My goal is simple - to sell your home for top dollar with the least amount of stress. With most of my listings selling quickly and with multiple offers, I have developed a winning approach over many years.
Early on I will consult with you to evaluate your property, give a price range based on recent local sales, discuss and arrange any updates or repairs and create a go-to-market plan. Sometimes it makes sense to do some updating. Often, it is more profitable and sensible to make the house sparkle, but sell it “as is”. I'll help you understand the options and make the right choice. I can also bring in trusted contractors and coordinate all the work for you.
Gorgeous staging and beautiful photography are the standard in this market. Buyers begin their home search online, so properties must look their absolute best in photos. I hire excellent stagers, painters, cleaners, repairmen and landscapers who can make your home shine, and I oversee the entire schedule to an on time completion. I arrange stunning professional photography so that your home will stand out online and attract a broad audience. I also coordinate the appropriate pre-sale inspections to share with potential buyers.
When it’s time to set a price, I will give you an up-to-the-moment market analysis and gather pricing feedback from 25 Village agents to present you with a data-driven recommendation. After I help you set the right price, I market your home on the MLS, across all major real estate websites and apps, in local print outlets, to your neighbors and on social media. My goal is to generate high-traffic open houses that build excitement and sell your home quickly, and for top dollar.
Real Estate contracts are complicated, and I know them inside and out. Getting into contract is one thing, but holding a deal together through closing can sometimes be another. I will guide you through selecting the best buyer for your home based not just on price, but also terms and conditions. I advise you through negotiations and help you avoid any tricky pitfalls. I will get you from a signed contract across the escrow finish line, seamlessly.
I often work with trustees, investors, and other sellers who live out of the area and need "boots on the ground" to manage the whole process. If needed, the entire sale can be coordinated from afar.
Not every seller wants a public listing. Whether it's for privacy, timing or personal reasons, some of my clients prefer to sell quietly, and an off-market sale can be the right fit. With more than a decade of relationships across Lamorinda, including top agents at Village Associates and beyond, past clients and buyers actively looking, I can bring your home directly to qualified buyers without putting it on the open market.
We'll talk honestly about whether a private sale makes sense for your goals, including the tradeoffs. Either way, you'll get the same personal service: you work directly with me at every step, and your sale is handled with care and complete discretion.
Early in your search, I can connect you to reputable local lenders to arrange financing, if needed. I will acquaint you with neighborhoods, tour with you, preview properties on your behalf, and arrange showings until you find the right home. I live and breathe our market, and I tour every new listing in Lamorinda each week so I'm in the know. I also use my network to gain access to many "pocket listings" and off-market properties.
I will never try to convince you a property is right for you. Trying to "sell" a home to a buyer is not in my DNA; I trust that you'll know the perfect fit when you see it. My job is to get access to great properties, help you understand the market, and point out the best opportunities. I will help decipher the disclosure packet and seller reports, which we can be daunting. Then when you are ready, I will help guide you through the process of writing a winning offer.
When you've identified the home you'd like to purchase, I will be ready to help write a winning offer. Multiple offer situations are the norm in Lamorinda, and I know what it takes to come out on top. I will analyze recent sales prices for similar homes, gather information from agents in my network, help you understand various contingencies and terms and whenever possible, find our more about the sellers' motivations. I deliver everything in a professional, compelling package for the listing agent to present to the seller.
After you are in contract, there is still work to do. I'll guide you through inspections, smart negotiations, escrow deadlines, finalizing your loan and the other steps to closing.
Purchasing a home is not without its stresses. My job is to help you through the process in a straightforward way so you can start the next chapter of your life.