Celebrating 30 years of closing sales 2008
"Undisputed Real Estate CLOSER"
I ACTUALLY DO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOODS,
LIKE THE BACK OF MY CAREFULLY MANICURED HAND!
are my "BACK YARD":
Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Montecito Heights,
Mt Washington, Glassell Park, Sagamore Park, Cypress Park,
El Sereno, Elysian Valley, Mount Angelus, Highland Heights, Lincoln Heights, Alhambra, Echo Park, Pasadena, Altadena and wherever else we may want to go.
I really don't consider myself area bound. I've successfully listed and sold homes locally and West Covina, Sun Valley, Sunland, Tujunga, Jefferson Park, University Park, Angelino Heights, Echo Park, Los Feliz, Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Santa Monica and Downey.
I have earned 30 years experience in marketing & selling homes, finding unique homes, view homes, historic homes, selling raw land, investment properties, probates, 1031 exchanges, short sales, foreclosures and I love the challenge of the most intimidating fixer-uppers where little Mickey & Minnies may already live!
BUYERS
YOU JUST WANT TO SEE WHAT IS FOR SALE, RIGHT NOW. No problem. This link will take you directly into our, almost statewide, Multiple Listing Service. This will show you all real estate listed. It's fast, it's easy and it's real time information. It works best if you are using Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.
YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT IS FOR SALE RIGHT NOW, SAVE YOUR SEARCHES AND RECEIVE DAILY UPDATES. No problem. All properties, listed by real estate agents, are pooled into the Multiple Listing Service. At this time, working California Realtors pool their Multiple Listing Services into one mega database to save us time in researching for our customers. This link is your direct source into my datastream. In order for this information to get to you, you will need to create an account name and password. It will do the work for you. You may create several searches, it's private, and you can turn it off whenever you like. Remember to access this link using Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.
SELLERS
My work style is straight and to the point.
Susan Says: Presentation Is Everything!
Who are the likely Buyers for YOUR home?
This simple question is the very foundation of creating
effective strategies to attract your Buyers.
I know the mysteries of breathing life into marketing real estate and the personal stamina and commitment to continue to work until your property sells and you get your check. I am not practicing on you! I know what my job is and I am exceedingly motivated by assuming all marketing expenses until we complete the sale. No, my boss does not pay for everything, that's how he motivates me.
One Minute Resume
We are current and expert in all types of media and advertising venues to correctly position your real estate to your best advantage and attract a willing, ready, and capable pool of Buyers, whether local, out of state or international.
Our company participates in Century 21®'s unequalled advertising on television, cable, the internet, magazines and several burgeoning specialty markets. Whether local, national or traveling abroad - you and EVERY active Buyer knows that CENTURY 21® is REAL ESTATE.
SUSAN DION, as your representative Realtor®
and every aspect of showing and marketing your home.
that your home is Market Ready
Which would be best suited to show off your home?
so that we may know what to expect from each other.
I AM ACCESSIBLE. No need to leave a message with the office, as I answer my own phone. You decide: telephone, text messaging or email. You may even call me through this web site! I'm always looking for new, innovative and effective tools - Would agree that there sure is a lot of glitz that agents waste your time with?
I suppose that I could buy a balloon.....
CONSERVATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS
FHA
I have personally purchased property, using FHA insured financing and I've assisted dozens of others. FHA is safe, government insured financing with very low down payments of 3% of the purchase price. FHA's maximum loan limits were just increased dramatically, reawakening thousand's of new Buyers to achieve the dream of home ownership. What is FHA and how does it work? Why might you consider FHA as a viable financing option in today's real estate market? Now, you are ready to call me.
I've helped dozens of Veterans to obtain VA financing. VA is still in a time warp as far as offering realistic loan limits in our urban neighborhoods. I fully support our service men and women and I'd be proud to help you, too.
Is this is a very different real estate market than Mom & Dad ever faced? Like a Seller, did you know that you can hire your own representative in writing? Are you really comfortable with an agent whose primary loyalties are to the Seller?
Is that a bullet hole? My personal knowledge of the local communities will save you time. I'm willing to invest what time you may need. My philosophy includes treating everyone with respect. You are my employer - this is a serious move for you. I expect you to ask lots of questions.
YOU HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASING PROCESS AND YOU ALREADY READ TWO BOOKS?
If you're a complete novice and really like to read, you may start with
www.consumer-guides.info or
www.consumerguides.info or
www.hud.gov
If you just do not have time for that, try this. I have installed a link to several informative podcasts addressing several topics to help you prepare for a purchase. At the top of this page, under the banner, is a link called Buyers & Sellers. Simply scroll down to Century 21 podcasts. Choose from any of the videos and click.
AVOIDING PROBLEMS
Not one of my customers fell victim to the current sub-prime fiasco .... weren't those loans obviously destined for disaster? Unfortunately, not obvious to the vulnerable.
A complaint that I hear from financially struggling homeowner's is they did not comprehend the terms of their loans. As your representative, it is my preference to review the loan and other documents before signing. With your permission, I'll be right there with you. Do people really get into trouble by paying attention to what they are doing? Not in my experience.
I am trained to prepare you, offer guidance, discuss options, point out potential pitfalls, negotiate in your best interests, explain things, and to remain calm and poised in all communications.
If you would like to interview me to possibly represent you, just call or email me and we'll set a convenient time to meet.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
As a sideline to my real estate sales, I offer an 18 year successful track record of managing single family residences and local Commercial properties.
If you need a vacancy filled, I assume all the work involved. Starting with professional signage, I pay for all advertizing including strategic internet exposure, personally show the subject to each prospect, take all the annoying phone calls, supply current credit reports, unlawful detainer report, verify as much information on the application as practical, prepare all paperwork, accept initial funds on your behalf and resolve any minor issues before I hand over the keys. From my efforts, you will have the choice of who you feel is the right tenant for your property. I charge a fair fee and I've completed my job.
If I have filled your vacancy, you may also hire me to manage the property. I charge a flat monthly fee to collect rents, deposit rents, accept every inconvenient phone call, supply trustworthy tradesmen for any neccessary repairs, resolve problems, periodically drive by the property, sometimes talk to neighbors on your behalf and always treat your tenants with respect. In my experience, a happy tenant pays on time and respects your property.
I currently manage homes in Highland Park, Mt Washington, Sagamore Park. I'd be happy to supply current referrences.
One hundred percent of my property management is past customer, referral or by my solicitation. If you have any questions, please call me and we'll schedule a time to meet.
Certifications and Recognitions
By some miracle, I have managed to maintain consistant Multi-Million Dollar production, including: Office Top Producer, Ruby Masters Club, Diamond Masters Club and other production Awards every year since 1980. And my creditors thank you all for hiring me!
I am a current member of the much coveted, independent Quality Service Certified program which fully monitors my performance for each customer. My current ranking is posted on their website www.qualityservice.org
Specialization
Oy Vay. If I was confined to being THE EXPERT in some little neighborhood, I'd get out of this business right now! Boring!
Let's start with you. Northeast Los Angeles may not be everyone's solution. Is it the neighborhood? Is it the real estate? NO - it's all about you.
It's you that I work for, you are my specialty.
What Does it All Mean?
Four recessions, the relentless foreclosures of the 90's, and five wild hyper-markets later - I have been fortunate to maintain consecutive, award winning production for the past 28 years. My secret? I still NEED to work. I am self supporting and a contributing member of society, just like you.
I love my job and I'm good at it. I am frequently asked for assistance or a fresh idea by co-workers and I'm glad to give back what was so freely given to me.
Today, sans the need for constant drama, I take pride in keeping my customer's needs primary at all times and with the least amount of garbage. For those who still enjoy sliding into home, the real estate business inherently offers plenty of excitement.
I am an avid practioner of equal housing for all human beings, so if you hate everybody - I wouldn't mind if you called the "other" guy!
I will gladly provide you with current referrences and a written guarantee of predictable services. I actually know how to do my job. I will not be experimenting on you or the results that you are counting on.
Thank you for stopping by. Consider me to represent you. Call me.
- Susan
323-256-3966
susan@susandion.com
Century 21 Arroyo Seco
5810 York Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90042
