You're doing what?!
That was the most common reaction I received in August when I announced that I was going out on my own to build a new real estate business.
It's a fair question. Who starts something new in real estate amid sky-high interest rates that put housing affordability at an all-time low?
Well, apparently, I do.
So, September 1, 2023, marked 'Day One' of my new venture: The Tartan Team.
The name is a nod to my father-in-law, who started Tartan Realty in British Columbia in the '90s. For over 30 years, he's set the standard in the Okanagan Valley for excellence in real estate.
Now, I aim to bring his legacy of client-centered service, integrity, and professional expertise to the Pacific Northwest.
So, what are you doing?
Most simply, I'm helping folks buy, sell, and invest in real estate throughout Clark County, WA.
My specialties include new construction, relocation, and investment properties. But my background is diverse, and my network is expansive, so I can help with nearly anything related to real estate.
That's the straightforward answer.
But my ultimate aim is to build a solid team of the area's most beloved and respected real estate professionals.
Why?
I love this question.
After all, there are a ton of real estate agents, teams, and brokerages — many of whom do great work.
But, as I've spent time in this industry and interacted with hundreds of individuals discussing their real estate needs, it became abundantly clear that there still aren't enough 'good agents' out there.
While it may sound corny, with The Tartan Team, I aspire to elevate the real estate experience for my clients by redefining the standard of attentiveness, care, skill, and value that we provide to our community.
How?
Having big aspirations is all well and good, but it's the how — the execution — that really matters.
Here's how I and The Tartan Team set ourselves apart:
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We are elite real estate professionals without egos.
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We take a tactical and tactful approach to negotiations.
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We make you look good, always.
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We work harder than anybody until we're smarter than everybody.
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We have integrity in everything.
Too many folks I've talked with have left real estate transactions with a bitter taste in their mouth. They felt like they were just another notch in their realtor's belt or that their agent didn't work skillfully to get them the best possible value. Some folks have even felt embarrassed to tell me who they worked with because of the agent's poor reputation among the community, which they think now reflects poorly upon them.
God forbid those descriptions ever be said of us.
I've built The Tartan Team to be different. To do better. To be better.
But talk is cheap. It's action that counts.
Which is why I'd love to show you The Tartan Team way! And the best way to do so is by connecting — whether for coffee, lunch, over a beer, or via Zoom. We'll get to know each other. You can get a feel for who I am and how I embody the values above. And I can show you tangible results for the clients I've helped reach their real estate goals.
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