Showcase Realty, LLC offers free workshop to help agents sell more HUD homes
Showcase Realty is offering a free HUD Sales Training workshop for Real Estate agents in the metro Charlotte area. The HUD workshop is designed to teach Brokers the secrets to closing more HUD transactions in 2015. Nancy Braun, Owner and Broker-in-Charge of Showcase Realty and Mike Maniace, Director of HUD & REO operations will conduct the 2-hour workshop. Agents can expect to learn the selling process to better serve their buyers and how to navigate the HUDHomestore.com website. (1 comments)
nancy braun: Tranquil Cabin & 40 Wooded Acres
- 03/06/15 03:28 AM
Tranquil Cabin & 40 Wooded Acres Perfect for Racecar Enthusiast or Nature Lover Are you a nature lover looking for a home in a tranquil area? Perhaps a racecar enthusiast considering a space to house your cars? Look no further because this cabin could be exactly what you’re in the market for. This unique private retreat in the woods offers a serene and quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Located on 310 Cabin Creek Road in Mooresville, NC, this cabin oasis sits on 40 acres, which includes multiple tranquil creeks that run throughout the property and an auto (2 comments)
nancy braun: Q&A: Nancy Braun of Showcase Realty
- 03/02/15 11:55 PM
Courtesy of Charlotte Business Resources Q&A: Nancy Braun of Showcase Realty Showcase Realty was formed in 2008 by Nancy Braun, simultaneously when the housing market in Charlotte crashed. During its initial years, Showcase Realty represented bank owned foreclosures and underwater homeowners seeking relief through a short sale. Currently, Showcase Realty is largely focused on servicing traditional buyers, sellers and investors in addition to representing banks and HUD with their foreclosures. We had a chance to talk with Nancy to find out how she quickly shifted gears and capitalized on the distressed property (0 comments)
A Real Estate agent’s worst nightmare is to be caught off guard in a defenseless situation. Imagine it is 5pm on a Friday and you are showing your last property of the day. A man appears. He becomes persistent to come inside. His voice gets louder and he pushes you inside the home and slams the door. Do you know what to do? Do you know how to protect yourself? The Showcase Realty violence prevention workshop will teach Real Estate Agents how to prepare (3 comments)
nancy braun: Gun Safety & Martial Arts Experts added to Safety Training Workshop
- 02/13/15 12:20 AM
Safety is a major concern for most people that choose to avoid firearms. Gun enthusiast Casie Bennett, a sales associate with Blackstone Shooting Sports, hopes to change that way of thinking. Bennett joins the Showcase Realty Safety Training Workshop for Real Estate Agents with a gun safety demonstration for beginners. Click here to RSVP Showcase Realty, in collaboration with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, will hold a Real Estate Safety Training Workshop, February 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. This safety training workshop will take place at Showcase Realty’s South End office located at 1430 South Mint Street in Charlotte. The workshop is free (0 comments)
How to stay safe when showing a property It’s 5pm on a Friday and you are showing your last property of the day. A man appears. He becomes persistent to come inside. His voice gets louder and he pushes you inside the home and slams the door. Do you know what to do? Do you know how to protect yourself? Join Showcase Realty for a violence prevention workshop to teach Real Estate Agents to prepare for and how to avoid dangerous situations. Showcase Realty, in collaboration with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, will hold a Real Estate Safety Training Workshop, February (2 comments)
nancy braun: Institutional investors flock to Charlotte
- 12/31/14 06:04 AM
Nancy Braun in the News Home price gains could make selling attractive to institutional investors Charlotte ranks fifth among regions with the most homes sold to institutional investors between January 2012 and August, but so far the equity gained in those homes trails behind six of the regions in the top 10, according to real estate data and analytics provider RealtyTrac. Still, the area was listed among eight that RealtyTrac said are “markets where (the) big four investors have the most motivation to ‘cash out’ based on potential returns from equity gained.” The four companies RealtyTrac focused on were Blackstone, American (1 comments)
nancy braun: South End Revival
- 12/31/14 04:58 AM
Courtesy of the Charlotte Observer home|design by Samantha Alexander The historic Charlotte district makes a steady comeback while sticking to its roots Established in the 1850s, the thriving community of South End was a product of Charlotte’s first railroad. The area soon became a sea of mills and warehouses, which would come to produce everything from women’s hosiery to crackers in the many decades to follow. South End was a perfect snapshot of blue-collar America, and for more than a century the area was a symbol of progress for the young Queen City. However, in the 1970s and 1980s, the area (1 comments)
nancy braun: Showcase Realty Participates in Holiday Brigade
- 12/23/14 05:40 AM
The elves at Showcase Realty have been very busy this Christmas wrapping, labeling and sorting presents for a family from the West Gaston Boys and Girls Club. Final preparations were made to deliver the presents and a meal on Monday, December 22 at 10:30am. Showcase Realty, LLC was matched by The Boys and Girls Club and PEMCO with a family in Gastonia this Christmas. The little girl is ten and the little boys is nine. They only asked for some clothes for Christmas this year. Nancy Braun, the Showcase Realty team and partners gave gifts, food, gifts cards and a (2 comments)
Access to this HUD Webinar ends Wednesday, December 17th at 11PM How to Successfully Sell HUD Homes Part 1 Navigating the HUDHomestore.com website Discover the secrets to closing more HUD transactions. Don't miss this step by step Webinar explaining how to navigate the HUDHomestore.com website. How to get a NAID#. How to register and more... (0 comments)
nancy braun: Now is the time to Sell
- 12/17/14 05:40 AM
Now is the Time to Sell According to the Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte area has the lowest supply of homes for sale since January of 2014. The real estate market is picking up in many areas that were slowing down over the last few years. Now is the perfect time for Sellers to put a sign out front because buyers are seriously looking. Some homes are being sold in a matter of days. Here are some easy steps to take if you want to take advantage of the low inventory and get top dollar for your home. Understanding the Market It (2 comments)
JULIUS GREEN BROKER, SHOWCASE REALTY julius@showcaserealty.net http://about.me/JuliusGreen
Julius Green, a Kansas, Mo., native, studied business management at Longview community College, which led to a position as an assistant manager and a five-year partnership with a prominent Fortune 500 company. The role allowed him to expand his expertise in public service and eventually transition into a real estate career. As a dedicated real estate agent with Showcase Realty LLC Green specializes in first-time homebuyers, investment properties, condominium sales and residential properties in the Charlotte market.
nancy braun: Home Buying 38 Percent More Affordable Than Renting
- 12/04/14 05:22 AM
Home Buying 38 Percent More Affordable than Renting Based on Trulia’s recent Rent Versus Buy Report, homeownership continues to be a cheaper option than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in all the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The report shows that buying a home is actually 38 percent cheaper than renting, which is slightly higher from last year’s rate of 35 percent. The baseline model comprises of a 20 percent down payment 30-year mortgage, 25 percent tax deductions, and the homeowner living there for seven years. According to Trulia, there are two reasons with the (0 comments)
nancy braun: Showcase Plays Santa Claus for a Gastonia Family, but Needs Your Help
- 12/02/14 03:57 AM
Showcase Realty has joined forces with PEMCO Limited and The Boys and Girls Club for this year’s Holiday Brigade; an opportunity for industry professionals to bring joy to communities by adopting Angel Tree families for the Holiday Season. Showcase Realty has been matched with a family in Gastonia this Christmas. The little girl is ten and the little boys is nine. There is no better way to honor this day of giving than by making Christmas happen for a family that would not have one if not for your generous support. Nancy and Showcase Realty will provide clothes for (0 comments)
nancy braun: HUD Home Buyer Webinar
- 12/16/13 12:39 AM
This week on December 19th there will be a HUD Homebuyer webinar hosted by Nancy Braun, Owner of Showcase Realty, perfect for homebuyers and investors. In this Webinar we will discuss who can purchase HUD homes and when. Myth battles fact in common misconceptions about HUD homes.
Did you know?
-HUD does not provide direct financing to buyers of HUD Homes.
-Almost anyone can buy a HUD home.
- You can purchase a HUD home at a 50% discount from the original list price if you meet certain qualifications.
-You can purchase a home with (0 comments)
nancy braun: Why Should You Hire a Charlotte Short Sale Agent to Sell Your Home?
- 10/23/13 02:32 AM
Why should you hire a Charlotte short sale agent to sell your home? Charlotte short sales are a lengthy and complicated process that can overwhelm sellers, especially those who are new to the short sale process. An experienced Charlotte short sale agent will have a deep understanding of the process and help the seller move along the process smoothly until a successful closing. If your home is underwater and you are thinking of a Charlotte short sale as an option, the advantages of hiring a Charlotte short sale agent are: 1. Save you time and stress. Unlike in a traditional sale, you would (0 comments)
nancy braun: Top 5 Reasons to do a Charlotte NC short sale
- 10/11/13 03:39 AM
There are at least 5 reasons to do a Charlotte NC Short Sale. The recent economic crash has placed many homeowners underwater. If you are struggling to pay your mortgage for your Charlotte home, consider the following reasons why a Charlotte short sale may be your best option: 1.A Charlotte NC short sale will help you avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy. 2.A Charlotte NC short sale will minimize the impact on your credit score compared to a foreclosure. 3.A Charlotte NC short sale will allow you to buy a new home sooner compared to 7 years waiting time if you have a (0 comments)
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