Buyers

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME?

Buying a Home, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or seasoned buyer, you need an experienced partner to help you navigate all the steps. Yes, even if you have purchased before. You need someone who will listen to your questions and who will give you honest, easy to understand answers. You want someone who speaks for you at the offer table, during negotiations, through inspections, appraisals, and all of the stressful moments in a real estate transaction. You need a FULL TIME Real Estate Professional, someone that you can trust. You need Sherrie Benner, REALTOR®, Broker, WCR®, SRES®, CRTS®, and her team, The Benner Group - a top producing team for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate Southern Maine area. 

What makes Sherrie Benner of The Benner Group different from other agents? She leads a hardworking team of trusted service providers to assist with all your real estate needs from pre to post closing including IT staff, trusted lenders, inspectors, movers, painters, handymen, electricians, and plumbers. You, the Buyer, are the key member of the team and together we all work to create the best possible buying experience. 

Representing Southern Maine, Sherrie is active in her community and understands the market where she works and lives. You can count on Sherrie, as your buyer’s agent, to be passionate, genuine, and focused on you throughout the real estate transaction.  Her natural curiosity drives her to listen to and learn about the people she encounters. Empathetic and dependable, she will be your confidant and fierce advocate. Sherrie is committed to listening to her client’s wants and needs and utilizing her keen negotiating and analytical skills to ensure a successful transaction. She assists you in evaluating properties for suitability, affordability and future resale value. 

Sherrie Benner and The Benner Group provides each buyer client with: 

Known by her clients and colleagues for her positive working relationships and skill as a collaborative negotiator determined to produce the best possible deal and get it to the closing table to the satisfaction of all parties. She is quick to solve problems and resolve differences. Most importantly, Sherrie earns your trust, referrals and repeat business.  

Sellers have the expertise of their listing agents to guide them through the process. Shouldn’t you as the Buyer have the same level of representation and service? 

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Buyer Resources

What's Happening in the Housing Market?

With so much recent change in the housing market, you probably have questions about what it all means for your home buying plans this spring. Here are three things that are likely top of mind for you.

Expert Insights for Today’s Homebuyers

If you want to buy a home today, here are a few things experts say you should know about what to expect and why homeownership is so important.

3 Trends That Are Good News for Homebuyers

As the market has cooled, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may be beneficial when you go to buy a home today.

Top Reasons to Own Your Home

Accomplishment, love ones, stability, financial investment, comfort, privacy...

Why This Spring is the Time to Buy

Are you thinking of buying a home? If so, this spring is a great time to make your purchase. Here are the top motivators this season that should encourage you to start the homebuying process sooner rather than later.

Expert Insights for Today’s Homebuyers

Experts agree, it’s a great time to explore the benefits of homeownership, even in a competitive market. Here's what several industry leaders have to say about why homeownership is a wise long-term investment.

Owning is More Affordable than Renting in Much of the Country

Rent saw the fastest year-over-year growth in over 16 years when comparing data for December of each year through 2021.

The Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home.

The Biggest Opportunity for Homebuyers This Spring

If you’re thinking of buying a home this season, the biggest opportunity you have right now is to get ahead of rising mortgage rates and increasing prices. Here’s what you need to know about where both are headed.

Key Terms to Know When Buying a Home

Here's a list of several common terms in the homebuying process.

Reasons to Buy a Home This Winter

Are you thinking of buying a home? If so, here are the top motivators that should encourage you to learn more about the homebuying process and start your search sooner rather than later.

Expert Insights for Today’s Homebuyers

Experts throughout the industry agree, if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s a great time to invest in homeownership, even in a competitive market. Here's what they have to say about the latest in real estate.

Why You Shouldn't Be Upset by 3% Mortgage Rates

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the big topics of discussion in the housing market today. But as a homebuyer, what do 3% mortgage rates really mean?

Key Terms to Know When Buying a Home

Here's a list of several common terms in the homebuying process.

The Importance of the Appraisal and Inspection

Here’s a breakdown of why getting an appraisal and an inspection can potentially save you a lot of time, money, and headaches down the road.

The Path to Homeownership

Here's a brief roadmap of all the steps.

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary?

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. But is that really how much you have to save?

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage

Consistency is the name of the game after applying for a mortgage. Be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don't jeopardize your application.

Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

If you’re hoping to buy a home in today’s highly competitive market, it’s important to make your offer stand out. If you’ve gotten advice from someone who’s purchased a home before, know that what’s worked in the past may not ring true anymore.

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, you may feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to rise above the competition.

10 Steps to Homeownership

A brief outline of the home buying process

Special Loan Programs for Veterans

Are you a veteran planning to buy or refinance a home?

Rent vs Buy - How to Decide What's Best for You

The best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question remains. The answer depends on your current situation and your future plans, so here are some thoughts to help you decide.

Home Heartbreak

Avoid heartache. Don’t fall in love with a House only to realize that the cost of living there will overextend you … your time, energy and finances. What you should know if you are planning to buy. 




Testimonials

"The service and caring that Sherrie gave us was above and beyond. I do not think anyone could top Sherrie."

- Randy, Buyer

"Sherrie is the best!"

- Ted & Sue, Buyers

"I got very lucky working with Sherrie. It was a great experience fro beginning to end and beyond."

- Carrie, Buyer

"Aww, thanks Sherrie! We are thoroughly enjoying the house. It’s a dream. It really has just needed paint to improve it— inside and out. It’s been a lot of work, but the payoff is unbelievable. So glad we had you as an advocate!!"

- Esther & Aaron, Buyers