PHOENIX, ARIZ. – NAI Horizon has hired Jennifer Loehnert to bolster its tenant representative presence in its retail and industrial service lines.

Loehnert has held an Arizona real estate license for 13 years and most recently worked at Arizona Brokerage Company in both residential and commercial. Her focus has been primarily on tenant representation, working as a generalist with clients in office, retail and industrial.

Loehnert’s expertise is in the Metro Phoenix/Biltmore/Scottsdale corridors. She will define a more strategic area of specialty over the next several months. Loehnert will hold the title of Associate.

“Jennifer is a great addition to our NAI team,” said Terry Martin-Denning, CEO/Designated Broker of NAI Horizon. “She has a strong work ethic, amazing energy and the desire to use her expertise to provide the highest level of service to her clients..”

Loehnert also possesses years of experience in property management, project management and investments. She previously worked as a project manager for a small LLC in North Dakota. The company focused on remodels and rentals.

Her previous experience as a residential project manager and her interior design acumen have provided her with construction and space planning insight.

Loehnert was raised in an Air Force family and lived in Montana, North Dakota, California and Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in real estate from the University of North Dakota.

She is involved with BNI Arizona, National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR). Her philanthropy includes working with various non-profits on fund-raising and outreach programs.

By: Carol Evenson, guest author

Selling your home can seem like an exciting yet daunting task. It’s exciting because it means you are moving on to a new chapter in your life. Daunting because, how will you sell your home? How do you make it more appealing to buyers without spending a ton of money you likely don’t have right now? Don’t worry! We have several tips and tricks you can do to make your home more appealing while still sticking to a small budget.

Tip #1: Declutter – It’s Free!

Nothing will keep your house from being appealing like clutter. Buyers want to see all the space they may have in your home, not your junk. Don’t forget to go through your closets too. With closets that are half-empty give the appearance of a lot of storage. Declutter and get rid of things. Have a yard sale and make some extra money, then donate the rest. An added bonus is you won’t have to take all that junk with you when you move!

Tip #2: Get Rid Of Personal Stuff – Another Free Tip!

When you live in your home, you want to display family photos, kid’s art on the fridge, and other things that make your house lived in. Buyers don’t want to envision you in the space, they want to see where their things could go, where they could make and show off memories. Start packing up a few boxes with family photos and help the buyer see all the wonderful aspects of your home!

Tip #3: Get Neutral

When the home has neutral paint and furnishings, it will sell better. One of the cheapest ways you can update your home is to paint the walls. Neutral colors like cream, light gray and light browns will let the buyer see the potential in the space and it appeals to a wider range of buyers. To save on the cost, make this a weekend project instead of paying someone to do it.

Tip #4: Address Minor Repairs

When buyers see minor repairs not done, it will make them question how well you have maintained other areas of the home. Check to make sure all your light bulbs are working, this includes in closets and even in lights you rarely use. Caulk your bathtub with new, clean caulk. Fix that door handle that always jiggles and replace that screen with a hole in it.

Tip #5: Get Rid Of Pest

You may not see any pest such as ants or rodents, but that doesn’t mean they are not there. By calling a pest control company in Pittsburgh, you can set up an appointment to have them visit and check your home. If they do not find anything, great! If they do locate any issues, have them dealt with before your buyers see your home. This will ensure you don’t miss out on any buyers because they saw ants on your kitchen counter.

Tip #6: Have A Plan For Your Pets

While Rover and Fluffy Kitty are near and dear to your heart, some buyers will not feel the same. Make sure you have a plan for your animals while buyers are in your home. You may want to take them for a walk or a car ride. Arrange with a neighbor or family member to pet sit if you are not able. Don’t forget to take care of their items such as dog beds and blankets. Pets also have a smell that should not be over looked.

Tip #7: Be Show Ready 100% Of The Time

When you have your home on the market you want to be sure that it is always ready for buyers to visit. You should make sure your home is always clean, the dishes are always done, and the floors are always clean. This way you won’t miss out on potential buyers because your house was a mess.

Carol Evenson is an entrepreneur and professional consultant specializing in C-level training and business growth. She currently works as a real estate agent and seeks to give a hand up to those that helped her during her come up in both corporate and personal real estate. Contact her at carolevenson5@gmail.com

Phoenix, Ariz. – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announced that it has arranged a $3.725 million sale of the Fry’s Vineyard Shopping Center in Mesa, Arizona.  Fry’s Vineyard is a 78,109-square-foot Fry’s Food and Drug anchored shopping center located at 542 west Baseline Road Mesa, Arizona. The adjacent shop building and outparcel building totaling 17,451-square-feet were included in the sale.

The sale was a collaborative effort for the Lee and Associates Arizona office. Jan Fincham and Andrew Lundahl represented the seller, Barclay Holdings LXV. Sean Bishop represented the buyer, DL Baseline LLLP.

“The sale of the Fry’s Vineyard Shopping Center is an excellent example of the Lee and Associates network opening up opportunities for our clients” said Jan Fincham, Principal of the Lee & Associates Arizona office.

The property was 69% occupied at closing with the majority of the tenants are credit and national quality. The property is situated on approximately on 2.06 acres just west of the northwest corner of Country Club & Baseline Roads. The property sits along the borders of Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler and benefits from proximity to the US-60. The Country Club & Baseline intersection boasts traffic counts of over 75,000 VPD.  The shopping center is home to tenants Fry’s Food and Drug (NAP), The UPS Store, Great Clips, Streets of New York and Subway.

“Fry’s Vineyard was attractive to many investors because of its strategic location in a densely populated area and it is adjacent to Fry’s Food and Drug, the number one sales volume grocer in Arizona” said Fincham. “The buyer was also attracted to the complementary mix of internet-resistant tenants providing grocery, service, retail, and fast casual dining.”

According to Fincham, the property is the beneficiary of a population of over 430,000 residents within a 5 mile radius which is one of the densest areas within the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

This sale represents another successful closing for the Retail Investment Sales Team at Lee & Associates led by Jan Fincham, amassing a total sales volume of over $525 million since the beginning of 2015 and nearly $40 million in the last 90 days alone. Fincham states that, “The market is particularly active right now, driven by the fact that yields produced by shopping center investments are significantly more attractive compared to what banks are paying investor’s for their deposits.”

For more information contact Jan Fincham at 602-954-3754, Sean Bishop at 602-954-3774 or Andrew Lundahl at 602-385-3799.