Fox and Rogers: New Team at Newcastle Realty
Fri, 05/08/2020 - 11:15am
Debi Fox and Sara Rogers, Newcastle Realty Broker Team. Photo: Kim Traina
Newcastle Realty brokers Debi Fox and Sara Rogers have joined forces to provide a broader marketing approach to buyers and sellers. Debi brings over twenty years of experience in real estate and Sara offers a younger generation’s perspective on marketing, utilizing social media. Last year, these two brokers were responsible for over $9 million dollars in property sales at Newcastle Realty.
During the early stages of the current pandemic, Sara spearheaded an effort to produce a 60-second video comprised of Newcastle Realty brokers sharing their message of “community.” The staff wanted viewers to know that real estate is still being transacted, and they are all still busy connecting buyers and sellers. They understand many people have questions about buying and selling real estate during the current restrictions, and Sara wanted everyone to know that they have answers for them. Says Rogers, “We really wanted this video message to let everyone to know that we are all in this together.” Newcastle Realty is conducting property showings daily, in person with specific distancing and protective equipment, or virtually with video. They are also now offering Matterport 3D Virtual Tours of many of their listings, which allow the viewer to literally walk through and look around the house at their leisure, from the comfort of their location.
Sara Rogers continues, “Savvy brokers today are using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to promote property listings just as they hit the market in the MLS and traditional print advertising.” Sara adds that private messaging and being available by text and email for immediate contact can make the difference in putting together a sale. Fox and Rogers represent buyers as well as sellers. The advantages of local buyer representation are many. As this team can attest, experienced and knowledgeable brokers can help smooth the negotiation process. Both Debi and Sara enjoy helping familiarize their clients from away with the benefits of our Midcoast communities.
Debi is passionate about sharing her familiarity with local history. Along with her knowledge of real estate sales and marketing, she and her husband, Bruce Lilly, a builder, have renovated a number of homes. Sara and her husband, Jason, own a landscaping business. Sara is excited by the property research process, and watching the market closely for new listings that may appeal to her buyer clients. Both brokers enjoy seeing the potential in a home, and helping clients’ brainstorm ideas for renovations and upgrades.
Fox and Rogers both offer an honest, straight forward approach, are good listeners, and are committed to being prompt and responsive. For them, it is not just about the sale, but about building relationships. The pair enjoy a light and easy relationship, and play off each other’s strengths.
Newcastle Realty is located at 87 Main Street, Newcastle. Listings and more information can be found at mynewcastle.com. Debi Fox can be reached at debifox@cheneycompanies.com, 207-350-1474. Sara Rogers can be contacted at sararogers@cheneycompanies.com or 207-380-7218.
