2. Why Windermere?
Our Company
• Established in 1972
• 300+ offices and 7,000+ agents throughout
Western U.S. and Mexico
• Locally owned and operated
• Neighborhood knowledge and market expertise
• Serving all areas and property types
Benefit: Full-service firm to ensure a successful real
estate experience
Windermere Standards of Practice
• Embodies our commitment to the highest
standard of service to clients
• Practical standards for the conduct of business
Benefit: You can be assured of a premium level of
service, integrity and ethics when buying or
selling your home through Windermere
3. Extended Family
A Windermere office just down the street
• 300+ offices
• 7,000+ agents
Benefit: Our extended family culture
encourages in-house referrals
Benefit: You are able to access
qualified Windermere agents that come
from same region
Benefit: You can stop by any
Windermere office to receive support
to facilitate your transaction
4. Commitment to the Community
The Windermere Foundation
• Established in 1989 and has raised more than
$24 million
• A portion of every sales commission goes to
the Foundation
• Provides assistance to non-profit agencies in
areas we serve
Benefit: Building a future for homeless and lowincome families in our community
Community Service Day
• Since 1984, we have dedicated a day of work
to neighborhood improvement projects
• Giving back to communities where we live/work
Benefit: Improving our neighborhoods gives us all
a better place to call home
5. How I Help You Buy Your Home
Helping you find and purchase a home is only one facet of my job.
In addition, I will:
• Explain real estate contracts and
documents, refer you to a reputable lender
and determine which homes fit your needs
• Arrange tours of homes, give you detailed
information and determine their market
value
• Assist you in writing and negotiating your
offer, accompany you to the inspection and
work with the escrow company to ensure
all is in order
Benefit: Have peace of mind that all details
will be handled by a skilled negotiator
6. Financing
How much house can you afford?
I can help you locate a lender who will assist in
finding financing that best meets your needs
Steps to consider
• Check your credit report
• Check your credit score
• Down payment
• Get a preapproval letter from a lender
Benefit: Determining how much you can afford
before you begin your home search will save
you valuable time
7. Identifying Your Priorities
Here are some things to consider:
Motivation
• Reason for move
• When do you want to move in and is that date
flexible
• Where do you work (location) and when is the
best time to look at homes
Housing Information
• What’s most important to you in a home
• Preference of schools, neighborhood, lifestyle
factors, hobbies and interests
• What style of home do you prefer
Benefit: By answering these questions, I can
narrow down your home search to help you find
the home you want, sooner
8. Find Your Home on
Windermere.com
Whether you’re just dreaming or ready to make a
move, start your search on Windermere.com.
Windermere.com has:
•
Online collaboration with your Windermere agent
•
On average 1 million monthly visits
•
On average 500,000 property listings
•
Information about every MLS listing available in your
area
•
Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer
•
A “save your favorite” feature
•
RSS feeds of new listings that match your search
criteria
•
Open House search
•
Featured “Showcase” and “Premier” homes on
homepage
Benefit: Find detailed information and photos, use the
mortgage calculator, better understand the buying
process, and find a Windermere office or agent to work
with, all on Windermere.com
9. Office Websites
Another way to find the home of your dreams is to browse
through the featured “Showcase” homes on our office website.
Our office website has:
•Online collaboration with me when you create a myWindermere
account
•On average 500,000 property listings
•Information about every MLS listing available in your area
•Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer
•A “save your favorite” feature
•RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria
•Open House search
•Our office’s featured “Showcase” homes on homepage
•Share tools for email and social media
•Find a list of the agents in our office
Benefit: Find the office’s featured “Showcase” homes quickly and
collaborate online with me to find your new home
10. My Agent Website
myWindermere.com
When you visit my website, the most current real
estate listing information available is within your
reach.
•
Sign up for your own myWindermere.com
account
•
Create multiple saved searches and favorite
listings
•
Receive automatic emails
•
Collaborate with me directly on the site
My website also offers:
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Information about every MLS listing available in
your area
•
Easy around-the-clock access to my featured
listings
•
Buying and selling tips
•
My contact information and professional profile
•
The Windermere blog and Windermere
Foundation blog
Benefit: Work with me directly through my
website to find the home of your dreams
11. Buyer’s Terms
Below are common terms you will need to
know when purchasing your home:
• Loan amount
• Down payment
• Points
• Appraisal fee
• Credit report fee
• Title insurance fee
• Escrow fee
• Closing costs
• Prepaid interest
• PITI (principal, interest, taxes, insurance)
• Principal and interest
• Total cash required
• Private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Benefit: Searching for and
purchasing a home can be
an overwhelming process
I am here to explain all the
terms and help you with the
buying process
12. Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s a list of some frequently asked
questions:
• What if I need to sell my home before I
buy a new one?
• How does my offer get presented to the
seller?
• What happens if I offer less than the
asking price?
• Does it cost me money to make an
offer?
• Where does my earnest money go?
• Can I lose my earnest money?
• Is that all the money that’s involved?
Benefit:
I am here to give you the
answers you need to make
informed decisions about
your home purchase
13. Why use me?
About me
A Northwest native, I spent my younger years in downtown Bellevue
and relocated to the Lower Snoqualmie Valley at the end of grade school.
At that time, Duvall was still a tiny farming town. Oh, how time just continues to tick away. Raised in a
family with 8 siblings (yes, 8!), I love people and understand the importance of a home and all that it
represents. I work very well under pressure and remain focused in the midst of chaos. Great skills
that stemmed from my early years!
Residing in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley for the past 12 years, I enjoy time with my two sons and the
rest of our extended family. I love to entertain and enjoy both yoga and meditation. Camping and
hiking are at the top of my list, as is finding any opportunity to connect with others.
I began my Real Estate career with Windermere Real Estate and am honored to be a part of their
team. Having grown up in a construction family and spending years managing a building inspection
company, I see aspects of a home that many people miss. My connection to contractors, inspectors
and appraisers is invaluable and my knowledge as to the needs of a particular property is highly
regarded.
As an active member of my community, I share deep connections with others and a love for this
beautiful place in which we live. I'm not a surface agent. I build strong, lasting relationships with my
clients and enjoy connecting with them on a more personal level.
14. What others say about me?
Testimonials
"Jennifer was everything that you could want and more in a real estate agent.
She made the process of selling our home go so smoothly by coordinating bids
with several contractors for us, being reliable and dependable, and communicating
with us every step of the way. Jennifer is not only a great real estate she is a great person and that shows in
the work she does. Our home sold within five days of being on the market and for more than the asking
price. Jennifer worked hard to help it close within the 30 day deadline that we needed it to. We appreciated
all of her hard work and we know you will too!“ - Christie and Ben W.
“Jennifer was fantastic in creating the perfect environment for our home search! She educated, guided, kept
the process moving and made us laugh along the way. We are happy to refer all of our family and friends to
her!” - Jason & Emily P.
“Having Jennifer as part of my selling process has been extremely helpful and calming. The decision to short
sell was a difficult one and she's done an exceptional job of keeping the process forward-moving at all times.
We've built a strong bond over time, which is exactly what I needed through this life change.” - Tim M.
“Jennifer was an amazing Buyer's Agent! What we expected to be a really stressful chapter turned into
outings that we actually looked forward to. She listened to our needs, guided us back on track when we were
losing our vision and helped us be realistic about our home search. Whether we viewed a promising home or
not, our time with her was never wasted. She is a wealth of information and an agent with great personality!”
- Hannah & Mark S.
