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Carl Medford

Trulia Pro Trulia Mayor
"Helping you write the next chapter in your life.™"
Experience:
Owner for The Next Stage January 2004—present
Fully Certified Home Staging Company, ASP, IAHSP. The Next Stage provides comprehensive…
Realtor for Windermere Properties of the East Bay June 2006—present
Full service Realtor whose purpose statement is, "Helping You Write The Next Chapter In…
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Specialties:
In addition to his skills as a Realtor, Carl is a licensed general contractor and uses this expertise in innovative ways: helping sellers maximize their ... show more
Certifications
& Awards:
* #1 HomeGain.com Realtor in the San Francisco East Bay for 2007 and 2008
* Received HomeGain.com's State Top Performer Award for 2008
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Interests:
Reading, writing, gourmet cooking, traveling, building custom furniture
About:
With the motto of, “Helping You Write The Next Chapter In Your Life,”™ Carl is passionate about providing the absolute best in customer service! ... show more
Testimonials:
"We would love to thank you for your tremendous service in selling our home in Newark, Ca ., in August “2007". You and your team; Michelle Daniels, ... show more
Carl Medford answered:
Jane:

There are SO many factors here – but the biggest is whether or not you “fit.”

There are some people that are a joy to work with and then there some that are … not so much. Some exude confidence and knowledge, others don’t seem to be able to answer a single question or they project the impression that they don’t know what they are doing.

YOU are the one buying the house – you are the one who sets the standards and expectations. If you feel your agent is not meeting either, let them know. It might be a very simple misunderstanding. However, if you have a gut feeling that all is not going well … go with your gut, sever the relationship in a professional manner and move on. That gut feeling is not likely to go away.

Usually a call and/or email with a simple explanation will work. If you have a buyer/broker agreement, you may need to wait until it expires before you can start to work with another Realtor. Most Realtors, even if there is a contract, understand that sometimes things just aren’t working and will release you from any contract.

Take time to develop a list of expectations and standards for the next Realtor, interview a few, be brutally honest with them and then choose one that works for you. - Earlier today

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