broker Council, as Top Listing , GCI (gross commission income) and Top Overall Associate, GCI.  Jeff Clary, Realtor® in Auburn, AL was the Top Agent, GCI Council-wide.  The agency’s Dennis Hanson, Auburn AL Realtor®, took a bow as “Rookie of the Year” from agents throughout the Council’s offices in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

 WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties can be reached at 334-887-2070 or visit online at www.porterproperties.com.

 

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Auburn Listings – Insight from Realtor in Auburn AL

Realtor AL Provide Tips with Listings

The real estate in Auburn, Alabama is teeming with opportunities. You know your dream homes criteria and your specific housing needs. Chances are great it can be found in the current Auburn listings. Furthermore this might be the perfect time to buy or sell a . So how do you know you will get a great price on a you really want?

auburn-listingsAuburn Listings Help Determine Market Value

For buyers, one of the best places to start is to get on the Internet and do a search for “Homes for sale in Auburn AL”. This will show you what is currently on the market and what the price ranges are for homes in your target area. You should also find completed real estate listings and homes that have recently sold in the area. These are called “comps”; comparable homes that have recently sold in a given area. Looking through the Auburn listings will help you locate your dream home much more quickly.

Having this information can help you narrow down your selection of homes, and the best real estate resource for your needs from a local realtor in Auburn, AL. Your realtor can help you with the comps you have found and let you know if there is anything that will affect those figures. Your realtor will also be able to provide information on home inspectors, schools, churches, etc., that you may need.

Knowing the comps for the area in which you wish to buy your next home will also help when you find that perfect home and want to make an offer that is right based on facts. You will know whether the home is fairly priced, overpriced, or if in fact it is priced below market.

Perusing homes for in the neighborhood you wish to relocate will help you familiarize yourself with what is available, and you might discover a larger or nicer home than you thought you could get. Whether you are moving to a larger home, downsizing or just moving across town, the friendly realtors in Auburn, AL can help you sell your current home and find your next dream home.

If you’re selling your home and want to make sure you get the best price you can, start by searching the Auburn listings for homes in your neighborhood that have sold within the past sixty days. Use the square footage of your home, its amenities, condition and style, as well as the location, to get an idea of what your listing price should be. Weichert Realtors – provide free home market analysis to assist you in determining the optimal listing price along with insider advice that will help you price your property accordingly.

When you have decided on a selling price for your home, contact the professional Weichert Realtors at Porter Properties to get your home listed. A knowledge realtor Auburn, AL will be able to help you fine tune your asking price and determine whether it is too high, too low, or right on target.

Open in Auburn AL

Both buyers and sellers can get a good idea of the current market by going to open houses. Auburn listings that are open to the public without an appointment can be found at this part of our website: open houses in Auburn AL for time and locations in your desired area, and you will be able to get firsthand knowledge of the homes on the market. If you want to visit a particular property contact Porter Properties, realtors in Auburn, AL today.

In summary, today maybe a great time to view properties on the market and make your next move. Working with a real estate professional that can guide you through the process will help ensure your optimal outcome. Is your next dream home for sale now?

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Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Auburn AL Real Estate Listings – Top 2 Selling Tips

Auburn AL – Selling in Today’s Market

Moving can be one of the most stressful events that will occur within our lifetime.

However, the process of actually selling Real Estate in Auburn AL can be as stressful due to market conditions happening almost everywhere today.

auburn-al-real-estate-listingsToday with the economic and housing conditions affecting the Auburn AL real estate for sale market, like most of the country, we often find homes are left on the market for months. If a fast sale is important to you it is critical you take necessary steps to maximize your exposure along with preparing your home for buyers.

When selling any Real Estate, it is important to understand where buyers search for homes and make sure your home is displayed there. Because the vast amount of now use the internet to aid them in their real estate in Auburn AL home listing search, it is vital you get your on the web where buyers are most likely to find your Auburn Real Estate listing.

A good Auburn Realtor® will have online marketing resources ready to help your home sell quicker.

Some steps to ensure your home is prominently displayed online includes your home listing on a variety of internet real estate portals, such as Realtor.com, homes.com and zillow.com, using search engine optimization to drive traffic to your Auburn Alabama real estate listing to maximize your overall internet exposure, and lastly using your agent’s official website for selling Auburn real estate such as PorterProperties.com will also contribute to the time your home is on the market.

How to Sell Auburn AL Real Estate Faster

When a potential buyer requests a showing of your home… be prepared.  Before any viewings, ensure your home is clean, bright and as inviting as possible Your Realtor® may suggest you are absent from your home during viewings because the presence of the current owner can make a buyer feel uneasy and hesitant to thoroughly inspect your home.

Simple Auburn AL Real Estate Selling Tips:

  • Clean or replace worn/soiled flooring
  • Keep all curtains or blinds open to show the level of light per room
  • Remove any clutter from your home (selling your home is a great way in which to spring clean your possessions anytime of the year)
  • Ensure all counters/cupboards are clean
  • Add scented candles wherever possible, especially in the bathroom and always place fresh towels in the bathroom
  • If you have pets, either take them out during the viewing, or leave them with a neighbor or member

If your home has been on the Auburn real estate market for some time, it is understandable you may become anxious- especially if you are looking to move into a new property soon. Review the current online listings and make sure it can be found by buyers and secondly, view your home through the eyes of a buyer. Are there things you can do to make the home more appealing to a wider group of buyers?

When Auburn AL Real Estate is marketed correctly, presented well and has a realistic asking price; it will sell.

Selling Auburn Alabama Real Estate can be extremely stressful. However, there are many ways to market and showcase a home with the help of an experienced Realtor®. If you are ready to sell real estate in Auburn AL invite Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties in and we will show you why Weichert®’s works!

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Saturday, December 25th, 2010

Auburn Al Realty Offers Real Estate Tips

or Auburn Alabama Real Estate… means you will be making many decisions until the big day… moving day.

Deciding to buy or sell is your first big decision….

Choosing the right Auburn AL Realty to handle all aspects of the transaction can be almost as important as your decision to buy or sell to ensure that your needs are tailored for you and you receive the best possible transaction.

How to Find the Right Auburn Realty

Like most buyers and sellers you will probably begin searching for Auburn AL Realty online. The importance of this is significant because the Realtor® in Auburn Al you choose should also have a strong online real estate presence. A good Auburn AL Realty team of experienced Realtors® will apply their expert knowledge in a variety of different property types to every unique sale to ensure that each client has their individual needs met.

In addition, the Realtor® you choose should have an extensive knowledge of the local marketplace and other data relating to all relevant realty in Auburn AL. A good Auburn AL realty company or agent will implement their knowledge to the fullest to find you the house of your dreams or sell your home as stress-free as possible.

Realty in Auburn AL | Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties

The Auburn Alabama real estate can be extremely daunting if you do not have a Realtor® who has your best interest in place.  Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties strive to work closely with all clients to ensure their individual needs are understood and therefore, applied throughout their transaction. Not only does this aide in creating a great sense of trust between you the customer, and your chosen Weichert, Realtors® – Porter Properties, Auburn Real Estate agent; but it also ensures you are provided with the required guidance to make smart buying and selling Auburn Alabama real estate decisions.

a new home or selling your old home can be incredibly complicated, but with the Auburn AL realty service of Weichert Realtors®- Porter Properties, you can rest assured that you will be updated every step of the way until your transaction is complete.

Auburn AL Realty and Real Estate ListingsAuburn AL Realty – Porter Properties Company History

Established in 1976 by Howard J. Porter, Jr; Porter Properties started its career focusing on commercial and light industrial property development within the Auburn Alabama area. As they approached the new millennium, the company’s focused had changed as they moved their sales efforts to residential property. Now part of the Weichert® network along with 330 other real estate property companies, Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties continues to strive for perfection in terms of providing superb customer Auburn AL realty service and helping families make the transition into their new homes.

So, no matter what type of Auburn Alabama real estate you may be looking to buy or sell or what your requirements may be; Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties dedicated team who ready and willing to help you make a sound investment for your future. Understanding fully the uniqueness of each client and their needs, they apply local market knowledge, area knowledge and passion into each any every sale.

If you’re looking to buy or sell Auburn Alabama Real Estate; contact Weichert Realtors®- Porter Properties, an Auburn AL Realty company, now.

Exceeding your needs it what they do best.

Email – Sales@PorterProperties.com | PH – 334-887-2070

472 North Dean Road
Suite 200
Auburn, AL 36830

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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Auburn Realty and Real Estate Agents

Auburn … Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties Real Estate Agent List

Auburn Real Estate Agents whoauburn-realty-and-real-estate-agents represent both buyers and sellers and can  provide you with  access to reliable  information about current housing conditions or recent home sales compiled for your benefit can be found at Weichert Realtors®- Porter Properties, a local Auburn Realty Company established in 1976.

The following list of licensed professional individuals will assist you with all of your Auburn Housing needs including relocation, Auburn University housing, condos, commercial properties and of course buying or selling single residential property.

Updated list of Auburn Real Estate Agents:

Contact any of the above professionals to help you with all of your real estate needs in Auburn or Opelika Alabama areas.

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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Auburn Realtors “On Track”

Company announces 2010 ”On Track” Auburn Realtors 

Auburn Realtors Earn Honors in 2009

Auburn Realtors Earn Honors in 2009

Several Auburn Realtors® at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties were congratulated as “On Track” for awards from the Weichert® franchise organization in Auburn .  The announcement was made at the recent Weichert Southeast Regional Sales Rally that the Auburn Realty company’s Lindsey Lanier Stone is “On Track” for the President’s Club Award, the topmost annual Weichert Affiliate achievement award presented to agents across the country.  , Rick Coffin and Jeff Clary were named as candidates for the Executive Club Award, one of the top three honors presented each year.  Keith Jones, Martha Shepherd, Cathy Fincher, Dennis Hanson and Blake Parker were identified as Sales Achievement Certificate winners at year’s end. 

 Trophies and certificates will be presented by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates in early 2011 at an event yet to be announced.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties is located at 472 North Dean Road, Suite 200, in Auburn AL, telephone 334-887-2070.

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