Marcia Pierce-Rasmussen Associate Broker: My Story
ERA Brokers - Hurricane
435-635-4636
Real Estate
agents are there to help guide you through the process. They are required to
take 120 hours of classes to understand the whole process from beginning to
end. I remember graduating from the courses, passing my exams and getting my
license in the mail and thinking “Now what do I do?” My first client
was a seller finance deal with very little down. I was such a “newbie”. I had
no idea where to even begin. The classes were great for learning and
understanding the concepts of Real Estate but did not teach the practical applications
of working with all the emotions involved in any transaction and how to
actually go through the process from beginning to end.
I have been in
the Real Estate business since 2000. I worked hard for and received my
associate brokers license in 2007. I feel like I’ve been through the trenches
and seen more things in Real Estate then I would have ever thought possible.
Every time I think I’ve seen it all a new transaction occurs with something
that I’ve never seen before and did not expect. At this point in my life, Real
Estate has kind of become second nature. Someone very close to me suggested I
start a blog that begins to explain the challenging prospect of buying (or
selling, for that matter) Real Estate in the Southern Utah area, more
specifically, Zion Canyon. Thus, our story begins...
How to buy Real Estate in Zion Canyon area
Step 1: Research the area
The first step
in any purchase is to explore the area(s) where you want to buy a home and/or
property. Look around. Get out and talk to the neighbors, the town
officials, folks that work at the neighborhood cafes. See what amenities are
available in the area of your choice.
Make sure that
you and your lifestyle “fit” in your chosen area. I’ve seen
many buyers come to the Zion Canyon area because they "LOVE the mountains
and Zion Canyon as well as all the recreational activities the area has to
offer”. After a few years they put up a for sale sign on their home and move
because they didn’t research the neighborhood to see if they “fit” with the
people who live in the area. It could be almost anything. The neighbors, the
wildlife, the wind, or the sun. It is a great idea to look at all the aspects of the area and try to
picture yourself living there with EVERYTHING
it has to offer.
Step 2: Hire a Real Estate professional
Once you have
made your decision on the location the next step is to hire a Real Estate
professional. It is a good idea to research the area to find the agents who
specialize in that area. I do not recommend using any Realtor such as your cousin
up in Salt Lake to help you purchase a property in Springdale, Utah. I’ve seen
this happen and it leads to many problems and potentially threatens your
familial relationship with that person, all because you want them to get the
commission check.
Find the Realtors who specialize in your area
and talk to each of them. Interview them. I wouldn't recommend quizzing them on
the number of transactions closed and length of time in the business, but ask
them questions about who they are. What
are their likes and dislikes. What are their hobbies. Ask them how they would
solve certain dilemmas. You want to make sure your agent understands your needs
and has the ability to work for you.
I have met
many great agents out there. It is a pleasure to work with them in a
transaction because they really work hard for their clients and go the extra
mile to do everything they can to make sure each client is taken care of. I
have met other agents who seem to disappear once the papers are signed and do
very little else to earn the pay they receive. These agents, thankfully, are
few and far between but they are out there.
If you want to
ask for references from past clients
just ask. Most agents will be happy to give you a list of clients they have
serviced. You can also ask these folks how well they were taken care of
throughout the transaction.
Next week: "Financing"
For more information:
Marcia Pierce-Rasmussen
Associate Broker
435-619-3069
ERA Brokers - Hurricane, UT
10 North 100 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
435-635-4636
Associate Broker
435-619-3069
ERA Brokers - Hurricane, UT
10 North 100 West
Hurricane, UT 84737
435-635-4636
Visit her on the web at www.zioncanyonrealestate.com
http://zioncanyonrealestate.com/property-details/1640_acre_kolob_road_virgin_ut/0_13-147173/
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