Realtors talk about support networks
A: Having been an agent and a real estate broker for 33 years, I can say it takes a village to sell homes. I have been very fortunate to develop long-standing relationships with people I know I can depend on to help me serve my clients effectively and successfully.
At the Grubb Co. we have an amazing team to help us serve our clients. Our transaction coordinators make sure our listings and escrows run smoothly. Our management team vets everything we put out to the public, whether it is information in the MLS or our listing disclosure packets. It is our duty to make sure our clients and other agents receive the most thorough, accurate and transparent information available. Maintaining the public’s trust and the trust of your fellow agents is imperative.
Home stagers who understand the appropriate design aesthetic for a home, dependable inspectors, handymen, painters and gardeners are all part of the stable.
It is also critical to have a trusting relationships with a title company and a lender. Clients need to know that their questions and concerns can be addressed at a moment’s notice. These relationships are forged over many years.
There are so many moving parts in this business and vast network of support is a must for a Realtor. But perhaps the most important source of support is from a Realtor’s family, as the hours are not always predictable.
Anian Tunney, Grubb Co., (510) 339-0400, ext. 217,
tunney@grubbco.com
A: A Bay Area Realtor needs a great support staff and supervision to close a deal in our ultracompetitive market. People’s life savings and investments are on the line, and it is important to have the backing of a recognized brand with a good reputation.
The support and accountability in a Realtor’s office is critical in making sure the details of a transaction are scheduled and met. The details are many, including inspections, disclosures, financials and sticking to time lines.
Having a support team of available broker and owners, experienced loan agent partners, inspectors and title officers will make a transaction seamless when they are wisely chosen and are communicating on a regular basis.
Having available brokers is important within an office to supervise and hold real estate agents accountable for meeting time lines and providing proper disclosures to buyers and sellers. Karin Cunningham, Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices California Realty, (650) 438-3504, karinc@bhhscalreal.com
A: In our fast-paced real estate environment, a good support system is crucial. I am fortunate to have a great broker who can strategize and problem-solve when needed.
I also count my fellow Realtors as an important part of my support crew and can always count on them for vital market information. Most buyers and sellers are well educated about the process, but don’t have the resources it takes to complete a transaction. That’s where a Realtor with a vast network makes all the difference.
The best teams include inspectors, mortgage brokers, a great escrow officer, an architect, stager, color consultant and a painter. Closing the deal with a strong buyer is the easy part. Thanks to technology, a lot can get done through texting, e-mailing and electronic signatures. The real key to closing is to make sure that buyer has the support after they get the keys to help them turn the house they bought into their home. Regina Jacobs, Bay Sotheby’s International
Realty, (510) 693-7973, regina.jacobs@sothebysrealty.com