Rachel Robertson

2 most important things to remember when wanting to buy a home. First is, set the goal. Second is, work with a knowledgable agent that can walk you through goal planning, navigate how to achieve the goal, and beyond the closing table. That process needs to be seamless for you!

Do not over price your property. Price it where the market is. If it commands more, you will get it. If it doesn't atleast you have the highest market price listed. Over pricing WILL eliminate able buyers and will reduce the number of showings. No matter if the market is a buyers market or a sellers market. Working with a knowledgable agent that understands how to vet buyers and their lenders, and is honest. If an agent over promises and under delivers it is frustrating. Agents and Sellers need to be ready and comfortable with having an honest, direct, sometimes difficult conversations when the plan needs to be changed.

I have worked with all clients. From first time home buyers that need to start in the planning stages, to those upsizing because the family is growing, or downsizing, relocation clients including military, clients looking to move up into luxury properties, or investors looking for their next house to hold and rent or to rehab and flip!

Our current market is a high stress sellers market. I love being challenge with the listing or the buyer.. Often times, in this market, winning offers is a challenge. I have been able to strategize with the lender and clients to write the best winning offer! I have also been able to vet and help the sellers choose the best offer when representing the sellers. My knowledge of the mortgage industry is vital to this being successful.

I started in mortgage shortly after our daughter was born. I meet the CEO if a company that was helping families through Lease Options/Purchases. The plan was brilliant and it was rewarding to help people. With that, I create a credit improvement company to help families (starting in 2008 this was a rough time for families with job loss and sometimes home loss). Shortly after creating that I opened a branch of a mortgage banker and helped families recover from those losses.

I have a Bachelors in Behavioral Science and a Certification as a Civil mediator. Believe it or not both of those come in handy when representing a seller or a buyer. I am a certified master financial coach and a certified personal life coach. I have a Texas Real Estate Brokers license, a GRI designation and additional training in listings and buyer representation. I am constantly completing continuing education classes that benefit my clients.