OK, I admit I’m a little flattered; and don’t get me wrong, I am definitely open to new relationships. But hear me out on this and let me try to explain why it just won’t work out between us.

You see, all day long I receive calls from clients who want to see homes and it seriously breaks my heart to have to turn them down. I do realize why they might be checking me out; what with my unique marketing and first-class service and all. But please understand I just don’t work that way.

Just like any relationship, a real estate transaction has two sides: the listing / seller’s agent and the selling / buyer’s agent. When you call me wanting to take a look at a home, I am in hopes of becoming your agent, the buyer’s agent; and not just for the house that you are calling about. My wish is that we will be attracted to each other. You will like me for my great wisdom, character & charm, beautiful houses, communication skills and, of course, excellent service. I will, in turn, like you for your great vision, dedication, goals and commitment when buying and selling your homes. This should be a long term relationship, one that will continue throughout the rest of our lives.

When you call me for the first time wanting to see a home, it’s kind of like you’re asking me out. There’s no harm in that unless you are already with another Real Estate Agent. Please, don’t ask me out if you are already with someone; then you’re just leading me on.

As a Realtor, I am ethically required to ask if you are currently working with another Realtor or Real Estate Agent. If you are not happy with your current relationship and are looking for a new one, feel free to tell me. I realize it may not be your fault and your Realtor may not be fulfilling your needs. Breaking up is hard to do but you need to drop the zero and get with the hero. But, if you are already committed to another Realtor or agent and have no intention of leaving that relationship, please don’t drag me into your triangle.

I hope you are really hearing my heart and understand where I am coming from. As much as I would love to serve you in your real estate needs, I will not show you a home if you are currently committed to and with another Realtor. It is your agent’s job to fulfill that need. After all, I wouldn’t want my clients shopping around with another Realtor and I certainly would hate to take time away from my clients that are committed to me.

• Four Pricing Tricks to Help Sell Your Home Faster

  Price is everything when it comes to selling your home. If you are not priced correctly from the beginning, you miss a large amount of potential buyers that will not see your home within their price range. With the majority of your traffic taking place within the first two weeks, exposure to the right buyers during the right time is key. But pricing your home correctly could even come down to the single dollar. HOW does your price LOOK?

• In a Down Market, Just Add Color

  What will make your home stand out amongst the competition? I recently sold a wonderful older home in the Fairwood community of Renton, WA. Although needing some additional updating on the interior, this home sold faster and for more than any other home in the neighborhood since the slowdown in the market. There were three key ingredients at play here: first, of course God, second, Mike Rozell was the Realtor :-), and third, curb appeal. This home is beautiful from the street yet it is just your typical 1967 rambler. Curb appeal is one of this home’s greatest selling points and it showed in all of the pictures and marketing. Remember, in order to get a buyer to purchase your home, you first have to get them through the front door.

• Online Cost Estimator for Remodeling Jobs

  How much will it take to update your home?  Here is a great first step for getting your home remodel project started. This tool could also work for those of you looking for investment properties and wanting to know how much it could take to bring it up-to-date.  Check it out.

• Realtors endorse school district bond in Bellevue

  “Å“’For many homebuyers, the quality of schools is a top priority. The caliber of schools tends to be one of the first things potential buyers ask about,’ said Keith Nelson, the president-elect of the association and father of three sons, including two current students in the Bellevue district.”

• Fairwood Flyer Focuses on Local Library

  The Fairwood Flyer is keeping us updated on the Fairwood Incorporation vs. Annexation issues. This issue discusses the possibilities and changes that could take place if we become the City of Fairwood compared to being annexed by the City of Renton.  What kind of impact do you think being annexed into the City of Renton or incorporated into the City of Fairwood would have on Fairwood Real Estate?

• Nearly free BIZSCHOOL for small business owners

  Renton Technical College has partnered with the Small Business Development Center to provide a BIZSCHOOL. BIZSCHOOL is a nearly free day full of small business seminars. If you are a small business owner or thinking of becoming one, this would definately be of value to you. Mark your calendar for May 10th.

• Renton Opens Small Business Development Center

  The stated goal is to “Å“help strengthen Renton’s economic vitality by providing one-on-one confidential assistance to individuals, small businesses, and other entrepreneurs at no charge.”

• Economist: Seattle-area home prices manageable for typical workers – Realtors told area is underpriced if that’s the case

  Seattle-area homes may be underpriced? Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, Fairwood, Kent and surrounding areas are the places to own real estate. The best place to invest is in the potential of your future; and our future looks bright! Check out this article.

• Best Cities For Bargain House-Hunters

  Seattle-area made the list! And not because of real estate foreclosure or housing problems, but because of our potential. Check out this article.

• Homeowners Confident on Market

  77 percent of homeowners believe that their homes are worth as much or more as they were in 2006, according to a Harris Interactive survey conducted for Zillow.com. And 36 percent say their homes increased in value in 2007. What do you think about the value of your home?