Being a real estate agent is about the opportunity to be of service to others. In that vein I want to welcome you to call or email me to discuss your real estate needs. It is my job to counsel you and listen to your story so that we can decide if buying or selling is really the right move for you. I could take up your time and write a lengthy biography about myself, my accomplishments, my success, etc. but this decision is not about me, it is about you. If you believe that I can be of service to you, please call me at 785-766-4666 or email me at Sarah@SarahDreiling.com.
I look forward to working with you.
Proven Results - Sanjay Pandey (Aug 10, 2009)
Sanjay Pandey bought a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"Greetings from the Garden State! We wanted to take a minute to thank..." Read More
"Greetings from the Garden State! We wanted to take a minute to thank you for your help selling
our house. It was not exactly a seller's market in Lawrence when we
listed our house with you -- in fact, for our price range houses were
taking a long time to sell, if at all. Your positive attitude,
attention to detail, hard work, willingness to try new approaches right
from getting the house prepared for showing, to doing open houses (for
the public and realtors), and looking for every possible opportunity to
market our house paid off. In fact when the house sold and we had very
little time to move, your help again went beyond most real estate agents
-- you were able to help us sell things we did not want to move in a
flash!
We have told our friends to consider working with you b/c of your
many wonderful qualities -- sunny disposition, easy to work with,
innovativethical, conscientious, and most of all b/c you got results!
Wishing you the best,
The Pandey's"
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
A Pleasure to Work With! - Liz Crickard and Jeromy Horkman (Jun 12, 2009)
Liz Crickard and Jeromy Horkman bought a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"As first-time home buyers, we started our house search with many..." Read More
"As first-time home buyers, we started our house search with many questions and feeling somewhat overwhelmed. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to work with Sarah Dreiling, who did a fantastic job guiding us through every stage of our first home purchase. Sarah is highly organized, efficient and at the same time extremely down to earth and easy to work with. Also, because of her excellent communication skills, we always knew what to expect in the process and were able to anticipate next steps along the way. Given her knowledge, skills and great personality, it was no surprise that Sarah was working with a large number of clients when we met her. Even so, she was always responsive, never made us feel rushed, and was able to accommodate our schedules and timeline. Thanks to Sarah, we found a home we love at a great price in a neighborhood we are very excited about!
"
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Incredible Results - Steve and Dana Niemack (Mar 10, 2009)
Steve and Dana Niemack bought a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"Sarah Dreiling has been the most conscientious, professional and..." Read More
"Sarah Dreiling has been the most conscientious, professional and personal realtor our family has ever worked with. She works with confidence, is trustworthy and ethically upright. There was never a time in numerous meetings we had that she wasn’t prepared when meeting with us. In addition she is highly educated to the real estate process and insightful of what to do as a seller and look out for as a buyer. We worked with Sarah as our selling agent and as a buyer’s representative. There is no hesitation in recommending that you choose Sarah as the professional to work for you."
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Great Service, Great Agent - Cheryl and Duane Cox (Mar 10, 2009)
Cheryl and Duane Cox bought a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"We recently enlisted Sarah Dreiling to act as the REALTOR on our..." Read More
"We recently enlisted Sarah Dreiling to act as the REALTOR on our behalf for the purchase of a commercial building for our business, ATSI. At the onset of this venture Sarah took charge and made it unnecessary for us to do anything. Being in business for as long as I have I was certain this meant it would be necessary for me to correct things at a later date and pick up the pieces. To my surprise it was just the opposite. Miss Dreiling was totally in charge and in front of everyone involved in the transaction. I honestly do not know if my company has ever dealt with someone as knowledgeable, efficient, professional and friendly.
Duane and Cheryl Cox
"
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!"
Sold My Home Before it Hit the Market - John Martin (Mar 10, 2009)
John Martin sold a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"Dear Sarah,
I am getting squared away in Lee's Summit. I wanted to..." Read More
"Dear Sarah,
I am getting squared away in Lee's Summit. I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your hard work. I have bought and sold a lot of property, IE commercial, rental, residence, & to date I have never had a real estate agent work as hard as you.
As you know, I had a lot of personal issues going on at that time plus trying to find a home in Lee's Summit. I can honestly say that I did not worry about any of the details. You were there for us. Not to mention that the house sold before it went on the market, thanks to you.
I would be pleased to have you show this to any potential clients as well as invite them to call me.
I still have clients in Lawrence & hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
John C. Martin
Martin Insurance Agency, ltd"
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!"
Amazing Realtor - Aindrea Scott (Mar 09, 2009)
Aindrea Scott bought a home and would recommend using Sarah for your home purchase. Comments:
"Sarah Dreiling approached me about purchasing a home in April of..." Read More
"Sarah Dreiling approached me about purchasing a home in April of 2007. I had told her that Derek (my husband) and I were going to be renting and looked to move out in August. She then tells me that purchasing a home would be more beneficial because if we rented, we were basically throwing our money away and that there were grants out there for first-time home buyers to utilize in purchasing a home. She asked what we would be paying in rent and then put more figures together for me to take to my husband. Derek and I talked about it and decided to meet with her again. She agreed and we set up our appointment. The day of the appointment, she called me to confirm and to ask if it was okay if another realtor met with us as well. She told me that she was anticipating us asking questions that she was not sure about and did not want us to leave with any lingering questions or doubts. Up until this point, we were not sure if this was a good idea or not but this was the defining moment for us as to who our realtor was going to be and that we were going to buy a home. She made us feel so comfortable and like buying a home was taking a walk in the park. She exuded confidence and knowledge but it was not beneath her to ask for assistance nor did she make up an answer just to pacify us or get us out of her office. The meeting solidified for us that we were going to purchase a home and being first-time home buyers, we were extremely nervous. However, Sarah was reassuring and answered all of our questions by explaining to us what exactly was going on. If there was something that we did not understand, she took the time to meet with us or call us to explain. She made time for us whenever we needed her and she always left us with a feeling of confidence.
At our meeting, we told Sarah that we would be ready to purchase a home in the late fall and what our price range would be. She then asked us what exactly we wanted and started sending us emails with listings that matched our criteria. She suggested that we look at the homes that we liked, even if we were not ready to buy so we can see what is out there. So she took us to several listings and asked for our input so that she could narrow her findings down even .further. Then, a listing came on that was a little above our price range that could not have been more perfect. This was another impressing moment because she saw the listing and even though it was little above what we had wanted to spend, she sent it to us anyway to consider it. She felt that it was the house for us. We looked at the pictures in the email and liked what we saw, so we asked to see it. She showed it to us on Thursday and we loved it. We decided to put an offer in and she advised us what would be a good price to offer the seller’s. They countered our offer and we accepted theirs. The whole time we were waiting to hear back on our offer, I was a wreck. I did exactly what Sarah had told me not to do and fell in love with the house. But she calmed me down and told me that it was a solid offer. She let me be a basket-case and helped me through it. After the offer was accepted, she went the extra mile and showed the property to both of my parents, my brother and my father-in-law. She also suggested who we should use for our inspections and appraisals and changed our address for us. She accompanied us to the closing and made sure that everything that she promised us, she did.
Before talking with Sarah, we thought that buying a home was something that was not going to happen until my husband was finished with school. However, she took the time to show us that buying a home was something that we could and should do and we have loved being home ever since.
"
Response: "It was my pleasure to be of service to you!"
(55 homes sold)
Sold on: 2008-01-16 Sales Price: $429,000
5615 Westfield Dr. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-02-21 Sales Price: $191,953
3001 W. 27th Ct. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-03-03 Sales Price: $173,000
2933 Iris Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-15 Sales Price: $115,000
3705 Shadybrook Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-28 Sales Price: $199,401
4512 Trail Road (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-22 Sales Price: $129,500
1200 Prospect (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-02 Sales Price: $169,900
1805 Illinois (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-06 Sales Price: $128,600
2510 Crestline Circle (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-06 Sales Price: $116,000
3701 Shadybrook Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-26 Sales Price: $225,000
6 Westwood (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-07-29 Sales Price: $174,500
1937 Hillview (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-11-10 Sales Price: $170,000
1933 Hillview (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-07-01 Sales Price: $230,000
3615 Boulder (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-02-29 Sales Price: $169,900
2812 Stone Barn Terrace (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-07-07 Sales Price: $145,000
2402 Surrey Drive (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-08-01 Sales Price: $247,000
2901 Harrison (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-01 Sales Price: $156,900
313 Arrowhead (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-04 Sales Price: $400,000
1573 Alvamar Drive (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-07-31 Sales Price: $173,000
209 Woodgate Pl. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-08-14 Sales Price: $155,630
3406 W. 8th Street (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-09-30 Sales Price: $215,000
3021 Riverview (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-10-12 Sales Price: $537,000
2010 Riviera (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-11-16 Sales Price: $305,000
1544 Alvamar Drive (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-11-07 Sales Price: $644,000
1226 E. 23rd St. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-11-30 Sales Price: $97,000
754 Maple (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-06-19 Sales Price: $89,300
255 Michigan # 4-19 (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-06-19 Sales Price: $89,300
255 Michigan # 4-19 (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-06-20 Sales Price: $11,900
536 Locust (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-07-02 Sales Price: $149,900
2614 Sawgrass (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-07-13 Sales Price: $181,300
1025 Rhode Island (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-07-13 Sales Price: $140,000
1418 Anthony Michael (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-08-15 Sales Price: $192,500
4000 Spring Hill Drive (map it)
Lawrence , KS 66049 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2007-09-14 Sales Price: $102,500
2608 Moundview Dr. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-11-02 Sales Price: $109,500
3220 W. 9th Street (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-11-14 Sales Price: $105,000
1414 W. 22nd Terrace (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-03-27 Sales Price: $115,000
3013 Havrone Way (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-03-27 Sales Price: $135,000
2735 Coralberry (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-04-10 Sales Price: $202,000
2117 E. 25th Street (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-04-09 Sales Price: $113,000
1732 Brook (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66045 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-04-13 Sales Price: $201,000
1915 Vermont (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-04-30 Sales Price: $164,900
1901 E. 30th St (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-04-30 Sales Price: $300,000
1044 April Rain (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-09 Sales Price: $111,500
1926 Maple Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-09 Sales Price: $153,450
205 Summertree Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-09 Sales Price: $153,450
940 Anna Tappan (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-08 Sales Price: $92,500
441 Elm (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-08 Sales Price: $92,500
441 Elm (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-06-08 Sales Price: $150,500
1042 Wellington (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-06-18 Sales Price: $100,000
1708 E. 21st Terrace (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-15 Sales Price: $146,775
1708 E. 27th Street (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-07-15 Sales Price: $146,775
1708 E. 27th Street (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66046 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-31 Sales Price: $224,935
4601 Merion Ct. (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-11-10 Sales Price: $170,000
1933 Hillview (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66044 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-03-03 Sales Price: $173,000
2933 Iris Lane (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66047 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-07-09 Sales Price: $300,000
820 Diamondhead (map it)
Lawrence, KS 66049 Represented: Seller
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2006
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
Almost 3 years. However I didn't take on a single client until I had earned my Graduate Realtor Ins
What is the average home price in your market?
$210,000
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
The biggest change is certainly the difficulty some sellers are facing in the current market. Buyers have quite a bit of inventory to select from and in order to be competitive, sellers have to be realistic about their price.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
Primarily because I enjoy the opportunity to be of service to others. As a native Lawrencian and KU graduate I feel I have quite a bit of knowledge about the local market that I can pass along to buyers and sellers.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Without a doubt the hardest part of my job is telling sellers or buyers what they don't want to hear.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
Two of my clients were going through a divorce and needed to sell their home in order to move on. They were in a much higher price range than the average home and the market was certainly not as kind to sellers as it had been in previous years. It was through networking with other Realtors that worked their price range that I was able to get their home under contract before it ever hit the market. We closed 6 weeks later and they were both able to make the necessary arrangements to move forward without the burden of sharing a home together.
What is your best characteristic?
My ability to listen and ask the tough questions. Real estate is not about me, it's about the clients. My job is to take the time to ask them what their wants, needs, motivations, and desires are so that I can better prepare them for the market.
Who or what inspires you the most?
My father was a huge influence and inspiration to me. He taught me the value of hard work, being ethical, and always treating others with respect. He too was self-employed and worked in a service-based industry. I took my cues from him!
What is the best advice you ever received?
Two things:
Say what you're going to do for people and then do it.
You've got to be there. (This means that even though I'm self-employed I have to be to work by 8:00, dress professionally, make myself available, treat my business like a business, etc)
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Right here in Lawrence, Kansas. I have traveled extensively and will continue to do so. In fact, I take about a month off each year to travel to other countries and throughout the states. Yet Lawrence is not only the place I was raised but it is home for me and hopefully always will be.