Jim Gatos

"I'm on Fire!"
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Jim Gatos, in Worcester
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About Me
Since 1986, I have been listing and selling real estate of all types and price ranges, I am a Pro-Active agent, not a "reactive" agent. I don't wait for clients and deals to fall in my lap. I work for my business and am very proud of my work. Every client gets my 100%.
Testimonials
"Gatos, you're the best!"
Wazu Realty Sat Apr 26
""We've NEVER seen ANYONE work as HARD as you did to put our sale together! We know, along with our lawyer, that anyone else would've given up, and put our property back on the market, costing us unnecessary expenses. You stuck in there, guided the buyer AND her agent to another mortgage company, and CLOSED the property in a week!The ONLY REASON our house sold was because of YOU! We will recommend you as the absolute best agent to anyone looking to buy or sell."
Tom & Pat McGinn Thu Apr 26, 2007
""If you are in the market to buy or sell a house then Jim is the man to call. His professionalism, diligence, patience, commitment and friendly manner put him at the top of his business. Jim never stopped working toward our goal of finding just the right house. Day after day, he drove us from house to house, never wavering from the end result, never losing patience with us when we were impatient and overwhelmed with the whole process. He kept us calm, talking just through each step along the way. Jim is exactly the person you need if you're serious about buying or selling a home. He will get the job done for you. Thanks so much for everything, Jim.""
Charlie & Judy Coggins Thu Apr 26, 2007
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Riley, Home Buyer in Westchester

Westchester Realtors have been saying the market will rebound by end of year. Why and Why Not?

Asked Tue Jun 24 2008, 21:25 by Riley  -  Westchester County  -  Market Conditions  -  9 answers
Jim Gatos answered:
Everytime I read "Realtor X" predicts market will improve in 3 days", and other nonsense like that, I shake my head..

Realtor "X" is wasting his or her time in real estate.. They oughta be in Las Vegas or at least "Foxwoods".. - Fri Jul 4 2008, 03:43
Ken, Home Buyer in Boston

where do you get more house for the money - Sudbury or Wayland?

Asked Wed Feb 6 2008, 12:43 by Ken  -  Sudbury  -  Home Buying  -  4 answers
Jim Gatos answered:
I think you can find more opportunities in Sudbury generally speaking but they are pretty much very close. Find the homes first and compare... - Thu Jul 3 2008, 17:28
Susanne, Home Buyer in Massachusetts

bidding on a house

Asked Wed Jul 2 2008, 11:29 by Susanne  -  01867  -  Home Buying  -  9 answers
Jim Gatos answered:
It doesn't depend on any "trends" or statistics. As a buyer agent, I was able to "chop" the price down even a couple of thousand dollars MORE than what my buyer clients suggested they offer only because I "felt" I was dealing with an inexperienced and inept listing agent. I suggested to my clients they make an even lower offer and guess what? We WON! This thing happened to me twice in 2007 and I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF BECAUSE I DID MY JOB AND MADE A HAPPY CLIENT EVEN HAPPIER! One of the two agents I was just talking about sorta figured it out after the negotiating was finalized and even asked me if I "put one over him", but I brushed the answered off. You have a duty, you do your job, enough people will find out, you get referrals.. GET A STRONG AND COMPETENT BUYER AGENT !!! - Thu Jul 3 2008, 17:22
MissTessi, Buyer & Seller in Seattle

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Asked Thu Jul 3 2008, 15:33 by MissTessi  -  Des Moines  -  Home Selling  -  3 answers
Jim Gatos answered:
I am not even from your area or even the same state, Let me tell you, if you did what you want to do in my area, you'd probably attract the WORST Realtors or real estate agents you could find.. The way I would find an agent is to find someone who is a smart worker; one who PROSPECTS every day versus waiting for business to come their way. A strong track record is nice. Sen me a message and I if you'd like I'll try to find someone strong like that. - Thu Jul 3 2008, 16:16
Deb, Home Buyer in 01757

worcester predictions: good or bad?

Asked Sat Feb 9 2008, 01:06 by Deb  -  Worcester  -  Market Conditions  -  10 answers
Jim Gatos answered:
Try as the City Council might, I don't think Worcester will ever become another Boston. Yeah, they'll put in more buildings and services and that's all fine; that actually raises the quality of life for the general populace and the surrounding communities. I would not hesitate to buy in Worcester or surrounding because now the prices are REALLY good; services are good and everything you need is in front of you. You have higher taxes but that's true all over.. - Thu Jul 3 2008, 14:51
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My Listings
18 Worth St, Worcester, MA 01610 18 Worth St,…
$100,000
9 br  3 ba  
115 Clover St, Worcester, MA 01603 115 Clover…
$194,000
4 br  2 ba  
87 4th St, Worcester, MA 01602 87 4th St,…
$289,900
4 br  2½ ba Listing Web Site
24 Tanner Rd, Webster, MA 01570 24 Tanner Rd…
$205,000
2 br  1.0 ba Listing Web Site
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Specialties
Certified Foreclosure Prevention Consultant specializing in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Certified New Homes Specialist

Certified Negotiating Specialist

Certified Buyer Representative
Experience
Latest:
Sales Associate for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Re-joined Coldwelll Banker as a Sales Associate. Implemented a blog, new website, Trulia, and various forms of online inter-active programs to better serve my clients
April 2006—present
Previous:
Sales Associate & Team Manager for Keller Williams Reaty
Managed a team of 6 agents & Administrative Assistant. Oversaw advertising and overall marketing budget. Trained agents daily.
May 2004—April 2006
Previous:
Sales Associate for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Sales Associate for former DeWolfe Real Estate. Transferred to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Worcester. Additional specialities included new construction, new client prospecting, and marketing systems.
August 1997—April 2004
Previous:
Sales Associate for RE/MAX
Sales Associate for RE/MAX Associates in Auburn and RE/MAX Advantage 1 in Worcester
September 1993—August 1997
Previous:
Sales Manager for Gatos Real Estate
Co Owner and Sales Manager of Gatos Real Estate. Supervised training, scheduling, and various activities of over 10 agents. Managed the advertising budget and ad schedule. Was responsible for hiring and termination of personnel. Maintained information & computer systems.
September 1986—June 1990
Certifications & Awards
Series of "Pacesetter"" and other Various Sales Productivity Awards from Century 21 between 1991 through 1993.

Various RE/MAX Awards for Productivity.

Diamond Society Award, President's Club Award, other awards from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Keller Williams Double Gold Award for Productivity

Certified Foreclosure Prevention Consultant specializing in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Certified New Homes Specialist

Certified Negotiating Specialist

Certified Buyer Representative

Master Sales Society Award from Floyd Wickman Real Estate Organization.
Interests
Professional and Personal Blogging

Social Media

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Exercising

Gym

Walking my dog

Star Trek and related.

Reading on Metaphysical Studies.

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