As an Arizona native with 17 years experience as an Arizona Realtor servicing all area in Maricopa County, Garrett Smith has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers meet their real estate objectives. He has extensive knowledge of each of the communities located in the greater Phoenix area, and will work tirelessly on your behalf to make your next home buying or home selling experience a pleasant and successful one.

When selecting a Realtor or real estate agent, strong knowledge of the community, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service are all crucial elements.

For sellers, it is Garrett's commitment to help sell your home or property in a timely fashion while helping you attain the highest possible price for your real estate. If you are interested in receiving a free home valuation, we encourage you to fill out the Free Home Evaluation Form on this site.

For buyers looking for homes or other real estate opportunities, Garrett will work with you to find your ideal home. He will provide you with all of the necessary tools for finding the right property, but also is committed to personalized, confidential one-on-one service to all clients, no matter how long it takes to find the right property that suits their needs.  The other FREE additional tools and services are Full Data access to search the MLS, Saved Search capability, Daily Email Update, filling out the "My Dream Home Finder Form", and Garrett's committment to taking as much time as it takes in viewing the properties you wish to see in order to find your family's perfect home.

Garrett Smith is a designated Arizona Realtor, which means he maintains the highest possible standards as a real estate agent. The Realtor designation means that he is a member of the National Association of Realtors and acts according to a specific code of ethics which guarantees the optimum level of service for your real estate needs when buying or selling a home, commercial property, or condo, in Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Chandler or in any surrounding community in the Greater Phoenix area.

 

SELLING

Selling a home is the largest business transaction most of us will ever make. The selling process can be very complex and time consuming, however with the aid of our services, be certain that you will come away completely satisfied and stress free. 

One of our main responsibilities is to arrive at an accurate estimate of value for your home, so we ensure a detailed evaluation and analysis of every part of your home. Our work doesn’t stop there, as we will fully investigate the real estate market and compare your property with similar listings to make sure that you receive the highest amount you deserve for your home.

We will follow a step-by-step marketing program that will provide you with service that is professional and courteous. In the end, you will be sure that the price you set reflects the true value of your home under current market conditions . . . rest assured that you will be completely satisfied with your selling price once we have completed the proper research and evaluation of your home.



BUYING

We take the buying process as seriously as our buyers do, therefore we offer nothing but the highest quality of service to our clients. When you decide to purchase your home, make sure you hire someone whom you can trust and someone who wants to earn your business. Buying your home is one of the most important purchases you will make, so make sure you have the right agent who can provide you with the experience and the service you deserve.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Seller. It helps to know if you are in a Seller's, Buyer's or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer's market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing you to be very competitive when setting your price.

Here are some of the steps Garrett will take to find your perfect home:

Determine Your Wants and Needs
This is the single most important step. By asking you a series of questions we will establish what you are looking for. Our goal is to not waste your time by looking at properties that are not in your price range or homes that don't meet you needs. Throughout the buying process we will maintain your confidentiality and represent your best interests.

Help You Get Pre-Qualified
This step will show you how much you can afford.  This is accomplished by speaking with your financial institution and establishing what monthly payments you will be comfortable with.

Home Shopping
We will use every available method to locate a property that matches your search parameters.  This will include properties listed with our office, offered through other real estate companies, as well as unlisted properties.  We will disclose all known facts about the property that are likely to affect your decision. When we find the home that meets your criteria, we will assist you in writing an offer and act as a liason between you and the seller.
 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

To enhance your buying and selling experience, it’s our job as real estate professionals to provide you with as much valuable information as possible. It is essential that the buyer or seller be aware of all aspects of the real estate market before making a major decision. Whether it be through newsletters, checklists or news articles, we are here to make this process stress-free and rewarding. Please access our free community reports today!

WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?

A short sale is when a lending institution accepts a discounted payoff amount on an existing mortgage and agrees to help the homeowner with closing costs to prevent a home from going into foreclosure. Often times a homeowner owes more than can be collected through the sale of the home. In this case, a short sale allows them to sell the property to avoid foreclosure for themselves and the lender. The lender typically gives consideration to a short sale when the homeowner experiences hardships like:

    * unemployment
    * divorce
    * medical challenges
    * death of a spouse
    * property depreciation due to no fault of the homeowner


Short sales are uniquely beneficial to all parties involved: homeowners, lenders, real estate agents and investors alike. By accepting a short sale, the lender decreases their potential for loss and reduces the time to receive payment by a number of months. A short sale also minimizes the costs associated with foreclosures by the lender. Homeowners avoid permanent damage to their financial record while buyers benefit from a good deal on their newly-purchased property. Real estate agents are compensated for their work to get the property sold and investors, when involved, can receive an increased payback on their investment by making improvements to the home and later selling it at a price that matches its increased value.

The key to the short sale process is timing. When a homeowner fears foreclosure is imminent, please contact an experience Realtor as soon as possible. Foreclosure proceedings typically start with a formal demand for payment in the form of a Notice of Default letter. The lender typically issues it when the homeowner is three months delinquent on mortgage payments. Ideally, we should be contacted after one payment is missed and you have no means to make subsequent payments.

I can quickly assess your situation and see how the short sale process can be put to work for you.
 

Please Contact me today with any questions. I look forward to working with you.