The real estate market is still on fire! This has many potential sellers asking themselves if listing their home with a real estate agent is necessary or not, especially when homes are selling so quickly. Here are 5 reasons you should hire an agent.

1: Larger networks mean more exposure. While “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) is still an option for any seller in 2021, it comes with its own set of risks. Using your own network may cause a smaller pool of potential buyers viewing your home and, therefore, could result in a longer home listing period or even a less desirable sale price. 

2: Take the emotion out of selling your home. If you love your home and have poured time and energy into it, parting with it may be overwhelmingly difficult for you. A real estate agent can provide unbiased professional advice and expertise. Without an agent by your side, your judgment may be clouded by your predisposed opinions.

3: Negotiation requires skill. When listing your home, you wish to sell it for as much as possible, and you may think parting with the extra agent commission will help you accomplish just that. On the contrary, according to the National Association of Realtors, in 2018, the typical FSBO home sold for $217,900 compared to $295,000 for agent-assisted home sales. An experienced real estate agent knows the pulse of the market, which gives them the leverage of knowing which terms are worth negotiating for and which aren’t.

4: Paperwork and legalities can be overwhelming. Your real estate agent knows the ins and outs of the transaction and will help you avoid future legal risks.  Local procedures can also be tricky to understand, such as knowing whether the buyer or seller typically pays fees such as the transfer taxes and closing costs. 

5: Real Estate is a full time job. Agents often work atypical hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If you are also responsible for a full time job, hiring an agent to to take care of virtually everything will make the process less stressful. They will handle all the calls, showings, negotiations, appraisals, and paperwork.

As tempting as it is to try to sell your home on your own, using a realtor can be more profitable and less stressful in the end.

By: Oyler Group @ Coldwell Banker West Shell

Endometriosis affects about 200 million women worldwide and about 1 out of every 10 women in the United States. Yet the disease is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether.  Lack of education and awareness is a big reason endometriosis goes undetected.

There are many different ways you can learn more about endometriosis. 

Educate yourself

If you or a loved one might be experiencing the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, visit your provider. You’ll learn whether or not you have it, which treatment options are the best fit for you and your lifestyle, and how you can go about easing any discomfort you may be experiencing.

Follow this link for more information: 

https://www.everydayhealth.com/
endometriosis/awareness-month/

David B. Schwartz, 

MD Obstetrics & Gynecology 

Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery showcases its 14th anniversary exhibition, ‘14th Year on the 1400 Block,’ starting March 2021. This exhibition celebrates the gallery 14th year displaying in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. ABB will display a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by talented, local and regional artists. The exhibit will run until May 2021.

Due to the pandemic, the gallery is currently closed to the public. Artists can schedule appointments to drop off and pick up artwork. Current exhibition artwork can be viewed at www.artbeyondboundaries.com/abb-events.

Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, mainstream fine arts exhibition venue for artists with disabilities, located at 1410 Main Street in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. With your support, we can continue providing a gallery, workshops, programs, and services for our artists and people with disabilities. 

For more information, updates can be followed on the website, Facebook, Instagram, and/or leave a message with the gallery at 513.421.8726 or artbeyondboundaries@gmail.com.

Looking for a great night out? Come to Prime Cincinnati….where LIVE MUSIC is back on Wednesday and Saturday nights. The spacious Dining rooms and Bar are perfect for your lunch or dinner, and the patios return with warmer weather. Consider Private Dining for groups of 6-200 email Elise.Lemen@PrimeCincy.com for inquiries. 

Monday through Thursday, be sure to order the Curfew Three Course Meal for $50 when dining in the restaurant, and available everyday for delivery and curbside pickup. Check out the wonderful Menu at PrimeCincinnati.com.

Along with live music on Wednesday, make the middle of your week marvelous with Prime’s MidWeek Martinis at $7 all day long!

Street City Pub is also offering Three Course Meals for $25, available every day all day for dine-in, curbside pickup, DoorDash, and GrubHub deliveries. View the menu at StreetCity.Pub. 

Prime and Street City Pub look forward to serving you whether it be dine in, curbside, or delivery. Welcome back, Cincinnati! We can’t wait to see you!

If you’re looking for a warm getaway but not feeling confident about traveling internationally right now, I have some great tips to consider in the Keys! With cheap nonstop flights from many gateways in the U.S. to Miami, you can be out of your winter coat and in your tank top and shorts by early afternoon! 

I recommend renting a convertible from National Car Rental at Miami Airport (make sure to register for Emerald Club ahead of time so you can bypass the lines and go straight to your car.)  Put the top down, crank up your favorite play list and make your way to the picturesque and charming Playa Largo Resort & Spa.

Choose from a nicely appointed suite or bring along some friends and family and upgrade to one of their exclusive beach houses with your own pool and private beach area. With three restaurants on site, you can enjoy a wide range of cuisine as well as incredible sunset views each evening. You are also within walking distance to a wide range of other great dining experiences, coffee shops and healthy eateries nearby. 

If you’re looking for a little more lively experience, head a little farther south and make your way to Ocean Key Resort in Key West. Located at the very end of Duvall street, you will have everything at your fingertips! One of the best restaurants in town, Hot Tin Roof, is located at the resort and offers incredible cuisine and stunning views! Hot Tip: I just had some clients return and they highly recommend Danger Charters Sunset Cruise. $85 per person includes unlimited wine and beer as well as several different hors d’oeuvres and a fabulously fun way to spend an evening on the water.

Give me a call so we can put some HAPPY on your calendar! 

Debbie Boyd

Travel Happy Agency 

513-275-8086

www.travelhappyagency.com

Your plans for 2021 are going to be a lot different than what they used to be — you may be trading in parties and get-togethers for more time on the couch in front of a great series on Netflix or a movie, and your resolutions may look different, too. It’s still tradition to decide on a few New Year’s resolutions, and this year, a renewed focus on your health may be top of mind. Or, you may be tired thinking about meals or your waistline, in which case you’ll turn your sights on your mental health, or your sleep routine, or the mess in your living room — or the mess of your closet!

This year, fill your resolution list with easy, good-for-you goals. Try one simple lifestyle tweak each day, and you’ll not only jumpstart a healthier body and mind — you’ll feel fantastic and so psyched to make 2021 a much better year than ever before. There are many things you can easily do that will calm you down and ease your stress, help your skin glow, and organize the crazy in your life — maybe you’ll even pick up a cute new daily planner to stay on track! You’ll find easy ways to squeeze a little more fitness into your busy days and sane strategies for decluttering. And the added bonus of weight loss with the added fitness!

This year, it’s time to put you first.

David B. Schwartz, 

MD Obstetrics & Gynecology