About Marilyn

EXPERIENCE...ACTION...RESULTS The Pittsburgh Market The Pittsburgh Real Estate Market has a long history of stability and appreciation. Even while other population centers have succumbed to the wiles of the market place, expreiencing extreme peaks and plunges over recent years, Pittsburgh's housing prices react to a much less extreme degree. This history of stability and appreciation tempt newcomers to select Pittsburgh as their new home, and to purchase instead of rent. The city of Pittsburgh is particularly popular due to its many schools of advanced learning, hospitals, technology start-ups and its multi-ethnic popukation and cuture. Young people buy here to begin their professional careers, and experienced professionals and academics buy here to advance their positions. Multi-Million Dollar Producer Coldwell Banker Second Century Club Silver Award in Sales Excellence, Realtor's Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Education and Training Before I became a Realtor I worked as Senior Convention and Visitor Coordinator for UPMC. This opportunity gave me a very strong knowledge of the Pittsburgh area, and my customer service skills. I fell in love with the city of Pittsburgh all over again. Its urban neighborhoods, and the many unique homes drew me to become a Realtor. Prior to that, I was a TV News Anchor for NBC stations for 6 years. My skills at communication and negotiation serve me and my clients well. Seller Representation Buyer Representation First Time Home Buyers Previews Marketing Specialist - for homes over $750,000 Relocation Specialist Accredited Staging Professional - a buyer's first impression of your home is so important Excellent negotiating skills Expert use of technology I specialize in working with clients who speak English as a second language Effective Advertising Strategies Every one of my clients have different needs and expectations. Every home I market is unique. I customize an aggressive marketing strategy based on my clients' needs and their unique home, utilizing all of the appropriate media, with a strong emphasis on the Internet and the latest real estate technology. Pittsburgh Business Times pittsburghmoves.com coldwellbanker.com realtor.com openhouse.com West Penn Multi-List Sunday Open Houses Realtor Tours Direct Mail All properties are advertised on several national real estate websites including www.ColdwellBanker.com and www.REALTOR.com Open Houses are advertised on www.OpenHouse.com Property feature sheets and brochures - Custom designed by our full-service Marketing Department. Effective Technology Strategies One of the largest real estate companies in the world, Coldwell Banker has always been on top of the latest real estate tools and technology. And Coldwell Banker sales associates are trained to use these tools and technology to their full advantage. West Penn Multi List - Networks sales associates and homes for sale Internet Advertising - Our listings stand out from the others with extra photos, more detailed descriptions and Guided Tours User friendly websites - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named PittsburghMoves.com the 'most user friendly' site of any local area company Virtual Tours - Step inside the picture and get a 360 degree view of each room HomeBase InTouch - State-of-the-art technology connecting agents with home buyers instantly. All Coldwell Banker agents are equipped to respond within seconds to a customer inquiry, providing a fast, knowledgeable response. Services for Buyers and Sellers Previews Marketing for homes over $750,000 Home Staging Services Hospital and University Markets - perfect for academic and research professionals Coldwell Banker Home Loans - Exclusive guarantees and Phone in, Move in Pre-approval Programs. Pre-approved buyers mean less 'fall throughs' at the closing. The Coldwell Banker Concierge - Can recommend hundreds of service providers before, during, and after you move American Home Shield Home Warranty - Covered items will be repaired for one low-price deductible. Relocation Division - Uniquely positioned as the principal broker for Cartus in Pittsburgh to bring more buyers and sellers together. Specialty Markets - We have separate programs and divisions for luxury homes, commercial property, new construction, auction services, and property management.