Great professional job all the way round.
We had some real “moments”, but you hung in there with me, and really fought for us in concluding the sale!
Wylie and Martha Faw
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What brought you to the NC Mountains?
I fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a teen when I was at summer camp. Later I brought my family to see the area I loved. After a few years of skiing in the winter and hiking and horse-back riding the trails in the summer, we moved here full-time!
What about Marty?
Though I seem to be a workaholic with my real estate, I treasure my time at home and enjoy ‘nesting’ whether it is entertaining friends, cooking for a friend-in-need, reading, listening to music, gardening, needlework projects while watching TV.
It is hard for me to keep still!
Dining out with friends at the wide variety of local restaurants is always a delight as well as keeping up with the latest movie releases. I also enjoy hiking, biking, fun times at Lake James and antiquing everywhere!
Travelling is also a passion.
Our most recent trip was to Uganda to visit family who are doing medical mission work. Learning about the culture was fascinating - a real education!
What about my family?
I have raised 2 sons in Boone. Going through the school systems, I became well acquainted with each of the schools. We were very active in school activities, sports, scouts, and skiing. One son has now returned to Boone and is also a Realtor! Interest in Real Estate definitely runs in the family!
How did you discover Real Estate?
The first real estate course I attended was in Sapporo, Japan in 1970! After our move to the NC Mountains, my husband opened his own real estate office, selling and developing tracts of land. It was a natural fit for me – I am extroverted person with a curiosity and love to get to know people. I enjoy previewing houses and analyzing what they need to make them better. It is fun to match people to just the right house to fit their needs! I treat everyone like I would like to be treated. Honesty, integrity, and communication are keys to a good Real Estate relationship. I have often been called a ‘people person’.
I've been at this for many years and it continues to be rewarding and enjoyable.
Marty
 And then there are the credentials...
Over the years, I have enjoyed updating my real estate knowledge -
- 1972, a Florida real estate license
- 1986, a NC real estate license
- “GRI” designation - Graduate Realtors Institute. Only 10% of Realtor nationwide have earned their GRI.
- Accredited Buyer’s Agent (ABR) designation, only 5% of NC Realtors have this designation.
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) – the highest designation awarded to a Broker in the residential sales field . Only 5% of all real estate professionals have a CRS, which includes:
A mix of Experience and Sales
The highest Standard of Ethics
A focus on Home Buying & Selling
Technological Expertise
An ability to maximize profits and minimize costs
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e-Pro designation- educated with the technology to meet your online needs.
Tax-Free Exchanges – I have had instruction through classes, been an agent involved with tax-free exchanges, and have been a participant in tax-free exchanges. With this knowledge, I will be better able to help you with your own real estate exchange.
Real Estate Contracts >Deadlines
Both buyer and seller should be aware of all of the deadlines in their purchase agreement. Each contract is different, but there are usually time limits covering the structural contingency, the financing application, the loan commitment, and the closing.
If you are a careless buyer, you could lose your right to ask a seller to pay for needed repairs. There may be a limit on the time the seller has to respond to the buyer's request to complete repairs that are not required by the contract. Failure to apply for your mortgage on time may place your deposit at risk if the loan is denied. In many cases, the agreement can be declared null and void by the seller if financing is not approved within the time frame set forth in the contract. A delayed closing can cost the sellers money, and they may ask the buyer to reimburse these expenses.
Work closely with your real estate agent to ensure that all of your transaction deadlines are met.
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Who is the world's largest landowner?
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The United States government, with holdings of 728.8 million acres of land.
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