Thank you for taking the time to check on me. Our belief is that real estate is a local service industry, driven by personal relationships. My goal is perfection, and I strive for excellence. I ask a lot of questions, for the simply reason that it is not about me. it is about you, your goals, your dreams. I am glad to help you achieve it.
All the best,
John Keough
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2004
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
As a lic. practioner for 5 years, in the business for 8.
What is the average home price in your market?
The average price in my market is 300,000.
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Yes, as we are in a declining market we notice a few things. First the medium home price is down, days on market is up. However if you are priced slightly below market, are staged appropriately, and marketed aggressively you will sell your home EVEN IN THIS MARKET!
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
I enjoy the ability to empower my clients with the most current information to allow them to make fully educated decisions in a major life event.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
The biggest challenge is overcoming the fear of the consumer. I am successful at overcoming this by educating the consumer. Fear doesn't mean no, it means I haven't done my job yet!
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
As a real estate agent working with a difficult dovorce situation where no one was talking to anyone, it was a pre-forclosure, with major issues to the home. Getting everyone to the table, negotiating a plan that was specific, measurable and enforcable. managing the project, securing the buyer, closing the deal. The end result: all parties smiling at the closing table! WIN WIN!!
What is your best characteristic?
The ability to step back from a situation, remove the emotion, and understand the situation fully so a solution can be found.
Who or what inspires you the most?
I am inspired by my children. They make me realize what is important.
What is the best advice you ever received?
Don't let work consume you. Find the balance, it does exist.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Portsmouth NH! Great city, loads of things to do, SALTY AIR!