Advanced technology and data may be the way of the world in many regards, and Compass Real Estate agent Kasia McCormick said it remains an important piece of the puzzle. But it’s just that, she said – a piece.
That mindset is what drives McCormick in her slice of the inner-loop Houston, and has led to several recognitions as well as her becoming a trusted realtor in the Houston region. She is a recipient of the 20 under 40 HAR award in 2021, and has just been identified as the #195 Agent in Texas, according to Real Trends – which means she is in the top 1.5% of licensed agents nationwide out of 1.6 million.
“Technology is important and something I stay on top of and use consistently, but it can only get you so far,” she said. “It is so important to cultivate good relationships with other realtors and pick up the phone often to assess the tone and get more information. Real estate transactions are often the leading causes of stress in people’s lives and those emotions are very real. Furthermore, it takes a personal touch and rapport to truly be on top of the pulse with any transaction.”
She has become a trusted realtor, she said, by combining the new ways of the world with century-old trusted methods that have never steered her wrong – especially over the last several years amidst the COVID-19 pandemic – to help give buyers a “wide angle lens” into the house when buying or selling a home. After all, she said, many of them had to make the biggest decision of their life quickly.
From providing 3-D tours, custom floorplans, and detailed amenities sheets for all listings outlining all its special features, to old-school methods of simply making phone calls and building relationships, she said it is crucial to combine the best of both worlds in the current market.
“In a hot market, it is essential to have a good pulse on the market, the other agents, the transaction – as each one is different,” she said.
Whether it was her time volunteering in thes Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa, or working as a Presidential Management Fellow with the U. S. Department of State/USAID in Washington, D. C. – where she worked as a diplomat/international cooperation specialist for seven years – McCormick said she prides herself on being able to find a solution that work for all parties involved.
That aspect of the real estate world, she said, is a natural transition from those previous experiences. And as she represents both buyers and sellers who are her neighbors in the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, among other inner loop spots and Memorial, she feels it’s the right way to do things.
“I follow through from start to finish. I always treat each transaction like it’s my own,” she said. “I cannot deliver or sleep if I am not exploring all the different aspects of the transaction, evaluating all sides and finding the data and support to guide our deal. I am always looking for a win-win solution based on research and data, and analyzing the players at stake.”
As a result, McCormick said she has not seen much of a downturn in terms of sales or listings so far in 2022, despite data from the Houston Association of Realtors indicating the region as a whole has seen a decline in recent months.
“Although it seems or feels as though things have slowed down a little this summer, I am still consistently working multiple offers on both listing and buyers side when the right house comes along because we still have huge demand that has not been met, and limited supply,” she said.
She believes her methods can and will stand the test of time, and that cultivating both personal and professional relationships is the bedrock of any transaction. After all, she said, that is her favorite part of the job.
“I absolutely love working with people and providing value to my clients,” she said. “Most of them become good friends.”
Those wishing to buy or list a home with McCormick can email her at [email protected], review her services at www.kasiamccormick.com or give her a call at 773-332-0087.
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