Cortiers Agents

Whether you are looking to buy a new house or wanting to sell your current property, choosing the right agent is a big decision. So what exactly should you look for and how can you know if they will help you get the most out of your property or find the home you’ve always dreamed of?

Communication Is Key

First off, you should make sure that the person you are going to be working with communicates well with you from the start. You will want to make sure your agent is someone you can get in touch with, and speak to, easily. Do they respond promptly or do they seem to be trying to balance too many things at once? Do they seem to have your best interest in mind? You want someone who can see your vision, help you adjust to changes, and will work with you

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Are you looking to purchase a new home that is currently under construction? 
Buying a new construction home is the perfect opportunity to make sure that you get the home of your dreams.

Check out these tips to make sure that there are no surprises during the process. 

Do Your Research on the Builder

When purchasing a new construction home, it is important to meet with many developers and current homeowners. Be sure to look online at reviews, while keeping in mind that there will always be negative and positive ones. Look for trends in the reviews, and make sure that you have specific concerns in writing.

Get an Inspection

Yes, it is possible for new homes to have problems too! Get a professional inspector to conduct an assessment. The

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Whether you are looking to buy a new house or wanting to sell your current property, choosing the right agent is a big decision. So what exactly should you look for and how can you know if they will help you get the most out of your property or find the home you’ve always dreamed of?

Communication Is Key

First off, you should make sure that the person you are going to be working with communicates well with you from the start. You will want to make sure your agent is someone you can get in touch with, and speak to, easily. Do they respond promptly or do they seem to be trying to balance too many things at once? Do they seem to have your best interest in mind? You want someone who can see your vision, help

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Buying a home, especially for the first time, can be a daunting process. When looking at potential homes, it is important to ask specific questions so that you are confident in purchasing your new property. Here are some great questions to ask your Realtor in order to get the most out of your new home!  

What is this property worth in today's market?

Agents can not flat out tell you how much to offer on a home, but they can show you comparable market analysis or comps. These comparables show you how much a similar home or houses nearby are worth or in order for you to have a good estimate of the home in question. Though your agent may not be able to tell you how much to offer on a home, they are able to tell you other information like how

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Another wonderful member of the Cortiers' family is Peggy Rogers.

Peggy celebrates her birthday on August 4th.

She was born and raised on the oil fields of West Texas and New Mexico.

Three words to describe Peggy are animated, vocal, and highly informed!

Peggy has been in the real estate industry for 12 years. She says that she knew she wanted to be in this industry because she loves meeting, working with, and helping people.

When asked about her family, she says she LOVES her family. Her reason for moving here was to be closer to her family!

If Peggy was not in the real estate business, she said she would want to be doing anything that involved meeting lots of different people.

Her hero is The Lord!

Her favorite fast-food

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Finding the perfect agent can be a worrisome task, but working with a Cortiers Agent will allow you to feel more at ease.

When you select to work with a Cortiers Agent you will receive service using our tried and true marketing plan. this takes all the guesswork out of selling your home. We will make sure your listing gets the best exposure and reaches the right buyer - whether they’re out of state, in another country, or just right around the corner.

We’ll help you by:

• Performing a comparable market analysis

• Provide home staging advice

• Advertise your home through a variety of methods

• Negotiate a purchase offer, the best the market will allow

• Help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing

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A new member to the Cortiers Real Estate Team!

She first began her career in real estate in Janurary 2014 and was inspired by her husband, Stephen "Catfish" Thomas to do so. They like the team approach when it comes to all things real estate. Her favorite thing about her career is working at home in her “jammies”.

Vickie was born and raised in Texas, between Wichita Falls area and Amarillo.

Her birthday is August 28.

Vickie has a large family including a son, a daughter, two stepsons, and six grandchildren.

The three words Vickie uses to describe herself were planner, organizer, and thinker.

When asked what her favorite holiday is; Vickie says it is Christmas. She says it is filled with family, shopping, and decorating.

Vickie

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Stephen is known around the office and by everyone as Catfish.

He was born August 3 . Catfish was born and raised in Smithville, Arkansas.

Catfish has been in the real estate business for 9 years. He knew he wanted to be in this business because he liked the ability to set his own schedule. His favorite part about his career is the people!

When asked to describe himself in three words, he said happy, friendly, and fisherman!

He is married to another one of our agents Vicki Thomas. He has two sons named Scotty and Nelson. Both married and have two children each. He also has two step children, Audrey and Nathan. Audrey has two children, a boy and a girl. He says that they all LOVE to fish!

He says that he collects fish, which should not

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Pricing your home for sale can be tricky! Yet a little research and legwork can go a long way into helping define the price of your house correctly with your real estate agent.

·         Ask the Experts: After obtaining a general idea of your houses worth, ask the expert. Listing agents offer a variety of services, such as a free walk through and a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA).

A CMA offers details on selected comparable properties, factors that make your home unique as well as an analysis of current market conditions to support your pricing decision.

·         Take a Buyer’s Perspective: From a seller’s perspective, your home may be worth top dollar because of all the memories you have experienced while living in your home. However a buyers

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