FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In California, the standard commission rate is 6% of the sales price; however, commissions are always negotiated between the Seller and the Listing Broker. When escrow closes, the agreed upon commission (Usually 6%) is payed to the Brokers from the Seller's proceeds. If there is a Cooperating Broker representing the Buyer, the commission is usually split down the middle (3% to the Listing Agent and 3% to the Buyer's Agent).
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In order for us to do the best possible job for our clients we always like to meet face to face before we start looking at homes or signing paperwork. If you are a prospective Buyer, we'll schedule a FREE, no obligation Buyer's Consultation at our office in Seal Beach. We'll walk you through the home buying process step-by-step, answer all your questions and create a customized home search plan for you and your family. If at the end of the appointment you decide you're not quite ready, you're NEVER obligated to hire us as your Realtors. If you are a prospective Seller, we'll schedule a FREE, no obligation Listing Presentation at the property you're thinking about selling. We will walk through the property and take note of all important features and amenities. We'll present you with a customized marketing plan and pricing plan tailored specifically to your property. Our goal will be to get you the most money possible in the fastest amount of time. If you are ready to proceed, we'll sign you up and help you through completing your seller disclosures. We are compensated when we successfully close escrow and there is never any up front cost or fees associated with our consultations or hiring us to represent you.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As Keller Williams Agents, we are affiliated with the real estate industry's TOP company for training and education. In addition to keeping up our "Continuing Education" coursework to satisfy the CA Bureau of Real Estate, we often take advantage of the Keller Williams Training. We also stay on top of shifting with the market. When Short Sales were prevalent a few years ago, our team took a Short Sale Certification course to ensure we had the tools and knowledge to better service our sellers who had to do a short sale of their home. When new technology emerges, we are one of the first to adopt it into our business. Virtual tours, drones, e-signatures, apps, digital platforms have all revolutionized how Realtors do business. Even though we come from a generation that tends to resist change and new technologies, we've learned to embrace it!