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Woodbury, MN – FREE Home Buyer and Seller Real Estate Classes

March 23, 2020 by jdurham Leave a Comment

Becky and John Durham of the Durham Executive Group – RE/MAX Results are successful Realtors® who have also been school teachers,  trainers in business, and business consultants. Becky routinely trains and educates 1,200 real estate agents about best practices. While real estate is their profession and livelihood, teaching and educating others have long been their passion.

 

Becky Durham performing training
Becky Durham of Durham Executive Group – Remax Results enthusiastically presenting FREE real estate topics to class attendee’s. Photo by Durham Executive Group.

                                                                               

FREE Hudson & Western WI Real Estate Classes  by John and Becky Durham
FREE Woodbury, MN and Eastern Twin Cities Real Estate Educational Classes by John and Becky Durham of the Durham Executive Group

 

Enjoy these FREE real estate classes, open to the public each month!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191. Classes will be held at the RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100. When you take our classes, there is no obligation to use our real estate services (although we would be delighted to represent you in your real estate transaction.) * Please note: These classes are offered to consumers who are NOT under contract with another Realtor. Additionally, classes are NOT available to real estate agents, real estate professionals, title, or loan officers.

 

I. Selling a Luxury Woodbury, MN Home (and East Twin Cities)

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation is a designation for agents like John Durham who have specialized training to represent clients with luxury homes.

Luxury home inventories in Woodbury, MN are high, and less than 2% of home buyers are searching for true luxury homes. Given the limited buyer pool, how do you make your home stand out from the competition? In this class we will help you understand the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN, and Eastern Twin Cities by tailoring the class for YOU and your situation! We will cover the key facets needed to sell a luxury home:

  • Preparing your home for market (luxury home buyer expectations)
  • How to set the correct list price for the market
  • How to get more money and sell quicker
  • Marketing concepts for the luxury home market
  • How to choose a luxury real estate agent

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

II. Obtaining the Best Price when Selling Your Home

Sell your home for 3 to 5+% more! We will unlock real estate secrets known only to the most elite real estate agents on how home sellers can sell a home in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities for the most money. Just like financial planning,  home sellers who believe in advanced planning and mapping out clear and realistic strategies will enjoy significantly larger dividends at the closing table than those who do not. You can’t afford to miss this class! We have the ability to tailor this class for YOU and your situation. 

Slide Showing Woodbury MN Housing Market 2019 Average Home Sale Prices
Slide Showing Woodbury MN Housing Market 2019 Average Home Sale Prices by John Durham – www.DurhamExecutiveGroup.com

In this class we will cover:

  • Current real estate market trends in YOUR community (Woodbury, Afton, West Lakeland, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, St. Paul, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Inver Grove Heights)
  • Home improvements that get the best ROI and those that you should stay clear of
  • Home staging to create a great first impression
  • Timing your listing to take advantage of the market
  • Pricing strategies that work and how to avoid those that tend to backfire
  • The home selling process from pre-list to close
  • Home warranties, pre-inspections, and seller paid closing costs
  • How to vet and properly choose the correct real estate agent, and why it is so important.

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

III. Selling Your Home – 4 Key Factors

FREE First Time Homebuyer Class

How do I get the best price when I sell my home? The real estate market has turned around, so my house should be easy to sell, right? We hear these questions every day. 

We have found there are 4 key factors that are often overlooked by sellers when putting a home on the market. Failure to address any of those 4 key factors often results in the home not selling, or the home selling for significantly less after sitting on the market for an extended period. There are many sellers with homes that linger on the market while other homes in their neighborhood are selling. Homes that sell for less than they should have after multiple price reductions. Why is that? Buyers have changed in the past 10 years. Their expectations are high, and they have clear ideas about what they want in a home. As a seller, you want to ensure your home’s listing stands out.

Selling Your Home – 4 Key Factors will address the obstacles home sellers face when listing a home for sale. We will show you how to maximize your home selling experience to achieve the best price and terms. 

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

IV. First Time Home Buyers Class

Millennials – Buying your first home!

Offer Accepted! First Time Home Buyers
Free class for first time home buyers – this is a happy first time home buying client of John and Becky Durham

Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most American’s make. The process can be scary but it doesn’t need to be! We break down the home buying process step by step from the very beginning all the way to closing. In addition to the maze of paperwork and regulations involved, it’s important to realize that today’s real estate market in Woodbury, MN and Eastern Twin Cities is very competitive. 

Our first time home buyer class will discuss:

  • Home buying process in Minnesota explained, from pre-approval to close
  • Obtaining a mortgage (selecting a lender, working with a loan officer, paperwork & documentation required, mortgage pre-approval letters)
  • What down Payment Assistance and loan programs are available
  • How much cash do I need to put down on a property
  • The true cost of home ownership (closing costs, principal, interest, taxes, insurance, assessments, maintenance, etc.)
  • How to find the home you desire – setting up a search criteria for your dream home
  • Home inventories – what is currently happening in the market place
  • Pitfalls, red flags, and warning signs to watch out for
  • Importance of good representation
  • Home showings, finding YOUR home, making a strong offer without over paying
  • How to write clear and concise written Offers for success
  • Multiple offer situations and how to best over come
  • Home prices keep increasing, and why mortgage interest rates are so important
  • Purchase agreements, inspections, appraisals, home warranties, title search, earnest money
  • Housing market statistics and trends – why this is important

John and Becky Durham, REMAX Results are successful and reputable Realtors® in Woodbury, MN, and Eastern Twin Cities with 36-years of combined experience. In addition to being Realtors they are consultants and trainers offering FREE CLASSES to help you understand the home buying process so you can make the right decisions. This course will focus on financial aspects of purchasing a home with a thorough review of the home buying process.

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

V. Baby Boomers Class – ‘Rightsizing’ Your Home for Your New Lifestyle

“Rightsizing” means moving to a home that fits you from a financial, location, and size perspective, so you can live the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of. It includes information on: determining if now is the right time to sell your home; how to obtain the best sale price for your home in today’s market; options for purchasing your next home (condo, town-home, single-family, lake home, new construction, main level living, etc.); whether to start looking prior to selling or after you sell your home; and the home options for active older adults in Woodbury, MN , and Eastern Twin Cities. 

 

Free Baby Boomer Classes about Downsizing
Free Boomer Classes about Downsizing Your Home and saving $$$’s – by John and Becky Durham of the Durham Executive Group – RE/MAX Results

While some think of the term ‘downsizing’ when referring to selling the family home after the kids fly from the nest, many people don’t actually buy a smaller home. They buy the ‘right’ home for the lifestyle they want! Some reasons to ‘rightsize’ your Woodbury, MN home might include:

  •  A one-level living option
  • Significant annual cost savings with examples of savings with your current home
  • Reduce mortgage with access to the equity in your current home
  • Less home maintenance – association maintained, smaller home, newer home
  • Better floor plan for your lifestyle now and in the future
  • How a high percentage of Boomers wrongly decide to age in place with the family home and then throw money at upgraded amenities and renovation 
  • New location – different city/state, lake home, condo, country home, within walking distance to shops & restaurants, etc.
  • Seeking amenities – 55+ communities, golf course, recreational amenities like a pool, gym, or workshop, assisted living, etc.
  • Freedom to travel without worrying about your home

It may be many years since you have sold or purchased a home and real estate continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Technological advances and economic factors have changed how real estate is bought and sold in Woodbury, MN, and the Eastern Twin Cities.  This class will also help you know what housing options are available to you in the community in which you wish to move.

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

VI. Seniors Class: Transitioning to Their Next Home 

This class is for both senior adults and their adult children as they consider housing options that provide both independent living along with a vibrant social community as well as accommodations for future care needs. We will discuss the senior housing options in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities and how to wrap your head around the process of downsizing and moving to a smaller home.

 

Free Class for Seniors Transitioning to their Next Home
FREE CLASS – for Seniors Housing Transitions in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities by John and Becky Durham – Durham Executive Group – RE/MAX Results

This class focuses on two common situations:

  • Seniors who are independently seeking to transition into their next home 
  • Adult children who are helping to guide their senior parents in their move to their new home

Seniors Independently Transitioning to their Next Home – Fear often holds seniors back from making a move, but a recent study stated that once they moved, 76+% were satisfied with their new living arrangement. This class will remove the fear of selling and moving from a cherished and long-term home to their next home. The course will simplify and explain the steps needed to prepare a home for the market in today’s world (it’s very different today than when most seniors purchased their home), the home selling process, & finding your next home and actually moving in. We will also discuss how to time your moving process so you can smoothly move from one home to the next without incurring additional costs for temporary housing while you wait for your next home to become available.

Adult Children Helping to Guide their Parents to their Next Home – It is a difficult subject to discuss, and one that many families avoid. But adult children often find themselves in a situation where they need to assist their senior parents as they transition into a housing situation that provides a better fit for their health and safety needs. We will cover how to approach the subject with parents, provide advice and resources on steps needed to make the move, local housing options to meet their needs for health, security, social life, and professional services from local providers to help them as their lifestyle needs evolve. We will discuss Senior Living options in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities and the lifestyle choices available for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and more.

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

VII. What You NEED to Know About 48-Hour Guaranteed Cash Offer Advertisements for your  Home 

FREE Class – Sellers Beware of the “48-Hour Guaranteed Cash Offer” programs 

So, you’ve heard or received advertisements about 48-hour guaranteed cash offers for the sale of your Woodbury, MN and Eastern Twin Cities home?

FREE iBuyer Classes by John and Becky Durham
Home Seller’s Beware of the 48-Guaranteed Hour Cash Offer – Free iBuyer Classes by John and Becky Durham

As a licensed MN/WI real estate broker with extensive real estate industry experience, John Durham has taken it upon himself to research several iBuyer companies and their cash offer programs. John believes the iBuyer guaranteed cash offers and the agent-partner market analysis can be disingenuous information and can be misleading to consumers. The partnerships become at a minimum borderline dual-agency and you need a local, educated, and reputable REALTOR® to explain these important agency relationships in real estate transactions. As a Woodbury, MN and Eastern Twin Cities WI REALTOR®, John Durham is looking out for your best interest and is passionate about protecting and educating the public regarding these 48-hour guaranteed cash offers. 

If you want to understand what is transpiring with these Guaranteed iBuyer cash offers, contact John Durham and sign-up for his real estate class to educate yourself. Get a full understanding on iBuyers and their agent partner’s practices and whether you should work with an iBuyer, or go the traditional real estate broker/agent route when selling your home.

Below is an outline of what John will be teaching in his iBuyer classes:

  1. What exactly is an iBuyer?
  2. What is the difference between an iBuyer and a traditional brokerage company/agent?
  3. Are there differences between iBuyers and traditional home flippers?
  4. If an iBuyer purchases your home and flips it quickly, where is the profit for them and their investors?
  5. What are the true costs with using each of these type organizations and how do they compare to traditional agent commission?
  6. What would your likely net proceeds be with an iBuyer program?
  7. What does the lack of representation in the transaction mean to you as a homeowner?
  8. What is the difference between the iBuyer program’s Automated Valuation Modeling (AVM’s) vs. traditional real estate agents market analysis?
  9. What percentage of homes qualify for an iBuyers cash offer?
  10. What are all the disqualifying factors that iBuyers have that prevent homeowners from not qualifying for the 48-hour cash offer?
  11. How iBuyer’s inspection (called ‘assessment’) of your home with their ‘Estimator’ may significantly affect your net proceeds after your original agreed sale price.
  12. How is your personal data being used? Once you agree to the Terms of Service, what is all the legal verbiage and its impact on you – the consumer?
  13. How buyers of iBuyers companies are buying a property on an AS IS, WHERE IS basis with all its faults without representations, warranties or covenants, express or implied. What does this mean to you?
  14. What does the 30-Day guarantee mean and how likely are you able to “return” the property?

Cost: FREE!

Pre-registration is required by calling 651-231-2191.

Where: RE/MAX Results office in Woodbury, MN at 604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 100.

John is a licensed real estate Broker and has a CLHMS designation (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) with advanced training and demonstrated success in the luxury home market in Woodbury, MN and the Eastern Twin Cities. Becky is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Realtor® and a Certified Staging Professional (CSP). Both have undergraduate degrees in education along with a masters degree.

 

Contact John and Becky Durham for more information.

Email Us Today: john@durhamexecutivegroup.com

Website: www.durhamexecutivegroup.com

Phone: (651) 231-2191

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