Times are tough, people are hurting and most consumers are being careful where they invest their hard earned dollars. Nationally the market is still pretty beat up. However, I say on a daily basis, that I would not want to be in this career in any other place in the country. The Triangle is head and shoulders above the rest right now and every housing market poll sits us right atop the industry leaders. I am happy to be doing what I do in the Raleigh area.
That doesn’t mean that we don’t have our own challenges in this career, and it is a career for us. The agents at RtownLiving aren’t part time real estate “dabblers” and part time bartenders, waiters or what have you. Real estate and helping our clients make good decisions is our life. Our clients are much more educated and savvy making it important that we are as well.
Our concept is simple. We put relationships first and we treat our clients like our family. We do everything possible to put their interests before our own, no matter what. Unfortunately, many consumers think that all Realtors do the same things. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It often takes a very bad experience with a real estate transaction for somebody to realize that we all are very, very different. And then, since most home buying transactions are few and far between, a good agent won’t get the opportunity to help until is often too late.
Buying a home is typically the biggest investment that the majority of Americans will ever make and it’s only done a few times in a lifetime. Maybe never and maybe only once. It is absolutely imperative that you work with somebody that you know, you like and you trust. I realize that some consumers might feel uneasy sharing that much personal and financial information with somebody close to them when working through the home buying process, but what is the alternative? Sharing all of that information with a complete stranger? Does that ease the mind and the process? I would think no.
I believe that consumers should shop around when interviewing real estate agents. We are all very different and I would feel confident putting our agents up against anybody in an interview. And even if we aren’t a good fit for the consumer, it’s ok, they’ve now done their due diligence and have explored what their options are. They haven’t simply thrown a dart at a board covered with photos from the Board of Realtors and said, “huh…they’ll do.”
So, what makes us different from other Realtors? I think, a lot. For starters:
* we are proactive vs. reactive. We have developed multiple networking groups to educate consumers on the local market, the home buying process, connect them with other active professionals and support our local businesses. Instead of waiting for people to come to us with questions, we’ve offered the answers ahead of time.
* we’ve put thorough systems in place to make the home buying and selling experience as smooth running and enjoyable as possible.
* we systematically handle every aspect of the process starting from the very first meeting with our clients where we learn about your wants and needs all the way through searching for the best financing options and to the closing table.
* once we find “the one” we thoroughly research the history of the home, the neighborhood and the surrounding area looking for market trends and pricing fluctuations in order to secure the right price
* we help our clients take action when the time is right by making sure they have all of the information needed to feel comfortable & confident
* our expert negotiation skills ensure the client will obtain the ideal home and eliminate the chances of losing it to someone else over a sloppy negotiation
* our clients experience a successful purchase/sale, on time and with the fewest problems at the best price and terms
But it doesn’t end there for us. Our relationship has just begun and our goal is to be there for our clients for life. When they need a new painter, they call us. When they need ideas on where to celebrate their anniversary, they call us. When they need information on how to refinance their home, they call us. We’ve built an extensive network over the years and it’s now at their disposal.
We would be happy to interview with you and answer any questions you may have about the process and have the opportunity to earn your business. Here is what some of our most recent happy clients have said about us:
* “Chuck and Jason were prompt, professional and most importantly conscientious of my needs. I would not hesitate to recommend RtownLiving to the 1st time homebuyer as Chuck ensured that I was informed and comfortable with my decision every step of the way.” Adam S.
* “I’ve been very pleased with my experience with RtownLiving. Chuck was very honest and loyal from the start. He offered sound advice every step of the way, but I never felt pushed to make a decision. I was impressed with the amount of work Chuck put in even before I agreed to use him as my Realtor. I will definitely use RtownLiving in the future.” Justin C.
* “The service and personal attention we received from Pamela Hooks was exceptional. Her knowledge of the local market and helpful guidance transformed what could have been a daunting and confusing process into an enjoyable and memorable experience. Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Pamela to help you in this life changing move. We could not have asked for a better Realtor to guide us through the process.” Steve & Liz M.
* “It was such a pleasure working with Daniel Wadsworth to find my last apartment. He really listened to what I was looking for and showed me some great places that were right in my budget. I definitely plan to call him again when I am ready to go house hunting!” Laura W.
* “Buying a home can be a daunting experience. Finding a Realtor that will help you through every step of buying a home can make a significant difference. As buyers we were fortunate to have Danya work with us from start to finish and make the whole process an enjoyable one. We truly feel he did a first class job of taking complete care of his clients. To this day several months after closing on our home Danya continues to be there for us.” Paul & Yexenia F.
* “I had a great experience w/Chuck. He Went far beyond my expectations as far as what I thought a Realtor would do. He quickly was in tune w/ what kind of home I was looking for and what my needs were. The entire negotiations process went very smoothly. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a Realtor and am 100% sure he has his client’s best interests in mind.” Melissa L.
* “As a repeat client of Jason’s, I cannot express how much I’ve enjoyed working w/ Jason. A real go-getter, I know the process will be completed w/ accuracy & timely. Thank you Jason for ALL your help & consistency thru my home selling process.” Clinton
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