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Accredited Buyers’ Representative
Graduate Sonoma County Country Property Series
Seniors Real Estate Specialist I became a REALTOR® in 1993, following twenty years of real estate investing in Sonoma County, and frequently being disappointed in the quality of professional services received. I began with a determination to provide superior, truly noteworthy, service by working with my clients in a consultancy-based manner. I aspired to succeed by operating from the utmost respect for each individual’s personal style of information gathering, processing, and decision-making ― by truly listening, being genuinely open and collaborative in my thinking, and innovative and flexible in my responses. I was fortunate to begin my career with Frank Howard Allen REALTORS®, a locally owned company I considered to be the best in the business. Over the next ten years I gained incredibly valuable experience while working under the direction of a CEO guided by the highest professional standards, with a strong commitment to education and training. However, over time I gradually became more and more dissatisfied with the inflexible and restrictive policies of such a traditional corporate brokerage. In particular, the company’s policies on commission setting ran counter to my desire to customize services and fees to the unique circumstances and needs of individual sellers. By 2003 I was beginning to realize that I would need to open my own brokerage if I really wanted to do business in the way I’d originally envisioned. So I left Frank Howard Allen, started studying for the Broker’s exam, and joined Creative Property Services, a company with a reputation for innovation. I’d hoped to gain some insight into structuring my own brokerage by working within a more innovative business model. However, it was soon apparent that this company relied upon similar antiquated and rigid policies — seemingly integral to and necessitated by the tremendous overhead and management responsibility of a large brokerage. In 2006 I passed the state’s Real Estate Brokers exam, left Creative Property Services, and opened ASK Realty, a brokerage based on a consultancy model ― I manage all phases of the transaction and am therefore free to set parameters through agreement with my clients. I enjoy working with a wide range of people. As a Buyers Representative, I’ve worked with purchasers in all types of transactions from first timers using 100% financing to experienced investors in 1031 exchanges. Likewise, I represent sellers in all sorts of situations ― downsizing, moving up, leaving the area, and giving up home ownership altogether. I’m also a Seniors Real Estate Specialist and sensitive to the challenges that may arise as part of moving from home ownership to retirement or assisted living.
Please visit BACKGROUND for more about my qualifications and interests Over the years I’ve built a reputation for excellence with both clients and professional colleagues through providing exceptional service with a highly professional attitude. For the past 10 years 70% of my business has come from past client referrals ― people who know and trust that I truly advocate for my clients’ best interest― check out Testimonials Whatever your circumstances, my pledge is to ask and to listen, to respect and honor your uniqueness, to support you in ways that empower your personal decision-making. In return, I ask that you be candid and direct ― my top priority is ensuring that your next move is truly rewarding and right for you.
Questions? Send an email via Contact Sharon . Or give me a call to talk in person.
707 823-8329, or toll free 877 823-8329 Open for business: Monday – Saturday 10:30 – 6:30
Sundays 2:30 - 5:30
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