Career Realtor® with more than 10 years of service to the Greater Rochester Area. WORKING WITH BUYERS: My experience includes working effectively with first-time home buyers to help them understand and navigate the real estate market, make sound home buying decisions and secure favorable financing. I am particularly confident helping buyers looking to upgrade their standard of living—maximize the value of their current home, identify prospective properties and understand their financing options. WORKING WITH SELLERS: Selling new and existing homes is another of my strengths. I enjoy helping a seller prepare his or her home for the market. One of my strongest skills is my knowledge of what needs to be done to "stage" a property to realize it's maximum value and attract the most buyers. IT'S ALL IN THE PREPARATION: Recently, I orchestrated the sale of a lovely suburban colonial in need of considerable attention because, in part, the seller was living out of state. My knowledge of other professionals in the community has proven invaluable in many cases—finding the contractor, plumber, electrician, painter, staging person, etc. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: When all is done, the experience of the home in pictures must match the buyer's expectation as they open the front door. As a former professional photographer, I shoot beautiful images of each space and setting—making sure that these pictures create the strongest first impression possible. Many a seller has remarked that my photography showcased their home in the best possible lightened beyond their expectation. MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:֎ Residential real estate buying and selling֎ Townhouses and condominiums֎ Land and new builds֎ Historical properties֎ Distressed properties֎ Senior transitionLET'S CONNECT: I am always eager to connect with colleagues and clients to share my knowledge of the residential real estate market. The best way to reach me is via cell at 585.748.8484 or email at ChristopherSchwer@HowardHanna.com.