9/14/2008
 (IRVING, TX – September 14, 2008) – With higher gas prices and foreclosures looming over buyers, builders and Realtors, a North Texas residential real estate specialist has developed an aggressive strategy to help.
Donna Lasater, a well-known Realtor specializing in Dallas’ suburban communities, has launched an innovative program to take buyers directly to foreclosed properties on weekly tours on her 14-person luxury mini-bus. Ms. Lasater is also a part of the Southwest Dallas County office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Dallas/Fort Worth (CBDFW).
“We’re experiencing a unique time in real estate with more choices in real estate including an increase in foreclosures,” says Sue Meyer, president and chief operating officer of CBDFW.
“The faster properties in foreclosure are re-absorbed into the privately owned sector, the better it is for everyone,” says Ms. Lasater.
Ms. Lasater’s first Foreclosure Bus Tour began in July, originating at her DeSoto office with 13 prospective buyers who visited homes in DeSoto. At least one offer came the day of that tour, and the advertising on the bus has generated a number of phone calls and e-mails.
Current Saturday expeditions rotate among Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Midlothian, Red Oak, Grand Prairie, Lancaster and Mansfield.
“We create an ideal opportunity to put buyers and properties together in a highly efficient experience,” she says. “Prospective buyers save the gas and eliminate the challenge of locating properties, tracking down information and driving all over the place.” The luxurious bus is outfitted with velour seating, air conditioning and even a wheelchair lift.
Ms. Lasater says all of the tour homes are good values that give buyers instant equity. “We’re covering all price ranges and all subdivisions for a comprehensive assessment of opportunities,” she notes.
Besides hosting the free home tours, she also sends e-mails upon request, providing a daily-updated list of addresses, prices and other information.
Touring home buyers share their trip with a team of specialists: mortgage lenders, inspectors, title workers and repair services. “We’re covering every aspect of the home-buying experience,” she says. “First-time buyers, move-up buyers and investors will have all the resources they need to make an informed decision about the home-buying process.”
A 28-year real estate veteran with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Dallas/Fort Worth, Ms. Lasater consistently wins top honors in listings and sales and has developed a reputation as the go-to Realtor for the metroplex’ southern sector. She is a familiar figure in civic and volunteer activities.
The Lasater Team includes her daughter Kenya Carr, Realtor and assistant for the past 15 years, and two former clients who became team members: Realtor Kathy Miller, a five-year team veteran and buyer's agent, and Louise Spencer, a six-year team veteran.
Buyers can contact Ms. Lasater at 469-567-1421 or visit www.cbdfw.com/donnalasater.
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