I moved to Arizona in 1988 from Western Pennsylvania. Lived in Gilbert for 20 years then Northeast Mesa. The best advice I can give homeowners in this market is to be sure to evaluate your equity situation before deciding to settle for the quick cash investor offer. I am seeing so many homeowners leave equity on the table to let investors later flip their homes. There are easy solutions for homeow
ners to increase their homes value and maximize their equity. We even have a financing option, so sellers don't have to come out-of-pocket to do improvements. Maximize your equity; isn't that why you invested in a home in the first place?! I still like to think of real estate as a "people" business and relationships matter. As a small boutique real estate office, you will find we do simple things that make a difference. Things like answer the phone, return phone calls, texts and emails in a timely manner. You may laugh but folks find it refreshing to get to talk to a live person. We are all about service. You can think of us at the concierge of your real estate transaction. My son, Michael and his wife Ashley reside in Sewickley, PA, with my grandsons: Wyatt, Franklin and Harvey. My significant other, Rick Lyons, owns Select Builders here in Mesa. We live with his two sons Matthew and Michael. We have an African Sulcate Tortoise, Mr. T, who resides in his own habitat in our backyard. When I was in my 20s, I had the opportunity to work with a couple of different real estate agents/Realtors. It became very clear to me that there were some good agents and some "not so good" agents. I had been with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for over 12 years as a meeting planner; however, I always had an interest in real estate. When the opportunity came up for me to move to Arizona, I needed a flexible position and hours. I then developed a business plan to start my real estate career, and off to real estate school I went! I became a graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI); obtained my broker's license and then earned my Certified Residential Broker (CRB). Next thing I know, 2000+ transactions later, I just had my 32nd anniversary of selling real estate here in the SE Valley. We offer full-service real estate services for our sellers and buyers. But also offer flexible commissions plans to fit everyone's budget. Real estate and technology are constantly changing. We believe communication is key! Our core purpose is "to share our knowledge and expertise to best meet the real estate needs and goals of our clients!"
As a volunteer mediator and ombudsperson at our local Association of Realtors, I encourage folks to call me when they have a real estate question or need an option. Even a second option about a real estate scenario. I am always happy to chat about real estate. I moved to Arizona in 1988 from Western Pennsylvania, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. After living in Gilbert for 20 years, I moved to NE Mesa over 10 years ago. I used to drive 16 miles each way to hike Usery Mountain and now love having it so close, as well as all the other great hiking trails on the area. Real estate, market conditions, technology and laws are constantly changing. I decide to go out on my own and start Choice One Properties in 2003 as owner and designated broker. We are located just over Las Sendas Mountain and down Hawes Road off Oak, on 88th Street. You will find our office in a residence which is also a vacation home. This gives our relocating clients a place to stay when on their house hunting trip, or local clients if a place is needed when in between homes.
