Dava Behrens, Broker Corvallis, Oregon

Qualifications

Full time, full service, experienced agent that strives to do "what's best" for my clients by listening to their needs, acting in an appropriate manner and advising accordingly.

Experience: Originally licensed outside the State of Oregon in 1976, have worked as an agent or in the mortgage lending industry my entire career. My lending experience covered every aspect of lending from loan officer through delivery of loans to the secondary mortgage market. This experience has provided me with core knowledge and skills that enhances my ability to serve my clients. Additionally, I am knowledgeable about the construction process from foundation to finish.

Performance: Average over $11,000,000 annually in closed sales (listings sold and buyer transactions) over the last 3 years. Recognized as a leader and top producer in Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers real estate organization doing buiness in Corvallis, Oregon, Albany, Oregon, Philomath, Oregon and Lebanon, Oregon. Consistently achieving award levels of production. Goal oriented and driven to achieve Coldwell Banker International Presidents Circle, International Diamond award winner (multiple years), International Sterling Society honoree (multiple years)

Other qualifications:

• Active participant in community events and charitable organizations
• Board member (director) Willamette Association of Realtors® and member National Association of Realtors®, Realtors are a group of real estate professionals committed to the highest standards of public service and representation. Members must adhere to a strict code of ethics and professional standards and stay current on issues affecting real estate locally, state wide and nationally
• Certified Home Marketing Specialist: completed the nationally renowned Certified Home Marketing Specialist Course taught by Martha Webb; addressing in-depth market analysis, strategic pricing and effective home staging
• Certified Negotiations Specialist completed a program that allows Coldwell Banker sales associates to understand the emotional behavior buyers and sellers exhibit in the real estate process.
• Coldwell Banker Previews® Property Specialist designation which allows participation in a comprehensive marketing program designed specifically for marketing luxury residential properties.
• General Member of Council of Residential Specialist (CRS Candidate.) CRS agents provide their clients the benefits of advanced training, high levels of professional experience; highest standards of professional ethics; specific experience in managing residential transactions; and strong technical abilities to meet the demands of today's market.Graduate Realtor Institute® (The National Association of Realtors®) confers the GRI designation to professionals who have completed a comprehensive training program in the practical aspects of real estate.

Specialty Markets

Historic/Vintage Properties: In addition to "traditional" real estate business, I am very privileged to have had the opportunity to provide real estate services to buyers and sellers of properties of historic significance and vintage style in and around Corvallis, Oregon-Each property, like its current or future owner has its own character, style and needs. Finding the right personality for the property, meeting the needs and goals of the vintage home buying or selling public and working through the unique challenges presented by each property is what makes this segment of the market so satisfying.

I work primarily in Linn and Benton Counties, which include Albany, Philomath, Corvallis and the surrounding areas. There are many historically significant homes in the area, especially around the Oregon State University campus, in the historic Albany downtown as well as rural properties in the surrounding countryside.

First Time Homebuyers: One of the most emotionally satisfying aspects of my career is the opportunity to mentor and provide services to first time homebuyers. I feel that I'm doing my part to protect their interests as they pursue the "American Dream" of homeownership. It's not always an easy path, nor a fast one, but it's one of the most rewarding aspects of my business. The process of teaching the language of real estate and the processes associated with this major financial commitment are immensely satisfying. Having been trained participate in the teaching of the required Homeownership Training Classes sponsored by Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services (formerly Corvallis Neighborhood Housing Services) enhances my ability to assist my first-time homebuyer clients

Luxury Home Market: With a track record of successfully representing buyers and sellers of luxury properties and having completed a prescribed certification course to earn the Previews® Property Specialist designation, I am well equipped to respond to the special needs of this specific market area. The Previews® course covers topics such as developing detailed market analysis for sellers of luxury homes and how to make use of Previews® resources to implement specialized marketing plans that will expose exceptional properties to affluent buyers on a world wide basis. Through the success of this program, Coldwell Banker Previews International is a world leader in the marketing of luxury homes.

The Previews® Program is exclusively for luxury residential properties. Properties should be priced within the top 10% price range of the local marketplace or $500,000 whichever is higher. In addition to price, the property should be of exceptional quality and style, and reflect the prestigious image of the Previews Program.

Dava Behrens is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Oregon.

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Some Kind Words from Clients (very nice to hear)

"Hi Dava,

Here's a donation for the food drive--what a great idea! I hope you are doing well & selling lots of houses :-)... " J

"Dava was fabulous! She crossed all her "T's" and dotted all here "I' s" -- Very thorough! A very appreciated service -- Thanks Again for all your hard work!" TS

"Dava was so helpful in helping us prepare our house for a quick sale. She had a great list of must address/fix, and she even found (referred) "people" to do the work. It was the least amount of pain for us." GA

"Dear Dava,

Thank you so much for all of your help. Your professionalism, dedication and attention to detail went way beyond the cal... You were a calming influence... Dava -- You are the best!" GG

"Dava was absolutely great, especially with an out-of state purchase & move. We will recommend her to everyone!" AS & JM

"Dear Dava,

We just wanted you to know how grateful we are for all your help in moving us to Corvallis. We love it here and remark often how much we enjoy our house. Thank You" A, G & L

"Dava was excellent! She was both professional and down to earth/easy to approach. I miss seeing her!" TW

"Dava was extremely helpful during our escrow period and also during my off & on search for two plus years." TP

"Love working with Dava! She is so knowledgeable & professional & we truly appreciate her expertise and her friendship." PB

"This is the third property I have purchased using Dava as my agent. I am not local so she has to fit a lot of business into a few days and probably has more follow-up issues than with most buyers. I am completely satisfied that Dava is representing my best interest. I would have no reluctance to recommend her." NJ

"Dava is AWESOME. She knows how hot homes sell. She let us know when the right home came on the market. She did not bother us with homes that didn't meet our "MUST" criteria" . G & T

"Dava was fantastic. After all was said and done with the challenge I presented to her, I'd be surprised if she made any money on me. Exceptional realtor. Steered me away from poor choices when I was anxious -- Great Lady." JR

"Dava was wonderful! She made the process as easy as possible for us. I would highly recommend her!" LK

"We have purchased two homes through Dava and have sold one. With each service we felt confident that Dava would handle all transactions properly. Most recently , we made an offer on a house, got our old house prepared to go on the market, sold our house and moved into the new house -- within eight weeks. Dava guided us expertly through this busy process". JH

"Dava helped us with a FSBO transaction and her assistance was invaluable. She was a bigger help to us by far than our realtor who sold our house in [another town]. She is wonderful -- thank you Dava." AM

"Dava is amazing! One of a kind! We think the world of her." BE

"Very impressed with the knowledge and detailed attention in all aspects of presale and sale. Always "available" and did extras to help the move and sale go smoothly--as she promised! We love Dava! Almost sorry it's all done as we won't be seeing her, but hope to "stay in touch." Happy Sellers (two happy faces)" LW

"Dear Dava, You are the bomb!! We, as before are so impressed and thank you so much for your realty services. You took good care of us... " TW

"Dava will get our highest recommendation every time! The service we received from Dava was unbeatable! " RM

"Dava is awesome! We have already recommended her to potential home buyers!" DS

"... We are now spending our first Christmas in many years in our own home thanks to ... and her expertise. She helped us do the impossible -- find a single-level home tailored to our non-traditional requirement... She not only persisted with a very short closing date (despite seller delays) but also was our advocate at the closing...

We respect her knowledge, her professionalism and her positive approach and willingness to help us at a moment's notice. Her dedication and lover of her work obvious at each of our meetings..." G & J