I am an active, full-time Real Estate Broker here in Portland that has long specialized in helping First Time Homebuyers to achieve their dream of home ownership. As you think about finding the right professional to help you, consider these items of note:
I have been a full-time successful experienced Realtor here since 1995.
I have achieved the specialized designation of Accredited Buyer Representative, requiring additional coursework, experience and exam proficiency in order to receive national certification.
Absolutely no bulls**t, no "salesman" games or canned dialogues, no pressure. Progressive political leanings, very laid back, casual, but extremely hard-working for you and dedicated to your best interests. I am extremely down-to-earth, and care more about and for the people I work with, rather than how much they can afford. YOu need not feel embarassed about entering the "bottom" of the market-- my aim is to help you meet your goals and having a life-long satisfied customer. I do not "dress for success" or "drive for success." I have nothing to prove, except to garner your trust and loyalty and appreciation, which I almost always do as I work with my new clients who understand how much I care about them, protecting their interests and helping them to succeed.
Practically all of my business comes from word-of-mouth from satisfied clients. With the slower market right now, I have the opportunity to "spread the word" and "toot my horn" here on Craigslist. I hope you'll consider getting in touch.
I know the market (and have been in good and bad markets throughout my career) like the back of my hand. You can trust me to give you the best advice to get the best deal possible and still be realistically guided to pick homes and successfully find a rewarding end to a productive homebuying experience. I know the good and bad agents in town, and the good and bad lenders, and the good and bad home inspectors, and will do my best to always give you the best advice.
I have had the length and breadth of experience to find and know the best lenders here in the city, who can not only help you get the best rates and get preapproved for home purchases, but who are both honest and hard-working enough to minimize problems throughout the lending and escrow process.
I pride myself and enjoy a life and workworld based on diversity, so gay or straight, black or brown or white, female or male or somewhere in-between, religious or atheist, designer-clothed or jeans and piercings-- you can be sure to find a comfortable confidante and consultant in yours truly.
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PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE to get an idea of who I am and what I would be like to work with, and read some of the many, many testimonials from my clients, both on the home page and additional pages (click on "More Testimonials") @
www.equitygroup.com/zach
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ALSO SEE MY TOP-RATED REALTOR LISTING on the Portland GLBT Guide:
www.q-portland.com/guide
and the many laudatory comments from former clients who've generously shared some of their experiences.
ALSO READ my weekly "ask the expert" column called "Ask Zach About Portland Real Estate" published every Sunday @
www.q-portland.com
Remember, a Buyer Agent's fees are almost always paid by the seller, and I can explain to you easy ways we can ensure (if such is your wish) that the entire fees to me will ALWAYS be paid by the seller.
Why not give a call or email and set up a time to meet? Let's have a cup of coffee and discuss your situation, with absolutely no pressure and no initial commitments required, and see if we're a good fit. I'd love to meet you and help you get started in the exciting process of buying your first home.
Despite whatever you may have heard about all the housing and economic and financial problems, this is the BEST TIME EVER to be buying a home, with very motivated sellers, tons of well-priced homes on the market, the lowest interest rates in history, the government sponsoring a tax credit of up to $7500 for first-time buyers, and many, many other pluses to make this an invaluable time to find that first home.
I will really be excited to meet you - please give a call or email and let's talk!
Zach Newman
ReMax equity group, inc. Realtors
237 NE Broadway, suite 100
Portland, OR 97232
503.495.5872
zach@equitygroup.com
www.equitygroup.com/zach
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