Heidi Hines

Get pre-qualified first. Speak to a lender that your agent refers you to so that you know your numbers and buying power before looking at anything. This way there will be no surprises.

Don't go at it alone. Its a complex transaction. Hire an experienced full service Realtor who knows how to properly market your property and represent your interests.

All types. Move ups, move downs, relocation, first time home buyers, estates, short sales, foreclosures, second homes.

There have been many that I'm fond of. I'm happiest when my client is happy. Its rewarding and gives you a good feeling when kids are picking out their bedrooms in their new home.

I wanted to buy investment property so I got my real estate license and one thing led to another.

I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. Experience — To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions. Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. To help make the home buying and selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business.About 4 percent of all Realtors hold the CRS designation Graduate of the Realtors Institute, (GRI) A series of classes, nothing to do with maintaining license, furthering education. The designation is awarded to Realtors® who have taken a specified number of classes in real estate practice, such as law, appraisal, taxes, and contracts.