New & Newsworthy Frances Sterling Makes Commitment to Excellence Frances Sterling, REALTOR® with ERA Martin Associates has earned the  Commitment to Excellence Endorsement from the National Association of Realtors®. The Endorsement goes to Realtors® who have demonstrated knowledge and competency in 11 core areas of real estate practice: Client service Professional reputation Real estate law Realtor® Code of Ethics Equal service to all Advocacy […]
New & Newsworthy The Future of Real Estate Commissions If you’ve been following real estate industry news, you are undoubtedly aware of the National Association of Realtors settlement regarding real estate commissions and the concern over the practice of home sellers paying buyer broker commissions. This decision may raise questions about how both a buyer agent and a listing agent work in concert to […]
New & Newsworthy Edward S. Lee Wins Light Of Literacy Award Local Real Estate agent with ERA Martin Associates and Founder of Teach Them To Fish™, Edward S. Lee, has been honored at the Light Of Literacy Awards, winning the “Adult Award”. The 9th Light of Literacy Awards breakfast celebration, hosted by The Friends of Wicomico Public Library, was held on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 from […]
New & Newsworthy April Tucker Awarded the GRI! Originally published Sep 19, 2022 ERA Martin Associates Realtor Achieves National Recognition   Joni Williamson, President of ERA Martin Associates presents April Tucker, REALTOR® with the Graduate of Realtor Institute certificate.   April Tucker, REALTOR® with ERA Martin Associates in Salisbury, Maryland, has been awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation by the REALTORS® Institute […]
New & Newsworthy Guest Bartending to End ALZ   Originally published Jul 06, 2022 Guest Bartending: Team ERA Wants To End ALZ Salisbury, MD – Team ERA Wants to End Alzheimer’s – and they fundraise however they can! On Wednesday, June 29th, ERA Martin Associates took over the Dock Bar at Brew River Restaurant for a Guest Bartending Event. Mild June temperatures, a delightful […]
Buying a Home The State Of The Luxury Market Originally published May 24, 2022 Since the start of the pandemic, buyers looking to buy a home have struggled with bidding wars and a limited number of houses for sale.  How has this affected the luxury market in our area?   Our sales professionals are finding luxury properties that meet the demands of today’s buyer in northern New […]
New & Newsworthy 2022 Qe Platinum Award       Originally published May 12, 2022 ERA Martin Associates Wins National Award for Service Excellence Among Top Firms in the U.S. Receiving Coveted QE Award – Unique Industry Recognition ERA Martin Associates of Salisbury is among America’s Top Real Estate brokerage firms based on measurable service excellence and customer satisfaction. ERA Martin Associates has been […]
Living in Your Home Home Reno Woes…? Originally published Mar 30, 2022 Have You Given Up On Your Home Renovation Project? One result of the past two years when we were all hunkered down in our homes has been the opportunity to really look at how your current home works for you and your family. Changed lifestyles that included remote work environments, […]
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New & Newsworthy Patricia Bounds awarded the GRI!   Originally published Jan 27, 2022 ERA Martin Associates Realtor Achieves National Recognition   Patricia Bounds, REALTOR® with ERA Martin Associates in Salisbury, Maryland, has been awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation by the REALTORS® Institute of Maryland. Patricia joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the GRI Designation across […]
Selling a Home Selling in a Winter Wonderland   Originally published Jan 07, 2022 How To Have A Successful, Safe Home Sale In The Winter With low housing inventory, buyers will be out looking even in the cold and snow this year. If you are considering putting your property on the market once spring hits, you might think again. It is true that […]
Living in Your Home Home Winter Preparation Tips Originally published Dec 09, 2021 Time To Prepare! The winter season officially hits on the calendar very soon. So, it’s time to prepare your home for the weather ahead. A few simple steps, most of which you can do yourself, will save you money and protect your property. Here is our annual list:   Who doesn’t like saving […]
New & Newsworthy ERA Martin Associates Partners – Shamrock Realty Originally published Oct 01, 2021 ERA Martin Associates Partners with Shamrock Realty   ERA Martin Associates, local real estate brokerage in Salisbury, MD, has partnered with Shamrock Realty Group of Ocean Pines to create the Shamrock Division, a branch of ERA Martin Associates.     ERA Martin Associates has been serving Delmarva’s real estate needs since […]
Living in Your Home Solar Power – Is it right for you? Originally published Sep 20, 2021 Should You Have Home Solar Panels Installed?  With a number of federal tax incentives, residential solar panel installation has become more affordable. In fact, the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit, which has been extended, can provide up to a 30% tax credit for properties that convert to solar energy as follows: […]
New & Newsworthy Are We Experiencing A Housing Bubble? Originally published Aug 27, 2021 Are We Experiencing A Housing Bubble?   Surging prices, bidding wars, low inventory and low interest rates leave many of us wondering if we might be headed for another market crash in the next year or two.  The old adage, “What goes up must come down!” and the crash of […]
Selling a Home Staged To Sell Originally published Jul 17, 2021 Staging Tips   Is your home ready to sell? If you want to take advantage of the current Seller’s Market, now is the time to start thinking about what you can do to increase your property’s saleability. Most sellers know to get rid of clutter and fix any big or obvious problems…but […]
Selling a Home Summer Market Outlook Originally published Jun 10, 2021 What Will Our Summer Real Estate Market Bring?   As the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines are providing us all with hope that we may be at the end of the pandemic, housing market trends caused by this difficult time are expected to continue for some time.   As we […]
New & Newsworthy ERA Martin’s Top Agents for the 1st Quarter 2021 Originally published May 04, 2021 Pictured, From Left: Chairman Bill Martin, Laurie Cannon, Frances Sterling, Jeff Ashley, Nancy Ashley, Greg Johnson, President Joni Williamson, Clark Edouard, Sales Manager Brandon Johnson   Salisbury, MD: Local real estate firm ERA Martin Associates recently honored their Top sales producing Realtors for the 1st quarter of 2021 at a luncheon held on […]
Buying a Home Housing Shortage is Nationwide News Originally published Apr 27, 2021 Housing Shortage Is Nationwide News   No matter what source you choose, the shortage of residential real estate inventory is being discussed throughout national media. In the area covered by the Coastal Association of Realtors – Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties, Bright MLS reports a 64.7% decline in active listings this […]
Buying a Home Rising Interest Rates In A Fast Paced Market Originally published Apr 14, 2021 Will Rising Interest Rates Put An End To Our Fast Paced Market?   Buoyed by mortgage rates that plummeted to all time lows last December and January, and economic optimism with COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, home prices rose 11.1% over the past year nationwide, the biggest jump in almost 15 years. However, according […]
New & Newsworthy ERA Martin Associates Wins 2021 QE Award Originally published Apr 05, 2021 ERA Martin Associates Wins National Award for “Extraordinary Customer Service” Among Top 35 Firms in the U.S. Receiving Coveted QE Award – Unique Industry Recognition ERA Martin Associates of Salisbury is among America’s Top 35 real estate brokerages firms based on measurable service excellence and customer satisfaction. Winning the national QE“Reflects measured and independently verified customer […]