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Dara Bush GRI, RRS, CNHS, CNE, Homes of Distinction
Experience at Work for You!!
With impeccable industry credentials and glowing testimonials, I pride myself on putting my clients first. From our initial contact, my focus is entirely on you. My mission is to transform the perfect home you envision into reality.
Selling Your Home:
You've spent years building a house into a home, and now it's time to move. During this stressful and ever-changing process, you deserve a partner who will help you achieve your goals. At a minimum, here's what you can expect from me:
*Competitive Market Analysis: Establishing a reasonable selling price for your home within its fair market value.
*Home Staging: Assisting in staging your home for a quick and profitable sale.
*Marketing Proposal: Utilizing the "Power of Howard Hanna" with exclusive marketing programs tailored to you and your home.
*Advertising Coordination: Leveraging Howard Hanna's extensive advertising services, including the Money Back Guarantee, HSA Home Warranty Program, online presence, print advertising, social media, and more.
*Open Houses: Hosting open houses.
*Guidance Through the Process: Providing step-by-step support from receiving an offer to the closing of the sale.
*Seamless Transaction: Coordinating all details with all parties involved for a smooth experience.
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:
*Home Listings: Provide you with all the home listings that fit within your specific criteria and show you the properties you are interested in.
*Howard Hanna Real Scout Search: Enroll you in the program, which will automatically email you the most recent listings, open houses, and any price adjustments.
*Community Data: Provide helpful community data.
*Comparable Property Research: Research comparable properties to help you determine a fair price.
*Step-by-Step Guidance: Walk you through the entire process of purchasing your new home, from filling out the purchase agreement to title work, inspections, and helping to secure a moving company.
*Detail Coordination: Coordinate the details with all parties involved in the transaction so all you must think about is the excitement of your new home.
My Credentials:
*Top Producer: Kiski Valley Office
*Professional Service: Serving buyers and sellers with over 37 years of full-time service.
*Consistent Leader: Recognized as a Listing Leader in PA and Nationally, Sales Leader, Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Office Leader, Buyer Agency Leader, Incentive Winner, Trip Winner, and VIP Champions Club Member
*President’s Circle of Excellence: Prestigious award given to a group of Elite Sales Agents within the Howard Hanna Company. Agents must be invited and voted in and meet a strict list of criteria
*Best of The Best: Award to Top Agents within the Howard Hanna Company based on production, customer service, and listings.
*National Sales Excellence Award Winner: 2000-Present
*America’s Best Real Estate Professionals: Top 1.5% in the United States
*Office Manager: Kiski Valley Office Manager 2006-2012
*Silver Lifetime Excellence Award Winner: PA Association of Realtors
*Tribune Review Live Best of the Best – Real Estate Agent Category: Top Three Finalist
*Board Memberships: 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.
*Specialized Training: 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, and more!
Let me take the stress out of selling or buying your home. Contact me today to get started on your journey to your perfect home.
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AS AN AGENT:
"Thank you so much for all your help. Your professional opinion and personal relationship truly helped in making our home buying experience a great one! We thank you, again! Steven & Rina Paes, Allegheny Township
"Thank you so very much for all of your guidance, support and patience with us. If it wasn't for you, I think we would have given up a long time ago. We appreciate your time, commitment and dedication to helping us find the perfect home" Brian & Jamie Laws, Kiski Township
"Dear Mr. Hanna, We wanted to write about our recent transaction with your office. Our agent was Dara Bush and we must tell you that she did an excellent job for us. Your company should be very proud to have someone like her representing you. Dara showed much interest and patience in explaining all the details of the deal to us. We will recommend her to all our family and friends." Rich & Nancy Pollick, Washington Township
"Dara was referred strongly to me by several people. We liked Dara from the "get go". Dara was always available for questons, always had the answers, was always on time for appointments & fulfilled any statements that she made. We really respected Dara and had complete confidence in her. We would strongly recommend Dara and Howard Hanna to anyone interested in selling their home." Fred & Betsy Sebastian, Bell Township
"Thank you SO MUCH for helping us during this journey to find our first home! We would have been lost without you!! We are so grateful and excited to move in and start the next chapter of our lives! Thanks for guiding us and allowing for this to happen! You're the best!! " Lauren Essel and Josh Lester, Salem Township
"Dara, you were great! You put us on TV and brought a ton of people through our house during a very cold winter. Thank you SO much. I'd be happy to give you high marks anytime to anyone" Brad and Julie Bernas, Allegheny Township
"Let me take the time to congratulate you on an incredible performance during the month of May, 2014, in leading your office in sales volume!. This is another indicator that you are truly the "best of the best" in American real estate..." Hoddy Hanna, Pittsburgh
"Dara was very helpful in our process to find and purchase a new home. She was always available for questions and she worked around our tight work schedules!" Lauren Essel and Josh Lester, Plum Boro
AS A MANAGER (2006-2012):
"Thank you so very much for all you have done for me. Thank you for all the love and support that you have shown towards me. You are a great friend and manager..." Amy Carricato, Kiski Valley Office
"Just a quick note to say "thanks". Your information was outstanding. Your the type of people I feel good about having around and including you in my circle of business friends." Bill Hayes, Manager, Hershey Office
"I wanted to thank you for all your extra effort in helping a "rookie" get started. You are #1 in your profession." Kathy Confer, Kiski Valley Office
"Dara, Congratulations on your success. You are a great role model and a true professional. I know that you'll have another successful year next year!" Iva M. Fiorina, Regional Vice President, Central PA
"Dara, just thought I'd let you know that I think you are a terrific manager. Your style is very postiive, very upbeat and I am thrilled to be one of your agents!" Barbara Miller, Sales Associate, Kiski Valley Office
"Dara, Congratulations on a terrific 1st quarter mortgage market share. I appreciate all that you do to support our mortgage division." Todd Miller, Howard Hanna Financial
"If you are looking for someone that will care about you and help you get to the Top, Dara is your gal. I know Dara as a Top Producer with knowledge unsurpassed by others. As a Manager, she can help you in every aspect of the Real Estate Profession. Don't hesitate to make her your choice. Dara has energy, she's fun and very professional, which is what you need in this ever-changing Real Estate World" Lori Bost, Howard Hanna Real Estate
"I worked closely with Dara during my time as a Sales Associate at the Howard Hanna Kiski Valley Office. Dara exemplifies what a manager should be with her professionalism and superior knowledge of the real estate business. Dara's ability to share her knowledge, not only prepares new agents for their careers, but promotes the continued development of the veteran associates. As a real estate professional, her numbers speak volumes. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or are seeking a career in real estate, Dara is an excellent choice." Tim Henry
"I have known Dara for many years. She is intelligent, hard-working and a superb motivator of her sales people. As President of Howard Hanna Mortgage Services, I can attest to her abilities and successes as a manager and leader. She is a tremendous asset to the Howard Hanna team." Mark Steele, President-Howard Hanna Mortgage Services
