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Laura Grace
REALTOR,GRI,e-PRO
The Right REALTOR*, The Right CHOICE
919.260.8405
http://www.LGRealtor.com
emailto: LGRealtor@mindspring.com
I pride myself on serving my clients with a personal commitment and a genuine concern for their satisfaction. For over 10 years, I have helped clients select the perfect home or home-site in the areas of Chatham County, NC (Pittsboro), Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Apex, NC and the surrounding towns in the RTP area of North Carolina.
My family and I relocated to the Triangle Area in 1990. We chose this area because of the quality of life, the beautiful land, and the friendly people here.
Before becoming a Real Estate Agent, I worked as a teacher in the local Elementary and Middle Schools. Working with children and their families for many years, I understand and appreciate the importance of community. The Triangle Area offers many great places to live where the quality of life is excellent.
I am happy to talk to you about making a move in the Triangle area, and welcome the opportunity to help you find the perfect home, or the ideal neighborhood for your lifestyle.
Multi Million Dollar Producer 1997-2008
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 2nd Place 2007
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 3rd Place 2006
• International Presidents Elite 2002, 2003, 2005
• International Presidents Circle 2001, 2004
• Silver Listing Sold Associate 2001
• Premier New Agent Of the Year 1997
REALTOR,GRI,e-PRO
The Right REALTOR*, The Right CHOICE
919.260.8405
http://www.LGRealtor.com
emailto: LGRealtor@mindspring.com
I pride myself on serving my clients with a personal commitment and a genuine concern for their satisfaction. For over 10 years, I have helped clients select the perfect home or home-site in the areas of Chatham County, NC (Pittsboro), Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Apex, NC and the surrounding towns in the RTP area of North Carolina.
My family and I relocated to the Triangle Area in 1990. We chose this area because of the quality of life, the beautiful land, and the friendly people here.
Before becoming a Real Estate Agent, I worked as a teacher in the local Elementary and Middle Schools. Working with children and their families for many years, I understand and appreciate the importance of community. The Triangle Area offers many great places to live where the quality of life is excellent.
I am happy to talk to you about making a move in the Triangle area, and welcome the opportunity to help you find the perfect home, or the ideal neighborhood for your lifestyle.
Multi Million Dollar Producer 1997-2008
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 2nd Place 2007
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 3rd Place 2006
• International Presidents Elite 2002, 2003, 2005
• International Presidents Circle 2001, 2004
• Silver Listing Sold Associate 2001
• Premier New Agent Of the Year 1997
Testimonials
"“As a real estate investor and remodeler, I have had the opportunity to work with many realtors. I have to say that the service I received working with Laura Grace was exceptional. From promoting my property, to dealing with lenders and mediating issues that arose, I can honestly say I have never had a realtor work so hard on my behalf. The property was under contract in less than two weeks, and the whole process was virtually stress-free. I will absolutely use Laura Grace for my next and subsequent real estate transactions.” August 21, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Jill Ballentine"
J Ballentine Thu Aug 21
J Ballentine Thu Aug 21
""Laura is so expert for this area, not only in knowing the ins and outs of the real estate biz, but in knowing what is going to happen in this area in the future, details about the different builders and recommendations for selling also. She is honest about the areas and houses and is non pressuring and professional with a friendly open personality in how she handles her clients. I would recommend Laura highly for anybody buying or selling and would not consider using anybody else for our real estate needs as I can't imagine anybody being as knowledgeable or easy to work with as she is."
Service Category: Real Estate Agent
Year first hired: 2005 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
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J. Harelson Mon Aug 18
J. Harelson Mon Aug 18
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Laura Grace answered:
Sorry you are having such a difficult time.
We are seeing more underwriters kicking back appraisals than ever before. In the past couple of months this has happened with several transactions I was involved in.
3 solutions that worked for my clients recently;
See if the underwriter will accept the appraisal with more comparable sales in the appraisal.
If not, check with the lender and see if the underwriter would be willing to accept the price with a second appraisal. This has helped me twice now in the past few months.
Finally if you are going through a bank, you may have to switch to a mortgage broker who may have more lenders to choose from. Then unfortunately find another loan program that will meet your guidelines.
Make sure that your agent looks at your loan commitment deadlines and follows up with an addendum to adjust the date if needed and the seller is agreeable.
What area of North Carolina are you in, Pat? I wish you luck.
Laura
We are seeing more underwriters kicking back appraisals than ever before. In the past couple of months this has happened with several transactions I was involved in.
3 solutions that worked for my clients recently;
See if the underwriter will accept the appraisal with more comparable sales in the appraisal.
If not, check with the lender and see if the underwriter would be willing to accept the price with a second appraisal. This has helped me twice now in the past few months.
Finally if you are going through a bank, you may have to switch to a mortgage broker who may have more lenders to choose from. Then unfortunately find another loan program that will meet your guidelines.
Make sure that your agent looks at your loan commitment deadlines and follows up with an addendum to adjust the date if needed and the seller is agreeable.
What area of North Carolina are you in, Pat? I wish you luck.
Laura
Laura Grace answered:
I have found a few of my postlets on Zillow, but… only on the couple I did not upgrade. They are new construction and I did not have enough photos to produce a decent upgraded version. The reason this MAY happen is the non upgraded version has ads powered by Google. I believe Zillow and postlets and Google are related. (Not 100% sure but believe there is a connection).
Postlets have a disclaimer that its info comes from Zillow.
Here is a sample of a listing on Zillow, click on the “see listing website” and you will find the postlet. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2142884944_zpid
Good Luck!
Postlets have a disclaimer that its info comes from Zillow.
Here is a sample of a listing on Zillow, click on the “see listing website” and you will find the postlet. http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2142884944_zpid
Good Luck!
Laura Grace answered:
I would like to suggest you consider the Triangle area of NC. It is comprised mostly of the areas around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro, NC. Each of these areas offers a different living style, but all will likely offer you a better budget for homes around $800,000. My clients from CT are always pleasantly surprised!
In additional Chapel Hill Schools consistently rank with the highest end of grade test scores in North Carolina. I understand this is an important consideration for you.
I would welcome the opportunity to send you detailed information on the schools, recreation, cultural events, as well as information about homes.
Please contact me by email or through my website.
Thanks,
Laura
In additional Chapel Hill Schools consistently rank with the highest end of grade test scores in North Carolina. I understand this is an important consideration for you.
I would welcome the opportunity to send you detailed information on the schools, recreation, cultural events, as well as information about homes.
Please contact me by email or through my website.
Thanks,
Laura
Laura Grace answered:
The home must meet FHA guidelines in order for it to qualify, so that may be a consideration of the listing agent. The agent may know it does not meet all of the guidelines. There is also a cap in every county of the loan amount for FHA mortgages.
I would ask your agent to find out from the listing agent believes this home does not qualify for FHA financing.
Some agents and sellers are just wary of FHA loans because they used to more difficult than a conventional mortgage. In addition, the seller would incur extra expenses. In most cases this is no longer true.
They actually are pretty easy ( in most cases) and offer a good interest rate and little money down . I believe that they now require 3.5% down payment. Difficult to find many other mortgages like that today!
The best thing to do is to simply find out from the listing agent why. The seller does not have to accept the offer, even full price if they did not agree to FHA financing in the listing agreement.
Good Luck in your purchase
I would ask your agent to find out from the listing agent believes this home does not qualify for FHA financing.
Some agents and sellers are just wary of FHA loans because they used to more difficult than a conventional mortgage. In addition, the seller would incur extra expenses. In most cases this is no longer true.
They actually are pretty easy ( in most cases) and offer a good interest rate and little money down . I believe that they now require 3.5% down payment. Difficult to find many other mortgages like that today!
The best thing to do is to simply find out from the listing agent why. The seller does not have to accept the offer, even full price if they did not agree to FHA financing in the listing agreement.
Good Luck in your purchase
Laura Grace answered:
Hi Graham,
Thank you for responding. This was not exactly the answer, I was looking for, but interesting. My listings do appear, submitted by a URL, and Postlets, but do not show up on my profile. I may look into the xml feed, but was more interested in figuring out why Trulia cannot sort postlets by agent or listings submitted by a URL.
Since you are close by, I may be interested in contacting you about your xml program you have developed that may work for our company site.
Have you worked on other RE sites?
Laura
Sample Postlet below!
Thank you for responding. This was not exactly the answer, I was looking for, but interesting. My listings do appear, submitted by a URL, and Postlets, but do not show up on my profile. I may look into the xml feed, but was more interested in figuring out why Trulia cannot sort postlets by agent or listings submitted by a URL.
Since you are close by, I may be interested in contacting you about your xml program you have developed that may work for our company site.
Have you worked on other RE sites?
Laura
Sample Postlet below!
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New Construction , Homes with Acreage, Land,, First time home buyers,, Rural Properties, Estate Homes, Golf Course Communities, in Pittsboro , Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, RTP and areas surrounding Chatham County.
Certifications & Awards
Multi Million Dollar Producer 1997-2008
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 2nd Place 2007
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 3rd Place 2006
• International Presidents Elite 2002, 2003, 2005
• International Presidents Circle 2001, 2004
• Silver Listing Sold Associate 2001
• Premier New Agent Of the Year 1997
REALTOR*, Broker, e-PRO, GRI
Member Manager Realty World CAROLINA PROPERTIES
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 2nd Place 2007
Top Producing Agent, Residential, Regional 3rd Place 2006
• International Presidents Elite 2002, 2003, 2005
• International Presidents Circle 2001, 2004
• Silver Listing Sold Associate 2001
• Premier New Agent Of the Year 1997
REALTOR*, Broker, e-PRO, GRI
Member Manager Realty World CAROLINA PROPERTIES
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