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  A Realtor since 1998 Barbara has been an award-winning, multi-million dollar producer since her first year.
Dedicated to excellence in every aspect of her business, Barbara won the annual "Top Customer Service" Award after working in real estate for only three months. Understanding the importance of staying knowledgeable, Barbara carries the designations GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute), and Previews Specialist (for premier properties).
Barbara has a true love for the real estate profession.
 "I thoroughly enjoy what I do for a living", she says. "Helping
people with one of the most important financial transactions they'll make and doing a good job for them offers me an incredible amount of job satisfaction." Year after year, Barbara continues to earn high praise from clients for her in-depth knowledge of the market, her skills at negotiation, her friendly thorough service and her tireless dedication to helping clients achieve their goals.
A NW native, Barbara has lived in Corvallis for 22 years, is intimately familiar with the area and deeply committed her community.
 Barbara and her family are committed to Corvallis as their home, raising their children here. As a parent of three kids she stays actively involved in numerous youth activities. She has held positions such as team parent for basketball, soccer coach, helped with the annual pancake breakfast at her daughter’s elementary school and helped to organize and oversee the Senior All-Night Party, a safe & fun celebration for graduating seniors. In addition, she is a strong supporter of local arts and other community organizations.
For relaxation, Barbara enjoys reading and adventures in the beautiful Oregon outdoors and spending time with friends.
She hikes with her two dogs, white-water rafts, and enjoys spending time in her garden. She’s sure to be found at the farmer’s market and most of our local area fairs and celebrations- supporting local events and the local economy.
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Selling Your Home >Real Estate Agent Advantages
How do real estate agents sell homes? When a professional real estate agent is retained to sell a home, the agent will develop a marketing plan that has proven effective for selling homes quickly and for the maximum sale price.
The real estate agent will perform a market analysis, comparing the home with similar homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold. Your agent will evaluate the current real estate market in order to develop a price opinion for your home. The next step will be to make recommendations about preparing your home so that it is presented to its best advantage. A description of the home will be uploaded into the local Multiple Listing Service, and your agent will implement a marketing plan tailored to your home.
By listing your property, you expose it to thousands of real estate agents throughout the region. MLS exposure is one of the most valuable services a real estate agent can provide sellers. Real estate professionals aslo network with other agents in their office when they bring new listings to the market. Does this system work? 85% of the homes sold today use this method. Enough said!
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What is the highest skyscraper hotel in the world?
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The Grand Hyatt Shanhai in Pudong, Shanhai, China occupies the top 35 floors of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower, which at 1,378 feet is the tallest building in China and the third tallest building in the world. |
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