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Designations: Lisa Shapiro: NAR Green Designation, NAR, FCAR, CRS - Dennis Helmstetter: MAR Leadership Council Graduate; Chair - FCAR Education Committee; Associate Broker; Member Veterans Committee
Awards: MUTLI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER, PRESIDENT'S CLUB, FCAR Volunteer of the Year (Dennis)
Special Interests: When not working we also enjoy being outdoors!
DENNIS AND LISA
From our family to yours we know how to position your interests to achieve your individual success! Fair, honest and reliable we work with our clients to help them make the right decisions tailored specifically for them. Getting started is as easy as clicking on the contact button and shooting us an email. Or you can always just be old fashioned and give us a call. We'll be old fashioned and give you the best advise available.
- WE'RE SMART REAL ESTATE
- UP-TO-DATE ON MARKETS AND TRENDS
- EXPERT ADVISE TO HELP YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR YOU
- NAR GREEN DESIGNATION HOLDER
- HONESTY AND INTEGRITY YOU DESERVE
- FREE HOME STAGING FOR ALL OF OUR LISTINGS
- NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
- INTEREST RATES AT 28 YR LOWS!!
- PRICES SLASHED!!!!
- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME!
Montgomery, Frederick Counties, Western Maryland and surrounding counties
Extensive experience in 10 counties from Single Families Condos, Co-ops and Towhnhouses, Land, Farms - PUT OUR EXPERTISE TO WORK FOR YOU.
SELLERS - FREE STAGING CONSULATION INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICE
Lisa works with you to showcase your home to best position your property ahead of the rest with special staging skills to help draw prospective buyers into a room and keep them there. ENGLISH TRANSLATION: If a buyer feels "AT HOME" ... they'll make it "THEIR HOME".
BUYERS - QUALIFYING FOR A LOAN
We can help guide you through the loan approval process by directing you to repubtable lenders who can help you take advantage of loan incentives and achieve the best loan terms available.
FUN!
As nerve racking as the whole process can be - let's face it - you're making the biggest financial decisions most people face in a lifetime - you should at least enjoy it! Buying or selling is always work, but it doesn't always need to be a headache. Relaxed buyers and sellers make better decisions in the long run. So relax, call us.
BARGAIN HUNTERS!
BARGAIN HUNTERS!!!!
BARGAINS, BARGAINS, BARGAINS.
Seems repetitive but we'd like to drive home the point that this is a fantastic time to buy. We've seen drastic reductions across the board and winning contracts at prices well below what most would even expect. With interest rates at 28 year lows. IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! Remember the old saying... Buy Low - Sell High.
If you've been sitting on the fence waiting for the right moment. The time is be NOW!
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MARKET!
Interest rates are at 28 year lows. Prices have been slashed. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!! Check out the rent vs. own calculator link to ginniemae to see how this can truly be the investment potential of a lifetime!
TAX REASSESSMENTS - THE SILVER LINING
Owners, have you received one? Need information on comparables in writing? Email us with the request and we'll be happy to get that information out to you. lshapiro@mris.com or dhelmstetter@mris.com
GOING GREEN - IT'S SMART REAL ESTATE
Going green is more than an cool eco term to throw around, it's a movement to incorporate everyone into living a more sustainable life. Buildings contriubte a massive amount to a person's carbon foot print, much like the kind of car you drive. Look at our website links below to learn more about what you can do to not only save a little green in your wallet but reduce your carbon footprint as well.
Internet: Visit Our Other Web Site
Favorite Links:
Dennis' Blog
Great calculators and rent vs. own information.
Montgomery County Schools
Frederick County Schools
Green Home Remodeling - Return on Investment
Energy Star ratings
Energy Use in the Home
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