• Meet the Sellers and give opinion on what areas of the home can be improved upon to maximize the sales price at the most minimum dollar outlay to the seller.
• Order inspections, thereby controlling the choice of the inspectors.
• Open escrow and review preliminary report
• Order review of Geological Reports.
• Assist sellers in securing economical repair people, suppliers, painters, etc.
• Again review current market and sales prices before setting the final sales price for a property.

Marketing and Property...

• Place the property on the Multiple Listing Services making the property accessible to over 4000 local realtors.
• Place listings on the internet.
• Hold realtor tours with local realtor groups.
• Advertise in the San Jose Mercury News.
• Hold open houses.

Working with Buyers...

• I listen to what their needs and wants are, ask questions to ascertain more clearly what will fit their desires.
• I recommend mortgage lenders to prequalify the buyers so they will know how much they can afford, what their payments will be, and assist in clearing up credit problems.
• I preview properties to save the buyers time before we go out and start or search.
• I share my expertise of the areas, values, benefits and shortcomings of the listings, properties and look at the problems that may affect value.
• Before an offer is written up, I do an extensive market analysis of the surrounding area to determine the past sales prices and proper offering price.

Working with both Buyers and Sellers...

• Negotiate with cooperating agents and explain fully how an offer will affect my client.
• Fill out many mandatory addendums necessary and be sure all the reports are ordered and received.
• Keep in communication with my clients.
• Assist my clients with their necessary repairs deemed by the contract.
• Follow up on the buyer's loan, processing and appraisal of property.
• Review closing statement and accuracy of charges to my clients.
• Be present with the client at the Closing of Escrow.
• When the transaction has recorded, still be available to handle any problems that may arise afterwards.