With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, I love my job! There is no better thrill than matching people with their new homes. While some agents simply sell real estate, I commit myself to exceed your expectations as your personal real estate consultant, making professionalism and integrity throughout the process priority #1. I am committed to my clients and remain good friends with many past buyers and sellers. I work full-time and am available weekends and evenings to provide assistance that fits your schedule. Prior to joining Windermere, I worked for a prominent Eastside appraisal firm as a commercial appraiser, and also as a bank review appraiser. This background provides a strong sense of values, housing trends, and the overall market. I currently hold MCNE (Master Certified Negotiating Expert), CSSN (Certified Short Sale Negotiator) and IMS (Internet Marketing Specialist) designations. How I Work:
It is my philosophy that I don't sell real estate, but rather, help match people to homes. For buyers, my job is to be your real estate consultant, providing you real estate knowledge, information, and guidance. I constantly tour available properties in the area to keep familiar with the inventory, and to save your valuable time and effort in viewing homes. Once we've found that right home, I'll provide strong negotiations and follow deadlines through inspection, financing, escrow, until handing over keys to your new home. I also co-teach first time homebuyer classes sanctioned by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. For sellers, I'll provide a customized marketing plan for your unique home, do a thorough analysis to find the 'right' listing price, and keep you informed throughout the selling process. I believe in full service, including helping prepare your property for market. There is abundant information indicating staged homes sell quicker and for more money.) I also believe in holding open houses and broker's opens, following up with every viewing agent for valuable feedback, keeping you up-to-date on market trends, presenting the best features of your home in marketing materials, providing strong negotiations (Certified Negotiation Expert designation), and following the sale through to a successful closing. Communication is key and I provide weekly updates with all my sellers.
