Better Hurry …

I’m working with 4 active first-time home buyers right now.  They’re all looking for a home in the “under $235K” price range, but in different parts of Portland.  Some want a house, others want a condo.  Folks, it ain’t easy right now.  The starter homes are selling quickly.  Yesterday’s story:  the house sold on its first day on the market.  There were a total of 4 offers.  I’m telling you … don’t delay.  If this demand continues, we’ll see prices start to rise.  Interest rates already have — don’t miss a chance to own a home.  We won’t see prices and interest rates this low forever.  Remember:  the $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers ends on November 30, 2009.

Client Testimonial

I guess I should call this my “braggin’ wall.”  Recently, I represented a great couple who had decided they wanted to make a lifestyle change.  So together, we listed and sold their house in the Mt Scott/Arleta neighborhood and they bought a cool condo downtown.  My Principal Broker (the boss) received this nice letter and I wanted to share it with you.  My goal is to make my clients’ transactions smooth and successful! I can’t help but love getting praise like this!

Dear Eva Sanders,

My wife Mary and I just sold our home on SE 66th St in Portland and bought our new condo at SW 1st St with the help of Deborah Giles.

We met her by chance when we went to an open house in our neighborhood.  She kept in touch after that, and we began the process of preparing, then having the house on the market, and looking for what we wanted with her.

Deborah was a warm, involved professional who listened to our dreams and organized a plan which matched who we are.  She used active, well-planned advertising, and was a very active communicator through the process.  She also was supportive, in an “adult way,” as several tense complications developed.

She certain is an asset to your realty group, and she was marvelously helpful to us.

Sincerely, John and Mary E.”