My 7-Point Commitment to Real Estate Clients

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If you click "Contact Agent" on Zillow, you won't find me. I don't believe in pay-to-play relationships and want to work with those who choose me because I've earned it based on my reputation. 

Only a small percentage of local agents are Full-Time agents. While I am full-time, I am not interested in being a high-volume producer or having “a closing per week.” My hands-on, research heavy approach is not easily scalable. I own just 3 yard signs and I don’t buy web leads for a reason. The reason is your success.

In addition to my two Master's Degrees, I am constantly evaluating advanced training in the real estate profession. At this time I am certified as the following:

Accredited Buyer's Representative

Luxury Home Specialist

Resort & Second Property Specialist

At Home With Diversity

Pricing Strategy Advisor

Home Finance Resource

Commitment to Excellence

Dual State Licensee WI / MN

Rotary Club of La Crosse: Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow & Board Member 

Junior Achievement of the Coulee Region: Board Member & Classroom Instructor

Jaycees of Wisconsin: Volunteer & Conference Presenter 

Miss America Organization: Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest Judges’ Chair 

Onalaska Art Keepers: Marketing & Lead Content Creator 

League of Women Voters: Member & Election Poll Worker

It is dependent on the volume of new listings hitting the market, but typically 4-8 hours weekly.

There are a few ways!

Every Day

• Review each new listing as it goes live on the MLS
• Monitor social media platforms to review consumer comments on listings
• Check online listing sites (e.g. Craigslist or Marketplace) for FSBO competition 

Every Week

• Tour luxury properties on the market
• Review pending/contingent/sold property stats
• Evaluate time on the market for relevant properties

Every Month

• Update my market stats by County (La Crosse, Trempealeau, Monroe, Vernon, Richland)
• Meet with fellow Raven Realty agents to discuss current market
• Write blog posts to help consumers stay apprised of market trends

Every Quarter

• Create CMAs for select past clients to evaluate their equity, upon request

Sales and Marketing since 2006, full-time real estate since 2022. Buying, building, renovating, and selling luxury since 2008.

I use the standard WB-1 Residential Listing Contract – Exclusive Right to Sell from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. We will complete the fields together based on my findings and our conversation about goals during our First Appointment and my subsequent real estate market research. 

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You will be talking and working directly with me. I limit my client numbers so I can maintain the level of hands-on time needed to accomplish your goals.

We will discuss this during our Marketing conversation, but often it will be me, in conjunction with the Buyer’s Agent. Generally, I will demonstrate your Home first, then step aside while the Buyer’s side goes through again. At a very minimum, I’m having a thorough pre-showing conversation with the other agent to verify they have up-to-the-minute information, including current activity on your Home.

Marketing is SO CRITICAL and varies by property. Here's a story about the difference it can make. 

During a pre-listing appointment, I will share my overview and process with you. 

Depending on your specific property, we will determine which elements are needed.

As a general rule, a percentage of the agreed upon gross commission income (GCI) will be committed to marketing your property. 

Part of my process includes providing you with a customized marketing plan specific to your property. More information on how I market a home for sale is included in my Pre-Listing Guide.

My preference is designated agency (separate Buyer and Seller brokerage representation) for the sake of consumer protection. There may be a case where I, or another Raven Realty agent, are on opposite sides of the transaction. We will absolutely discuss your options if this rare situation arises.

Designated agency: 

In a designated agency relationship, a broker may assign two agents to work with the parties: one to represent the seller as a seller’s agent, and one to represent the buyer as a buyer’s agent. Each agent provides full negotiation services to the respective client, offering advice and opinions to assist that client even if that advice favors the interests of that client over the broker’s other client. Each agent also keeps the confidential information of each client private. Both parties must consent in writing to create designated agency.

Multiple representation: 

In multiple representation (without designated agency), or “dual agency,” as we used to call it, the agents working with the buyer and seller take on a neutral role in negotiations. Each agent working with the parties prepares contract proposals as directed by the client, but may not provide either party with advice about how to gain advantage over the other. While a multiple representation relationship may limit the services provided to a particular client, it does increase the likelihood of the right buyer and seller finding each other. Without party consents to a multiple representation relationship, the company is not able to show its buyer clients the listings of its seller clients.

Usually, I’m responding to email within the hour. Text messages I get to more quickly, but you’ll never wait more than a half-day. The only times this is not possible is if I am meeting with a client or it is dedicated family time.

I follow your lead. I realize that many Sellers are busy during the day with work and other commitments, meaning much of our communication may happen in the evening or on weekends. This is expected and welcome. In the off chance I am unable to take a call, we will set a time.