Jack O’Berg is grand. He has been consistent in his manners, never has a bad word to say, knows his product, and is willing to help. He is the epitome of the old guard. He represents the highest standards of what morality looks like in professional Real Estate.
I watched him one day with an enthusiastic young couple in our conference room. You can tell when Jack is thinking, he turns his head a little to the right while he speaks. Then I heard the fatal words that Jack uses when he disagrees, “Well, you know.” He starts the sentence that way to kind of cushion the blow.
The young couple was very excited about a house at a time when prices were going up quick. It was one of those times of multiple offers. A lot of agents were writing up deals without a thought or concern. Jack was in there cooling their jets with a “Well, you know,” kind of damper on the situation.
The couple got the house, Jack just let them calm down long enough to make a lower offer, presented last.
When you meet Jack you know you are talking with some one you can trust. Jack knows what he’s talking about. You don’t need to look at the paper work, you know it is correct, and in the best interest of every one. It’s a good, solid, deal, because Jack wouldn’t put his name on anything else.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
