Debbie obtained her real estate license in the mid-1980s while working as a Series 7 and 63 licensed associate with Merrill Lynch. She has enjoyed an extremely successful real estate career in Dallas, TX, where she has twice been voted by clients and peers as "One of the Best Realtors in Dallas" by D Magazine. Recently, Debbie was named a Unique Homes “Elite 2008” realtor by the prestigious magazine. This proven performer’s commitment to her real estate clients is evident through her Texas Broker’s license, as well as her seven professional designations! Debbie believes in ongoing education and training in her field, and her clients benefit from her special skills… Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist/Guild Member – This designation is the highest designation offered by the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing for experience in selling luxury homes over $1,000,000. Networking with luxury home real estate agents, attracting buyers to multi-million dollar properties, and international buyers are all topics of the educational curriculum. Accredited Staging Professional – Staged Homes awards this home staging designation. One home which Debbie staged received an offer in 24 days! Certified Residential Specialist – Less than 4% of all U.S. realtors have completed the rigorous real estate curriculum and the transaction requirements needed to achieve this designation from the Council of Residential Specialists. Accredited Buyer Representative – The Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council awards this benchmark of excellence in buyer representation for completion of educational and practical buyer representation experience. Graduate Realtor Institute – Sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, this designation includes 90 hours of coursework for the real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services. e-Pro – Sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, e-Pro is an educational and interactive designation course which promotes and teaches online real estate. Transnational Certified Broker – This designation reflects education and training in international broker to broker referrals. Debbie is also a member of The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) which promotes global learning and networking opportunities for real estate professionals, the Collin County Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Debbie also holds a BBA degree in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. Debbie has excelled in real estate sales because she listens intently to her clients, always putting their unique needs first and foremost. A home's resale value is Debbie's No. 1 concern, whether her clients are purchasing an existing home or building a new one. They continually seek her expert advice on the selection of floor plans, finish out, and colors to avoid home buying mistakes. Debbie's sound advice is so helpful that she often influences the way buyers evaluate homes to maximize the resale. Her motto is “You don’t make money when you sell your home…You make money when you buy it!” As a listing agent, Debbie helps her sellers approach the home-selling process as a business transaction by keeping emotion out of it. This maximizes the opportunity to find a solution which is agreeable to everyone. Debbie's negotiating skills have saved her clients money, and she strives to close each transaction with a win-win outcome. She is highly ethical in her conduct, very thorough in her approach, and extremely attentive in providing the quality service and market education each client deserves. Debbie’s vast relocation experience has served transferees from such major corporations as J.C. Penney, Cadbury Schwepps, Price Waterhouse, and State Farm Insurance. She enjoys working with builders and new construction home buyers. Let Debbie put her vast experience and talents to work for you! |