|
Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.
Are you tired of the same old hype? Realtors telling you what they think you want to hear, giving you unfulfilled promises and telling you they are the best, yet they are not able to follow through. They are good showmen, but poor performers.
In your experience, is customer service a thing of the past, not just in real estate, but in all business?
Are you in the market to buy or sell a home, vacation property, or acreage? If so, please take a moment to read this informational letter. Yes, we are about to tell you the same hype, but our proven reputation shows that it is FACT! Just ask around!
Did you know national real estate firms cannot always serve you the best? At Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. you get national exposure and much more. Below is a list of what you might be missing out on and what others are talking about.
Did you know woodsandshores.com gets over 5,000 hits a day? No other national or local firm agent can say their site receives that kind of attention.
Did you know that if you list your property for sale with Woods & Shores your home is on all the local and national real estate web sites due to broker reciprocity? In addition to that we belong to all the major home search engines such as....
GOOGLE base,YAHOO real estate, AOL real estate,TRULIA real estate search, ZILLOW.com, FRONTDOOR,CYBER HOMES,OODLE, HOMEFINDER.com, HOTPADS.com, VAST, CLR Search, LAKEHOMES USA & many many more!
Did you know Woods & Shores belongs to local and regional Multiple Listing Services giving agents all over Minnesota the ability to view your property details.
Did you know many of our clients come from referrals, even if they have a relative or friend in the business? They know we get the job done.
Did you know our agents are also appraisers? We visit and evaluate homes on a daily basis – far more than most Realtors.
Did you know that title/closing companies and mortgage firms consider it a privilege to work with our clients due to our high standards, ethics and knowledge? We have the most accurate and organized transactions, because of our knowledge, experience and service, thus allowing us to perform beyond expectations.
Did you know a large majority of contracts we receive from other firms are incomplete? We scrutinize every document to protect you. We are not hungry rookies looking to make the deal and overlooking the details. If the contract isn’t 100% complete, we send it back to the broker until it is.
Did you know that properties listed on the Multiple Listing Service show information that is often times in error/misrepresented and that you and/or the agent could be held liable? Accuracy is a must!
Did you know that working with the “in-house” mortgage lenders and closing companies that the national firms offer, may not be in your best interest? We encourage our clients to shop around and get the best deal. We have a list of reputable firms to get you started in the direction that best meets your needs.
Did you know we have no hidden or administrative fees? HONEST!
Did you know Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. will give you the name and phone number of any of our past clients (with their permission) so you can test our “Just ask around!” slogan and ask about their experiences?
Did you know that if you call us toll free at (866) 336-1906 or (866) 336-1907, we will answer?
When it comes to real estate, you need someone looking out for your best interest. You need someone who knows what to look for, someone with strong ethics, impeccable reputation and who is well known for unsurpassed service.
Don’t take a chance on one of life’s most important and emotional decisions. For outstanding representation, ethical performance and the power of skilled negotiating, do yourself a favor and give us the opportunity to serve you the way you deserve to be served. We have raised the bar in Real Estate.
|
| |
| Contact Woods & Shores at: |
| |
Phone: 218-927-3725
|
|
|
Rodney Sparks
Owner/Realtor/Registered Real Property Appraiser
We Pride Ourselves on Ethics, Integrity & Responsiveness. THE REALTOR YOU CHOOSE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
Rodney Sparks attended Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. His career experience includes real estate, appraisal, information technology, and client service. He also founded a non-profit organization that worked to help orphaned children by improving living conditions in orphanages and providing humanitarian supplies. As co-owner of Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. and Your Preferred Appraisers, Inc. Rodney is a key member of both companies. In addition to his 25+ years of experience that includes client service, sales, appraisal, marketing, and management, he is known for his creativity and use of “outside the box” strategies in marketing. Rodney grew up in the St. Paul area and now enjoys small town living in Aitkin with his wife, Kathy and their children. In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors and photography. Rodney is a published photographer with the international library of photography. Rod’s greatest desire is to help the children of our world one country at a time by creating programs to create better environments and nurture them to the fullest potential. If given a chance Rodney believes these children will one day be our saving grace in a world filled with much hate and suffering. Through the adoption of his own 3 Russian girls he knows the potential they all have and the great things they bring to a productive society.
|
|
|
Kathy Sparks
Owner/Broker/Certified Real Property Appraiser
Kathy Sparks graduated from Bethel College with a BA in Business Management. Her career experience includes real estate, appraisal, closing, banking, securities and insurance. As co-owner of Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. and Your Preferred Appraisers, Inc. Kathy is a key member of both companies bringing 30+ years of experience to these companies that includes real estate sales, appraisal, client service, marketing and office management. Kathy currently holds Minnesota Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser licenses. She has also held in the past a Life/Accident/Health Insurance license and NASD Series 7, 63, 65 & 24 registrations. Kathy grew up in Aitkin and is a 1978 graduate of Aitkin High School. She enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening and other outdoor activities. She and her husband, Rodney, and their children live in Aitkin.
|
|
|
Jeff Schlagel
Broker/Appraiser
Jeff Schlagel was born and raised in the Aitkin area. He has been a Realtor since 1980 and a Registered Appraiser since 1998. He has also held his Real Estate Broker's License since 1985. Jeff has experience as an owner/broker of a real estate company and is currently a Broker/Realtor with Woods and Shores Real Estate in Aitkin. Jeff’s main focus is real estate with his secondary focus on performing real estate appraisals. He has completed appraisals for many of the local lenders as well as governmental agencies, lawyers and property owners. Jeff and his wife, Laura, have six children who occupy most of their free time.
|
|
|
Laura Schlagel
Realtor/Appraiser
Laura Schlagel grew up in the McGregor area and has lived in Aitkin since 1993. She began her real estate career by obtaining her appraisal license in 2000. In 2004, she obtained her real estate salesperson license. Since then she has enjoyed balancing the two roles of Licensed Appraiser and Realtor, and has seen how well they complement each other. Laura and her husband, Jeff, have six children who occupy most of their free time. Laura is also active in church and school activities.
|
|
|
|
|
© Copyright 2010
|
