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Karen Davis Named National Director of Brokerage Operations

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Karen Davis, of Birmingham, Alabama, has joined Lake Homes Realty as the brokerage’s new National Director of Brokerage Operations.

Lake Homes Realty is the largest lake-focused real estate company in the United States, with licensed real estate brokerage operations in 16 states.

Karen Davis, National Director of Brokerage operations
National Director of Brokerage Operations Karen Davis

In her role, Davis will oversee both existing and new real estate brokerages in each state the company operates.

This will include assisting brokers and agents, managing the compliance team and refining brokerage back-office operations.

“I have been watching the growth of Lake Homes Realty since the beginning and was very impressed with what had been accomplished and the plans for the future,” Davis said.

“When they approached me about coming to work here, I saw it as an opportunity to be a part of something exciting that had really never been done before in real estate.”

Davis brings more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, having worked as both a licensed real estate agent and managing broker.

She is currently a licensed broker in Alabama and Georgia.

Prior to joining Lake Homes Realty, Davis worked for Signature Homes, a multi-state construction and real estate company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

There she served in numerous roles managing home sales, property purchases and providing agent support.

Glenn S. Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty, added, “Karen is a fantastic addition to our management team. We’ve known her for several years and have seen her be an incredible professional, as well as a genuine and caring person.

“As we grow the company, adding the right leadership to our team is imperative, and we are excited Karen has joined us.”

Through her work at Lake Homes Realty, Davis said she is excited to help the company continue its rapid growth while maintaining its high standards of integrity, service and compliance.

About Lake Homes Realty

Lake Homes Realty (www.LakeHomes.com) is a multi-state real estate company focused on lake homes and land.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the firm is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the country.

The company was named #927 on the 2017 Inc 5,000 and has been recently featured by Realtor® Magazine. Lake Homes Realty has also been named by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of the 30 fastest growing businesses in Birmingham each of the past three years.

Lake Homes Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage in 16 states, and is growing rapidly into additional states.

The Importance of Hiring a Lake Expert Real Estate Agent

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A good real estate agent can help you to secure a property faster and at a more reasonable price, so it is always worth hiring one when you are considering purchasing a new home.

man in suit holding out a Lake Homes Realty Lake Expert business cardThey offer a level of expertise in the market that you simply won’t have and can help in a variety of ways.

In addition to this, lake real estate often comes with many complications not seen when dealing with normal residential properties.

Advice

A good real estate agent will be able to provide solid advice relating to the property you are looking at buying.

This information could include the general history of the home and if there are any issues that need to be resolved, should you choose to make the purchase.

Significant information could include lending standards and short sales.

A good real estate agent will also be able to advise you on the actual value of the property in comparison to the asking price.

Agents will be able to let you know when it is a wise move to negotiate on a price or when you have found yourself a good deal.

To facilitate this, agents will often bring in other professionals to carry out home inspections.

Inspectors will be able to determine if there is anything wrong with the property that hasn’t already come up in an initial walk-through. Should you still be interested upon seeing the findings, any issues discovered can then be used as leverage once it comes time to negotiate price.

Legalities

Buying a house comes with a minefield of paperwork, legal documentation and additional complications.

It’s a hazardous place to wonder into on your own, which is why it is a good idea to bring a real estate agent along for the journey.

Their expertise will ensure that you get all of the right paperwork completed on time and have it ready to go without complication.

When it comes time to close on the deal, most people will aim to get things completed within a short time frame.

Having somebody to guide you through the processes involved can be a lifesaver.

Niche real estate

And these are just the reasons you need to hire a real estate agent for a normal transaction!

When it comes to making a purchase of lakefront real estate, there are other hidden dangers to be aware of.

These can include water levels and water views that fluctuate during different seasons, leased lots that can’t be purchased outright, watercraft regulations, and shoreline management rules.

A true lake expert will know all the nuances of the lake and will help you navigate your transaction, keeping you informed, sometimes on things you didn’t even know you had to worry about!

It is perhaps unwise to try to complete every stage of a house purchase on your own. Even if you feel like you have things well in hand, it is always worth at least consulting with an expert before moving forward.