Meet Featured Agent Tammy Foley

Tammy Foley

Designations: GRI, CGP, CERTIRFIED GREEN PROFFESSIONAL, CERTIFIED AGING IN PLACE SPECIALIST

Contact:

765-479-1216

tfoley@shook.com

www.lafayetteareaproperties.com

Why did you get into real estate?

I’ve always had a love for real estate. Being in the construction industry for 31 years with a building background enables me to understand the repairs and maintenance of a home.

What is your favorite part of being a real estate agent?

Working with buyers and finding the right home that fits their needs.

What advice do you have for first-time home buyers?

Purchase a house that gives you a feeling of ‘home’.

What do you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House?

Spend time with our 3 grown sons and grandchildren- with the 9^th to arrive in December. Watching soccer, baseball, football, basketball that the grandkids participate in.

What, other than Real Estate, are you passionate about?

Paying it forward by working on community events to better the lives of children. I’m involved with Biz Tipp, BAGL, Keep Stockwell Beautiful, and am the president of the Association of Women’s Business (AWBO).

What’s the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home?

Staging your home for that WOW factor.

What super power do you wish you had and why?

Wishing I could touch the lives of all children to let them shine. Love to see the sparkle in their eyes knowing someone cares!

Thank you Tammy! Visit her agent profile on www.shook.com for more information. 

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Featured Agent Friday! 

Meet Kat Mercer:

Specialties: Residential Real Estate; new construction & existing home sales

Contact:

kat@katmercer.com

www.katmercer.com

765-404-4940

How long have you been in real estate?

I have always had an interest in real estate and architecture and obtained my real estate license in 2006 thinking I might do it part time. However, once I got started, there was no going back. I inject my career with enthusiasm and passion and it never feels like “work”!

What is your favorite part of being a real estate agent?

My favorite part of being a real estate agent is the art of the deal. Just getting an accepted offer on a property can take a great amount of negotiation and tenacity. My passion for this career drives me to come up with inventive ways to overcome obstacles and achieve the best results possible for my clients.

What is your most memorable listing? And what advice would you give first-time home buyers?

I’ve developed a lot of memories in this career so far, good and bad, however I have to say you certainly learn a lot about people and yourself. Sometimes I feel like I could write a book on my experiences so far. To first-time home buyers my advice would be to get pre-approved for your financing first, follow the advice of your agent and start shopping!

What do you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House?

On the weekends if I’m not hosting an open house you can find me on the golf course or working around the house.

What, other than Real Estate, are you passionate about?

Other than real estate, my passions are my family, dogs, golf and living life….it’s so short!

What’s the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home?

If you’re trying to sell your home, make sure it looks as good as it possibly can without spending a lot of money, price it right, accept the advice of your agent, and take the emotions out of the situation. Being a seller in this market is very challenging and it takes a tough skin to be a seller these days.

What super power do you wish you had and why?

I wish I could read minds then there would be no question as to what someone is trying to say!

Thank you Kat!

To discover more about Kat Mercer check out her profile page on our website. 

9 Overlooked Items to Prep your Home for Sale

Photo sourced from Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog Post

Check out this great blog post on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter about the 9 things home owners tend to overlook when getting their home ready for sale.

 They include things like....  Floor plan or Appraisal Sketch, Termite Bond,Covenants and Restrictions, Neighborhood Rules and Information etc.

Meet Featured Agent Sherry Peck!

Specialties: I work with all types of buyers and sellers but after having been in the construction business for 15 years I have found that I am really able to help clients who want to build a home.  I help them through all phases of the process and assist them in selecting the best builder for the client’s personal situation.

Awards: 
Coldwell Banker Diamond Society
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle 

Contact Sherry

Cell Phone: 765-427-3978

Email: speck@shook.com

How long have you been in real estate?  

I have been in real estate for 33 years. I have always had a broker’s license and have only worked for three companies during the 33 years. I worked for a family owned business in Jasper County for 4-5 years working with buyers and sellers. In 1983 I began working for a local builder in Lafayette, managing his real estate office, handling the marketing and closings. I worked also with new construction – taking buyers through the entire process of selecting a lot, customizing the plans, making the selections for the interior and exterior finishes, to closing and post closing follow up. I did this for 15 years. I have been with Coldwell Banker Shook since 2000. I have lots of experience and knowledge to offer my clients!

What is your favorite part of being a real estate agent?

I love meeting all of the interesting people who move in and out of our community. We have such diversity in our community – I am able to work with clients from all over the world and they have taught me many things and I believe I have been able to help them understand our culture a bit as well.

What advice do you have for first-time home buyers? 

The advice I have always given first-time home buyers is: Select a Realtor who will assist you through the process and help you to find the property that is right for you and your family.

What do you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House? 

Spend time with my husband of 46 years and often visit our children and their families in Cleveland, OH and Mandeville, LA. 

What, other than Real Estate, are you passionate about?  

Family, cooking and reading!

What’s the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home?

Do what you need to do to make it look its best and appeal to the buyer for that location, price range, size, amenities. This usually begins with cleaning closets and de-cluttering and general cleaning inside and out. Once that is done, take another assessment and do what needs to be done within the limits of your pocketbook.  Be practical!

What super power do you wish you had and why? 

I am not sure what I would call the super power but I would like to make all people understand that the secret to getting along and being happy is to have the ability to respect one another and treat each other with respect. This applies to parents and children, co-workers, peers, and nations. The hard part about this super power is that you also need to make people like themselves first!

Thanks Sherry for the wise words and advice!

For more info on Sherry visit her agent profile here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day everyone! :)

Featured Agent: Sharon Schlott

Specialties: Residential Real Estate, new homes and pre-owned.

Designations: Accredited Buyers Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the Real Estate Institute.

Contact Sharon at: 
765-404-0617

SharonSchlott@gmail.com

www.SharonSchlott.com

How long have you been in real estate?

My real estate career spans 27 years and 3 states, Texas, Illinois, and now Indiana. I decided to try real estate when I had a very disappointing experience with a REALTOR in purchasing a home.

What is your favorite part of being a real estate agent? 

I enjoy working and meeting with people and helping them reach their goals of either buying a home or selling their home. It is never boring and it is always new. The industry is very dynamic and always changing. It forces me to learn new things in order to stay current and viable.

What advice do you have for first-time home buyers? 

Advice for first time buyers: Take the plunge! Current market conditions are phenomenal with a large supply of homes to choose from and interest rates at an all-time record low. Buyers not taking advantage of this window of opportunity may be kicking themselves later.

What do you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House? 

On the weekend if I am not working I enjoy putting around the house, catching up on reading, or entertaining close friends in our home.

What, other than Real Estate, are you passionate about? 

I love visiting and spending time with our grown children and traveling with dear friends.

What’s the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home? 

Best advice I can give to sellers is to clean out as much clutter as possible, refresh the home with new interior paint and take care of all maintenance issues that they are aware of. Getting a home inspection is a good idea in order to head off any repair issues that the home seller might not be aware of.

Thank you Sharon! For more information visit her agent page on www.shook.com

Some great ways to make your home more cozy this fall!

17 Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Fall

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