According to Beth: What the heck do you do anyway?

According to Beth: What the heck do you do anyway?: Hello my friends, Often I am surprised when someone says, “oh, I didn’t know you did that.” So, I decided to give you a look at what I ...

What the heck do you do anyway?

Hello my friends,

Often I am surprised when someone says, “oh, I didn’t know you did that.” So, I decided to give you a look at what I do in my role as your Realtor®.  It perhaps is too general to simply say I help you buy and sell homes.

Of course a few you will know – but some might surprise you!

When clients are selling:

1.  When clients are thinking of selling I often do a walkthrough of their home and property and point out what experience tells me would be good tweaks to optimize profit. These need not be big renos at all, but little things that are distracting to the home’s value.

2.  Current Market Evaluations are at no cost or obligation and give you a realistic idea of what your home can sell for. (The science part of my skill.)

3.  I strategize ideal timing to “launch” and make sure outstanding photos are ready and outstanding wording is ready too.

4.  I help clients understand their options on timing (i.e. you can set a possession time which gives you ample time to move.)

5.  Remaining pro-active on matters of pricing is key to your best return of profit. You’ll hear from me often!

6.  You will know in advance when you have showings – and following showings hear from me about how it went and what the prospective buyers thought of your home.

7.  We’ll work up a strategy together on handling short notice showings.

8.  In my role to see you get the most gain with the least pain I will be honest about any impediments to your sale or showings (i.e. stinky cat litter….stinky hockey bags…)

9.  I can help you relocate anywhere in the world by finding you a great Realtor® in another location.

10.              I have great contacts for everything from legal work to move out cleans to handyman jobs. These are professionals I’ve used and trust.

When clients are looking to buy a home:

1.  Meeting with buyers I ask questions beyond just “how many bedrooms?” When I understand what is important to you and your family I can use my experience and knowledge of the North Okanagan to help you target the ideal neighbourhood.

2.  I’ll set up an automatic e-mail for you once we’ve zeroed in on the best criteria. This means the when this property comes onto our “Matrix” system you will know right away!

3.  My ear is to the ground with respect to what might be available that is not currently listed. (i.e. “Pocket listings.”

4.  My experience is solid – whether working with multiple offers, negotiating with tough sellers or dealing with grumpy tenants.

5.  If there are pitfalls to the property I will let you know loud and clear. I will let you know if I see risk or problems even if you love the home.

6.  I will guide buyers step by step and anyone who has worked with me has heard these words: “there are no stupid questions.”

7.  I encourage buyers not to make rash decisions based on convenience. You are far better to be uncomfortable for a brief time than to invest in the wrong home simply because it was available.

8.  My approach is practical, yes, but I also look for that moment when I see love for a home on a buyer’s face! There is a match!

9.  I have a host of professionals I use to make sure you are safe and sound – from inspectors to lawyers to specialists.

10.              While keeping you safe….I will also give you a nudge if you become scared.