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Frequently Asked Questions
 What if I find a buyer?
If you find a Buyer who is not working with an agent or has contacted
us, you have the option of calling
and letting us know you've sold the
property and terminate the contract
with us. We will then cancel the
listing at no charge to you. Or, if you
would like us to represent you
in the sale, we will write the
contract and handle all the various
details to ensure a successful closing.
You pay just 1%. This is the same
service we provide when you are paying
6%. But in this example, we didn't
find the buyer or show them the
property.
- Should I pick an area specialist to sell my home?
There are agents who focus primarily in one geographic area or neighborhood. But buyers come from all over the valley and country, not just that small neighborhood. So an area specialist usually really means "listing agent" in the area.
Years ago the real estate business was successfully composed of lots of small "boutique" offices - where companies did specialize in a certain area or part of town. But computers and cell phones have changed that aspect of the real estate business. Now, what is important in selecting an agent. We sell more homes because we advertise more!
- Can I save more money if I buy and sell through you?
Absolutely! If you are selling more than one house or plan to sell and buy another home (new or a resale) ask for a copy of Client Rewards Program.
- Why should I use a team vs. a single agent?
Because times have changed, no one agent can be everywhere at the same time. Let's suppose an agent has a relocation buyer in town. For three or four days they have to be with just that one buyer, a dream scenario for the agent, but not so for you. They are unavailable to show your home, they are not available to get feedback on showings, and they aren't available to negotiate contracts or inspection reports.
Under a team scenario such as ours, we have four full-time Buyer Agents who only show property. We have a full-time Listings Manager whose main job is keeping you informed of activity and feedback on showings.
We have a full-time Contracts Manager whose main function
is contracts. Additionally, we have two full-time Office
Administrators
along with a full time Escrow Manager to handle all the details
of the transaction. Simply, we can and do provide a higher
level of service to our clients than most agents can even
conceive of. That's why we sell more property than most
agents…
We are Central Oregon's leading 20 MEMBER Real
Estate Team.
- Do Real Estate Designations really make a difference?
Yes! If you are going to hire the best - hire CRS! Ruben and Jim are both CRS holders. A CRS certification is the equivalent of a Master's degree involving experience and education in the practice of residential real estate. Only 5% of the realtors are a CRS! If you want a "Pro" to assist you in one of the most significant, expensive and complex transactions of your life, don't settle for less than CRS!
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