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Valerie Makant & Jan J. Hair
Company: Keller Williams Realty Address: 2651 Dallas Hwy
Marietta, GA   30064
Toll Free: (800) 520-4985 Ext. 1587Email: Contact This Agent
Your real estate needs are my priority. My goal is to establish a relationship of trust, which will enable us to create a smooth and hassle-free real estate experience for you!

THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROFILE WAS COMPILED FROM AN
APPLICATION AND A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH THE AGENT.


General Info | Designations/Special Skills | Levels of Expertise
Benefits of Working With Valerie Makant and Jan Hair | Personal Info
             General Information
Agent's sales over the past 12 months
Number of Transactions
35
Total Sales Volume of Closed Transactions
$6,000,000
Price Range (Residential Only)
$100,000 to $600,000
Median Sales Price (Residential Only)
$250,000
 
Ratio of Buyers vs. Sellers (approximate)
Buyers: 
50%
Sellers: 
50%
     
Geographic Area of Real Estate Expertise
COBB, PAULDING, DOUGLAS, CHEROKEE, BARTOW & north FULTON Counties
 
     
Real Estate Licensed in the Following State(s)
GA     
   
MLS Memberships
First Multiple Listing Service; GA Multiple Listing Service  
     
Years of Experience
14  
     
Within the MLS (or market area) the company has...
Office(s) 
18
Full-time sales people
2500
     
Position held within the company
Sales Associate  


             Designations and Special Skills
Special Designations
RealtorŪ
E-Pro
 
Special Achievements
Jan: Million Dollar Club member - 10th year 2007; #6 individual agent in office 2002-07; Top 20 agents in office
 
Special Skills
Government Financing 
Buyers Agency 
 
Seller Assisted Financing
1st Time Buyer 
Relocation  
Listing Agency
 
Languages Spoken
English  
 


             Levels of Expertise
(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
2
Development 2 Vacation & Resort 
1
Condominium/ Town House
2
Farms/ Acreage  4 Time Shares  
    3 Horse Properties 
Rental Assistance  Investment  1 Luxury Homes 
4
Short Term (1-4 months) 
3
1-4 Family Units  2 Foreclosures
4
Long Term (12+ months)
3
More than 4 Family Units  3 Mobile Homes  
1
Lease-Purchase Option
4
Property Management 4 Historical Properties 
      4 Bed & Breakfasts 
Commercial Business
1
Commercial Sales  
4
Business Opportunities  
4
Commercial Leasing          
 


Benefits of Working with Valerie Makant and Jan Hair
Buyers
Listen closely to buyers & ask questions to really hear what they are saying; Protect clients' interests throughout the transaction; Search capabilities with 2 major Multiple Listing Services; Schedule is very flexible & available to show property on most days; Safe driving record; Help to negotiate & write contracts, provide an extensive vendor list for real estate related services such as inspections, lenders, closing attorneys (title companies), survey companies, home warrenties, 1031 exchange companies & handyman/remodel/home repair companies; Clients can easily & quickly reach agents by phone, email or fax; Free market analysis; Know the school systems; "My services for buyers are free and your needs are my priority."
 
Sellers
Strong work ethic & extensive working knowledge of the area; Know how to navigate the shifting market & able to think outside the box to deal with situations, should they arise; Act as the seller's advocate & do everything in their power to get the home sold so they can move on; Attribute success to ability to listen to clients & help achieve their goals; Marketing abilities include yard signs, flyers, home feedback services, virtual tours, Internet exposure & a host of other marketing strategies tailored to meet the client's needs; Clients can easily & quickly reach agents by phone, email or fax; Free market analysis on any requested home; Help to negotiate & write contracts; Provide an extensive list of vendors for real estate related services; "Rates are competitive and your specific needs are my priority."
 
General
Believe in honesty & the Golden Rule; Believe in treating each client with dignity & respect, regardless of their station in life - "I choose to treat others as I would like to be treated." Jan was a featured agent on HGTV; "I feel that treating clients as I want to be treated has been a part of my success." Most of business comes from referrals; "I love my career and cannot imagine doing anything else. I sometimes find it hard to believe that I have so much fun doing what I do!"
 


             Personal Information
Past Career & Education
Valerie: Public shool teacher (Art, Social Studies, Reading & Language Arts) - 10 years; Certified in Middle School grades 4-8; Certified in Art for Preschool-12th grade; Bachelor's degree in Art Education. Jan: Retail management at Macy's, Rich's & Bullock's; Journalism degree with concentration in Public Relations from University of Texas-Austin, 1985.
 
Spouse
Valerie: Married since 1976. Jan: Husband, Brad; Married since December 1990.
 
Family
Valerie: 4 grown children; 2 grandchildren; 13-year-old Beagle. Jan: 2 sons, Jordan & Conley.
 
Hobbies & Interests
Valerie: Drawing; Painting; Photography; Pottery - gives handmade pottery as closing gifts. Jan: Reading; Enjoying her koi pond; Singing in a community choir; Travel; ALTA & USTA tennis; Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae group.
 
Charitable & Civic Activities
Valerie: Donates a goat to Heifer International for every home she sells; Church; Atlanta Museum of Art; March of Dimes; American Cancer Society; Various charities. Jan: Gracepoint Community Church; Contributes to several organizations - Susan G Komen, American Kidney Foundation, Red Cross & Keller Williams Cares.
 
Miscellaneous
Valerie: Enjoys animals & gardening; "Over the years, Valerie has supported dogs, rabbits, iquanas and various other pets. Her own backyard has a variety of ornamental plants as well as blueberry bushes, fig trees and other fruit trees and grapevines. Valerie has a good sense of humor and likes to relax and have a good time with clients. Buying or selling a house should be fun." Jan: "I feel very blessed to have the support of my family that has attributed to my success. My career allows me the flexibility to be a mom for my boys as well as a successful Realtor. I feel that learning never ends and that it only enhances my career. I have the best of both worlds - a great family as well as a fabulous career."

This agent is a non-smoker.

 

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