My objective is to present the many reasons why you should move to our wonderful city of Tallahassee and enjoy a high quality of life! This will be done through Welcome Packages, research, correspondence, the REAL ESTATE TOUR and other customized activities.

My excellent real estate services for you, the Faculty Candidate, are as follows:

After Florida State University contacts me to provide you with the REAL ESTATE TOUR and INTRODUCTION TO TALLAHASSEE, I will perform the following activities dependent upon your needs and suggestions:

1.   Telephone or e-mail you long distance to interview for special needs/requests before you arrive. Have you complete the Mystery House Questionnaire to assess your needs for showing homes and neighborhoods during your TOUR.

2.   Send three Tallahassee Welcome Packages from the area banks.

3.   When you arrive in town, I will pick you up at the designated location for the TOUR, and drop you off afterwards. The TOUR will last approximately three hours.

4.   Have a special TOUR of Tallahassee including but not limited to:

A. The two major malls and other shopping centers.
B. The Capitol, City and County Government complexes.
C. Other major points of interest: the hospitals, recreational and Cultural facilities, restaurants, places of worship, etc. in accordance with your needs/desires.
D. Specific neighborhoods and homes based on pre-qualifying you.
E. Schools for your children (if applicable).

1.  Send the Welcome Box (a twelve pounder!) including many extra items of Interest/need including a "Kid's Kit" if applicable.

2.  Telephone or e-mail you to make plans for your move. Discuss any present needs in regards to real estate, the moving plans, etc.
 
3.  Follow up with a letter and specific updated information on housing, send more real estate information, multiple listing service (MLS) computer printouts, etc. Follow up regularly with marketing magazines (HOMES AND LAND, THE REAL ESTATE BOOK, the HOME section, TALLAHASSEE MAGAZINE, etc.), information about Tallahassee and Florida, newsletters, etc. until you arrive for your house hunting trip.

4.  Plan the house hunting trip that is timely for closing/moving and that fits with both our schedules.

5.  Proceed with all the necessary activities to purchase a home and close it:

A. Researching and physically looking for the home.
B. Contracting and follow up on the contract contingencies, inspections, etc.
C. Arranging financing and follow up.
D. Moving plans, walk through prior to closing, etc.
E. Closing the sale.
F. Post closing activities.

The following are some exceptional circumstances that have occurred for FSU Faculty Members:
 
1.  Drs. Jack and Susan Fiorito, in the College of Business and College of Human Sciences, contracted for their new home by fax--sight unseen!! This was a home that was sold and the contract fell through; it came back on the market. They had not seen the house on their house hunting trip. The contract was written contingent upon Susan's inspection after the fax contract was accepted. A competing contract was presented simultaneously and the Fioritos' got their new home in Betton Hills!

2.  Dr. Kevin McNeilly, in the Marketing Department of the College of Business, came into town at noon Tuesday. Within two and a half days she: bought her new house, started her loan application, looked at eight day care centers for her son and three stables for her horse. She left Tallahassee at 5:00 PM Thursday! She sold the house in Royal Oaks three years later quickly and at a nice profit!

3.  Dr. and Mrs. Evan Ringquist, Department of Political Science, were on summer vacation, fishing in Michigan. We arranged to "overnight" their complete loan closing package to execute and return. His colleagues and I assisted in the absentee closing and furniture delivery for them!

MISSION STATEMENT

One area of my work is to assist Florida State University with the REAL ESTATE TOUR and INTRODUCTION TO TALLAHASSEE for prospective faculty members. I have found that this is a very valuable service to render to the University as well as you, the Candidate. As you are interviewed for a position at FSU, one of your concerns is about Tallahassee as a home -- a place to possibly raise your family and enjoy a great lifestyle.

I have been working with FSU since the early '80's with Faculty TOURS. Candidates have critiqued the TOUR and INTRODUCTION TO TALLAHASSEE. They overwhelmingly feel this was a very important part of their decision making and positive part of their interviewing process.

My mission is the following:

• Show Tallahassee as a home and a great lifestyle.
• Show specific neighborhoods and homes on the TOUR.
• Assist you in your move to Tallahassee.

Below is a partial list of the FSU faculty members I have worked with at Florida State University. These folks can be contacted for a recommendation:

I have a "Referral Portfolio" with letters of evaluation from clients including FSU Faculty and other clients.

My web site in an invaluable tool for your use! There are many links, such as: the Leon County Schools, the Chamber of Commerce, the Leon County Library, the Tallahassee Visitors Bureau, the Tallahassee Police Department, and many more! The web site is www.joanraley-realtor.com and my e-mail is [email protected] Please bookmark my web page and start exploring!

My goal is to give "EXCELLENT" service to you and to enhance your visit to the fine University and community. I am the concierge of real estate!

Joan H. Raley, REALTOR®
GRI, CRS, ABR
HOME ECONOMIST

updated 30-Jan-2001 Indigo Wizard