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Patrick Jackson, Real Estate Professional in McKinney, TX

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Patrick Jackson

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Agent at Keller Williams

Locations:

McKinney, Collin County

Web sites:

My Web Site, The First Time Home Buyer Guide, ... show more

Profile Link:

http://www.trulia.com/profile/patrickjackson/

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Experience:

REALTOR for Keller Williams North Collin County December 2001—present
Residential real estate agent

Commercial Photographer for Various clients September 1978—September 1986
Product and location photography for advertising

Specialties:

Residential REALTOR in North Texas. Communities: McKinney, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Anna, Van Alsytne, Rural property in Denton, Collin & Grayson Counties.

Certifications
& Awards:

REALTOR, ABR, E-Pro, GRI
Keller Williams Realty - ... show more

Interests:

Boyd Bronco Band, My kids, fly fishing, sailing

About:

As a McKinney resident, I have witnessed the growth of Collin County for a couple of decades. My wife, Sherry and I moved into the historic district of ... show more

Testimonials:

"Thank you for working so hard for us and finding us a great home. You have been so professional and helpful during this very long process.... going above

"Thank you for working so hard for us and finding us a great home. You have been so professional and helpful during this very long process.... going above and beyond the call of duty, ie. helping with the kids, finding us painters and workmen, etc.... When we refer you to other people the story I will tell them will of course be about your professionalism and thoroughness but also of your kindness and how you brought our son an ice pack for his arm after he fell off the monkey bars. You have truly set the bar for other Realtors and we cannot thank you enough for your service. Thank you for everything!"
Jason, Desiree', Caleb & Keira Fri Jul 31

"Thank you so much for every way you helped make the process of selling our house come to pass. Over & over you went way beyond the usual to help work through everything. God was in crontrol all along and I praise him for giving me help when I so needed it. He provided that through you. I am grateful. God bless you & your sweet family."
Barbara Wed Jan 14

"When we began our search for a new home, the choice of Realtor was a very important factor. We wanted someone who was flexible, knew the area and the market, and would represent us well in the negotiation and closing process. Particularly in light of some of the obstacles we faced with the builder, we couldn't have been more pleased with your advice, input and assistance in negotiating an agreement satisfactory to us." Stonebridge McKinney Buyers"
Craig & Andy Sun May 7, 2006

"It was so evident to us that you are very knowledgeable about areas of the city and also the construction of houses. You obviously did not want to just sell us a house, but you wanted to find us a house with no defects that would surprise us after closing and one where we can get our money back as an investment when the time comes to sell. I never felt I was bothering you with my numerous phone calls before or after the purchase, because I felt you truly cared about our well-being. Your calm demeanor was very reassuring in the midst of the stress of making such a huge decision and large investment. Three months after the fact, we are very happy with the house and area to which you lead us. We tell everyone at every opportunity about our experience of doing business with you. Our motivation is two-fold. First, we would like to send more business your way as our way of thanking you for all you did for us. Second, we would be pleased for others to be helped in the same way we were. Peace of mind and confidence is not something one can buy." Garland Buyer"
Bob & Pam Wed Jul 31, 2002

"My clients were relocating from Massachusetts and were new to Texas. They, as many buyers , were concerned about resale value. They were also very unfamiliar with the Texas market, downtown McKinney real estate, and had valid concerns about why homes are on the market so long in the neighborhood. Pat was the one who saved the day!!! He must have spent hours creating a two page document on the specific areas of concern MY clients had! I personally feel that this is what was the deal maker! Pat was always there for me, always worked quickly to get every issue complete and just blew me away with his fabulous service! I wanted you to know what a rare gem you had as your listing agent. Patrick Jackson worked harder to sell that home than any listing agent I’ve ever come across!!""
Angela Fabian, Realtor Sun Jan 7, 2007

"We can't tell you how pleased we are with the level of service you provided. It felt like we had a member of the family in the realty business! Honestly, every aspect of the experience exceeded our expectations. Obviously, the overall outcome for our family was perfect -- selling our home in 1 week and buying the home of our dreams for less than we thought possible. But that outcome would not have been possible without your diligent efforts (working late hours to accommodate our tight schedules), genuine appreciation and concern for our family and, of course, your extensive knowledge and experience in your field. Thank you so much, Pat, for making the experience such a positive one. It was great to work with you. I will continue to recommend you to friends and family and will definitely track you down if we ever decide to move again." Plano Seller/McKinney Buyer"
Al & Lisa Thu Jun 7, 2007

Recent Q&A »

Why would a realtor try to steer me away from placing an offer on a short sale home?

Asked Tue Nov 3 2009, 21:04 by Buyer - Home Buying in McKinney - 13 answers

Patrick Jackson answered:

Short sales are extremely unpredictable and frustrating for both buyers and agents. While a short sale may be a great opportunity, these contracts are dependent on the cooperation the seller's first and often second mortgage lien holder. These are financial institutions that have thousands of short sale requests on their desk. The lender must determine for each file whether it is more economical to cooperate with a short sale or foreclose on the property. Their decision is strictly financial and often based on a drive-by property evaluation and market analysis provided by a third party broker who is paid $50 - $75 for their opinion. The most organized of these lenders will have a schedule that might produce a response to your offer within 45 days. This is after the seller provides the lender with a hardship letter explaining why they are not able to continue making their payments and are forced to sell the property for a price that will not cover the outstanding loan or loans. The worst of these lenders may never respond to a short sale contract between you and the seller. You may wait for months without a single reply from the lender. They are not required to respond to any offer.

There are hundreds of short sales on the market right now. Some are listed by short sale experts who have excellent records in negotiating with lenders. Others are listed by inexperienced agents who know nothing about the short sale process but use the short sale opportunity to attract new buyers to a listing that is otherwise impossible to sell.

If you have unlimited time, patience, and have an agent that you trust to research the feasibility of a short sale, then you might be successful in getting a good deal on a property. You will probably find that the most promising opportunities will have multiple offers. You're not the only one looking for a deal.

In this market there are many opportunities for great deals. But even foreclosures are less trouble and have a much higher percentage of closing than short sales. Good luck! - Tue Nov 3 2009, 21:47

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