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Choosing Your Best Advocate

Erin Mandeville • January 9, 2020

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) published their Annual Report on the demographics of Homebuyers in 2019 and as it does every year, one statistic stood out to me: “Seventy-five percent of buyers interviewed only one real estate agent during their home search.” Read that again, “Seventy-five percent of buyers interviewed only one real estate agent during their home search.” Now couple that statistic with this one: “Forty-one percent of buyers used an agent that was referred to them by a friend, neighbor, or relative and 12 percent used an agent that they had worked with in the past to buy or sell a home.” 

As agents, we have all kinds of designations to define us and help the consumer sort through the “who’s who” of Real Estate in their market: REALTOR®, Broker, GRI, CCIM, AHWD, ePro, EcoBroker, CRS, ABR, SRS, PSA… the list just keeps going. But really, what do all of those letters mean? How can a home seller or home buyer sort through those designations to determine the value of each credential in their particular situation? 

I understand why forty-one percent of Buyers use an agent that was referred to them by a friend, neighbor, or relative. We all value the personal experience and trust conveyed by a friend, neighbor or relative to guide us in our agent finding decision-making process; and it means a lot more to us than a series of letters after a name.

In my business, I am driven by one concept first – there is an agent for every client and a client for every agent; your referral is my life both in my business and personally. My business is built on the support of happy past and current clients who tell their friends they would be crazy to use anyone else. It is my highest honor to validate and replicate that personal story your friend told you about how their agent, Erin Mandeville Strand, was truly their best advocate through the transaction and that they want the same experience for you.

Are you wondering what might be possible for you today? Let’s explore this market together! And hey, maybe you might even be able to sort through the value of some of those designations!

Erin Mandeville Strand, 
Supervising Broker, GRI, EcoBroker, AHWD…

Like I said, I rely on the value of a referral. Here are a few for you to peruse from clients thought the years.

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Kaitlyn B.

Erin is a great realtor, her local knowledge in real estate property is unbelievable. My husband and I bought our first property using her, and I do not think it would have gone as smooth as it did if it was not for Erin. Erin worked hard for us and was very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend working with her to sell/buy property. Thanks!

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Jessie S.

Erin is one of the best realtors in the area! She goes above and beyond to make sure your property is ready to sell and makes sure the bases are covered for your new home purchase. Any detail you don't think of or any questions you forget to ask, she will cover. For the most inexperienced buyer or seller, or even the seasoned pros, Erin will make the real estate process smooth and easy to follow! Give her a call today :)

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Cindy H.

Erin knows realty inside and out! Her knowledge, experience and expertise are unparalleled. She hit the ground running for us and we will be forever grateful. Erin provided direction, advice, and professionalism that resulted in the very quick sell of our previous home, and in the seamless and smooth purchase of our new home. Erin came highly recommended from our close friends and she comes highly recommended from us as well. If you are eager to move through the market and want someone who will work hard and fight for what you want, then Erin is definitely the perfect realtor for you.

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