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IN REAL ESTATE IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS AND THE SOONER YOU START THE BETTER.
YOU WANT TO KNOW IT ALL
Keys to Smart Home Buying and Selling
Please read all of the following to get the most out of this site
This is an excellent place to start if you are serious or just looking for information about buying or selling real estate in San Francisco
or Northern San Mateo County and are not currently working with a Realtor®, or If you need help finding that "right" Real Estate Professional in another area I would be happy to provide assistance.
The following is a free service, provided by me, no obligation.
How to us this site
There are three ways to search for all properties for sale in the San Francisco and San Mateo Multiple Listing Services.
1. Use the big red search links above for each county (no e-mail, only active properties)
2. Track the homes in the area of interest (e -mail required, active, pending and sold)
3. Talk to me and I will do it all for you (real person required)
Instructions and more for #2
Start by using the listing alert service (this free service is connected to both the San Francisco and San Mateo"MLS" Multiple Listing Service) along with your personal listing alert organizer, in conjunction with the maps on my site, to select the type of property, the area you want to search, minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms and a price range, this will allow you to do an organized, automatically updated search for all listings (all listings from all companies not just some) that enter the market (active), and if requested, see when they go into contract (pending) and see how much they sell for when they close escrow (sold). You will also receive information regarding local schools, maps and driving directions, neighborhood profile and much more for each listing sent to your confidential e-mail. Truly a remarkable service. Check it out for yourself.
You can also be set up in (usually) under 5 minutes by calling me direct at 415-682-6634 or 650-697-6567
I will need to verify your search through my site and then, if or when you request it, set up the search for the automatic pending and sold activity for any past period of time, these will be sent to your e-mail, updated daily, weekly or you set the time frame (just let me know).
For Buyers:
As a buyer or a seller you want to know it all. Track the listing and sales activity in your area of interest and see what agents see when they see it.
Start by using the Listing Alert system and your personal listing alert organizer, (See # 2 above) then I will, if you don't have one already, help with finding a lender.Show all the properties of interest, review and discuss all reports, inspections and disclosures and obtain any that may be missing or needed so that you will know as much as possible about the property. I will provide a CMA (comparative market analysis) review current market conditions and assist in writing the offer, with the proper contingencies for your protection, and still make it attractive to the seller. I will be there every step of the way including after the sale should any problems arise. I want your business the next time you need a Realtor.
For Sellers:
You can obtain an approximate value of the property in mind by checking the sales price of the "sold" comparable properties, in your specific area, automatically updated and sent to your personal listing alert organizer by e-mail or click here for a mini market analysis sent to your e-mail within 24 hours.
If you decide to work with Coldwell-Banker & Andrew La Mont and when you are ready I will 1. Assist you in preparing your home for sale by arranging any fix up or painting needed, staging, obtaining the "right" inspections, required reports and all disclosures, opening escrow (no cost) to make sure title is clear and check for any easements or liens that may affect the sale, prepare all marketing material and assist in the proper pricing of the property.(Done up front) 2. Market your home with leading edge techniques.(People need to see the property). 3. Represent you in negotiations to get top dollar 4.Protect you through the transaction and cover the backside. (Less Risk)
The strategy is to provide all the information to the buyers (before they write the offer) in order to facilitate the highest number of "as is" offers in the shortest time, for the most amount of money that the market will bare.
Some Past S.F. Sales
Note: If you want to search in San Mateo County you can search by the city or the neighborhood. Use the map of San Mateo to locate the city of interest.
Note: If you want to search in San Francisco and surrounding neighborhoods use the San Francisco MLS map, it will show you the numbers of the of the districts and names of the sub-districts(2e = central sunset) these names correspond to the names of the areas in your listing alert search.
I will not call you to ask for your business but do ask that you consider using my services when you are ready to make a move or preferably a little while before (the earlier the better) so I can be in the best position to help.
This information along with the Buyer and Seller tips, San Francisco or San Mateo Monthly Market Condition, General Information for San Francisco and/or San Mateo (required disclosures) and the other free sources on my site will let you approach the market in an educated manner and understand both the San Francisco and/or the San Mateo purchase contracts.
All this information is free with no obligation.
If you have a property to sell, or are a buyer looking to purchase that first/ next home, or need help with any commercial real estate, you will find useful information about the current market condition, how to choose the "right" property or marketing package, as well as the proper inspections, making an offer, negotiating, financing, mortgage rates, moving, and everything else involved in making an informed real estate decision in today´s market.
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