Lauren Bond

Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your real estate consultant. I work hard for my clients, focusing my practice on knowledge/education, technology and marketing, and above all else, quality service. &nbsp; I started my real estate career as an investor in 2005, owning and managing my 13 rental units. In 2007 I&nbsp;got&nbsp;my Real Estate License in California and began helping people achieve their own&nbsp;real estate goals. Starting my career during the "Great Recession" taught me how to do business by instilling in me a strong work ethic and service. In 2008, I started a Real Estate rehab partnership that bought abandoned&nbsp;properties and turned them into desirable homes.&nbsp; In 2010, I decided to make a big move to Montana ...the Big Sky and fresh air were calling my name.&nbsp; I started my real estate business in Billings in 2010, from scratch. Again, by hard work, determination and quality service, I went from not knowing a soul (or any of the street names) to building a thriving practice, earning the top production awards in my company, being honored by my association as Rookie of the Year, and growing my reputation with my loyal, repeat clients and referrals.&nbsp;&nbsp; After 8 years with Century 21, I decided to buy a building and start my own Brokerage, THE Agency montana, focusing on bringing quality (over quantity) to the people I serve. My business partner and I bring over 19 years of combined experience to our clients, and make serving, supporting and growing our community the concentration of our goals.&nbsp; &nbsp;As a transplant (originally from Montreal, Canada, then California), I can relate to people who are relocating here, and give them a unique level of support and resources. I CHOSE to live here, and do everything I can to support the health and growth of this community. I am an active member of the Billings Chamber of Commerce and NextGen Grow committee, am a board member and regular volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters Montana, a volunteer "wish granter" for Make-A-Wish Foundation, and an active committee member of the city, state and national Association of Realtors, and past board member with the Billings Association of Realtors.&nbsp; <br/> <br/>I&nbsp;represent home buyers, sellers and&nbsp;investors, and have experience working with short sales, foreclosures and new construction. I have worked with one of Billings' premier home builders, Bob Pentecost, for the last 6 years, representing him on all his new construction. I would love to talk to you about the benefits of building your very own dream home. <br/> <br/> <br/>BUYERS: <br/>I keep you updated on the changing market with "market snapshots", send you new listings that meet your criteria as soon as they hit the market so you see it before anyone else, I present you with school and neighborhood info, loan and mortgage info,&nbsp;help you hire qualified&nbsp;contractors and insurance companies and guide you through the entire buying process so you are confident and well taken care of. <br/> <br/>SELLERS: <br/>I offer premium service - I don't just list a home, I work aggressively to SELL it! &nbsp;This starts with a home consultation before listing, to figure out what our hurdles may be so we can avoid them before they become a problem. I bring in a staging team that I pay for to help consult, bring a fresh perspective, and give us valuable critiques and recommendations. When the house is ready, I hire my professional photographer to showcase the home in it's best light ...you will never see me taking photos on my iphone!&nbsp; I offer my sellers prime marketing for their house with an Enhanced Listing on Realtor.com and Zillow, to attract more buyers.&nbsp; I spend time preparing your home on the front end, so we can get you the most out of your investment in the quickest time possible.&nbsp; <br/> <br/> <br/>Lauren Bond Broker/Owner THE Agency montana <br/>(406) 699-0200 <br/>