We relocated with two kids and a cat to Fountain Hills from Minnesota in 1994. I've been helping to ease the relocation process for buyers and sellers ever since, whether they're moving from near or far.

In preparing for your move, you're doing the right thing to educate yourself by accessing the wealth of information that today's technology makes available. But ultimately, the success of your move will depend in large part on the expertise of the local real estate professional that you choose to represent you.

So how does one select the RIGHT agent from the thousands of licensees that vie for your attention? The credentials of the right one should look something like this:

1. Full-time career professional with honesty and integrity. 

2. Full-time resident of the community in which she specializes, Fountain Hills, but also knowledgeable about surrounding areas including Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and Cave Creek.

3. Knowledgeable about all types of property: new homes, condos, resale homes, residential & commercial land, investment property, 1031 exchanges, etc.

4. Decades of experience in real estate and related fields.

5. Strong educational background including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

6. Member of the National, Arizona, and Scottsdale Associations of Realtors.

7. Ongoing commitment to real estate education as evidenced by the achievement of the following professional designations:

-Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) - Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) - Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) -Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI) -e-PRO Certification

8. Member of professional organizations like the Real Estate Buyers' Agent Council (REBAC) and the Council of Residential Specialists.

9. A proven track record with both buyers and sellers as evidenced by production awards like the Multi-Million Dollar, Masters, Centurion, International Diamond Society, International President's Circle and Elite and a Hall of Fame inductee. 

10. An association with a large national francise like RE/MAX Sun Properties which provides the affiliations so necessary in providing the "one stop shopping" that today's buyers and sellers find so helpful.

11. A personal work ethic that shows pride in her achievements and an ongoing commitment to exceed the expectations of her clients!

THESE ARE MY CREDENTIALS AND YOU WON'T FIND A MORE CAPABLE REPRESENTATIVE ANYWHERE!

This page is all about me, but remember, MY SERVICE IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Click on "Testimonials" and find out from the people who know, my clients.

So if you are looking to buy a home feel free to order an email home search. And if you have a home to sell, feel free to request a free home valuation. No obligation, no hassles, no kidding!

Thanks again for choosing MERRY SILBAUGH as your on-line real estate connection.