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About Sarah Ekholm
When you're looking to buy a home, you want to know that you're in the best of hands. With 15 years of experience as a special education teacher and 21 years as a Realtor(R), Sarah can proudly say she's learned a thing or two about taking care of her clients' needs--and that knowledge helps you. Sarah is the broker/owner of Ekholm Team Real Estate and has a team of 8 other agents working with her. Their motto is: Working Together for You! And, they truly do. When you hire one of Ekholm Team Real Estate, the entire team is there to assist in anyway possible. They live by the Golden Rule and make sure to treat all of their clients they way they would like to be treated. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or an experienced home owner, she offers the expertise you need for this exciting time in your life. She loves her career and honestly believes it doesn't get much better than this.
Community Involvement
I have been a board member of Realtors for Kids for years! Love helping children in need.
Hobbies/Interest
We love spending time on the lake with our family, watching our son play soccer and hanging with my 3 grandsons!
Family
Our are a blended family and have 9 kiddos and 3 grandsons between the two of us. My husband, Chris, owns FedEx routes, so with two business owners in one house, it keeps us hopping!
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Real Estate - South Dakota - # 11169
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Broker/Owner
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
The best advice I could give to a buyer in the current market is to make sure your ducks are in a row - have a bank preapproval from your favorite lender (I'm happy to suggest someone who can help you if you'd like). Be ready to move quickly. Unfortunately, there are fewer listings than we prefer, so if you find a home you like, you will need to make a quick decision.
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Have your house ready to go! Declutter, clean like never before, touch up paint and make it as move-in-ready as possible. I am happy to stop over and walk through with you. I can provide a to do list of the items that should receive top priority and get you the most bang for you buck!
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
In 21 years of selling real estate, I have worked with all types of clients! I have worked with investors looking for a home at a low price to allow them to fix it up and gain equity. I've worked with first time homebuyers who need education as to how the process works from beginning to end. I've worked with clients moving from out of state who are unable to be present for showings, so we video chat and walk through the homes they are interested in. I've worked with builders to list their new construction. I've worked with elderly folks looking to downsize and live the "Good Life". You name it, I've done it!
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
After being a speech pathologist for 15 years, I decided it was time for a change. I worked part-time at the jewelry kiosk at Sam's Club as an hourly employee. I found that selling a beautiful piece of jewelry, no matter the cost, (I didn't receive commission) was a thrill for me! I loved watching how happy the item made the customer! I loved getting to know them and sharing in their exciting occasion. When a Realtor offered me an opportunity to join him and learn the ropes as a real estate agent, I took the leap. I've never regretted the decision!
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
I have a minor in Psychology and a Bachelors in Communication Disorders. I feel like they definitely help me to be a better Realtor. Not only do I have strong communication skills, written and spoken, I also have some knowledge and experience in helping my clients through a very emotional time in their lives. I also have quite a lot of experience navigating through divorce situations with my clients. I have been able to be the impartial go-between to get a marital house sold and to find the sellers a new home with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
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