Sue Conrad
Broker, Coldwell Banker
I am a Broker and Certified Residential Specialist at Coldwell Banker Morris Real Estate.
How did you enter this field?
It was my calling. After moving down from Seattle in 1994, I sequed my sales and marketing experience into New Home Construction and then Real Estate.
It was my calling. After moving down from Seattle in 1994, I sequed my sales and marketing experience into New Home Construction and then Real Estate.
Why are you interested in being a part of the HDDC?
When my clients ask me for design advice I would like to be better informed. I will know excellent decorators to refer them to with confidence.
When my clients ask me for design advice I would like to be better informed. I will know excellent decorators to refer them to with confidence.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by making a difference in my clients’ transaction by doing something beyond normal expectations. For example, on a listing in Sunriver, I am hosting a class for Realtors to get Continuing Education credits so I can get as many agents as possible to preview the home. I hosted a Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Broker Open House serving Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Margaritas and gave away fun Jimmy Buffet items as drawings a few days before the busy 4th of July weekend. I am in the Virtual Tour talking about the home’s features to make it more interesting to both agents and buyers. I emailed the virtual tour to a large database in Portland. The feedback said it was too dark, so rather than lower the price I arranged to have Solatubes installed in subtle locations. They were affordable and did not disrupt the beautiful wood ceiling as a skylight would have done. I drive to Sunriver, warm and light the home prior to showings and agent previews. I supply holiday decorations for spirit and fun. I sweep the leaves away from the front porch. Finally, I email additional information to the Buyer’s Agent prior to the showing so they have more confidence and give top-notch information while in the home.
I am inspired by making a difference in my clients’ transaction by doing something beyond normal expectations. For example, on a listing in Sunriver, I am hosting a class for Realtors to get Continuing Education credits so I can get as many agents as possible to preview the home. I hosted a Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Broker Open House serving Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Margaritas and gave away fun Jimmy Buffet items as drawings a few days before the busy 4th of July weekend. I am in the Virtual Tour talking about the home’s features to make it more interesting to both agents and buyers. I emailed the virtual tour to a large database in Portland. The feedback said it was too dark, so rather than lower the price I arranged to have Solatubes installed in subtle locations. They were affordable and did not disrupt the beautiful wood ceiling as a skylight would have done. I drive to Sunriver, warm and light the home prior to showings and agent previews. I supply holiday decorations for spirit and fun. I sweep the leaves away from the front porch. Finally, I email additional information to the Buyer’s Agent prior to the showing so they have more confidence and give top-notch information while in the home.
What is a unique business story that demonstrates your skills?
Having been a Bend Chamber Ambassador from 1996 – 2000, I knew Paul Stednitz from Liberty Bank. When I had a client moving to the area in 2007 with a degree in Finance, I called Paul and asked if I could forward her resume to him. She was employed before she moved to Bend! She is now a Branch Manager.
Having been a Bend Chamber Ambassador from 1996 – 2000, I knew Paul Stednitz from Liberty Bank. When I had a client moving to the area in 2007 with a degree in Finance, I called Paul and asked if I could forward her resume to him. She was employed before she moved to Bend! She is now a Branch Manager.
What is the best advice you have given or received?
“The secret of success in business is simple: Give people more than they expect, and do it cheerfully.” -- Anonymous
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