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Some things are hard to measure, and others are easy. Success in a real estate sale is easy. It occurs when the "SOLD" sign is in your front yard. And having that occur as quickly as possible is the goal of every real estate agent and every home seller.

You have undoubtedly heard that old saying about the "hard way" and the "easy way" to do something. The hard way to get the "SOLD" sign up is to try and sell it yourself. The easy way is to use the services of a real estate sales professional, someone who is not only trained to get it sold, but to get as much for your home as the market will bear.

Remember, the agent doesn't get paid until your home is "SOLD". And the amount they earn in commission is dependent upon the amount of the sale. That's a lot of genuine motivation to do the job right. Save yourself headaches and frustration when you are ready to sell--call a professional real estate agent.

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1334 East Republic Road
Springfield, MO, 65804
Office: 417-447-4968
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Ethel Curbow has been selling real estate in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area since 1981. A former teacher and Army wife who moved more than 15 times, Ethel has helped hundreds move over the past 26 years. Ethel was born and reared in the Branson, MO area, graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield, and has a Masters Degree from Emporia State College, Emporia, Kansas.

For the past 20+ years, Ethel has been the top producer for Coldwell Banker Vanguard, REALTORS and was third in the Northern Region for Coldwell Banker Affiliates in 2006 and among the top 1% for Coldwell Banker Affiliates nationally. She has been in the top 10 in the Midwest Region for Coldwell Banker for the past few years and in the top 10 Internationally in 1998. REALTOR Magazine recently listed Ethel in the top 100 REALTORS in the nation and, in 2006, Wall Street Journal listed Ethel in the top 100 REALTORS in the nation for number of transactions. Other awards include Best REALTOR by the Springfield News Leader and Outstanding Alum from Missouri State University.

Ethel attributes her success to the great team who works for her, loyal customers, a supportive husband, and the fact that she loves her job. "I have made so many wonderful friends and it gives me great satisfaction being instrumental in helping them with one of their most important transactions -- that of buying or selling a home." On a personal note, Ethel has been married forever(ha) and has two married daughters and three granddaughters.

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