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Meet Erica Richmond of Richmond Realty Solutions Group in East Valley

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Erica Richmond, MBA, Ph.D.

Erica, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Absolutely! In a nutshell – I have gotten to where I am today through hard work, determination, an unwavering commitment to excellence, strong faith and fervent prayers! My career began right out of college as a pharmaceutical sales representative, many moons ago.  Throughout my professional career in health care sales, I’ve been described as a dynamic visionary with exceptional leadership, consulting and strategic management experience.  I have developed and led comprehensive business and sales strategies, negotiated complex deals and structured multimillion-dollar transactions for Fortune 500 companies. I’ve served as a senior sales consultant for several of the most innovative and prominent healthcare companies, where my leadership and results-driven strategies have resulted in unparalleled success launching breakthrough therapies in the healthcare industry. Having worked with many high-profile executives, I have been acknowledged as having an innate ability to effortlessly craft strategic communications campaigns and resolve complex issues, all while creating an exceptional client experience.

Also recognized for my entrepreneurial mindset, marketing savvy and masterful negotiation skills, I recently decided to launch a new business venture in real estate! I believe that my educational background, charismatic personality and results-driven focus are a natural fit for the competitive real estate market. In addition to having earned an undergraduate degree with a double major in finance and marketing as well as an MBA from Purdue University, my passion for lifelong learning, grit and determination inspired me to go back to school to earn a Ph.D. in Organizational Management, specializing in Management Education and Leadership, in 2013. My educational and professional accomplishments rank among the highest echelon of professionals in my field and are a true testament to my value as a real estate agent, as well as evidence of a special talent for cultivating trust-based, long-term relationships with each one of my clients.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my amazing husband and business partner, Dwight and our three greatest accomplishments – Tre’, Niyah and Kayli, along with their four-legged boy – Halo. Traveling, reading, home décor and design and all things real estate are my hobbies and special interests. I am a huge NBA fanatic and I proudly support my local team, the Phoenix Suns! I am committed to leveraging my extensive professional experience, love for real estate and strong desire to have a positive impact on the lives of others, to deliver world-class results for my clients.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has certainly not been a smooth road for me! Born and raised in Gary, IN, which at the time was considered to be the murder capital, I was blessed to have not been impacted by the grim statistics associated with many inner-city youth during that time.  Early on I demonstrated a solid desire to be a success. For example, my daily after school activities throughout high school consisted of spending hours at the library studying, researching, and learning about how to apply and secure college scholarships. I ultimately graduated #4 in my high school class and was awarded a full academic scholarship to Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI, becoming the first in my family to attend and graduate from a four-year university. At Grand Valley State University, I was consistently recognized for my leadership and strong academic accomplishments. I was ultimately selected to participate in a televised interview with former President Gerald R. Ford and I was also featured in Ebony magazine as an outstanding college student!

It was during my time at Grand Valley that I realized that I had a true passion for making a difference in the lives of others. This passion for people, coupled with my love for marketing and strong business savvy, led me to embark upon a career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales. This was just the beginning of what has resulted in an extremely successful career. I have continued to defy the odds and have consistently achieved stellar performance results year after year!

In addition to volunteering, some other interests that I have pursued outside of my corporate career have been teaching at the collegiate level, career and leadership consulting, interior design and real estate. Always an entrepreneur at heart, and realizing that it was possible to integrate my passion for teaching, helping others, love for real estate and keen eye for home décor, along with the stellar sales and marketing qualities that have contributed to my successful career, my husband and I made the decision to launch Richmond Realty Solutions Group!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Richmond Realty Solutions Group story. Tell us more about the business.
The brand “Richmond Realty Solutions” is synonymous with integrity, innovation and results. We are raising the standard of excellence for real estate services in the Phoenix – East Valley market. Quite simply, there is no better real estate team to represent you when it comes to exceeding your expectations – whether you are a first-time home buyer, a busy professional relocating to Arizona, a seasoned real estate investor, or a corporate leader looking to upgrade to your ultimate dream home!

We sincerely believe that a successful real estate transaction is all about the quality of the relationship and trust between Client and Realtor®. The highest levels of professionalism, expertise, integrity and commitment, regardless of your time frame or price point, are all aspects of offering you the absolute best real estate experience, and the cornerstone of our mission. Our experienced team works synergistically to ensure that you consistently receive the extraordinary service that you expect and deserve.

We are committed to delivering key real estate solutions that are re-imagined and extraordinary, working closely with you to understand your real estate goals and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction from the beginning of our partnership until your desired real estate outcomes are realized – anything less is unacceptable.

Home Buyers: Buying a new home can be a completely overwhelming and exhausting ordeal! Allow us to transform finding your dream home into a positive and enjoyable experience by seamlessly navigating you through the process.

Regardless of whether you’re buying your first home or your sixth, it’s critical to have the right professional there to guide you. In this competitive real estate environment, having a winning strategy focused on finding and securing your perfect home is a must…and an understanding of the local markets is crucial when judging when and where to make the commitment to invest in a home.

Above and beyond the traditional home searches, we have proven solutions that will win multiple offer bids for our clients… and our access to private and off-market listings is unparalleled. Our strategies are targeted and effective, and our clients appreciate the additional value we bring to interpreting the overwhelming amount of information available online.

Once their dream home is identified, we expertly guide our clients through the escrow process from beginning to closing. This is where our synergistic team approach and expert negotiation skills come into play and result in a positive outcome for our clients. On a consistent basis, our valued clients are impressed with our ability turn a would-be stressful situation into a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Tell us exactly what you’re looking for. We’ll make it a priority to ensure that you get it!

Home Sellers: When selling your home, you deserve more than just a good agent. You need a dynamic, experienced, innovative team that is able to implement the most effective marketing strategies in the industry to earn you top dollar on your investment!

Whether it is a new build or historic property, your home is a story just waiting to be told! In this competitive real estate environment, selling your home for top dollar requires an effective marketing strategy and creative expertise to tell your home’s unique story in a way that compels an emotional response from prospective buyers. Richmond Realty Solutions’ culture of innovation, collaboration, innovative property promotions, and technology driven marketing strategies are exactly what you need to successfully sell your home at the highest price point based on the market. Your home is fun, special and unique so don’t settle for boring, ineffective, status-quo marketing.

Choose the right listing agent…US! It’s not uncommon for homes to sit on the market for months…or even years. Your choice of a listing agent will make a big difference in how quickly your home sells and how much of a profit you’ll realize. Don’t just go with someone who tells you they can sell for the highest price. Instead, choose someone who can present you with a detailed market analysis and proven results! Allow us to implement our proven solutions which will succeed where previous agents have failed.

Selling your home is one of the most significant transactions that you will ever engage in. You can’t afford to leave such an important outcome to chance! Let us guide you through the complexities of selling your home, eliminating hassles and stress and ensuring you receive top dollar from your investment.

Sound too good to be true? Connect with us and find out more about our winning home selling solutions! We’ll walk you through step by step what it will take to move your home’s status from Listed to SOLD!

So, what should we be on the lookout for, what’s next in store for you?
We look forward to establishing a new standard of excellence in real estate! We are in the process of forming a referral network with the goal of supporting other local small businesses in the greater Phoenix area, while simultaneously building our brand to position ourselves as the realtors of choice for those looking to buy, sell, or invest in homes all across the valley.

We are offering FREE home buying and selling resources on our website and encourage those who are in the market to buy or sell a home (or if you know someone looking to buy or sell a home) to visit our website and download our eGuides for both buyers and sellers, take advantage of other complimentary offerings such as customizable home searches and free home valuations and peruse through our informative blog posts.

We are actively involved in charitable activities and events and look forward to continuing these kinds of valuable partnerships which make a difference in the lives of others.  Currently, we are partnering with The American Cancer Society in its annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign which raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research; we are official sponsors for the Arizona Knights Hockey Team, who work diligently to keep the youth of our community active and involved in positive activities that will help develop them into successful, healthy, community-supporting adults; and we are partnering with the Phoenix Mercury and Hope Kids for “Merc Madness”, a program which raises money to send children with life-threatening illnesses to Phoenix Mercury games.

We also plan to host free informational webinars and “Arizona Real Estate with the Richmonds” seminars across the valley in partnership with other experts in the field to offer valuable information and strategies -free of charge- to first time home buyers, first time home sellers, and those looking to get into real estate investing. This information will be posted on our website and Facebook page along with opportunities for our followers to win cool prizes by participating in fun contests!  Be sure to like us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter on our website for updates related to these fun opportunities!

In the near future, we are looking to expand our team with other real estate professionals across the valley who share our passion for helping others and providing excellence in real estate services! We look forward to providing the resources, coaching, and leadership needed to help newer agents achieve unprecedented levels of success in their real estate careers.

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