Question:  If you needed a root canal, would you try to do it yourself?  No, you would go to a Dentist. 

Your home is most likely the single biggest investment you will make in your life, and may even sell and buy again.   Protect your investment.  Hire a professional, full-time Realtor, Stefanie Pratt & Associates, whether you are buying or selling.  Visit SteFaniePrattHomes.com for all of your real estate needs.

When buying a home, first-time time or repeat, a full-time, professional Realtor can help you from the beginning to the end.   We are mandated due to our license to take continuing education as well as keep up with rules and regulations that continuously change throughout the industry.   These past few years many changes have taken place, and it is a never-ending task to do this. 

When selling your home, hire Stefanie Pratt & Associates, as we update our marketing to reach buyers and their agents. We are on all the primary websites and pay a premium for major ones to showcase our listings.  Contact us when you are ready to sell and we can discuss our complete marketing package and correct pricing of your home.   In 2008–09 we saw slower and longer market times.   2010 started out very nicely with buyers preparing to buy for that tax credit.  

We have experienced highs and lows in Champaign County.  The presence of the University of Illinois and other major employers shelters this area more than most in the country.  Our real estate market did not see the huge appreciation levels that made the national news.  We saw steady, slower appreciation levels that allowed us to not see the devastating effects other markets have experienced.  

Foreclosures do happen in this market, however not at the rate of other markets.  They are not always a good deal and can be time consuming.   There is no guarantee the sale will go through, either.   Foreclosures are not just due to job loss.  They can come from divorce and health issues as well.  The term foreclosure has been around a lot longer than the last few years with the slowing economy.  Short Sales are becoming much more common. 

Below you will find helpful topics that can educate you and inform you with common real estate questions.  If you have additional questions, email StefaniePratt@coldwellbanker.com.  We will be happy to assist you with those answers.  Please also provide accurate contact information so that we may return an answer to your question.

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Thank you and I hope you find this information helpful.  I hope to hear from you in the future.