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The Silberman Team Featured in the 
Atlanta Jewish Times
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Lauren and Keith Silberman...Featured Experts 
in the AtlantaJewish Times New Year's Eve Real Estate Special

 


Atlanta, GA  December 31, 2010- The Silberman Team will be featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times' Real Estate Special on Friday, December 31, 2010.  The talented husband and wife realtor team will be profiled in the New Year's Eve article and will reveal their projections for the 2011 market.

A Sneak Preview of Highlights:

New year, new real estate landscape
by John McCurdy

A certain couple of Realtors are ready to say that now is the absolute best time to buy a house, and they have the numbers to back that up: The Housing Affordability Index is at its lowest since the concept's inception in 1971.

"You've got the best prices, low interest rates - and they're expected to stay low, under 5 percent throughout 2011, based on the reports we've read so far - and payroll employment is actually going up, so you're seeing the perfect trifecta for people to buy," Keith Silberman said, noting each of the three factors that goes into calculating the figure.

"We've had buyers that bought properties at about 60 percent," Lauren said, citing an example of a home that sold at $1.04 million in 2007 that recently went for $580,000. "The key depends on your goals and whether you're able to afford to sell right now; if you're in [that position], I don't think you can beat the timing."

"There are a lot of baby boomers who have their homes paid off, and their psyche is, 'This was my nest egg," Keith said. "They're thinking they can't sell at this price, that they need to wait, wait, wait, and they're getting in this stuck mode."

What such a person wouldn't be taking into account is, again, the cash they could "pocket" when they're the one choosing an abode. Getting more house for less money is easier than ever, and that's true when looking to move up, down or laterally.

Lauren has another instance supporting these contentions, this one not involving seven figures. Given a couple moving to a less-expensive house, say from a $430,000 home to one valued at $310,000, they gain $120,000 towards offsetting what they lost on the sale of their previous residence while enjoying the benefits of lower payments and taxes.

"We strongly encourage people that are in that they can sell and [absorb the hit from the sale] to do so," Lauren said. "I personally think that interest rates are going to rise faster than prices are going to rise, so if you can take advantage of the interest rates as they are, now is the time to do it."

Meet the Silbermans

"We just work so well together," Keith, born and raised in New York, said with a smile."Everything we've done seems to have been better together."

While both were exposed to the real estate world in their youth, neither could have foreseen their current path.

Keith, whose father had been in commercial real estate, knew a few basics and introduced Lauren to the concept of buying a property, improving it and reselling at a profit shortly after the couple's marriage. They then took classes together and Lauren began testing the waters while Keith continued his career in IT.

By 2003, it was apparent Lauren had a knack for the industry, so Keith felt comfortable leaving his desk job and joining her full-time. What followed were the invaluable years of experiential learning, which both look back on with a smile.

It might just be that willingness to learn and adapt that has allowed the Silberman team to not just survive but thrive through the housing market's roughest period: The two actually had their best six-month period ever from June to October of 2009. And there's been no slowing down in 2010, begging the question: Who would have known such disparate backgrounds would result in a powerhouse real estate team?

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ABOUT THE SILBERMAN TEAM

Lauren and Keith Silberman are experts when it comes to managing the real estate journey for their clients. They understand that buying or selling a home is more than a financial transaction; it's the ability to manage the entire transition for clients, and the many components of that change. From suggesting reputable, ethical financial institutions to guaranteeing a thorough inspection, the Silberman Team makes their clients aware of every step...all the way to the closing table.

"When clients take our advice, we sell our listings within 30 days, and often within 2 weeks."

Experienced Investors ... Invested in their clients

This dedicated husband and wife team knows the industry inside and out from years of experience on the other side of the contract. Together, the Silbermans invested, bought and sold more than ten properties before they ventured into careers in real estate.

"Since we came into the business as experienced investors as well as homeowners, we understand the emotional ups and downs of buying and selling a home. Strategically, we can better position a home for sale because we know what Buyers are looking for and what they expect. We also have a deep understanding of the Seller psyche which helps us in negotiating on behalf of our buyers."

The Silberman Team knows how to protect their clients with insider knowledge gleaned from years of investing in and renovating homes. They have an ability to look at a home's potential and see how it can fit with a buyer's needs and budget.

"We advise our buyers and sellers how much they should expect to spend on upgrades and modifications to maximize asset value."

Silberman Strategy

The Silbermans go beyond trend analysis to give their clients the most accurate and relevant data available. Records from the area's two multiple listing services only provide a snapshot of value, whereas this meticulous team possesses acute market awareness, diligently researching comparables, recently sold homes, expired listings, and homes that are currently on the market so their clients can narrow down the best possible options.

Combined, they have 55 years in Atlanta to back up their experience as neighborhood experts.

"Having spent so many years in Atlanta can be particularly helpful to our relocation clients who don't even know where to get started. We guide them to neighborhoods that will work for them based on their priorities, from school districts and walkable neighborhoods to traffic patterns and proximity to highways."

The Silberman Team = Results

Lauren and Keith have perfected the art of real estate team work. Lauren combines an intuitive gift for understanding individual needs and expectations with an expert eye for detail and critical market information. Keith is the problem-solver, deftly negotiating contracts and assisting clients through the inspection process.

"Together we are able to give our clients the best possible experience, delivering exceptional customer service with results that often exceed their expectations. But relationships are as important to us as results. We really get to know our clients--- they become like family when we work with them. Knowing that we've helped people we care about is what matters most at the end of the day."

The Silbermans both hold Broker's licenses, are active members of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, the Georgia Association of Realtors, and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. Keith is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Lauren is in the process of receiving ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) Designation. Keith attended the University of Florida; Lauren graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania. They live in Northeast Atlanta with their two children, "real estate agents in training", Andrew and Kira, and their golden retriever, Bailey.

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