Linda Giovanniello

We all experience 'stress'.  Some of it is positive, like the stress that gets your adrenalin pumping before you deliver a speech, start a race, or walk down the isle.  Most of us, however, experience negative stress, like when you get frustrated at too many things to do or when things aren't happening as you expected.  Buying a new home, selling your home, and moving can be quite stressful. 

Let your real estate professional, who understands the impact these changes can have on your life, help reduce the amount of stress.  He/she can:

• explain and guide you through what will happen
• advise you how to prepare your home for sale
• help decide the features you're looking for in a new home
• let you know the related costs for which you need to budget
• refer you to financial and legal professionals
• effectively market your home to increase visibility
• minimize disruption by dealing with sellers and buyers on your behalf
• ensure you understand all the 'ins and outs' of real estate and the associated paperwork
• answer your questions so you can make informed decisions

Selling and buying property can be fun and exciting, so a bit of stress is good!  If you want the purchase or sale of your home to create minimum negative stress, let your realtor work for you. ■