Did you know that in Western Pennsylvania we are down in listings and have buyers who cannot find a home? We need listings now! This is the time to list your home for the fastest sale and for top dollar. Why Wait? Call me now! TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE ME AS YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL 10. The Market ~ I know the real estate market in your area and can help you price your home to get the most amount of money in the least amount of time on the market. Price it right and it will sell! I know what's on the market and what your competition will be. Buyers~ I tour the homes on the market three times a week and know what's new, what's hot, and what's not. I can help you find the home of your dreams in a reasonable time frame. Living here in Pittsburgh gives me an advantage to understanding the area, the schools, shopping, and neighborhoods. 9. Internet ~ did you know that 80% of home buyers are finding their new home searching the Internet themselves? I am very Internet savvy and will use the internet to our full advantage! Through the MLS, Realtor.com and FaceBook just to name a few. 8. Safety~ all of the buyer’s agents bring through your home will be pre-qualified for that particular price range. I will not bring people into your home that I do not trust and who cannot afford it. Please do not open your door to strangers you know nothing about! I am trained to keep your home, family, and myself safe through the sales process. 7. Appearance~ I can help stage your home and recommend improvements, updates, zoning, and occupancy requirements to help your home stand out from the others on the market. I see many homes everyday and know the turn-ons and turn-offs of my clients and buyers. 6) Knowledge ~ To start, I have graduated from The Realtors Institute. I take advantage of any extra training and classes that I can. Knowledge is power! I am a graduate of the business oriented 8 week real estate course. I know the real estate sales contract and all of the other forms and paperwork inside and out. I will make sure you are protected and follow all of the rules and regulations of Real Estate Law. 5. Referrals ~ I can help recommend Home Inspectors, Contractors, Plumbers, Electricians, Movers, Title, Insurance, Mortgage Brokers and anyone else you may need throughout your real estate experience. With the tools provided to me via Keller Williams, I can help ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. 4. My Network ~ I spend most of my time with other Real Estate Professionals. Word of mouth is a very powerful tool. We frequently talk about the homes on the market, getting our listings sold, pricing and marketing techniques. We are a team and work together to get our listings sold and our buyers into homes. I surround myself with the strongest and smartest agents in the Pittsburgh area! Remember my name~ you will hear great things! :) 3. Marketing ~ thinking outside of the box. Anyone can come and put a sign in your yard but that will not get your house sold! I use as many marketing channels as I can to sell your home fast. Open houses, agent only tour, internet, newspaper, signs, creative brochures, postcard mailings, and anything new that I can come up with! I am always searching for new ways to market my listings and love suggestions too! 2. Negotiations ~ I work hard for you. If you are the buyer or the seller you need representation. I will negotiate the deal to get you the most for your home and your money. My knowledge and experience are owed to you as your agent therefore I continue to take negotiating classes and continue to read books on the skill of negotiating. My job is to negotiate for you. 1. Personality ~ Confident, Energetic, Smart, Respectful, Outgoing, and Fun! I deal with all kinds of people within any given day so therefore I need to work well with others. I know how to speak and more importantly how to LISTEN! I will make you feel comfortable and will make your Real Estate Experience a positive one!!! So please call me first when you want to hire the right agent for the job. Sincerely RICK SIKORA KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 412-657-9318