Back in the early days of my career, I had friends who chose not to hire me as their realtor, understandable since I was just starting out. They perceived it as a hobby. I watched other houses sell while I was eager to list. One day, a friend asked, "This is your hobby, right?" I assured him I was serious about real estate. Fast … [Read more...] about Divorce Decree Realtor
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From Dreamer to Investor: Real Estate Investment With Expert Guidance
I hear lots of people say they’d love to become a real estate investor someday. So many people look at real estate investors like they’re some special breed of people. Like they are separate and different from everyone else. Like you have to do something incredible to get “there” in life. They’re not. Many investors started with … [Read more...] about From Dreamer to Investor: Real Estate Investment With Expert Guidance
Record Breaking Deal
One of the most memorable real estate sales from my early career happened during the recession when homes were slow to sell. A call about a luxury horse property in San Tan Valley, before it became as popular as it is today, caught my attention. The stunning home warranted a $900,000 list price, a challenging task given the … [Read more...] about Record Breaking Deal
Teacher For The Deaf
Something not many know about me. My oldest brother is Deaf which is the main reason I became a teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I worked at ASDB during college, interned at PDSD, and then a teacher for Gilbert Public schools. I stayed home when I started my family and then went into real estate. For all my Deaf friends … [Read more...] about Teacher For The Deaf
Share Your Review
You almost have to try not to read a review before buying something, going somewhere, or hiring someone nowadays. People read reviews on even the smallest purchases. So, of course people want to see testimonials and reviews of real estate agents. Hiring a real estate agent is a lot bigger decision than buying a toaster, or … [Read more...] about Share Your Review
Defend Your Dream Home: Guard Against Real Estate Wire Fraud
It’s almost time to close on your new home! Your excitement is building... until you discover you’ve sent your closing funds to an offshore account and there’s no way to get the money back. You’ve lost the house and everything you’ve saved to purchase it. Don’t think it could happen to you? Fake email messages are one of … [Read more...] about Defend Your Dream Home: Guard Against Real Estate Wire Fraud
Down Payment Assistance
If you're working toward buying your first home, you may have heard something about putting down twenty percent of the purchase price for your down payment. But guess what? Depending on what kind of loan you qualify for, you don't always need to save up that much. Let me break it down for you: This graph shows the median down … [Read more...] about Down Payment Assistance
Buyer’s Agents: How They Benefit Sellers Too
When you’re selling your house, there’s a good chance that the buyer will have their own agent representing their interests. Considering it’s their job to look out for the best interest of their client, it might seem weird to consider how they benefit you in any way. But buyers’ agents can make the sale of your home faster … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Agents: How They Benefit Sellers Too
