Before - I was BLIND. Now, I see. That pretty much sums up my time here in the 'Rain.
These days, I have been working on my limiting beliefs. I'm slowly coming out of it. Where I come from and how I was brought up has alot to do with whom I am today but they are just stories I crafted along the way. Every day can be a struggle if I do not choose to see my world in a positive light. Yet, I am ready to re-create my story each day.
I grew up in a Perfectionist household. If you cannot be the best, you shouldn't even try. My father stopped me from getting tennis lessons because he told me that there's only going to be one John McEnroe, one Boris Becker and one Steffi Graff in the world. If you can't be good like them, don't even waste your time. Growing up, I'm not the most intelligent in my class. In fact, I struggled with taking tests even though I feel I am fairly brilliant. I just sucked at exams. I "wrote myself off" as someone who's never good enough. Yet, I'm always out there to prove my own worthiness in everything I do. That's why when I decided to play in the 'Rain, I decided to become one of the world's top real estate bloggers.
Fast forward to my first few years in real estate. My limiting belief brought me to set up a buyer rebate policy because I didn't know any other way why a client would want to work with me. (Now, if this is your business policy, what I am about to share with you has nothing to do with you. All the thoughts are just mine. So, please do not take it personally.) That was the only way I saw myself as the VALUE PROPOSITION to my clients' transaction - was the added paycheck at the end of the transaction. I didn't know any better.
So, in November 2006, I found Active Rain. I played around here not knowing what would become of my blogging. My first coach was Jennifer Allan and she helped me get out of that. 3 years later in October 2009, I constantly receive emails and compliments about my writing. I never knew the writer in me. My new coach, Kathy Eppley even told me that I have a gift of writing. When she first said it, I thought she was joking or trying to be nice. But when I evaluated my time here on Active Rain, these three years have definitely been something. As I help her get up to speed with Active Rain, little did I know how much time I have invested in becoming the blogger, the encourager, the person that I am. Gone are the days would I make up excuses for myself - that I speak English as a 2nd language, that I come from a different country, hence I talk funny.
I really cant say because I would never know what it would be like if it was not for the time I paid here on Active Rain. A local realtor had just wrote me asking me if I'm willing to share how I become a prolific blogger. She hasnt gained the presence she liked and her blogging hasnt really paid off. I wrote her back to tell her that there are plenty of business for everyone. I'm never afraid of sharing with agents that work in my area. In fact, whenever we do work together, instead of being in adversary positions, if we were business partners, doesn't that make our transaction go so much smoother for our clients because our personal agenda is out of the picture?
I could tell you that had it not been with the people that changed my views on things, I would not have reacted in that manner. Although Katerina Gasset is awesome for her SEO, Katerina is first, my personal friend that we could talk about family and our faith. Katerina shared with me the Law of Abundance and helped me changed from the scarcity mindset. Ask Broker Bryant and Missy Caulk the times they picked up the phone to help me when they knew I needed it most. They helped me become the best listing agent in my area. Getting the appointments is what I'm working on these days, but with their help, I've nailed each and every one of the listing interviews but one in 3 years. Now, Active Rain did ALL that for me. Had it not been for AR, I'm still wondering what on earth I'm doing. One thing is for sure, there would not be a 3:16 team REALTY. I wouldn't have gone out on my own. Each and everyone of you had made my journey in becoming an awesome Realtor/ broker for my company so much easier and knowledgeable. Gary Woltal is my biggest supporter and he constantly encourage and believe in me. The thought of Sheldon Neal just encourages me to get out there more and share myself with others. Bill Gassett and Lenn Harley are people I can always count on to bounce ideas. And I have so many cheerleaders in my troop. All 657 of them that would be totally impossible to acknowledge each one. Susan Mangigian watched over me and I do business with John Cannata.
Your own journey on Active Rain is yours to craft. I could talk until I'm blue in the face about the changes made here, but if you didn't experience it on your own, it wouldn't mean a thing. Just remember, it's your choice to play here in the 'Rain. How you make of it depends on what you are willing to put in and get out.
The secret about gaining a presence here on Active Rain. It's all in your attitude. You could never possibly receive enough all that you have given out.
So, what are you waiting for????? Craft your own Before and After Active Rain story.
Celeste Sally Cheeseman said that I'm so positive, but I'm not always this way (smile)...
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Loreena Yeo
Realtor®/ Broker of 3:16 team REALTY
(214) 783-2210
loreena@loreenayeo.com
Super-serving Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area communities and other surrounding areas.
Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team REALTY)
Before Active Rain & Now - I Couldn't Have Done It Without YOU!
Donna Harris of Austin TX enlightened me with her post about Blog Action Day. She mentioned that all bloggers across the world is supposed to write about the same topic. This year, it's about Climate Control.
I do my part in keeping the environment green and safe. However, if I said I was totally out there and advocating it, I'd be stretching the truth a little too much. However, doing my part as an active blogger, I want to participate in my very own Blog Action Day.
Bringing the topic a little closer to home, I want to share some tips about Climate Control in our homes. Yup, I'm talking about the thermostat.
First of all, if you are not using a programmable thermostat, consider install one. The newer ones are much more efficient and you can set them to run on timers. Depending on how much you are at home, you could set the temperature in your home differently. They run about $75 - $100 depending on name brands.
The best way of having your home designed for maximum energy efficiency depends on your budget and the size of your home. Assuming you have a fairly large house, it may not be surprising to have 3 zones: common areas, master bedroom and secondary bedrooms. Using the programmable thermostat, could you see how you could control the efficiency of energy usage in your home? Most single story homes run on 1 unit while 2-story homes run on 2 units.
Also, if you are away from your home for more than 6 hours, you could set a 10 degree temperature difference between your comfort level and your "away" temperature. This also depends on the design of your home. If you have open areas, 2-story high spaces in your family rooms, then this may not work in your favor.
The best way to know how to run your home energy efficiently is to hire an energy efficiency evaluation company. Part of their job is to check for leaks in seals of your dooors and windows. A service like this may cost you between $600 - $900 including taking care of the "problem areas" in the DFW area. In the long run, this brings you significant savings.
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(214) 783-2210
loreena@loreenayeo.com
Super-serving Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area communities and other surrounding areas.
Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team REALTY)
Originally Posted on Blog Action Day: Climate Control - Bringing it a Little Closer to Home.
Last weekend (Early October 2009) was the first opportunity in North Texas to turn out the furnace in our homes. If you have not had your furnace looked at and service in a while, maybe it's time to do that. I am proud to endorse ACAR Air Conditioning & Heating for your furnace service and tune-up this Fall.
It is not easy to find a contractor that would show up at the time where he said he would. On top of that, trust may also be a big issue with some of these service companies. ACAR Air Conditioning & Heating meets these requirements and more.
Owner, Alex Castelan has been in the business since 1985 serving all of Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. An immigrant from Mexico, Alex has a personable quality when you meet him face-to-face. He speaks very good English and he takes time to explain to you what is it that he's doing. He has a heart of a teacher and he will make you a much more educated homeowner about your a/c and heating units in your home. I am a better real estate agent for my clients because of the knowledge Alex cared to impart to me every time I meet with him. Alex Castelan and ACAR Air-Conditioning & Heating is truly worth its weight in gold.
Alex runs his company with his crew all over the DFW metroplex. His service call is only $39.95 and it may be applied towards the cost of the repairs if more work was needed. Alex also inspects a/c and heating units for home buyers to help them make a professional evaluation about the a/c and heater. This charge is $69.95 - a small price to pay for a peace of mind. His company also cleans ventilation ducts as well as increasing energy efficiency of your home with insulation and/or radiant barrier insulation.
Alex always picks up his phone. When he cannot get to it, I was surprised that he said that he will return your call in the next 5 minutes in his voice mail. He actually mean it! How cool is that?
ACAR Air Conditioning and Heating is a member of the Better Business Bureau. He prides on not having complaint issues.
Again, this is a friendly reminder that if you have not had your furnace serviced, now is a great time to do it.
When you call Alex, please tell him that Loreena Yeo of 3:16 team REALTY referred you to him. He will take awesome care of you.
Contact:
Alex Castelan
Owner
ACAR Air Conditioning & Heating
214-882-9671
10923 Indian Trail Suite 106
Dallas TX 75229
PS: This post is not a paid advertisement. Good and honest service should be recognized and this is what it is.
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(214) 783-2210
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Super-serving Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area communities and other surrounding areas.
Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team
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Dallas ACAR Air Conditioning & Heating.
Children's consignment sales are one of my spring and fall favorite past times. I enjoy shopping there. I purchase my son's clothing/ age appropriate toys for the upcoming season during these sales. Just a few days prior to take, I collect the items my son no longer could wear, and re-sell them at the sale.
This weekend, Friday (10/16/09) and Saturday (10/17/09), Frisco Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS) is having their semi-annual sale, "Twice as Nice". The proceeds of the sale benefits the MOPS group of Frisco TX First Baptist Church.
On Friday (10/16/09), the Pre-Sale will begin from 6pm - 8pm. Qualified shoppers, volunteers, 1st time moms and 1st time expecting moms can shop during this pre-sale.
On Saturday (10/17/09), the Sale will begin at 7:30pm - 11:30am. The Half Price sale will begin from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Any items marked with an "x" will be sold at half the listed price.
Seller Information
If you are interested in selling your items, please have them ready and on location at the Frisco TX First Baptist Church on Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm or Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm. You will receive 60% of the proceeds from your sale. There is a $5 seller fee which will be deducted from your total sale.
If you would like to earn more, you can volunteer to work at least 1 shift and you will receive 70%.
Read about How to prepare your items for sale.
Read about Suggestions for Pricing.
Volunteer Information
If you work 1 or more shifts, you will make 70% from the proceeds of your sale. Find out about the Volunteer service schedule.
Come join us and have fun shopping!
Frisco TX First Baptist Church
7901 Main Street, Frisco TX 75034
For more information about the Consignment Sale, Twice as Nice.
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(214) 783-2210
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Super-serving Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area communities and other surrounding areas.
Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team
REALTY)
Frisco TX Baby/ Kid's Consignment FBC Mops Sale This Weekend 10/16/09 - 10/17/09
I just received this email from an ardent reader of my Active Rain blog. Just so you know, this is not a self-praise post about myself. My very intention is to share with you how much readers and subscribers of your blog could know so much about you - sometimes describing you to the T, just by reading your blog, your thoughts.
Don't view blogging the same way again. It's not just a marketing tool - though it's effective you want significance in your business - more than just being viewed as a real estate agent.
Your blog becomes your unique, compelling value proposition to do business with you. It's not just with 1 post, although it may not be surprising. In the end, people select "people" to do business with. If you tell others how much you care, how much you know - what makes you different from another realtor next door?
Blogging with a combination of personal posts, thoughts and views along with some market knowledge seems to have worked for me in the almost 3 years I've been here.
It's a different type of testimonial because I didn't do business with this reader. And do you know, that's totally acceptable too? You never know whom you may touch with your writing and your thoughts.
John Nordberg wrote:
We were searching for a new home and I was looking at an agent’s profile on Active Rain. After reading his information, I scrolled through the pages just to see what else was there and saw your “God First” heading which got my attention.
After reading a couple of your entries, I admired your bold conviction of putting your faith front and center of not only your personal life, but in your business life as well. I liked your observations and comments. I always want to support other brothers and sisters in Christ whenever possible. We need to encourage one another. Some of your other topics were about good common sense which is helpful to everyone and I really appreciated your opinions about moving here to America and what it means to you to be living here.
You are a good example of why this country was founded and why so many people want to come here seeking a better life. Opportunities are here if people are willing to study and work hard, and be part of the local community. This country welcomes immigrants who want to succeed and loves to see and hear about their success stories. Plus I like to learn more about other cultures and see how people from other countries view America and its people.
I signed up for your blog mailings and find most of them very inspiring and helpful. The ones about the Texas housing market doesn’t apply to me since we are living in Minnesota, but there is still very good information for those who are looking at homes and need to be more knowledgeable about the process.
I do enjoy the ones about everyday living and personal improvement and awareness.
About you personally; You seem to be very organized, methodical, highly motivated and try to have a positive outlook in whatever situation or project that you are involved in. You feel comfortable in a very structured environment but are willing to adapt and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone if needed.
It sounds like becoming a mother of a very energetic young child turned your world upside down, but you have adapted well to a newly slightly-chaotic lifestyle and like to discover new traits within yourself. You grew up in a home where education and discipline were strongly emphasized and have carried that attitude into adulthood.
You are open and honest about your shortcomings but are modest and humble about your strengths and successes. Status and wealth is not your priority. You realize that God and family come first above all else and your career is a blessing that should honor God in your daily activities.
You are always planning for the future and want to have security (emotional and financial) for the future instead of gratification in the present moment. Hard work and focus is the path. There are no shortcuts.
You are a quiet, introverted, pleasant person who has been thrust into an ever-changing, extroverted sales business where you are trying to find out how to best fit in and sell yourself within this business. What you may lack in the ‘selling’ area you make up in the ‘knowledge of the market’ area.
You want to develop a trusting relationship with your clients and find the ‘right fit’ for them instead of just pushing to sell a house.
You are ethical and practical in your business dealings and take a stand and voice your opinions when you see incorrect or misunderstood information. You like to work cautiously and systematically and are not a risk taker with your clients or in your personal life.
You like to be ‘plugged in’ to whatever communication and marketing tools are available and maybe feel uneasy if you are away from all of that. It is hard to relax and forget about that while on vacation, etc.
You love to help people where ever you can. You share your blog information and personal views; for one – to get yourself known in your business community, but also so that someone else may benefit from the lessons you have learned or practical information that you have read or heard about.
You never want to stop discovering new things about yourself and how you can be better in business, with your family, and as a Christian.
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Again, if you know my heart, this is not a big-headed post about myself. I just want to share with you how if you are open and transparent about yourself, people will appreciate it. Hence, perhaps when the opportunities arise, consider sending you a referral or better yet, invite you to become a part of their real estate transaction.
Just give it a try. If it doesn't work out, you can always go back to doing things your way.
Can you see how I put up 10 posts and make 10 significant, encouraging and positive comments a day in the 'Rain? It's putting your best foot foward every day - because you can.
PS: Thanks, John. I know you will read this too. Thank you for thinking all these about me.
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Realtor®/ Broker of 3:16 team REALTY
(214) 783-2210
loreena@loreenayeo.com
Super-serving Frisco, Plano, Dallas, McKinney, Allen, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, Dallas M-Streets, Dallas White Rock Lake area communities and other surrounding areas.
Copyright © 2009 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team
REALTY)
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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):
11914 Jereme Trail, Frisco TX 75035 (Plantation Resort)
1104 Ainsworth Dr, Anna TX 75409 (West Crossings)
4177 Republic Dr, Frisco TX 75035 (Heritage Lakes)
8906 Bretshire Dr, Dallas TX 75228 (East Dallas)
3rd and final Realtor® on the job.
Hilda Roznovsky
"For 2 long years I tried to sell my house without any success. Loreena sold fast and at a very fair price. If you are in her hand, you're in THE HANDS."
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Systematic Market Approach™ is a powerful advantage over your competition. It is also a marketing strategy that most Realtors ® do not use. It employs a combination of several proven techniques to effectively and successfully sell homes. The Systematic Market Approach™ is my unique proposal to sell your home and ultimately, to help you move onto the next chapter of your life. It is more than just a real estate sign in the yard, lock boxes, MLS exposure and the other normal stuff all real estate agents in town use.
The Systematic Market Approach™ consists of:
· A Complete Recommended List for Home Preparation including Staging. In order to obtain the results you want in the time frame satisfactory to you, staging is a requirement with the listing. I have a solid track record to prove this. Just ask!
· Lifestyle Marketing. Every home has a story and every home should be presented uniquely because of it. There is no cookie-cutter marketing plan in the Systematic Market Approach™. You ought to find out how lifestyle marketing will set you apart.
· Pricing. I perform a detailed comparison market analysis to obtain a suggested price range of which your property should sell for. This is an in depth market analysis that takes real research. It takes into consideration the available inventory on the market, pending contracts as well as sold market data. It compares features by features. At the end of the analysis, you will have a fairly accurate suggested price. · Web Exposure. I believe that the web is the most powerful marketing tool. Though chances are high that your home will be sold to a buyer who has a real estate agent representation, most buyers begin their search for their homes long before they work with an agent. Giving your listing the maximum exposure it deserves.
Your home deserves the best marketing plan with an unconditional guarantee. Let’s discuss this in further details at our listing appointment.
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.
Business Decisions of Short Sales & Foreclosures Create Artificial Real Estate Market Values
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.
If this is not sufficient to know if I am the right agent for your real estate transaction, find out more about me on a personal level here. Learn more About Me and My Company, 3:16 team REALTY.
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Todd Lehmann
"We needed to sell our house first, before we could purchase another. Tough task in this current housing market. And even in a Buyers market, both are a challenge. All I can say is, WoW! You far exceeded our expectations on both. Your dedication, knowledge, patience and professionalism is second to none. During the time when we were working with you, you were blessed with a new baby. Honestly, I was thrilled for and your husband, but a little concerned you may not be able to maintain your top notch performance in this highly completive housing market. Well, my concerns quickly faded as I realized, you had more energy than I did! While never compromising the health of your baby, you were always accessible, even if that meant talking to us from your hospital room. We joked all along about signing contracts right up until delivery and well, we did! You are truly committed to your clients. We got a fair price for the sell and found the "perfect" home for our family. You went above and beyond in my book. THANK YOU!!!! The happy memories we make in our new home will always include you and your family!"
"Loreena, you were so helpful in your advice on how to prepare and stage our home. We never dreamed it would sell the first weekend! How can we thank you enough! You're wonderful. You under-promised and over-delivered! You did what you said you would do and then, went beyond. You were out of the country our first week but we could still reach you daily. Thank you!"
Tom & Debbie Milner
Before the tech-sector crash in 2000, I was living in Plano. As you know, this area went from very affluent to on of the biggest foreclosure areas in the US. Fortunately, I survived it. Later, but while the affects of the crash were still very real I needed to move. I had contacted several realtors and several made less than a half-hearted effort to do anything except try to get exclusivity. This is when I found out that Loreena was doing real estate, so I contacted her and made an appointment.
When she arrived for our appointment, we went through the normal preliminary procedures and all was fine. Then she surprised us. She had already done most of the work and only needed to take a few pictures of the inside and determine the price that we would be comfortable asking. She also spent a great deal of time explaining to us how the whole sales process work and what we could expect. All was correct and explained to us in a way that was very pleasant, easy to understand with time for questions and with no condescension at all We were so impressed that we offered exclusivity.
About a week later, we moved to the east coast and left her in charge of the house. She made sure that all was being taken care of as we had arranged, with contractors. Then she went to work and very soon afterwards she had a buyer for us with many possibilities in their favor she was able to keep them interested in our house and they passes on all of the others. Their realtor was well seasoned and strong willed, but she held her ground and delivered a good price, and a painless sale. If you ask me, there is no better realtor than Loreena, because she puts her heart into the sale of the property and you can sense it and her sincerity.
Eric & Tomoko Yoshiyama-Quere
"Loreena is a highly educated Real Estate Broker in Frisco, TX. She ensures her clients are well represented and well informed throughout the Real Estate transaction. Loreena's has great enthusiasm and passion for Real Estate. If you are looking for a home to buy or sell in the surrounding area, I strongly recommend Loreena Yeo."
John Cannata
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My goals here on Active Rain are two-folds. The first and foremost is to serve my real estate clients and consumers by providing high quality and relevant local content, especially for the North Texas, greater Frisco & Dallas real estate markets. My other goal is to serve other real estate professionals in my area as well as those here on Active Rain.
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