BEV'S STANDARDS

ABOUT BEV

Sonoma County has been my home for almost 18 years and I have been in real estate for over 8 years.  I sell land and homes in all of Sonoma County.  I am a Country Properties Graduate, which means I know the basics of wells, septic systems, and some of the other areas of specialized knowledge which is so important for an agent to know to help you purchase or sell bare land or a home on country property.  I like to be versatile, helping many buy condos and some buy commercial property.  If you want to sell your property, I will assist you if it's in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, or Marin Counties.  If you want to buy exclusively in a county other than Sonoma or if you need help in another state, please ask me who the greatest agent is in that area and I'll let you know who I recommend.  I have a fabulous network of agents throughout the world.  What makes me different than the average agent?  I have the solid ethics, knowledge, and background, as do some other agents (but, unfortunately, not all).  However, I am known for "going the extra mile".  I become truly dedicated to assisting you in accomplishing your goals.  I am available for you 7 days a week, including evenings, keeping my cell phone on whenever possible.  If you are selling, I attend 2-3 networking meetings a week, reminding agents of your property.  If you are buying, I ask agents if they know of properties not yet on the market that may fit your criteria.  I've even sent mailers out to homeowners and knocked on doors asking if they might want to sell to my clients who are having trouble finding a home that fits them.  I do whatever is possible to get your problem solved and get you where you want to be.  You can count on me.

My philosophy is to always practice with a high degree of professionalism, dedication, positive attitude, honest and frequent communication and plenty of networking.  Read more about Bev's standards.   I've taken 189 hours of continued education and regularly take classes to keep up on the latest developments and standards in real estate, as well as learning more aspects in depth. I completed the coursework for and received my Country Properties certificate from the North Bay Association of Realtors in 1996.    I have a long history of dedication to my community.  I am known for giving my time to youth and often assist environmental or other local causes as well.  My promise to you is that I will donate $200 of every closed escrow to a community or youth organization, often to our schools.  More on dedication to the community.

Bev Buswell and the Community

A commitment of service.  I am constantly involved in our community in one capacity or another, from school organizations to environmental causes to scout troops to political campaigns.  I was the President of the Analy Band Wagon (the non-profit that supports the Analy High School Band), an elected member of Site Council and Coordinator for the Great Books Program in Gravenstein School District, a coach 2 years for Odyssey of the Mind,  as well as regular classroom and support club volunteer for the schools.  I have volunteered for Sierra Club, Sonoma County's Town Hall Coalition, Alaska Lands Coalition, and Northcoast Environmental Center, as well as teaching environmental education to youth.  I am presently the leader of a high adventure Explorer Post of 14-21 year old boys and girls and am a merit badge counselor of Boy Scout Troop 27.  I have held numerous other volunteer positions in our community, starting up many programs that are still happily running, serving Sebastopol youth.  When there’s a flood, I’m there, lifting the floor of the Community Center or serving meals at the Red Cross. When there’s something on the ballot that will sensibly help our schools or environment, I’m there at the phone banks or painting signs.  People who know me know I can be counted on to help with the good causes of our community.

A commitment of giving.  With every commission check I receive from a closed escrow, I make a contribution to a project or organization that benefits our community. My minimum donation is $200 per closed escrow, but I’ve often given quite a bit more.  I have given away over five thousand dollars now to Gravenstein School, Project Graduation, the Community Church of Sebastopol, the Analy High School Band, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, the Rainbow House, Ursuline High School, the Boy Scouts, Committee on the Shelterless, the Human Race, Odyssey of the Mind, Graton Area to Stop Pollution, the Laguna Foundation, the Teen Center, 4-H, local fire departments, Analy Boosters, Lyme Disease groups, Sebastopol Tomorrow, and more.  My commitment to you is that when your property closes escrow, I will donate back some to our community.

A commitment of service and giving to you.   Service is the major contribution of most of our lifetimes.  Whether it’s service to you, the client, or service to the community, I take giving service very seriously. You can count on me to be there for you during the difficult process of buying or selling property. I am a real estate counselor, your assistant, your advisor, and the person you can call on through each stage to give you the help you need. Together, we’ll be a team to solve your real estate problem, whether it’s just outgrowing your home or moving to a far-away place. My gift to you is as painless a process as selling or buying property can be.