For most of us, life is a series of partnerships.  We partner with spouses, teachers, business associates, co-investors, and friends with varying degrees of success.  In my experience, the most successful partnerships tend to be the ones in which each partner actively participates to shoulder his or her share of the “responsibilities”.  One-way partnerships with a careless, or lazy, or ineffective partner rarely flourish.  Having practiced law with partners for many years, I have witnessed both kinds of partnerships.

For the past 10 years, I have been involved in a “partnership” with my medical doctors.  In late 2000, my GP detected a heart condition during a routine treadmill test.  My cardiologist performed additional tests and confirmed clogged arteries.  On January 30, 2001, my surgeon performed triple bypass surgery to remedy a life-threatening condition.  They all did a great job, and I owe my life to these medical partners.  I consider myself to be an active partner with them, doing my part of the job as well.  My responsibilities are to eat healthy, exercise, manage my stress, maintain an appropriate weight level, and be examined on a regular basis.  I have been a great partner with my medical team, having biked over 40,000 miles in the past 10 years.  My current level of health and fitness attests to a successful partnership.

Jan and I have worked together for the past 8 years, blending our unique talents and personalities to create a successful real estate partnership.  We support each other.  In turn, we consider ourselves partners with the homeowners and homebuyers we represent.  A successful transaction requires the effective involvement of both the Boeglin Team and the client.

For a homeowner wanting to sell, we can provide hard work, experience, marketing expertise, Coldwell Banker’s global resources, and personal knowledge and connections to get the home sold.  However, if the homeowner does not participate as well, the likelihood of a successful transaction lessens dramatically.  It is the “job” of the homeowner/partner to accept current market conditions and establish a fair price; be honest about the condition of the home; have a professional handyman or contractor address needed fixes; keep the home neat and clean; and be flexible and open about having their home shown to potential buyers.

For a buyer, the Boeglin Team can offer its local experience and expertise, educate on areas and communities, research appropriate homes to see, and visit the selected homes with the buyer in tow.  The buyer, too, is a partner whose job it is to clarify wants and needs; be honest about an affordable price range; provide documentation of pre-approval for a mortgage, or evidence of sufficient cash in the bank; and be realistic.  It is disheartening for one or both of us to spend days communicating with a buyer about wants and needs, researching appropriate communities and homes, making appointments, and driving the “buyers” to 20 or 30 homes only to find out they really can’t afford that price range.  Such disappointments can lead to a stressful dissolution of the partnership.

The Boeglin Team has an 8 year track record of success, working with both sellers and buyers.  Whether you are a homeowner wanting to sell, or a buyer looking to buy, let’s join together to form a successful partnership to accomplish your goals.