Devin Kroner

Talk to the lender before we go looking at houses. Lots of people, even many with great jobs, think they know their buying power but are wrong because of issues with their credit or debt to income ratio. Before we start getting excited about houses, lets make sure what kind of houses we are going to get excited about!

Two simple things: USUALLY you can sell fast or you can sell for the highest price, not both. Secondly, don't believe the myth that all agents do the same things for you. Just because they have a marketing strategy and a big name company doesn't mean they are going to promote your listing fully. This is especially true in a 'sellers market'. Find out what your agent is going to do...and what YOU are going to need to do, in order to sell!

I work with buyers, sellers, investors, renters and landlords. I can also help with commercial property, although that is not my area of expertise, so I would likely work with a partner or just connect you to an agent who could help fully in that area.

I can't be fond of them all? lol One that recently happened was actually a small land/farm deal. My buyers wanted to expand their local farming and canning operation. We looked at a quail farm, which they ended up buying to convert to veggies (the soil is VERY fertile!). But it was fun being there and seeing all the birds and learning about how they are grown and cared for, plus the view was awesome. Real Estate really can take you into some incredible situations!

I got into real estate because as a Pastor I wanted to take some financial pressure off of my church but still do something that was people focuses and could allow a degree of flexibility. I don't know about the flexibility part... but I love getting to work with people in a time that is often emotional and sometimes stressful for them, and be a voice of reason, calm, or assurance. Even the 'tough' people are great because they teach you something!