Florian Santos

Like stones across a brook, there are multiple steps on the path to a successful sale, each with its own challenges and responsibilities.

From decluttering and disclosures to a toast after the close you can rely on me to manage the entire process.

1. Property Preparation
2. Getting the word out
3. Tracking the action
4. Negotiating a winning offer

MARKETING YOUR HOME INVOLVES THINKING STRATEGICALLLY

MY JOB IS TO CATCH THE ATTENTION OF YOUR PERFECT BUYER

GETTING THE WORD OUT...

Who will fall in love with your home? Are they young professionals, retirees or a family with children? Will your buyer be a theatre-goer or baseball fan, a gourmand or a gardener?

Is your home close to schools, parks or trails? Is a downtown shopping area within walking distance? Where are the nearest restaurants? Is public transportation nearby?

Of course, the house itself is a central consideration. I'll assess your floorplan, yard and lighting in addition to the nuts and bolts of square footage, finishes, kitchen size and amenities, dining areas, living room usage, room size and the number of bedrooms and baths.

Once we receive an offer - or several - you have a big decision to make. I manage all the details, right up to a seamless close.

Here are my to-do's:

• Create a detailed spreadsheet to compare multiple offers
• Verify buyer's ability to meet contingencies.
• Negotiate the best possible price with good terms.
• Provide you with an escrow timeline once we're in contract.
• Be present for the appraisal and provide comparable sales, if needed.
• Read all inspection reports obtained by the buyer
• Stay on top of all paperwork
• Let you know immediately when escrow has closed.

 How are you doing? Even though you may not be in the market to buy right now, I am always here for your questions and advice, and I always have time when you’re ready to take a look at some homes in person.

You can never be too “in the know” when it comes to real estate! Are you getting closer to wanting to look at homes? I don't want to fall behind in meeting your needs. 

What's your purchase timeline looking like now?

WANT TO GRAB COFFEE?

LET'S GRAB COFFEE AND DISCUSS HOW I CAN HELP YOU WITH WITH YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS - OR, WE CAN MEET ON ZOOM-WHETHER IT IS NOW OR IN 6 MONTHS -

YOU CAN'T GET STARTED TOO EARLY IN THIS MARKET! 

1. Personalized Advocacy: As a buyer, you gain a dedicated representative who listens to your desires and works diligently to find homes that align with your life goals and dreams. Your house hunting process is both efficient and tailored to your preference.
2. Fiduciary Duty: Your buyer's agent has a big responsibility: they are legally obliged to act in your best interests, offer unbiased advice, and protect you from potential pitfalls in the buying process.
3. Financing Guidance: your agent will help you understand the pre-approval process and various financing options, ensuring you're financially prepared and competitive as a buyer.
4. Expert Guidance: You will be able to navigate complex real estate transactions with your agent's advice on critical documents and inspection reports, including home and pest inspections, point of sale ordinances and the contract process, lending, appraisal and escrow.
5. Access to Vetted Professionals: Gain access to your agent's list of vetted contractors, vendors, attorneys, and CPAs specialized in real estate. This network will be invaluable for inspections, repairs, and legal advice.
6. Personalized Home Tours: Enjoy private home tours at your convenience so that you can assess each property's fit with your lifestyle in peace and quiet.
7. Experienced Navigation: Homebuying is a complex and nuanced process. Having an experienced agent by your side ensures that nothing is overlooked.
8. Market Insight: Benefit from your agent's understanding of local market dynamics, including insights on seller motivations and hidden inventory. This can be your competitive edge. Your agent also provides the latest market trends and growth patterns, and they identify (and help mitigate ) potential risks.
9. Skilled Negotiation: An agent's negotiation skill can secure the best possible price on your terms, potentially saving you thousands.
10. Closing Assistance: From explaining paperwork to coordinating with lenders, your agent makes sure the path to closing is a smooth one.
11. Post-Purchase Support: Benefit from continued support after escrow closes, including community resources, and more.
12. Emotional Support: Buying a home can be stressful; your agent offers important support, making the process as stress-free as possible.

By choosing to work with me as a buyer's  agent, you ensure that the search for your dream home is guided by expertise, personalized to your needs, and protected at every step.

To be honest, a home purchase is not entirely linear. Your transaction will generate multiple activities that go on at once, or seem to. Your lender is working to approve your loan while inspectors are looking for termites. I'm looking at comparable sales, while you're signing disclosures. Juggling these many tasks and timelines is my job.

A - At your service

B - Beginnings

C - Contracts

D - Done!