TRUSTING all parties in a Real Estate transaction

Trust is such an important component in business transactions and incredibly important when it comes to completing a successful real estate transaction.

I trust my clients to honor their commitments to me as I honor my commitments and responsibilities to them. I trust the LENDER to do their job and have all the Is dotted and Ts crossed when we go to the closing table. I trust the TITLE COMPANY to do a thorough title search and provide a professional and pleasant closing experience for my client. I trust the other AGENT to have their ducks in a row and work toward a successful closing in a professional manner. I trust my BROKER to have my back when I need his help (and he always has - THANKS Jim Windmiller!).

So I decided to take Mike Jones's advice and, during this slow time (while the phone is definitely NOT ringing!), write a post about a business referral partner I trust. This coming weekend our local association is holding our Affiliate of the Year awards dinner. I was privileged to nominated a lender whom I trust implicitly. His name is TOBIN DIXON with VISION MORTGAGE in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Why does Tobin deserves this award? Tobin always offers a helping hand and seems genuinely interested in not just making money, but making people connections and building bridges that inspire trust and confidence. He is impeccably honest and a time-sensitive communicator. He tells his clients (both real estate professionals and borrowers) the TRUTH (wow, what a concept!)! He cares more about PEOPLE than MONEY, which (sadly) the current economic crises has shown is a rare commodity in this industry that has been plagued by greed and a "ME FIRST" mentality.

Tobin is a TEAM PLAYER. He has sponsored several events for the Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors (new member orientations and a continuing ed event).

Finally, Tobin Dixon is REAL and AUTHENTIC. No game face. No hype. When you work with Tobin you get the real deal. He inspires me to be a better person and Realtor. Each week, Tobin sends out a weekly Mortgage Rate Update that not only provides interest rates, but provides industry news and thoughtful analysis and information on the current economic climate both locally and nationally.

So, here's a shout out to Tobin. I I hope you are the recipient of the "Affliliate of the Year" award this weekend. You deserve it!