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 experience in the Auburn Alabama 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 University, earning both a B.S. and Master’s in Education, and looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs.
Memberships: National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR)
Lee County Association of Realtors (LCAR)
AUBURN REALTOR® – NAMED TO ALABAMA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Auburn, Ala., November 8, 2011—Auburn Realtor® Carole J. Harrison, a member of thesales team at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties in Auburn Alabama, 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 AL and is no stranger to community activities. She maintains membership in both the Auburn AL and Opelika AL Chambers of Commerce and was named the Auburn Alabama Chamber Diplomat of the Year in 2003. She is also a member of Auburn AL 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.
WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties agents were honored for 2010 achievements at a banquet ceremony held at the Callaway Gardens Resort. The event was hosted by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates (WREA) and the Weichert® 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 Realtor®, 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 award 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 Agent, GCI (gross commission income) and Top Overall Associate, GCI. Jeff Clary, Realtor® in Auburn, AL was the Top Selling 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.
How to Sell Auburn AL Houses and Get Best Results.
Sometimes the smallest things can have the largest impact when selling Auburn AL houses…
In today’s fragile market, it can be increasingly difficult to sell your home in quick succession, allowing you to begin your new life in your new home with a considerable amount of profit in your pocket. However, by ensuring that all Auburn AL houses for sale is ‘seller ready’, you can help increase your chances of selling your home by preparing it for the market.
A house that is inviting and appealing to a seller is guaranteed to sell faster than a neighboring home that has not been well maintained. An experienced realtor will advise that the more appealing and ‘sparkling’ a house seems to a buyer, the higher the chance will be that it will sell fast and for a great price.
Furthermore, buyers feel more confident purchasing a well-kept home as it gives the impression that they it will not require a high amount of maintenance on their behalf post moving day.
Getting your Auburn AL house ready for the market will involve considering three main areas:
1.) how much you are willing to spend on making your home market ready 2.) the property’s exterior or ‘curb appeal’ 3.) and how appealing the interior of the home is.
Unless you are in desperate need of a quick sale, it is beneficial to take your time in making your Auburn AL house sale ready which could also, incidentally, help you spend less in making your home appealing.
Purchasing any Auburn Real Estate can be costly when you take into consideration the purchase price of the property, document handling, legal fees, rental vans and so forth. For this reason, it is important to try and focus on the improvements that will warrant you the highest probably of a successful transaction when preparing Auburn AL houses for sale. Although a buyer may be impressed to see a high amount of new features within your home, such as a new fireplace; this is not to say they will be prepared to give you more money for your efforts.
Small changes can make a huge difference such as a fresh coat of paint in each room, new flooring or the simple addition of new handles on cupboards. More extravagant changes can sometimes be required, for example if your kitchen is extremely outdated; but your Weichert, Realtors® – Porter Properties real estate expert will be able to point out the negative aspects of your home which may affect a sale.
One important aspect that is often over looked when putting Auburn AL houses for sale on the market is the exterior of the property. If your home has good ‘curb appeal’, this can help create intrigue and interest in a buyer as to what the interior of your home looks like.
If your garden looks unkempt and uncared for, a buyer may come to the conclusion the interior will look much the same. Ensure your lawn is freshly cut, watered and all hedges/plants are trimmed. If your front door is looking worn from normal factors such as weather, freshen it up with a fresh coat of paint, and make sure your home looks inviting from the outside. You should always park your car in your garage, where applicable; as parked cars outside your home can make your yard look smaller or may simply take away from the overall look of your homes exterior.
Moving to the interior of houses in Auburn Alabama that are preparing for a sale is to remember that you want to ensure that each room looks bright, inviting and clean. You are aiming to show the potential each room has, so it is important to rid each room of your personal clutter because it can be hard for a buyer to imagine living there (selling your home is a great opportunity to finally rid your home of unwanted items).
When preparing the interior of any Auburn Al houses for sale you should:
- Thoroughly clean every room and clear away clutter. Rooms that are crowded with clutter can appear smaller to the buyer
- Ensure you regularly clean every room in case of any impromptu viewings that are booked by your Auburn agent
- Ensure your kitchen and bathroom look modern and add ‘staged’ items such as a greenery in the kitchen and scented candles in the bathroom. You should also place clean towels in the bathroom each time you have a viewing
- Where necessary, repaint any rooms with a neutral shade to help brighten up the room and cover any peeling/cracked paint.
- Check walls, door and skirting boards for any damage which may need to be filled or re-painted
Selling houses in Auburn AL, like any area that is dealing with the challenging real estate market can be difficult, but if you are willing to invest a certain amount of time and money into making it sale ready, you could see a faster sale.
When placing your Auburn AL house on the market, it is beneficial to think about what you look for in a new home. Not only will this help you focus on making necessary changes, but it will also help you notice areas of your home requiring further attention.
All Auburn Realtors at Weichert Realtors® – Porter Properties are prepared to help you identify and make recommendations that will enhance your home and properly prepare it so you can feel confident that it is showcased in its absolute best light.
Want a free Auburn market trend and analysis report of your home? Let us know and we can also discuss how to prepare and sell your Auburn house for the maximum results.
AuburnRealty Company announces 2010 ”On Track” Auburn Realtors
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 AL. 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. Carole Harrison, Rick Coffin andJeff 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.
Auburn, Ala., May 7, 2010 – The husband and wife team of Jeff and Jenny Clary has joined the sales team at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties in Auburn AL. The Auburn residents offer a full range of real estate services to clients in Lee County. Both are award-winning Auburn Realtors® and members of the Lee County Association of REALTORS®. Jeff was awarded the Centurion Award in 2006 and a double Centurion Award in 2007. Jenny was honored as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer for 2005 through 2008.
With over ten years of combined real estate experience, both Auburn Realtors® Jeff & Jenny have earned their Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification.
Auburn Realtor, Jeff Clary Joins WRPP Sales Team
Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and both a master’s and a doctorate degree in education from Auburn University. He followed his education with a 30-year career as a county extension agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Auburn University). Active in the community, he is a member of the Opelika Rotary Club, a former board member of the United Way of Lee County and a member of the Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents & Specialists (AACAA). When not selling real estate, he enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, gardening, woodworking and playing tennis. He is also a guitarist in the dance band, Summer Breeze.
Auburn Realtor, Jenny Clary joins WRPP Sales Team
In addition to her SFR designation, Jenny also has earned her Graduate Realtors® Institute (GRI) credentials. She holds a bachelor’s degree in design and consumer science and a master’s degree in textile design/consumer affairs. Following her education, she worked as an adjunct professor of visual design and textiles at Auburn University. She is a member of the Auburn chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).
The couple attends Auburn United Methodist Church where Jeff is a Sunday school teacher and Jenny teaches a fellowship class.
Top producing Auburn Realtors for 2009 Named at WEICHERT, REALTORS® – Porter Properties
Local Auburn Alabama Realtors Receive Top Awards for 2009. From Bottom Left to Right: Stacey Salatto, Cathy Fincher, Martha Shepherd, Lindsey Lanier Stone, Marty Reuter, Penny Fant, Carole Harrison, Rick Coffin. From Top Left to Right: Teresa Carden, Philip Minor, Blake Parker, Matt Rice, Michelle George, Bill Scott
Top Auburn Realtors from Weichert Realtors-Porter Properties took bows at the annual banquet hosted by the Weichert® The Southeast Broker Council. Held in Douglasville, Georgia, the event named the recipients of awards from Weichert Real Estate Affiliates in several categories, based on minimum requirement per category in gross commission income or units earned among the franchise organization’s nearly 7,000 associates in 35 states at year’s end. There were 18 regional awards given and Weichert Realtors-Porter Propertiesbrought home 10 of them.
Lindsay Lanier Stone stood out as an inductee into the national organization’s President’s Club, the top achievement system-wide for agents. In addition, Stone was honored for Top Selling Units, Top Listing GCI, Top Listing Units and as Top Overall GCI agent council-wide.
Keith Jones was named to the Ambassador Club for 2009, second in the line of three top agent awards from the franchise organization. Agentsnamed to the Certificate Club, receiving Sales Achievement Awards were: Carole Harrison, John Cope and Rick Coffin.
Coffin was also recognized by the council as “Rookie of the Year,” an award given to the Realtor with the highest amount of sales who has been in the real estate industry for less than 18 months.
“I could not be more proud of our whole team for all their hard work and achievements in 2009,” says Broker Stacey Salatto. “Even in a slower real estate environment our Auburn Realtors increased sales by 35% and we are off to a great start in 2010″
Auburn Realtor of the Year Awards Weichert, Realtors® – Porter Properties Realtor® with the Prestigious Award
Every year the real estate board in Lee County chooses from numerous qualified Auburn Realtors® a Realtor® of the Year. To be nominated for this prestigious award you must have certain criteria accomplished in the industry of real estate. Such items include numerous years of sales experience, faithfulness to principles of organized real estate, rules and regulations of the local board, the NAR Code of Ethics and involvement on a local, state and national level. The Auburn Realtor® of the Year must also know his/her surrounding market areas and be able to assist any customers/clients with the buying and selling process. This year Weichert, Realtors® – Porter Properties, an Auburn Properties Real Estate Company, is proud to congratulate our Auburn Realtor® Carole Harrison, Associate Broker® ABR & GRI who was recently named Lee County Association’s 2009 Realtor® of the Year.
Carole has over 10 years of sales experience in the Lee County area and is involved in numerous civic activities such as Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Auburn and Opelika Chamber of Commerce Diplomat from 2000 – 2004, member of Auburn Toastmasters, served on Auburn Chamber Board of Directors in 2004, and a member of Auburn United Methodist Church. She is also currently the president-elect for Lee County Association of Realtors® for 2010, and serves on many committees and leadership events on a local and statewide arena. Carole is a prime example of what it means to be an Auburn Realtor® in today’s ever changing market. Always available and accessible, she meets the needs of her clientele on a personal and professional level.
Congratulations, Auburn Realtor®, Carole Harrison and good luck with your future endeavors in the real estate market!
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 experience in the Auburn Alabama area and realizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and customer service.
