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"What is that you do in real estate?"
I am often asked.

"What is it that YOU want to do?"
I generally reply.

Hearing the answer tells me much. Do you want a great place in which to live with water and/or city views? Are you searching for a neighborhood with great parks for your children or for your pet? Is it an investment property that you wish to pass on to your children, or is it something that you are looking for to produce or generate continual retirement income? These are just a few of the questions I use to determine a client's needs.
I strive to fulfill my clients' many goals, and because I am a full time agent, I am able to invest considerable time researching the market for prospective buyers and sellers. I provide clients with detailed sales history information on single family homes, condominiums and multi-unit buildings, delivering accurate estimates of market values to aid them in their investment decisions
I take the time to listen for what a client wants and needs. I also saturate myself in the real estate market regularly, personally previewing and critiquing many properties each and every week in order to expand my knowledge of current end developing market conditions.
I attend zoning meetings and lectures to help clients determine what value a property might intrinsically hold in comparison to its development potential. I have developed a strong knowledge of building techniques, which allows me to be of effective service to my clients. Understanding construction techniques helps me to better determine property value and aid clients in the assessment of ownership risk. When appropriate, I meet with architects to help address layout concerns for clients and make recommendations based on my understanding of functionality, aesthetics and marketability factors.
I am an agent who takes his job seriously and with a long-term perspective on client relations. I have many transactions under my belt and millions in sales. I know that people are looking for an expert with both knowledge and the ability to give reliable advice. My university background in the sciences contributes to my strong analytical skills, and my history in the banking, marketing and in the medical sales fields has helped me to become a highly effective negotiator.
I look forward to working with you to make ALL of your real estate hopes and dreams come true.

Help for homebuyers.

If you're purchasing a new home, I'll help you find one that meets your needs and complements your lifestyle. Once you've made your selection, I can assist you in acquiring financing, negotiating with the seller and completing the transaction.

I will:

	Work on your behalf to streamline your home search, first expanding your choices, then helping you narrow the field.
	Research "comparable" properties to determine a fair price and terms.
	Prepare your Purchase Agreement and accompanying legal documents.
	Negotiate for the price, terms and conditions that are agreeable to you.
	Follow-up with your mortgage lender, the title company, the seller's agent and others until the house is yours.

Help for homesellers.

If you're selling a home, I will help you achieve your goals in the shortest amount of time - with the least inconvenience possible.

I will:

	Help establish a reasonable selling price for your home within its fair market value.
	Market your home through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
	Counsel you on the visual presentation of your property and suggest ways to enhance its marketability.
	Coordinate the advertising of your home using Real Living/HER's industry-leading marketing technologies.
	Pre-qualify buyers when possible.
	Coordinate the details of your closing with all parties involved.

Focus on you.

I'm committed to serving my clients. I work toward one goal - to make sure you're pleased with your home. I can provide a complete lineup of in-house services, from contract right through closing. It's top-flight professionalism at every step, on everything you need, including:

	Mortgage
	Title
	Home Warranty
	Auction
	Relocation

Excellent results.

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