We recieved another heart warming testimonial from Clients over the Holidays. See Letter Below
We are not the self proclaimed "Best Realtors in Town", and our Philosophy of Practice is contrary to the popular MEGA Team concept of "bigger is better"... (we have no secretary, assistants, processors, marketers, ..etc).
What you see is what you get.,,,, at the listing appointment, for home showings, when you call us on the phone, or email or text message, and at the closing of the real estate transaction.
Real Estate is a Contact Sport. To us, winning is defined as developing a long term relationship by personal contact & communication with the most important part of our TEAM - the clients we represent!
How can clients entrust their families and friends to us as future referrals, unless they get to know us as people. Not just as their REALTORS.
As Jeff's Grandfather (bless his soul), told us over a decade ago when we started working together in this business : Don't try to be Big Shots....Just Little Shots that keep shooting :)
That advice is even more applicable in Today's Challenging Real Estate Market. With all the bells and whistles of technology, with all the wrenches to overcome in getting deals to even close. There is nothing that helps people more than what I call PRIMARY CARE REAL ESTATE .....
People don't care how much you know, unless they know how much you care.
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Here is the just one testimony that validates concentricity with those we are blessed to serve!
We found out we were relocating to another state. We had our house listed with who was suppose to be 
the "best Realtor in Porter County". We must admit we weren't impressed with the way the house was listed or marketed. We also weren't impressed with the relationship between us and the listing agent. We felt we had to get through "the gate keeper" first just to talk to them.Well we decided to stay with the agent because after-all, the house was on the MLS. We were hoping that maybe another agent would show it and possibly sell it.
After six months and no offers our contract was over, what do we do now? We couldn't stomach extending and our time was getting short. The market was getting bad and we were told houses simply weren't moving. So we decided to rent. We had listed our house on Craigslist to rent and lo and behold we saw Jeff and Grace Safrin listings. We thought, gosh, what Realtor uses Craigslist? We immediately went to their website and were quite impressed.
The next day we called Jeff and told him our story. He was able to look up the listing from six months ago. He told us he was confident that he could sell our house if we just give him a chance. He's very knowledgeable and to the point. Well, at this point what do we have to lose? Within hours, we were emailing and faxing documents to get our house listed.
We were so impressed with the listing and marketing. They go above and beyond. They use every avenue to list your home. Also when we call... we get Jeff. Hardly ever an answering machine! Well, needless to say our house sold in 2 months and we can move on with our lives.
Thanks so much Jeff and Grace. We will recommend you to everyone we know.
Jay and Shaun Phifer
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13 Lincolnway Suite # 203, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Office # 219-309-9930
Jeff & Grace, What a great testimonial. I'm sure I don't have to tell you, how powerful word of mouth advertising is(positive or negative). Sounds like "2 agencies "will get alot of free word of mouth advertising out of this client. Great job, getting the job done.
I also loved Jeff's grandfathers quote. Catchy but with some real wisdom.
Thanks for the post, Greg
Jeff & Grace, you know, I am really glad that someone still answers their own texts, emails, phone messages, and actually does the work themselves.
Jeff and Grace~ Your Grandpa was a very smart guy.....I like being a little shot, that keeps shooting! (Hey, Grace, at least we don't have to "give" any more shots. LOL!)
Hello Greg - Thanks for the kind comments - our best marketing comes from past clients - I'm working on a 2008 year in review post and most of our business came from past clients & referrals of sphere of influence - tallkng to them is FREE but pays huge dividends:)
Appreciate you stopping by
Sincerely,
Grace
Hello Danny - yep Front Line REALTORS - WYSIWYG ( I even write personal notes and send them by snailmail still - LOL) that would certainly get a laugh nowadays.
We may not be wealthy
But we are Blessed :)
Thanks for taking time out of your day to stop by and share your sentiments.
Sincerely,
Grace
Lol Vickie your comment made me laugh - you are right! thanks for stopping by.
Sincerely,
Grace