The Neighborhood Experts at Platinum Real Estate have strategies in place to minimize the stress of buying and selling

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Denise reports that next month her team is preparing to move into its beautiful new headquarters in The Platinum Center (formerly the Polo Building in Mentor).

By Mimi Vanderhaven

Much like a doctor asks a patient where it hurts, Denise Zervos often asks her real estate agents and their clients what their pain is.

She and her husband, Mark, own The Neighborhood Experts at Platinum Real Estate. Since 1990, they’ve sold more than a billion dollars in properties, so the line of questioning seems to be effective.

“I asked our people what is causing pain right now for buyers or sellers in Lake County,” she says. “For buyers, the stress lies in having trouble finding the right home with so few on the market. For sellers, the number one pain lies in the timing of a sale. There is a fear factor in not having an accepted offer before negotiating the purchase of your next home. People wonder if they are able to buy a house if they haven’t sold their current one. Every deal comes with unknowns in terms of the timeframe. That’s just the nature of it.”

Denise says they like to tackle problems head on. “We sit down and proactively brainstorm strategies for any issues of apprehension people might have. Our team has the experience and the skills to guide them and take stressors away from any issue. We formulate a clear plan to get rid of anxiety.”

Heading toward 2021, after such a tumultuous year, there seems to be uncertainty and trepidation with any financial prospect. But Denise reached out to her contacts at leading nationwide financial institutions and found out the predictions are nothing to be afraid of.

“The big picture is that thanks to the rule of supply and demand, higher demand is still causing prices to go up,” she explains. “The housing supply shortage will continue to spur bidding wars, and we can expect home prices to rise in Lake County.”

Denise reports that next month her team is preparing to move into its beautiful new headquarters in The Platinum Center (formerly the Polo Building in Mentor). Look for photos and all the exciting details in next month’s Mimi Magazine.

Platinum Real Estate has 16 offices in Northeast Ohio and Columbus and nine in Florida. For a confidential appointment or to get more information, call 216-990-2100 or 440-974-SALE and visit YourNeighborhoodExpert.com.

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