Why Did We Do This?
What We Are All About,
and Why?
When I started Real Estate was very different...
John Herman
LICENSED AND CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER & INSTRUCTOR
OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF YOUR HOME GUIDES
My Story
Hi, my name Is John Herman, I’m a Licensed Real Estate Broker, Instructor, and advocate for Real Estate Consumer Rights.
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Buying or Selling a Home was a lot easier and straightforward process. Today, buying and selling a home is more complex and requires expertise in not only real estate brokerage, but also Fair Housing laws, mandatory disclosures, complex financing issues, Anti-trust regulations and legal and compliance matters.
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Most home buyers and sellers are not fully versed as to how to deal with these issues, let alone knowing where to start.
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So what do they do? - they go to the internet!
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After all, Real Estate information is everywhere, from How to buy a FSBO to Market Statistics to selling your home without a broker, it all seems so easy, right?...
Actually, most of this data is often inaccurate, unreliable, and biased.
On top of it, finding an experienced and knowledgeable Real Estate Agent that actually knows the market and you can Trust is always a challenge.
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I’ve seen so many Home Buyers and Sellers feeling stressed and disheartened by long waits with no results or making expensive mistakes due to lack of knowledge and proper guidance.
So why did I create this site?
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Because home buyers and sellers deserve the same one on one unbiased professional support that an attorney and accountant provide to their clients, which is why we created this service.
This is how we do this
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When you choose our no cost services, You will be partnered with your own personal, Your Home Guides real estate professional who will guide you, from start to finish, during your home buying and/or selling journey. Your live access to Your Home Guide's real estate professional is available to you 24/7.
It's like having an impartial attorney or CPA by your side to guide you in legal and accounting matters.
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We provide Reliable, Impartial Information and the Personalized Support you need to make better decisions in one of the most important moments of your life - Buying or Selling a Home.
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We are an independent, consumer focused organization that is not affiliated with a real estate firm, franchise or builder.
We're entirely committed to one thing only: your needs.
Have question? Just fill out our Ask A Question form, and I or one of our experts will get back to you.
John Herman
Experience & Achievements
OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A LICENSED BROKER & REAL ESTATE INSTRUCTOR
+20 YEARS OF PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE TO HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS
+ 14 YEARS OF TRAINING AND EDUCATING REAL ESTATE CONSUMERS & LICENSEES
OPENED NORTH CAROLINA’S FIRST EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENCY
FORMED NCEABA (NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENTS)
ACTIVELY DEFENDING REAL ESTATE’S CONSUMER’S RIGHTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS
My Values
Dedication
To help you, our readers, and website users to the best of my ability.
Honesty
My opinions and views are my own and never influenced by any third party.
Excellence
To provide you with the best Information, Support, and Guidance possible.
How I can help
This website is full of valuable resources, here's some of the things you can learn.
Home Buying
What to Look for When Buying a House
When Is The Best Time to Buy a House?
How much Mortgage do you qualify for?
How to get pre-approved?
How to find a good Realtor?
Home Selling
How Much Your Home Is Really Worth
How much would you actually make if you sell?
When should you list your home for sale?
Should you sell your home before you buy?
Getting Your Home Ready for Sale – Upgrades and Repairs
And much more...
What People say about John
I have taken John for my last couple of years for my real estate update. John adds his vast experience and knowledge to the class and makes it entertaining, interesting, and engaging.
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Timothy Mathisen -
Student
I have known John for 13 years. The first year I knew him as the owner and instructor at Carolinas Academy of Real Estate. I visited his classes many times and was always impressed by his classes.
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Dale Clift -
Business Associate
I attended John's real estate classes in 2010. John is an excellent teacher and is an expert in all aspects of real estate. He was able to take dry content and make it engaging and dynamic.
Alan Melton, CBI, CBB, FBA - Former Client