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Josephine Sabillon, Real Estate Professional in West Chester, PA

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Josephine Sabillon

"Difference between speculating & investing? Your agent!"

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Agent at Keller Williams

Locations:

West Chester

Web sites:

http://193514.yourkwagent.com/

Profile Link:

http://www.trulia.com/profile/id/374868

Overview

Listings (5)

Q&A (17)

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Specialties:

Investment Real Estate, particularly emerging markets
Equine Properties, foreclosures, short sales, REO ... show more

Certifications
& Awards:

Licensed in Delaware and Maryland
30 Broker hours in Advanced Investment Real Estate Techniques ... show more

Interests:

Foxhunting/horseback riding, for the past 27 years

About:

I started in real estate six years ago as an investor while pursuing my Master's in Healthcare Administration at St. Joseph's University. I used real I started in real estate six years ago as an investor while pursuing my Master's in Healthcare Administration at St. Joseph's University. I used real estate investing to allow me the flexibility to graduate on time. I never intended to invest in real estate fulltime and become licensed, abandoning my academic background, however, corporate healthcare never afforded me the intellectual stimulation that real estate did. I was also hard pressed to find an agent who really understood the principles of investing, was educated enough to do so, and operated in a client-centric fashion making ethical practices and consumer education a priority. I always say, if you want something done right do it yourself..... However, I consider myself the eternal student and I am currently enrolled in Drexel University's Master's of Science in Construction Management program, finding new and better ways to serve my clients. Currently, I am 30 hours OHSA certified. I have extensive experience with foreclosures, short sales, tax sales, 203k loans and HUD properties. My philosophy towards home buying and selling is as vehicles of investment and increasing your net-worth whether it something you will live in or are buying an investment, there is no better way to leverage your wealth or build it.

As an aside, I also have 3 horses, who I hunt with Riverhills Foxhounds every chance I get, and 2 rescue dogs, always actively getting behind any animal affiliated cause. I sit on the planning committee for the Brandywine Valley Watershed Associations’ Brandywine Hills Point to Point and am marketing chair. I am a member in good standing with suburban west realtors association, Cecil county board of realtors, and New Castle county board of realtors as I also hold licenses in Maryland and Delaware. I am also a Board Member for Delaware County Family Services and sit as chair on the membership and personnel committee as well as VP of the Bernadette and Bob Loeb Charitable Foundation. I also teach as adjunct faculty at Widener University on real estate related topics for the Life Long Learning and Professional Development Department and also volunteer for their Oscher Life Long Learning Institute. ... show more

Testimonials:

" I just wanted to say thank you for all of you help with the sale of our home.
You honestly helped to make the complicated process of selling our home,

" I just wanted to say thank you for all of you help with the sale of our home. You honestly helped to make the complicated process of selling our home, which was in our family for many-many generations, an easier task for us. We could not have asked for a more dedicated Realtor. With your knowledge, expertise, professionalism, caring, kindness, and guidance, you answered every question, and accommodated even the smallest detail. It was unbelievable, from the time that we put our home on the market, to our settlement, it was less than six (6) months. Basically you catered to our every need! You helped to make a difficult process easier, and words cannot express our gratitude to you! Please know that I will highly recommend you, to every friend, family member, and acquaintance that may have a need for a Realtor, because I know that you will give them the same care and professionalism that you gave to me and my family. You truly are the best! "
B. Renee Patton Wed Oct 7

"Having worked with Josephine when purchasing my first home, I could not think of anyone else I would work with for my second. Her strongest points are what most people in her field lack; integrity, personality and true expertise.""
Shane Z. Mon Jan 5

"Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy the new buyer is enjoying the home. I truly do plan on keeping in touch with you. My girlfriend, Anita Lane, and I are planning on starting our own Concierge Business. I am not sure how our paths will cross again, but you can count on the fact that Anita and I would hope to be able to refer your talents if and when we get involved in personal and/or professional relocation -- or any other aspect you may be interested in. As a personal note, in my 25 years working for the airlines, I moved numerous times - as well as buying and selling properties each time. I found you to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. Larry and I were very comfortable with you. Thank you so much."
Anne & Larry R. Mon Jan 5

Listings (5) »

5 results

742 Wollaston Rd
$295,000

4 br 2 ½ ba 2,467 sqft

Single-Family Home
909 E16th St
$

4 br 1 ½ ba 1,100 sqft

Townhome
1026 Baldwin St
$

3 br 1 ba 1,000 sqft

Recent Q&A »

I like 1668 New London Rd, Landenberg PA 19350 which just had a price reduction to 260k. I know it was a foreclosure, is it an insult to offer 200k?

Asked Wed Sep 9 2009, 10:28 by Looking For A… - Home Buying in Landenberg - 4 answers

Josephine Sabillon answered:

Buying a distressed property is multi-factorial (provided I understood you correctly and this property is still a foreclosure), more often than not there is no negotiation room for making repairs or even seller given credits because the lack of equity in the home. Banks often respond to offers based on an equation as they are looking to get "X%" of what is owed by a certain date and that number may change after another date in their pre-determined timeline passes as they may be under the gun to get it off their books during a particular fiscal year. Also, in many cases a traditional loan product (trying to go FHA or conventional) may not be applicable as depending on the repairs that are needed, as minor as some may seem, lenders are becoming increasingly hesitant to lend on anything that is not in near perfect condition. I largely work with clients interested in buying distressed properties as well as list them, and I run into this challenge daily. With that being said, a conventional renovation loan may be necessary to obtain (and are hard to find) which would be based on an offer price (base loan amount) plus repairs (which would be a separate loan) . Once the seller is educated about the approach that has to be taken for you to purchase the property, it less insulting and more informative. This is a complex subject and I am trying to simplify, if you would like to learn more so you can put in an offer or even how to obtain such financing if it is necessary, feel free to contact me! - Wed Sep 9 2009, 13:18

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