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Catherine Elkins Lic. RE Salesperson Realtor, Fair Housing
Holding the keys to your next home
Whether you are looking to buy your first home, sell your existing home or find your dream home, my goal is to make the home buying and selling experience easy and stress free. I am 100 percent committed to serving you with loyalty, professionalism and care.
By teaming up with me and Howard Hanna, you'll get an agent who works closely with a large network of real estate professionals. I will put you in touch with the right people throughout your home buying or selling experience, from attorneys and inspectors to lenders who will help you to find the best possible financing options to meet your specific needs.
With a lifetime of people oriented experience and 23 years as Assistant Manager in Accounting with Wegmans, I have developed excellent communications skills along with a sharp attention to detail. Whether you are moving up, downsizing, buying, selling or both you, can rest assured that I will follow the process closely from beginning to end.
My passion for decorating and eye for home staging will be an asset in preparing your home to be market ready for the quickest sale possible.
Let me show you why starting at the top-HOWARD HANNA, and working with the best-ME is the best choice you can make in the difficult decision to buy or sell a home.
Call, text or e-mail me any time. I look forward to the opportunity to help you!
"HOLDING THE KEYS TO YOUR NEXT HOME!"
Awards
- Recipient of the Howard Hanna Bronze Sales Award
- Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®
- New York State Association of REALTORS®
- National Association of REALTORS®
- Albion, Brighton, Brockport, Chili, Churchville, Clarkson, East Rochester, Fairport, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Henrietta, Hilton, Honeoye Falls, Irondequoit, Mendon, Ogden, Parma, Penfield, Pittsford, Riga, Rush, Scottsville, Spencerport, Sweden, Victor, Webster, Wheatland.
Please visit my website at www.catherineelkins.howardhanna.com
Specialties
You’ve thought of everything. You’ve hired an awesome moving company, you’ve decluttered and donated dozens of things, and you’re ready to hit the road. And then you look out the window and think, “Wait, shouldn’t I take the swing set with me? After all, I paid for it and had it installed!” Maybe it’s a basketball hoop, a window box, or a chandelier – something you put in place and might like to keep.
If you’re not sure if you’re allowed to take a particular item with you, follow these tips to make sure you’re moving only your personal property – and that you remain on the right side of the law.
Should It Stay or Go?
When it comes to moving out of a home you’ve sold, it can be tricky to decide what to take and what needs to stay. In general, all fixtures need to stay with a home. That includes any items that are immovably mounted or placed in a home, such as:
•All lighting fixtures that were present in the home when it was shown
However, items that are removable can go with you! That includes things like:
•Outdoor patio furniture & grills
And, as with much of life, there are some gray areas. Some of these items may have been included in your contract. Other items, you may wish to discuss with the buyer. Your agent will be able to guide you with regards to items like:
•Swing sets, basketball hoops, and other outdoor play equipment that isn’t attached to the ground
When in doubt, make sure you itemize belongings you will be taking with you when you move. I will be able to advise you during the home selling process which items to make note of. You may be able to work out a deal with buyers to purchase items like appliances specifically, or set your asking price to reflect the items that will remain with the home. You might even be able to use some items to your advantage when marketing your home for sale!