About me
I am a problem solver. Single parents needed help finding homes they could afford. I became a Realtor to help solve that problem.
I am still a Realtor, seventeen years later. I learned to sell foreclosures because they were a good deal for my customers. I bought some myself, and have acquired rental property. I try to practice what I preach and show how to do things by example, stretching and learning as I grow. I encourage others to do the same.
I love the hunt for the house, and will follow any lead to find it. I am a partner to those in search of a home, and I treat their time and money as if it were my own. I watch their back in a world of scams, schemes, and excessive fees. I could be your Realtor. I could be your friend. I could be both.
Through many years of real estate, as well as even more years as a decorative painter, color consultant and teacher, I have accumulated many tips that apply to your home. I decided to blog some of them, as well as any other related thoughts that seem worthy of sharing, and hope to hear back from any of you who find them interesting or helpful. I also hope you will ask me any real estate questions you may have… taxes, insurance, homestead information, how to estimate your home’s value. I try to be a one-stop home information booth for my customers, and if I don’t have an answer I will absolutely try to get one for you!
In the past eight months I have lost my home to the”try to sell it, try to short sale it, and perhaps finally lose it to foreclosure” nightmare that so many Americans are living through. It has done even more to help me understand why Realtors need to be knowledgeable and compassionate people who never abandon their customers. I have never had as much business as I have right now, even though a lot of it is heartbreaking.
I love to help people find and enjoy their homes, and decorate with color, style and as little money as possible. I try to solve problems. Maybe I can solve yours.
Joan :: May.25.2008 :: Uncategorized :: 1 Comment »
Hi friend-your first comment. The tips on cleaning up to sell are great.