David and Jill Haymore Covington, GA Re/Max Agents Realty

Get to Know David Haymore

As a resident of Newton County since 1966, David knows the area like few others in the business. David comes from a family of local educators...his dad is a retired assistant principal at Newton County High and is still active as an assistant football coach. His mother is a retired choral director at Newton County High, and his brother is assistant principal and athletic director at Alcovy High. David spent 19 years in education.
David's Accomplishments

East Metro Board of Realtors, Active Lifetime Multi-Million Dollar Club Member
RE/MAX President`s Club, RE/MAX Executive`s Club, RE/MAX 100% Club
Graduate of University of Georgia (BSED `84)
Member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Member of Kiwaniis Club
Member of First United Methodist Church

David's Areas of Specialization

Residential re-sales, new home sales . Buyers` agent specializing in Newton, Rockdale, Walton, and Morgan counties, with experience throughout the metro Atlanta area.

Subdivision Specialist

David's Special Interests/Hobbies

Golf, guitar, avid DAWG fan and tailgating with wife, Jill and 3 daughters, Lauren, Meghan and Kellan.

Get to Know Jill Haymore

Jill has been a resident of Newton and Rockdale counties since 1986. A native of Gwinnett County, Georgia, Jill knows what it`s like to live and work in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation....Gwinnett had that title back when Jill was a teenager, and now, Newton County has that claim to fame. "It is important to preserve the quality of life that is so present in small town Georgia, while appreciating and welcoming the population and amenities growth that come with such close proxemity to metro Atlanta." Jill helps newcomers quickly feel at home and a part of their new community with her love and excitement for all that the area has to offer.

Jill's Accomplishments
East Metro Board of Realtors, Life Multi-Million Dollar Club Producer
RE/MAX Presidents Club, RE/MAX 100% Club
E-Pro Certification - e-Pro designation courses promote excellence and capability in on-line technology for the real estate professional.

Graduate of the University of Georgia (BSHE, `82), Home Economics and Journalism - Public Relations major
Former Home Economist, Extension Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension Service (9 years)
Former Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics (Yes, she won the Pink Cadillac, as well as 6 free Grand Ams!!)!

Jill's Areas of Specialization
Specializes in re-sales, staging, marketing and advertising homes via internet, mass media & direct advertising, and buyer`s representative - shopping and comparing new homes and assisting buyers in making their next buying decision.

Jill's Special Interests/Hobbies

Member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Alpha Gamma Alpha alumni club ChairpersonDelta Gamma Sorority Parents' Club SecretaryMember First United Methodist Church, Covington
Newton County Board of Education Career Education Advisory Board Co-ChairmanLoves reading, singing, golf, attending theater, tailgating at Georgia Bulldog home games and travelling with her husband and family.

Why use a REALTOR®?

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

But if you're still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are a dozen more reasons to use one:

1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited choices.

2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.

3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

4. Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.

6. Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

8. When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

9. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. A REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Your REALTOR® can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

12. Your REALTOR® can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

Courtesy of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®