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The Story behind Hiring a Realtor...

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Real Estate Agent with Keene Company Realtors

There have been several instances in the last few months when after speaking with someone; I realize that their perception of what we do is not what I think it should be.   Our job is to work in the best interest of our client. (You)  This is everything from making sure you get the write price on the house your looking at to something as simple as making sure we've signed in all the right areas of a contract.

If your buying a home then I want to make sure you find the best house for your money, and in the area you wish you live.  I’ve heard people say that agents are going to show you a house that you can’t afford.  In my mind this just isn’t true or a good practice.  I can’t possibly be looking out for your best interest if your price range is $100k, and I show you a house for $150k.  If you can’t afford the house then why should I show it to you?  Someone said so that I can make more commission.  If you can’t make the payments and have a bad experience buying your home, would you refer me?  The real estate business is almost 100% referral and burning bridges just isn’t an option.  And the commission that I make will be more on helping 3-4 of your friends then it will be on selling you a home that isn’t what your looking for to begin with.

When you sell your home, this can be one of the most stressful things you ever do.  By hiring a Realtor your putting your best foot forward.  We do this everyday and it’s our life blood to make sure this transaction goes well.  We will sit down with you and discuss your financial situation to see what we need the house to sell for.  We’ll even prepare a CMA (Competitive Market Analysis) so that we can see what the market says your house is worth.  We suggest things that need to be done for curb appeal and things to change so that it shows the best.

Overall a Realtor is kinda like that wedding planner you never had.  You have all these ideas and know what you want but don’t know where to find it and how to put it together.  That’s where we come in, we get all the information and present you with all the options.  I’ve had people say they didn’t know buying a home could be this easy after we were done.  And that means a lot to me because if your happy then I’m happy!

 

Posted by

Brian Woodring

Keene Company Realtors

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Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Brian - we all need to do a better job educating the public as to EXACTLY what we do and how.

Mar 16, 2011 01:46 AM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

A well state post!" Burning briges is not an option", thats why some on not still in the business after the good times passed us by.

Mar 16, 2011 01:48 AM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

A well state post!" Burning briges is not an option", thats why some on not still in the business after the good times passed us by.

Mar 16, 2011 01:49 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Hi Brain, the last paragraph is pure gold. Put this on a postcard and send to your farm area.

Mar 16, 2011 03:55 AM