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SCOTT INGRAHAM, REALTORŽ Scott hails from the state where people proudly wear the moniker cheesehead and is the birthplace of the snowmobile and ice cream sundae: Wisconsin. He relocated here 33 years ago for the worlds most beautiful sugar white beaches and stayed to enjoy his love for diving and boating while leaving the Northern snow behind. His background includes owning several successful businesses and the promotion of international group travel. Scott is the lead agent of six licensed Florida REALTORSŽ with additional support staff that handle the presentation, marketing, and closing of your property. There is no additional charge to our clients for this enhanced representation. Many times we save our clients thousands of dollars because of our team approach.

DIANE INGRAHAM, BROKER, REALTORŽ Originally from the same state as the Wisconsin Badgers; Diane left the Badgers in the snow for the Florida sand. Scott and Diane have been married for over 30 years and both share their love for boating, an appreciation for the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches", and taking care of the "American Success Story: Ben". Diane worked for one of the largest restaurant franchises in the world for 25 years before joining Scott in the real estate industry. Her background encompasses years of extensive experience in general management, market analysis, business and personal development with a focus on client satisfaction. As a well rounded professional, Diane understands that superior client service and dedication are smart business.

MARIO GOBEL, REALTORŽ Mario relocated to the Panama City area from South Florida where he specialized in high-rise condominium, second, and vacation home sales. If you are more comfortable speaking in Spanish, Mario is one of a handful of bilingual agents in Bay County. As a former United States Marine, he brings to the table his aggressive, outgoing and always willing to go that extra mile for you Marine demeanor! He is our resident expert for the commercial and investment markets and our Bay Point Specialist, where he resides, with his wife and two children.

ROGER RIETSEMA, REALTORŽ Roger relocated from Southern Illinois with over 20 years in the sales and management field. He is our Senior Listing Agent who knows how important a sellers role is in a transaction and understands their differing needs. A Summerwood homeowner where he resides with his wife and two children and still finds time to contribute as an active Boy Scout den leader.

PATTY TAYLOR, REALTORŽ As an Air Force dependent, Patty grew up on bases around the world from Australia, Hawaii, and Europe. Her creative background includes being awarded a voice and theatre scholarship to starring in theatre performances of Jim Dales Barnum and Fiddler on the Roof. By using her experience as a mother of two with considerable knowledge of the school and its districts enables her to identify the area of Bay County that best suits your lifestyle. She has an extensive background in sales and marketing. Her job is to watch-out for your best interest providing her communication skills to ensure a fluid transaction. An active member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kaleidoscope Theatre, and Junior Service League.

LINDA GRAVES, CLOSING COORDINATOR Linda tends to all the details of your contract from acceptance to closing so nothing slips through the cracks with our "No Stress" closing philosophy! She maintains constant communication with lenders, inspectors, title companies, appraisers, etc.... assuring you a smooth transaction all the way to closing! She shares the same birthplace as the Kentucky Derby but has been a Florida resident for the past two decades. She likes to spend her freetime with her grandchildren at the beach or lounging at the pool.

ANDREA HESS, LISTING COORDINATOR Andrea earned her Bachelors of Science in Broadcast Journalism and Studio Art at Troy University and has over 12 years experience in radio and television. She handles all the details of your listing until a contract is received. With an eye for writing descriptive copy that evokes interaction and pairs your listing with custom photography and unique Visual Tours presentations. She has won several broadcasting awards with the Associated Press, is an alumni of the National Broadcasters Association, and Master Scuba Diver.

LYNN WHITE, CONCIERGE Lynn earned her degree from George Washington University with a Bachelors of Arts in English. She brings 20 years of real estate experience and is an East Coast native with Louisiana ties. Taking care of our valued clients from first impressions to lasting relationships, she is our ambassador of southern hospitality.

BEN INGRAHAM, CEO Ben is truly an American success story. Originating from Columbia, South America and climbing his way to the upper echelons by becoming CEO at age 33 of one of the top producing Emerald Coast Real Estate Companies. His first shot at management began at Exotic Aquatics Pet Shop where the Ingraham's first let Ben take in the reins of the family venture. Although there is an air of mystery of his days before the Ingraham's, he has revealed after a few bananas of his cohorting days with Willie Nelson in Nevada and Texas. You can see more of Ben on his feature spots on television, various advertising spots, and around town.

Working With An Agent >An Artful Compromise

People who try to sell their own homes begin to appreciate the expertise of professional real estate agents as soon as their first offer comes in. They want to sell their home, and they have found prospects who want to buy. But what happens next?

When the negotiating process begins, things can get "sticky". First, there are personalities involved, and real estate transactions can be stressful and challenging. The buyers may seem unreasonable if they make an offer that is considerably less than the sellers are willing to accept. At that point the buyers may become offended by the sellers' attitude.

When professional real estate agents are involved, the process is much less adversarial. The two parties see very little of each other until the rough edges have been smoothed out and there has been a meeting of the minds. Good real estate agents know how to keep personalities out of the transaction and to help both sides reach a mutually agreeable compromise.

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