We have all had or heard the criticism that Real estate agents are overpaid..after all the job of shuffling paper and seeing a sign is put in the yard or in the case of a B
uyer's agent...just the paper shuffle...oh sure you pay a few dollars (like thousands) in dues and insurance....but making all those tens of thousands...how big a hardship can that be ?
Some weeks are more "eventful" than others...suffice to say in any active real estate practice no two days are the same and the tasks are varied. We came to this industry with different skill sets...David in construction...and my background in marketing and both of us having owned, managed and sold other businesses. Skills we didn'[t have but felt we needed we learned...when the market started to fall...we took 3 different 
courses in short sales...We took time for the Luxury Institute training...we have developed and nutured our Divorce niche and to some...that will sound like just MORE paper shuffling.
To be a real asset to the people you have the honor of serving, we believe that going the extra mile...
- Having reliable contractor sources
- Knowing a variety of lenders and how they may be able to help Buyers in different situations
- Helping credit to be built or re-built
- Suggesting improvements that build equity and reasonable contractors to do them
- Negotiating with short sale lenders to relieve distressed sellers of deficiencies
- Orchestrating multiple pre-signings for closings to meet convenient time tables for all parties
- Getting code requirements for municipalities
- Providing legal testimony as to the value of a property
- Managing property for absentee sellers
- Readying a home to list -inside out examination of the property and suggesting improvements for the best return on investment
- Keeping a watchful eye on listings for eager buyers and provding them with the search tools to make the job easier to locate the house they will call home
- Being informed as to new materials and products in construction and home improvement
- Decorating and design trends and helpful contractors to make changes and improvements
MOST important of all is knowing what you don't know...learning about it...and finding the highest and best source for every real estate need/desire your clients have today....or may have in the future. That's HUGE....to be the "go to" person you have to be a go getter...!
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell or buy real estate in southeastern Wisconsin...go to the Realtors who will go get it for you...Call the Hansons, we are honored to be of service.
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