Spreading the word!

I like to spread the word about really good service that I receive and send my friends (Or even take them to my favorite restaurants, shops, etc... when I enjoy the service.)

In Real Estate, I get to meet new people everyday and I see my job as more than just sticking a for sale sign in a clients' yard, running a few advertisements, holding an open house and praying that a clients home brings activity and offers. Some call that "The Real Estate Business." I tend to look at it a little differently. I have always looked at all business's and tried to imagine that I own that specific restaurant, shop, bar, car wash, etc... and think of how I could improve that business if I owned it. It has become a habit of mine that I really enjoy.

A passion for helping people spills over into my own personal real estate practice as a real estate agent. Since 1996, I have never once followed the pack and just went through the motions. I have always looked at my practice as a business and everyday there are improvements that I can make. (I know it.) In-fact, I have had partners and assistants along the way and it seems as though my business is always changing and constantly improving. I am always looking to stay on the cutting edge with websites, blogs, cell phone technology with database capabilities, recorded information lines with recordings for each property that I list which makes it easier for prospective buyers to get information on properties they are calling on, and by recently devoting a totally and separate domain name to each property that I list for sale, (i.e http://www.509westhoustonia.com/) which will feature multiple photos and floor plans of my listings and give prospects the ability to map the property, learn more about it before they waste their time looking at a home they really wouldn't be interested in and more. I have devoted my business cards to my clients properties which promotes their homes first. I really feel that I have a marketing package which gives my clients properties total market exposure.

In addition to all the unique marketing that I have designed for my clients, I have also a dynomite team consisting of top notch mortgage lenders, title companies, home inspectors and handymen that are of the highest standards. Many agents are afraid to refer anyone. They are so afraid that if their references fall through and provide bad service that they will look bad and loose your business. (Yes, that may have been a fear of mine too for awhile.) Now, there is NO question in my mind that the individuals and companies that are aligned with me simply enhance the process of buying and selling. You see, I have known these team members for many years, used their services over and over myself AND we have plenty of testimonials from satisfied clients. Would you rather fly across the country first class or coach if price wasn't an issue? The answer is obvious. Cost should not be an issue with any of my partners because they are all competitive in their fees. The service, the results and the successful experience that you will benefit from will impress you. They have all impressed me!

While I have been in the business since 1996 and have ranked among the top Realtors nationwide for many years now, the biggest advances that have been made in my practice have come the last two to three years or so. It's time to blow the doors off the other agents however and spread the word! My services have been praised by many and I have been lucky enough to attract the attention of the local media as well on occasion. In this blog however, I am praising those that I have aligned with.

Spread the word. What have your experiences been in real estate? What are things that you would like to see happen throughout a transaction to improve the process for the customer and client? Let me know. I care about making the experience that I take people through a first class experience.