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One of my first visits to the Covington/Mandeville area of
St. Tammany Parish was during my high school years. Having made many friends in
the area that I am still in constant contact with, I continued to visit them. I
just knew that someday I would live there. It is an extremely nice, comfortable
community where you can enjoy the simpler things in life, such as fishing,
golfing and raising a family.
After receiving my marketing degree from the University of
Southwestern Louisiana in 1973, I decided to move to the Northshore. I
absolutely love it here! The people are great and it's the perfect atmosphere
for my wife, Jackie, and I to raise our two sons, Jeffrey and Brian. Whether
it's going fishing, playing a round of golf, coaching little league baseball or
simply watching my sons play in local sports, we love the Northshore area
because it provides a great family atmosphere with an outdoors setting.
 I've always enjoyed taking an interest in the people and
activities of the community, because I find that I share a common ground with
everyone I meet. They, too, want a comfortable environment in which to raise a
family along with the career opportunities offered in the continually, fast
growing area and the nearby City of New Orleans. My career as a real estate
professional is extremely important to me because I'm working with families and
helping them realize their own dreams in an area I treasure.
With years of experience in sales including two decades in
local real estate, I pride myself in maintaining a standard of quality and
integrity that keeps my satisfied clients coming back and referring their
family and friends. This area and the people here have given my family and me
so much, it's only natural for me to want to help other families here achieve
their real estate goals. They deserve the best possible service, and it's my
number one priority to provide it to them.
Understanding the importance of your family's goals, my
professional knowledge, experience and determination will help you and your
family realize every one of your real estate dreams. That's why I work so hard
for you.
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About Appraisals >Best Interests of the Buyer
Who represents the homebuyer in the transaction? The most common scenario is for homebuyers to purchase a home with the help of the seller's listing agent. In this case, known as "dual agent representation," the real estate agent assists both the sellers and the buyers. However, it is also possible for the buyers to ask another realtor to represent their interests exclusively, acting as the "buyer's agent," a service which is available at no additional cost to the homebuyer.
Any licensed real estate agent can act as your buyer's agent, helping you to locate and look at properties in your price range. However, if that real estate agent works for the same brokerage that is listing a particular property, dual agency or designated agent rules will then apply. The buyer's agent will advise the buyer if issues arise such as termite damage or significant material defects appearing on the home inspection report. If the home appraisal comes in at less than the asking price, the agent will represent the buyer's interest, working with the seller and the lender to negotiate a satisfactory resolution.
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What country of the world has the highest percentage of private housing?
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Mongolia, where 100% of all properties are owner-occupied. |
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