Buying or selling a home is usually the most expensive transaction you will be involved in during your lifetime. What makes a Realtor your best professional resource?
Contracts and Negotiation
Realtors® are trained to understand and negotiate the terms of contracts. They are well-versed in the language of real estate and will help you navigate through the home buying or home selling process. If problems arise, Realtors® have the expertise and training to hold transactions together.
Up-to-Date Knowledge
In order to maintain an active real estate license, Realtors® must take continuing education courses on a regular basis. These courses keep them up-to-date on trends in the real estate industry. Realtors® must also complete coursework on real estate law, and can elect to fulfill additional education requirements in areas including market trends, sales techniques, technology and marketing.
Marketing and Sales Experts
Realtors® have the ability to network with their profession and to place homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). They can customize marketing and sales programs specific to the property. These programs can include advertising on the Internet (Realtor.com, Trulia.com, Zillow.com, etc.), and sending direct mail to a large database of potential customers.
Code of Ethics
Realtors® must have a current license in good standing with the state agency that licenses real estate professionals. Compliance with these agencies and The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) code of ethics is critical; it is the basis which real estate practice is measured.
Specialties
Many Realtors® are accredited in areas of specialty that offer additional benefits to customers. For example, some agents may have a specialization in luxury or second home sales, some may focus on first-time homebuyers and others may have expertise in Short Sales and Foreclosures. I hold certifications for Short Sales and Foreclosures (SFR) as well as Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).
My team and I will oversee the transaction with you from start to finish. We will do everything possible to make the transition from one home to another as smooth as possible.
What you can expect from me:
- Dedicate myself to making the process of selling your home, buying a new home or renting your next place as easy and as successful as possible.
- Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright.
- Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.
- Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.
- Understand your needs and respond to them.
- Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.
Feel free to contact me anytime, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question. I welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you.
