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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Joanne Bates Providing a Personal Touch that Exceeds Expectations 09/13/2018 Joanne is the most responsive broker I’ve dealt with over a 35 years and 6 house transactions span. Her approach is marketing oriented, establishes realistic expectations, and professional, pre and post contract. She is confident and knowledgeable about the real estate market and positions the subject house appropriately to bring the best market clearing price. Unhesitatingly, I recommend her highly. G rowing up, Joanne Bates’ father told her that to succeed in life, “giving 100 percent is expected, doing more is what will set you apart.” That advice instilled in her a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves perspective that made her one of the top-selling agents in Peters Township and one of the top 10 agents in Washington County. Background Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Joanne worked as Vice President for Citigroup’s Electronic Home Banking division, serving as a liaison between the retail branches, operations, marketing and sales. After the birth of her first son, she became a stay-at-home mom, raising her two boys. Her experience at Citigroup, as well as her extensive volunteerism with the PTA, school board and other civic groups, led her to real estate as a natural extension of her career when she moved to Peters Township in 2012. “The common thread between what I was able to accomplish in my corporate career, my extensive volunteering work and now real estate is working with a diverse group of people towards a common goal,” she said. “If you can run a fundraiser, raising $35,000 in a weekend, like I’ve done, and still be friends with the vast array of volunteers you’ve worked with, you can sell real estate.” Experience Joanne has enjoyed working with all types of clients, including high-end listings, clients looking to downsize, relocation clients and first-time home buyers. “Each have unique needs and my job is to zero in on those needs. I moved around often with work relocations, so I know the consumer side of relocating and moving very well,” she said. “I know what it feels like to be in that position, and that’s something my clients can appreciate.” Why work with Joanne! Joanne added that one of her strengths has always been creating a bond with her clients to find out what they’re really looking for in a home. “This is a relationship business where you happen to sell a house,” she said. “I put my clients first, take the time to understand their needs and help them navigate through the process of moving. Really listening is key because what a client really needs isn’t always what they’re articulating. Sometimes they simply don’t know what they want, and when you can find that perfect match for them, it’s one of the most rewarding feelings you can have.” “I have grown my business by providing personal service, always striving to provide that something extra,” she said. “It is important to me that I continue to provide that level of service. My goal has always been to exceed that client expectation.” For more information on Joanne Bates, including all of her current listings, go to her website at joannebatesrealtor.com. You can call her directly at her office at 724.941.3000 or on her cell at 724.825.0599. THINKING OF SELLING OR CURIOUS AS TO YOUR HOME’S VALUE? Go to www.JoanneBates.com and select INSTANT HOME VALUE ESTIMATOR to get an idea. Or, you can contact me directly for a personalized complimentary Market Analysis of your home. [email protected]/ cell 724-825-0599 ©2019 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. 46 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com