Marilyn is a Wayland, Iowa Real Estate Agent who is licensed in the State of Iowa and works out of the William Raveis Real Estate in Sudbury, MA. Currently Marilyn has not left a welcome message or submitted a photo, so please feel free to leave a review of Marilyn or email Marilyn Messenger to ask them to sign up and update their profile.
Sold on: 2008-12-26 Sales Price: $0
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What year did you become a real estate agent?
1992
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
15 years
What is the average home price in your market?
The average price in Sudbury is $646,915. The average price in Maynard is $369,000.
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Sudbury and the surrounding towns west of Boston are mostly made up of owner-occupied residential real estate, although sales are a bit slower and prices have adjusted some, we haven't felt the dramatic effects of the sub-prime or over-development in other areas.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
Helping people with their real estate needs and goals is a great thing to be able to do - making things go smoothly for my clients and seeing them happy is the best!The technology keeps things interesting and there is always something new to learn to enhance my business and make things better for my clients. These days, negotiations are key and I like to negotiate for my clients.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Discount real estate companies - helping buyers and sellers understand that it takes more than a listing on MLS and some photographs or videos to get to the closing table. It's all about market knowledge, negotiations, and the ability to keep everyone on track to get to the closing table. Not all agents are the same - experience, education, and full-time commitment are key - the only way to know real estate is to be in it day in and day out. Additionally, helping consumers understand how important it is for each party in the transaction to have their own representation, especially in a buyers' market.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
Saving clients money on their new homes; helping people move who never thought they could get it done; moving young couples to Sudbury who never thought they could afford it!
What is your best characteristic?
Honesty and respect for others.
Who or what inspires you the most?
Education and learning new things. I have been fortunate to have so many positive influences in my life.
What is the best advice you ever received?
My dad told me to buy a house that we could live in for a long time. Also, if you want to get busy, plan a vacation!
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I love where I live - Sudbury and the area west of Boston is as good as it gets - except, I'd rather be warm in the winter - so Florida for a few months too.