Ed Dine and Diane Bledsoe have been business partners for eighteen months and after working in the same office it just seemed to make sense to pool their resources and come up with a plan to increase the services they offered their clients at Century 21 Town and Country in Clarkston.
“Our clients receive the benefits of having two full-time realtors working for them and we are able to provide them with a service that far exceeds their expectations,” Bledsoe said.
Their service starts from the first meeting, where a full and comprehensive marketing plan is presented to give the client a complete and detailed look at the latest market trends, current home prices in their area or subdivision and their service plan showing what the client can expect during the listing period. Dine says, “Whether we are working with buyers or sellers our goal is always the same, to meet and exceed their expectations.
Ed Dine and Diane Bledsoe linked up with Lisa Frey several months ago when they were looking for that little extra to offer their clients. By chance they came across a flyer for reDesigning Spaces, whose owner, Lisa Frey, was looking for a different marketplace for the service she offered.
The three decided to put their ideas to work and with the permission of one of their clients they redesigned, or “staged”, the house from top to bottom. By using the homeowner’s furniture and accessories in a whole new way, they were able to create a more visually appealing home. Lisa brought in a few decorating “props” from her inventory to help complete the look and the house was ready to show. This house had been on the market for several months, two weeks after the staging the home was purchased.
“We are always excited to meet a new client and show them what we can do to help their real estate transaction be a pleasant experience,” Bledsoe said.
Ed Dine and Diane Bledsoe believe in working as a team. This team approach is much more beneficial to the client’s success. This team includes Lindsey Parker who assists in preparation and follows up on paperwork, and Lisa Frey who aids in preparing the home to be put on the market. From the individually created brochures, to the weekly updates, information and communication are their main focus for their clients. The team feels communication is vital; their clients need to know what is happening at all times.
The team is very cognizant of what is known as the “Thirty Second Rule,” where a potential purchaser will see a house and within thirty seconds know if this house might work for them. That’s why it is crucial to make the house stand out in the memory of the buyer and make that thirty second rule apply.
Ed and Diane’s office is located at 7153 Dixie Highway in Clarkston. Their telephone number is 248-620-7200. Lisa can be contacted through her Web site at redesigning-spaces.com or calling 586-823-1180.