About Ingrid

Broker-Associate Real estate in my career and I LOVE what I do! I believe that real estate is a service industry and I am committed to helping my clients have a successful real estate experience. Selling or buying a home is not only just about the property, but also letting clients know what the town and surrounding area have to offer. I enjoy sharing my knowledge in all fields- be it relocation; new construction; antique homes or general sales. All of my business is from personal referrals and over the years, I have worked with many sellers and buyers - I have found it interesting to learn about their lives and am happy that I was able to play a role in meeting their real estate needs. Yes, real estate is a service industry and I LOVE what I do ! Business Experience Real Estate Broker since 1984- licensed in New Hampshire and Maine Reporter for the Cabinet - a weekly sourthern NH newspaper Editor for the Hitchiner Manfacturing Company's Corporate Newsletter Reporter/Researcher - TIME magazine, New York City, NY Professional Achievement Consistent Top Producer- International Diamond Society Member- National Association of Realtors Member - New Hampshire Board of Realtors Member- Greater Manchester/Nashua Board of Realtors Five Star Professional Award - 2011 - given to top NH Realtors Education & Certification Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - top 3% of all Realtors Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) Real Estate Brokers License- New Hampshire and Maine Bachelor of Science Degree- Elmira College, Elmira, NY Community Involvement Resident of Amherst since 1971 Study Committee Member for the establishment of Souhegan High School Member of the Amherst Town Ways and Means Budget Committee Founding Bd. of Directors Member for Parkhurst Place- elderly housing President of the local chapter for American Ass. of University Women Business Philosophy Before becoming a realtor, my business experience was as a journalist and as a reporter/researcher for Time Magazine in New York City. Locally I worked as a reporter for the Milford Cabinet.- our local weekly newspaper. From working in the field of journalism, I learned to ask questions; follow leads and LISTEN! I always wanted to get as much information as possible and make sure that what I was reporting was accurate. When I did not know something, I researched things to make sure that I understood the situation. All of these skills have helped me in my real estate career. In working with sellers while previewing properties, I observe and ask questions. Then follow through if there are unanswered questions. I take thorough notes regarding the property features and ask what the owners love most about their home. Throughout the whole listing process- I LISTEN. With Buyers, listening is also a key factor. I let Buyers tell me their and their family's needs and wants. I share my philosophy with them that finding a home is the process of elimination - if you haven't seen it, you can't eliminate it! I ask for feedback on properties we've seen and work towards finding that 'perfect' home! I am committed to helping my sellers and buyers have a successful and positive real estate experience.