FOR SALE BY OWNER FAMILY TREND GROWING

This past spring I wrote about the increase in the number of sales among family members, friends and sometimes, neighbors.
This trend is growing in our area of Ohio. We've had five purchases of this type submitted to us for title work in the past 24hours. Yesterday, we closed on two others. It was exciting for us and all the sellers and buyers involved!
We took pictures of the families and friends and gave them prints to remember the day. Our closing room sounded more like a party than a real estate closing. The loan officer from the lender(First Merit) was there for one of the closings. I think she enjoyed the occasion also.
We like to treat all our customers very special, like "family".In addition to the pictures, we give them "lovely parting gifts", our coffee mugs and a Gateway canvas bag for all of their papers and stuff. We know we give them impeccable service in all aspects of their closing. The way we do it is unlike anyone else out there, I'm sure of that.I know because the secret is my wonderful staff. We all believe in what we do for our customers.
These are tough times to be in an industry supported by real estate sales and mortgage refinancing. Many former competitors have closed their title agencies.
GATEWAY IS IN BUSINESS TO STAY THE COURSE. For that, I THANK our loyal customers for their business and referrals. You are our best friends - YOU MATTER TO US!