Providing Real Estate Agents
the Freedom to Excel
since 2003
About Sarah
I have spent the last two decades assisting real estate agents in the Colorado market. In 2000, after obtaining my BA from the University of Colorado Boulder, I took some time off to travel. Upon return, I found myself rich in memories but cash poor. So, I accepted what was expected to be a temporary job within a large real estate office. While learning the particulars of a transaction, by processing and auditing the files of over 150 agents, I decided to get in on the game and obtain my real estate license.
However, I quickly found out that the life of an agent is no easy task! A considerable part of an agent’s time is spent obtaining clients. Although I loved the legal details of a real estate contract, I was not a fan of prospecting. That’s when the idea hit me. There was an opportunity for a beautiful symbiotic relationship here! If there is one thing successful agents have in common, it is their distaste for paperwork. What if I could take that portion of the business off of their plates and leave them free to do what they excel at? And so, my transaction coordination business was born and I’ve been doing it ever since.
When I first started, I was more often than not the only TC working on the file. I regularly had to gently convince cooperating agents that it was ok to make me their main point of contact. Nowadays, it’s rare to work on a file where there isn’t a TC assisting the agent on the other side of the transaction. I believe this in itself is a testament to how successful the Agent/Transaction Coordinator relationship is.
Because of this success, it also means agents have quite a few choices when it comes to who they will hire as their Transaction Coordinator. Experience is everything. I have worked on thousands of transactions throughout the years. This has given me an understanding of the ins and outs of a contract that even the busiest agents would have trouble obtaining. So, in addition to the standard services a TC provides, I also have the ability to spot and correct issues within a transaction before they become a larger problem. Furthermore, due to the volume of files I work on regularly, I have an excellent understanding of the CTM software now used by most Colorado real estate agents. As a matter of fact, I was a guinea pig for the software before it became public.
Wow, if you’ve read this far, congratulations! Also, I’m guessing it means you’re searching for someone to assist you in your business. Please contact me, I’d love to discuss the possibility of working together.
When not providing agents the freedom to excel, I can be found enjoying this beautiful state we call home with my amazing husband and two children. We have a great jumping off point from our sweet little Queen Anne in the Highlands / Sloans Lake neighborhood of Denver.
Happy Agents
I can't remember when I did not work with Sarah. When I sell a property and hand the baton off to her, I NEVER have to worry. I know that everything will run smoothly. She is knowledgeable, efficient and has a no nonsense approach to getting things done. The transactions run effortlessly and without drama. I always say that Sarah saves my life everyday -- she is that good! I am proud to have her as part of my team of professionals!
Ann Meadows, CRS
RE/MAX of Cherry Creek
Sarah has been working with me for over 12 years and in my entire real estate career has been my biggest asset. She is detail oriented and thorough and is very on top of my business! I trust Sarah to manage my contracts more than I trust myself. Sarah being on my team alleviates a lot of anxiety and truly allows me to sleep better at night knowing nothing is getting missed on my contracts. I would recommend Sarah’s services to anyone. She is the best of the best!
Sam Biller MBA, CDPE, GRI, CRS
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
I was introduced to Sarah by a managing broker who knew I needed assistance in order to continue to grow my business. Sarah has a straight forward attitude handling contracts, deadlines and details. Her organized, sensible and efficient ways give me more time to be in the field. I trust Sarah as an extension of myself. Time and time again she has proven herself as a valuable part of our team, so much so, that I don’t do a transaction without her-Sarah is THAT great!
Monica Hernandez CNE
Team Hernandez Real Estate
Services Provided
For Listing and Buyer Purchase Contracts
It's Easy to get Started
Once you go under contract, simply send the paperwork to me and I will:
Upload file to a secure online management system that will allow you to monitor the status of the transaction from under contract to close. You can sign on 24 hours a day to check on deadlines and access documents. Your client is also provided access to this site
Submit initial file to your office and make sure they have all required documents prior to closing
Act as a liaison between all parties of the transaction – co-op agent, title company, lender, and client
Create a contact sheet of all parties involved in transaction
Create a live calendar of all pertinent deadline dates
Provide title company and lender with copies of the purchase contract and contact sheet
Track and follow up on all contractual deadlines
Prepare Amend/Extends to contract and obtain signatures (using CTM econtracts)
Coordinate inspection
Prepare Inspection Objection/Resolution and obtain signatures (using CTM econtracts)
Coordinate Closing time and location
Audit file to make sure it includes all commission required forms and signatures
Provide ZIP file of all closed transactions
Fees for Time Saved
Collected upon successful closing
New Builds - $150
Resales - $500
If a transaction is double ended an additional $250 is charged
*Listing package service also available for $200. Contact me for details
