Michael Ricks GRI

It is a challenging time to be a buyer or a seller. I watch the market continuously and have a keen sense of where things are headed. Prices have come down in some areas; prices need to come down in others. Is it time to buy yet?It really depends on the property, the price and the objectives of the buyer. Can I sell my house? Yes sellers are still being rewarded when they price their home correctly and have something special to offer. Can I sell my home for less that I owe? Yes in some cases; I have beensuccessful in negotiating a “Short Sale” to avoid foreclosure, stress and help save their credit for many homeowners. Short sales have actually been a very rewaring experiance for me, helping the seller out of a difficult situation. If you have questions feel free to give me a call, no hassle, no obligation.

ABR - Accredited Buyer
Important to know I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home? These three letters tell you that you are working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests. The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council).

GRI - Graduate Of The Realtor Institute
Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are: Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry, professionally trained, knowledgeable, dedicated to bringing you quality service. You can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.

e-Pro And I have an e-PRO Certification; real estate agents who have earned an e-PRO Certification are Internet Professionals who have completed extensive training using the Web. e-PRO Certification means the real estate professional is prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional. Life can be a little easier. Save time and irritation. Work with an e-PRO Certified real estate professional who provides both buyers and sellers with high quality, timely information using the resources of the Internet. e-PRO Internet Professionals maximize your ability to leverage the enormous power of the Internet when you are buying and selling property. Thanks again for choosing me as your on-line Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, and Indian Wells real estate source.

Best regards,

Michael Ricks