Information for Home Buyers in Piedmont and Oakland, California

My focus is to make the process of buying a home as efficient and seamless as possible. It is my job to support you in finding the right home with the best possible terms, and to assist you through the entire process. This section will help explain the process of buying a home. This material will familiarize you with the various activities, documents and procedures that you will experience in the purchase of your home.

I am a full time professional real estate agent based in Piedmont, California. I am well-versed in the legal aspects of real estate practice and I am licensed by the State of California to provide real estate services. I abide by a strict Code of Ethics to provide you with the highest level of service. Affiliated with The GRUBB Company, I am part of a team of 55 experienced Realtors ® with a wealth of real estate knowledge and various market resources. I am committed to serving you with integrity and respect.

A large part of my work is performed “behind the scenes”: previewing homes, researching comparable sales, gaining market knowledge, evaluating changing legislation and maintaining my professional credentials. For every hour I spend showing you homes, I will spend numerous hours in preparation. I constantly acquire new and updated information that will help me to better serve you.

I work entirely on commission, which I receive only if I initiate and complete a transaction. I am compensated only when all of your needs have been satisfied and you take ownership of your new home.

SERVICES FOR OAKLAND / PIEDMONT HOME BUYERS

I perform the following services for my clients interested in purchasing a home:

• Educate you about current market conditions
• Obtain a Buyer’s Relocation Package for you
• Conduct a daily search for appropriate properties
• Schedule immediate showings of appropriate properties
• Provide experienced counsel when writing a competitive offer
• Provide you with a list of reputable lenders
• Provide you with a list of qualified and licensed inspectors
• Help you visualize cosmetic updating
• Provide utilities, phone list, and change of address forms prior to close of escrow
• Furnish a DMV Driver’s Handbook and Voters Registration Card (for out-of-state residents)
• Be present at escrow signing appointment at the title company
• Provide a complete file at the close of escrow
• Offer continued service beyond the sale