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It doesn't take much effort to Give back to our Earth. This Earth Day try a simple approach by benefitting our pollinators! Plant a Garden for Pollinators: A most rewarding effort for immediate gratification!

If you have a small yard or outdoor patio space, you can make a difference. Plant native perennials around your home to provide food for bees and other pollinators. Low on space? Place your favorite sun-loving perennials in large attractive planters next to the patio for all to enjoy. Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies are forgiving and happy to share the space with you!

Ditch the water-guzzling annuals. Choose nectar and pollen-rich flowers with a range of shapes, colors, and bloom times. Seek out locally native plants as they have evolved regionally and are well adapted to the climate, soil, light, and water conditions. Many native bee species have co-evolved to feed exclusively on native flowers and need them to survive.

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If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the near future, here's something you need to know – expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, more now more than ever. And here's why.

A real estate agent does a lot more than you may realize.

Your agent is the person who will guide you through every step when buying a home  and look out for your best interests along the way. They smooth out a complex process and take away the bulk of the stress of what's likely your largest purchase  ever. And that's exactly what you want and deserve.

This is at least a part of the reason why a recent survey  from Bright MLS found an overwhelming majority of people agree an agent is...

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If you've been searching for your dream home for some time and have been challenged with low inventory, you're not alone.

Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percentage of the total homes available for sale than normal. That's why, if you're craving more options, it makes sense to see if a newly built home is right for you.

But it's important to remember the process of working with a builder is different than buying from a homeowner. And, while builders typically have sales agents on-site, having your own agent helps make sure you have proper representation throughout your home-buying journey.  As Realtor.com says: 

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Do you enjoy working with people?

Have you ever wished you could start a new career in real estate but you don't know where to begin?

We're here to help!

 Montague Miller & Company REALTORS® is one of Central Virginia's oldest real estate firms and has been educating successful REALTORS® since 1948. Our Real Estate Academy has educated hundreds of REALTORS®, helping them learn skills for success, build their business, and acquire CE credits enhanced by our 76-year tradition of excellence.  Our Montague Miller Real Estate Academy instructors are fully committed to helping prepare you for a successful career in real estate.

Learn from Montague Miller Real Estate Academy's experienced brokers and teaching staff -- Pat Sury, Rives Bailey, and Linda Martin when you sign up for your pre-l...

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A REALTOR® is an expert in their profession who will expertly guide you through the complicated process of a home purchase or sale.  Your REALTOR®'s job is to ensure the process is done correctly, navigating the contracts and negotiations on your behalf and help you get the most out of one of the biggest investments in your life. 

Other reasons to use a REALTOR® according to www.virginiarealtors.org:

Think all real estate agents are REALTORS®? Think again!

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