By Sean Patrick O'Feery, July 13, 2019
Adriane and Adam came to me by referral! Thank you Jesse and Gerard- You’re the best!!
Adriane and Adam became understandably frustrated with their agent, when after nine months and nine different offers, they had not gotten an offer accepted. When we met they said “We are tired, but determined.” I can only imagine.
So, when we got our first offer accepted and moved smoothly through a really sweet sale it was a total win. It was the best kind of win because this home had very few repairs needed, it was in an area that had been their ideal and the price was well within their range.
This also got me thinking about what I do to promote my clients offer and make it worthy of a sellers consideration. Here are some items that I think are important:
- Focus on the details when you start: get all the numbers dialed before putting in an offer: price, down payment, earnest money and timeline. What do my buyers need? What do the sellers want? How can we bring those two together?
- Presentation: How can I present the best offer to another agent? I include a cover letter that lays out the details to the offer. I format it in an easy way for listing agent to present to their clients. I make sure all the documents are complete and all details are defined before sending it off.
- Reputation: I don’t know if you’ve ever had a working interaction with an individual and said to yourself, ‘Never Again!’ Fortunately, it’s very rare, but there have been a couple. Listen, REALTORS® are people too and having a good reputation in this little/big town can be a worthy consideration.
- Communication: It’s an important decision making factor for my clients when they choose me as their agent. Why wouldn’t a cooperating agent advocate for the offer I’m presenting if my communication with them is good and all other factors are the same? My goal is to be considerate as much as possible, work toward solutions, advocate for my client, respect timelines and when I send my offer over, I give the sellers agent a call and let them know an offer is coming in!
If you would like to discuss your next move, I would be happy to buy you a beer, cuppa or kombucha so we can sit down together and discuss how we can make it a good one!
Sean O'Feery
Broker | Earth Advantage | ADU Specialist | OR
Hello my name is Sean Patrick O'Feery,
I am thrilled to give you the attention to detail and service that you deserve from a skilled, motivated and intuitive Real Estate agent. I love this work and will make your purchase or sale to be as smooth, rewarding and exciting and it should be.
I have recently remodeled two homes with my wife and we own a couple of great rentals. Maintaining great relationships with vetted contractors is a must in my life and work.
I spend winters watching the snow reports of Baker, Steven’s, Crystal, Brundage, Meadows and Mt. Bachelor. Photo is circa 1993 coming down from Camp Muir on Mt Rainier… in Oakley Blades.
This is my wife. This is my child. My pets. My family.
If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride.
Sincerely,
Sean O’Feery
(206) 795-0703
sean@livingroomre.com
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- My business has been built on referrals; over 95% of my clients come to me from other happy clients, friends, family or trusted lenders.
- Integrity is the most important component of my business. My reputation is a reflection of the integrity I bring to my work and I work hard to earn it. You can count on me to give you my honest and informed opinion that will serve you first. My fiduciary responsibly is to you; my client and I hold this ideal to the highest standard.
- Communication is essential! I will provide you complete and timely information so you can make good decisions. I will keep you informed to the next step and beyond at every point of the process from the introduction meeting to the closing and beyond.
- Negotiation skills in this business are a must; I will be a fierce advocate for you throughout the process.
- A broad knowledge of homes and their conditions. Whether it is a 1909 Craftsman or a LEAD Certified new construction it is important to have experience of what and where to look for quality or concerns. We have our own experience in remodeling homes and maintain good relationships with inspectors and contractors.
- I am always seeking to refine my practice, learning new tools or to solidify my knowledge of our market, neighborhoods and the inventory. You can count on me to be informed, skilled and up to date with the latest search and marketing tools.
- I want to maintain our relationship to continue and to be a valuable resource for you. I love to be of service.
I have recently remodeled two homes with my wife and we own a couple of great rentals. Maintaining great relationships with vetted contractors is a must in my life and work.
I spend winters watching the snow reports of Baker, Steven’s, Crystal, Brundage, Meadows and Mt. Bachelor. Photo is circa 1993 coming down from Camp Muir on Mt Rainier… in Oakley Blades.
This is my wife. This is my child. My pets. My family.
If you would like genuine, focused and sincere representation in the sale or purchase of your home please call or email, providing excellent service has been a long-standing source of pride.
Sincerely,
Sean O’Feery
(206) 795-0703
sean@livingroomre.com
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