Dianne Wilk

Honest. I am a realist. I won't waste your time showing you homes you're not interested in. If you're selling a home, I'm not going to sugar coat the value of your home, in order to get the listing. I respect your time, energy and how emotional buying or selling can be. Hardworking. Anyone can literally open the door. But the buyer agent who goes the extra mile, who points out both the good and the bad about a home, is someone worth trusting. I act like a detective at times. I want to find out the backstory of the home and the sellers. What is the history of the home? Does the seller have specific priorities or deadlines? Knowing back stories help to craft an offer that will be more appealing and in multiple offer situations can give you the edge. When you're selling a home, I am very strategic as to how the home is presented. I will share ideas, tips and ways that the home can best be presented. When the home looks its best, it will photograph better. Your first showing is literally on the Internet. And I always say "the eyes buy". So when the home has eye-catching photography, it has a competitive edge. It increases its desirablity translating into a better selling price. Eye popping photography creates more showings and showings lead to offers. Experience. I've been representing buyers and sellers successfully for over 33 years now. There aren't too many situations that I haven't come across. That experience is invaluable. From strategy when writing the offer, review of disclosures and what inspections are selected. That the proper contingencies are included and addendum's are added when circumstances arise. I pride myself on having a good background regarding residential construction. Certainly I'm not a builder or an architect, but I do recognize what is typical in a home of the certain age, and what features homes in a certain age or price range have. Or don't have. Common inspection issues that could crop up. When you're selling, I recognize the same. Experience translates to knowledge of what features are most desirable today. What is unique and will set the home apart from the competition, and how to emphasize selling points. As a seller you want an agent who can knowingly present the home in its most positive light. Should your property be a bit more unique, have acreage, be located in a rural area with outbuildings and fencing, include gas rights, or even have multifamily or commercial applications, I have no intention of leaving any money on the table for you. Money. Speaking of.... Commissions can be a big chunk of change. You want to make sure you are getting your money's worth as a seller. As a buyer and a seller, you want an agent that watches your money, like it was their own. I do that. It may seem crazy, but if I think it's a bad deal for you, I'm going to speak up. When the closing is over, I want you to feel that not only did I represent you well, but you're satisfied with your bottom line. Communication. You will hear from me. All the time. From when you are purchasing or selling, and the contract is written, you will know every step of the way what the next step is. From responsibilities and deadline. What can and cannot happen. You will have an electronic calendar. I tell my clients I am your new best friend. Local Knowledge. Born and raised here in Pittsburgh, living both east and south, I cover a wide area. My office is in the south hills of Pittsburgh, and I live in Washington County. But I also go to the city, north, west, east and I have successfully marketed properties as far south as Fayette County and as far north as Butler County or nearly into Armstrong County. I have represented clients selling all types of properties-from all sizes, shape, and price ranges of residential properties, undeveloped acreage, horse properties, commercial properties and rentals. If you would like to meet in person, for an informal interview, call me. You can reach out to me seven days a week. Early or late. I look forward to hearing from you.