Susan Pidd Realty Expanding Options for Local Home Buyers and Sellers

by Ben Barber

As of Jan. 14, home buyers and sellers have even more options with the area’s newest real estate team at Susan Pidd Realty: on-site financing support and settlement services.

“Buying a home can be a daunting experience, especially for first time home buyers. With on-site help, we want to provide buyers the expert advice they deserve from a trustworthy, reliable lender in a comfortable setting,” says owner Susan Pidd, now offering options for home financing at the office.

Pidd recently partnered with Ben Barber of First Savings Bank to deliver customized mortgage solutions. Barber, a Stockbridge native with 15 years’ experience in residential lending, dedicates each Friday to pre-approving local borrowers and fielding questions about loan programs, credit concerns and the underwriting process at Pidd’s Stockbridge office.

“It shouldn’t take a degree in finance to understand your mortgage,” Barber said. “My goal is to educate every client about how to avoid unnecessary fees, select the best mortgage structure and terms, and overcome credit and other challenges that often get in the way of home ownership.”

Sellers also benefit from the convenience of on-site settlement services, thanks to Susan’s partnership with several local title companies. “We want everything to happen right here at the office, and our clients value not having to travel 45 minutes to get their loan or to close on their property,” Susan said. “We offer much more than people realize. Many people think that when they purchase a home, they must pay the realtor a fee; this is simply not true. We are paid by the seller. It only makes sense to use a Realtor when negotiating price and repairs and to have a professional working for you when title issues arise.”
Susan Pidd Realty is located at 220 W. Main Street in Stockbridge, hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact [email protected] or call 517-775-1610.