A little background info about Denise
More than likely you’ve come to this page to try and figure out whether or not we’ll be a good match when it comes to either finding you a new home or selling the one you have in the Iowa City area. So where do I start to help you with that decision? Maybe it will help to tell you that I consider real estate as a service industry. I don’t subscribe to the idea that real estate agents “sell” homes. That’s why I got my Broker’s License and started my own company, Cardinal Realty at the end of 2011 – To take a different approach to real estate.
Whether you’re buying or selling real estate in Iowa City you’ll want top notch representation. That’s what I aim to provide – It’s happy clients I’m shooting for. It sounds like a bunch of hype for me to say that I have a “client first” philosophy, so let me just say that I do walk the talk. (And I have lots of clients who will back me up on that if you want to contact me for references). I work for one client at a time in a transaction. I am happy to represent you as a buyer as your Buyer’s Agent and Sellers as your Listing Agent. Just not in the same transaction.
As to my background in real estate. I got into real estate 6 years ago, just before the market meltdown. I’m pretty sure it was a whole lot easier getting into this profession when homes were flying off the shelves. As it turns out, you learn more when times are tough than in times of plenty. 6 years later I know there’s a lot more to being a real estate agent than opening doors and writing offers. I’m an experienced Realtor who understands the ins and outs of the Iowa City real estate market and really enjoys sharing my knowledge and helping clients make smart decisions in a real estate transaction. 2011 was a very successful year for me. In fact I had my best year to date helping more buyers and sellers than in any other of my previous 5 years in real estate. (In a dodgy economy that’s a fact I am quite proud of).
As far as my personality is concerned, I have a real easy time getting along with most people. Originally from the UK, (Wales to be exact), I’ve spent a lot of time in foreign countries, including Hongkong, Singapore and Germany, so I’ve had lots of practice in meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. This might be a good time to mention I speak fluent German too. (Mostly I think I have a typical British accent, but German speakers hear more than that). Anyway, getting back on topic, all the moving around in different countries means that not only do I have experience of meeting people from different cultures and from all walks of life, I also know all about the hassles involved with relocating too. This puts me in a unique position when it comes to understanding your concerns about your move.
I’ve lived in the Iowa City area since 2000 and feel right at home in this very diverse area of the Midwest with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. When it comes to moving it really doesn’t matter whether you’re moving to Iowa from abroad, from another state or whether you are moving in town. There is one constant. You will have concerns. I’m a great listener and whatever comes up I’ll either know how to help, or know where to go to get the help you need. In my book there are no problems, just solutions!
Still got questions? Give me a call at 319-400-0268 or drop me an email. I’d love to hear from you!
