FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am required to take continuing education classes every two years to maintain my real estate license. With the many changes that are occurring in our industry I find that I have to constantly be taking classes to improve my ability to serve my clients. I have to take classes to keep up with new technology and marketing techniques. I have taken classes on dealing with Senior Citizens, New Home construction, Veterans programs, Mortgage programs as well as classes on using facebook, twitter and other social networking sites. I have taken classes on going paperless, which we are finding more and more uses for.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was in the food processing business and the company I worked for was sold. I had two choices, move to another state and stay in the same line of work or find another career. My family suggested that I think about a career in real estate. I looked at what it took to get a license, talked to people who were in the business and made the decision to pursue a career. That was over 20+ years ago. I love what I do and I love helping other solve their real estate problems.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Show them what changes need to be made to their property to make the property most appealing to the buyer. I provide the seller with a list of professional people who can handle plumbing, A/C and other repairs for less than what the seller can get. I review all offers to assure that there are no fees or expenses that the seller or buyer would be paying t