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LEADING THE INDUSTRY
The Impact of Keller Williams Realty
When you work with me, you work with a trained agent that has the backing of the world's largest real estate company, consisting of 180,000+ associates around the globe
Partnering with me, Lifestyle Properties, and the Keller Williams family, you gain access to a suite of technology that keeps you informed and engaged in what's happening in your neighborhood.
Keller Williams Realty was built on a simple-yet-revolutionary principle: people are what matter most. To help cement this understanding, we've formalized a belief system that guides how we treat each other and how we do business
Keller Williams Realty Beliefs
WIN-WIN or no deal
INTEGRITY do the right thing
CUSTOMERS always come first
COMMITMENT in all things
COMMUNICATION seek first to understand
CREATIVITY ideas before results
TEAMWORK together everyone achieves more
TRUST starts with honesty EQUITY opportunities for all
SUCCESS results through people
LEADING THE INDUSTRY KELLER WILLIAMS GLOBAL
Keller Williams Realty has offices in over 54 countries
We have 560+ agents at our Maine Keller Williams Realty business centers located in Bangor, Auburn, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Portland, Saco, and Kennebunk.
$1,599,207,750
2024 LUXURY MARKET SHARE RANKINGS
SOTHEBY'S
Source of information: Maine Real Estate Information Systems (d/b/a FLEXMLS) based on SOLD Volume from 1/1/2023-12/31/2023 of properties $700,000 and over
ABOUT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES
THE #1 GROUP IN KELLER WILLIAMS MAINE
OUR MISSION
At Lifestyle Properties we approach every transaction with integrity, energy, and enthusiasm. We are a client focused team dedicated to professionalism and excellence, as we strive to create a win-win situation for everyone.
TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE MORE
We are the #1 group at Keller Williams Maine, comprising 10 skilled agents and 4 dedicated administrative support staff, bringing over 75 years of combined experience to every transaction. Lifestyle Properties was founded in 2019 by two well respected women, Janice Ryder & Anne-Marie McKenzie, who saw the need to build a team to support a balanced life as well as a high level of client services.
CJ Dubois-Coté Real Estate Consultant
WHO AM I
As a lifetime resident of Southern Maine with over 35 years experience serving customers, I provide expert knowledge of the local Maine market and understand the importance of listening to the unique needs of each client to guide them in making the right decision. My passion is finding solutions to challenging issues and I am committed to exceptional customer service through hard work, integrity, compassion and professionalism My primary goal is to be the expert consultant to my clients, coaching them through the home buying or selling process. My extensive knowledge of local markets enhances this process. In addition, I am tenacious and an experienced negotiator, consistently ranking in the top 3% of sales in the State of Maine.
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE
OUR VALUE TO YOU
CONSULTATION
Strategy Session: Needs vs. Wants
Discuss current market & strategies for winning the contract
Roles: agent role, buyer client role, how agents are paid
Explain the Home-Buying Process, what to expect & costs: lender preapproval, offer, inspections, contractor needs & title company
Assist with financing: downpayment costs, closing costs & monthly mortgage payments
SEARCHING FOR PROPERTIES
Active Search
Set up search on MLS
Locate open houses
Share my Keller Williams App & how to use it
Discover off-MLS listings: direct agent calls, private networking groups, KW agent social group, For Sale by Owner websites, social media, mail and/or call-door knockspecific neighborhoods
FINDING THE HOUSE
Drive-bys & set-up property tours
Review Wants and Needs, verify property disclosure & review deed, research property
Professional valuation of property & offer pricing strategy
NEGOTIATING THE CONTRACT
Contact seller’s agent: build rapport & discover ideal terms for seller
Write Offer: price, terms, personal property, repairs, due diligence/inspections, sale of property contingencies
Deliver the offer with introducing buyer to seller via listing agent
Negotiate the offer with goal to get the best possible terms for you
Notify lender, appraisal, cost to close identified
Navigate Due Diligence: track deadlines, set-up inspections, Negotiate repairs, research town file, locate title company,Work with listing agent to resolve any disputes between clients
CLOSING THE SALE
Coordinate with title company and all parties to the contract on the walkthrough, utilities & closing date
Review seller’s closing statement with client
Moving preparations: movers, cleaners, any final repairs, utility shut off Attend closing! Proration of fuel or rental income & key exchange
WE ARE YOUR FIDUCIARY
When you work with our team, we take our fiduciary duties very seriously. We promise to act in your best interests at all times.
I hold your interests above the interests of the seller's agent and seller.
THE 6 FIDUCIARY DUTIES MY LICENSE LAW REQUIRES
Loyalty - I owe you undivided loyalty & put the your interests above my own.
Confidentiality - I must keep any information confidential that is given to me by you, especially information that may be damaging to you in a negotiation.
Disclosure - I must disclose to the you any information I receive that may benefit or harm your position in a negotiation.
Obedience - I must obey all lawful orders that you give to me.
Reasonable care & diligence - I must use all of my skills to the best of my ability on your behalf.
Accounting - I must account for all funds entrusted to me and not commingle (combine) client/customer funds with my personal and/or business funds.
OUR SERVICES TO YOU
Communication is the key to a smooth real estate transaction. We are always a phone call away.
4 administrative support staff to make sure you’re well informed during the whole process. We adapt to your preferred communication methods.
Our team is well connected in the brokerage community as well as our local communities. Together, we use these connections to find you the perfect home for your needs.
We listen to our client's needs and actively seek out that perfect home. At Keller Williams Maine we have social groups in which properties are listed prior to hitting the market. Using this platform we can stay ahead of other home buyers.
NEGOTIATION
We strategize with our clients offering a process that ultimately ends in a win/win situation for buyers & sellers. Our negotiating skills are one of our strongest tool for our clients.
Keller Williams Realty is a technology company first. This technology provides top notch marketing for our buyers & sellers & a friendly consumer mobile experience.
SERVICES
We will connect to and coordinate with other professionals who provide the types of services a new homeowner or home seller would find most helpful
We have an A-level list of the best vendors in our area who are vetted by us or vouched for by a trusted friend or colleague.
MY APP: THE SEAMLESS WAY TO SELL
Our technology platform allows us to track where out of state buyers are coming from. We utilize this information to market your property in specific areas and attract the most buyers.
GUIDE
When middle-of-the-night questions come up and you want real-time information about the status of your ansaction, Guide is your go-to. Guide informs you on he action plan for every step of the selling process. aired with my expertise, you'll know where we're at, what to do and what's ahead
NEIGHBORHOODS
Get real-time stats on your neighborhood and understand t a glance which nearby homes are selling and for how much. Then, take a peek at any neighborhood across the ountry to view lifestyle and market trends, local estaurants and more.
COLLECTIONS
ven after close, keep tabs on all things real estate with eed - your source for neighborhood updates, emerging market trends and more. And, when you're ready to buy r sell in the future, I'll be ready to help.
CJ was awesome. We were purchasing a home out of state and she was our eyes, ears, and legs. She went over and above to stay on top of everything for us and made this transaction so much easier. I would recommend her to anyone.
REASONS TO USE AN EXCLUSIVE BUYER'S AGENT
Separate representation from the seller
Maintain strict confidentiality of information
Arrange property showings and disclose material facts about the property
Discuss ”wants vs needs” and set up an auto-search
Point out strengths and weaknesses about the property
Verify or investigate issues beyond defects
Give advice on current value of property
Strategize and negotiate the best price for you based on local market knowledge
Provide list of service contractors if needed
CJ helped us find a house despite this insane housing market. I can’t even begin to count how many showings she went to with us. She was patient, thoughtful, and extremely responsive. She is an expert and has a lot of relationships with other brokers because she has been a pro in the industry for so long.
YOUR BUYING PROCESS
10 STEPS TO BUYING A HOME
The real estate transaction is complex. It is a process that occurs when a seller offers their home for sale, and a buyer agrees to purchase that property. There are many steps involved in buying a house, and the steps vary depending on the type of transaction and state regulations.
DO'S AND DON'TS THAT COME UP MOST
Do continue making your rent payments.
Do stay current on all your existing credit cards and other accounts.
Do keep working at your current employer. (Yes, some people quit their jobs while getting a loan!)
Do keep the same insurance company.
Do continue using credit as usual (as long as “usual” means paying on time!)
Do call your lender if you have questions or want to change your finances in any way.
Don’t make any major purchases. (car, furniture, refrigerator, etc.)
Don’t apply for new credit. (even if you’re “pre-approved”)
Don’t open a new credit card.
Don’t transfer credit card balances.
Don’t pay charge-offs. (unless your lender says to do it)
Don’t pay off any collections. (you guessed it- ask your lender first)
Don’t close any credit card accounts.
Don’t increase your credit card debt.
Don’t change bank accounts.
Don’t consolidate debt or credit cards.
Don’t take out a new loan. (yeah, people have done it)
Don’t open a new cell phone account –or any new accounts!
Don’t pay off loans or credit cards unless your lender says it's ok.
It’s probably becoming clear that the best rule is “Don’t Change Anything!” unless you talk to your lender first Once your loan is secured, life goes back to normal
THE BOTTOM LINE
Working with Lifestyle Properties at Keller Williams Realty
Real estate is complicated - that's where I come in.
At the closing table, my goal is for you to feel that the selling of your home or buying your new home exceeded all of your expectations. Throughout our interactions from staging to close, I'll provide white glove services.
When you choose me as your partner, you are not just getting a trusted, respected agent, you are getting a local expert who is passionate about serving our community and those who call it home.
Let's get started!
