(The
following are ranked by agent's level of competence)
1
= Very knowledgeable and a high level of competence. 2 = Knowledgeable but limited experience.
3
= Limited knowledge and little experience. 4 or Blank = Doesn't work this type
of real estate.
Residential
Land
Special
Properties
1
Single
Family Homes
1
Lots
1
Waterfront
Properties
1
Duplexes
4
Development
4
Vacation
& Resort
1
Condominium/
Town House
3
Farms/
Acreage
4
Time
Shares
3
Horse
Properties
Rental
Assistance
Investment
1
Luxury
Homes
1
Short
Term (1-4 months)
1
1-4
Family Units
2
Foreclosures
4
Long
Term (12+ months)
4
More
than 4 Family Units
3
Mobile
Homes
4
Lease-Purchase
Option
4
Property
Management
3
Historical
Properties
3
Bed
& Breakfasts
Commercial
Business
1
Lake Front
4
Commercial
Sales
4
Business
Opportunities
4
Commercial
Leasing
Benefits
of Working with
Kathryn Rouch
Buyers
Enjoys introducing people to Omaha - "It's a well-kept secret."
Goal is to make certain she understands buyers' needs & desires, including not only home criteria but office commute, schools, church accessibility or special needs & hobbies;
Educates buyers on market value to assure they are not over-buying in any given area;
Company provides an excellent relocation package that includes valuable information pertaining to area schools, churches, community services, sports & cultural activities.
Sellers
Feels communication is integral to a successful sale;
Strives to understand the seller's specific goals & works closely with them to achieve their goals - "not mine."
Advises on the preparation of their home for the marketplace, taking a hard look at market conditions to determine the best pricing strategy;
Maintains regular contact in an effort to be proactive throughout the process.
General
"My reputation is very important to me and I will always conduct myself in a professional manner and adhere to our Code of Ethics."
Company is the largest in the Omaha area;
Has a reputation for providing the highest standards of service in the industry.
Meeting planner for a large trade association in Washington, DC - 10 years;
Corporate communications manager for an advertising agency in Chicago - 5 years;
Marketing director for Ballet Omaha - 3 years;
BS degree from the University of Nebraska, with a major in Interior Design.
Family
"I have a wonderful extended family including 9 nieces/nephews and 11 greats! I live near my 89-year-old mother who is vibrant, active and a treasure to all of us."
Hobbies
& Interests
Entertaining family & friends at her lakeside home; Gardening; Reading; Bike riding; Classic old movies; Crossword puzzles; Home decorating; Clowning & juggling.
Charitable
& Civic Activities
Active with local & state chapters of Women's Council of Realtors (state president of WCR 2008); Omaha Area Board of Realtors; Red Cross; Habitat for Humanity; Previously served on YMCA board & various committees for March of Dimes & Leukemia Society.
Miscellaneous
Active in the music ministry at Christ Community Church;
A graduate of Christ Clown College & hopes to someday expand volunteer activities to include hospital clowning;
"I love animals and enjoy the antics of my cats, Oliver and Olga."