Scottsdale Arizona Real Estate for Sale - Bill Duffey 

Remax Excalibur  Scottsdale, Arizona   480-585-2904

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WHY ME?

Because the DUFFEY Re/Max TEAM of professionals

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Buyer's

I am a full-service Buyer and Seller Real Estate Agent  ( There are no cost to Buyers, in Arizona, as the Seller pays the commission!)   

You get the "best" in Real Estate representation!

11 years of real estate experience in the North Scottsdale and North Phoenix areas.  Why Re/Max??

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Seller's

I have a specific menu of services and a "plan" - just for you - with several types of Seller Plans to choose from!

 cd button    I am Certified Distressed Property Expert  (CDPE) and as of May 2010 of approximately 1.2M Realtors in the U.S. - less than 23,000 have this Certification.  If you feel you are in a distressed position, call me and arrange for a confidential meeting.  I know how to help!  On a short sale, the Lender pays my commission....NOT YOU!   Why not take advantage of my expertise, before you end up in a foreclosure.  At least you may be able to save some of your credit score - going forward.

My goal as your real estate consultant is to go far beyond your expectations!

My multi-layered marketing tools will help you to achieve the highest price, in the least period of time with the very least amount of inconvenience, to you.

Primarily my job is to get your home Sold! (obviously)

Through the years, my accomplishments have hinged on four fundamental and essential details:

* Providing the highest degree of professionalism

* Providing the highest degree of real estate expertise

* Providing quality service - with an emphasis on solid communication

* Providing the highest level of internet services to reach the global marketplace

Being true to these elements have allowed me to create a lasting relationship with my Clients that is unparalleled in terms of commitment and trust.

Testimonials:

Bill,
 
I want to thank you for your superb help in successfully closing on the property on xxxxx Way in Cave Creek.  If it hadn't been for your absolute "can do" and "will do" approach, we would have never closed in time!  To have found me a 1031 exchange property in 36 hours (including a fully executed contract and inspection), you truly merit the name "Lightning Bill."  As you know, I was almost out of time on my 1031 exchange and am glad I ran into you.  Without your expertise and knowledge of the market, I would have had to absorb a hefty tax bill.
Again, Bill, thank you for everything.
Brian    (letter on file)  2009

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August 25, 2009

 Mr. William Duffey

RE/MAX Excalibur

10458 E Jomax Road, Suite 100  

Scottsdale, Arizona 85262

Dear Bill:

 I would like to thank you for your outstanding work on the recent sale of my home in Cave Creek.  As you know, the home had been listed previously with other agents with little success.   When I relisted the home earlier this year, I spoke with several agents regarding the approach they would take to market a home in a very volatile market.  I selected you because of all the agents I spoke with, you had the most definitive marketing plan and presented a wealth of factual information to support the list price and the projected sales price.  I was completely confident that your approach would be successful in generating the traffic necessary to get a viable offer, and the fact that we had a contract on the home within 66 days is most certainly very much attributable to your effective positioning of my home and your input on how to ensure that home showed in the most positive manner possible.

 I was particularly impressed by your meticulous attention to absolutely every detail of the contract and closing process.   I know that in this very difficult market, a significant percentage of home sales encounter unexpected, and potentially deal-breaking, issues prior to the final closing.   Your tenacious follow-through on every aspect of the process, as well as your communications to me regarding the contract status, assured me that we would not get down to the wire only to find that some critical step or concern had been overlooked.

 Finally, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the effort you put into obtaining the best possible sales price for the home.  Your evaluation of realistic comparable properties and your ability to support that valuation of my home with empirical market data was invaluable in the sales process.  The agent I spoke with immediately prior to my discussion with you not only advised me that I would have to spend at least $25,000 to do improvements to the home, but also suggested an initial listing price of $130,000 less than your recommendation.  That agent also required that I drop the price by 5% per month until the home sold.  Had I selected that option, after 66 days on the market I would have realized $160,000 less than the final sales price you obtained on the home.    It is certainly unfortunate that in the very challenging Arizona home market, some agents only marketing approach is to list homes at rock-bottom prices, rather than pursue the proactive marketing efforts that you undertook that sell a homes real value.  Given that the home appraised for the sales price, your valuation was accurate and achievable.  Just to put the difference into perspective, the other agents suggested initial list price was 25% less than the final sales price.  No wonder home prices in Arizona continue to decline!

 It has been a pleasure working with you.  I found your communication style direct, timely and fact-based, which is exactly what I had hoped for.  Thank you for the thoroughly professional manner in which you brought the sale of my home to a successful conclusion.

 Most sincerely,

A. D.  (letter on file)

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10/27/09

To whom it may concern:

Bill Duffey recently listed and sold our home in N Scottsdale in 2 days and found us another larger home in another area.  We were out of your old home and into our new home, in 26 days.  That has to be some kind of record in this market!  Bill was never late for an appointment and kept us informed, every step of the way.  We cannot recommend him highly enough for his professionalism and have recommend him to all of our friends and relatives.  We will never use another Realtor in the area!  He is the BEST!

Sincerely,

DM  (letter on file)

What others have said:   ( MY REFERENCES)

I have known Bill for some 10 years now and have dealt with him in several business settings.  His professionalism is unquestioned.  I would recommend him to anyone.  As the President of ..... I have worked with just about every major Realtor in the area and Bill is, by far, the best. 

Bill and I have worked together for over 11 years in Arizona and he is considered by myself and others as bright, witty and very professional in all that he has done in the state.  I have worked in the film industry in Arizona for some 30 years and he has always managed find my clients exactly what they are looking for.  Those clients are very discerning about who they deal with, which says a lot about Bill's personal and professional abilities.

Bill values his clients' time and works very hard to achieve his client's real estate goals.  He knows how to maximize the experience by really finding exactly the "right" home, with the "right" amenities, at the "right" price.

"We want to thank you, Bill, for your wonderful help in selling our house.  It was a great comfort knowing you were completely taking care of everything, while we were so far away. You are very professional!!"  

"Bill is the person you should consult prior to making your final Realtor selection. He is a dedicated professional with two goals in mind - to serve you in the buying or selling of your home and to get you the best deal.

"Bill went above and beyond the call of duty before, during, and after the purchase of our home. He is definitely a realtor you can trust to always put your interests first!"

"Personality, enthusiasm, knowledge and service all combine to make Bill a great real estate agent!  His business knowledge was very valuable in tackling a very complex purchase.  His knowledge of 1031 exchanges made all of the difference in selling our existing property and acquiring our new property!"

 "Bill listens to what you want . . . doesn't waste your time. His dedication, expertise, and knowledge of the marketplace all contributed to the purchase of several homes. He has definitely earned our loyalty."

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To Whom It May Concern:

 After years of hearing Bill Duffey discuss our area values and telling us all about how under-priced homes were in our particular subdivision, we decided to list our home with him.  We are writing this recommendation because we thought of listing our home, with another agent, but focused on Bill, because we knew that he has lived in the area for many years, even before we purchased our home in 1995.

 Bill carefully advised us that homes in our subdivision where extremely under-priced, in his opinion.  We have to admit that we were a bit skeptical, but because he lives in the area, we decided to meet with him and discuss the sale of our home. 

 Let us tell you, it was the best financial decision we ever made!.  Bill pointed out the past sale prices in the area and why he considered them to be undervalued, relative to current market conditions and showed us that he was more than familiar with the many distressed sales in our subdivision that had severely skewed our home values. 

Bill meticulously discussed the entire process of selling our home and every aspect of each sale in our subdivision, over the past 10 years!  We can assure you, that he knows what he is doing and is an expert in getting the best price for homes in our area of North Scottsdale.  He is extremely thorough and doesnt miss any detail!  We were so impressed, that we decided to write this unsolicited "letter of recommendation".

He knew that many homes in our general area were under-valued and suggested, to our surprise, the highest price ever asked in our subdivision - by far.  Well, it worked!  He told us of his pre-marketing technique!  As you can well imagine, we had never heard of a pre-marketing technique and after he described what was involved with this technique, we became true believers in his system to sell our home and decided to list our home with him. 

Sure enough, within hours of our listing being in the MLS, we had two offers (above our list price) as he indicated would occur, using his system.  His pre-listing system is truly an amazing marketing strategy!  We sold our home within 24 hours with (7) multiple offers, thanks to Bill.  He definitely knows the area and has the ability to market and sell any home, for the best price!  His system works!  It is truly a new wave in home marketing!  It works because he is, and personally knows, the top Realtors in North Scottsdale and has a marketing program that pre-notifies all of the top agents in the area of a pending listing. 

In closing, everything Bill stated to us was the most professional we have experienced and far exceeded our expectations.  In terms of his professional expertise, we can not say enough! 

 The result of our experience:  The highest sale price ever received for a home in our subdivision, to date. 

Although we regret having to move, to live in another state, we highly recommend Bill Duffey of RE/MAX Excalibur to all of our neighbors in Las Piedras and to anyone else in North Scottsdale.  He even helped us locate another Remax agent in our new location - and we purchased our new home through that agent.  Although we don't intend to move again, we are sold on Remax!  They have the best agents, period.

 Bill and Mary     Las Piedras residents since 1995     Signed 03/17/05  Letter on file.

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"I saw ----- in the office this a.m. and she said she was doing a cross-transaction with you.  She said you are a pleasure to work with.  I told her I don't know a more "professional" Realtor." 

DT (a competing Broker from another company) 2008

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I advertise your properties on the following websites:

  and many others, like Realtor.com. 

Also, my operate a dozen other websites!

No other Real Estate company can give your listing more worldwide exposure!

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www.billduffey.com       

testimonials (more at the end of the page)

Selling a home? 

I have an exclusive pre-listing program and marketing system that can not be beat! I utilize "state of the art" internet and phone systems to SELL your home.  Some homes I have listed sold in 36 hours with 25 Realtor tours (with clients) and netted 7 "over-ask" contracts.

See some letters of recommendation, at the end of this page!

Buying a home? 

I offer you the best in real estate consulting services because I care about you - and your family!  You may not know it, but the MLS is not the only source of listings.  Many top producers carry what is known as "pocket listings".  Homes that are not quite ready for sale.  They are also in my inventory.

*       I am a top producer and specialize in luxury homes and property from $250,000 town homes, to $10,000,000+ estates in the Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek and all North Phoenix areas. 

*       RE/MAX Award winning Realtor -  100% Club for Top Producers*

*       I work with several custom home builders, architects and contractors for build-to-suit homes from $500,000 to over $5 million.  

*       I also specialize in Scottsdale area commercial and multi-family properties.

*       Hours of operation: 7 days a week - 9am to 9pm.  

I also stay in touch with my clients, by providing a newsletter to my clients, featuring articles of interest to buyers and sellers.  I can add you to the list if you email me or you can log on to this website each month.    

Example of my advance listing flyer that I send to 21,000 Realtors in the Valley and about 300 select Realtors in the immediate area.


Custom Home - Troon North, Scottsdale


Highlights
 Candlewood Estates!
 GATED & GUARDED 24 HRS
 Backyard Oasis - Waterfall
 Huge Pebble Tec Pool
 Gourmet Kitchen
 "Wall of Windows" VIEWS!
 4th Bedroom/DEN/media rm
 Extra-large Master/closets
 "Loggia View Room
 20 & 12 ceilings
 3 /4 bedrooms; 3.5 baths
 Total sq/ft. 3574

10917 E Quarry Trail, Scottsdale AZ
List Price: $1,050,000
MLS # 2619340
Area 407 City & Mountain Views! *VIEWS* Custom Home - Candlewood Estates at Troon North (Gated/Guarded). VIEWS of Pinnacle Peak and the McDowells! View the City lights at night from this elegantly and uniquely designed custom home.

Bill Duffey, REALTOR, Residential Specialist
Re/Max Excalibur
10458 E Jomax Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
480-585-2904


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I specialize in Scottsdale area real estate including the surrounding areas of Paradise Valley, Carefree, Cave Creek and all North Phoenix areas.   I have been a Scottsdale resident for 15 years and 10 years as a Realtor - and I know the area.  I chose North Scottsdale to build my own home and was here before many of the roads were paved. 

It is my opinion that the North Scottsdale area offers many attributes that other areas do not offer.  Among those, are the rates of return my clients have achieved over the years.  Most of my clients are repeat clients and my business is almost all by referral.

Further, given the elevation, North Scottsdale's climate is a bit cooler.   The elevation in the North Scottsdale area range from about 2300 ft. to over 3,000 ft.  The Phoenix airport is about 1100 ft above sea level.  Those extreme temperatures on the weather channels are all measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.  So, it is not as hot as it may seems in North Scottsdale and we all know "it's a dry heat".

 When it comes to Scottsdale real estate, I know what I am doing!  Investing in Scottsdale real estate is one of the best investments you can make in the Phoenix Valley.  Many of my clients have made extraordinary profits by listening to my real estate advice.  

Sign up for my free Newsletter and I will keep you apprised of everything you need to know about the Scottsdale area real estate market. Just email me.      

North Scottsdale area real estate is just about to come into its own, even with the current market conditions.  Numerous commercial real estate developments are underway that will allow North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek residents to access every shopping amenity within minutes of their homes.  That has not always been the case.  These developments will be coming on-line in 2009.

I also specialize in Commercial real estate in the general Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.  Commercial and residential appreciation has a long way to go, in my opinion, when it comes to the "Valley of the Sun" metro areas! 

I invite you call me, anytime.  I am always available to provide you with answers to all of your questions regarding any aspect concerning our Scottsdale real estate market.   480-585-2904

 

ABOUT ME

I have owned several companies with branches on several continents, before I sold them in 1998.  It was my retirement event, so-to-speak.  I soon became bored and entered the real estate profession.  After many years of traveling all over the world on business, I find it refreshing to sleep in my own bed, every night.  Not having to be concerned about a world-wide company with subsidiaries/employees all over the world is a great relief!  I built my home in North Scottsdale in 1995 (before Pima Road was completed and Scottsdale Road was just a small two-lane road).  Of all the places in the world, I chose Scottsdale!  It offers the best of everything (save for the ocean).  But, I can always fly anywhere in the world from here, so getting to the ocean, or anywhere else, is not a problem.

I have received praise from my colleagues, clients and Re/Max for my work in real estate over the years and find helping my clients choose the "right" home (or property) provides me with the "satisfaction" that I desire.  I am all about YOU, not me!  I will not let you make a mistake, even if I lose a commission in the process!  If I represent your property, you need to know that I do not always take a listing.  It has to pass two tests:  We have to get along and I would purchase your property, myself.  If I don't think enough of your property to purchase it, I will not represent it.  For me, it has little to do with money.

You always get the straight talk you deserve from me.  I am honest, sincere and very dedicated to YOUR future!  I also look at your long and short term goals, as well as your particular financial needs.  I only suggest to my clients that they purchase a property that I feel is a good investment.  I believe that you have to have an exit strategy in mind when buying residential or commercial property.  I try to address all the possible variables that could effect the purchase/sale, from every angle.  This approach has led to very strong client loyalty over the years.  Besides, I am the one who will sell it when you decide to sell.  My re-sale properties from past clients sell fast, because they will always be a good investment for whomever buys them. 

I believe that I am successful because I know how to listen!  I always put myself in your shoes and view each transaction through your eyes.  My testimonials attest to that.

I am often asked if I work alone, or if I have a team.  I tried to partner, once - and it did not work out.  I am a "hands-on" professional and that is what my clients expect.  I prefer to deal with my clients and friends, personally.  Occasionally, I will retain a transaction coordinator.  I actually enjoy working with you through the entire process, myself!  That way, I am sure your transaction will be as smooth as humanly possible.  It also brings me the passion that I enjoy in my profession.

My practice is split about 50-50 between Buyers and Sellers for both commercial and residential homes.  I do not work with any rental properties and my business is about 90% referrals.  I charge a flat rate of 6%, across the board, for my full range of services.  You always get what you pay for, in my opinion.  All studies indicate that you will make far more than that, just by using a Realtor (average 17% more).

I love what I do and will continue to do so for a very long time.  Retirement is not my thing - I need to be engaged and real estate is definitely engaging - done properly!

Feel free to call me on any matter concerning real estate.  I will be happy to assist you!

Regards,

Bill Duffey    480-585-2904

REMAX WORLD-WIDE NETWORK as of 11/2009

Offices:

6,328

Associates:

120,000+-

Countries:

70

RE/MAX is the only major real estate network still owned and directed by its original founders.  RE/MAX also spends over a Billion dollars each year in world-wide advertising (more than any other real estate company).

*       Re/Max Excalibur is the #1 Re/Max office in Scottsdale and the entire Southwest Region.

*       Ranked the #1 Re/Max office in ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, and NEVADA.

*       Ranked the 6th largest Re/Max office in the country.

*       Sales approaching $1.75 Billion dollars per year*

*       Re/Max Excalibur is the #5 office the entire Re/Max worldwide system of over 4,500 offices.

*       ***Oldest and largest Scottsdale Re/Max franchise in Arizona (Excalibur opened in 1988)

*       ***Highest volume per agent of any real estate office listed in the "Top 25"

*       ***Consistently ranks in the "Top 20" offices, worldwide, out of 5,000+ Re/Max offices

*       ***The most "award winning", top producing agents of any Re/Max office in the region:

*                            Highest Dollar Volume 2002 & 2003

*                            Highest Transactional Volume 2002 & 2003

*                            Highest Sales Volume in Arizona for '02 & '03

***Member of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

***Many of the most experienced and successful agents in Scottsdale!

***Member of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa Associations of Realtors

We have the largest worldwide real estate network with 6,000+ offices in 63 countries and over 120,000 agents.

Why use RE/MAX?

When you choose a RE/MAX Sales Associate to sell your home or help you purchase a new home, you'll experience a whole new level of service.

First, RE/MAX Associates are The Hometown Experts With a World of Experience. Across the globe, they make their living in the same communities in which they live. They're the people next door, or just down the block.

Consummate professionals, RE/MAX Associates on average lead agents of competing brands in advanced real estate education and production. That's why they're known as "The Real Estate Leaders" and why no one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

Customer Satisfaction
The proof of quality service is in repeat customers and in customers who refer RE/MAX Associates to their friends. RE/MAX Sales Associates average 70 percent of their business from repeats and referrals, while other agents average about 30 percent from those sources.

Education
RE/MAX Associates lead agents of competing brands in professional designations, which denote specialized training and education. They dominate the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Leadership Training Graduate (LTG) ranks.

Miracle Home
Why list your home with a RE/MAX Associate? Your home may be designated as a Miracle Home. If it is, your RE/MAX Sales Associate will make a contribution on behalf of the listing and/or sale to the local hospital affiliated with the Children's Miracle Network. The funds raised in your community remain in the area to benefit local children.

For All You're Worth
On average, RE/MAX associates sell more real estate than other agents. They are better qualified to set the right price for the homes they list, are better equipped to market those homes, and are likely to find a buyer in a shorter period of time. That experience and education also means they are better qualified to find the right home for any buyer.

Competitive Advantage
The real estate network that has the most competitive advantages to offer both home buyers and sellers will be an industry leader, and RE/MAX is that network. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

When you look for the highest quality real estate service, look to a RE/MAX Associate. RE/MAX Associates are "The Real Estate Leaders".

Advertising
On average, a RE/MAX Associate spends about $10,000 each year on personal promotion and on individual and group advertising. Personal advertising plus national television advertising and Internet exposure generates the highest number of prospects in the industry.

Network Size
The revolutionary RE/MAX Concept of enabling real estate professionals to maximize their business potential has evolved into an organization of more than 110,000 Sales Associates in more than 5,600 offices.

The RE/MAX Balloon Logo
The red, white and blue RE/MAX Balloon, with its "Above the Crowd" slogan, is one of the most recognizable business logos in the world. With more than 90 RE/MAX Hot Air Balloons around the globe, RE/MAX has the world's largest balloon fleet.

The Sign That Brings You Home
The famous red-over-white-over-blue RE/MAX yard sign and your RE/MAX agent lead you to properties in areas in which you'll want to live and work. If you want to sell your property, the RE/MAX yard sign attracts buyers. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

An Industry Leader
RE/MAX was the first real estate network to be involved in more than 1 million transaction sides in a single year. Each transaction or sale consists of two sides, the listing side and the selling side.

Global Expansion
With offices in more than 50 countries worldwide, RE/MAX is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchise networks on the planet.

Main Street. Not Wall Street.
Being locally owned and operated, RE/MAX offices are staffed with professionals who live in the area they work in. Thus, committed to their local community, they have a deep personal interest in the customers they serve.

Home of the Best Agents
In a business environment of mergers and acquisitions, RE/MAX is the only major real estate network still owned and directed by its founders. The excellence of RE/MAX Broker/Owners and Sales Associates has led to an ever-increasing number of accolades from the business community at large. "Worth" magazine honored RE/MAX with its prestigious "Readers' Choice" award in both 1999 and 2000, naming RE/MAX the No. 1 real estate brokerage. In January 2005, "Entrepreneur" magazine ranked RE/MAX among the top 10 franchises in its 26th Annual Franchise 500 survey. It also named RE/MAX: "Best of the Best" for real estate services; the highest-ranking real estate franchise in "Low Cost Franchises"; and No. 7 overall in "America's Top Global Franchises."

More Than 33 Years "Above the Crowd"
RE/MAX - now an established industry leader - celebrated its 33nd anniversary in 2006 and looks ahead to even greater real estate achievement in the years ahead.

 



RE/MAX Reaches 120,000-Associate Milestone

The RE/MAX global sales force has eclipsed the 120,000-Associate count, RE/MAX International announced on Aug. 2. RE/MAX has offices in 63 countries. The network also announced recently that franchise sales were ahead of last year's record pace through July.

"July's agent growth took us over the 120,000 mark and was our 402nd month of continuous growth," says RE/MAX International President Vinnie Tracey. "Obviously, we're pleased with both the continued agent growth and increases in franchise sales around the world. We have some truly great people at every level of this organization, and the fact that agents continue to select RE/MAX is indicative of their desire to associate with other like-minded career professionals."

At the end of 2005, the network had 114,417 Sales Associates, representing 13.9 percent growth for the year. The net growth of 5,583 agents so far this year puts RE/MAX on pace for similar growth in 2006.

Regions with the largest increase in Sales Associates were RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada with 580; RE/MAX Portugal (442); RE/MAX Carolinas (366); RE/MAX of Western Canada (342) and RE/MAX of Georgia (263).

"The regional operations are excelling in their franchise sales efforts, Broker/Owners continue to grow and expand their operations and we anticipate opening in additional countries this year," Tracey adds.

Copyright  2006 RE/MAX International Inc. 8/3/06

 

 


Population / Statistics  Over 120,000 people move to Arizona each year and half of them move to the Valley of the Sun (the Phoenix Valley area). The Scottsdale/Carefree area is "the place to be". With less density than any other area; the best appreciation in value, your housing decision will be the investment that keeps on giving, year after year.

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The Local Real Estate Market  The Scottsdale/Carefree market is one of the nation's hottest markets (no pun intended). You need the best services available and I have the expertise you need.  I am a 10+ year resident of North Scottsdale and know the area!


What do I do?  (a partial list of over 200 items)

I am a full time Realtor and offer the best in professional service.

I offer the best analysis to establish the highest appropriate asking and selling price.

Professional monthly follow-up with an analysis of showing results from other Realtors and prospective Buyers.

I have the knowledge and contacts to match clients to your property.

I offer professional advice and analysis in negotiating contracts to obtain the highest possible price for your property in the shortest amount of time.

I handle all escrow concerns and keep you informed about all contract requirements and contingencies.

I provide transition and relocation assistance using a professional "Moving Coach".

I utilize all of the latest technology to inform prospective clients about your home or property.

I submit your listing to the MLS in Arizona and throughout the country.

Your listing will be submitted to numerous Internet sites.

I always hire a professional to shoot a Virtual Tour of your home.

I arrange for a professional sign to be placed on the property and arrange for personal showing appointments.  If desired, I will place a lockbox on the premises.

I design and distribute 4-color brochures to hundreds of Realtors in the area as well as to targeted subdivisions.

I distribute over 20,000 4- color emails (with a virtual tour) to other agents in the Valley.

I advertise!  A lot!  I advertise via the Internet, local newspapers, real estate magazines, as well as TV.

I usually do my own "open house" and take 60-100 pictures of your property and provide a virtual tour of your home or property.

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Letter to my clients  2004

Dear Friends,

 I want to take this opportunity to announce that after many years, I have moved to a new real estate company.  I have joined RE/MAX Excalibur Realty.  Why RE/MAX?  Because it is truly an international connection for both buyers and sellers.  As you know, I  specialize in higher-end luxury homes and property in North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Carefree and Paradise Valley.

As always,  I will continue to offer my monthly newsletter.  They can be found on my web page at http://www.billduffey.com .  Let me know if you would like me to email it to you.  I have received numerous positive comments about it over the past years.  Currently, my web page is getting several thousand unique, in-depth hits per month on the Internet.  As a result, my clients homes, featured on this web page, move rapidly.  It has also been an excellent source for new buyers looking for homes and property in the area.

 In closing, I am proud to be a member of the RE/MAX team and will continue to offer you the combination of expertise and experience that you have experienced in the past.  Please let me know if I can assist you, or any of your friends, in selling or purchasing property in Arizona.  I also have a wide referral base outside of the North Scottsdale area and throughout the nation.  I can easily find a realtor for you in other areas of the valley, or in another state, that can be trusted to provide you with the best in professional real estate services.

Best regards,

Bill Duffey
 RE/MAX Excalibur Realty
480-585-2904   

********************************************  How do I conduct my business?  ***************************************

I sent to a vendor on my Mortgage Page - it was an FYI only - says something about how I operate.

..You had asked me a few questions that I did not have time to adequately answer.

You asked what in the world I do to garner so many millions of dollars in sales, each year.  The answer is very simple, actually.

 I treat every client as if they were the only client I have.  They have no idea that I am juggling numerous deals, at the same time.  In short, I treat all of my clients, as I would like to be treated. 

Beyond that, I do not work with clients that I do not feel I have a synergy with.  I do not list every home I see, nor do I work with every Buyer that contacts me.  My rules are simple.  On the Buy side, I have to have a good synergy with the Buyers.  If not, I will refer them to another Realtor.  I seldom ever go out of the Scottsdale/North Phoenix/Paradise Valley/Carefree/Cave Creek areas with the exception of commercial real estate.  I really do not know the inventory in other areas of the Valley and strongly feel that those Buyers are better served by selecting a different Realtor.  On the listing side, My rule is - if I would not buy it, personally, I cannot sell it. 

I do limit the number of clients I work with, at any given time.  I sometimes have a transaction coordinator that carry some of the sales process, but only when I am too busy to handle it myself.  I always do my own transaction work on all listings/sales over $1m.  My clients demand that and want to know that I am "personally" handling their business.

On marketing, I am boastful that I do a better job of marketing my listings, than virtually anyone else.  Any number of my clients will tell you that.  One of them said to me, that he was telling a friend of his about listing his home with me and said, if Duffey lists your house and it does not sell, it will definitely not be for lack of marketing.  Love that!  I mean "real" marketing, not the fluff-stuff glossy magazine corporate ads.  Those are designed to get Buyers to call the Agent, or the firm, not to actually sell the property.  Most Sellers do not get that part!  By the time the publication hits the street, most of those homes are sold, anyway.

I also have a network of over 120,000 agents in 70 countries that get my listings, via Re/Max.  That is why I joined them.  I have never regretted that decision, as I am a 100% commission Agent.  I keep all that I make and spend it on marketing your property, as we (together) see fit.  That makes a big difference, as I can pick and choose the advertising avenues that actually serve to sell my listings.  I am paying for it and it better work, so to speak.  It is all on my own dime.  On >$1M homes, I use a completely different avenue for Re/Max networking called The Re/Max Collection of exclusive homes.  It is reserved exclusively for high-end homes and treated as such, with numerous ad contracts with the Wall Street Journal, DuPont Registry, etc. 

I also hit the internet, very hard, as you know.  The reason is that over 82% of all Buyers are now looking on the internet, in all price ranges.  I also market on numerous sites: Google, Yahoo, MSN, Realtor.com and REMAX.com (to name just a few).  As you know, I am very computer literate.  This ability serves my clients very well, indeed.  One example is that all of my faxes are converted to PDFs and sent to my clients, via email.  They are also updated every week, via email, in great detail on my activities to sell their properties.  They can actually see (statistically and visually) what I am doing to sell their properties.  That is what I would expect from a Realtor!

I am also in constant contact with a hundred, or so, real Realtors.  You know - the ones that actually sell things!  As a top producer, you know who the other top producers are and we network, together.  I have an automated email listing system that is killer in my opinion.  I have a capacity to email notify up to 20,000 Arizona Realtors, at any given time, concerning my listings.  Works like a charm!  I created that email program, myself, just as I created my own website.  That is the web site that you saw.  I have many other web sites that serve to funnel Sellers and Buyers to that website.  One of them is www.scottsdalecommercialproperties.com .  I own that one.  The other dozen sites, are proprietary in nature.  They feed into my primary site www.billduffey.com .

 Finally, almost all of my residential and commercial clients are by referral.  After many years, I am at the stage where garnering more business is not the top priority.  Maintaining it, is.

Let me know if you have any more questions.  Guess I got a bit carried away, but I am also creating a new portfolio and will be using some this verbiage for that.  Hope you didn't fall asleep!

Bill

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. ___________, (name withheld)

 Thank you for visiting the Homesearch-Overseas website.  I hope that you found it both interesting and informative.  Our designated Realtor in Arizona is Bill Duffey.  He is very experienced and has worked for a considerable time in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area at the upper end of the property market.  He has an excellent knowledge of the area, its history and the developments and properties which are available.

 Phoenix, itself, is a City which has sprung up out of the desert and is surrounded by hills.  Many people choose to live on the flat, but if they are prepared to pay a premium, they can have their houses built on the sides of the hills giving great views and a front seat to enjoy the stunning sunsets for which Arizona is rightly famous.  Although called Phoenix, the city is an amalgamation of many different 'townships'; one is called Phoenix, but there are many more including Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree which are areas in which Bill does much of his business. 

 Scottsdale is a smart area with lovely shops, an abundance of the arts and where you will find a particularly stylish form of life.  Cave Creek is 'horse country' where, besides the normal residences, you find many of the small 'horse ranches' which are very popular out there.  They are often just 5 acres, but provide enough space for people to enjoy a more outdoor, active lifestyle.  Carefree is again on the perimeter of the area and mixes a good community life with the wilderness which is next door.

 Many of the most popular areas are to the north of the centre of an area which now spreads over 50 miles in any direction.  Every time I visit, there are new roads and new malls where last time there were cacti and tumbleweed!  I have personally found the Arizonians to be extremely friendly and welcoming to visitors and new residents alike.  Phoenix should do this well because they claim to have 300 new residents moving into the area every day of the year. 

 I hope you had a look at Bill's site where you can enjoy looking around some of the properties he has for sale via a virtual tour.  This gives you a good idea of what the houses are like.  He is also able to find properties for prospective buyers in most price ranges once he has a brief and I have no doubt that he would be happy to talk to you directly if you prefer to go to him rather than ourselves.

 Yours sincerely,

 Marilyn Down

 Marilyn Down

Managing Director

www.homesearch-overseas.com   email: info@homesearch-overseas.com

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Why not sell your home, yourself?  READ THIS!

Because it can be very dangerous!

Each year numerous Realtors are killed and/or attacked while showing homes.  In 2004, a Realtor was killed in New Mexico.  A few years ago a man was stabbed while trying to sell his motor home in Scottsdale.  He was stabbed in the neck, from behind, and managed to take the attackers knife out of his own neck and then stabbed the attacker to death, to get away.  The attacker had a history of psychiatric problems.  You just don't know who will arrive at your doorstep!  If you hire a Realtor, at least you will know that a Realtor will be present for showings of your home.

BE SAFE - NOT SORRY!

Please NOTE:  I never discourage anyone from trying to sell their home, themselves!  Actually, I can provide you with some information on how to ensure your own safety, should you decide to try it.  Just give me a call.

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 ***On Sunday, an agent was sitting an open house in Carefree.  A man came to the open house and stayed for over 45 minutes.  The entire time he was there, he kept acting strange.  He also kept trying to lure the agent into secluded places in the house.  There were other people there viewing the open house, and he seemed to be waiting for them to leave.  However, the agent had brought her boyfriend along with her for security while at the open house (Good for her!  This might be the factor that saved her life!)  When the man realized that the boyfriend was there and wouldn't be leaving, he finally gave up and took off.   We would like to point out that in both circumstances, the agents used a buddy system.  THIS MAY HAVE SAVED THEM FROM DANGER!  If you aren't currently using a buddy system, we highly recommend that you begin!

Stay Alert, Stay Aware, Stay SAFE!\

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OTHER INFORMATION

I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO MY CLIENTS!

I work 7 days a week - from 9am to 9pm!

Just so you know, my mornings are usually a disaster, as I have numerous MLS and Realtor meetings to attend - almost every day of the week. 

Afternoons are always reserved for clients (Monday - Friday).   

Saturday/Sunday I am usually with clients all day  both days.

I will always make time for you or any persons you refer to me!

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Not only do my listings appear in the MLS, but I also list them with a Commercial database!

Members of that database returned more than 75 million property listings per month, while the number of listings continues to grow rapidly. It contains more than 335,000 active listings, including $270 billion of property for sale and 2.7 billion square feet of property for lease in the United States. With 500,000 unique visitors per month, as verified by comScore Media Metrix,

This database delivers the maximum reach and exposure for marketing commercial properties and available land.  Only Premium Members get detailed information and I am a Premium Subscriber.
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Hello Bill,

I was Googling Realtors and reviewed your website is very impressive!  You've done a tremendous amount of work to build and maintain this site.  I certainly like the flow and design.  Well done!  As you see, I too, am with _____________ and have noted you already have representation through our ___________(Bank). 

Have a Great Weekend and keep up the good work!   10/15/06

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL?

How Much House Can You Afford? What Is the Right Price for the Home You Want to Sell?

A Real Estate Professional can help you determine your buying power (if you are buying) or a reasonable asking price (if you are selling). If you dont know how much money you can reasonably expect to borrow, you wont know how much you can offer. Real Estate Professionals understand the financial markets and lenders and can help you to realistically determine how much house you can afford. Conversely, based on their detailed knowledge of various neighborhoods and the housing market, they can help you establish a reasonable asking price for the home you wish to sell. There are thousands of cases where an uninformed seller turned down an offer for a $1000 price differential and then paid a $1500 house payment for many months before lowering the price.

Find a New Home or a Buyer for the One You Have

Once you have determined what you can afford to pay or reasonably ask for your house, a Real Estate Professional can help locate your new home or a buyer for the one you have. They are involved in multiple information streams to speed the process. On the buy-side a Real Estate Professional can save you countless wasted trips and gas money by previewing and qualifying potential houses, and then arranging for you to view them. On the sell-side they can help you find qualified buyers and arrange for showings. They can suggest the most effective methods and means to advertise and market your house or find properties that have not yet made their way to the market.

Access to Information

The Real Estate Professional can provide you with a wealth of information on such topics as neighborhoods, financing, and property taxes. Is the home in a flood plain? Has it recently suffered major damage? Your Real Estate Professional can help you answer these and countless other questions.

Help You Close the Deal

A Real Estate Professional can not only help you negotiate the best price possible, they will also help you through the mountain of paper work required at closing to make sure you end up owning (or selling) your property in a legally sufficient manner and free of any encumbrances. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. The title may be clouded or the lender may wish certain tests or repairs to be made. This could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, etc.  A Real Estate Professional can help you resolve these issues objectively and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

The Bottom Line

Yes, Real Estate Professionals cost money. But dont you charge for your product or service and experience? We think a good Real Estate Professional can help you get to your bottom line faster and with a lot less hassle. Real Estate Professionals are a proven good value to help you maximize and protect your home investment.

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Now, if you have reached this point, look no further - I am your Realtor!