Providing Unmatched Expertise and Guidance on Your Real Estate Journey
Whether you’re buying or selling a home in the Iowa City area, choosing the right real estate agent to work with may be one of the most important decisions you make. You’ll notice I said agent and not company you work with. The distinction matters. Agents are independent contractors and it really makes no difference where they hang their hat as to how good an agent they are. That’s the whole reason I started my own Brokerage. I don’t like politics. I wanted to concentrate fully on helping buyers and sellers. I do believe real estate is a service industry and my goal has always been to give clients the best possible advice and guidance as they navigate what can sometimes be choppy real estate waters.
Cardinal Realty is an Independent Brokerage that has been part of the Iowa City and Coralville landscape for over 17 years. This year, I have a new team member on my team to lighten the load. Happily Sherry holds the same values as me and is a perfect fit when it comes to offering clients the high level of knowledge and expertise that they’ve come to expect from working with me. You can learn more about Sherry Simpson by visiting her website: here.
So Now to Our Services:
Sellers: The goal is not to list your home. The goal is to sell your home. You would think that would be a no-brainer, but a quick look at the Iowa City MLS shows that even in the best of times there are houses languishing on the market for months without getting an offer. You have to wonder why that is. And more importantly you want to make sure you won’t be in the same boat when you list your house or condo for sale. Careful planning and a good strategy is what gets a house or condo sold. The strategy will change depending on market conditions, so working with an agent who knows how to adapt to any changes in the market is a good way to ensure your house gets sold in the quickest time with the least amount of fuss.
The home selling process works better when we work together as a team. Our job is to give your the information you need to make informed decisions. We have the knowledge and market expertise to understand market conditions and work on a strategy to get your house sold in the time frame that works best for you. It’s not rocket science. That said, it does need careful thought and consideration. It’s important to get it right from the start. As the saying goes: you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. First impressions matter and we want to make sure when your house hits the market that it rises above the competition and gets the immediate attention of prospective buyers who are ready to bring you a quick offer.
Buyers: Ultimately your goal is to find the right house to fit your lifestyle and you don’t want to overpay for it. You can rest easy knowing that at Cardinal Realty we believe in single agency and will represent you exclusively as your Buyer’s Agent. Working with a good buyer’s agent is the best way of ensuring that you have someone in your corner who is completely focused on your best interests. If you don’t understand the whole agency thing, just ask. We’re all about being open and forthcoming with information for homebuyers. We will always have your back, providing you with valuable information throughout the home buying process – Empowering you to make informed decisions as you navigate through your real estate journey.
Past clients will tell you is that the outcome of their real estate transaction was important to us. Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, we want to make sure the experience is a smooth and happy one for you with no second guessing later about any of the important decisions you make on the way.
When it comes down to it, the Realtor® you choose to work with WILL make a difference to your real estate transaction, so it pays to “shop around.” After all, you want to make sure the agent you work with has the expertise and knowledge to help you in what is probably the biggest transaction of your life! The best way to find out whether we’ll be a good fit is to call Call 319-400-0268 and chat for a while. Let’s get started on your real estate journey!
