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My Money-Saving Tips for Buyers

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to search Homes for Sale, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Top 10 Tips to Save Money When Buying a Home

There are lots of different strategies to save money when buying a home, but I have come up with 10 ways that work well - at least in my own experience.

Figure out where you want to live: Narrow down a few different regions of interest, and pick a place that you are comfortable with. Know the different schools, stores, and community offerings in those areas. Next, tell your agent about these specific locales.

By doing this, your agent will know the particulars that you're looking for, and time and/or money will not be wasted looking for homes that you do not want to purchase. This will save you and the agent time, and also money.

Interview your prospective agent: You want to work with someone who is competent. You have to remember that buying a home is probably the largest & most important financial decision that you will ever make.

You will need to evaluate the experience and credibility of the agent. You definitely want an agent who has negotiated buyer contracts before, so be sure to ask about this.
Ensure the agent is staffed well: Ask if they actually use a team of professionals, or if they work separately. A single agent will likely not be able to handle all of the tasks that come along with buying a home. However, if a team approach is being utilized, then ask to meet the real estate team because they will be helping to buy your home, and being able to communicate well with them will save you time and money.

Get pre-approved before looking for a home: There are many different fees you have to pay when buying a home. You have to pay for inspections, closing costs, appraisals, etc. You should know what you can and cannot afford before writing an offer to a seller. If your agent knows these things ahead of time, this should save lots of time, as well as money.

These are just three of the top ten tips for buyers looking to save money, and if you want to know all of them, just click on the link below.

Otherwise, if you have any questions or concerns about real estate, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (412) 303-3600 or shoot me an email at sayhayteam@gmail.com

Why You Should Let the Other Agent Show Your Property

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to search Homes for Sale, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

I've been asked recently whether or not it is a good idea to be present during a home showing of your own property. The answer to this question is a definitive 'NO', but allow me to tell you why this is so.

Let Your Agent Show Your Home to Buyers

Allow your agent to show the home on your behalf.

You want buyers to feel as if it is already their property. If you answer the front door and invite them inside, they will undoubtedly feel very uncomfortable. This initial uneasiness could spoil a sale from the beginning.

Real estate agents are equipped to sell your property.

A buyer's agent is aware of the seller's interests and is more readily prepared to display those features of the house that serve as major selling points.
Home owners sometimes believe that they can sell their home better than a real estate agent, but this is not true. Agents are professionally trained salespeople.
Also, home buyers trust their agents, not you.

You need a professional liaison between yourself and the buyer's agent.

Real estate agents know how to communicate with one another in an efficient, effective manner.

If you have questions about this topic or are trying to buy or sell in the Northern Pittsburgh area, please contact me. I would be extremely glad to help you. You can call me at (412) 303-3600 or email me at sayhayteam@gmail.com

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Why choose Judi SAYHAY?

I’ve been in the real estate business for over 22 years and with Keller Williams Realty since 1996. Prior to real estate, I was involved designing call centers via automated computers operations and system, gas pipe line distribution operations and worked in provider services for one of the largest health care providers in Pittsburgh. Since joining the profession of real estate, I have earned the SSD designation and enjoy working in greater Pittsburgh North and Pittsburgh South areas.

Clients who have worked with my Team and I have been most pleased with our knowledge of all aspects of the real estate business, and our ability to make deals come together. We believe in providing superior customer service and educating our clients in the process of buying and selling a home. I am committed to hiring the best people to work with our clients, as well as continuous learning and education by being partners with some of the largest Master Mind groups in the world. Our work as your Realtor is not complete until each one of our clients know the facts, are educated and coached in making the best decision for them and are satisfied!

Our team of experienced Realtors is the key to our success. We have been fortunate to be able to attract great talent to our team. We have built our real estate operations through satisfied clients and referrals. Every year we assist approximately 100 families in finding their American dream and close approximately 12 million dollars in real estate. The truth is in the numbers!

Judi SAYHAY
Keller Williams Realty
11269 Perry Highway, Suite #300
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (412) 303-3600
SAYHAYTeam@gmail.com

Team SAYHAY Testimonials

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testimonials from happy clients

Colleen - “We were very impressed with her negotiation skills and how dedicated she was!"

Jill - “Judi and her team were always professional and she was just very knowledgeable in the field."

Jenny - “Team SAYHAY is really on top of their game and they’re just awesome!"

Judy - "Between the time we signed the contract and put it on the multi-list, it was sold within 48 hours. They had the pictures take on Monday, it was put on the website on by Tuesday, we had 2 people in Wednesday morning to look at it, and it was sold by Thursday morning. Judi was wonderful! During the process, I had gotten sick and she jumped right in and got everything straightened out for the closing, which I really appreciated! "

Judi - "Team SAYHAY sold my house relatively quickly so we had good results! I kind of had a nervous breakdown because we were moving 1,100 miles away and Judi was just very sweet and patient with me when she really didn’t have to be. Overall, I was just very happy with them! "

Pat - "She had sold 3 houses for me and they all sold very quickly. In fact, the last 2 sold to the first buyers that looked at them. Judi just has a way of attracting the right buyer and it’s the combination with pricing it right that makes it sell so quickly! Houses don’t sit on the market with Judi!"

Dan - "I got very positive results. Judi answered all of my questions, and she was always there for my needs. I had done a lot of research on the mortgage, and she took that information and got me a better deal! "

What our happy Pittsburgh clients have to say

"I had the pleasure of working with Judi during late 2010 and early 2011. Judi and her team were most helpful during what was my first time selling a house.

Judi listed, and subsequently sold, my 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom townhome in Marshall Township (Wexford, PA) that earned me a handsome profit. At the same time, Judi also represented me though contract negotiations with a local custom home builder for construction of a 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home also in Marshall Township.

In selling my townhome, Judi scheduled multiple open houses, followed-up with attendees and prospective buyers, kept me informed throughout the process, and always returned my telephone calls and e-mails in a timely and efficient manner. Judi also attended the closing and ensured contract language was accurate and appropriate.

Judi also attended meetings between me and the local builder to ensure that I was receiving a quality home product at a fair and reasonable price. Judi's knowledge of the local builder and the local real estate environment were instrumental in helping me negotiate a very good deal on this contract that saved me thousands of dollars. Judi met me at the construction site several times for walkthroughs during the home's construction. Judi and I inspected the progress regularly to ensure the home was being built to the contract’s specifications so as to protect the integrity and quality of my investment.

In short, Judi exhibited a high level of professionalism and local real estate knowledge that would be helpful to any buyer or seller. As Judi represented me as both the seller of an existing home and the buyer of a new home, I can highly recommend Judi's services to any prospective seller and/or buyer."

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"Over the past 15+ years, Judy has helped me with relocation for a number of physicians and medical physicists recruited to the Pittsburgh area for positions at a healthcare system. She is outstanding in this capacity. She responds immediately to my requests for relocation assistance and goes above and beyond to make sure the clients needs are met - neighborhood, school district, economics, commute to hospital, size and style of home, etc. The feedback from the families she has worked with include "I have worked with realtors all over the country, and Judy is without doubt the best at helping me find my home". "Judy made this process enjoyable, and her knowledge of the area and of available properties made our search efficient and effective." Because of my experience with Judy, I asked her to assist my daughter and her family in a relocation back to the Pittsburgh area. My daughter found her home in one day based on Judy's attention to detail regarding her family's needs in a home. I will continue to consult with Judy for relocation needs for my family members or professionally."

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