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Competent, Honest Agents Knowledgeable of the Black Hills and Surrounding Areas

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Kim Benning was born and raised in South Dakota. He is a graduate of Redfield High School, the University of South Dakota (undergraduate degree), South Dakota State University (master's degree) and post graduate work at the University of Nebraska and the University of Houston. His previous career as an educator and high school principal brought him to Omaha, NE and Houston, TX before coming back home to South Dakota in 1990.
In the past 20 years as a Central Hills resident and a Hill City business owner Kim has witnessed Hill City and the surrounding area transform into communities that have flourished with real estate growth. Kim joined Central Hills Real Estate at its inception in 1996 and became Broker/Owner in 2002. The company reached the milestone of $100,000,000 in sales in February of 2009. Central Hills Real Estate has been involved in almost 800 real estate transactions in its 14 years of operation.
Kim is active in listings, sales, buyer's brokerage, and real estate auction representation.
To contact Kim:
kbenning@centralhillsrealestate.us
Office: 605-574-6000
Toll Free: 800-682-9149
Home: 605-574-2250
Cell: 605-381-9227

Rebecca Leier is professional, energetic, and dedicated to client needs and meeting client expectations. She will focus on your priorities and move through a transaction smoothly and at a speed you are comfortable with. She has over 5 years of experience in working with buyers and sellers in the Black Hills. Rebecca is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer and an Accredited buyer's Representative. She has skillful execution of each contract and personalized service to her clients.
With intelligent direction, prompt communication, and knowledge she will match the ideal property with the right buyer. Rebecca has lived in the Black Hills since 1991 and is ready to be your REALTOR!
To contact Rebecca:
rleier@centralhillsrealestate.us
Office: 605-574-6000
Toll Free: 800-682-9149
Cell: 605-391-0577

Born and raised in South Dakota, Patty Haiar puts her insider knowledge to work. As a South Dakota Real Estate Broker and 2009 Southern Black Hills Board President, Patty brings unparalleled expertise to South Dakota real estate.
As her client, you will appreciate her ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and constant communication. Patty will listen to your needs and will work diligently on your behalf. Her guidance and professionalism will serve you well in your search for the perfect property or in getting your property sold. With 17 years of experience, it's clear that Patty loves the real estate business, but more significantly, Patty takes great pride in meeting her clients needs and expectations.
To contact Patty:
phaiar@yahoo.com
Office: 605-574-6000
Toll Free: 800-682-9149
Cell: 605-431-1150

In addition to traditional sales transactions, brokers of Central Hills Real Estate successfully represent auction buyers on an ongoing basis. Just in the past three years, we have represented winning auction buyers for large acreages, homes, businesses, and building lots in the Black Hills totalling over 2.3 million in sales.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING AUCTIONS

Q. What benefit would I have to be represented at an auction by a Central Hills Real Estate Broker?
A. We are usually very acquainted with the property, the history of the property, comparable sales, the owners, zoning issues, the mechanics of the 1031 tax exchange concept, competing bidders, etc... Any one of these items could give you an edge while bidding on the property.
Q. What will it cost me?
A. Nothing. Commissions are pre-set by the auctioneer and the sellers. Auctioneers welcome the participation of buyer's brokers. Central Hills Real Estate does not charge our buyers any additional fee for our services. We get paid only if our buyer wins the auction.
Q. What is an Absolute Auction?
A. This guarantees that there will be a new owner at the end of the auction, regardless of the bid. (There can be some exceptions to this rule.)
Q. What is an auction with a reserve?
A. The seller can set a minimum price for which he/she will sell the property. If it does not reach this amount, they can 'No Sale' the property.
Q. What do I need to do to get prepared to bid at an auction?
A. If you are not a cash buyer, you should make your financial arrangements in advance of auction day. Buyers are usually required to put a NON-REFUNDABLE down payment (earnest money) on the day of the auction. This varies from 10-15% of the sale price. You will usually be expected to close the transaction within 30 days after the date of the auction.
Q. What if I can't attend the auction but I am interested in bidding?
A. We can and will bid for you. This will only be after we receive specific instructions from you regarding your maximum bid.
Q. What if I can't attend but we need to talk during the auction?
A. Your buyer's broker can call a recess to the auction so that we may confer by telephone.
Q. Can't I just go to the auction and bid?
A. Certainly you can. Just remember, the auctioneer is representing the seller's interest and welfare 100%. We will be representing YOUR interests and welfare, 100%!

The Highs and Lows of Pricing
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia - CTW Features (Rapid City Journal, November 8, 2009)

Whether they're hoping for a specific moving date, or permission to take the hall chandelier, home sellers usually have a long list of wishes. But they'll usually walk away happy if just one desire is granted: they get a good price."
With money so key, doesn't it make sense to select the real estate agent who suggests the highest listing price? Actually, "The most common and most serious mistake made in real estate is pricing too high," asserts Diane Saatchi, senior vice president of Corcoran Realty, East Hampton, N.Y.
Basing your selling strategy on the highest listing price may prove downright deadly, say experts. That's not to say an agent who suggests the highest value is necessarily wrong. So how's a home seller supposed to select an agent, when all have varying value opinions? Sellers face the same problem - although from the opposite persepective - that consumers grapple with when they're collecting estimates for a repair. It's tempting to go with the lowest quote, but will that mean quality is compromised? Fortunately, many owners may have more knowledge about their home and how it compares to others in the neighborhood, than they do about what's involved in a repair, allowing a more informed choice. Here, some pointers on pricing and picking a listing agent:

Wise to Choose

First off, interviewing a couple of agents before deciding on who to place your listing with is smart. Some owners simply act on a referral, observes New York real estate attorney Neil Garfinkel. The standard advice is to call in three prospective agents, agrees Michael Corbett, author of "Ready, Set, Sold" (Plume, 2007). If someone has strongly recommended an agent, you may want to call in just one other, but balancing the recommended agents' suggestion against another's opinion help pinpoint the price, adds Corbett. Of course there's more to consider than just the price an agent feels confident about - his marketing strategy and your comfort communicating with him are key, too.

Time for Truth

Your ability to communicate with an agent is especially key in this uncertain housing climate. In some markets, prices may be declining, notes David McIlvaine, president of the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors. Owners, rightfully proud of their home, can find it difficult to acknowledge values are slipping. An agent should be able to present serveral comparables - similar homes that recently sold. In some markets, gathering information about currently listed homes also is important, says McIlvaine, because that's how to discern price trends.
While it can take some honest reckoning to admit that it's unrealistic to expect to sell your home for what a similar one did a year ago in some markets, it may also be that your place has cetain amenities adding value. Investing about $300 to $400 to hire a certified appraiser to provide a professional, objective valuation report is another way for sellers to pinpoint price, adds Jim Amorin, president of the Appraisal Institute.

Right on Target

In today's market, a common mistake is to price too high initially, and then be forced to lower it. "The minute you start reductions, the bargain-hunters and bottom-feeders com in," says Corbett. That's why Corbett warns it's especially crucial to look at what current listings are for comps. If the trend in a particular market is down, the pricing on a home that the owner seriously wants to sell must reflect the trend. "You don't always want to be playing catch-up, re-pricing to try to catch up with the current trend," proclaims Corbett.

For sellers, then, finding an agent with keen pricing aim means they should hit their goal of selling quickly - and profitably.