Svetlana Simmons

Get Pre-Approved First: Start by getting a mortgage pre-approval from a reputable lender. This shows sellers you’re a serious buyer and gives a clear idea of your budget and loan terms. Work with a Knowledgeable Agent Partner with an experienced local real estate agent who knows the market well, listens carefully, and advocates for your best interests throughout the negotiation and closing phases.

Prepare Your Home: Start by decluttering, deep cleaning, and making necessary repairs or updates that improve curb appeal and interior presentation. Consider professional staging to showcase the home’s best features. Set a Competitive Price: Work with a knowledgeable real estate agent to conduct a market analysis and price your home competitively based on recent sales, current listings, and market trends to attract serious buyers quickly. Market Aggressively: Your agent should use professional photography, virtual tours, online listings, social media, and traditional marketing to reach a wide audience. Open houses and broker tours can generate more interest.

Svetlana has worked with a wide range of clients, including first-time homebuyers, buyers and sellers of all ages, luxury lakefront properties, commercial clients, and investors. Her diverse experience allows her to adapt her approach to meet each client’s unique needs and deliver exceptional results across all types of real estate transactions.

Svetlana started in real estate by transitioning from her role as a pastor for married couples and families, bringing your passion for helping people achieve their goals into the industry. She saw real estate as an extension of your ministry work, where listening carefully to clients’ needs and guiding them through one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives felt like a natural and fulfilling next step. This unique background gave her a strong foundation in relationship-building and client care as you began your real estate career.

Yes, Svetlana has a degree in Business Administration and have earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR Institute) certification. Her Business Administration degree provides her with strong business, financial, and management skills that help her navigate complex transactions and market analysis effectively. The GRI designation reflects advanced professional training in real estate, ensuring she stay current with industry best practices, legal standards, and ethical guidelines—all of which benefit your clients by delivering knowledgeable, trustworthy, and high-quality service throughout their real estate experience.