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Get to Know Marlene Arnhold
"Because Your Move Matters!" Perhaps nowhere is Marlene's compassionate demeanor and zest for life more apparent than in her career as a trusted real estate professional. With her rock solid experience in sales, unwavering passion and work ethic that you can count on, she's the person to trust with one of life's biggest investments: buying or selling a home. When it comes to covering the details of your move, it's as as good as done with Marlene by your side. She takes your success to heart, and understands you are relying on her to offer insights and advice when needed. That's why Marlene always makes herself available to you, so that she may answer any questions and address your concerns. Simply put, when you plan a move to Oakland County or the surrounding area, Count on Marlene. She'll protect your interests and stand behind you every inch of the way. Whether looking to buy or sell a home, this dedicated professional will guide the way. Give her a call now, you'll be glad you did! The Golden Rule A driving force behind this unique personality is her commitment to live life by the golden rule. "I treat people how I would like to be treated," she says. "And I want people to know they can count on me. My word is gold." From her longstanding career in upscale retail to her success as a real estate agent to her passion for giving back to the community, this compassionate woman thrives on making a positive difference. Giving Her All Dependability is one of Marlene's defining attributes. When she undertakes something, you can be sure she gives it her all. It was this conviction that led to her success in sales for many years. Not surprisingly, this same spirit is evident in her commitment to the Troy and Rochester community. Through her work with The Women's Council of Realtors Rochester chapter and as 2006 President of the Michigan state chapter, she helps raise funds for local charities. Make no mistake, we are not "ladies who lunch," we are not a social club. We are not part-timers for whom selling a house(or not) is a matter of indifference. We are career real estate professionals who find business value in the WCR membership experience. We belong because it helps our bottom line at the same time as it helps us grow personally."Because Your Move Matters!"
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Why Choose a REALTOR?It is extremely rare to find a real estate professional who sets herself apart with distinction in everything she does... ...unless you select the real estate professional who has distinguished herself by making a total commitment to excellence - Marlene Arnhold. When you're thinking about buying or selling your property, you need to ask yourself the following questions: Do you have the time, energy, sources of information and contacts necessary to do the job yourself? If you are one of the do-it-yourself people, would the results be as good, or better than they would be if you had professional assistance? Would the process go more smoothly? Would it give you more personal time? Would you purchase for less or sell for more if a real estate professional were involved? Read the following information and learn how a real estate professional can help you understand everything you need to know about a real estate transaction. How Do Real Estate Professionals Get Paid? Real estate agents or brokers are generally compensated through the sales commission paid by the seller when a transaction closes. Agents have expenses and financial obligations just like you, so it will be to your mutual benefit if you choose one real estate professional and stick with that person through the entire transaction process. The agent will respect your loyalty and will respond with a sincere commitment to you. Why a REALTOR®? All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR® logo on business cards and other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treating all parties involved in a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge regarding the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again. You Be the Judge! Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $300,000. If you had a $300,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $300,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be less than wise to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®! What a REALTOR® Does For You Read about The Critical Role of the REALTOR® and the Nearly 200 Duties We Perform Within the Average Real Estate Transaction Buying a home in Oakland or Macomb County The process of buying a home or investment property generally starts with determining your buying power. Your buying power equates to your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a real estate professional some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, they can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders - banks and mortgage companies - offer limited choices and a real estate professional can lead you to the lender that will best accomodate your specific situation. Finding Once you know how much you can and want to invest in a property, the next step is to find the properties that most closely fit your needs. This is the time to choose a real estate licensee. When picking a real estate agent look for one who is also a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and all members agree to abide by a 17-article Code of Ethics. A REALTOR® has many resources available that can assist you in that search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but is not currently being advertised in the market. Because of this, it may take some investigation on the part of your agent to find all available properties that meet your criteria. Selecting Your job is to make the final selection of the right property for you. This is when excitement and emotion run high. Your real estate professional can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information about utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell? Negotiating There are a myriad of negotiating factors when it comes to buying a home including, but not limited to, price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should also provide a period of time for you to complete the appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required. Due Diligence With a negotiated agreement in hand, it is time to complete the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your agent can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of the property and can be mired in a confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your agent, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date. Financing As soon as you are reasonably sure the property is right for you, the process of obtaining financing begins. Your agent can help you understand the different financing options and can also identify qualified lenders. Closing or Settlement Finally, there is the closing, or settlement, as it is known in different parts of the country. Every area has its own unique customs. In some areas, the title or escrow company will handle this process. In other parts of the country, an attorney does it all. Again, your real estate agent can guide you through this process and will make sure everything flows together smoothly. Selling a home in Oakland or Macomb County. This process generally begins with a determination of a reasonable asking price. Your real estate agent can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle. Marketing The next step is a marketing plan. Often, your agent can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of the property. Marketing includes the exposure of your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your agent acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires that a REALTOR® utilize these cooperative relationships when it benefits their clients. Advertising is part of marketing. The choice of media and frequency of advertising depends a lot on the property and specific market. For example, in some areas newspaper advertising generates phone calls to the real estate office but statistically has minimum effectiveness in selling a specific property. Overexposure of a property in any media may give a buyer the impression the property is distressed or the seller is desperate. Your real estate agent will know when, where, and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends and family and personal contacts. Security When the property is marketed with the help of an agent, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Agents will generally pre-screen and accompany qualified prospects through your property. Negotiating The negotiation process deals with many of the same issues for both buyers and sellers, as noted above under the buying process. Your agent can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections, and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your agent can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process. Monitoring, Renegotiating and Closing Between the initial sales agreement and closing questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs may be required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title could be discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your agent is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing.
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