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Let Us Be Your Guide As You Discover This Very Special Place We Call Home... Sandpoint Idaho
Many times it is the adventure of finding a very special place to call home that draws us to an area...other times it is the breathtaking beauty, the natural wildlife, and the fun we've had. But, sometimes it is the people, the natural environment, and the feeling of home that comes from beginning to know an area as a local - when you learn the secret places that only locals know - when you begin to feel like you've discovered an extra-ordinary place you can call home.
Known for its abundance of year-round recreational activities - with Idaho's largest lake (Lake Pend Oreille), Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort, The Idaho Club a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Resort, and endless adventures in beautiful mountains, rivers and streams - We think Sandpoint Idaho is the West's most exquisite mountain-to-lake community, but don't take our word for it... Experience it yourself!
As an Idaho native - with over 20 years of real estate experience and over 1000 closed transactions - Merry has hundreds of experiences in helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams. Her group - The Merry Brown-Hayes Group - is totally committed to delivering World Class Service to those they serve. The Group is professional, technologically capable, highly educated, experienced, caring and committed to clients needs.
Our VISION is focused on SERVICE . . . The High Road To Service Is Traveled With Integrity, Compassion And Understanding . . . People Don't Care How Much We Know Until They Know How Much We Care.
Here's What Other's Are Saying About Sandpoint, Idaho:
"One of 20 Dream Towns" - Outside Magazine
"Best Small Town in the West" - Sunset Today
"The Next Great Place" - USA Today
Come experience it for yourself and let us show you the possibilities. We're committed to meeting your needs...One client at a time!
Many times it is the adventure of finding a very special place to call home that draws us to an area...other times it is the breathtaking beauty, the natural wildlife, and the fun we've had. But, sometimes it is the people, the natural environment, and the feeling of home that comes from beginning to know an area as a local - when you learn the secret places that only locals know - when you begin to feel like you've discovered an extra-ordinary place you can call home.
Known for its abundance of year-round recreational activities - with Idaho's largest lake (Lake Pend Oreille), Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort, The Idaho Club a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Resort, and endless adventures in beautiful mountains, rivers and streams - We think Sandpoint Idaho is the West's most exquisite mountain-to-lake community, but don't take our word for it... Experience it yourself!
As an Idaho native - with over 20 years of real estate experience and over 1000 closed transactions - Merry has hundreds of experiences in helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams. Her group - The Merry Brown-Hayes Group - is totally committed to delivering World Class Service to those they serve. The Group is professional, technologically capable, highly educated, experienced, caring and committed to clients needs.
Our VISION is focused on SERVICE . . . The High Road To Service Is Traveled With Integrity, Compassion And Understanding . . . People Don't Care How Much We Know Until They Know How Much We Care.
Here's What Other's Are Saying About Sandpoint, Idaho:
"One of 20 Dream Towns" - Outside Magazine
"Best Small Town in the West" - Sunset Today
"The Next Great Place" - USA Today
Come experience it for yourself and let us show you the possibilities. We're committed to meeting your needs...One client at a time!
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Merry Brown-Hayes answered:
Top Notch Realtors that actively work as Buyer Agent understand that their most important job is listening to their client and helping them determine what their possibilities are. One four-pronged approach to defining the tasks involved might be to ask questions regqarding:
a. PROBLEM SOLVING ... what problem solving skills does the agent demonstrate? Most buyers ha a problem -- they want to find a home. What skills will the agent bring to the table to help you do that?
b. LEADERSHIP... good Buyer's Agents understqand that a big part of their job is to help lead their client through the complicated process of finding, securing, and purchasing a home. What leadership skills does the agents demonstrate to you?
c. ADVOCACY ... you need to hire an agent that will advocate for you. As a Buyer's Agent, this means to me: "You ineterst (my Buyer client) above all others including mine, always.
d. NEGOTIATION ... the art of negotiation on behalf of buyers requires a gret dela of skill and talent. What negotiation skills does the agent you are considering demonstrate. What is their track record. I always remind by buyer clients that their objective is to Buy a Home, and hopefully the perfect home for them. My job is to help in any way that I can. this means focusing on the object, addressing the concerns of my buyers, educating them every step of the way, and advising on offer strategies to successfully accomplish their goal of buying their dream home.
Successful Buyer Agents understand these principles. When you interview Realtors, be sure to address these issues. it should help you in determining who will best meet your needs. good luck in your home search, and best regards!
a. PROBLEM SOLVING ... what problem solving skills does the agent demonstrate? Most buyers ha a problem -- they want to find a home. What skills will the agent bring to the table to help you do that?
b. LEADERSHIP... good Buyer's Agents understqand that a big part of their job is to help lead their client through the complicated process of finding, securing, and purchasing a home. What leadership skills does the agents demonstrate to you?
c. ADVOCACY ... you need to hire an agent that will advocate for you. As a Buyer's Agent, this means to me: "You ineterst (my Buyer client) above all others including mine, always.
d. NEGOTIATION ... the art of negotiation on behalf of buyers requires a gret dela of skill and talent. What negotiation skills does the agent you are considering demonstrate. What is their track record. I always remind by buyer clients that their objective is to Buy a Home, and hopefully the perfect home for them. My job is to help in any way that I can. this means focusing on the object, addressing the concerns of my buyers, educating them every step of the way, and advising on offer strategies to successfully accomplish their goal of buying their dream home.
Successful Buyer Agents understand these principles. When you interview Realtors, be sure to address these issues. it should help you in determining who will best meet your needs. good luck in your home search, and best regards!
Merry Brown-Hayes answered:
Your question does not address what you are ultiately looking for, which I believe is dollars toward closing costs or other inceentives toward a purchase.
Representtion by an agent (Buyer Agency) is your agreement to hire an agent to represent you. In most situtions the Buyer's Agent (paricularly those belonging to coopertive agreements from MLS systems) is paid by the seller for a fee for bringing the Buyer to 'the table'; and closing as disclosed in the cooperting agreements between brokerages. Buyer's agents have the ability to negotiate their fees between themselves and their clients (BUYERS) ... BUT normally only with the agreement of their Brokerage Firms.
Why would you be worried about the fee a seller would pay an agent/brokerage firm? It seems the issue for a continetious buyer should be will the seller pay the buyer concessions (ie. loswer purchase price, closing costs, buy-downs, etc.). This question might not be about a fee agreed to between brokerage firms( buyer Agent fee), but rather the willingness of the seller to contribute toward the purchase.
Good Buyer's Agent wikl will dilligently to support the interests and the buyer they represent. Having representation in complicated markets is ALWAYS na good idea. if fees paid to the agent are an issue to you, then talk with a number of agents and brokerages to determine their policies. But, please remember, professional Realtors must always put the interest of their CLIENTS (those they represent) above all others. it makes good sense for most home purchasers to have their own agent.
Good look in your home search.
Representtion by an agent (Buyer Agency) is your agreement to hire an agent to represent you. In most situtions the Buyer's Agent (paricularly those belonging to coopertive agreements from MLS systems) is paid by the seller for a fee for bringing the Buyer to 'the table'; and closing as disclosed in the cooperting agreements between brokerages. Buyer's agents have the ability to negotiate their fees between themselves and their clients (BUYERS) ... BUT normally only with the agreement of their Brokerage Firms.
Why would you be worried about the fee a seller would pay an agent/brokerage firm? It seems the issue for a continetious buyer should be will the seller pay the buyer concessions (ie. loswer purchase price, closing costs, buy-downs, etc.). This question might not be about a fee agreed to between brokerage firms( buyer Agent fee), but rather the willingness of the seller to contribute toward the purchase.
Good Buyer's Agent wikl will dilligently to support the interests and the buyer they represent. Having representation in complicated markets is ALWAYS na good idea. if fees paid to the agent are an issue to you, then talk with a number of agents and brokerages to determine their policies. But, please remember, professional Realtors must always put the interest of their CLIENTS (those they represent) above all others. it makes good sense for most home purchasers to have their own agent.
Good look in your home search.
Merry Brown-Hayes answered:
This is a great question to ask your Realtor and/or your legal counsel. State laws vary but in general this is risky business. If both offers are accepted, you may find yourself with enforceable contracts on both houses. There are ways of being prepared to have another offer 'ready to go' on another house if your first offer is not accepted. But again, every State is different. You also may want to consider what you may risk by making two simultaneous offers without disclosure to the other parties. In other words, if you prepare an offer on home A without disclosing you are also offering on home B will you have committed 'fraud' if both are accepted and your can't perform. My advice in general to buyer's I represent is to choose the 'best house' for you and then make your strongest offer.
Wish you great success in finding your perfect home and I would advise you talk with your Reatlor about your concerns here.
Wish you great success in finding your perfect home and I would advise you talk with your Reatlor about your concerns here.
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Merry Brown-Hayes brings a wealth of experience to buyers and sellers in North Idaho: OVER 1000 closed transactions, over 25 years of real estate sales and marketing experience and Hundreds of ‘Raving Fan’ clients.
Merry has been a licensed real estate instructor in the State of Washington and has acted as education chair for the Selkirk MLS. In addition, Merry is currently the Standards of Practice Chaqir for the Selkirk Association of Reatlors. In addition, Merry well recognized as a master at marketing and pricing. Her role as President & CEO of Windermere Resort Lifestyles demonstrates her competence at leadership and innovation. Her technical expertise is demonstrated through her representation of major projects and custom homes in her market currently including http://www.stillwaterpoint.com, http://www.TheMeadowsAtFallCreek.com, http://www.NorthIdahoEstate.com.
Merry's focus includes a philosophy to include ... Top Notch Realtors that actively work as Buyer Agent understand that their most important job is listening to their client and helping them determine what their possibilities are. One four-pronged approach to defining the tasks involved might be to ask questions regqarding:
a. PROBLEM SOLVING ... what problem solving skills does the agent demonstrate? Most buyers ha a problem -- they want to find a home. What skills will the agent bring to the table to help you do that?
b. LEADERSHIP... good Buyer's Agents understqand that a big part of their job is to help lead their client through the complicated process of finding, securing, and purchasing a home. What leadership skills does the agents demonstrate to you?
c. ADVOCACY ... you need to hire an agent that will advocate for you. As a Buyer's Agent, this means to me: "You ineterst (my Buyer client) above all others including mine, always.
d. NEGOTIATION ... the art of negotiation on behalf of buyers requires a gret dela of skill and talent. What negotiation skills does the agent you are considering demonstrate. What is their track record. I always remind by buyer clients that their objective is to Buy a Home, and hopefully the perfect home for them. My job is to help in any way that I can. this means focusing on the object, addressing the concerns of my buyers, educating them every step of the way, and advising on offer strategies to successfully accomplish their goal of buying their dream home.
Successful Buyer Agents understand these principles. When you interview Realtors, be sure to address these issues to help you in determining which Realtor will best meet your needs.
Merry has been a licensed real estate instructor in the State of Washington and has acted as education chair for the Selkirk MLS. In addition, Merry is currently the Standards of Practice Chaqir for the Selkirk Association of Reatlors. In addition, Merry well recognized as a master at marketing and pricing. Her role as President & CEO of Windermere Resort Lifestyles demonstrates her competence at leadership and innovation. Her technical expertise is demonstrated through her representation of major projects and custom homes in her market currently including http://www.stillwaterpoint.com, http://www.TheMeadowsAtFallCreek.com, http://www.NorthIdahoEstate.com.
Merry's focus includes a philosophy to include ... Top Notch Realtors that actively work as Buyer Agent understand that their most important job is listening to their client and helping them determine what their possibilities are. One four-pronged approach to defining the tasks involved might be to ask questions regqarding:
a. PROBLEM SOLVING ... what problem solving skills does the agent demonstrate? Most buyers ha a problem -- they want to find a home. What skills will the agent bring to the table to help you do that?
b. LEADERSHIP... good Buyer's Agents understqand that a big part of their job is to help lead their client through the complicated process of finding, securing, and purchasing a home. What leadership skills does the agents demonstrate to you?
c. ADVOCACY ... you need to hire an agent that will advocate for you. As a Buyer's Agent, this means to me: "You ineterst (my Buyer client) above all others including mine, always.
d. NEGOTIATION ... the art of negotiation on behalf of buyers requires a gret dela of skill and talent. What negotiation skills does the agent you are considering demonstrate. What is their track record. I always remind by buyer clients that their objective is to Buy a Home, and hopefully the perfect home for them. My job is to help in any way that I can. this means focusing on the object, addressing the concerns of my buyers, educating them every step of the way, and advising on offer strategies to successfully accomplish their goal of buying their dream home.
Successful Buyer Agents understand these principles. When you interview Realtors, be sure to address these issues to help you in determining which Realtor will best meet your needs.
Experience
Latest:
Top Producing Agent for Selkirk Multiple Listing Service
Consistenly closes transaction among the Top Ten Agents in the North Idaho (Selkirk) Market, year after year.
January 2002—present
Previous:
President for Windermere Resort Lifestyles, Inc
Company CEO and President
January 2001—present
Previous:
Washington State Realtor for Various
February, 1985-Present: Licensed Real Estate Agent State of Washington (Inactive license as of 2004)
January 1989—December 1997
Certifications & Awards
CURRENT:
Consistenly closes transaction among the Top Ten Agents in the North Idaho (Selkirk) Market, year after year.
January 2002—present
Vice President, Schweitzer Mountain Community Association (board member from 2003 to present)
Chair, Standards of Practice Committee, Selkirk Association of Realtors
PAST:
Top 1% of REALTORS®, Nationwide 1989 – 1997
RE/MAX President's Club 1994
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1995
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1996
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1997
Number 49 Sales Associate (based on Closed Volume) of over 2000 agents in the RE/MAX Pacific Northwest Region -- Annual 1996
Number Ten Sales Associate RE/MAX Pacific Northwest Region 1995
Number Three Sales Associate RE/MAX State of Washington 1996
Top Listing Agent for Branch 1990 – 1994
Top Selling Agent for Branch 1991,1992, 1993
Consistenly closes transaction among the Top Ten Agents in the North Idaho (Selkirk) Market, year after year.
January 2002—present
Vice President, Schweitzer Mountain Community Association (board member from 2003 to present)
Chair, Standards of Practice Committee, Selkirk Association of Realtors
PAST:
Top 1% of REALTORS®, Nationwide 1989 – 1997
RE/MAX President's Club 1994
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1995
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1996
RE/MAX President's Club and 100% Club 1997
Number 49 Sales Associate (based on Closed Volume) of over 2000 agents in the RE/MAX Pacific Northwest Region -- Annual 1996
Number Ten Sales Associate RE/MAX Pacific Northwest Region 1995
Number Three Sales Associate RE/MAX State of Washington 1996
Top Listing Agent for Branch 1990 – 1994
Top Selling Agent for Branch 1991,1992, 1993
Interests
We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth with a very large lake (Pend Oreille) and a ski Resort (Schweitzer Mountain named #24 in the US) within minutes. Sailing on Lake Pend Oreille is a never ending adventure in summer and skiing at Schweitzer overlooking the lake a beautiful winter sport. Gardening consumes a great deal of spring time with a large greenhouse and over 3 acres of our 15 acre farm in gardens.
The arts Community in Sandpoint is extraordinary with festivals and art events throughout the year.
And then there are our charitable efforts including our community Service Day the third Friday in June where we put our effort and sweat into helping families and children in our community; our 'Giving Tree' commitment in December -- where in 2007 we lead the effort to adopt 157 children in our community and organized the efforts to meet their Christmas efforts; and our continuous commitment to the Windermere Foundation giving funds to charitable organizations in our community in support of families and children.
Life in this area is rich and fulfilling
The arts Community in Sandpoint is extraordinary with festivals and art events throughout the year.
And then there are our charitable efforts including our community Service Day the third Friday in June where we put our effort and sweat into helping families and children in our community; our 'Giving Tree' commitment in December -- where in 2007 we lead the effort to adopt 157 children in our community and organized the efforts to meet their Christmas efforts; and our continuous commitment to the Windermere Foundation giving funds to charitable organizations in our community in support of families and children.
Life in this area is rich and fulfilling
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