FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To purchase a property, the buyer does not pay a fee to the real estate broker. The seller of the property pays the commission to the licensed real estate broker. Fees paid by the buyer include mortgage bank fees, property inspection reports, property appraisal and other title related closing costs.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We meet for a consultation to gather as much information as needed to find them the best home for their wants and needs. I give buyer hand-outs explaining various steps in the buying process, such as seeking financing, inspections, and the appraisal process. They receive a list of several homes In the multiple listing service which might suit, and together we narrow down the homes with pictures and descriptions related to their criteria. For sellers, I go over the details of their home and the comparable homes in the vicinity to advise them of the best price to list the property to achieve the highest price, in the shortest time, and lest amount of stress. I give hand-outs on how to prepare their home for selling and other details. My goal is to build trust and to exceed their expectations.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University and a Masters degree in education. I have earned my GRI-Graduate Realtor Institute designation from the Board of Realtors, State of Florida. Every 2 years, I complete 14-hour mandatory continuing education as well as the Code of Ethics course as required by the state of Florida. I have taken a courses and seminars with well known real estate coaches such as Hoss Pratt, Daryl Davis, Craig Proctor, Kim Dickey, among others. Over many years, I have personally carried out home renovations. While working under the brokerage of Michael Saunders & Co., I received several yearly awards for sales volume of 3 million and above, and a high sales volume award from community of Turtle Rock in Sarasota.