Top 5 Myths of the Get Your PHX Team
Over the 11 years that I’ve been in business and the 6 years that Michelle Conley and I have been working together, we hear a few misconceptions more than once. They are not major issues, but I figured it’s worth correcting the record.
These misconceptions start with, “Oh, I thought you…”
So, just in case you were wondering, here we are to correct the record.
- “Oh, I thought you only sell houses in… <insert one>, the historic neighborhoods, or downtown or in Central Phoenix.
Fact: We work all over the valley, even though we specialize in historic.
Further, we have relationships with quality agents all over the state. We are also building relationships with agents in other states, so we can get you the help you need. - “Oh, I thought you didn’t have time for real estate because of your political work.”
Fact: I never stopped being a full-time professional realtor, all through my recent years in office. Thank goodness for Michelle Conley, who made certain the trains ran on time on those days when the legislature ran late.
Regardless, I’m not in public office now. So, we are ready to help you! - “Oh, I thought I could sell that house for 1% commission, so I did not call you.”
Fact: Most times, that “1% commission” turns into much higher costs to you. Plus you won’t have somebody to protect your interests. See my short video that details how those big wholesale buyers are taking advantage of sellers. - “Oh, I thought it would be easier to just purchase a home through the website because I don’t like dealing with people.“
Fact: If you don’t have somebody to protect your interests, you are increasing the chances that the sellers will take advantage of you. You’ll definitely have to deal with people when you find out that there was major damage to the property, which was not repaired before they sold the house to you.
Why pit yourself against people who have bought and sold hundreds of homes without protection? - “Oh, I thought realtors don’t do much work and just make tons of money. They sell a house and buy a new Mercedes.”
Fact: Some are rolling dough, but very few. Realtor income looks much like the entire population: very few gobs of money, but most earn a modest living.
Further, in order to be a quality agent we must invest years in to the trade and local knowledge. Further, typically, we sell homes that look like the community we live in.
Regardless, there is a great deal more work that goes in to each transaction than most people know: needs analysis, market analysis, lending advice, neighborhood knowledge, smart home searching or listing marketing, negotiations, inspections, vendor coordination, closing preparation and post-closing availability.
So, we stand ready with decades of combined experience to help you meet your needs. Call us at 602-456-9388
