572: Real Estate, Communication and Work Ethic: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know with Dallas Realtor Chris Bentley

Chris D. Bentley is a Dallas Realtor with over 15 years of experience in selling real estate in multiple states. He is a member of the Rogers Healy team, widely recognized as one of the premier real estate companies in the Dallas and Fort Work areas, and the author of 2 books: 7 Home Buying Misconceptions: What Every Home Buyer Needs to Know, and 7 Tips to get the Highest Value for Your House: What Every Home Seller Needs to Know.

Since Chris began his real estate career in 2003, he has been committed to providing outstanding service and value to buyers and sellers. In that time he has closed over 40 transactions, all an enjoyable experience! He is highly passionate about client satisfaction and his goal is to educate his clients so that they make the best possible decisions and get a great deal.
Chris survived the Real Estate Market Collapse in 2008 as well as a bankruptcy and being broke on multiple occasions. He has since transformed his hardship into success and is now sought after for his expertise on the current real estate market, fix and flip investment properties, and assisting first-time home buyers by providing them with honesty and service that is unmatched.
Chris’s experience and knowledge offers your listeners valuable information that will benefit them in their future home buying, selling, and investing endeavors.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“I always recommend always being cash positive, and then go into the house, and then do whatever you want to do from there.” – Chris Bentley

“I deal with a lot of first-time homebuyers, so I come across all kinds of different scenarios, but the thing for me is that I tell everyone, just get in.” - Chris Bentley

“I'm in the game for long term. So even though I sold that person's house, I know they're going to be moving back at some point, and then they're going to rebuy the house. I want to be the first person that they think of.” - Chris Bentley

Takeaways:

02:09 First-time homebuyers should focus on getting into a home with minimal upfront costs while maintaining financial flexibility.

16:05 Always maintain a cash buffer of 6 months of mortgage payments to protect against unexpected financial challenges.

19:35 Real estate success depends more on understanding market dynamics and client needs than on flashy marketing.

25:14 Neutral home design and decor significantly improve resale potential and buyer appeal.

28:17 Prioritize long-term relationship building over short-term sales by providing exceptional, transparent communication.

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast • Real Estate

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