CPA ADVANTAGE REALTY, LLC

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PAUL B. FICTUM, CPA

ASSOCIATE BROKER, BRANCH MANAGER


In hiring me as your real estate professional, you can be certain that I will provide the necessary experience, knowledge, hard work, and negotiation skills to ensure that your real estate transactions are successful. I am an educated, results-oriented real estate broker with high professional standards and the proper credentials to provide unmatched client satisfaction. I enjoy assisting clients in making sound financial decisions in their real estate dealings, and I am committed to providing memorable customer service.

    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES


    Buyer Representation

    Convenient Online Property Search

    You can utilize the free, online property search on my website to search the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Arizona real estate (homes, condominiums, townhomes, land, and other real estate), including Gold Canyon real estate, Scottsdale real estate, Paradise Valley real estate, Gilbert real estate, Mesa real estate, Chandler real estate, Tempe real estate, Phoenix (Ahwatukee) real estate, Apache Junction real estate, Cave Creek real estate, Carefree real estate, Fountain Hills real estate, Queen Creek real estate, San Tan Valley real estate, Glendale real estate, Peoria real estate, and real estate in other specific locations throughout Arizona.

    The free MLS search on my website is available at any time and requires no registration or other gathering of your personal information. If you choose to contact me, I can setup a personalized MLS search for you that will allow you to stay informed (i.e., notification of new listings, price and status changes, etc.) regarding Arizona properties that meet your search parameters/criteria, and I can also provide you with the ability to perform more detailed online searches, save MLS listings online, keep notes online, request a showing online, and more! In addition, I can arrange for automatic email notifications to immediately be sent to you from the MLS system every time new activity occurs within your search parameters/criteria.


    Preview Properties/Tour Properties

    I will personally preview properties prior to showing the properties to you, as necessary, to ensure that your valuable time is well spent when you are ready to view properties that meet your search parameters/criteria. As a real estate licensee in Arizona for over 25 years and a respected, multi-million dollar producer, I network with many of the other top real estate agents in Arizona and can usually schedule showings of properties with short notice in order to accommodate your schedule.


    Thorough Evaluation of Available Inventory

    As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and real estate licensee in Arizona for over 25 years, I will utilize my expertise to provide you with a detailed evaluation of the available Arizona real estate inventory to ensure that you make the right decision for you (and your family, as applicable) when purchasing real estate in Arizona. I will assist you in evaluating price, location, and other important information that will affect your decision making when purchasing real estate in Arizona.


    Professionally Negotiate on Your Behalf

    Your real estate professional’s ability to effectively negotiate on your behalf should be at the top of your list of necessary skills when it comes to selecting someone to represent you in purchasing real estate in Arizona. I focus on my clients’ needs and have a strong ability to resolve conflicts, and I approach all real estate negotiations in a well-prepared, professional manner. I utilize negotiation strategies and techniques that I have learned and refined over 25 years of experience in real estate and finance. I will negotiate the best price and terms for your Arizona real estate purchase.


    Mortgage/Financial Advice and Assistance

    As a financial-minded real estate professional, I will work with you to locate the best financing available for your Arizona real estate purchase. A mortgage loan is an expensive financial product, and I will assist you in evaluating the positives and negatives of the numerous types of mortgage loans available to ensure that you choose a mortgage loan that meets your financial goals (both short term and long term).


    Oversee Buying Process from Start to Finish

    I am personally involved in all aspects of my clients’ real estate transactions…from start to finish. My clients can depend on me to meet high professional standards and provide excellence, expertise, integrity, responsive and memorable customer service, creativity, mutual respect, honesty, and trust. You can contact me at any time. I look forward to assisting you with your real estate purchase(s) in Arizona and establishing a long term business relationship with you.

      Seller Representation

      Detailed Comparative Market Analysis

      I will research and analyze real estate market data and prepare a detailed, informative report (i.e., a Comparative Market Analysis) for you to ensure that your Arizona property is properly priced. More specifically, I will analyze comparable properties that recently sold, evaluate the inventory of similar homes for sale, and review applicable real estate market history/trends. I will conduct an in-depth comparison of your property to other similar properties in the same general area based on size, age, condition, location, features, etc. in order to determine how much your property is worth. I will ensure that you are well-informed.


      Professional Photographs/Virtual Tours

      The marketing of your Arizona property will include high quality photographs (including aerial photographs, as necessary) taken by a professional photographer and a virtual tour. In this day and age, professional photographs and a virtual tour of your property are essential marketing tools as a majority of people looking to purchase real estate spend some amount of time online researching properties prior to viewing the properties in person. “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”. 


      Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

      I personally prepare and place my clients’ listings in the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS). As the MLS listing for your Arizona property will be exposed to numerous potential buyers and real estate agents, it’s critical that your property’s listing is well written and professional in appearance. 


      Exclusive Website for Your Property

      A website dedicated exclusively to your Arizona property will be established to properly market your property on the Internet. I will create a single property website that will provide maximum exposure for your property and put pertinent information pertaining to your property in one place in a very portable package. Without question, an exclusive website for your property with a custom, easy to remember domain name is a convenient, efficient way to share information about your property. Also, individuals will be able to visit your property’s website to view property information, professional photographs, location information, etc. In addition, the website dedicated exclusively to your Arizona property will provide individuals visiting the website with the ability to print a property brochure directly from the website and/or save a brochure of your property as a computer file.


      Extensive Internet/Other Marketing

      The strategic marketing plan I will prepare for your Arizona property will ensure that your property receives extensive Internet marketing, including marketing your property on REALTOR.com, Zillow, trulia, facebook, twitter, Google, craigslist, and several other Internet websites. In addition, I will send email flyers regarding your property directly to thousands of other real estate agents/brokers, and your property will be highlighted on my personal website as a Featured Listing. I will also advertise your Arizona property in magazines and other print media and prepare full color marketing brochures/flyers for your property. I look forward to meeting with you in person and providing you with additional information regarding my exclusive marketing system in which I can distribute information about your property through my personal network, which includes CPA’s and other business associates who work directly with people looking to purchase real estate in Arizona.


      Oversee Selling Process from Start to Finish

      I am personally involved in all aspects of my clients’ real estate transactions…from start to finish. My clients can depend on me to meet high professional standards and provide excellence, expertise, integrity, responsive and memorable customer service, creativity, mutual respect, honesty, and trust. You can contact me at any time. I look forward to assisting you with your real estate sale(s) in Arizona and establishing a long term business relationship with you.

        EDUCATION/BACKGROUND


        • Graduated from Arizona State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy


        • Recognized as a Professional Advisory Board Scholar in 1994 by ranking academically as one of the top 20 accounting students at Arizona State University


        • Served as the Designated Broker of CPA Advantage Realty, LLC for just about two years with direct responsibility for approximately 25 real estate licensees

        LICENSES/OTHER


        • Licensed currently as an Associate Broker in Arizona (original real estate license obtained in Arizona in 1997)


        • Licensed currently as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona (original CPA license obtained in Arizona in 2000


        • National Association of Realtors


        • Phoenix Association of Realtors


        • Testified before the Arizona State Legislature on several occasions in regards to various issues facing veterans in Arizona

        AREAS COVERED


        • Superstition Mountain


        • Vista Del Corazon


        • El Mirador


        • Pasion


        • Quail Canyon


        • Mountain Whisper


        • Gold Canyon Estates


        • Mesa Del Oro


        • All Other Gold Canyon Subdivisions/Areas

        WHY WORK WITH ME?


        My top-notch customer service and commitment to clients is second-to-none.

        Market Expertise

        My market knowledge goes far beyond simply assisting buyers/sellers in their real estate transactions. As a Gold Canyon resident, please ask me anything you would like to know about the area.

        Client-Focused

        Your time is valuable...and so is mine. I will inquire about your real estate wants, needs, likes, dislikes, etc. to ensure that working together is as productive and successful as possible.

        Responsive

        You have questions...I have answers. I'll make sure you feel comfortable and confident when it comes to making important real estate decisions.

        Referral Network

        Who you know is important. I can connect you with reputable lenders, home inspectors, licensed contractors, staging professionals, and more.

        WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

        I've known Paul for over 20 years on both a personal and professional level. I've worked with numerous real estate agents in several states over the last 30 years, and I can say with confidence that Paul is the most intelligent, savvy, and organized real estate broker that I've done business with or met. Paul sold my home in Gold Canyon, Arizona for $1,500,000 after just a few months on the market, and I was extremely impressed with the service/advice I received from Paul throughout the process of selling my home. Working with an educated, trustworthy real estate agent who is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) definitely makes a difference...thanks Paul!


        - Reed Simon

        Paul helped us buy our home in AZ in 2003 and sell it in 2021. He is amazing! He brings unmatched experience, financial acumen, and extreme attention to detail. I wish I could give him 100 stars!

        You may think 2021 is a sellers’ market, any realtor will do, this is very untrue. Yes, getting multiple offers over list is wonderful, but you must carefully vet each candidate. Paul was on the phone talking with other realtors, finance companies and expertly presented us with the data to make the best decisions. In an age where everyone texts and emails, Paul gets on the phone and mines exceptional data from each communication.

        Paul is a CPA so he can also offer critical financial information, but his greatest asset is his attention to detail. From the MLS listing to adjusting the MLS price as offers come in, pictures, drone footage, to vacuuming our carpet and skimming our pool as we moved out of state.

        With Paul, it felt like my smarter older brother was taking care of everything and I could just relax.


        - Daniel McCusker

        We have bought and sold many properties over the years. In doing so, we have been exposed to numerous Realtors both on the buyer and seller side of the transaction. When we are buying or selling, we choose to engage Paul as he is the most knowledgeable and competent Realtor we have had the pleasure to work with. He is also very detailed, organized, and hard working. Communication skills play a major role in real estate transactions, and Paul is a master. He also knows how to make transactions close. We highly recommend Paul!


        - James and Debra Eckel

        ABOVE AND BEYOND SERVICE
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