Buyers - Why Chose Kim Hughes?

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                    BUSINESS DIFFERENCE!
          Real Estate Is My Business!


Buying a home is one of the largest financial committments of your life.  It requires many difficult decisions.  Make sure your realtor is a professional who has the right knowledge, background and experience to serve you best!
 

Kim's Credentials:  

      BBA Accounting - Valdosta State University -  Valdosta, GA

    MBA Accounting and Finance - Emory University - Atlanta, GA

    CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - Georgia License 6129

    Real Estate License - Broker Associate - Florida License BK3041783

    Mortgage Broker License - Florida License 297926

     GRI (Graduate of the Realtor Institute)

     e-Pro (Internet Certification)

Kim's business and financial background are a perfect fit with real estate.  Kim will give you all the information you need to make smart real estate decisions.  Kim has the market knowledge, business acumen and focus to negotiate all transactions successfully while providing exceptional, personalized service.  You will be updated throughout every step of the buying or selling process.

While working for Fortune 500 companies such as Bausch & Lomb, in public accounting with Ernst & Young, and holding executive financial positions in public, private and entrepreneurial companies - a business career of more than 20 years - Kim has honed the following strengths:

 ·    Analysis:  determining proper pricing for your property based on current, local market trends

 ·    Negotiation:  cutting-edge skills to get you the BEST deal

 ·    Detailed Follow-through:   staying on top of all aspects of the transaction BEFORE, DURING and AFTER contract signing

 ·    Technologically advanced:  using the latest technology to market your properties and to help you search for properties. 

 ·    Tax aspects of real estate investments:   1031 tax-free exchanges, reverse Starker exchanges, capital gains exclusions.

Whether buying or selling your property, Kim's years of business experience, coupled with her knowledge of the local real estate market will help you make the most of your real estate transactions. 

Your home is one of the largest financial committments you and your family will ever make.  It involves many decisions that go far beyond simply choosing one you like.  Here is how you will be guided through the entire process, from viewing homes, making the right decision on a home, financing your home, to making sure the final contract is in your best interest.  

First you will have access to all homes available in our Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach and the surrounding area market listed in our Multiple Listing Service (MLS) through Kim's website as well as by automatic email if you chose.  Kim will also keep an eye out for other properties that match your criteria even before they are formally listed. 

Kim's expert local knowledge of the area will be invaluable to you in searching for area homes, but also in terms of schools, neighborhoods, the local economy and much more.  Every local real estate market has its own trends and opportunities.  Kim will steer you into opportunities and help you avoid the traps.   

Kim will help you determine the true market value of the home you are interested in.  Sellers can ask what ever price they want.  Just because a home is listed at a certain amount does not mean that it is properly valued.  Kim has helped companies make the proper financial decisions in their buying decisions and will help you get the best value for your money. 

Negotiating with sellers can be stressful and contracts are full of complicated ferms and clauses that can greatly affect the purchase of your home.  Kim has experience in negotiating business contracts as well as real estate contracts and will negotiate for you so that the final contract includes the best possible terms and conditions for you.   

You should know everything about the property you are buying.  You will be informed of all your rights as a buyer and will be made fully aware of any and all inspections available to you. 

Let Kim represent you in your search for a new home.  While you can search for homes on the internet, actually buying your home is another story.  You need a professional realtor who will look out after your best interest.  Please feel free to call or email Kim for help or if you have any questions.