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

TUCSON, ARIZONA — Elliott Partners, Ltd. purchased a 44,504-square-foot industrial warehouse building located at 3130 S. Dodge Blvd. in Tucson for its new store.  This will be the first Elliott Electric Supply (EES) in Tucson that serves the contractor market.

Bill Elliott, founder and current chairman of EES, first entered the electrical distribution industry after graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 1960. Established in 1972 in Nacogdoches, Texas, the company has grown to 140+ locations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico and now will have four locations in Arizona.

Since the beginning, Elliott Electric Supply has kept a compounded growth rate of 15-20% on average. That growth in the company is beneficial for more than just EES employees–the expansion also benefits customers and the industry as a whole. In meeting its annual goal of 15% growth, it strives for half of the growth to come from expansion of existing markets and the other half to come from new locations.

With annual sales of $845 million, during challenging economic periods, Elliott Electric Supply’s business model ensures that the company not only survives but thrives. Its financing is primarily internal, and, at half the industry average, the company is proud its debt rate is uncommonly low. We are therefore often in a position to invest when other companies are not. Additionally, our customer base is well balanced, with residential and commercial-based clients as our primary market, supported by business with industrial, institutional, and government-based clients.

The property was purchased from DRD Group, LLC for $2.8 million ($63 PSF).  Brandon Rodgers, SIOR, CCIM, and Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principals and Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the seller in this transaction.  Dave Blanchette, CCIM, with NAI Horizon, represented the buyer.

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