As a lifelong resident of the Burgh, I love this town. I grew up in the city, live in the suburbs of the South Hills & traveled Allegheny County & all of the bordering counties as an outside sales representative for 15+ years.
As one of the most important investments in a person's life, I recognize the skills & experience it takes to make a real estate transaction successful.
1. Preparation: Being prepared means having knowledge of the market, helping determine your financial stability & dealing with the emotions that accompany real estate. The better I know your wants & needs, the better equipped I am to help you accomplish your goals.
2. Communication: Answering your questions efficiently & promptly is very important, as is communicating with all of the people involved in the transaction. There may be as many as 10-15 parties involved in a single transaction & regular communication is the glue that holds everything together.
3. Knowledge: Not only do I know the landscape of Pittsburgh well, I also know the process. Explaining contracts, meeting deadlines & managing hiccups is part of the job. I am a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer, Certified Negotiation Expert, have a B.A. in Writing & enjoy marketing. When I don't have the answers, I've built long term relationships in the industry from title companies to contractors with a wealth of experience that I can draw upon when needed.
4. Service Oriented: In short, I work for YOU. It's my goal to ensure the 3 "P's" for your transaction: Positive, Productive & Peaceful. Allowing me to take care of the process ensures you have more time to enjoy the important people & things in your life.
5. Dedication: For me, real estate is more than square footage or a place to lay your head, it's a collection of memories, it's security for your family & relationships you build in your journey. Knowing I'm a part of that journey is why I love helping others and having that prospective makes me a better agent.