Carlyn Lowery, Associate Broker, Lowery Home Team at eXp Realty, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County MD Real Estate

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Maryland Real Estate Market and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We live in interesting times.

My company, eXp Realty, and I are closely monitoring the changing landscape, and we remain committed to providing you with the services you need. 

As far as sales go, we are adapting quickly, as circumstances change related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are updating service offerings and cooperating with our industry colleagues to give you ways to:

  • Sell your property without public showings, or with limited numbers of people coming through your property
  • Buy property by remote control, without physical visits, or with minimal physical visits
  • Use virtual showings – 3D, aerial, and video options, both pre-recorded and live with an agent at the property
  • Do contracts, loan applications, and closings remotely

Your health and safety, and that of all of our staff, customers, and clients is of utmost importance.  We’re all working through this together.  Here’s a helpful article: COVID-19 Beginning To Affect Real Estate, But It’s Not All Bad News

Since eXp Realty is a virtual company, our corporate operations are almost unchanged. Our company was designed to make maximum use of technology.  Teleworking has been our practice since the company was founded, and we work together with tools like our virtual campus with on-line training and offices, and our private social media platform. We are uniquely positioned in the industry to adapt to the current environment.

Are you coordinating with a team that has been working together in an office and is suddenly doing teleworking? If so, you’ll find this video useful, How to Work with Your Team Remotely.  It was just done by our CEO, Glenn Sanford, to share some of his knowledge.

Also, if you or someone you know is having financial challenges, you may find these articles useful:

Freddie Mac Suspends Foreclosures, Offers Additional Crisis Support

Bank of America Says Customers Impacted By Coronavirus May Be Able to Defer Mortgage Payments

Lots of local Maryland info can be found on this site: 

The Hogan Administration’s COVID-19 Response

Here are the governor’s temporary orders limiting late fees and termination of essential services like electricity, as well as temporary limitations on evictions for those affected by the emergency:

Prohibiting Termination of Residential Services and Late Fees

Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions

As always, if you or someone you know is looking to make a move, to buy or sell real estate, anywhere in the country, whether military, veteran, or civilian, don’t hesitate to ask me for information.  Or if you have any other questions, or just want to talk, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Furnished Homes for Rent and Annapolis Property Management

Do you know someone who would be interested in renting their property, furnished? 

Or someone who could use someone local to keep an eye on their property while they are out of town? 

Maybe snowbirds who are heading south for winter?

With the temperature today, it feels like a good time to get going! 

Some great resources are available to help with these situations, just ask me for details.

Fixing vacant abandoned neglected properties and improving neighborhoods

Around Halloween, vacant, scary houses are thrilling!  

For some people, including some of my real estate clients, these houses are thrilling not only in October, but all year round. 

If you know of a local neglected, abandoned, or vacant property ,in or around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, you can help improve our community. If you let me know about a property like this, then I may be able to get local investor to turn it around.  

If you share a physical address or name and phone number for an owner of an unwanted property, I’ll get to work on it right away.

House Hacking – How to Live Rent-Free

Are you renting a home, or do you have friends or family members who are?

Wouldn’t it be great to build wealth through real estate and maybe even live rent-free?

Lots of people are very cautious or just don’t know what they can do. Many people have student loan debt and they are working to pay it off, and they don’t have much money for a downpayment.

By putting in a bit of extra effort and being creative, it’s possible to save money by buying a home, and even cover your housing expenses. Even in a high-cost area like Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

Scott Trench shared some great ideas in the Millenial Money blog article, titled “House Hacking | How to Live for Free”.  As Scott wrote:

House Hacking is having your cake, and eating it too. It’s a mix between buying a personal residence and investment property.

House hacking occurs when you buy a piece of investment real estate, live in one of the units or bedrooms, and rent out the others.

One of my clients recently did this, and she is thrilled to have her roommates helping to pay off her mortgage!

If you want to find out how she did it, and explore what you can do, let me know!

Pocket Listings in Anne Arundel County – Private Exclusive Listings

Are you looking to buy a house for less or sell a house for less? Interested in pocket listings, off-market listings, private exclusive listings, properties that are not in MLS? Do you want to sell your house the best way?

Perhaps you have seen more creative real estate ads lately. Competition is fierce. 

And new guidelines mean that marketing strategies are changing. What worked yesterday may not work today, and what works today may not work tomorrow.

Michele Lerner recently wrote in the Washington Post article “‘Pocket listings,’ those secretive, off-market offerings of homes for sale, to disappear in the D.C. area”:

If you’ve ever been the recipient of an email blast from a real estate agent with photos, prices and information on “private exclusive listings,” you may have felt privileged. But for other real estate agents and buyers, the practice of pocket listings, also known as office exclusive listings or off-MLS (multiple listing service) listings, is frustrating.

Now that practice in the Washington area may be coming to an end.

It’s a hot debate about eliminating “pocket listings” and making all information available to home buyers. At the same time, sellers want things done their way, at their convenience, and to their advantage. Obviously, different people have different interests, and the landscape is changing.

Be sure to plan well in advance for your next move. To get the best outcome, find out about the latest market changes, and act accordingly. 

Talk to me early! What’s your dream home?

My systems for buying and selling homes are constantly being updated to provide the best client service possible. Do you want to:

* Keep the most money in your pocket?
* Make showings as easy as possible?
* Coordinate the timing of your buying and selling to make your move as smooth as possible?

When you are ready, let’s discuss these and other goals, and map out a path that works for you.

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Here are some client reviews of Carlyn Lowery…

“Carlyn got us a quick sale above the asking price. She qualified prospects well, used a professional photographer for advertising photos, and provided expert advice during negotiations. Carlyn is what other Realtors aspire to be!”
– Paul Donnelly

“As first time home buyers, Carlyn Lowery was very attentive to our basic needs of walking us through each step of the home buying process from a novice standpoint. The long detailed list of items due at specific times from the start of the contract all the way through to the week of closing was greatly appreciated. It was great having an agent who took the time to clearly lay this all out for us. End result – a very smooth time at settlement. No surprises!”
– Ann Hannam

“We wanted a professional who would work with us to sell our home
quickly for a good price and protect our interests as sellers through the process.
Carlyn’s business acumen is her (and will be your) greatest asset.”
– Sue Bogard

“Carlyn was wonderful. She was organized, prepared, and knew the steps to take to sell our home quickly and used a wide array of marketing to get the job done. She gave great advice
during each of the phases, and in particular on the negotiation.”
– Michael Morgan

 

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