Register today to be eligible to receive a rebate when you buy or sell your home!*

And receive a $250 reduction in your mortgage closing costs when you use Comey & Shepherd’s mortgage company.

This is only available on future sales or purchases when you register online or by calling 513-527-3225.

*See eligibility requirements

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Home Sale/Purchase Price Rebate

$75,000 – 129,999 $500

$130,000 – 249,999 $800

$250,000 – 369,999 $1,400

$370,000 – 489,999 $1,700

$490,000 – 609,999 $2,000

$610,000 – Up $2,500

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Comey & Shepherd Cares provides the best real estate services to the University of Cincinnati employees and their families

Comey & Shepherd Cares is a robust, real estate benefits program designed to assist you in selling and buying real estate whether you are relocating or moving locally.

You will be assigned a Personal Move Coordinator who will be your advocate throughout the entire process – from start to finish. You will be provided professional guidance throughout the process in addition to being put in touch with outstanding real estate agents, mortgage and title companies, household goods providers, and all of the other service providers involved with buying and selling real estate. Our goal is to provide a smooth, stress-free real estate transaction resulting in an exceptional experience for you and your family ultimately becoming your real estate partner for life.

Comey & Shepherd Cares provides:

• A Personal Move Coordinator who is your advocate throughout your move

• Access to specially-trained real estate professionals

• A rebate when you buy or sell real estate through your assigned agent

• Competitive mortgage programs

• A credit on your mortgage closing costs when using Comey & Shepherd’s mortgage company

• Home warranty programs

• Household goods assistance

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Our Promise to You: White Tablecloth ServiceAt Comey & Shepherd our goal is to provide the best customer service experienced anywhere. Our best-in-class agents rank among the most productive in the country. We pride ourselves on being your pro-active, trusted advisor, and work to become your real estate partner for life.

Eligibility Requirements• You must be an employee or retiree of the University of Cincinnati to take advantage of

the savings you will enjoy by participating in this program.

• You must either call or register online before contacting a real estate agent. Your Personal Move Coordinator will match you with a real estate agent based on your real estate needs.

• This program is available to you for multiple sales where you, as an employee or retiree of UC, are buying or selling property, whether it is your personal home, vacation home, or investment property.

• You will not be eligible if you are already engaged with a real estate agency by a buyer brokerage agreement, listing contract, or executed purchase agreement. Or, if you’ve registered for another real estate rebate program.

• The following states prohibit rebates: AK, AL, IA, KS, LA, MO, MS, OK, OR and TN. You can still register to be eligible for the exceptional services provided.

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Buying Your New HomeTo help you understand the process, we’ve outlined most of the key steps to buying a home, and we’ve detailed the ways that we can provide assistance.

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Step One: Mortgage Pre-ApprovalThis is probably the best advantage you can give yourself as a buyer. Sellers will take your offer more seriously and you’ll have an edge over buyers who are not pre-approved. Your Personal Move Coordinator will put you in touch with a loan officer who will review their simple, clear and timely mortgage process.

Step Two: Learn the MarketOne of the best ways to learn about the market is get an area overview and to begin looking at homes for sale at www.comey.com and in-person. Your Personal Move Coordinator will contact you to discuss your needs, and will put you in touch with a hand-selected real estate agent who will familiarize you with the area, educate you on the market, introduce you to the resources at your fingertips, and show you homes currently for sale that meet your criteria.

Step Three: Choosing a Professional AgentHaving an agent represent you as a buyer puts a knowledgeable, professional negotiator in your corner. Your agent will represent your best interests in your real estate transaction, which is a significant benefit to you. Your Personal Move Coordinator will match you with an agent who will carefully listen to determine your needs and desires in a new home, from selection of an area and price range to style of architecture. And, will analyze existing sales data to help you determine an appropriate and competitive offer once you find the home of your dreams.

Step Four: Securing Your LoanWhen you find the right home, we will make the process of financing easier with one-stop shopping to deliver fast loan processing, secure systems and best-in-class customer satisfaction levels. We will help you choose the right loan based on your current finances and personal needs. From pre-approval through formal loan approval, your Personal Move Coordinator is here to help guide you.

Selling Your HomeTo effectively market your home, you will be provided with a competitive market analysis noting recent sales as well as current listings within your area. Suggestions will be provided regarding any repairs and improvements you can make to increase the marketability of your home, and a pro-active marketing strategy will be put in place.

In general, all property sellers approach the task with the same two goals in mind: get the best possible price for their home and sell it quickly. While the details of the process may vary according to the type of home and specific market conditions, the prospect of success is increased by following these four steps.

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Step One: Understand the MarketThe best way to understand the market is to schedule a meeting with a professional, knowledgeable listing agent. Your Personal Move Coordinator will work diligently to select the best agent based upon the location of your home as well as the unique marketing necessary to give it maximum exposure. We’ve sold thousands of properties, and are uniquely positioned in helping sellers understand what they can do to properly prepare their home for sale.

Step Two: Learn Your Property’s True Market ValueResearch has proven there is nothing more important than setting the right asking price for your home. That’s why we highly recommend seeking the help of a real estate professional with the expertise and experience to get your property priced right – from the start. Our highly trained sales associates will provide you with a data driven Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) - at no cost or obligation.

Step Three: Marketing and NetworkingGetting the best price in the least amount of time is about delivering the right buyer for your house. We require our referred agents to do this with a combination of a solid marketing plan, targeted media exposure, and taking advantage of our powerful network of local and relocating buyers.

Step Four: Attract More BuyersWith the goal of making your property “stand out” from the competition, we highly recommend you purchase a Home Warranty and rely on your agent to offer creative suggestions on how best to attract buyers to effectively compete with other active listings in your specific market area.

And, if you are leaving the area, we can help you move locally or globallyIf you’re moving out of the area, let your Personal Move Coordinator make the transition easier. Not only can we get your house sold in the shortest amount of time, but we can also help you find a professional agent with a leading company offering exceptional service wherever you are moving to or from.

Movement of Your Household GoodsComey & Shepherd Cares has contracted with proven household goods providers for competitive pricing and service delivery guarantees.

Your Personal Move Coordinator will work with you to determine the level of service you desire and how to best utilize your designated moving dollars and budget.

Things to consider when planning a successful Household Goods Move:Prior to the Move: Dates matter! The busiest moving period is the last 7 days of the month, especially the summer months. If you can avoid planning your move on these dates, you will have better driver, labor and truck resources available to you for a smooth move. If you cannot arrange for your packing and loading to take place earlier in the month, then as much advance notice you can give will also make a big difference. During the summer months, a minimum of 30 days is recommended.

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Packing and Loading Day(s):• First, it is important for you to be available to

the mover while they are there packing and loading. If you cannot personally be at home, you will need to arrange for another family member or reliable representative to be present.

• Make sure to remove all valuables including jewelry and money as well as other important items such as personal documents prior to the arrival of the packing/moving crew. These items should travel with you. If there are other possessions you wish to move personally, make sure to separate those from the rest the goods you wish the crew to pack.

• Dispose of all flammable, combustible, explosive and corrosive liquids, lye, paints and dyes.

• Propane tanks cannot be moved.

• Be sure all items are listed on the inventory.

• When the crew is finished loading, check all rooms including the attics and basement, storage, and closets to make sure nothing is left behind.

• Now is the time to inspect your home for any damage that may have occurred during the moving process and note it on the paperwork.

• Obtain a copy of your Bill of Lading and inventories from the driver.

Move-in Day• Check off your shipment and indicate placement

of items as they come into your new home.

• Make sure to note any apparent damage or missing items on the inventory prior to signing.

• Again, it is important to plan on being at your home the entire time the movers are unloading.

• Prepare an area for excess items that may not fit into your home.

• If you have arranged for unpacking, it must be scheduled prior to the start of your move. Items unpacked are not put back into cupboards or shelves, but placed on any flat surface. Please keep this in mind when requesting unpacking.

• “Limited unpacking” will typically include reassembly of all items the packing crew disassembled. Make sure all beds are properly set up prior to the driver leaving. A third party service will be set up by your coordinator in the event of any difficult or unusual items.

• Please inspect your home and note on the paperwork any residence damage at the time of delivery. The van line will supply you with a claim form/process to address any damage noted during and immediately after the move. You must complete and return a claim form for the van line to effectively process your claim.

For over seventy years, Comey & Shepherd has operated as a full-service real estate company deeply committed to the highest standard of excellence. We embrace the increasingly complex real estate and relocation industry of today.

Comey & Shepherd is proud to be the recipient of the Relo Quality Certification Award, in recognition of the exceptional programs and attention to detail in servicing buyers and sellers throughout the world. This distinction

separates Comey & Shepherd as a leader in real estate and relocation and demonstrates our adherence to a rigorous set of standards. Our award-

winning commitment to top quality service ranks us among the very best real estate companies in the country.

Contact for more information:

Judy Pogue, CRPjpogue@comey.com

513-561-5800

Direct: 513-527-3225Mobile: 513-256-4721

Toll Free: 800-654-5079

www.comey.com

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