My 1st Blog Post -- What I do.

I work mostly independently. The company I hang my licenses at is "The Real Estate Group" & "Integrated Mortgage," Jim Turner owns these as well as Integrated Property Management & Integrated Escrow. I was lucky enough to start my real estate career at these companies in Jan. of '05. I, unlike many real estate agents, received extensive training in many different fields including: Agency Law, how to represent both buyers and sellers, financing, appraisal, title, escrow, home inspection, and negotiation. Over the last 3-1/2 years I have helped my clients work through many different types of transactions.

What I enjoy most is representing those clients who are ready to move up into the next class of home. This is where an Integrated Agent really shines. Because I hold both an Associate Real Estate Broker License & a Loan Officer License, I am able to assist these clients with their entire transition into a home that better suits their needs. This allows me to make sure the transaction goes smoothly all the way to closing. I am also able to make sure my clients are getting the best deal possible in both their real estate negotiations & their financing. This one benefit has translated into savings in the $100s/mo and some of my clients have been able to purchase up to $60,000 more home for similar payments as the lesser expensive homes they were previously looking at prior to working with me.

Here are a few of the services I provide:

Selling
My cross training can provide insight into the thought process of buyers as well as make sure that when an offer is received it has the ability to successfully close. I also make sure my sellers' properties are consistently & continually being marketed to attract potential buyers who will see the highest value in the homes.

Buying
As an Integrated Agent who handles virtually every aspect of the transaction I am able to make sure your purchase is smooth and effortless. Having control of both your real estate and financing allows me to make sure you get the most benefit from the negotiations of a purchase & sale contract, allowing you to purchase significantly more home for your hard earned money.

Investment Analysis
I have the tools and experience necassary to make sure you take into consideration all of the important factors before making a commitment to purchase a property. Using our Return-On-Investment calculator you can see if a particular property has the potential to make your specific goals, allowing you to make an fully educated decision about whether or not to proceed with investing.

Refinances
My cross-training and continious observation of the underlying factors that control how interest rates & lending guidelines change allow me to predict the best time & whether or not a refinance is the best option.

Reverse Mortgages
Just one other option available to homeowners 62 and over. An easy way to access the equity in your home without having to sell.

There are many other educational services I provide to my clients throughout the real estate process. Please check back often to find out what is going on in the market through my eyes. I will continue to keep this blog updated with current information as I become aware of it.