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Our Standards for Client Service
Our business was founded upon one basic belief: that our job is not working with brick, wood, mortar and parcels of land, but with PEOPLE! Not only the PEOPLE who buy their homes through us but first, last and always, PEOPLE. Our philosophy has never changed. We know that our success is based entirely upon our ability to satisfy and - more importantly - exceed the real estate needs and expectations of PEOPLE. Therefore, our caring PEOPLE, the essence of our Company, make the following pledge to you:
Our Pledge To Our Sellers To provide unsurpassed SERVICE in order to SELL your home at a FAIR MARKET PRICE, in the SHORTEST TIME with the LEAST HASSLE AND INCONVENIENCE to you .... OUR CLIENT ... WE WILL ...  | | Initiate and maintain constant and continuous communication with you. | | | Carefully listen to and analyze your needs, being sensitive to your special requirements. | | | Provide local, national, or international relocation assistance. | | | Carefully review the Listing (Agency) Agreement. | | | Explain the local real estate practices and procedures. | | | Review applicable Seller Financing Alternatives. | | | Present a written computerized market evaluation of your home after a thorough study of current market conditions. | | | Develop and explain a marketing plan of action for your home. | | | Discuss preparing your home for showing and provide specific hints for "staging". | | | Promote your home to prospective local and out-of-town buyers. | | | Promote your home to all fellow REALTORSŪ | | | Coordinate all appointments and showings. | | | Present an updated market value analysis of your home when changing market conditions warrant. | | | Explain process of offer presentation and negotiation. | | | Market techniques and materials specific to your home and area. |
 To provide unsurpassed SERVICE to help you BUY your new home, negotiating the BEST POSSIBLE PRICE in the SHORTEST TIME, with the LEAST HASSLE AND INCONVENIENCE to you ... OUR CLIENT ... WE WILL ... | | Initiate and maintain constant and continuous communication with you. | | | Carefully listen to and analyze your needs, being sensitive to your special requirements. | | | Orient you to current market conditions. | | | Provide helpful community data. | | | Explain local real estate practices and procedures. | | | Provide information on financing alternatives. | | | Thoroughly analyze the entire inventory of homes on the market. | | | Provide information on selected properties that meet your needs. | | | Avoid wasting your time. | | | Professionally show selected properties. | | | Explain process of offer presentation. | | | Coordinate all appointments and showings. | | | Carefully review the offer to purchase. | | | Conscientiously facilitate the negotiations. | | | Explain post-purchase activities and responsibilities. |
We provide every Seller and Buyer with an Easy Exit Guarantee...we are so sure you will be delighted with our service, that if you ever feel we aren't delivering on our promises, you can FIRE US!
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Home Inspections >Buyer Protection
There are situations in which you as a homebuyer may be in need of protection: here is one example. You have finally found the home that is right for you, but you have some questions about the structure and condition of the home. A home inspection is the best place to get answers that will help protect your interests as a buyer. There are companies that specialize in inspecting new and used homes. Most sellers allow a reasonable amount of time to have the property inspected after the purchase agreement is agreed upon and prior to closing. It is wise to have a home inspection, even if the house is new or everything appears to be in perfect condition.
The inspector can provide important information about the house. Where are the gas and water shut-off valves? How do the circuit breakers operate? What type of routine maintenance should be done for each system? The inspector's fee is an investment that can save you money later!
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What real estate board game became the best-selling game in America just one year after it was created?
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Charles B. Darrow invented Monopoly in 1934, to cheer himself up while unemployed during the Great Depression. Monopoly is now the most popular board game in the world and has sold over 200 million copies. |
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Patty Salam, Home Staging Professional Your house is probably your biggest asset; selling it can be one of the most important decisions in your life. Find Out More > View All Affiliates >
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