As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
About Derek
Derek Sankey began selling real estate in Southeastern Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island in 1999. He quickly grew his career by helping friends and family buy and sell their homes. Derek then moved into investment properties, commercial and all aspects of residential sales including rentals with great success. In 2002 he opened Sankey Real Estate which he now oversees the day to day operation of the company along with his continued dedication to helping sellers and buyers with all of their real estate needs. He has reputation of being a closer, very straightforward, honest, fair, hard working and diligent.
Derek expanded his knowledge in 2005 when he started working REO’s, Foreclosures, Short Sales and HUD properties. This experience has provided him with the ability to negotiate through some of the most difficult sales. He ran a 5 agent elite team that oversaw multiple properties at once. This required strong communication and management skills to coordinate all of the tasks required with REO’s. Local sellers and buyers have now utilized his knowledge to assist them in selling and buying their properties.
Derek also invests in real estate properties to flip and hold. The types of properties he’s invested in are single family, multifamily and vacation properties. He owns multiple properties now with his invest group throughout New England. The properties he’s owned have been in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts giving him further experience to pass along to his customers and clients.
Derek grew up in the North Attleboro and Mansfield. He graduated from North Attleboro High School in 1988. He has lived in the area his whole life which has been an asset to his real estate career for knowing the area well. When not selling real estate, he enjoys spending time with his wife Kerri and his four children. He also enjoys time in their Maine home and the outdoors. Golf, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling and cars are of other interest to Derek.
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Testimonials
"Mary Nelson sold my condo and was fantastic with this difficult sale. We had multiple offers on day one, and she was clear and communicative throughout - settling with a best and final amid a flurry of communication on our deadline day.. And that's where the fun started, as we were trying to close within 30 days, and the property management company is head shakingly impossible with paperwork and professionalism. Mary was a dogged warrior, going above and beyond any call of duty to get the required certifications from the ridiculously incompetent company and their reps. Which really leaves unsaid every other thing she did - arranging electricians quickly, going back and forth about minor changes in the final agreement (which was delayed a few days due to buyer issues) I highly recommend Mary Nelson and would gladly work with her again. Great Job."
-Walt Yarbrough, Client
"I took a recommendation from a friend and called Derek when I wanted to find a realtor to sell my house. It only took the first minute on the phone and I knew I wanted Derek to sell my property. His knowledge of the market was spot on. I truly believe he got me top dollar for my home. He was always available to answer any questions I had. Beginning with the offer, to the P&S, home Inspection and final walk through. He was right there explaining it all to you. His communication skills are exceptional. I always knew what was happening and when. Without hesitation I would use Derek again to either buy or sell a home."
-Mario Costa, Client
"Sankey Real Estate provided a phenomenal experience both selling our home and simultaneously purchasing a new one. All of this was accomplished within a forty day timeframe. The owner Derek was extremely responsive to our communications and knowledgable of all aspects of the real estate transaction process. He was easy to speak with and prompt in securing and forwarding documents to where they needed to be (usually within 24 hrs). I would (and have) recommended him to customers looking to purchase any type of residential real estate. Both as a buyer and seller agent, I would contract with Sankey Real Estate again without hesitation. Other friends who have used them after our experience feel the same way and can’t say anything but nice things about their experience."
-Michael Demers, Client
"Derek was always available for questions and not afraid to offer his valuable opinion. When we were searching for our house he was there every step of the way. Buying a home can be extremely stressful and daunting, but Derek’s wealth of knowledge and calm demeanor made our process easy and stress free."
-Andy Chretien, Client