- Name
- Brian L. A. Wess: CRS, GRI, ABR, ASR, CSR, SFR e-PRO
- Company
- Pat Newell & Associates - Metro Brokers
- E-mail
- Contact Brian L. A. Wess: CRS, GRI, ABR, ASR, CSR, SFR e-PRO (Pat Newell & Associates - Metro Brokers)
- Website
- http://www.ColoradoSpringsHomesHere.com
- Office Phone
- (719) 592-9700
- Cell Phone
- (719) 528-6672
- Alt. Phone
- (719) 528-6672
- Fax
- (719) 592-9952
- Address
- 6189 Lehman Drive, Suite #200, Colorado Springs, CO, 80915
- Description
- Colorado Springs & Pikes Peak Region Realtor & Consultant Specializing in Residential Homes, Armed Forces & Military Relocations, HUD, VA, Foreclosed & REO, Short Sales & Small Commercial Properties
About Brian:
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Voted: "Best Realtor in Colorado Springs"
Colorado Springs Independent News Readers Poll: Gold 2006, Silver 2008
Voted: "Best Realty Company in Colorado Springs"
The Independent News Readers Poll: Silver 2007
Selected: "One of the Top 50 Realtors on the Rise in the United States"
Real Estate Magazine 2006
Voted: "Best Up-and-Coming Business Leader Under 40"
Colorado Springs Business Journal Readers Poll 2006
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
The HIGHEST Designation awarded to Realtors in the residential sales field. Out of more than 1.3 MILLION licensed Realtors® in the United States, Less than 4% are awarded the CRS designation & CRS Designees are responsible for over 25% of ALL Real Estate Transactions in the United States Each Year! The CRS Designation recognizes extensive professional accomplishments in both experience and education and has been called the PhD of Real Estate.
Colorado Springs' 1st Accredited Seller Representative (ASR)
The only designation specializing in Seller Representation, this designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who complete an extensive classroom training program on seller agency practices and procedures, pass written examinations and submit evidence of practical experience as a seller's representative and letters of recommendation from seller clients. Houses I market sell within 99% of their asking price in 30% less time than the market average with my Hassle Free Listing SystemTM
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
Considered the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation, this coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who complete an extensive classroom training program on buyer agency practices and procedures, pass a written examination and submit evidence of practical experience in working as a buyer's representative. Out of more than 1.3 million licensed Realtors® in the United States, less than 2% qualify for the A.B.R. designation! I have saved Buyers over $120,000 off asking prices in the last 4 years alone and It usually costs YOU NOTHING to put my expertise to work for YOUR Best Interests as your Buyer Agent
Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
This designation is recognized nationwide as the minimum basic standard for real estate professionalism, knowledge and practice, yet is held by less than 25% of all REALTORS®
e-PRO Certification for Internet Professionalism (e-PRO)
An e-PRO is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO technology certification program for real estate professionals. The course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's consumer really wants.
Areas of Expertise
The EXCLUSIVE Homes For HeroesTM
Realtor
Serving Colorado Springs and the Entire Pikes Peak Region
Armed Forces & Military Relocations: Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base (NORAD, NORTHCOM), Schriever Air Force Base, United States Air Force Academy
I specialize in assisting and advising clients in the purchase and sale of residential properties, small commercial & investment opportunity properties, HUD, VA, bank foreclosed & REO properties.
I only operate as a FULL TIME, FULL SERVICE Realtor® applying my more than 19 years business, marketing & management experience to assist my clients sell their houses, buy their new homes, and invest in their future through real estate.
As a Seller's Agent - The houses I have marketed have sold WITHIN 99% of THEIR ASKING PRICE and 30% FASTER than the Colorado Springs market average, many times having received multiple offers for the seller to choose from.
As a Buyer's Agent - I have saved my buyers over $200,000 off asking prices ALONE in just the last few years, as well as being familiar with many financing alternatives designed to make home ownership a reality for you. Buyers who work with me usually find their new home within our first 3 outings to view houses, several in just 1 weekend.
For investors I am also well versed in the power of IRS Code 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges and how they can assist you to leverage your investment funds. I have this success because I take the time up front to constantly research the market, counsel my clients, and discover their needs. I know your time is valuable and I endeavor to treat you like I would want to be treated.
Testimonials
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U.S. Army Maj. Seth & Patricia Weaver
(Experienced Buyers & Sellers)
I contacted Brian while I was still serving a tour in Iraq. His prior service and professional website initially attracted me to his services. Over a period of 4 months, Brian listened to what we wanted in a home and he did all of the work for us. Brian truly works for you as the homebuyer. Unlike other Realtors who try to put you into a home that they have listed or listed for a friend, Brian finds the home based on what you want.
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Jen Holzhauer & Missy Shirley (New Build Home Buyers)
I began my 3rd home purchase adventure in real estate very leery of my past experiences. We were looking around on our own, still in the "just looking" stage, and after several inquiries to many different web sites we found Brian...Thank God! Real estate agents I have previously used in Illinois and Colorado just did not compare to the service Brian provided.
Thanks to all of the useful home search tools Brian provided to us and his quick response to general inquiries, we were able to close on a brand new home in less than 75 days. We were so impressed by Brian's impeccable knowledge of not only the Real Estate business, but also his uncanny and nearly unbelievable ability to get things done in and out of the real estate world. Brian is a walking encyclopedia and history book with a "Can do Attitude" who actually does get it done!
During our purchase all of the Federal Laws changed for the financing qualification process. Brian showed us the utmost patience and also found us a great finance agent to help get us in our brand new home. Thank you!
We are so glad we took the time to research and find Brian. He has earned our unquestioned trust and respect and we really appreciate his honesty. I cannot say that about my previous experiences with other real estate agents and will continue to refer all my friends and family to Brian in the future.
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Tara, Joe & Joey Buonocore
(Home Sellers & Buyers)
During a time when the real estate market in Colorado Springs began to take a turn and there were a record number of homes on the market, we feel fortunate to have met you. We had been driving around looking a properties and left messages with several Realtors inquiring about properties for sale. The (other) Realtors either called us days later or did not return our call at all! You not only returned our phone call immediately, you were able to show us the properties right away. Within just a short time of meeting with you, we knew there was something unique about you that we really liked.
When we decided to list our home through you, your confidence and extensive knowledge in real estate made us feel at ease. Selling a home can be stressful enough, but with your expertise and experience, you made this a wonderful experience for us. How exciting for us to have our home sell in just over 30 days, when at that time the average number of days homes were on the market was well over that.
We were grateful for the amount of time and attention you dedicated to our real estate transaction. We believe your attention to detail and again your extensive knowledge in the field allowed for our experience to be a wonderful one. And who knew we would have a new friend too!
Thank you for all of your hard work. We look forward to doing future business with you.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles O'Neil & Kelley Harwood-O'Neil w/daughter Nicole
(First Time Home Buyers)
"After almost a year of trying to build a home, work with real estate agents, lenders, builders and contractors it was WONDERFUL finding you and utilizing all of your knowledge." "I stopped stressing, crying and fighting with my husband...found a gorgeous house that my family fell in love with...and you did it all in one weekend." "Thank you Brian for caring about me and my family in our home buying adventure. You made our life easier when you stepped in and knew everything before we asked, telling us things we wouldn't have even thought of, and making sure our daughter wasn't left out in the process." "I wouldn't trust anyone else with my family and friends who will be buying or selling."
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U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army Veterans Lee & April Clark w/Family
(First Time Home Buyers)
Working with you helped erase all our previous bad experiences working with Assist To and Help You type real estate agents. You were so honest and direct in advising us and working to find the best property to meet our family's current needs. You didn't always tell us what we wanted to hear, but instead told us what we NEEDED to hear. The personal home search website you made for us and the time you took to help us understand what was going on in our transaction was so helpful. Your attention and care to every aspect of our home purchase all the way through and past the closing showed us that there is at least 1 truly professional Realtor still in real estate. Even more, we appreciate that you continued to keep in touch and visit even well after we closed on our new home...we consider you a friend.
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Dave & Lauren Anadon
(First Time Buyer's)
We just moved back into the Colorado Springs area, from California, and wanted to purchase a home. We were tired of wasting money on renting, and wanted to make an investment into our future, and have a place of our own. Brian met with us, soon after we got here, and started us right away on looking for a home. He refferred us to many incredible people that helped us through our home buying expereince, and we were able to get through everything very quickly, which is what we needed. He met all our needs over and above what we expected. He understood after seeing only a few houses with us, exactly what we liked, disliked, and needed in a home. He was very helpful with putting houses on the custom home search website that he created just for us, which made everything so much easier. He was always willing to help us out and explain things when we had questions, he was very patient. He has become a family friend, because of the personal service he gives you, you can't help it! Thank you so much Brian!
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Susan Mandell
(Teacher & Experienced Home Buyer)
"Though my experience in working with Realtor's® is limited, after working with you on the purchase of my new home I now know what a truly professional Realtor is. The amount of care and attention you showed in helping me with my purchase really meant a lot to me. The attention to every detail and your ability to communicate the complexities of my transaction were invaluable to me. The amount of knowledge you demonstrated and your pleasant demeanor made me feel well cared for. I especially appreciated how you focused on finding me the right home for me without regard to how much it would pay you. That is a rare thing in today's world. I will be happy to refer anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a home to you and they will be fortunate to have you represent them. ________________________________________
Tom & Shalini Fujimoto
(Real Estate Investors - Experienced Buyer & Seller) "Being a 'Real Estate Investor', it has been very difficult finding a Realtor that dares to be "up front" when it comes to 'ethical behavior'. I've heard the buy/sell verbiage but have never felt that special personal connection. We always felt as though we were just another notch along the feeding frenzy on the highway towards their personal prosperity. As you know, we have purchased 3 homes and are currently in the process of selling our 3rd home through you. Our experiences with other Realtors have always seemed to mirror each other. We have found that they were impatient and always seemed to quote for the "Quick Buck" - Exclusive Contracts and Commission driven! The disappointing thing is that the real market price eventually prevailed and we were on the market much longer than expected. They always seemed to be more interested in a quick purchase or sale than realistically keeping our needs in mind. You, on the other hand have always had our interests at heart - your quotes have always been market accurate. In a day and age where the mighty dollar seems to rule, it is refreshing to find someone that looks out for others! I have learned to trust your advice. I have also come to highly value your opinion - you have never given me bad input. There were times when I wished you would have said what I wanted to hear (my impatience) but you have never led me astray - Thanks! Also, thanks for always taking the time to encourage us and for your continued thoughtfulness. You can teach others what a consummate professional is really like!"
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Donny & Rochelle Janecek (First Time Home Buyers)
"Thank you for your untiring work. You are the most dependable real estate person I have ever come across. You are a man of integrity and honesty and I would recommend you to anyone needing a Realtor, not that you would need one. Your work speaks for itself in Colorado Springs.
Stanley Joachim (Father)
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Scott (Colorado Springs Realtor)
"Just a quick personal note to say thank you for your "On Top of It" handling of this asset and it's bidding process. I do several REO style deals a month and truly appreciate dealing with a skilled and dedicated agent.
