Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ Welcomes Hope Morris to the Brunswick Office

Hope Morris
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’

Welcomes Hope Morris to the Brunswick Office

Hope Morris has joined Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners as a Sales Associate at the Brunswick Office located at located at 901 Glynn Isles where she concentrates on residential properties within the Glynn County area. 

Hope is currently employed at the Brunswick Housing Authority as the Director of Operations for Public Housing.  She is a property manager for 218 units, “I love training in Fair Housing Law and Georgia Landlord Law,” she says.  Hope earned her Associate of Science Degree in Business & Office Technology and Business Administration from the College of Coastal Georgia.  She is also active in the GIAR, NAR and has volunteered her time (for the past 15 years) to serving food to low-income families at different events in Glynn County.  “I am the mother of two amazing daughters, I love to travel and experience new cultures and see new places, too!,” says Morris.

“It’s my goal to have my clients leave my care knowing that I have worked hard to find them the perfect home while treating them with integrity and utmost fairness.”  Hope chose to work with Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners because, “of their extensive training program.  I know it will be of great benefit to me and my clients.”

Hope Morris may be reached at 912.230.8359 or via email at hope.morris@coldwellbanker.com.

Tips for a Faster Sale at a Higher Price in 2015 :: Featured Agent - Dana Hill

Many homeowners today are wondering how to improve the appearance of their property for a faster sale at the highest possible price. With the start of 2015 around the corner, now is the ideal time to consider a variety of fresh and creative ways, both big and small, to achieve the goals of increased functionality, visual appeal and resale value.

Dana Hill
(912) 272-4698

1) Make kitchen improvements a top priority. Your kitchen is the most utilized room in your home, a place where families and friends gather for daily meals and holiday celebrations. The kitchen space, now more than ever, serves as a central gathering point and an extension of living and family rooms, the so-called great rooms. It’s also one of the most important areas that buyers look at when searching for a home. An updated kitchen is great for resale value.
2)  Make small, cost-effective improvements for a fresh look. Painting, whether interior or exterior, is relatively low-cost and adds a quick revamp to your home. Another way to improve on a small budget is by cleaning up and trimming landscaping, and adding new, affordable plants. Adding new plants will give your yard a pop of color and won’t break the bank. You want the best first impression and “curb appeal” for your property, and fresh flowers and landscaping will add allure to the outdoor area.
De-cluttering is another easy step, and makes a big difference in making the home look larger.
Imagine that you are a prospective buyer seeing your home for the first time, and use that critical eye as a guide for getting your property into shape.
3) Pay attention to market trends. When looking to make renovations to your home, pay attention to what will also contribute to resale value. For example, modernized bathrooms and showers are important to homebuyers. Also, creating an open floor plan for the living space, and choosing dryscape and water-conserving landscaping can be effective. Pay attention to market trends and any new and important features for homebuyers. This will help make sure you get the best return on your renovation investment.
4) Stay neutral. Keep your color palettes centered on neutral earth tones when renovating, while incorporating some contrast. You want to appeal to the largest selection of buyers, and neutral colors make it easier for buyers to visualize living there. Also, neutral colors can easily be painted over to meet buyer preferences. The most important thing is for the buyer to be able to visualize the home to meet their tastes after they make the purchase. It will be harder for the buyer to picture this with loud and outdated, odd colors throughout the home.
5) Look at houses in your neighborhood that have recently sold. By checking out homes that are for sale and have recently sold in your neighborhood, you can get a better idea of where to improve. Which styles and finishes garnered the best values? Hire a licensed and experienced contractor familiar to the area. Decide which areas of the home are most important and serve as the best areas to spend your money to see the highest return.
6) Don’t over-improve. This is a common mistake among many homeowners, especially when deciding to take on a home renovation project without the help of a professional. If you over-improve and spend money on unimportant remodeling projects, you won’t see a return on your investment, particularly if the work makes your property the highest priced home in the neighborhood.
If you are unsure of which renovations to make, and where to spend the money, it’s best to get the opinions of professionals. Consult multiple contractors, compare notes and make an informed decision on where to improve, including the areas that aren’t as critical to be updated.
7) If it’s too tough to DIY, hire a professional! Make sure to hire a professional before taking on a project that’s too tough to do it yourself (DIY). The last thing you want is to spend the money to start a home renovation project before realizing that you are in over your head, and need to spend additional funds and time hiring a professional to correct your mistakes. Before starting a project yourself, be 100 percent confident that you can finish the job correctly on your own. If not, you will save time and money by hiring a licensed contractor.
Source: Renovation Realty

Alex Canfield Earns Real Estate Certifications

SAVANNAH, GA  -  Connie Farmer Ray, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners announced today Alex Canfield has earned his Associate Broker’s License (ABR). 

"Alex, who is a specialist in residential and commercial real estate, has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners since 2010," said Connie Farmer Ray, President and CEO at Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. "During that time, he has demonstrated the highest professional standards and a dedication to satisfying the needs of his clients by providing them with the highest level of support available."

In addition to his ABR, Canfield is an active member of the Georgia Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and Savannah Board of Realtors.  He also holds the prestigious Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative, SRS(Seller Representative Specialist) and SFR(Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Designations.  Alex also gives back to the community by participating in functions organized by his church, Savannah Christian. He services as a 2nd Lt in the Civil Air Patrol-Savannah Squadron and also volunteers as a Paramedic/Firefighter with Isle of Hope Fire Department. 

Alex Canfield currently resides in Savannah, Georgia, and he works out of the Abercorn Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Office and can be reached at 912.398.5414 or alex.canfield@coldwellbanker.com.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Attends Navy Federal Credit Union Invitational Event in Vienna

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners attended an exclusive summit at the invitation-only Navy Federal Building in Vienna, VA.  Navy Federal invited select brokers to attend their inaugural summit Nov 12^th & 13^th which included Navy executives presenting news, information and educational tools regarding the Growth of the Credit Union, the Mortgage Processes, Products, Goals for 2014/2015 for RealtyPlus, Several Breakout Sessions followed by an Award/Recognition Ceremony.  “The executive panel provided so much information, really interesting news about the military.  I feel so honored to be selected to attend and represent my Company,” says Melissa Bowles, Relocation Director with Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.  She continues, “We even got a private tour of the Navy Federal Building, it was beyond beautiful and what a great way to visualize all the help we can provide to our military, we are grateful to do what we can in any way to give back.”

The Navy Federal Credit Union is the world’s largest credit union with $62 billion in assets, 5 million members, 257 branches, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees worldwide. The credit union serves all Department of Defense and Coast Guard active duty, civilian, and contractor personnel and their families. For additional information about Navy Federal, visit  www.navyfederal.org.

The Navy Federal Credit Union announced its Eighth year of  participation in Military Saves, and the credit union’s month - long savings initiatives created to inspire the military community to focus on financial readiness. Military Saves, a component of the America Saves campaign, shares Navy Federal’s goal of assisting all branches of the military, Department of Defense, Coast Guard and their families in maintaining financial health.  “We are committed to providing tools to help our members meet their financial goals through every phase of life,” said Bob Joshua, executive vice president, Savings and Membership. “The earlier members begin to save, the better their financial future.”

To learn more about how Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners can help you relocate your home, please visit www.MyCbpp.com or call 800.505.8111. 

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, established in 1995, is a full-service real estate firm with office locations spanning from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia. In addition to listing and selling residential real estate, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ other divisions include commercial real estate, property management, relocation services, new homes, a real estate school, mortgage lending and a publishing/media division. The company’s corporate offices are located at 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit their Web site at www.MyCbpp.com.