- Name
- Debbie Gilbert-- Farmington Valley's Finest Homes, West Hartford, CT
- Company
- Century 21 Clemens & Sons Realty
- E-mail
- Contact Debbie Gilbert-- Farmington Valley's Finest Homes, West Hartford, CT (Century 21 Clemens & Sons Realty)
- Website
- http://www.YourNewHomeInConnecticut.com
- Office Phone
- (860) 313-4057 x 764
- Cell Phone
- (860) 930-8615
- Alt. Phone
- (860) 561-0021
- Fax
- (860) 561-6005
- Address
- Century 21 Clemens & Sons Realty, 1001 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06107
- Description
- Treat Clients & Referrals like Family-
Specializing in Seniors, New Construction, Fine Homes & Estates, and Home Staging;
Central Connecticut, Farmington Valley area;
www.Century21Clemens.com
Debbie Gilbert, Realtor
Promises dedicated to improving your real estate success:
Proactive
Actively searching for buyers
Debbie will not wait for buyers to come through the door, but rather goes out to find them. She enjoys the challenge of matching the right clients to your home. Careful listening makes sure she understands your needs, so that you are kept informed all along the way, and the job gets done.
Creative
Making your property noticeable
From improving curb appeal, through clever introductions to buyers' agents, and including effective advertising on paper and the web, your property will stand out in the crowd. Innovative marketing has gained Debbie the respect of colleagues and clients alike. Enhancing your home's visibility brings you more interest, and more interest brings you more buyers.
Teamwork
Collaborating with a powerful group of professionals proven for their expertise
Think of all the advantages of having experts working in harmony to streamline your transaction. Debbie's talented team lends immediate responsiveness, understanding, and support to you. Legal, accounting, insurance, and investment professionals help coordinate and advise you whenever you need them. Relax. Rest assured. Your peace of mind is their mission.
A Little Bit About Me
Education
Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts, 1979, Dept. of Chemistry
Employment
The Johns Hopkins Medical School Dept. of Pharmacology, Tissue Culture Technician
The Wallace Company Realtors
Century 21 Clemens & Sons Realty, presently
Real Estate Specialty Designations
Century 21 Certified New Homes Construction
Century 21 Fine Homes and Estates
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Affiliations
Business Networking International-- www.BNICT.com The Valley Chapter
Avon & Canton Chambers of Commerce
Consulting Ophthalmologists / Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut Medical Center
Wesleyan University Alumnae
Johns Hopkins Medical School
Syracuse University
University of Connecticut
Plaxo Link:
http://pulse.plaxo.com/pulse/profile/show/210454025993?pk=2aee225c9ae58f90496d160cd9e84f15b8230269
Areas of Expertise
SERVICES AND DEDICATIONS
SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST: Seniors Real Estate Specialists help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community, and other issues. By earning the SRES designation, Debbie has the knowledge and expertise to help you in all these ways.
FINE HOMES AND ESTATES: The Century 21 Fine Homes and Estates program criteria have been enhanced to accomodate the unique needs of buying and selling luxury homes, including specialty advertising, negotiation, and contracts. Only offices and agents who have met the strict requirements of the designation are permitted to use the Fine Homes and Estates specialty marketing systems. The benefits are passed directly to you.
NEW HOMES CONSTRUCTION: Certification in the Century 21 New Homes Construction program ensures complete understanding of the keys necessary to produce good results in new homes sales. New housing trends can be identified, the approval and building process can be explained, and a superior understanding of building materials and techniques translates into a homebuilding process that proceeds smoothly, without surprises.
DEBBIE GILBERT is dedicated to improving your real estate success in these and many other ways.
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined."
HOME STAGING: As a Realtor for 12 years with designations as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, New Homes Sales Consultant, and member of a Fine Homes and Estates Centurion office, I showcase homes with professional home staging techniques. I am a fully Accredited Home Stager, and use materials that you already own to help you prepare your home for sale--elegantly, and with creative pizzazz. Stand out from the crowd and make a great first impression. Get ready to sell your home faster and for more money. If you would like to find out how I work, call me anytime! The consultation and market analysis are free!
Testimonials
I just wanted to let you know what an outstanding job Debbie Gilbert did marketing, managing and closing my mother-in-law's home in May 2008.
To set the stage, Midge, my mother-in-law, had been living in the home since 1968 and in the Farmington area since the mid 50's. So making the decision to sell her home and move to Texas was not easy. Needless to say, this was a was a decision full of hesitation and emotion.
We interviewed three Realtors for the listing and clearly Debbie stood out as the best choice from the beginning. Debbie came prepared for the interview with the information we asked for in advance. During the interview, Debbie listened to all Midge's (my mother-in-law) concerns and addressed each of them. The other item that set Debbie apart is she had been through the same scenario of leaving a home after many years with her mother and was quite empathetic about the decision Midge was making.
After months of showings and no offers, Midge decided to take the house off the market for a while. When it was time to re-list the home, Midge called Debbie again.
Through the entire marketing term, Debbie kept us updated on regular intervals. As the market softened, Debbie also had the difficult conversation with Midge about a realistic sales price. That's not news any senior citizen wants to hear about a home that will be adding to their retirement nest egg, yet Debbie did it gracefully.
During the contract negotiating process, Debbie did an outstanding job of managing the buyer's agent and managing us. Emotions were high and Debbie handled it with the utmost professionalism.
Debbie also went the extra on many occasions. Since Midge was in Texas during most of the time the house was on the market, Debbie often stopped by the house to ensure it was in good order before and after showings. When the septic system needed to be replaced, Debbie helped facilitate that effort. For closing, Midge was very apprehensive about driving to the attorney's office and all the paper work she had to sign. Debbie actually picked Midge up for the closing and drove her there and back. Talk about full service!!
Debbie should be commended for her efforts on this sale. She is an outstanding Realtor and Century 21 should be proud to have her on staff. I honestly believe Debbie treated Midge with the same care and respect she would have treated her own mother.
Having purchased many homes over the years, it is easy for me to recognize an outstanding Realtor professional. Debbie is an outstanding Realtor professional and I would highly recommend Debbie to anyone who is looking to either buy or sell real estate.
Thank you. Khris Leet
"Thank you again for all your guidance, help, and assistance with our condo purchase. We were truly privileged to have found you and to have you as our agent."
B.R., Avon
"If I could bestow upon you,"Saleswoman of the Year", I would. Not only are you a very professional, knowledgeable Realtor, but a genuine, nice person."
N.C., Simsbury
"You are a real gem- professional, knowledgeable, supportive, and creative. I really don't know how I would have survived selling the house without your help."
A.D., Plymouth, MA
