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sponsor of the month By Patti Carroll
JEFF CARROLL GROUP ENCORE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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Finding the “right” home for a client with a disability requires planning, research, time, diplomacy, and a little extra HEART. Did you know that currently there are no licensing or designations available to real estate agents who desire to work with special needs buyers or sellers? This underrepresented segment of the market is left on its own to figure out a very complex and potentially stressful process. Our mission at the Jeff Carroll Group is to help every individual and/or family achieve the dream of homeownership. We truly love what we do, and we believe that by working with an “all heart” perspective, we can change the world one client at a time. We strive to understand our ever-changing markets, and prioritizing our clients’ needs and interests is at the heart of what we do. Our journey began 28 years ago when our son was born and diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Life with a child on the spectrum can be filled with uncertainty, heartache, fear, hope, faith, and most of all overwhelming JOY! With every challenge we encountered, we took a deep breath and carefully worked toward a solution. We dedicated every spare minute to learning and understanding everything we could about autism. It took several years to realize that with every “lemon” we encountered, we somehow artfully learned to turn those “lemons” into amazing lemonade! It’s very similar in real estate as well! There isn’t a playbook for agents to follow. Our playbook at JCG has been developed over the past 38 years. We have a unique perspective into what families like “us” need in a home. Our clients are confident in the
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knowledge that they are working with agents that can successfully help them through the real estate process, no matter what the situation may be. Working with disabled clients has also allowed us to become more thorough as agents. We think much more about all of the little things while working side by side with those clients whose requirements might be truly unique. Our vision is to make this process as easy and joyful for them as possible. We believe this philosophy parallels the journey of parenting through special needs. real estate for those that are disabled is so much more than just the house structure itself, it’s the community that makes that house a home. We are longtime residents of the Hamilton County area and blessed with five amazing children, two grandchildren, and two incredible dogs that complete our family! Our children have always been our oxygen and the driving force in our passion to help and serve others. We have immersed ourselves in every aspect of family and community life, serving on multiple administrative committees, including PTO president and long-time members of the School Board Advisory Committee. This experience of family and community has blessed us with a unique understanding of the challenges facing those with special needs. With this unique understanding, compassion, and expertise, we would be honored to assist you in finding the home best equipped for you. If you are considering the sale or purchase of a home, or would just like to sit down and learn more about the process, please connect with us at www.jeffcarrollgroup.com!
