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Dara Bush GRI, RRS, CNHS, CNE, Homes of Distinction
Experience at Work for You!!
EXPERIENCE AT WORK FOR YOU!
With 39 years of full-time real estate experience, I have built my career around one simple philosophy: put my clients first.
As an Associate Broker with Howard Hanna Real Estate, I bring decades of market knowledge, strong negotiating skills, proven marketing strategies, and personal attention to every buyer and seller I represent.
A lifelong resident of the Kiski Valley, I know Western Pennsylvania and the communities I serve. My business reaches throughout Westmoreland, Armstrong, Southern Butler, Allegheny, and Indiana Counties, helping clients with everything from their first home to luxury properties, acreage, investment properties, new construction, relocation, and longtime family homes.
EXPERIENCE. RESULTS. PERSONAL SERVICE.
Real estate has changed tremendously during my career, but the fundamentals of exceptional service have not.
My clients deserve an experienced professional who answers the phone, communicates honestly, understands the market, anticipates problems, and knows how to negotiate when it matters.
For sellers, I combine strategic pricing, professional presentation, aggressive marketing, digital and social media exposure, targeted buyer and agent outreach, open houses, and the extensive resources of Howard Hanna to position each property for maximum exposure.
For buyers, I provide knowledgeable guidance from the first home search through negotiations, inspections, financing, title work and closing. My goal is to make a complicated process feel organized, understandable and manageable.
A PROVEN RECORD
• Howard Hanna President's Circle of Excellence
• Howard Hanna Best of the Best
• National Sales Excellence Award Winner
• America's Best Real Estate Professionals Recognition
• Kiski Valley Office Top Producer
• Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Silver Lifetime Excellence Award
• Former Kiski Valley Office Manager
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI)
• Certified New Homes Specialist (CNHS)
• Residential Relocation Specialist (RRS)
ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY
This isn't simply the area where I sell real estate — it's home.
I have spent my life in the Kiski Valley and have been involved over the years with local schools, youth sports, community organizations, charitable events and organizations including the Apollo Area Business Association, First Lutheran Church of Apollo and area Chambers of Commerce.
Those local roots matter. They give me an understanding of our communities that can't be learned from a computer screen or a market report.
Whether you're preparing to sell a longtime family home, searching for your next one, relocating, investing, or simply wondering what your property may be worth, I would welcome the opportunity to help.
After 39 years, I still believe every client and every home deserves personal attention.
READY WHEN YOU ARE!
Whether you're thinking about selling, searching for your next home, or simply wondering what your options may be, I'd love to help. Give me a call - sometimes the best place to start is simply a conversation.
Specialties
My industry credentials are impeccable, my testimonials speak for themselves, however, that isn't enough! From the moment you contact me, it's 100% about "you". I make it my priority to take the "perfect home" that you have pictured in your mind and make it a reality!
When you're selling your home...
"You've spent years building a house into a home and for whatever reason, it's now time to move. During this stressful and ever-changing process, you deserve someone who will help you to achieve your goal. At a minimum, you can expect that I will":
- Create a Competitive Market Analysis to help establish a reasonable selling price for your home within it's fair market value
- Assist you in staging your home for a quick and profitable sale
- Market your home through the "Power of Howard Hanna" including exclusive marketing programs and provide you with a specific Marketing Proposal designed exclusively for you and your home!
- Coordinate the advertising of your home using Howard Hanna's amazing package of multi-generational advertising services (including but not limited to Money Back Guarantee, HSA Home Warranty Program, www.howardhanna.com, Print Advertising, Social Media, Sunday Showcase of Homes, Custom Present Sheets and Brochures, Mailing Pieces and more)
- Hold open houses and Sunday Showcase of Homes
- Walk you step-by-step through the process of selling your home when you receive an offer through the closing
- My goal is to provide you with a seamless transaction and to coordinate all details with all parties involved
When you're purchasing a new home...
"Navigating the road to find your dream home can be a bumpy ride. From our first meeting until you are handed the keys, I'll take care of all the legwork, the logistics and the paperwork, freeing you up to get involved with the fun parts of house hunting. You can enjoy the peace of mind of having a trusted advisor and friend by your side through the entire process-someone with the knowledge and experience to make your home ownership dream come true. At a minimum, you can expect that I will":
- Provide you with all the home listings that fit within your specific criteria and show you the properties that you have interest
- Enroll you in the Howard Hanna Homefinder program, which will automatically email you the most recent listings, weekend open houses and any price adjustments
- Provide helpful community data
- Research comparable properties to help you determine a fair price
- Once you've made your selection, I will walk you step-by-step through the process of purchasing your new home. From filling out the purchase agreement to title work to inspections to helping to secure a moving company, you can count on me to be there every step of the way
- I will coordinate the details with all parties involved in the transaction so all you have to think about is the excitement of your new home
Please allow my past successes help you...
- Top Producer- Apollo/Kiski Valley Office - 2017
- Providing continued, professional service to both, Buyers and Sellers for 30+ years!
- CONSISTENT: Listing Leader, Sales Leader, Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Office Leader, Buyer Agency Leader, Incentive Winner, Trip Winner, and Champions Club Member.
- National Sales Excellence Award Winner- 2000-Present
- Kiski Valley Office Manager 2006-2012
- PA Association of Realtor Silver Life-Time Excellence Award Winner
- Greater Alle-Kiski Board of Realtors - Past Secretary/Treasurer
- Member Greater Alle-Kiski Board of Realtors
- Member National Association of Realtors
- Member Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
- Member West Penn Multiple Listing Service
- Darryl Davis Power Program Graduate
- Certified New Homes Specialist
- Graduate of Realtor Institute
- Certified Negotiation Expert
- Residential Relocation Specialist
- Associate Broker
- Rapid Response Specialist
- Graduate Mark Leader Choice Seminars
Howard Hanna IS the #1 Company and I believe that you deserve the Best!!
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