- Phone:
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Phone:
M: 319.651.5702 BROOK mobile
- Phone:
- O: 319.651.5148 ROB office
- Designations:
- CRS, ABR, SRES, GRI, SPS, CNE, B.A.
As agents who's are experts in this local area, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. We are eager to serve you. Here are some of the things we can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! We can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. We can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. We can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
Testimonials
"As first time homebuyers using VA, Brook guded us through the process smoothly and efficiently. Brook and Rob used their expertise to make us knowledgeable and responded to all our questions and concerns with professionalism and attention to detail. We would recommend Brook and Rob for all your home buying and selling needs. Having them as our realtors gave us peace of mind and a smooth transition into our new home!"
-05/20/2017 - deniseschwab, Client
"You'll be hard-pressed to find another real estate team that gets the job done like the Adkins Real Estate Team. They did an excellent job of communicating with us throughout the whole buying and selling process. They knew what to ask for as buyers and how to protect ourselves as sellers. They did not shy away from getting their hands dirty with helping us prepare our home to sell as well as helping us get situated at our new house. The process was so smooth that I got a little paranoid that things were too good to be true with how well things were moving along. They demonstrated a great working relationship with their realtor colleagues by the timeliness of responses and the ease of negotiations. Their knowledge of the market and real estate in general was clearly evident. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor."
-11/19/2018 - zuser20161111121942969, Client
"Brook and Rob were our agents for purchasing our new home as well as selling our current home, guiding us through the process. Their expertise in working with inspectors, financial institutions and knowledge of the business assisted us in find and purchase a great home. On their recommendation we completed a pre-sale inspection on our current home, identifying needed repairs, many of which we were able to have corrected prior to the sale. Potential buyers were able to review the report and feel comfortable with the home. Brook and Rob also provided staging of our current home to make it appear comfortable and inviting. As a result, the house sold within two days of listing it for sale, and sold for above the listing price. Brook and Rob were great to work with and we would highly recommend them. (We have already recommended them to many of our friends)."
-02/07/2020 - dwolsen2242, Client
"Going into the home buying process as first time home buyers was more than we bargained for. Although we had read up on the home buying process, we didn't know where to start. I met Brook at an open house and she asked if she could help us get started with the pre approval process. Within a day she had set up an appointment for us with a wonderful loan officer, we were pre approved and ready to find a home. Brook has made this process so easy for us. She has made sure we, as the buyers, are represented well and are protected and educated each step of the way. I appreciate the open communication and that she is always available to answer questions. What makes Brook different than other realtors is that she goes the extra mile to make sure you have a great experience. We not only found our perfect home quickly, but she offered a lot of information about the area, schools, and the special history of the home. If you want to find your dream home, Brook is the realtor for you!"
-03/10/2016 - michelle merschbrock, Client
Coldwell Banker Hedges
3 REASONS TO CHOOSE A REALTOR® WITH THE CRS DESIGNATION
When you’re choosing a REALTOR® to help with buying or selling a home, I encourage you to choose one with the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. Here are three important reasons:
More Training
CRS is the highest professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field. REALTORS® who want to apply for the CRS designation must undertake between 16 and 80 credit hours of additional training beyond what was required simply to become licensed. Coursework ranges from listing strategies to financing solutions to utilizing technology to serve clients. Out of more than 1 million REALTORS®, only 4% (1 in 25) are Certified Residential Specialists. REALTORS® who are willing to devote time to this additional education – and the continuing education required to maintain the designation – are serious about their business and providing the very best knowledge and skills to their clients.
More Experience
Applicants for the CRS designation must have 25-150 transactions. No dabblers or dilettantes here! This requirement is evidence that your Certified Residential Specialist is capable of applying his or her education in the real world and giving you the service and results you expect. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, there are financial risks, legal risks, even the risk that a home purchase or sale will fall through. A Certified Residential Specialist has both the training and the experience to help you avoid and minimize those risks.
Higher Standards
Ethics are essential in a REALTOR®. Every Certified Residential Specialist is required to maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its industry-defining Code of Ethics. When you work with a Certified Residential Specialist, you can be sure you’ll be dealt with in a fair and professional manner at every stage in the process.
You’d think that using a REALTOR® with the CRS designation would cost more than using one without it…but it doesn’t. In fact, the skills and know-how you get with a Certified Residential Specialist will likely save you time, money, and worry.
I am proud to be among the 4% of REALTORS®
who have earned the CRS designation. I would
be honored to put my knowledge, skills, and
experience to work for you!
Brook Adkins, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES, SPS, CNE, B.A.
REALTOR - Licensed in the State of Iowa Since 1996
Coldwell Banker Hedges - 2200 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
BrookAdkins@CBHrealty.com 319.651.5702