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Service Areas
- Avondale, AZ
- Buckeye, AZ
- Carefree, AZ
- Cave Creek, AZ
- Chandler, AZ
- El Mirage, AZ
- Fort Mcdowell, AZ
- Fountain Hills, AZ
- Gilbert, AZ
- Glendale, AZ
- Goodyear, AZ
- Higley, AZ
- Laveen, AZ
- Litchfield Park, AZ
- Luke Air Force Base, AZ
- Mesa, AZ
- New River, AZ
- Paradise Valley, AZ
- Peoria, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
- Queen Creek, AZ
- San Tan Valley, AZ
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Sun City West, AZ
- Sun City, AZ
- Surprise, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
- Tolleson, AZ
- Waddell, AZ
- Youngtown, AZ
About Julie Allen
I'm a real estate agent working full time in Arizona for nearly a decade, covering all of Maricopa county and parts of Pinal county. I love coming up with creative solutions for my clients (buyers, sellers, investors) and making good use of systems and processes to keep the experience smooth and as hassle-free as possible. I'm particularly passionate about helping people build their WEALTH through real estate and use it as a vehicle to funding their passion, purpose, and future! I have a global network of colleagues and peers for clients with interests outside the Phoenix metro area. I enjoy the challenges that come helping others with their concerns, whether buying, selling, or investing. Prior to my work in real estate, I received my MMH/MBA from Cornell University with a focus in marketing, worked as a director of brand standards and operations with a luxury hotel company, and have lived in Singapore, China, and Mexico. I'm originally from New Jersey and proud of it!
Other languages
Spanish
Hobbies/Interest
I enjoy reading, walking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. I aspire to visit some of the more interesting hies and base camps around the world.
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Arizona - # SA662016000
Designation
SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)
CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)
Licensed Realtor
Seller Representative Specialist
REALTOR
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
Education
Masters of Management in Hospitality, Concentration in Marketing (MMH/MBA), Cornell University, 2010
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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What clients say about this agent....
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1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Congratulations! You are on your way towards building wealth for you, your future, and your family! Start budgeting to save up for your move, and figure out what things are most important to you, and what your overall needs or flexibility is in the following categories: budget (how much are you willing or able to spend monthly), location (where do you need to be, what kind of commute are you facing, what kind of neighborhood features like shopping, restaurants, entertainment, outdoor features, are important to you), and amenities (what are must haves vs. nice to haves in your future home)? Give yourself plenty of time to meet with a professional, at least 6 months in advance if you are a first time buyer, and 2-3 months minimum if you're upsizing/downsizing/relocating but also have a home to sell. There are no silly questions--make sure you write down your questions so you don't miss out on asking them! ALWAYS follow the advice of a trusted lender--your agent can negotiate great terms for your purchase, but the lending side is much stricter and has to adhere (generally speaking) to very strict lending guidelines that must be followed to the letter. Last but not least, if you are worried you may not qualify to purchase or are curious of alternate loan products, know that they DO exist, and also your lender may be able to work with you as part of the real estate team for putting together creative solutions. There's always a way!
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Planning ahead and providing information to your agent as they request it in advance! A little bit of planning ahead can help you put your best foot forward when it's time to put your home on the market. Start packing up all the items that you would use seasonally or sparingly to pre-pack or "declutter" as needed. You want to depersonalize your home so that the next buyer can see themselves in your home! Your agent (me) might recommend some simple adjustments in your home, like deep cleaning carpets, or having the landscaping looked at, to something more complex like painting or some modest repairs. Staging also goes a long way, whether working with a professional stager, or letting your agent give you guidance about staging. The more information you can provide to your agent as far as disclosures, upgrades and improvements, and things like utility bills, the better! Professional photos will be one of the most significant aspects of your marketing, so be sure to get ready for picture day to have your home show it's very best--make sure all light bulbs are operational and in the same color temperature, make beds, put away personal items, clear countertops, replace your daily towels with fresh, fluffy ones, and let the photographer work their magic. Open houses are a great way to "launch" your listing and get some feedback and activity, especially the first weekend of your new listing, but also keep in mind that 2-3% of homes sell from open houses. You'll likely have some nosy neighbors visiting, but they might also be looking for a home for their friends or family to live right near them, and should be considered a great marketing ally! Price for the market that you're in--you can overprice a property but it's a lot harder to "underprice" a property. Listen to your agent's advice on pricing and try to listen to their objective feedback. For unusual properties or significant gaps in pricing, a pre-market appraisal can help, but also should be taken with a grain of salt that is another opinion of value. A dollar invested does not mean a dollar in increased value, if you have any interest in adding improvements, speak with your agent first to see what makes sense for your home type and the neighborhood. Lean into technology for a smoother sale experience, including for showings. Be flexible as you can with accommodating showings--the more showings, the greater the opportunity for an offer.
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
I've worked with buyers--first time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizing buyers, relocation buyers. FHA, Conventional, VA loan, and cash buyers. Sellers--relocating, moving to a larger home, moving to a smaller home, selling family property (estates and inherited homes), occupied and vacant homes. We work with clients that have been extremely nervous, as well as those who have been direct, to the point, confident, or relaxed, and every personality in between. Clients vary across age, family size, purchase/sale goals, price points and income levels, as well as degree of involvement in the sale.
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
A past client, whom we have worked with her and her son and his family on 4 previous transactions (multiple buy and sell), was selling her home to relocate out of state with family. She had bought during the perfect timing in the pandemic, and was nervous to sell during a higher interest rate environment. We managed to get her multiple offers in a matter of days, with minimal disruption to her daily life and schedule, and an offer that lined up well with her timing and minimized all contingencies. She was THRILLED and it made everything just so much easier, and a huge relief for her, to be able to pick up and move across the country. Like with many of our clients who are selling a primary home, we made the process so much simpler than she had anticipated, to the point where it seems almost too easy. That's our goal!
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
With over 200 families that we've helped to buy or sell a property, we've been in enough different types of sales and scenarios that we can apply our past experience and come up with solutions that worked in the past, as well as creatively brainstorm new options and ideas, and always asking questions! While my partner and I have assorted designations and awards, the most important things in this business, in my opinion, have less to do with designations and more to do with the approach to problem solving, as well as the methods of working through the process (using systems), and doing our best to set expectations of what the process will look like, communications, and also doing our best to remain grateful and positive, focusing on the big picture and the big outcomes.
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