To piggy back on my buddies Dale and Carl, it really is a great ideal to get a home inspection. Whether you're buying a resale home or a new home, the price you pay now is the price you save later. Building codes change all the time, so you must know how your home falls into that. Also, don't be discouraged if your 10+ year homes doesn't fall into the local codes and you feel the home of your dreams you're looking to buy is going to be a headache, your agent should negotiate a one years service contract, paid by the sellers to protect you and your investment.
Dispite what the news is telling you, it is really a good time to be a homeowner.
You hired me. I hope I met all your needs and more. My professionalism and love for the industry speaks volumes..... We've laughed, we've worked, we've dined and counter offered. Now, we've closed and found you the home of your dreams.
You've expressed your gratitude and thanks, I reciprocated and really value our relationship. So I know you need the time to move in, get organized and get the furniture in order. I just ask for one thing; can I have you're referrals?
If I've done you the job, offered you advice, or even if you know me from a former lifetime; your referrals are invaluable to me for my existence in this business. Remember the smile on your face at closing? Let's let someone else benefit from me, to get their smile going.
With all the problems in the world today and our "economy" in this "crisis" people you know still need to buy and sell. That's where I come in, I will, you know we've just left closing, take care of them.
Who do you know looking to buy and sell in the San Antonio area? I'm your retired veteran, your full time Realtor. I'm here to stay, because I love this business, it's been a part of my life for the better part of my life, and because I care. I made a difference for you; let me make a difference for those you know.
Getting in the real estate business, I decided I should dress the part. I love looking professional, and having my clients working with someone dressed the part. Do you make an effort to wear clothes that reflect you as a professional? If not, you should I even offer this advice to the "well established" brokers and agents. You look like a professional, people treat you as such. Doesn't take a whole lot of time to make the effort, so, make the effort. I like looking like a professional, and being the part. It's all part of the package.
Just to relax and enjoy... this is a blog post for you to showcase where you are, where you work and what are your areas of expert! All you have to do is check in with the area you service, your specialty and how you are the "go to" person" in your area and why.
Don't limit it to my fellow agents; I want to hear from all aspects of the real estate community! This should be very interesting and I look forward to the responses.
Kind of like a mini "about me" blog! I'll be the first to respond......
You are looking to make that step; buying a home. Great! It's still one of the best investments you can do! Now, I have to give you a bit of advice; as a real estate professional, I can't tell what neighborhood is "crime good" or not for you. Your agent has a code of ethics that we follow, being a real estate professional and a veteran that proudly served for over 20 years, ethics is a core value that I honor and follow without questions.
As a homebuyer, looking and hearing about the new state of affairs and industry advantages, research the area. You will be happy if you do. Do your home work; it'll pay off in the end. Trust me! I had clients I offer this advice to and they still thank me for the suggestion.
I recommend going by an area at different times of the day to get a real feeling of the neighborhood. While I can't, as a Realtor, steer you from one area or another, I do suggest you take the time to become familiar with the neighborhood you find a home you are interested in. You won't regret this advice in the end, trust me.
Real estate involves several diffent aspects and you need to ensure that you do your home work. You agent is your guide, your key, your professional, and the one that ensures that you get the best deal, on the buyers side and seller side. We are trained and study the market, to ensure you we provide the best information/knowledge and advice to aide you in the right choice.
You find your agent doesn't meet this criteria? Guess what? Fire him, find you a Realtor that will match your enthusiasm and make your needs his job. Don't be "put on the spot" thinking you have to work with someone you're not happy with! You are making my industry better by screening your agents, hold them to the highest standards! I do all I can to please my clients, why shouldn't they??? I expect and demand that my fellow agents handle your needs right! Point blank! Trust me; there are other agents that agree with my beliefs. The real agents are here for you, and take our "code of ethics" as a way we do business. I look forward to working with you and them.
I'm your retired veteran, your full time REALTOR©. I make your home buying or selling as stress free as possible. I service the Guadalupe, Bexar, Comal, and Wilson counties.
Real estate is an ever changing industry. What you need is someone to offer you their full time service to suit your needs and goals. As your REALTOR, I strive to make certain that our working relationship provides you with knowledge, loyalty, and a pledge to ensure that you are in the best hands! I specialize and service the Northeast, North and Northwest areas of San Antonio, in particular the Schertz, Cibolo, Shavano Park, Stone Oak Lavernia, Marion, Universal city, Converse, Selma, and Seguin and more! If you're not sure if I'm in your area of interest, just give me a call or email and we'll make it happen! "I don't know" is not in my vocabulary, I will find you an answer! No message, note, or email will go unanswered. No phone call/voicemail will go unreturned; my dedication is based on how I would like to be treated! If I can bring satisfaction, fulfillment, and positive results beneficial to you and your interests, and provide you with a professional, confident, and desired result, then I'm on the right track. We work as a team to find or sell your home. I keep you fully informed in the whole process. I make your home buying and selling needs are as stress free as possible. I'm your retired veteran, your full time REALTOR. www.fabailey.com. My success is your satisfaction.
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I specialize in first time home buyers, and sellers, move up buyers and sellers, investors and every aspect of residential real estate. Period. Through various courses and studying the market, I'm there to with your every need in real estate. Dedicated to work with personnel from military to civilians to retirees. I want to ensure all your needs are taken care of, whether I represent you as a buyer's agent, seller's agent, or intermediary services. I'm passionate about real estate and consider myself a real estate professional! I'm new home sales certified, your Texas affordable home buyer specialist, your accredited buyers rep and a Graduate Real Estate Institute, and your wealth of knowledge on the greatest investment you may make. I have over 20 years of human resource experience that strengthen my services to you; customer service is my way of life!
Hello, Hope all is well. We just wanted to say thank you for everything. Being so new to this home buying experience was pretty scary for us, but you made it a great one. So 'again we just wanted to say "Thank you SO SO SO much."
Melody, Jeremy & Jeremiah
I contacted Mr. Frank Bailey a while back as I am going to relocate from Puerto Rico to the Texas area by this coming summer. Mr. Bailey immediately emailed me listings of homes that met my criteria he never overlooked not even one detail of what I was asking for. Frank not even once was pushy with me. He touched base with me very often and gave me a lot of useful information about home buying and the area that I am looking at ( as i do not know anything of the area)
Frank has GREAT customer service and he makes it easy to ask any question or concern you may have.
It really feels like you are talking to a friend instead of a realtor. I emailed him quite often and always get a reply by the following day if not the same day, or many times I send him an email and while I am online I receive his response immediately. I strongly recommend any one looking for a realtor to contact Frank Baileys you will NOT regret it ........
I rate Frank 5 STARS!
Mr. Frank Bailey went above and beyond in helping us before, during and after purchasing our home. He was precise and followed up on every detail. He did an excellent job! I highly recommend Mr. Frank Bailey as your Realtor.
Patricia A Hamilton
Dear Mr. Gluckman,
I am writing to tell you about the amazing service provided by Mr. Frank Bailey.
In May of this year I accepted a new position in San Antonio. This may not seem like a big deal or move to most people; however, at the time I was living in Korea! I found Mr. Bailey through the TRULIA website. I browsed his site and found it answered most of my questions. Additionally, his site was user friendly for DOD employees. That told me he understood what I would encounter as I made a move from overseas.
I contacted him as well as approximately four other agents who had listings on TRULIA. Frank answered my inquiry in a matter of hours. (this is saying a lot with a 13 hour time difference) One or two of other agents answered inquiries but it took days, so I figured I would not be important to them so I dropped all communication. On the other hand, Frank answered all my questions, took all my specifications about what I was looking for and started finding listings that I could review. The amazing part........it did not matter what time of day I e-mailed from Korea, Frank seem to answer! At one point I had to ask him if he ever slept.
I started out thinking I would be renting a home, only natural I had never owned a home. That whole paradigm shifted, Frank arranged for me to contact a loan officer and I was pre-approved for my first home loan. I had a specific builder in mind and type of house. Frank listened patiently and put all the requests together. As the time arrived for me to move to San Antonio Frank stayed in touch and reminded me of the important things to look for when purchasing a home.
I arrived in San Antonio on 27 June. Frank and I were looking at homes the next morning. Based on our conversations he had lined up showing with four builders, including the one I had mentioned. On that one day we went to four builders locations and looked at 10 homes and I found the one I really liked! In fact, it was a home by another builder! He helped through all phases of the purchase right through closing! In fact even after I closed and could not get off work to go to the city office to transfer the name of house he went in my stead to the City of Cibolo administrative offices and took care of the paper work for me!
My profession incorporates measuring and critiquing customer service, Frank exemplifies superior "world class" service! His attention to detail, finely honed ability to listen to the customer and match their needs to available homes epitomizes the skills of a true professional. I will gladly refer his name to anyone looking for a Realtor who will work for the client and go the extra mile!
Sincerely
Charlotte Hogan
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