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Why select me to market the sale of your home.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

REFERENCES

ABOUT DON

A native of North Dakota, I grew up on a Southwest North Dakota ranch and was educated here. I obtained my Real Estate license while employed as an agricultural loan officer at a local bank. My love for this area plus my ranching and banking experience makes it a natural for me to be involved with selling rural properties.

I do stay current and focused on our entire real estate market, and continually sell many residential properties annually in addition to all types of rural properties.

In my spare time, I enjoy our great outdoors by camping, hunting, horse back riding, and playing golf. I also like most sporting events, my hobby farm, and spending time with family.

As a full time Realtor, I truly enjoy the Real Estate business and meeting new people. I welcome calls anytime at my home or office. Whatever your Real Estate needs are, Don Schmeling can help!

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT DON

Buying or Selling Real Estate can be a very traumatic and emotional experience. However, it doesn't have to be that way. I will go out of my way to make it a pleasant and hassle free experience for you.


See what some of my past clients have to say...

 

 

Don was instrumental in all aspects of my recent land purchase.  He identified the opportunity, provided expert guidance on land valuation and local market conditions, managed the negotiation process in an engaging and professional manner, and worked hard to ensure that the deal was closed on time and without any surprises.  Although the deal closed several months ago, Don continues to be a valuable resource for information and advice on my ranching business.

            Jay Clemens, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Marketplaces for eBay Inc

 

I was very impressed with your knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and professionalism through the transaction.  Follow through on the details during the purchase and after the transaction was complete, was exceptional!

Terry Hildestadt, President & CEO, MDU Resources Group, Inc.

"Don, thank you for helping us buy and sell our personal residences in Dickinson, ND. You were very friendly and easy to work with while being professional and thorough. We would certainly recommend you to anyone."
~Tim and Tammy Brumfield~

"Don, we just want to say thanks for the great job in marketing our Dunn Country Ranch. We're so glad we chose you to be our Realtor. We didn't realize the many details involved in selling a ranch. You were very Professional and your knowledge and experience in ranch sales, contract negotiations and 1031 exchanges was priceless."
~Terral and Kathy Hammel~

"We really appreciated your time and efforts in helping us find our home in Dickinson. Your no pressure, warm and friendly manner made it a pleasure to do business with you. Great job Don!"
~Roger and Audrey Ternes~

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CUSTOMER VERSUS CLIENT

Are you Best Served as Customer or Client?

Customer Profile: (Non-Agency)

As a buyer, you may be best served as a Customer when you:

Real Estate Agents work WITH A Customer

Client Profile: (Agency)

As a buyer, you may be best served as a Client when you:

Real Estate Agents work FOR a Client

Benefits of Buyer Agency

BUYER SERVICES

Duties and responsibilities of a licensed real estate agent/brokerage to a:

Buyer "CLIENT"
Buyer has signed an Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement with a specific brokerage firm.
Buyer "CUSTOMER"
Buyer has elected to use the services of a brokerage firm but has not signed an agreement for buyer representation.
A. Needs Assessment:
As a Buyer-Client As a Buyer-Customer
1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent can devote full attention to your needs without an obligation to match you with a seller-client's property. 1. The seller agent's duty of undivided loyalty to the seller obligates the company to attempt to keep you focused on the property that you called about until you reject the seller's property.
2. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent's duty of confidentiality enables you to provide information without fear of harming your negotiating position. 2. A seller agent's duty of full disclosure to the seller means that you should not tell the seller's agent or subagent any information that will harm your negotiating position.
3. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent's duty of undivided loyalty enables your agent to suggest alternative solutions to your needs, thus increasing the supply of appropriate properties. 3. Because it is in the seller's best interest for appropriate properties for you to be in short supply, the seller's agent or subagent will not take any action which would expand your market.
B. Property Selection
As a Buyer-Client As a Buyer-Customer
1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent is obligated to find the best property for you. A buyer's agent has access to the entire market and is not limited to properties that have been listed for sale. 1. The seller's agent or subagent is obligated to find the best buyer for the seller's property.
2. If necessary, your Exclusive Buyer Agent can promote your search for an appropriate property through promotions in print media, to seller's agents and directly to owners of properties that may be appropriate for you. 2. A seller's agent who works FOR you by promoting a buyer's search may be accused of creating an implied agency with you. This includes placing ads in print media or contacting owners of properties that are not listed for sale.
3. Because of your Exclusive Buyer Agent's duty of undivided loyalty, you should be notified of new listings and be given an opportunity to view these properties before buyer-customers are notified. 3. The seller's agent will notify you of new listings after buyer-clients have had an opportunity to view these properties.
4. Your property selection is not limited by the seller's list price. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent may help you to negotiate the sales price down into your range of affordability. 4. Unless a seller-client agrees otherwise, you should only be shown properties priced within your range of affordability. To do otherwise would imply that the seller would accept less than list price.
C. Viewing Properties
As a Buyer-Client As a Buyer-Customer
1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will assist you in making an objective evaluation of a property, including both positives and negatives. 1. A seller's agent will disclose material facts about the property to you, but will not provide an objective assessment of the property nor address any negative aspects that are not material facts.
2. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will assist you in making an objective comparison with competing properties. 2. A seller's agent will not assist you in comparing competing properties.
3. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent's duty of undivided loyalty enables your agent to suggest alternative solutions to your needs, thus increasing the supply of appropriate properties. 3. Because it is in the seller's best interest for appropriate properties for you to be in short supply, the seller's agent or subagent will not take any action which would expand your market.
D. Negotiating the Purchase Agreement
As a Buyer-Client As a Buyer-Customer
1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will plan your negotiating strategy with you. 2. The seller's agent plans a negotiating strategy to obtain an offer from you at the seller's price and terms. 1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will suggest procedures which will strengthen your negotiating position. 2. The seller's agent will implement a negotiating strategy that will strengthen the seller's negotiating position.
2. Your buyer's agent will suggest protective clauses for the purchase agreement to protect you. 2. The seller's agent will attempt to negotiate protective clauses in the purchase agreement to protect the seller.
3. Your buyer's agent will suggest financing alternatives that may be in your best interests. 3. The seller's agent will suggest financing alternatives to you that increase your chances of qualifying and at the least expense to the seller.
4. Your buyer's agent will implement negotiating techniques on your behalf as appropriate. 4. The seller's agent will implement negotiating techniques on the seller's behalf as appropriate.
5. During the term of a negotiation, your buyer's agent will continue to search for other appropriate properties for you to enhance your negotiating position. 5. During the term of the negotiation, the seller's agent will continue to market the seller's property in an attempt to obtain a better competing offer.
6. With the previous client's consent, your buyer's agent can tell you about the details of unsuccessful negotiations in the past or any other information about the seller which would aid your negotiating position. 6. Unless the seller agrees otherwise, details about the seller's previous negotiations, motivations to sell, financial position, or any other information that would aid your negotiating position must remain confidential.
7. Unless you agree otherwise, any information about the seller that would aid your position must be disclosed to you. 7. Unless the seller agrees otherwise, any information about you that would aid the seller's negotiating position must be disclosed to the seller.
E. Follow Through After the Purchase Agreement
As a Buyer-Client As a Buyer-Customer
1. Your Exclusive Buyer Agent will attempt to solve problems to your satisfaction. You and the seller or seller's agent are kept informed of the progress in preparing for the closing. 1. The seller's agent must attempt to solve problems to the seller's satisfaction. Seller and buyer are kept informed of progress in preparing for the closing.

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AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

North Dakota law requires that early in any relationship, real estate brokers or salespersons discuss with consumers what type of agency representation or relationship they desire.3 The available options are listed below. This is not a contract. This is an agency disclosure form only. If you desire representation, you must enter into a written contract according to state law (a listing contract or a buyer representation contract). Until such time as you choose to enter into a written contract for representation or assistance. You will be treated as a customer of the broker or salesperson and not represented by the brokerage. WITHOUT AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP A BROKER OR SALESPERSON DOES NOT OWE ANY PARTY ANY OF THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES LISTED BELOW.

I. Seller's Broker: A broker who lists a property, or a salesperson who is licensed to the listing broker, represents the Seller and acts on behalf of the Seller. A broker or salesperson working with a Buyer may also act as a subagent of the Seller, in which case the Buyer is the broker's customer and is not represented by that broker. A Seller's broker owes to the Seller the fiduciary duties described below.3 The broker must also disclose to the Buyer any material facts of which the broker is aware that could adversely and significantly affect the Buyer's use or enjoyment of the property. If a broker or salesperson working with a Buyer as a customer is representing the Seller, he or she must act in the Seller(s) interests and must tell the Seller(s) any information disclosed to him/her. In that case, the Buyer will not be represented and will not receive advice and counsel from the broker or salesperson.

II. Buyer's Broker: A Buyer may enter into an agreement for the broker or salesperson to represent and act on behalf of the Buyer. The broker may represent the Buyer only, and not the Seller, even if s/he is being paid in whole or in part by the Seller. A Buyer's broker owes to the Buyer the fiduciary duties described below.3 The broker must disclose to the Buyer any material facts of which the broker is aware that could adversely and significantly affect the Buyer's use or enjoyment of the property.

III. Dual Agency - Broker Representing Both Seller and Buyer: Dual agency occurs when one broker or salesperson represents both parties to a transaction, or when two salespersons licensed to the same broker each represent a party to the transaction. Dual agency requires the informed consent of all parties, and means that the broker or salesperson owe the same duties to the Seller and the Buyer. This rule limits the level of representation the broker and salespersons can provide, and prohibits them from acting exclusively for either party. In a dual agency, confidential information about price, terms, and motivation for pursuing a transaction will be kept confidential unless one party instructs the broker or salesperson in writing to disclose specific information about him or her. Other information will be shared. Dual agents may not advocate for one party to the detriment of the other.

Within the limitations described above, dual agents owe to both Seller and Buyer the fiduciary duties described below. 2, Dual agents must disclose to Buyers any material facts of which the broker is aware that could adversely and significantly affect the Buyer's use or enjoyment of the property.

IV. Appointed Agency: A broker has the option of replacing Dual Agency as described under paragraph III above With APPOINTED AGENCY for in-house transactions. The broker may appoint one licensee affiliated with the broker to exclusively represent a Seller, and one licensee affiliated with the broker to exclusively represent a Buyer. In that case, no dual agency is created. NOTICE: Any appointed agent who singularly represents both the Seller and the Buyer in the same transaction is considered to be a disclosed dual agent owing fiduciary duties to both parties, and must get permission from both parties to so act.

(1) This disclosure is required by law in any transaction involving property occupied or intended to be occupied by one to four families as their residence.

(2) The fiduciary duties mentioned above are listed below and have the following meanings:

(3) If Seller(s) decide not to agree to a dual agency relationship, Seller(s) may give up the opportunity to sell the property to Buyers represented by the broker/salesperson. If Buyer(s) decides not to agree to a dual agency relationship, Buyer(s) may give up the opportunity to purchase properties listed by the broker.

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