Heather Herr, Founder and CEO of Team Herr | Private ​Real Estate Collection offers over 20 years of experience ​in real estate sales, development, and management. ​Licensed in Ohio, Kentucky and Florida with a proven ​track record for sucess and listed as the top small team ​in the city according to real Trends 2023.
We had a fantastic experience working with ​Heather on the sale of my father’s home. Every ​step was seamless communication including ​one point with three times zones & two ​continents. Heather went all out with their ​marketing efforts, & strategies. We always felt ​confident that we were in the right hands!
Heather and team were phenomenal with their ​advertising of our home to sell! Marketing ​materials were professional and gorgeous - ​bringing out the best of our property. And she ​routinely kept us updated throughout the ​selling process with our prospective buyers.
Hunter Pasek
Heather and her team were great to work ​with. They worked hard to sell my home ​quickly and helped me through the ​process.I would definitely recommend.
Working with Heather and Team ​Herr was fantastic. They made a ​stressful process easy and quick. ​Could not recommend enough.
Matt Harte
Brian Kupper
Marianne Sandhage
Heather Herr
Professional Affiliations Designations Awards
•CEO Founder Private Real Estate Collection & Team Herr
•Founding Partner with Side Real Estate Ohio & Kentucky
•Ohio Board of Realtors Circle of Excellence I Platinum, 2007-Present
•Ohio Board of Realtors Presidents Sales Club, 2005-Present
•Christies International Real Estate Luxury Specialist
•OTR Chamber of Commerce member and sponsor-2023
•Member Cincinnati, Ohio & National Area Board of Realtors
•RELO® Relocation Network
•Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
•4-Time National Champion, All-American Athlete, The Ohio State University
Community Involvement
•Vice President of Womans Council of Realtors Cincinnati 2021-2022 ​•Member of Womans Council of Realtors Ohio
•Hyde Park Country Club Membership/Pool Committee
•President of North Avondale Neighborhood Association 2021-2022 ​•North Avondale Business Association 2018-present
•American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Car Vitae, 2016-2018 ​•American Cancer Society Discovery Ball Co-Chair, 2016 & 2017
Experience
•Vice President, Member of Woman's Council of Realtors Cincinnati 2021-2022 ​•Hyde Park Country Club Membership/Pool Committee
•President of North Avondale Neighborhood Association, 2 terms
•North Avondale Business Association 2018-present
•American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Cor Vitae, 2016-2018 ​•American Cancer Society Discovery Ball Co-Chair, 2016 & 2017
•Parent Board, Saint Ursula Academy, 2020-present
Education
•Bachelor of Art Education, The Ohio State University, 1995 ​•Master of Art Education, The Ohio State University, 1996 ​•Graduate/Diploma Real Estate Program, Hondros College, 2002
Founder & CEO at Team Herr Real Estate | Realtor ® | Shaping the Future of Real Estate | Expert in Marketing & Brand Building Leveraging Relationship Capital for Women Empowerment
Heather Herr is a licensed Realtor with over 20 years of experience in real estate sales, development, and management. Heather is the CEO I Founder of Private Real Estate Collection and Team Herr. Team Herr is a collective of dedicated, real estate professionals with a proven track record for success. Heather is passionate about creating value for clients and empowering them to achieve their real estate goals. She and her team have been recognized as the #1 small team sales volume producer in Cincinnati and #2 in Ohio by Real Trends in 2023. Heather also leverages her background as a former four-time All-American national champion athlete at Ohio State University to foster a culture of teamwork, excellence, and integrity. As a skillful negotiator, with an extensive networking base, Heather provides a winning combination for promoting and selling your home. Private Real Estate Collection is licensed and operates in Ohio, Kentucky and Florida. Heather
and her family currently live in North Avondale, where she, her husband and three daughters invest their time and philanthropic efforts across the Cincinnati community.
The Team Herr mission is to empower our clients ​through exceptional service, expert guidance and a ​commitment to their success. We strive to be the most ​trusted and respected real estate team in our ​community, building lasting relationships with our ​clients based on integrity, excellence, collaboration, ​and innovation.
For our Clients, we believe in:
Empowerment: We empower our clients to make informed ​decisions by providing them with expert advice and guidance ​throughout the real estate process.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all of ​our dealings, treating our clients with respect and honesty at all ​times.
Innovation: We embrace innovation and technology to provide ​our clients with the most effective real estate solutions.
Collaboration: We work collaboratively with our clients, ​colleagues, and partners to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Community: We are committed to giving back to the ​communities we serve, supporting local initiatives, and causes ​that make a positive difference.
Buying a home is a significant ​investment that may appreciate over ​time, providing the potential for long-​term financial stability and wealth-​building opportunities.
HOME BUYING
PROCESS
1
FIND A REAL ESTATE AGENT
2
PREPARE YOUR FINANCES
3
START YOUR SEARCH
4
MAKE AN OFFER
Choose a real estate agent to help you ​navigate the market, find properties that fit ​your needs, and guide you through the ​process.
Determine your budget, get pre-approved ​for a mortgage, research neighborhoods ​that fit your budget and lifestyle.
5
GET A HOME INSPECTION
6
HOME APPRAISAL
7
CLOSE THE DEAL
8
MOVE IN
Use online real estate websites, attend ​open houses, and work with your agent to ​find homes that fit your criteria.
Hire a licensed home inspector to evaluate the condition of the home. Usually, you’ll have a 7 to 10-day inspection period, time to renegotiate if necessary.
Once you find a home you like, work with your ​agent to make an offer.
A home appraisal is an evaluation of the property's value by a professional appraiser.
Once the seller accepts your offer, work with your agent, lender, and title company to finalize the transaction.
Congratulations, you're now a homeowner! Coordinate with movers and utility companies to make a smooth transition into your new home.
Collaborate with a real estate agent whom you trust and feel at ​ease with. Selecting me as your representative ensures that ​you can trust me to assist you in finding your dream home and ​navigating you through the entire home-buying journey.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Staying up-to-date with the latest legal and administrative procedures ensures that you receive reliable and accurate guidance.
NEGOTIATING SKILLS
With our team's collective ​experience and expertise, we will ​guide you through the back and ​forth of making an offer, analyzing ​counter offers, and so on. We know ​how to navigate complex ​negotiations to ensure that you get ​the best value for your investment.
MY EXPERTISE
Industry knowledge that goes beyond what's available to the general public. This specialized knowledge can help you find the right home at the best possible price, based on market trends and other factors.
COMMUNICATION
We believe that customer service ​is key, and we are committed to ​providing exceptional service ​and answering any questions or ​concerns you may have. We treat ​our clients with the same level of ​respect and care that we would ​want for ourselves.
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02
GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE
This will give you a clear idea of how much ​you can afford and make the home-buying ​process smoother.
Having your pre-approval letter on hand will ​help you be ready to put in an offer when you ​find your dream home.
Research and compare mortgage rates and terms ​from different lenders to find the best options.
Here are three local lenders:
Tony Autullo - +1 (513) 461-9321 or ​tautullo@annie-mac.com
Tyler Marton - +1 (937) 206-6992 or ​sateam@nfmlending.com
Ryan Kiefer - +1 (513) 314-2248 or ​ryan.kiefer@fcmhomeloans.com
AS A BUYER, DO I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT MY REALTOR'S COMISSION?
NO, but it's always good to ask. Usually, when a ​property is listed with a realtor, the sellers include ​the buyer's agent's commission, offering 2.5% to 3% ​to the buyer's agent. That commission amount is ​almost always deducted from the seller’s proceeds ​at closing. Your agent still has to share this ​percentage with their broker.
WILL I GET A BETTER DEAL WORKING WITH THE LISTING AGENT?
NO, it's good to have your agent representing ​you 100%. If the seller's agent represents both ​parties, they usually get the full 5% to 6% ​offered on the listing agreement. However, ​you will not get a better deal on the house or ​have proper representation.
03
RESEARCH NEIGHBORHOODS:
Research the neighborhoods you are interested in, taking into consideration factors such as schools, safety, access to public transportation, and local amenities.
ATTEND OPEN HOUSES AND HOME SHOWINGS WITH YOUR AGENT:
To get a better sense of the homes you are interested in it's time to go house hunting! Take notes and pictures to help you remember each home.
MAKE A LIST OF MUST-HAVES AND NICE-TO-HAVES:
Create a list of features you need in a home, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, location, and yard size, as well as features that would be nice to have, but are not essential.
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Once you've identified a ​property work with your real ​estate agent to submit an ​offer to the seller. Your offer ​should include the purchase ​price, contingencies, and any ​other terms and conditions ​you'd like to include. Your ​agent will likely need your ​proof of funds or pre-approval ​letter to make your offer ​strong and valuable so the ​sellers can feel comfortable ​choosing your offer.
The seller may counter your offer ​with a different price or terms. Be ​prepared to negotiate and work ​with your agent to come up with a ​counteroffer.
BE FLEXIBLE
Negotiations may require some give ​and take. Be open to compromise ​and consider factors such as the ​condition of the property, market ​trends, and the seller's motivation ​for selling.
PREPARE FOR NEGOTIATIONS
05
A home inspection is an evaluation of ​the home's condition and structure by ​a professional home inspector. The ​purpose of the inspection is to identify ​any issues that may affect the value of ​the property or pose a safety hazard.
During the inspection, the inspector will ​evaluate the home's mechanics and other ​systems, including roof, foundation, and ​overall structural integrity. The inspector ​will also look for evidence of water damage, ​pest infestations, and other potential hidden ​defects. Based on the findings, the inspector ​will provide a detailed report outlining any ​issues that were identified. This report can ​be used to negotiate with the seller for ​repairs or to adjust the terms.
06
During an appraisal, the appraiser will ​consider various factors such as the home's ​size, location, condition, and comparable ​sales in the area. They will then provide an ​estimated value of the property based on ​their analysis. Please understand that the ​appraisal can impact your financing, as ​lenders use the appraisal to determine the ​amount they will lend you.
APPRAISAL CONTINGENCY
It is common for buyers to include an ​appraisal contingency in their purchase ​agreement, which allows them to back ​out of the purchase if the appraisal ​comes in lower than the purchase price.
You will need to obtain ​homeowner's insurance to ​protect your investment in the ​home. We can make ​recommendations.
HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE
APPRAISAL COST
The cost of the appraisal is ​typically paid by the buyer and ​can range from $400 to $600, ​depending on the type of appraisal ​and the size of the property.
PROPERTY TAXES
The appraisal can impact your property ​taxes, as the assessed value of the ​property is used to determine the amount ​of property taxes you will owe. If the ​appraisal comes in higher than expected, ​you may need to budget for higher ​property taxes.
07
FINAL WALKTHROUGH
One or two days before closing, conduct a final walkthrough of the property to ensure that any repairs or requested changes have been made and that the property is in the same condition as when you made your offer.
REVIEW THE CLOSING DISCLOSURE
A few days before the closing, you will receive a closing disclosure from your lender that outlines the final details of your loan, including the loan terms, interest rate, and closing costs. Review it carefully to make sure everything is accurate.
You will be required to pay closing costs on the day of closing. After you sign all the documents with the seller(s) and pay the closing costs, you'll receive the keys to your new home!
REVIEW AND SIGN CLOSING DOCUMENTS
During the closing, you will review and sign several documents, including the mortgage note, the deed of trust, and the settlement statement. Review them carefully and ask your agent or attorney (title company) any questions you may have.
CLOSING COSTS
