About

Mission Statement

My mission is to provide professional, honest, reliable service with quick results to my clients.  I have the organizational tools to be able to deliver quick results, with the least number of issues and netting the highest amount of money for your home.

Background

I've been a licensed REALTOR® since 2002 holding the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designations. I completed studies for my Brokers license in October 2007.

I started in the industry with the master developer of Fountain Hills AZ, MCO Properties. Here I coordinated with marketing and public relations as well as the charitable contributions program. During this time, I was exposed to the land development side of the business.

I then went to work for Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate, starting the brokerage from the ground up with the Designated Broker/Owner. I worked side-by-side with the Broker in managing the office, handling listing and sales files, sales coordinator for other agents, and event planning. I then went into full time sales as an agent listing and selling custom, semi-custom, condominiums, resale homes, lender owned, short sales, and multi-family zoned land.

I relocated to the east valley of Phoenix metro in 2005 working with Sonoran Lifestyle and then RE/MAX focusing on the same as Fountain Hills with an emphasis in lender owned properties. I continue to do business in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale with more attention to the Chandler, Gilbert, Gold Canyon, Maricopa, Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley areas. 

I then began my own business, Carlson Real Estate Specialists, in May of 2017 and happy to say it has been wonderful!

Today as well as what has already been mentioned, I am now working with investors, guiding, and helping them understand the real estate sales process, providing invaluable feedback on repairs, and statistical information for timing purposes to help maximize their profits.  Working in the bank foreclosure business I learned how to provide information in a quick and efficient manner along with providing necessary market analysis with great accuracy.

Prior to holding a real estate license, I worked in a different aspect of real estate as a junior escrow officer in the title and escrow side of the business. I also gained invaluable experience in customer service while employed by Southwest Airlines as a ticket and operations agent.

I hold seven RE/MAX Club awards: Executive Club 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 and 100 Percent Club 2011 for the recognition of outstanding sales performance and achievements in the real estate profession.

What this all means to you is my commitment to serving you with your best interests in mind!

          Services Provided

• Strategize and determine what type of buyer to market the home
• Provide honest feedback as to the condition of the home and what repairs to make, if any
• Recommend my preferred contractors that can bid on work needed
• Suggestions to obtain the highest price for your home
• Monthly marketing reports with up-to-date comparables
•  Showing feedback         
• Premises checks-if home is vacant
• Provide invaluable contract negotiating skills
• Coordinate scheduling of inspection(s) 
• Review preliminary title report(s)
• Continuous follow up with buyer’s lender, if applicable 
• Review settlement statement

        Marketing

• Email blasts to over 16,000 valley agents.
• Flyers for the flyer container attached to sign.
• Listing emailed to other agents throughout the valley.
• Photo postcards to neighbors in the surrounding subdivision announcing, “New Listing”.
• Internet exposure: Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com, Realtor.com, Facebook, and many others.
• Open houses.
• Supra electronic lock box to record showings & to obtain feedback from agents.
• Yard sign w/flyer boxes – also with sign riders, “clean”, “pool” and more depending on the need.

• Professional Affiliations/Designations

• ARMLS-Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service
• AAR-Arizona Association of Realtors®
• Designated Broker/Owner
• CDPE- Certified Distress Property Expert
• GRI- Graduate REALTOR Institute
• NAR-National Association of Realtors®
• SEVRAR-Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors®

• Awards

• RE/MAX Executive Club 2008
• RE/MAX Executive Club 2009
• RE/MAX Executive Club 2010
• RE/MAX 100 Percent Club 2011
• RE/MAX Executive Club 2012
• RE/MAX Executive Club 2013
• RE/MAX Executive Club 2015
  

• My Goal

I have lived in the Valley for over 40 years and have a first-hand knowledge of the different cities and towns to identify market trends and consumer needs.  I’ve made personal investments in the east valley to enhance my understanding of what it means to capitalize on my investments and to limit liabilities, which in turn will benefit you. 

My goal is to continue to build my business helping people with making their most important decision in their life, while maintaining the quality of work and communication I have shared with past, present, and satisfied clients!

I look forward to the opportunity to serve and exceed your expectations!!

Christina Bennett GRI, CDPE

Designated Broker/Owner, REALTOR^®

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