About Lou

Your Home Group THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME GROUP Two full-time, full service real estate professionals Twice as many buyer contacts Direct cell phone contact - We're always available Effective marketing on all real estate websites Constant follow-up to be sure your needs are met Free Comparative Market Analysis of your home's value Same day pre-approval for buyers Coldwell Banker Home Protection Plan Home Facts Hotline HomeBase InTouch Seller and Buyer Service Guarantees Relocation Services Mortgage Services Awards And Designations E-Marketing Specialist Top 50 Agents Cartus Relocation Specialist Visit our listings at: www.pittsburghmoves.com/yourhomegroup Personal Background Current Shaler Township resident, married and living in the Glenshaw area. Resident of the South Hills for 30+ years. Full-time professional Realtor. Personalized sevice specialist. "Your Home Group" representative. Member of the National Association of Realtors Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Member of the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Communities I Serve We are full service agents willing to assist clients where ever our services are needed! Communities we have recently been assisting: Adams, Adams Township, Allison Park, Aspinwall, Bell Vernon, Bairdford, Bakerstown, Baldiwn Boro, Baldwin Township, Blawnox, Bethal Park, Butler, Butler Township, Callery, Caste Shannon, Center, Cheswick, Clinton, Cranberry Township, Curtisville, Dormont, Dorseyville, Etna, Evans City, Fawn, Forward, Fox Chapel, Fraiser, Gibsonia, Glenshaw, Greentree, Hampton, Indiana, Jackson, Jefferson, Mars, Mars Boro, Marshall, McKnight, Middlesex, Millvale, Millvale Boro, Mount Lebanon, Natrona Heights, New Kensington, Oakmont, Oakmont Boro, O'Hara Township, Penn, Greater Pittsburgh, Pine Township, Renfrew, Renoyldsville, Richland, Ross, McCandless, Russellton, Sarver, Saxonburg, Scott Townhip, Seven Fields, Seven Fields Boro, Shaler, Sharpsburg, Slippery Rock, Springdale, Springdale Boro, Tarentum, Treesdale, Upper St Clair, Valencia, Verona, West Deer, West Deer Twp., Wexford, Whitehall, Wildwood, Effective Advertising Strategies Your Home Group: Two full-time professional agents. Visit our homes for sale at www.pittsburghmoves.com/steve romac.lou kostante Twice as many buyer contacts. Client-controlled listings. Customized follow-up to meet your needs. 24-hour Competitive Market Analyses. Same day pre-approval for buyers. Seller Services Guarantee. Direct cellular phone contact. two agents always available.Effective use of e-commerce. Your home will be advertised on all leading real estate websites including: www.coldwellbanker.com www.realtor.com www.pittsburghmoves.com/steve romac.lou kostanteFlash e-mails of your listed home to potential buyers. Multiple Listing Service for your property promotion to other reputable, professional brokers and sales associates in your marketing area. Open Houses are advertised in your local area newspaper. Customized Visual ToursMuliple pictures on all websitesThe Home Facts Hotline - delivers information to buyers in "real time". Custom color property feature sheets. "Just Listed" postcard mailouts. Yard signs and directional signs leading potential buyers. "Drive-by" color brochure holders. "Phone-in" yard sign information on your home. Coldwell Banker Concierge services. All properties are advertised on several national real estate websites including www.ColdwellBanker.com and www.REALTOR.com Open Houses are advertised in your area newspaper and on www.OpenHouse.com Property feature sheets and brochures - Custom designed by our full-service Marketing Department. Effective Technology Strategies Your Home Group: Two full-time professional agents. Twice as many buyer contacts. Client-controlled listings. Customized follow-up to meet your needs. 24-hour Competitive Market Analyses. Same day pre-approval for buyers. Seller Services Guarantee. Direct cellular phone contact. two agents always available.Direct marketing in all real estate websites. Coldwell Banker home protection plan. Relocation services available. West Penn Multi List - Networks sales associates and homes for sale Internet Advertising - Our listings stand out from the others with extra photos, more detailed descriptions and Guided Tours User friendly websites - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named PittsburghMoves.com the 'most user friendly' site of any local area company Virtual Tours - Step inside the picture and get a 360 degree view of each room HomeBase InTouch - State-of-the-art technology connecting agents with home buyers instantly. All Coldwell Banker agents are equipped to respond within seconds to a customer inquiry, providing a fast, knowledgeable response. Services for Buyers and Sellers Buyer Agent Services Customer Service Personalized property previewsCustomized home showingsPersonal touch and timely responseCounseling Services Coldwell Banker HomeBuyer GuidebookBuyer counseling sessionBuyer representationHome evaluationContract Guidance Propery disclosureReview of written Seller disclosureColdwell Banker home protection planHome inspectionsHome inspection remediesFinancing Financing pre-approvalEstimate of closing costs and required fundsGood-faith estimate from lenderTransaction Assistance Negotiation strategyOffer presentationPre-settlement inspectionClosing of the saleAfter sale follow-upInternet Services coldwellbanker.com Personal Retrieverwww.pittsburghmoves.com/lou.kostante Seller Agent Services Marketing 24hr Competitive Market Analysis (CMA's)Marketing action planHome enhancement guidanceColdwell Banker action teamPromotion to other BrokersMultiple Listing Service (MLS)Personalized color feature sheetPublic open houseCommunity Realtor tourDirect marketingColdwell Banker yard signPersonalized directional signs"Drive-by" yard brochure boxNational and Local advertisingCorporate relocationHome finding reportMarketing activity reportMultiple internet websites www.coldwellbaker.comwww.pittsburghmoves.comwww.realtor.comCustomer Service Coldwell Banker ConciergePersonal touch and timely responseSeller DisclosurePurchase offersClosing of the saleCounseling Service RepresentationContract Guidance Coldwell Banker home protection planFinancing Services Financing alternativesEstimate net proceeds Coldwell Banker Home Loans - Exclusive guarantees and Phone in, Move in Pre-approval Programs. Pre-approved buyers mean less 'fall throughs' at the closing. The Coldwell Banker Concierge - Can recommend hundreds of service providers before, during, and after you move American Home Shield Home Warranty - Covered items will be repaired for one low-price deductible. Relocation Division - Uniquely positioned as the principal broker for Cartus in Pittsburgh to bring more buyers and sellers together. Specialty Markets - We have separate programs and divisions for luxury homes, commercial property, new construction, auction services, and property management.