Press Release

Weichert Seminar Reminds Consumers "It's Your Move, Why Wait?"

                              -- Weichert to host company-wide seminar Feb. 20 to enlighten public

about selling and buying in today’s market --

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., Jan. 28, 2010 –Riding the success of the $8,000 tax credit it created last February, Congress recently decided to extend the tax credit for first-time buyers and expand the financial incentive to provide $6,500 for repeat buyers to help further the economic recovery. To help prospective sellers and buyers understand the advantages offered by the combination of favorable market conditions and a federal tax credit, Weichert, Realtors will host a seminar on Saturday Feb. 20 in each of its approximately 500 company-owned and franchised offices.

Do you wonder if you’re eligible for the tax credit?  What makes now a good time to buy?  If I already own a home, do I need to buy a more expensive property? How long do I have to take advantage of the tax credit?  These questions and countless others will be explained in detail at the Weichert seminar. 

“The extended and expanded tax credit presents a great financial benefit for sellers and buyers throughout the different stages of the homeownership cycle,” said James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors.  “Our seminar is intended to help first-time buyers and existing homeowners alike understand why it is to their advantage to act quickly so they can benefit from this unprecedented opportunity.”

This free, no-obligation seminar will include a brief presentation that includes an overview of the tax credit and the many benefits of homeownership, followed by a question and answer session.  Weichert managers and sales associates will also review the state of the current local real estate market. To reserve your seat or to learn more about the time and location of the seminar nearest you, call your local Weichert office.  For a directory of Weichert locations, visit Weichert.com.

Weichert has nearly 18,000 sales associates in approximately 500 company-owned and franchised sales offices in key markets throughout the U.S.  A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance.  For more information, Weichert's customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD or at Weichert's Web site, www.weichert.com.  Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated.