Why Us

A real estate agent is a professional salesperson, one who sells a particular product and/or service, in this case real estate. Not all real estate agents are REALTORS®–which is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® subscribe to a particular code of ethics and are held accountable for any alleged violation of those ethics as well as standards of performance, which in many cases goes beyond state law.

Kenneth and Debra are proud to be members in good standing of both the Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS® as well as the National Association of REALTORS®. In short, we are professionals.

Kenneth and Debra own Garber & Garber A Real Estate Brokerage in Gardnerville NV where Debra serves as the Broker.  Prior to establishing their own firm, they were associated with RE/MAX in Nevada; Kenneth continues to be affiliated with RE/MAX Tahoe Today in South Lake Tahoe, CA for his California license. 

For your consideration, below is listed reasons to hire, not just a real estate agent, but a REALTOR®, and not just any REALTOR®–but Kenneth and Debra Garber.

  1. There is accountability for our performance;
  2. We have the ability to obtain the most reasonable, and at times the highest, fair market value, for your house;
  3. We have the ability to sell your house in a reasonable amount of time;
  4. We have access to more buyer exposure;
  5. When enlisting our services as a REALTOR®, buyers tend to pay closer to the listing price;
  6. We, as REALTORS® are able to shop;
  7. We have “limited authority” and can answer the prospect’s questions without diminishing the negotiating power of the sellers;
  8. We have the ability of marketing the property through multimedia avenues;
  9. We possess a larger buying source;
  10. We can, and do, objectively appraise (render an educated opinion) as to the fair market value of the house;
  11. We are able to evaluate the condition of the property from the “eyes of the buyer”;
  12. We are able to minimize the amount of worry and inconvenience associated with the sale of the property;
  13. We have the ability to “pre-qualify” prospects;
  14. Accompany prospects to view the property;
  15. We provide follow up the sale through to closing and assist in the timing of the various phases of the transaction;
  16. We have access to local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc.
  17. We have proven negotiation skills (price, financing, terms, date of possession, and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment);
  18. We provide due diligence during the evaluation of the property: various home inspections, dry rot, asbestos, mold, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests-just to name a few. We will assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these inspections and provide you with written reports;
  19. We review the preliminary title report and make sure the title is marketable and not clouded in any area;
  20. We research the property for any bonds and assessments, easements on the property;
  21. We are educated in current market conditions that may affect the fair market value of your house as well as the number of days on the market;
  22. We will market your property to other cooperating real estate agents across the nation, if necessary. Over 50% of sales are cooperative.
  23. We function as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a multiple listing service or other network;
  24. We know when, where and how to advertise your property. National Association of REALTORS® studies show that 84% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts.

Although this list is not all-inclusive, when deciding to sell your house it is imperative to seriously consider paying for the services of a professional. Selling and purchasing a piece of property is one of the largest business transactions you may ever execute.

Kenneth and Debra Garber want to be your REALTORS® of choice. After all, your life does not stop while you are selling your house.