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Associate Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, ASP, Short Sales Professional Top Agent 1996-2009 Her professional accomplishments have earned her the following awards: 2001 - 2007, 2009 Ruby Award, the highest designation given by the Richmond Association of Realtors. 2006 - 2009 Chairmans Club Award, designation given by Re/Max Distinguished Achiever, 1995-2009 Hall of Fame Award and Lifetime Achievment Award. Prior to becoming a REALTOR , Clark was president of a title company. Ellen's twenty years of experience in the real estate industry gives her an insightful edge when it comes to understanding the complexities of real estate transactions. That edge makes her an invaluable asset to her clients. Top Producer 1996-2009 Ellen Clark is defined by her strong work ethic and unrivaled level of customer service. As a mother of three teenagers, Ellen loves a challenge. She has grown to expect surprises both at home and in the office and is hard pressed to say which aspect of her life is more "work". Both are labors of love for Ellen. Ellen is a professional who enjoys what she does. As she says, "I love what I do and hope that is reflected in my work. I am sincerely committed to serving my clients and making their needs a priority. It gives me enormous satisfaction to help people make such an important decision." Her professional accomplishments have earned her the following awards: 2009 Richmond Association of Realtors Top Ten Teams; 2001 - 2007, 2009 Ruby Award, the highest designation given by the Richmond Association of Realtors; 2006 - 2009 Chairman's Club Award, highest designation given by Re/Max; Distinguished Achiever, 1995-2009; Hall of Fame Award; Lifetime Achievement Award; Nationally ranked in top 1 percent of Realtors. In addition to completing the Real Estate Brokerage licensing requirements, representing the highest level of experience and competency for real estate sales in Virginia, Ellen has also obtained the ABR designation, ASP, CRS, GRI, CSP designation and the e/PRO designation. Ellen is also a Member of the Women's Counsel of Realtors, she is a Board member of the Resource Development Committee for Elder Homes Corporation and is a Board member and the Treasurer of the Hull Street Business Association. Communication is the key to a strong Realtor- Customer relationship. It is a two-way commitment between both parties. My promise to my customers is to:
- Call you every week with updates on your home. - I will call you within 48 hours of a showing to give you feedback. - I will return your calls promptly - but at reasonable times. - I am easily accessible via email, phone, and fax machine. - If I am not available, someone on my staff will contact you. My marketing edge involves my completing the basics in a timely manner. I will also take extra measures to enhance your home's visibility. The key to effective advertising is targeting the marketplace. My personal efforts are directed towards carefully targeted areas, which are likely to produce buyers for your home they may include: - Advertise on websites with alot of pictures and virtual tours. - Flyers, postcards and letters to feeder communities where there is significant move-up potential. - Direct mail to Realtors allows me to highlight your home's strengths and perks, above and beyond the MLS. - Post Cards to your neighborhood and surrounding streets to remind people that your home is for sale. Prospects often hear about new listings by word of mouth. - Personal web page at www.ellenclark.com,Realtor.com, homes.com, zillow.com, trulia.com and many others. 
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Accepting An Offer >Negotiating Factors
Negotiations for the sale of a home can be affected by emotional factors. For example, it is easy to be offended by someone who is making an offer on your property. Even if the buyers love your house, they are trying to negotiate the best possible price and terms. They probably will not let you know how much they want your home until they have negotiated a purchase agreement.
Buyers almost never write offers that please the sellers entirely. Offers and counter offers may be traded back and forth over days or weeks. Terms of the sale will be discussed and deadlines will be set. When there is finally a meeting of the minds, both sides may feel relieved but exhausted by the process. One of a real estate agent's most important jobs is to act as the intermediary during such negotiations. With your agents knowledge of financing, negotiation procedures, and the tax laws affecting real estate sales, agents come up with creative solutions to the challenges that may arise.
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Which famous home designed by Thomas Jefferson showed forms of Greek and Roman architecture?
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