Clients always come first

Pat's Client First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Hampton Roads real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

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My Credentials: Associate Broker, Realtor, ABR, SRS, CDPE

In order to best serve my clients, I have pursued and acheived several professional designations within the real estate industry. I also have a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Rutgers University. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Go Scarlet Knights!

Licensed as a Real Estate Saleperson since 1987, I decided to become licensed as an broker in 2006 in order to manage my own team within RE/MAX Peninsula. I completed the required course work and passed the Virginia broker's state exam on real estate law.

As a Realtor® holding an associate's broker license, I am a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR) and the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors (VPAR). All Realtors® are either real estate salespersons or brokers, but not all brokers or salespersons are Realtors®. There are 1.3 million Realtors® in the US and an additional 1 million licensed real estate agents who are not members of NAR. See twelve good reasons why you should use a Realtor®.

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Only 13 % of Realtors hold this coveted designation.

Four (4) requirements must be met to attain and use the ABR® Designation:

Successful completion of the two-day ABR® Designation Course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.
Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.
Documentation verifying five (5) completed transactions in which one acted solely as a buyer representative (no dual agency).
Membership in good standing in the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council and the National Association of REALTORS®.

Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)

The Seller Representative Specialist is the premiere seller agency designation, conferred by the SRS Council, recognizing real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation.

The eight important reasons to list your property with an SRS - Seller Representative Specialist are:

SRS designees are members of an elite group of trained seller client advocates that know the imprtance of their clients specific needs by using Seller Counseling Sessions to insure all needs are addressed.
SRS designees concentrate their efforts on the seller client's ultimate goals to insure the client is at the center of the sale.
SRS designee is extensively trained in a wide variety of manual and electronic marketing methods to uniquely promote your property to the widest range prospective purchasers.
SRS designees understand that negotiation skills are critical to a successful transaction and are trained to position their client to receive the best possible outcome during negotiations of the sale.
SRS designees adhere to the highest level of professional ethics and business practices in delivering ‘Client Level’ services with integrity.
SRS designees are uniquely qualified to exceed the expectations of their clients yielding client trust.
SRS designees know the importance of staging your property for best results. Staging is a critical component, along with accurate pricing, to attain desired results within a timely manner.
SRS designees have an advanced level of understanding on how to collaborate with a variety of cooperating agents of all skill levels in the marketplace to insure that the ‘best’ buyer has an opportunity to purchase your property.

Certified Distressed Property Expert

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market.

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that in almost all cases, the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation.

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs.

CDPEs don’t merely assist in selling properties, they serve and help save their clients in need.

Your Real Estate Consultant for ALL of Hampton Roads

Providing Comprehensive Real Estate Services to Home Buyers and Sellers

Pat Mulligan