to weather the ups and downs of the economic cycle.” She also urges those caught up in the “house flipping” craze to be careful: “Even with a clear inspector’s report, there can be surprises. Homes are like living, breathing people. You can be perfectly fine today and have chest pains tomorrow. A house, like a human body, has many systems, and a problem one place can trigger issues elsewhere.” For those who are considering selling their houses themselves, she warns that the real estate laws change constantly. “People to whom I’ve sold homes in the past are often surprised at how much has changed in a few years and sometimes even months. Even lawyers, who certainly would know the change of laws, are not always adept at dealing with the logistics of real estate details. In these ways, having an experienced and caring agent really helps. Being a good real estate agent for Jeri means going the proverbial extra mile. This means more than being present during showings should the client request it. It means being a counselor and sometimes even business manager, talking to people about how their house fits in with other aspects of their lives. It also means acting as a decorator and stager. Having done major remodels for her own homes, including recovering from water damage and redoing a pool deck, Jeri can offer insightful and innovative suggestions about problem areas. She also has a storage facility that rivals Tuesday Morning, complete with entire themed accessory rooms that can turn a vacant house into a charming jewel. Or she can supplement existing furniture with showpieces or help rearrange what a homeowner has to display a home to its best advantage. With a brokerage firm that is now 14 years old and having been in the real estate business for over 20 years, Jeri is a veteran. As such, you might expect her to do what many veteran brokers do –only manage others and not engage in the active selling of properties herself. But to Jeri, a dynamo with tremendous energy whose family and staff urge to “just sit down once in a while,” being in the field is second-nature. “I enjoy it,” she beams. “I love being with people. Also, real estate is like a puzzle; there are various pieces that have to come together to make the picture complete; I like being involved in that.” Jeri’s vision is to grow her family of agents with experienced agents but to keep the group small enough to provide a boutique’s agency’s tailored service. Numbering twenty currently, For more information on these beautiful listings visit PRN-Group.com 22 WomanToWomanMagazine.com
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