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news@rural-urbanrecord.com shows, more buyers will be interested in it, but staging is not

necessary. Did you know?
5. Is my home ready for a home inspection? Strong communities are able to thrive thanks to the efforts
This is a question I can’t completely answer without my of their residents, including those who give up their free time to
Memorial Day Parade trained eye looking at your home. I am not a home inspector, volunteer with local charitable organizations. Though the im-
but with 20 years of experience I know what items the home
pact of volunteers is often seen through the lens of the projects
The Belden Historical Society will be sponsoring inspector will be looking for. In the current real estate market, they help to initiate and complete, there’s no denying just how
the Memorial Day Parade and Program on May 31, many buyers are waiving inspections or not asking for any re- valuable volunteers are from an economic standpoint. In its
beginning at 10 a.m. at the Grafton Twp. Fire Hall. pairs. 2018 “Volunteering in America Report,” AmeriCorps, an orga-
Parade participants will march from the Fire Hall to 6. I’m thinking about selling next year. When should I nization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering
the Vets’ Park for a short program. meet with a realtor? civic engagement through service and volunteering, reported
I don’t think it is ever too early to meet with a Realtor and that Americans volunteered nearly 6.9 billion hours worth an
create a plan. In many circumstances, I have saved sellers thou- estimated $167 billion in 2017. Volunteering figures to be even
sands of dollars because they thought they had to make repairs more valuable in the months and years ahead as towns, cities
or improvements to their home before putting it on the market. and countries look to recover from a global pandemic that
The 7 most common questions In addition, I am trained to help not only deal with the financial claimed millions of lives and devastated economies big and
small. As the world attempts to rebuild itself once the pandem-
side of real estate, but also with the emotional side that may go
when selling your home along with selling a home. This is normal and it is important ic has ended, volunteers can play vital roles in reestablishing
their communities. In fact, many people have already made
to find a compassionate and experienced Realtor to work with.
7. Why should I use you as a realtor? that recognition. According to data from the professional social
Selling a home can be an overwhelming process, but my Experience is priceless. If you needed brain surgery, would networking site LinkedIn, the site’s users had added more than
goal is to make it as stress free as possible while delivering you go to your dentist? Over the past 21 years, I have seen the 110,00 volunteer activities to their profiles between the early
concierge level service. When I meet with a seller, they have market have a high and a low. I have dealt with lenders and stages of the pandemic in 2020 and the end of summer 2020.
a lot of questions. I wanted to take a moment to address the 7 title companies and know that each week I need to follow up
most popular questions I get asked. with them to make sure I get your home to the closing table.
1. When is the best time of the year to sell my home? Selling a home in today’s market maybe easy, but getting your Waiting to advertise is like
Right now! The months of May & June are great months sale closed isn’t always the easy part. I have a proven strategy hoping it rains on the weekdays!
to list your house for sale. Flowers are in bloom, the grass is to protect my sellers in the negotiation process, as well as in
green and everything looks fresh and crisp. If you are thinking the closing process so that your sale is secure and does not fall
about moving in the next 6-8 months but aren’t ready yet, now through.
is a great time to contact Jennifer to discuss your timing, create If you are looking for an aggressive and experienced Realtor
a plan and to have her take exterior photos of your home. Pho- that provides concierge level service, then it’s time to give Jen
tos from this time of year are a great thing to have when you Herron Underwood a call at (440) 371-2862. Call us at RUR... we can help!
are ready to put your house on the market, especially if you will
not be listing your home until fall or winter. I also want to share Students 440-236-8982
with you that right now there is shortage of houses for sale, so
it is driving the market to be a strong seller’s market. honored
2. What is a seller’s market? THE DISTINCTIVE
A “Seller’s Market” is when there are 0-3 months of housing The following students
inventory available for buyers to choose from. We are currently were among about 85 stu- CLUSTER HOMES OF
in a strong seller’s market. A “Balanced Market” is when there dents honored at the conclu-
are 3.5-6 months of housing inventory available. In most of sion of the spring semester at FOX RUN
Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina Counties, we have less than 1 Heidelberg University. This
month of housing inventory available. year’s Student Awards Cele-
3. How long until I have to move? bration was conducted virtu-
Most house closings take bout 45-60 days. That means from ally in light of the COVID-19 of Grafton
the time you sign a contract until you turn over the keys, it will pandemic. Students received
be about 45-60 days. Right now, since it is a seller’s market, the their award during Heidel-
sellers are calling the shots. In many situations, I have sellers berg’s celebration of aca-
that need a little more time in a home because they aren’t sure demic, athletic, service and Secure Your Lot SOON!
where they are moving to or their new home isn’t ready yet. leadership excellence among
individual students, student
In many cases, I can negotiate a longer closing or even get the organizations and faculty
buyer to agree to allowing you to stay in the home for addition- members.
al time. Right now home owners are in charge, so it’s a great Local students honored
time to take advantage of this market. were: Kellen McGuire, a
4. Do I need to stage my house? senior Biochemistry and Bi-
Since there is such a shortage of homes for sale, staging ology student from Grafton,
isn’t necessary in today’s market. Of course, the better a home who received the E.J. Shives
Prize in Chemistry; Christina
Mealwitz, a senior Biology
Minnillo & Marshall student from LaGrange, who
General Dentists received the Ira and Robert
Wilson Memorial Prize (for
420 N. Main St., Grafton graduate study in biology)
and the Lewis E. Miller Inter-
Emergencies national Ambassador Award.
Congratulations!
Welcomed! Photo Contest

The Lorain SWCD is
Same-day Denture pleased to announce our third
Repairs Available annual Photo Contest. The
“We Cater to Cowards” contest is intended to allow
residents of all ages to show-
SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE case their photography skills
440-926-3441 while capturing the beauty of
Lorain County. This year’s
category is “Waterscapes,”
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM and includes photography
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with that depicts any type of body
of water, including Lake Erie,
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post inland lakes, rivers, ponds
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton and streams. The judging will
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels be based on relevance to the
drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829. category, creativity, photo-
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. graphic quality and impact.
Please visit our website at
5/25 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class www.lorainswcd.com for
being instructed by Debi’s Personal contest rules and entry form.
All entries are due by Friday,
Training with fruit and juice for participants. July 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. •Sold
6/1 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with FOX RUN IS LOCATED OFF RT. 57
fruit and juice for participants.
6/3 at 2:00 pm Call in
for Senior Dinner
carryout on 6/10/2021
at 5:30pm. Building Co.
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341. Call T.J. at 440-926-3950
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen for more information
Manager for additional information.