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There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work. That said, in my experience as a Renton and Newcastle real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs. This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients. How am I different from other real estate agents? I am wholly qualified to competently handle your real estate transaction. I will deliver superior customer service and give you professional advice to walk you through this life-changing event. My real estate experience and personal history make me uniquely competent for this job. I am a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® specializing in Residential Real Estate for sellers like yourself. Being a full time agent allows me to preview homes on a daily basis to stay in tune with local market conditions, it also allows me to continue my ongoing education and be responsive to your needs to ensure deadlines are not missed. Team - When you work with me, you have the benefit of working with my entire team. -Elise Yaplee manages the front desk and ensures I am notified of any calls, faxes and deliveries. Whenever necessary, we can all rely on Elise to act as our intermediary. -Roger Berger is my Associate Broker. Roger reviews all of my transactions to ensure nothing gets missed. He has over 25 years of experience in the Mortgage Lending Industry with Magellan Mortgage. -Gary McNinch is my mentor and a leading agent within my office. Because I am a customer service professional, I go to Gary whenever I am presented with a question I cannot answer. -Pamela Spring is a mortgage associate at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. She has nine years of experience in the mortgage banking industry and she can help us review the legitimacy of offers with financing contingencies presented by potential buyers. -Sheila Finley is my escrow coordinator. From the simplest to the most complex real estate transactions, Sheila will show you why I continually turn to her for the reliability, responsiveness and security you need to get transactions closed. The Keller Williams Culture It comes down to training. My affiliation with Keller Williams Realty provides you with an agent who has access to the training needed to continually grow into an ever more qualified real estate professional. Keller Williams is a profit sharing company. The benefit to you is that every agent in my office is trying to help me sell your house. Technology According to the National Association of REALTORS, 80% of consumers begin their search for a home online. When you work with me, you will benefit from the efficiency, transparency and reach afforded by my use of the latest in real estate technology. I started my real estate business after spending nine years in the real estate technology industry. I worked with companies including REALTOR.com, iPIX and Fidelity National Financial to name just a few. I apply my first hand experience and familiarity with technology tools into my business to effectively market your home and increase the efficiency of our relationship all the way to the closing table. Communicati on Communication is the backbone of any successful relationship. I make it my top priority to be accessible to you and to manage your expectations concerning times when I won't be available. I maintain one phone number so you always know how to reach me. I can pickup my e-mail on my phone so that every message is reviewed without delay. You will be given your own website so that you can review the tasks I execute on your behalf. Clients for Life Earning your satisfaction is my primary business objective. Everything else follows. My Commitment to You I'm a professional. I know what I know and I know what I don't know and I know the difference between the two. When I know the answer to a question, I'll tell you. When I don't know, I'll go find out. My top Priority is that you always get the right answer. So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Renton, Newcastle or South Bellevue area, please contact me.