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Consulting a REALTOR®

 As a Realtor and Broker Associate, Tara’s first priority is to make her clients happy, through expert negotiations, and the ability to keep people and deals on track — calmly and professionally. She listens to her clients' wants and needs to achieve the best outcome in every transaction, and strives to ensure that the buying or selling process is stress-free. Tara began her real estate career in 2006, after moving up North from the Chicago suburbs.  Seeking a quieter lifestyle, she and her husband Dan and their three children settled into the Three Lakes community.  Tara spent her childhood summers in the Minocqua area, therefore the Northwoods has always felt like home. 

After 17 years in a successful Northwoods real estate career, Tara has joined the Redman Realty Group, bringing with her the expertise and dedication to offering the best support possible to her clients and customers. She has been a top producer for many years, earning several prestigious honors including the Quality Service Award and a Triple Centurion recipient. Across her career, Tara has remained in the top 5% of sales ranking in the Greater Northwoods MLS. She holds a broker license and her experience includes residential and commercial sales, management and new agent education in both Wisconsin and Florida.

When she isn’t making homeownership dreams come true for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, along with cruising the Chain of lakes aboard their antique 1952 Chris Craft. With sharp knowledge of the local market, Tara is relentless in ensuring her clients get the best care during and beyond the sale. 

Selling Your Home - Why it Pays to Use a REALTOR®

Before selling your home, you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. One wrong action could result in a lot of cost and frustration, which is why it is essential to have a REALTOR® working with you, as he or she will make the sale of your home a successful and satisfying experience.

REALTORS® use the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) to give your home maximum exposure. MLS® is a computer-based system that relays valuable information about your home to hundreds of REALTORS® and potential homebuyers.

Setting a price for your home is an important but difficult process. Again, this is where the services of a REALTOR® prove invaluable. REALTORS® have the experience to help you understand how the market works and decide upon a realistic price that meets your goals. REALTORS® also pre-screen potential buyers to make sure only those who are serious and financially qualified view your home.

REALTORS® will also develop a marketing plan to help your property receive maximum exposure. This will likely include placing your home on the MLS® system and placing a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn. The plan will likely also include arranging open houses for other REALTORS® and potential buyers, and developing advertisements and feature sheets/mailers to market your home.

Once you have accepted an offer to buy your home, your REALTOR® will help ensure that all the proper paperwork is completed. He or she will also make sure that both parties meet the necessary conditions outlined in the agreement.

When you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your home than if you try to sell it yourself. Apart from the financial benefits, however, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a REALTOR® on your side. Remember that REALTORS® are governed by a code of ethics and standards of business practice. They have also been trained and licensed under the Wisconsin Department of Professional Standards to assist in transactions involving real property. When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense.