Twin Cities Real Estate & Mortgage Webinar Replay

Relocation Support and Home Buying

Kathy Denning, representing Relocation Today, introduced the company's role in employee relocations and outlined the agenda for the webinar, which covered the cash-back program, Twin Cities real estate market, and mortgage options. She explained the financial and logistical challenges that can deter individuals from buying or selling homes, emphasizing the complexity of the process and the intimidation it can cause for first-time homebuyers. The discussion aimed to address these hesitations and provide support through Relocation Today's services and partnerships.

Relocation Program Support Overview

The meeting focused on a relocation program that provides comprehensive support for homebuyers, including full support from start to close, connections with expert agents, and mortgage support. The program offers a unique role for an independent third-party supporter who can assist throughout the process without being directly involved in buying or lending. Additionally, participants receive a $2,000 cashback per transaction upon closing. The session concluded with plans to introduce Shannon Brown, who would discuss real estate details, but technical difficulties with slide sharing briefly interrupted the flow.

Real Estate Agent Introduction Meeting

Shannon Brown, a real estate agent with 20 years of corporate relocation experience, introduced herself and explained her role in supporting home purchases, sales, and rental searches. She highlighted her expertise in managing family relocations, having previously led a team at Cargill, and emphasized her familiarity with the Twin Cities area, including the western and eastern suburbs. Shannon outlined her process for guiding clients, which begins with a conference call to understand their goals and preferences for their dream home.

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview

Shannon explained the process of searching for properties through MLS, scheduling showings, submitting offers, and handling paperwork for home purchases and sales. She highlighted ongoing training in real estate practices and discussed current market trends in the Twin Cities, noting it remains a seller's market with a low month supply of homes. Sarah introduced herself as a mortgage professional with over 25 years of experience and outlined PNC Bank's mortgage services, emphasizing their wide reach and dedicated team to assist clients.

Mortgage Basics and Current Rates

Sarah explained the basics of mortgages, highlighting that they are agreements where the home serves as collateral, and outlined key milestones and documentation requirements for consumers. She emphasized the importance of avoiding large purchases and credit changes during the application process and introduced specialized programs like PNC's medical professional program and down payment assistance initiatives. Sarah also discussed current interest rates, noting that while they have increased from historic lows, they remain relatively low compared to historical standards, making it an advantageous time to borrow money for home purchases.

Real Estate Savings and Incentives

Sarah presented a $500 closing cost credit and free pre-approval offer, emphasizing their dedicated team's expertise in the Twin Cities market. Kathy detailed a $2,000 cash-back program available to clients who use program agents for home purchases or sales, with eligibility extending to most of the United States. She encouraged attendees to connect with her for agent recommendations and highlighted the program's benefits for both first-time buyers and experienced sellers, concluding with an open invitation to ask questions.