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 Why Choose Lacie Maynard?

Lacie Maynard is
committed to helping you find the perfect home - whether that means a Gulf
front condo, a second home or permanent residence. Lacie's goal is for you to
be satisfied and to know you can count on her for integrity, honesty, hard work
and common sense.
- Buyers appreciate
that Lacie listens to their needs - and meets them.
- Sellers recognize
that her marketing techniques bring results.
Lacie is committed
to making your real estate transaction a successful one and guarantees that
her standard of excellence and follow-through with service will go beyond your
normal expectations. A large percentage of Lacie's business is from referrals
and repeat business - that speaks for itself!
Past
Recognitions:
- RE/MAX 100%
Club
- RE/MAX Platinum
Club
- RE/MAX #3 Dixie
Region
- Century 21 Ruby
Masters Club
Realty Executives
Recognition:
- REALTY EXECUTIVES
GULF COAST - Executive Club (Top 10%)
- REALTY EXECUTIVES
GULF COAST - Chairman's Award
- REALTY EXECUTIVES
GULF COAST - 100% Award
Other
Achievements:
- Baldwin County
Association of REALTORS® -Lifetime Member
- Alabama Association
of REALTORS®
- Baldwin County
Association of REALTORS® - Member
- Baldwin County
Association of REALTORS® - Board of Directors
- Multiple Listing
Service - Member
- Baldwin County
Association of REALTORS® -Co-Chair/Make America Better
Committee
- REALTY EXECUTIVES
GULF COAST - Associate Broker
- Certified
Residential Specialists (CRS)
- ePro Designation
(National Association of REALTORS®)
- Habitat For
Humanity of Baldwin County - Past Board of Directors
- Habitat For
Humanity of Baldwin County Women Build
- Habitat Women Build
Chili Cook-Off
- Habitat for
Humanity You Go Girl Women Build Golf Tournament
- REALTY EXECUTIVES
GULF COAST Habitat Golf Tournament
DISCLOSURE
Alabama law
requires you, the consumer, to be informed about the types of services
which real estate licensees may perform. The purpose of this disclosure is to
give you a summary of these services.
Alabama Real Estate Agency Disclosure
(RECAD) Rule 790-X-3-.13(1) Real Estate Brokerage Services Disclosure
- A SINGLE
AGENT is a licensee who represents only one party in a sale. That is, a
single agent represents his or her client. The client may be either the seller
or the buyer. A single agent must be completely loyal and faithful to the
client.
- A SUB-AGENT
is another agent/licensee who also represents only one party in a sale. A
sub-agent helps the agent represent the same client. The client may be either
the seller or the buyer. A sub-agent must be completely faithful to the
client.
- A LIMITED
CONSENSUAL DUAL AGENT is a licensee for both the buyer and the seller. This
may only be done with the written, informed consent of all parties. This type
of agent must also be loyal and faithful to the client, except where the duties
owed to the clients conflict with one another.
- A TRANSACTION
BROKER assists one or more parties, who are customers, in a sale. A
transaction broker is not an agent and does not perform the same services as an
agent.
Alabama law imposes
the following obligations on all real estate licensees to all parties, no
matter what their relationship.
- To provide services
honestly and in good faith;
- To exercise
reasonable care and skill;
- To keep
confidential any information gained in confidence, unless disclosure is
required by law or duty to a client, the information becomes public knowledge
or disclosure is authorized in writing.
- Present all offers
promptly to the seller; Answer your questions completely and
accurately
Further, even if
you are working with a licensee who is not your agent, there are many
things that the licensee may do to assist you. Some examples are:
- Provide information
about the properties;
- Show
properties;
- Assist in making a
written offer
- Provide information
on financing
Why
should you choose a Certified Residential Specialist?
1. A Mix of
Experience and Sales A hallmark of Certified Residential Specialists
isn't just the advanced training and education they receive. Just as important
is the marketplace expertise they bring to the sale or purchase of your home.
To earn the Certified Residential Specialist Designation, every REALTOR®
must have a significant mix of experience and number of real estate
transactions. These strict requirements are your assurance that your Certified
Residential Specialist is able to apply his or her education in the real world,
giving you the knowledgeable, skilled service you expect.
2. Highest Standard
of Ethics Ethics aren't just important in a REALTOR®. They're
essential. That's why every Certified Residential Specialist is required to
maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide
by its strict Code of Ethics. That means, when you work with a Certified
Residential Specialist, you can rest assured you're dealing with a trained real
estate expert who will treat you fairly and professionally every step of the
way.
3. A Focus on Home
Buying and Selling Whether you're looking to by or sell a home, you
face many risks along the way. Financial risks, legal risks, even the risk that
a home purchase or sale will fall through. A Certified Residential Specialist
is trained to minimize those risks. With that in mind, a Certified Residential
Specialist is guaranteed to bring you the benefits of their significant
experience and variety of successful real estate transactions. That expertise,
combined with advanced education in areas like finance, technology and
marketing, lets you know that your Certified Residential Specialist is able to
make your home purchase or sale a success in every way.
4. Technological
Expertise Technology is changing the face of real estate. Computers,
the Internet, mobile communications - each has helped make the market more
efficient, and at the same time more daunting. More than ever, the success of
your home purchase or sale depends on the ability of your REALTOR® to
harness that technology, and make it work for you. For that reason, the
training required of your Certified Residential Specialist focuses extensively
on technology and its effect on the real estate business. You can count on a
Certified Residential Specialist not just to understand technology, but to use
it to make your home purchase or sale a worry-free experience.
5. An Ability to
Maximize the Profits & Minimize Costs Buying a home isn't simply
about paying the lowest price. And selling a home isn't just about getting the
money you asked for. Along the way, there are fees, taxes and numerous other
costs that can impact the bottom line of your home purchase or sale. A
Certified Residential Specialist is trained specifically to help you understand
the marketplace, negotiate successfully on your behalf and get a clear picture
of a proposed transaction. The result is a more rewarding experience, whether
you're buying or selling, or both.
What
is an e-PRO and why should you use one?
A short guide for the Internet
consumer
When
you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for
useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without
hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who
- Answers e-mail
promptly and professionally.
- Respects your
on-line privacy.
- Offers home
listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a
home.
Enter the
e-PRO.
An e-PRO
is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO training program for
real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of
REALTORS®, the e-PRO course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of
working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of
all, what today's consumer really wants.
What does
all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working with a certified
Internet professional.
More
privacy
Are you
reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being
pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They've learned the Web isn't just a
place to do business; you need information from someone you can
trust.
That's
why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to your questions, but
don't send you unwanted communication. And they protect your personal
information.
Less
hassle
Tired of
struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely to have access to the
latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may
include:
- On-line home
tours
- Instant access to
comprehensive neighborhood data
- Extensive
property listings
- Immediate e-mail
notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria
- Referral networks
and on-line forums, where e-PROs can quickly find information--even
potential buyers--from other e-PROs
- Newsletters on
current real estate conditions in your area
- Electronic
faxes sent to you by e-mail
- Advanced software,
PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the spot
The
result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have
less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses e-mail, you can even
eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from
showing to closing.
Less
expense
An
e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save you considerable expense. You
have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better
price. With on-line home tours, you reduce in-person showings--and the costs
involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax
charges.
Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With
the tools to do your research electronically, you can make a decision on a home
the first day you're in town--or without traveling at all. You and your family
save on travel costs. And after you've decided to buy, monitoring the sale by
e-mail saves you even more.
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