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Perfect Starter Home
Written by Seth Chalnick | December 2, 2009 7:36 PM Home Buying in EscondidoNo comments | 19 views -
A Few Words Are Worth a Thousand Pictures
Written by Seth Chalnick | November 17, 2009 5:03 PM Home Buying in San DiegoNo comments | 51 viewsI love getting testimonials from clients, but there is something particularly awesome about getting validation from peers too. This card came from the listing agent of a home that was sold to a buyer I represented :)
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4424 Calle Mar De Armonia
Written by Seth Chalnick | November 10, 2009 7:27 PM Home Buying in Carmel ValleyNo comments | 64 views
5bd/3ba mountain/hill view with turnkey upgrades in Carmel Valley.
A few words from the client...
"Seth's attention to detail, strong negotiating skills and expertise in real estate as well as loan processing was critical in making my first-time home buying experience a successful one. He was truly a partner from beginning to end - he listened and created a plan based on my needs, provided excellent counsel when asked and walked me through every stage of the process. I am so happy to have worked with Seth as his leadership and no pressure approach was the perfect fit for me - I'm looking forward to building lots of good memories in my new home!"
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Hot Listing Alert
Written by Seth Chalnick | October 4, 2009 11:33 AM Home Buying in CardiffNo comments | 75 viewsHey, I posted this on 10/4... predicting it would go pending within a week. It went pending the next day! I guess I do know my shizzle.
Bet this listing goes pending within a week:
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How I Roll
Written by Seth Chalnick | September 30, 2009 5:30 PM Home Buying in San DiegoNo comments | 72 views
I received an email today from an old friend. We worked together at a mortgage bank. She became a loan officer at a large bank... and I became an self-promoting blogger.She has a mortgage client who is unhappy with their real estate agent, and she wanted to know if it would be ok to present my name and one other as a referral. She diplomatically explained why she is presenting more than just one name... that the client had requested several options.
This is awesome! And thanks for setting the background, which I totally understand. I am grateful for the opportunity to compete. I look forward to speaking with him when he calls.
I replied back straight away without thinking too much about it... and it really struck me, after the fact, how much my reply lies at the very core of my business offering... and then I wished for way to shamelessly self promote it... echemm:
Meantime, my approach will be to set realistic expectations straight out of the gate. I will present my take on the market, which will likely address some of the issues that made him frustrated in the past… and while I can’t magically increase the amount of active listings for sale… I will:- grant access to the same inventory as everyone else
- offer killer technology to make his life easier
- recommend ways to work smarter, not harder
- lend strong negotiation skills to protect his interests
- commit to showing him as many homes as it takes without any sort of pressure until he finds the perfect home at a price he likes
- give examples of how well you and I have worked together in the past, that he’s in great hands with you as their LO
In return, I will ask for him to commit to working with me as their agent. I won’t expect him to do this until I earn his trust and his business. It is our company policy to sign a “buyer’s broker” agreement along with the first offer submitted and my clients rarely if ever take issue.
Thanks a million, and I look forward to helping you close more purchases in this crazy market than ever before!
sc - grant access to the same inventory as everyone else
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2540 Chestnut Avenue
Written by Seth Chalnick | September 28, 2009 5:04 PM Home Buying in CarlsbadNo comments | 53 views
4bd/2ba panoramic view in Carlsbad.
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14030 Condesa Drive
Written by Seth Chalnick | September 28, 2009 5:03 PM Home Buying in Del MarNo comments | 43 views
4bd/2ba ocean view cottage in Del Mar.
A few words from the client...
“Seth was fantastic in helping us find a house and settle in Del Mar. We knew from the moment we talked to him that he really knows what he is talking about and he understood exactly what our requirements were without wasting our time. We appreciated how he knew the right questions to ask, with the intension of safeguarding us, and at the same time he was absolutely transparent and honest about the pros and cons of every house.
After the house was selected, he made sure that all the necessary paperwork was done and signed by both parties in time and because of him, we have moved in exactly on the date we wanted. It’s been a really smooth process and my family and I were really happy to relax with the confidence that our needs and requirements were being looked at.
Apart from his professional experience and competence, he is also a very friendly guy with whom you can talk very easily.
Having said that, I have no hesitation in recommending Seth if you are thinking in moving to California. You can be sure you will be well taken care of.”
-Francisco & Ines d.C.
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