Some 12 years ago, I was a "First Time Home buyer" and my first mistake was not interviewing agents that would help me buy my home. I chose him from a picture and shallow me, he had a nice mustache. [He didn't look like his picture but I didn't want to be rude once we started]
The second mistake I made was not buying a home warranty nor was I offered one and didn't know about them either. Third was an inspection nightmare and the pressure of the market/agent to overlook things or someone else would snatch up my home.
Finally, A final walk through, never performed nor ever suggested, On the day we filed and took possession, we noticed a coat rack loosely stuck into and covering the hole where the wall stereo was permanently mounted in the kitchen. I was so looking forward to cooking breakfast for my husband while singing....in my new home. -
Fast forward to today and why I'm a Realtor; I learn quickly, through experience.
Some of the things that set me apart from my experience 12 years ago is:
I AM a Full Time Realtor
I am an electronics junkie
I have every tool of the trade
I am addicted to my Ipad, Iphone, electronic documents, the Internet, continuing education and love being an advocate for buyers and sellers [but not both in the same transaction]
Different market? Yes. Do I hold a grudge, No, Life is to short!
What did I learn? Educate, Educate, Educate, our clients to the best of our ability. Treat each transaction with great importance. Real Estate is a Process. Everything is a process. Start your process, polish it, make it the best, always be honest, consistant and always follow up.
Life goes on and more importantly, I still sing... [o.k., I didn't say my husband always likes it but I do it because I can!]
From a Caring, Honest Realtor in Aurora, Ohio
Cindy Mustafa
RE/MAX Traditions, 216-408-1513
173 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202
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