Mary Richards

"Real Estate Consultant"
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Mary Richards, in Kansas City
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About Me
I communicate closely with my clients to guide them through the buying & selling process considering all family members in the move. Serving Platte & Clay Counties & the Kansas City Metro.

My Philosophy: Communication is the key! I believe in treating my clients fairly and with respect, giving everyone the same care and concern, regardless of their budget. I have put systems in place to follow-up with the many details through closing. My relationship with you continues even after the sale closes. I continually sharpen my skills and keep up-to-date on the latest happenings in real estate as I am a lifelong learner. I embrace and use today's technology to better serve my clients.

Education: I currently hold the following designations: GRI, CRS - Certified Residential Specialist, ABR - Accredited Buyer's Agent. BA in Marketing with Advertising emphasis from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Buyer's agency training. Training in working with transferees. GRI, from the Graduate Realtor Institute. Master's Sales Academy 1993, 1994, 1995. Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation in 1999. Accredited Buyers Representative 2001. By Referral Only 2001-2005. Howard Britons Star Power Team Training University 2004, Leadership University, Nov. 2006, Listing University, Feb. 2007, Star Power Annual Conference July, 2007, Leader's Choice Training Nov. 2007, Performance Management Network class - Networking and Referral Systems Training April 2008.
Testimonials
"I can't say enough about Mary's work ethic and commitment to serving her clients! Since our closing we have already passed her name along to several of our friends and will continue to do so in the years to come."
David & Carolyn L. Thu May 8
"Our Reece and Nichols agent , Mary Richards, did an excellent job marketing and following through with the sale of our house. We are extremely pleased with the level of service that she provided. We will consider her in the future for other real estate transactions and would recommend her to family and friends. We had dealt with a couple of real estate agents prior to meeting Mary and we were extremely dissatisfied with them. Mary exhibited excellent communication skills and methods, as well as provided much needed experience and expertise in the real estate transaction. We also appreciated Mary's integrity and trustworthiness. We were able to depend on her and know that she was being up front with us and recommending the right choices for us. Jason and I are confident that our house successfully sold because of Mary's dedicated efforts and the advantages of the Reece and Nichols agency. The "Sell My Home" web page was great! I was able to check on the status of showings and our listing daily. Reece and Nichols has an excellent reputation in the metro are-this was also a contributor to the sale of our home in addition to Mary's reputation in the industry. Mary is a top-notch agent and we greatly appreciate all that she did for us!"
Jason & Amie P Thu May 8
"Professional, communicative, proactive, handles difficult situations/people well, pleasant, positive, high energy level. Mary Richards' excellence of service so impressed us that we immediately introduced her to other family members in search of a realtor."
Shannon & Mary R Thu May 8
"Moving from one side of the state to the other was extremely stressful. We had to sell a house in St. Louis and buy a house in the KC area. We can't imagine doing that without Mary Richards. She kept in constant contact with us. We only had to make two trips here to find a house. The first time she had 12 houses lined up to show us, all within our price range. The second time she sowed us 3 houses. She didn't waste our time showing us houses we couldn't afford. She took us to houses that fit our needs. She worked with the agent that was selling our house in St. Louis to make sure that the closings would be flawless. They were. Mary didn't just leave us at the dor of our new house. She stayed in contact with us to make sure we were settled in and familiar with our new home and community. I would also like to mention that she took time to find things in the area for my sons. She knew it would be difficult for them to change schools, homes, friends...so she tried to make it a little more enjoyable for them."
Robert & Gale Thu May 8
"Mary went above and beyond helping me purchase my new home. She always returned phone calls and almost always able to get the information I asked for. I believe she was honest and up-front - which is very important to me."
Diane H. Thu May 8
"Mary is an extremely personable, customer focused agent! She was invaluable not only in negotiating the sale of my home but also in being available to answer any questions and allay any concerns I had. I give her my highest recommendation."
Josh M. Thu May 8
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Meriana, Buyer & Seller in San Francisco/ Kansas...

In which neighborhoods in or around Kansas city (Mo or KS) are one family houses expected to go up in price

Asked Mon Jul 14 2008, 13:47 by Meriana  -  Kansas City  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Mary Richards answered:
As Sherri mentioned in her answer, determine what you want to be close to such as the office, etc and your Realtor can recommend neighborhoods that are appreciating in the areas you want. There are neighborhoods all over the city that are still appreciating. The appreciation may not be at as high a level as the past years, but our real estate markets are expected to improve. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of the adjusted pricing due to the slower markets. North of the River in the Kansas City Metro is a good area to consider as well. We have a lot of development and redevelopment happening. There are many options for good neighborhoods no matter the price range or style of home you are considering. There is a lot of land in the Kansas City North limits still available for development. The Northland has easy access to the airport and majors highways. There is a trail system that is continually growing. I'd be happy to send you information on any areas you are interested in. - Thu Jul 24 2008, 19:48
Ed, Home Seller in north tustin,calif.

where and how do you go for advise on listing a house for sale??

Asked Thu Jul 24 2008, 11:24 by Ed  -  All locations  -  Home Selling  -  4 answers
Mary Richards answered:
Ask your friends or co-workers who have recently sold a home about their experience and which Realtor they worked with. They may have pointers they can share based on their experience. Ask if they would recommend that agent. I can recommend an agent that specializes in your area. The right Realtor will talk with you and find out what approach to take in marketing your home based on your set of circumstances. They will also advise you on how to best present your home to the marketplace. I have some information on my website at http://www.kcmoves.com Please let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Best of luck! - Thu Jul 24 2008, 19:11
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My Listings
16 Atchison Ct, Platte City, MO 64079 16 Atchison…
$170,000
3 br  3 ba  
5817 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110 5817 Forest…
$13,000
3 br  2 ba  
3010 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64109 3010 Charlo…
$130,000
4 br  1 ba  
5447 N Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64118 5447 N Troo…
$125,000
3 br  1½ ba  
11012 N Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64155 11012 N Bal…
$200,000
4 br  3 ba  
3110 NE 91st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64156 3110 NE 91st…
$250,000
3 br  2½ ba  
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Specialties
Single family homes - Resale and new construction, rental property, land and lot sales, living estates, senior homeowners, bank owned properties, short sales and foreclosures, relocating buyers and sellers.
Experience
Latest:
Senior Marketing Executive for Reece & Nichols Realtors
I have over 16 years Real Estate sales experience including: working with single family homes, rental property, land and lot sales, living estates, senior homeowners, bank owned properties, short sales and foreclosures. As an Accredited Relocation Counselor, I have worked extensively with relocating buyers and sellers. I am proud to be counted as one of the top agents in my office.
February 1992—present
Previous:
Assistant Media Buyer & Planner for Bernstein-Rein Advertising
I worked mainly on the Wal-Mart and Blockbuster Video accounts, placed TV, print and radio advertising with venders across the nation.
January 1989—January 1992
Certifications & Awards
Organizations: NAR-National Association of Realtors. MAR-Missouri Association of Realtors. Kansas City Metro Board of Realtors-2008 State Director. Women's Council of Realtors, 2005 to present-2008 Northland Chapter Secretary. Member of the Metropolitan Kansas City Board of Realtors, RPAC-Missouri 100 Club, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007. Member of Council of Residential Specialists, Member of Accredited Buyer Representatives. Floyd Wickman's Alumni Club, 1994 & 1995. By Referral Only Community, 2001-2006. Past literacy and Algebra tutor for Adult Literacy program.

Education: I currently hold the following designations: GRI, CRS - Certified Residential Specialist, ABR - Accredited Buyer's Agent. BA in Marketing with Advertising emphasis from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Buyer's agency training. Training in working with transferees. GRI, from the Graduate Realtor Institute. Master's Sales Academy 1993, 1994, 1995. Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist designation in 1999. Accredited Buyers Representative 2001. By Referral Only 2001-2005. Howard Britons Star Power Team Training University 2004, Leadership University, Nov. 2006, Listing University, Feb. 2007, Star Power Annual Conference July, 2007, Leader's Choice Training Nov. 2007, Performance Management Network class - Networking and Referral Systems Training April 2008.
Interests
Technology, home staging & decor, my family (including 2 large dogs), art
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