I have seen many great Real Estate Agents on this website and others, I thought it would be good to share with you a couple of the key points of what makes a great Real Estate Agent, from my prospective, a Loan Officer.
I had the priviledge of meeting with Dena Dorsey of Remax in Oakland, in Alameda County, California, mainly as a thank you for her referring me a client of hers who was looking into her options. Dena had talked with the client about selling their home, they were going through a separation, and didn't really know how to handle the break up. Dena met with the prospective client, and after going through the discussion of listing the property, thought it would be a good idea to also look into refinancing. She gave them my information and we went through the options. After working the numbers, it did make it possible for the client to refinance, and for the wife to keep the house. So, long story short, I got the loan, but Dena lost the listing. I think this is one of the key factors to what makes a great Real Estate Agent. Dena could have listed the property, marketed it, and sold it, but was that really what the client wanted? Not really, they wanted options, and Dena gave them those options.
In talking over dinner at Mijori Sushi in Oakland, I got an even better impression of what a great Agent she is. Her focus in all of our discussion, was on protecting her clients, not ensuring she would get a commission. That is rare in this business, and deserves praise. Whether it was focusing all aspects of the transaction, inspection, appraisal, or even the loan, Dena has focused her efforts on ensuring the transaction is benefitial to her client, and no one else.
I think maturity, experience in the business (10 Years), and integrity go along way. These things can't be taught, they are simply absorbed, and lived out in our everyday, professional, and personal lives. Dena understands life, and certainly lives that out through Real Estate.
She is a great Real Estate Agent.
You can contact her at her website .
Showing posts with label Alameda County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alameda County. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
What makes a great Real Estate Agent...A Loan Officers Prospective.
I have seen many great Real Estate Agents on this website and others, I thought it would be good to share with you a couple of the key points of what makes a great Real Estate Agent, from my prospective, a Loan Officer.
I had the priviledge of meeting with Dena Dorsey of Remax in Oakland, in Alameda County, California, mainly as a thank you for her referring me a client of hers who was looking into her options. Dena had talked with the client about selling their home, they were going through a separation, and didn't really know how to handle the break up. Dena met with the prospective client, and after going through the discussion of listing the property, thought it would be a good idea to also look into refinancing. She gave them my information and we went through the options. After working the numbers, it did make it possible for the client to refinance, and for the wife to keep the house. So, long story short, I got the loan, but Dena lost the listing. I think this is one of the key factors to what makes a great Real Estate Agent. Dena could have listed the property, marketed it, and sold it, but was that really what the client wanted? Not really, they wanted options, and Dena gave them those options.
In talking over dinner at Mijori Sushi in Oakland, I got an even better impression of what a great Agent she is. Her focus in all of our discussion, was on protecting her clients, not ensuring she would get a commission. That is rare in this business, and deserves praise. Whether it was focusing all aspects of the transaction, inspection, appraisal, or even the loan, Dena has focused her efforts on ensuring the transaction is benefitial to her client, and no one else.
I think maturity, experience in the business (10 Years), and integrity go along way. These things can't be taught, they are simply absorbed, and lived out in our everyday, professional, and personal lives. Dena understands life, and certainly lives that out through Real Estate.
She is a great Real Estate Agent.
You can contact her at her website .
I had the priviledge of meeting with Dena Dorsey of Remax in Oakland, in Alameda County, California, mainly as a thank you for her referring me a client of hers who was looking into her options. Dena had talked with the client about selling their home, they were going through a separation, and didn't really know how to handle the break up. Dena met with the prospective client, and after going through the discussion of listing the property, thought it would be a good idea to also look into refinancing. She gave them my information and we went through the options. After working the numbers, it did make it possible for the client to refinance, and for the wife to keep the house. So, long story short, I got the loan, but Dena lost the listing. I think this is one of the key factors to what makes a great Real Estate Agent. Dena could have listed the property, marketed it, and sold it, but was that really what the client wanted? Not really, they wanted options, and Dena gave them those options.
In talking over dinner at Mijori Sushi in Oakland, I got an even better impression of what a great Agent she is. Her focus in all of our discussion, was on protecting her clients, not ensuring she would get a commission. That is rare in this business, and deserves praise. Whether it was focusing all aspects of the transaction, inspection, appraisal, or even the loan, Dena has focused her efforts on ensuring the transaction is benefitial to her client, and no one else.
I think maturity, experience in the business (10 Years), and integrity go along way. These things can't be taught, they are simply absorbed, and lived out in our everyday, professional, and personal lives. Dena understands life, and certainly lives that out through Real Estate.
She is a great Real Estate Agent.
You can contact her at her website .
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
I do, your honor...
So for the 3rd time in the last year, I have received the most dreaded mail, anyone could get. No not the credit card bill or energy bill in the winter, I am talking about the letter from Alameda County selecting me for jury duty!
Ugh.
This is one of the most annoying and inconvenient things we as citizens must deal with. It isn't so much that we have to possibly spend a few hours in court to do my service in society, that is not the issue, my issue is having to block out my whole day, and possibly whole life (ie. Scott Peterson trial took months and months) for the "possibility" that I might have service longer than one day. If I was getting paid for services, maybe I wouldn't complain, but let's face it, the wage they pay is not something to get excited about.
The biggest complaint I have is the lack of knowledge about what we are doing. I have set a reminder for myself to call after 5 as directed, to check to see IF I have to even show up. As discussed earlier, this is the 3rd time I have gone through this in 2006-2007. The first two times I fullfilled my duties, but now I am still accountable every 6 months until I actually report in the courtroom. I guess if I don't actually serve in court, they can recycle my information every 6 months until I have completed my services entirely. So as a father of a young girl, I have to make plans, in case, I have to report. I don't know about you, but with a young one, changing plans and adapting to the court system isn't something that just happens on a dime!
The first part of this is just a rant on my part. I thought I would convey my feelings as I wait the final 10 minutes until I can call to verify if I have to report or not. Waiting...waiting....waiting...dial tone....answer...key in my code...
Ugh...part2
This is why I rant. Now, I am instructed to recall between 11 and 12 tomorrow morning for an update on my status. That means, I can't go to work (45 minutes away), and have to sit and wait for the results. Will I have to go to court, or am I relieved? Stay tuned for the next episode...
Ugh.
This is one of the most annoying and inconvenient things we as citizens must deal with. It isn't so much that we have to possibly spend a few hours in court to do my service in society, that is not the issue, my issue is having to block out my whole day, and possibly whole life (ie. Scott Peterson trial took months and months) for the "possibility" that I might have service longer than one day. If I was getting paid for services, maybe I wouldn't complain, but let's face it, the wage they pay is not something to get excited about.
The biggest complaint I have is the lack of knowledge about what we are doing. I have set a reminder for myself to call after 5 as directed, to check to see IF I have to even show up. As discussed earlier, this is the 3rd time I have gone through this in 2006-2007. The first two times I fullfilled my duties, but now I am still accountable every 6 months until I actually report in the courtroom. I guess if I don't actually serve in court, they can recycle my information every 6 months until I have completed my services entirely. So as a father of a young girl, I have to make plans, in case, I have to report. I don't know about you, but with a young one, changing plans and adapting to the court system isn't something that just happens on a dime!
The first part of this is just a rant on my part. I thought I would convey my feelings as I wait the final 10 minutes until I can call to verify if I have to report or not. Waiting...waiting....waiting...dial tone....answer...key in my code...
Ugh...part2
This is why I rant. Now, I am instructed to recall between 11 and 12 tomorrow morning for an update on my status. That means, I can't go to work (45 minutes away), and have to sit and wait for the results. Will I have to go to court, or am I relieved? Stay tuned for the next episode...
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