SERVICES
LOYALTY & WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Rebecca's friendly nature, professionalism, loyalty, and wealth of knowledge in the local market play a vital role in her continued success. She makes every effort to achieve the right fit for each client by listening and understanding their individual needs: from a Middletown turnkey cottage by the beach to a charming home on Newport's Historic Hill.
SELLERS
SELLER REPRESENTATION
seller
noun; a person who sells something.
listing agent
noun; a realtor who lists the seller’s property and works solely on the seller’s behalf.
Each property has a unique & special story.
Rebecca will help define that story with you and craft a custom listing process that highlights the best parts of your home. This entails devising a compelling marketing strategy, encompassing innovative marketing tools such as virtual property tours, placement on the most effective real estate platforms, a strong social media presence, hyper-local advertising, and more. Being affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty ensures that not only superior local exposure, but also a global showplace for your property.
In a digitally-driven real estate market,
Rebecca places tremendous importance on professional photography. Collaborating with some of the best real estate photographers in New England - your property will be showcased beautifully through vibrant, crystal clear images. With a strong passion for marketing, one of Rebecca’s favorite parts about being a Realtor is promoting her listings across a multimedia platform to the most relevant audiences and getting properties sold quickly to the right buyer at the best price possible.
Rebecca believes in keeping her clients close.
Further, Rebecca believes that the foundation of a successful real estate transaction is good communication. Rebecca believes in keeping her clients close; by sending routine updates and check-ins– ensuring that they feel comfortable and in-the-know every step of the transaction. She also firmly believes that it is important to have a strong line of communication between lenders, the cooperating agent and closing attorneys. Logistically speaking, communication between all relevant parties is vital for a successful real estate transaction.
BUYERS
BUYER REPRESENTATION
buyer
noun; a person who makes a purchase.
buyer's agent
noun; a realtor who guides the buyer during the purchase process, and works solely on the buyer’s behalf.
As an expert on Aquidneck Island living,
Rebecca helps her buyers find a place they can call home. To begin the purchasing process, Rebecca would first discuss your housing needs vs wants, your budget and timeline. If you plan to purchase a home with a mortgage, she would provide the names of several exceptional local lenders who have been instrumental in her recent closings. Next Rebecca would help identify your preferred housing location - would you prefer to walk to Thames Street? Or would you prefer to live close enough for a quick bike ride to Surfer’s End? Finally, Rebecca would explain the step-by-step purchase process so that you are clear, confident and ready to go when the time is right to submit an offer.
Inventory continues to be low,
however, working in a vibrant, local office, with some of the most talented and successful Realtors in Rhode Island, Rebecca is able to provide her buyers with total access to all properties available on the market, and sometimes, off the market. As part of the longest standing, most respected brokerage in Newport, Rebecca has a strong reputation as a serious, seasoned Realtor who works with qualified, genuine buyers.
Her goal is to bring clients to the closing table
at the end of every transaction, so she works tirelessly to overcome any obstacles that may arise with a solution-oriented mindset. Additionally, from real estate attorneys to wallpaper installers, Rebecca has an expansive rolodex of local experts available to her clients.
PROPERTY STAGING
Rebecca has learned that the first impression of a property is the most powerful impression.
We often think that buyers/renters can “see past” the mess, or “have a vision of what it could be,” but Rebecca disagrees. She has learned that a deep clean goes a long way, decluttering is a “must” and simply rearranging furniture can be a total game changer.
In 2023, Rebecca earned her designation as an Accredited Staging Partner from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals.
According to the National Association of Realtors, “When staging a home, 23% of sellers’ agents reported an increase of 1-5% of the dollar value offered by buyers, in comparison to similar homes.” Rebecca will use existing furniture, and will also bring in additional soft goods, greenery, and décor from her personal collection. She will rearrange and refresh the interior so that the property shows in its best light, always with the goal of selling the property quickly and for the highest price.
Curating property interiors is one of the most powerful marketing tools in a digitally driven real estate market.
Rebecca is pleased to offer her clients this service when listing their homes for sale. She also offers staging consultations to her landlord clients- offering recommendations about furniture, bedding, decor - all with the mindset of how to increase rental revenue and decrease vacancies.
RENTALS
Over the past decade, Rebecca has worked to create a robust rental business,
both listing rental properties and helping clients find rental homes. Similar to listing a property for sale, listing a property for rent requires a marketing strategy. Determining the target market based on location is critical- for example, a person looking for a summer rental is not likely to rent something that is too far from the beach. Pricing is also a very important aspect to listing a rental property- and understanding the local rental market is vital to the pricing strategy. Overpricing a rental property can leave it vacant for months, so Rebecca carefully conducts market research and makes pricing suggestions to Landlord clients to attract quality, qualified tenants quickly. Additionally, marketing a rental property requires beautiful photography, video tours, social media marketing and multi-platform listing placement.
Rebecca's extensive rental experience has been helpful for her buyer clients who purchase investment properties.
Rebecca’s extensive rental experience has been helpful to her buyer clients who purchase investment properties. During the property search, she can quickly and easily quote potential rental rates and terms. When purchase closes, Rebecca will oversee the rental process for her sales clients. With an established business relationship, Rebecca’s sales clients then trust her to guide them on the rental front. Likewise, with her sales listings, Rebecca can seamlessly integrate a suggested rental strategy for potential buyers which could make the listing more attractive.
