Why RE/MAX Results?

This past month has been a whirlwind of the rites of spring... helping people buy and sell real estate... celebrating special birthdays... starting spring grilling season... watching grandkids watch the ducks in the creek.... aah, the joys of spring!

Speaking of the rites of spring...are there any other fans of Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'? Amazing to think it caused a riot when the ballet performance first debuted in 1913...we saw a live performance with the original Nijinsky choreography a number of years ago...what an experience! But I digress...

I have had occasion a number of times this past month to reflect on why I choose to be affiliated with RE/MAX Results. We pay a price to be affiliated with RE/MAX...is it worth it? My answer is a resounding, 'yes'! With nearly 7,000 offices in 67 countries worldwide, no one sells more real estate than RE/MAX. That means it's a name recognized and trusted worldwide. You may not know that while RE/MAX is a worldwide company, it's offices are franchised and locally owned. That means you get the best of both worlds...a respected international company plus privately owned local offices with local experts.

RE/MAX Results, a Twin Cities metro area franchise, is Minnesota's largest independently owned real estate firm. RE/MAX Results sells more homes per agent than any other real estate brokerage in the Twin Cities metro area...and also ranked #1 in the nation per the annual list published by REALTOR magazine last July!

The benefit to you as buyers and sellers is that when you work with a RE/MAX Results agent you can be assured that you have a highly knowledgeable and efficient team of professionals working with you every step of the way. Our long-term satisfied client relationships rank among the highest in the industry.

The benefit to us as agents is that we have a strong professional team supporting us, as well as a strong network of fellow agents to call upon for assistance with wide-ranging needs and questions for both us and our clients. I was reminded of this again this morning when this email came through from a fellow agent in response to a broadcast question...

"Thanks to those of you who took time out of your busy schedule, and called...I know that I can count on and trust the opinions of you folks, and it sure feels great to work among all of you! REMAX Results is the best!"

Spring

It's hard to believe that last week we had a dump of more than a foot of snow and now we're heading into the 40's and 50's. That, along with the daylight savings time shift tonight and the vernal equinox less than 2 weeks away means spring is really coming!

My compter went into hibernation...actually worse, the hard drive crashed and I've been 'making do' with various computers while bringing mine back to life...a slow process. The worst part of the whole thing was the discovery that the new website I'd been working on for the last couple months wasn't backed up!! Oh, well...it will be re-built even better...only much later!

Spring season is starting...I was out with clients yesterday slopping through muck and mud...a true sign of spring. We also had multiple offers on a new listing this week...another sign that spring is on the way.

If you're thinking about buying, it's time to spring into action. Don't neglect getting pre-approved before seriously looking, you never know when you're going to find the home you want to buy! Case in point...in reviewing the offers this week the buyer that was chosen was already financially underwriting approved, just waiting for a property.

You've no doubt heard the news stories about mortgage horror stories and companies going out of business. This makes true pre-approval, not just 'looks good' approvals, even more important.

A reputable mortgage company and trustworthy loan officer are also vitally important. Buyers need to know they will truly be able to afford their home and won't face rising payments and/or interest rates that may force them out in the future. Sellers want to feel confident their home will not just get a signed agreement, it will actually close!