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Joined 03/26/2009

Laura Higgins

Realtor

Re/Max Realty Plus

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HOME BUYERS
Automatically receive personalized MLS listings by e-mail. Timely response to additional questions you may have on specific listings inquiries. Early each morning I will search the local MLS and find the homes that match your criteria and notify you immediately with the latest listing information!! Simply choose "Dream Home Finder" and fill in the requested information located on the home page of my website http://www.laurahiggins1.com. You may view multiple listings and register for new listings that meet your criteria and price range. I will assist you selecting the home that will best suit your needs and time frame. I will fully explain to you the different types of homes in real estate and the "disclosures." Ever wonder what a "short sale," "foreclosed property," or "REO," mean? Do you know how long each may take to close? Do you know how to determine making an offer, or wonder if you are getting a "fantastic" buy. With the dramatic price reductions on home sale prices, you maybe now faced with multiple offers on the home you would like to purchase. Being well informed is necessary in this real estate market. You need a Realtor who can help advise you on these terms and how each one is different. I have effectively sold homes in these specific categories. Additionally I will assist you in financing, negotiations, preparing the purchase agreement, closing costs, inspections, appraisals, and the closing process. I want to make purchasing your home a memorable, and pleasant experience. Are you a first time home buyer? Do you know about "The First Time Home Buyers Tax Incentives?" Did you know you maybe eligible to apply for the tax credit even if you have owned a home previously? Note, there are certain criteria if you were not a previous existing home owner "three years" or more... If you would like additional information or a "free" copy email me @ laurawhiggins@yahoo.com or call me @ 863-214-4425.
HOME SELLERS
If you're planning on selling your home, or property, then contact me for a free "no hassle" marketing consultation. I will assist you in selecting the appropriate marketing program designed to sell your property. This is a unique real estate market and you need an experienced agent who will "think out of the box" to create and custom design a unique "marketing strategy." Year to date in Highlands County there have been 367 properties sold and 540 contingent and pending properties; statistics are obtained from the Heartland Associations multiple listing service effective January 1,- March 31, 2009. Would you like to know what has recently sold in your neighborhood? Wondering what the fair market value of your home is? Do you know that over 87 percent of home buyers come from the internet when searching for a home and Realtor? Feel free to contact me at 863-214-4425 or email me at laurawhiggins@yahoo.com and I will schedule an appointment to meet with you at your convenience. I will advise you in preparing your home for sale, staging your home, pricing your home, showing appointments, negotiating offers, inspections, and keeping you up to date throughout your entire real estate transaction to closing day and beyond.

Laura Higgins Experience

Licensed~February 2003~ Florida Realtor, Highlands County Florida.

Specializing

In existing single residential home sales, real estate consultations, foreclosures,short sales, and REO's (real estate owned properties), new home construction, first time home buyers, golf course, lake front, luxury homes, relocating, condominiums, and villas.

Affiliations and Memberships include~

    F.A.R. Florida Association Of Realtors
    N.A.R. National Association Of Realtors
    H.A.R.~Highlands Association Of Realtors
    ILHMS~Institute Of Luxury Home Marketing
    R.E.B.A.C~Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
    Re/Max International
    Re/Max Realty Plus

Designations

    ABR~Acredited Buyer's Representative,
    Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist
    Member Of The Million Dollar Guild
    1031 Advanced Exchange Specialist.

Additional courses and seminars
Brian Buffini's 100 Days To Greatness, Blast, (Productivity training), foreclosures, short sales, corporate owned, and REO seminars. Numerous internet marketing classes and seminars to stay up to date on the inovative marketing techniques in the real estate industry. Effectively reaching customers on a local, national, and international level. Other designations are pending.

References provided upon request.

Awards/Achievements

I have been recognized for my sales achievements through Re/Max International with the prestigous Re/Max 100 Percent Club and Re/Max Executive Club. I have been recognized for being a "Top Producer," throughout my real estate career. I have over twenty years combined sales and marketing experience and continue to strive to update buyers and sellers with the current real estate market trends.

My Comments

  • "Arms Length," transactions
    By Laura HigginsJuly 10, 2009 - 7:30pm

    "Arms Length," transactions would be nice for a change. Is the government not regulating these guys. Isn't this how we ended up in this economic free fore all. I don't know but I am seeing a pattern developing again.

  • Teresa, I have had a home
    By Laura HigginsApril 16, 2009 - 6:53pm

    Teresa, I have had a home office for the past several years and my customers enjoy that I am accessible to them at anytime. I continue with my real esate education and hold several designations. Therefore, I am able to better serve my customers with the additional knowledge that I obtain. I enjoy exploring the new real estate marketing technology that continues to develop and grow. Working from home allows me the luxury to research new ideas and learn from others. I note even with the "internet craze," in the real estate market, customers truly appreciate when they see me turn my cell phone off and devote my full attention to them. My hats off to you Teresa... Laura Higgins Realtor

  • The Housing Crisis is the
    By Laura HigginsApril 15, 2009 - 8:18pm

    The Housing Crisis is the worst that it has been in decades. They are forecasting the the SNL demise will look minimal in comparison to today's economic outlook. The deregulation of the banking industry lead to our current financial demise. Banks, need to be "heavily," regulated. The creative loans that lender's came up with just to get deals done. For example you have the, "ARM," adjustable rate mortgage," "interest only loan," this was designed for commercial investments, not primary residents, you have the "stated income," you have the ever popular "liar loan." need I say more? As a Realtor, I hear all the time heartbreaking stories from home owner's trying desperately to remain in their homes. Thus far I have assisted three people in directing them to the proper sources to do loan modifications, or refinance their existing home at a lower fixed interest rate. The current administration is working to remedy the housing crisis and it will take time for the economic cycle to correct itself, and this time we most definitely require government assistance and intervention. Although, the current administration admits they may make mistakes along the way, we should be respectful and supportive of our government and president. "Bailouts," are desperately needed by many facing the possibility of losing their homes. Has anyone not figured out yet that our country as a whole is now in essence "bankrupt?" I would much rather see my money being spent in our country than being spent on a war that currently has cost the United States 10 Billion dollars a month. Respectfully, Laura Higgins, P.A. ABR, CDPE, CLHMS, 1031 Specialist. Re/Max Realty Plus 863-214-4425 http://www.laurahiggins1.com Donate to your community, make a difference today!