What does ‘going the extra mile’ mean to you in a real estate transaction? Does it mean your agent answers the phone day and night (or sends texts if you prefer)? Does it mean having access to off-market opportunities and keeping you apprised of them? Does it mean killer negotiating tactics, detailed pricing analysis or comprehensive marketing? Here at Homes of Silicon Valley, we agree that every one of those qualities is desirable and important – but not really anything ‘extra’ – just a traditional part of our job. The above-listed items are features we would consider vital to any transaction, and signs of experience and commitment.
When we strive to truly go the ‘extra mile’ for our clients – we seek to provide services that don’t just exceed your expectations for the buying or selling of your home – but for truly enjoying home ownership as a whole! When we created our business model of an ideal transaction, we decided it would not start when the sale sign goes up in the yard, or stop when you get the keys to your new home. Quite often the work (or as we say – fun!) begins once we meet for the first time….and ends well…in many cases it never does!
In this week’s blog, we wanted to share what many of you only come to find out once you have the opportunity to work with us – that we are going to be much more than your real estate agent – but your staging advisor, paint color companion, flooring fanatic, roofing enthusiast – you get the idea. We provide a network of resources and over three decades of home ownership expertise to make sure that the ease of your transaction extends into the phase of lifestyle and enjoyment that follows. Here is what we do to make sure we go the extra mile for both buyers and sellers!
FOR BUYERS
| Provide access to local, highly-regarded lenders, insurance agents, financial professionals and tax advisors as needed
| Administer pre-closing consulting including HUD review and supervision of document preparation
| Help translate home inspection results into pre-move ‘must-do’ list
| Guide 'wish list' items into action - including budgeting and timeline creation
| Refer qualified contractors, painters, repair specialists, etc.
| Advise on plug & play paint/flooring/countertops/furnishings to match various home décor types
| Coordinate move-in
| Offer introductions, referrals, advice and assistance on any home and lifestyle related questions as long as you own your current home – and your next one (or more!)
For a complete list of buyer services, visit: http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Buyer-Services
FOR SELLERS
| Advise on repairs and improvements that will minimize your out-of-pocket expenditure but maximize your ROI and make introductions as needed for task completion
| Provide access to highly-qualified, local home preparation providers for any needed home maintenance inside and out (housekeeping professionals, gardeners, power washing services, window washers, etc.)
| Order/arrange accomplished and reputable inspections and title reports needed to prepare pre-sale disclosures that will build buyer confidence
| Present various staging strategies that accommodate your lifestyle during the home showing process
| Offer plug & play paint/flooring/décor solutions that highlight your home’s best features
| Assume coordination for any post-contract work to be completed
| Help create continuity with move-out and move-in timeline of next home
| Offer introductions, referrals, advice and assistance on any home and lifestyle related questions as you make your next transition
For a complete list of seller services, visit: http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Seller-Services
Here is a sneak peek of what can be accomplished together! We specialize in blending old and new, modern and memorable and simple yet stunning. We can help you determine when and where premium carpet, affordable flooring and knockout neutrals make the most sense for you as a buyer, seller or investor.
We’d by lying if we said we didn’t enjoy the transaction component of the real estate process – because hey, that’s our job and what we’ve built our reputation doing! But even more so, we love that our clients know and feel that they can always pick up the phone, pop by the office or shoot us a text to ask a question, gather an opinion and share the many milestones and memories they are making in their home sweet home!
Happy buying & selling,
Mark & Jason