Well, I do feel that there is no need to talk about how proficient in real estate I think I am or even how I great I think I am as a real estate agent. I want to let my past clients speak for me. Better yet, I want to let YOU decide for yourself what I am.

I'd like to share with you practical examples of what you can expect that I can bring to the table during your real estate transaction. My years of experience in the business include:

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - Many buyers do not feel that there is a necessity in working with a real estate agent that is on "their side" to look out for their best interest when dealing with home builders. There are more benefits, if you find a proficient agent to work with. I can help set your expectations and assist you in ensuring the home building process go smoothly. Since the Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper and Celina TX real estate markets are booming with new home construction, you might want to consider working with an agent who understands this entirely different beast. Also, with the builders facing the down turn of the economy (and some up to foreclosures), it is important to have a seasoned agent to walk you through this emotional process. Read also, The Value Your Agent Can Bring To Your New Home Construction Process.
 

NEGOTIATION - My experience with sales and negotiation began at a tender age of 12. By 15, I was making enough commission to stock away for my college education. I am experienced with the emotional process about negotiations. What I always strive to do though is to find a win-win situation for all parties involved. Ultimately, I understand that Sellers want to sell and Buyers want to buy. There is always more to negotiate than to price. Every transaction is different and should be handled uniquely. Read also, Negotiating Across Cultures to see how my negotiation experience can assist in your transaction should it be required.

MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATIONS - Yes, it still happens in this Buyer's market here in the greater Dallas real estate market. You need a seasoned agent who is not afraid to go beyond the "regular" presentation of offers, one who will work very hard to help you win your contracts. Experienced in both buying and selling for multiple offer situations. If you want to know how well the greater Dallas TX real estate market place is doing despite what prime time news tell you, please read also, You Say The Market Is Down, I Say Multiple Offers.

SELLER REPRESENTATION - To date, I have sold every house I have listed except for three. The first, my own which my family and I decided to turn it a rental property instead. Second, the seller who was accepted to enter an education program here in the area decided that she did not need to move. Last, is a seller who is sick and can no longer able to conveniently show her house decided to take the property off the market. My selling record include 1-day on the market, 10 days on the market to many of them between 2-3 weeks despite what the media says it is doing. To further clarify, my seller clients did not feel that I gave their house away. With the credit crunch like we are facing today, a seasoned real estate agent who is also very aware about the mortgage side of the transaction is key to correctly picking out and/or interviewing the right buyer. It is your best interest to keep this sale transaction as full-proof as possible and I can help here. Ask me about my systematic market approach that most real estate don't use. This carefully-orchestrated home and marketing strategy WILL send you on your way to the closing table. A short summary of my success is in the table (For more details, contact me directly):

4403 Durango Dr, McKinney TX 75070 (Seville of the Highlands) Placed on the market on Friday, received a full price offer on Saturday afternoon - to the first buyer!
11914 Jereme Trail, Frisco TX 75035 (Plantation Resort) $900 short of full price offer.
1104 Ainsworth Dr, Anna TX 75409 (West Crossings) Over full price offer for a community that new home builder are still constructing.
4177 Republic Dr, Frisco TX 75035 (Heritage Lakes) The 1st 3-bedroom property to sell in a typical 4-bedroom community.
8906 Bretshire Dr, Dallas TX 75228 (East Dallas) 3rd and final Realtor® on the job.
THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR HOME

I want to point to you some special highlights of Seller blogs I had written in the past:
Secrets to Selling in 30 days
Seller's Myths: Try this first and I can always lower it later
Sellers Fail To See
The First 3 weeks May Be The Lifeline of Your Sale

To submit a no-obligation market analysis of your greater Dallas Frisco, TX property, please visit Value My Dallas Frisco Home.

BUYER REPRESENTATION - Understanding what you want and where to look is key to saving you time, energy and money when buying real estate. I primarily work in the Frisco, Dallas, Richardson, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Celina, Little Elm, The Colony (the northern suburbs of the greater Dallas metroplex) although my vast real estate experiences also include Flower Mound, Coppell, Irving, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake, Arlington, etc. Here are a few blogs that I shared about issues that every buyer considers while making an offer to purchase:
More Than Price per Square Foot
Myths about Tax Assessments versus Market Values
Move Up Buyers Take Advantage of the Market Situation

For access to ALL available properties for sale in the Dallas metroplex, please visit my website. Or better yet, set up a no-obligation, no follow-up phone call (unless you make the first contact) profile and your home search criteria. When the criterias meet your needs, you will receive an email alert with full property information. Create your Sign-In now.
 

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS - I have served many, many first time home buyers during my career. Many of them need clear understanding as to what they are doing and what to expect in home ownership. Depending on how much each client understands about the home buying process and the responsibilities of homeownership, I counsel each client uniquely to his/her situation. I wrote several blogs about Homeownership, many of which are geared towards first-time home buyers. Let me caution you first that some are controversial but ALL of them are down-to-earth advice coming from the heart of a financially-savvy real estate agent ie. me. You might find these articles interesting:
Down-To-Earth Home Buying Tips
The Real Hard Truth about Homeownership
The True Cost of Homeownership
Home Purchase as a Forced Savings
Is Home Ownership on Your Horizon?
Unconventional Advice for Newly Weds 
 

RELOCATION - The greater Dallas metroplex remains one of the most best value places to live in the country. In addition, the standard of living is very affordable and in line with inflation. I serve many relocation clients that come from the East, West and other large metropolitan cities around the country. Real estate expectations (what you can get for your money) are not the same.  Relocation buyers have different needs. Also, they might need to make a decision quickly. Hence, working with an agent who know the area like the back of her hands is important. In addition, my quick skill of knowing what each client is looking for in a house helps make this transition into the greater Dallas area a pleasant and peaceful one. Read also, What Can You Get For Your Money.

FORECLOSURE & SHORT SALES - I serve a large number of buyer representations for foreclosure or short sales properties in this area. Though this process is very similar to the "regular" buying process, it is not completely the same. There are many more documents and paperwork to sign thus it can be confusing to a home buyer who has not have too many experiences with purchasing these type properties. My duties also include setting expectations so that buyers of foreclosure or short sale properties may understand the type of transaction they will go through. Understand that not all foreclosure or short sale properties is the answer of a best real estate deal out there. Read also, In Search of a Foreclosure Deal.

PROFICIENT IN UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS - It is important to work with a real estate agent who knows in "ins" and "outs" of a real estate contract. I am a real estate broker who has undergone vigorous training and education to understand real estate contracts and the correct "to-dos" in real estate transactions.  I also align myself with experienced real estate attorneys and other real estate brokers that will be able to assist when necessary. Proficiency is a honed skill that not every agent possess. It takes time, years of training and experience plus education to achieve.

BULLETPROOF TRANSACTIONS - Once you have an executed contract to purchase or sell (depending on which side you are on), it still does not mean that you will close and fund on the property. There are many parts to the puzzle before you can reach your ultimate destination. This is where a seasoned real estate agent's experience, systems, checks and balances are worth. When you interview an agent, ask to see the systems, checklists and organization in adequately handling the closing process. Your "Bulletproofing" your transaction is by selecting an agent who is ready to close on the property from Day Zero.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS - If you purchase real estate investments as an alternative solution to your retirement or diversified investments, I'd like to extend my expertise to you and to tap into my real "investor" knowledge. Personally a landlord myself, I understand the concept of minimizing risks while maximizing profits. Due to my analytical background as a structural engineer, analyzing the investment potential of a property is what I am naturally good at. As much as I can identify a profitable real estate investment versus not, I will also guide you through the process of "readiness" and if you are adequately ready for real estate investments. I have developed my very own network of honest contractors and other service providers that earned myself a position as a valuable resource in the investor community.