Commitment

If you are a buyer in today’s market, you have many choices. It may seem like a good strategy to have many different agents looking for your perfect home. Well, that game plan is probably back-firing.

Without a commitment to a specific agent, the message you are sending is “I don’t value your services and don’t need you.” You’ve given no agent a reason to go above and beyond in searching for your next home. In fact, you’ve sent signals that there is very little reason to make any effort at all. You appear to be a high risk buyer, one who will take advantage of our efforts and disappear into the night; leaving the agent with nothing.

MORE IMPORTANTLY, none of the agents really know you. There is no perfect home. Short conversations alone do not give a REALTOR® sufficient information to narrow down the myriad choices to the ones that best meet your needs. It takes comparing perspectives about on-line listings and visiting several properties together before someone can truly assess the suitability of a house to your needs and desires. You may have gotten an agent to bite and find some homes for you. But, when their first selections get shot down because they don’t truly know you, they most likely will quietly disappear and you’ll start all over again.

Unless you are prepared and equipped to spend a great deal of time and energy doing all of the research and work on your own – or going through the same steps over and over again with different agents, make a commitment to one agent. You’ll find that new home sooner and more easily if you do.

P.S. Don’t pick the first agent you meet! There’s more to come on selecting a Buyers’ Agent…

About Ramona

When a satisfied client said, “Everybody should use you. You’re great!” I knew I had achieved my mission: “Provide excellent, professional real estate services to each of my clients.” I am committed to surpassing your expectations as I help you with your real estate questions, needs and transactions.

I’ve lived in the Atlanta metropolitan area and watched it grow for more than 17 years. I’m a successful transplant – one who isn’t at all likely to move north again! During my 20 years as an executive and manager with a few very large companies, I relocated to another state five times, including twice to Georgia. And, I’ve moved on my own within the Atlanta area to get a larger house or live in a better area. My personal experience as a client in numerous real estate transactions (new construction and resale) provides me with the ability to empathize with you, and give practical advice. Plus, “Corporate America” gave me training, skills and work habits that have had a tremendously positive influence on my success as a full-time REALTOR®.

I have over 10 years of experience is consultative sales and contract negotiations. My successful style is focused on helping you achieve your goals, while being extremely honest, and negotiating win-win deals for everyone. My number one goal is to have you enthusiastically refer me to your family, friends and neighbors.

I live in Three Chimneys Farm in south Forsyth County with my partner Bruce Johnson. We are both avid golfers and would be happy to share our insights about local courses with you. My passions include cooking, baking and entertaining. If you are looking for a great kitchen that really works for serious chefs, in any price range, I’ll know where it is.

I’m also a “project person”. Usually something for or around the home, I almost always have a project in progress to paint, remodel, redecorate or create something. Need ideas for that new house? I’m an HGTV junkie and can help you envision your ultimate home.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your real estate questions and needs.

Ramona Stoner
Relocation Specialist & REALTOR®
Direct/Fax: 678-679-1659
Cell: 404-664-4116
Website: www.RamonasRealty.com