Chapel Hill and Durham North Carolina real estate listings, home buying, selling and relocation information

As a top REALTOR®, I do not work alone! I have a team of Real Estate professionals working with me so that I can best serve your needs. Over the years I have learned that to maintain seamless service throughout this business, having high quality support is essential.

Every member of my team is a 'Grand Master' in his/her specific role. My Marketing Team has a wealth of experience and expertise in the critical role of listing properties, developing pro-active marketing plans and negotiating offers in order to sell homes at the highest possible price with the least amount of time and inconvenience to my Seller Clients.

My Administrative Team handles much of the communication and the many details that help ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. My Administrative Team ensures that you hear from us every step of the way. When you work with Team Jodi you will be informed, up-to-date and completely knowledgeable about your real estate transaction.

All of the Team Jodi Buyer Specialists have graduated from the premier Star Power University where they received advance training and education in representing the best interest of our buyer clients. They are without a doubt, 'The Best in the Business," and in place to bring you the highest quality service possible.

	Jodi Bakst, Listing Specialist and Marketing Director Broker, Realtor, CRS, GRI, ABR A Chapel Hill resident since 1990 and a Realtor since 1997, Jodi has rapidly achieved recognition through both her market performance and her professional growth. She has been a consistent multimillion dollar producer. She is known for staying on top of technology and the real estate market. She has numerous professional designations including Broker, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute and Accredited Buyer Representative. Jodi has built a successful Team to deliver her clients seamless, high quality service. She is on the North Carolina Association of Realtors Forms Committee and is on Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors Board of Directors. Jodi is married with two children and is an active volunteer in the Jewish community. She holds an MA in Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill and a BA in Economics from the University of California Santa Cruz. You can contact Jodi Bakst at Jodi@TeamJodi.com.
	Ann Hume, Buyer Specialist Broker, Realtor Ann joined The Team as a Buyer Specialist after obtaining both her Salesman and Broker licenses. She brings a depth of experience and an eye for detail to the home buying experience. As a former Senior Project Manager for a major East Coast developer, Ann understands the ins and outs of solid design and construction and the importance of communicating these details to her customers. By understanding their needs, Ann can help her client's negotiate the buying experience painlessly and land them on the doorstep of homes that meet their desires. Originally from Alexandria, Virgina, Ann plays golf and is a long time fan of the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Ann graduated with an Interior Architectural Design degree from James Madison University. She is married with one son. You can contact Ann Hume at Ann@TeamJodi.com
	Jim Pearce, Buyer Specialist Broker, Realtor Since receiving his law degree in 1979, Jim has worked as a real estate closing attorney, bank counsel, and labor lawyer specializing in contract negotiations. As a Senior Attorney for the FDIC during the failed bank crisis in the 1980s, Jim litigated cases involving real estate transactions, finance and corporate issues. A certified mediator since 1985, Jim has helped clients resolve a wide range of disputes involving real estate, employment, business, and personal matters. Since relocating to North Carolina in 1994, he has worked as a consultant providing conflict resolution training programs, workplace investigations and mediation services for a wide variety of organizations in the Southeast. For Buyers and Sellers, Jim will: • Use his legal background and experience to represent your interests to their fullest capacity • Use his negotiation skills on your behalf in the purchaseof sale of your home • Guide you through the process of a home purchase or offer advice on what it will take to sell your home You can contact Jim Pearce at Jim@Teamjodi.com

	Jeff Holland, Buyer Specialist, Listing Coordinator Broker, Realtor Jeff joined Team Jodi in 2005 in the role of Listing Coordinator and Buyer Specialist. Jeff's responsibilities are to insure that all aspects of new listings are taken care of and to act as coordinator between the Listing Agent and client. As a Buyer Specialist, Jeff must understand the needs of the client and work diligently on behalf of their best interests. A REALTOR® since 2004, Jeff has 17 years of managerial experience. A native of North Carolina, Jeff is a graduate of East Carolina University with a BFA in Art and has lived in the Triangle area since 1999. He is active in his community and is on the Board of Directors of his Home Owners Association as well as a member of the Triangle Business Professional Guild. In his spare time, Jeff can be found working in the yard, riding his bike along the many trails in Durham county or spending time with his family. Jeff is ready to make your selling transaction smooth and seamless. You can contact Jeff Holland at Jeff@Teamjodi.com Annette Hubbard, Transaction Coordinator Broker, Realtor, e-PRO Annette has been a licensed real estate agent since 1989 and a licensed Broker since 2006. Annette specializes in residential sales in both the resale markets and new construction. She was a Certified Escrow Officer in the State of California from 1978 to 1981. Annette has 2 years experience as a mortgage loan processor for Cameron Brown & First Union Mortgage Corporation. With 20 plus years working as a real estate paralegal in Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina, Annette understands every aspect of the closing process. Annette is a member of NAR, NCAR and the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors as well as a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Annette has been married to her husband Bill for 37 years and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren who are spoiled and loved completely. Her passion is for SCUBA diving and any sparetime spent on a dive trip or underwater womewhere locally. Have Tanks, Will Travel! Annette can be reached at Annette@TeamJodi.com

For Sale By Owner >Listing Presentations

The listing presentation is the first step most sellers take when they are looking for a real estate professional to market their home. They communicate what they expect from the real estate agent who will list their home, and the agent explains their marketing strategy, including pricing recommendations, advertising, and any special programs they or their companies offer.

A good listing presentation takes careful planning. A written market analysis will help you get a clear idea of local market conditions. Many real estate agents will include a marketing plan, as well as suggestions on how to make sure that your home shows well and is accessible to agents. If you are talking to several companies, resist the temptation to go with the person who quotes you the highest price for your house. Look for an agent who is well prepared, professional, and has the best ideas. The most successful transactions involve careful collaboration between the sellers and the real estate agent.

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