Roxanne DeBerry

Please email me directly with your question and I will be happy to give you the best answer I can.

Roxanne - Sun Aug 24 2008, 16:24

If you are planning on staying within the same school then of course that may limit you choices. However, if you don't mind changing schools that will give you greater options. If you are looking at new construction make sure that you speak with a experienced realtor who has long standing relationships with local builders. Over the years we have been able to save thousands of dollars to our clients because of our knowledge of this area. If you would like to speak to us about assisting you with new or pre-owned homes please give us a call. We have been serving the Plano, Murphy, Allen and Sachse area since 1975 and know this area extremely well. Call today at 214-215-5106. - Mon Aug 18 2008, 04:25

This is Roxanne DeBerry with Keller Williams Realty in Plano. As the other replies to your inquiry indicate commissions are negotiable. However, you might want to think about this first. If an agent is so readily willing to cut their commission, how strong will they be able to negotiate on your behalf? You might be getting an agent that is not strong enough to represent the price you agree to sell your home for. A talented, experienced agent is worth their commission because they will give you more value for your money and isn't that what you are really looking for? Top agents give you much more in the way of marketing your home, giving excellent advice, protecting your interests, negotiating on your behalf, and continually letting you know what the market is doing that may be effecting the sale of your home. Commission is a consideration when selecting an agent but that should not be your primary concern. If you get an agent that has a lower commission but your home sits for a long time on the market you will actually loose the benefit you thought you were receiving. I don't think that is what you would want. Most top agents actually get you more for your home than those who cut their commissions because they have the network to bring you a mutitude of buyers to your doorstep.

This year my team and I have sold over 100 homes and over my career I have sold well over 1,000 homes. Getting homes sold in a the shortest amount of time takes knowledge, marketing, and a dedication to get results for the seller. If you would like to speak to me personally about the sale of your home, I can be reached at 214-676-8040. - Thu Aug 14 2008, 06:45

I agree with you. It is important that an agent, whether he is a buyers agent or a regular agent be very attentive to listening to what you want and letting you know if it is obtainable. This is Roxanne DeBerry of Keller Williams Realty in Plano. I have dedicated buyer specialists tha do nothing but work with buyers. They are highly trained agents that have exceptional listening skills and know how to work with you to obtain your goals. People ask me all the time which is better an agent that works with both sellers or buyers or one that just works with buyers. What matters most is that either one of these agents need to pay you the attention you deserve. Because I have buyer specialists I could be selfish and say that is the only way to go. I don't wish to be unfair to the other agents that are exceptionally good at working with buyers, however. You just have to look at it this way, does an agent the works with both buyers and sellers have the time to give you or the time to do the market research to know the types of homes available that you might wish to see? Do they preview homes in different areas and not just look at them on the MLS? Ask them questions to find out their knowledge and make sure they are not a part time agent. If you ever have any additional questions regarding agents or need help with your home purchase, please don't hesitate to contact us. - Mon Aug 11 2008, 12:39

This is Roxanne DeBerry with Keller Williams Realty. I read some of the other comments the other realtors told you and they are right on. The one thing you need to consider is travel time. I know you know what traffic is since you are coming from Los Angeles. The traffic congestion here during rush hour can be extremely long at times. So factor in your commute time. Whether buying a home in Coppell or Plano this could add to the cost of your overall expenses. Another factor to take into consideration is property taxes. This will vary from city to city. Your realtor should be able to give you all that information. If you need any more help, please don't hesitate to contact me. - Mon Aug 11 2008, 12:16