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| Purchasing a new home is a big event in anyone’s life. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a family who has grown out of their first home, or you are needing to relocate due to a company transfer, one of the first steps in buying, selling, or relocating is to find the right realtor. If you have ever been through the home-buying or selling process, you probably know that having the right realtor can make a big difference. Sharon Asari says she will be that realtor for you. I recently sat down with Sharon and learned more about her as both a person and a realtor. Sharon has been serving as a realtor in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area for 15 years. She has been in the housing industry for a total of 20 years. “I fell in love with the area when my husband brought me here to visit the University of Iowa. We have lived here ever since,” says Sharon. On the personal side, Sharon is a sister, friend, mother, wife, and athlete. She shares that she loves tennis—she is actually a tennis pro. She has two boys, Sean and Chad, and she is happily married. She and her husband, Larry, met through the tennis world. Sharon has a twin sister who she talks to on the phone every day. “She’s just the best person in the whole world,” her sister says. “Sharon knows home is where we hang our hearts, cook, eat, sleep, relax, recharge, and play.” On the professional side, Sharon shares with me what makes up her resume. She is a member of and works for Coldwell Banker Real Estate. She also has memberships with the National Association of Realtors, the Multiple Listing Service, and the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. Her certifications are through the Graduate Realtor Institute, Accredited Buyer’s Representatives, Certified Residential Specialists, and the Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate. When meeting Sharon for the first time, I think it is easy to see that she is passionate for the real estate market. She says she prides herself on being a buyer’s advocate. She adds that she knows the right formula to put you in the perfect home. Sharon’s smile is probably the first thing you will notice about her. Beneath that smile is a look of determination. Sharon is determined to find each and every one of her clients the perfect place to call their own, she shares. She explains, “It is important to find out exactly what you are looking at in a home so I can find properties to fit your style.” Sharon likes to bring some of her competitive spirit to the game of real estate, and it helps her win every time, she says. “We will start by looking at houses. We will keep looking until you have found exactly the right property. I will help you no matter how long it takes. Finding the right home is one of the most important decisions you will make. Sometimes it just takes a little time.” Sharon is a passionate and patient woman, and her goal is to make the process both fun and painless for her clients. She comments, “This happens to be a great time to buy. The interest rates are lower than they have been in years, and there are buying incentives for new and existing homeowners.” When Sharon gains a new client and starts to work with them, she tries to really get to know the client. She wants to know how they live, work, and relax and what their goals, needs, and wants are, she says. For Sharon, it’s the journey of finding a home that makes the end result of closing so fulfilling. “My joy comes when you find your dream home, especially when I have made that process go smoother for you,” she says. Sharon also lists homes, and she will help you sell a home that you have grown out of or have grown tired of. While I was interviewing Sharon, she was painting one of her client’s bedrooms to prepare it for selling. She answered all of my questions with a paintbrush in her hand, and she didn’t stop painting until she finished her task. “I will do just about anything you need me to do,” she says. The client she was with at the time chimes in with, “Who would expect a realtor to go to such lengths?” “I get such a rush of joy when my client closes on that home they’ve been trying to sell,” Sharon states. “It’s totally worth everything I have to do to get the job done right.” One of Sharon’s specialties is that she will stage a home for her clients. Usually people pay another business or company to do this; with Sharon it comes as part of her services. Sharon mentions another service she offers, which is a free class. She says this class is a one-on-one seminar that goes over the necessary paperwork so you are more aware of the home-buying process. Sharon will pull together all the paperwork and forms that are required when purchasing a home, and she will do whatever else she can do to make the process easier, she says. This can include helping you find a lender, the right neighborhood, or even the perfect backyard. Sharon says she likes to help her clients from start to finish, as well as with everything else that needs to be taken care of along the way. Sharon enjoys her career, and she wants you to know that she’s having a good time working with you. I think her excitement is contagious. When buying a home, everyone wants a fun, satisfying, and fulfilling experience. Fortunately, Sharon also wants you to be happy, and she can serve as a guide through the adventure of finding the perfect home for her clients. Sharon also specializes in relocation services. For companies that need to transition to another office space, the process can be difficult. Sharon wants the moving phase to be as seamless as possible for her clients. She says she can take the bumps out of the road and help any business, whether it is large or small, to keep doing what they do best. If you are considering buying or selling your home, you may want to consider enlisting the help of Sharon Asari. Call her today at 319-331-4577. |
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