TAYLOR MADE

Leisel L. Taylor and Donnell Taylor

~ Owners of Taylor Made Team ~

Keller Williams

Preferred Properties

~ Real Estate ~

By Rodney Wayne Branche
Copa Style Magazine Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

Leisel L. Taylor

Copa: Where are you and Donnell from?

Leisel: I'm from Port of Spain, Trinidad. Donnell is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Copa: What schools have you attended?

Leisel: My high school was Holy Name Convent in Port of Spain, Trinidad. I then received my Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Howard University in Washington, DC. Donnell graduated from Forestville High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Donnell Taylor

Copa: When did you both become interested in the world of Real Estate and why?

Leisel: Donnell and I were tired of living paycheck to paycheck and we knew that there was a better way. We became interested in the world of Real Estate. We saw it as an opportunity to provide a better life for our family and leave a legacy for our children.

Copa: What did you both do before embarking on your Real Estate experience?

Leisel: I was a Senior Accountant at a large non-profit organization. Donnell was the Mailroom Supervisor at the same company.

Copa: Please share with me the catalyst which made the business blossom to what it is now.

Leisel: The biggest catalyst was when we made the decision to invest in our business and hire a coach. Our first coach shared with us the tools, systems and people that are necessary to have and build a successful and profitable organization.

Copa: How would you both describe good service to your client to make them comfortable in what may be the largest decision of their lives?

Leisel: We focus on the client's needs and wants when searching for their home. Our clients are comfortable because we ensure that they know that the home buying process is all about them and finding out what works for their family.

Copa: What's are the 4 most important things home buyers must consider before embarking on their journey to buying a new home?

Leisel:

What type of monthly payment that a buyer can afford comfortably?
Credit is also important.
Most lenders now have a minimum credit score of 680 in order to be pre-approved for a loan.
What type of house will suit the buyer and their family?

Copa: How long does the process usually take before closing on a property?

Leisel: Depending on the type of financing that a buyer has been qualified for, the closing process can take anywhere from 30 to 45 days.

Copa: What are the 3 most important things sellers need to do before placing their home on the market?

Leisel:

Declutter is the one of the things a seller must do when ready to sell their house. Potential buyers need to be able to see the available space that a home offers.
Check the major systems in the house such as the appliances, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC to ensure that they are in working order.
Make minor repairs to the house. Replacing worn carpet and even a fresh coat of paint can make a difference in list price on the sale of the house.

Copa: What does the future hold for Taylor Made Team and it's services their customers?

Leisel: We are continually focused on improving the services that we provide to our clients. We are seeking new partnerships where we can highlight businesses in our community and provide as much visibility to them as possible.

For more information on TAYLOR MADE TEAM:

www.taylormadeteamdmv.com/