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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Jim “ERP” Erpelding What is your specialty and what does that mean for the and with having a background in finance, that helps a bunch. people you work with? REALTOR®
ABA, ACP, ASR, CARI, CLHMS, CDPE, CRS, GRI, MRE, SRES RE/MAX Professionals 1-800-992 9025 Ext 635 303 916-6677 www.ErpHomes.com Jerpelding@remax.net
Where were you born? On a Farm in Algona, Iowa with an outhouse, without Electricity and Running Water
I primarily work residential, however I also do commercial, so I have a diverse background in real estate. Between the diversity and my knowledge in real estate, I believe in educating myself so I can educate my clients, people I work with get more with me than their average agent. I also used drive 750 miles a week around town in the oil and gas business, so I have a great knowledge of all areas, where most agents are only familiar with the area they live in. What is the most challenging part of what you do? With the constant changes in the lending industry, the most challenging part is trying to keep everyone on track and keeping the deal together. Buyers usually really want to buy the house and Sellers want to sell, so sometimes I have to come up with plans B, C and D to keep everything together,
What do you like most about it? I did not have electricity until I was 7 years old and no running water until I was 10 so it is good conversation with my kids and grandkids. How long have you lived in the area? February 21, 1970
What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? DIY projects, helping son-in-laws with projects around their houses, building 1225 piece dollhouses for my granddaughters, anything that keeps my hands busy and my mind active. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Staging. It is amazing how fast a home with sell for top dollar that is staged correctly. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? In this market, go with your gut. If your gut is telling you it’s the right house, but your head is saying to go home and sleep on it, you will lose the house to someone else. Also, get pre-approved with a lender before looking. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? Selling a house to a buyer that they could only get to the back yard from the front yard by going in front door through Living Room, Kitchen and then the bedroom to get to the back yard.
What do you like most about it? Colorado is wonderful - 300+ days of sunshine and the courtesy that most people treat each other. How long have you worked in Real Estate? Twenty-six short years and I team with my youngest daughter Andi and my oldest daughter Stephanie Lane is also top agent with RE/ MAX Alliance in Loveland
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