Sharon A. Curtiss

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	Hileman Real Estate, Inc.
Location:	Greenbackville Ocean City Ocean Pines
Web sites:	Visit My Website
Phone:	(410) 726-4260

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About Me

As an experienced builder’s representative, I have a thorough understanding of the new home construction process and can assist you with all aspects of building the home of your dreams. I am committed to continuing my education in the real estate industry to stay on top of the many changes, and recently earned my designation as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI). With over 20 years of sales and management experience in the banking industry, I am committed to finding the home that fits your budget and your dreams. Currently licensed in Maryland and Virginia, visit my website at http://www.sharoncurtiss.com for FREE Buyer and Sellers Service Reports.

Designations:
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) since September 2006. Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) designation since October 2007 and Performance Management Network (PMN) in August 2008 . Currently working towards obtaining Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Member of Coastal Association of Realtors, Eastern Shore of VA Association of Realtors, Maryland Assn of Realtors and National Assn of Realtors. Past Vice President and Secretary of Central Anne Arundel Kiwanis Club. Women’s Council of REALTORS President 2008, President-Elect 2007, Treasurer 2004-2006, and Vice President of Membership 2003-2004. Director of Coastal Association of REALTORS 2008-2009.

Professional Profile:
Currently licensed in Maryland and Virginia. Attend continuing education courses to stay on top of changes to the real estate laws and changing market conditions. Courses completed include, At Home with Diversity, Ethics - It’s Good Business, Deferred Exchanges and Capital Gains, Ninja Negotiating, CRS 202 - Effective Buyer Sales Strategy, GRI 100 - Fair Housing, Sales & Marketing Methods, Basic Financing, Cultural Diversity, Working with Investors, Illegal Flipping and Predatory Lending, Federal State and Local Legislative Issues, Advanced Buyer Agency, Risk Reduction Strategies, Understanding Appraisals, Contract Offers, Harnessing the Power: Skills Based Performance Management, Foreclosures and Short Sales...

Communities Served: Berlin, Bishopville, Captain’s Cove, VA, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, West Ocean City

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Dealing directly with listing agent, after another agent showed me a home?

Asked Sun Oct 12 2008, 06:07 by 747tech - 11375 - Home Buying - 16 answers

Sharon A. Curtiss answered:

Hope you decided to work with the agent that showed you the home. If you go directly to the Seller's Agent, keep in mind you will not have any representation unless your state allows dual representation. You want to make sure that you have representation on your side to look out for your best interest and perform the due diligence on the property. In most states, a Seller's agent can only perform ministeral acts for the buyer customer, but their fiduciary responsibility and loyalty is to their client, the Seller. As far as the commission goes, a good Buyer's Agent will negotiate a fair price for you the buyer client, the Seller's agent is obligated to negotiate the best offer for the seller only.

Hope that helps and good luck on your purchase. - Sun Oct 12 2008, 17:44

We are looking to buy a condo in Ocean City, MD. Will not pay 2005 prices. Want a foreclosure or short sale.

Asked Sun Oct 12 2008, 15:18 by Maria - Ocean City - Home Buying - 7 answers

Sharon A. Curtiss answered:

Hi Maria. Good luck on your search. Feel free to visit my website where I have links to our local listings without requiring a registration. My approach is low key and straight forward with working with buyers and sellers. I have several agents in my office that have a large portfolio of bank owned properties. You should also consider looking at resales as well. In this buyer's market, we are seeing the average price around 90 -92% of asking price. I am an Accredited Buyer's Representative and am happy to supply my buyer clients with all the facts they need to make an informed purchasing decision. Hope to hear from you soon! - Sun Oct 12 2008, 17:22

Hey i saw this house on craigslist for rent of a $1000, is that a real or a fake post....

Asked Sun Sep 21 2008, 12:20 by Richard Ruck… - 21037 - Home Buying - 8 answers

Sharon A. Curtiss answered:

I just found out that Mike Hambly of Champion Realty in Annapolis has this property listed for sale at $1,199,000 so it is probably a typo. I wouldn't think that it would be renting for $1,000 per month. Hope that helps. - Mon Sep 22 2008, 09:57

It is quite possible that is actually real. I am a REALTOR in Ocean City, MD and we post our rentals on Craigslist as well as on our company website. Your best bet would be to contact the party to find out what is included, what there rental application entails, etc. When you rent through a broker, there is generally a small application fee for a credit check. At Hileman Real Estate, we require a prospective tenant to visit the property before we take an application to make sure. The problem with Craigslist is generally from a prospective tenant asking to rent a property site unseen, saying they can pay up front, then asking for bank account or wiring instructions. Proceed with caution and good common sense and never send personal information to anyone you don't know. Good Luck! - Sun Sep 21 2008, 16:11

Can anyone recommend a good buyer's agent for Ocean City?

Asked Thu Sep 4 2008, 10:46 by mrs dwight k… - Ocean City - Home Buying - 6 answers

Sharon A. Curtiss answered:

Now that the summer season is over, I think you will find that you are now able to visit some of the properties on the market that were rented and had limited access. If you have not found a buyer's agent yet, feel free to visit my website for FREE first-time home buyer information. I am an Accredited Buyer's Representative and would be happy to assist you with the process. I have worked with many first-time homebuyers and before becoming a REALTOR, I was a manager at a major financial institution for almost 20 years. I am very experienced with the entire process. Check out my testimonials on my website http://www.sharoncurtiss.com

I look forward to hearing from you. Sharon - Sun Sep 21 2008, 08:36

This was our second open house this weekend. The information he advertised online was correct except for

Asked Sun Mar 16 2008, 15:09 by Lissa - 20603 - Home Selling - 8 answers

Sharon A. Curtiss answered:

Sounds like you need to have a meeting of the minds to make sure you both understand each other's expectations. Let your agent know what you expect and about your concerns. If he is not willing or able to meet your expectations, then you may want to request a release as Ted mentioned below. If that doesn't work, you may want to speak with his broker about your dissatisfaction. Keep in mind, in this market you will want to have an agent who is realistic about what can be accomplished in the time frame you want to sell in, by giving you the facts about the length of time on market and actual home "selling" prices. Good Luck on your sale. - Sun Mar 16 2008, 15:44

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