NAR Settlement Statement

There has been a lot of attention in the media recently in regards to the proposed settlement from the National Association of Realtors.  There has been, from what I am reading in news publications, some mis-information reported and analysis that I believe is misplaced and ill-informed. As a professional in the real estate industry for […]

Good Agent vs Great Agent

There are a lot of licensed real estate agents around the country.  And I mean A LOT!  It seems that everybody you know, knows a Realtor or a real estate agent.  While an agent may be credentialed, that does not mean that every Realtor comes with the same knowledge, know-how and commitment to their craft.  […]

Top 10 Agent Interview Questions

Top 10 Questions to ask when interviewing a Realtor to sell your home: Have you sold homes in my neighborhood before? What skills do you possess that make you the right choice? Do you have examples of your marketing of other listings you can share? Will the listing photos be taken by a professional real […]

Mid-Century Modern Home Feature

Southeastern Wisconsin is filled with homes of all different styles!  One that abounds and always brings interest, whether it’s your taste or not – is Mid – Century Modern Homes. Colleen Resendiz with Benefit Realty is honored to represent the owner of this Gem located in the town of Brookfield.  Check out this feature on […]

American Dream TV: Selling Milwaukee

At Benefit Realty we choose to not just focus on the day to day work of a Realtor.  We have a larger focus on serving our community!  And on that note, we have taken on a new venture that allows us to feature our community as a whole. You can now find us on local […]

Accepted Offer Strategy Realities

Have you heard it’s a Seller’s Market?  Of course you have!  I’m sure you’ve also heard stories upon stories of “outrageous” offers being presented but declined by the seller.  What does it take to get your offer accepted today? First thing’s first – who is representing you?  Let’s make sure you have an agent who […]

First Time Homebuyer FAQ

If you’re thinking about buying a home there are a few questions we get all of the time.  How do I get a mortgage?  Do I find a Realtor first? How do I find out about homes on the market? Here is a brief overview of what to expect and how the process works.

How does a home inspection work?

A home inspection is an important part of purchasing a home.  This is where your intention should be to identify defects in the property that you are intending to purchase. When a seller decides to list their home on the market they are required to completed  Real Estate Condition Report.  On this report they are […]

Why Can’t I Search for Homes on My Own?

We have all been drawn in from time to time with the romanticized version of what it is like to buy a home.  We have seen it played out on tv or imagined it as we peruse Realtor.com.  Expanding our search so broadly not for realistic searching but now it has become fun!  What is […]

The 2020 Spring Market

Despite the recent February snowfalls, the Spring Market is heating up quickly!  We are seeing new listings hitting the MLS daily with many listings receiving offers in the first few days.  The remainder of the listings are taking several days, a few weeks, or a few price drops to attract that qualified buyer.  Here are […]