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Hi, I'm Leonardo and I'm part of The Leonardo Team. Thanks for checking our website. This website is filled with amazing and important information about Real Estate and the Coachella Valley. We have a great team of enthusiastic professionals that are here to assist you, buying, selling or leasing your property. If you are thinking of Selling your home, you will find valuable info about what you need to know before putting your house on the market, staging, and more. Call us for a free consultation on what we can do for you and discuss the better marketing strategy to sell your house. Also you can check some of the marketing we do for our clients (I have a solid background in Marketing & Advertising allied to a Bachelor's Degree in Design and Architecture). If you are planning on Buying a home, we have a package for first time buyers plus a great team to assist you with financing. You can also find some of our latest advertising in print and TV. You can check our listings (each property we list, we have a great Virtual Tour), browse the MLS, find out Open Houses schedule, Community Info for each city in the valley, Mortgage Calculator and useful information about buying or selling. If you can't find what you are looking for, call me and I will help you. Also, if you know anyone that is looking to buy or sell, please let us know. We love referrals. Our satisfaction is to see our clients happy. We work hard for our clients. That's why we keep getting repeat business. We are here to assist you. Your satisfaction is our commitment. Thanks and have a great healthy and happy 2008!
Testimonials
""We moved out here from Texas and Leonardo helped us through the process of buying property here in California. He kept us informed throughout the process." Chad and Paul, Palm Springs"
Chad and Paul Mon Apr 21, 2008
Chad and Paul Mon Apr 21, 2008
""Thanks to Leonardo and his team I was able to close on selling my property in Los Angeles and moving right into my new house in Palm Springs without any delay. His expertise and patience were amazing." Ed Nelson, Palm Springs"
Ed Nelson Mon Apr 21, 2008
Ed Nelson Mon Apr 21, 2008
""We are from the Bay Area and Leonardo helped and guided us buying our first condo in Palm Springs. He was great holding our hands and explaining step by step during the whole process." John & Brian, San Francisco"
John and Brian Mon Apr 21, 2008
John and Brian Mon Apr 21, 2008
"" The Leonardo Team were the utlimate in professionalism! We have bought and sold several homes and have never had more hardworking Realtors. We recommend them to all of our friends and acquaintances and would definately use them again." Charles & Sonja Albright, Palm Desert"
Charles and Sonja Albright Mon Apr 21, 2008
Charles and Sonja Albright Mon Apr 21, 2008
""Thank you for going above and beyond our expectations. Buying our first Real Estate in US was easier thanks to Leonardo and his team. Leonardo is very professional and knowledgeable about the market and services in the area." George & Josephine Salvalaggio, Canada"
George and Josephine Salvalaggio Mon Apr 21, 2008
George and Josephine Salvalaggio Mon Apr 21, 2008
""From our first contact, Leonardo was friendly, helpful, and always available and quick to respond to any phone call or email. At our first in-person meeting, Leonardo zeroed in on exactly what we were looking for and answered all the questions I had about local real estate as well as filling me in on the culture, demographics, weather, even good places to eat, in Palm Springs. He then proceeded to show me several properties within my criteria. I brought my wife Lisa out a couple of weeks later to meet Leonardo and look at some condos and we ended up making an offer days later. From start to finish, the entire process was fast, easy and as enjoyable as it could have been. We never once felt pressured or rushed or ignored, in fact we felt like we were Leonardo's only clients. He helped us through every step of the home buying process from start to finish and continues to make himself available for all our needs as we settle in to our new place. We both feel that we now not only know a great real estate agent in Palm Springs, but have a good friend there as well." Lisa and Jacques Dupuy, La Crescenta, CA"
Lisa and Jacques Dupuy Mon Apr 21, 2008
Lisa and Jacques Dupuy Mon Apr 21, 2008
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The Leonardo Team answered:
Hi Shortsale,
It depends on the agent representing the short sale and the negotiator as well. I have been on both sides of short sale and it has been my experience that if an agent has a good communication with the bank/negotiator then there is a possibility of counter offers being presented. Unfortunately in most cases it does not happen. Is either accepted or rejected.
Leonardo
It depends on the agent representing the short sale and the negotiator as well. I have been on both sides of short sale and it has been my experience that if an agent has a good communication with the bank/negotiator then there is a possibility of counter offers being presented. Unfortunately in most cases it does not happen. Is either accepted or rejected.
Leonardo
The Leonardo Team answered:
Hi Lc,
Well that depends on the needs of the seller. Basically if someone has good equity on a house and NEEDS to sell then now as in any other time, is a time to sell. There will be always a need to move for one reason or another. There wil be always people looking to downsize or upgrade. The real questions here is how important is for one to move in such a tough market.
Cheers.
Leonardo
Well that depends on the needs of the seller. Basically if someone has good equity on a house and NEEDS to sell then now as in any other time, is a time to sell. There will be always a need to move for one reason or another. There wil be always people looking to downsize or upgrade. The real questions here is how important is for one to move in such a tough market.
Cheers.
Leonardo
The Leonardo Team answered:
Hi Darlene,
Yes you are right. A lot of foreclosure homes are being sold within a few days. My suggestion is for you to contac a reputabel real estate agent in your area and tell him/her that you want to buy and you will work with them to find the right property for you. Agents have access to multiple listing services and are able to get information more accurate and faster than the general public. Hope this helps. If you have no look with any agents in your area please contac me i will try to find a referral agent for you. Good luck. Leonardo.
Yes you are right. A lot of foreclosure homes are being sold within a few days. My suggestion is for you to contac a reputabel real estate agent in your area and tell him/her that you want to buy and you will work with them to find the right property for you. Agents have access to multiple listing services and are able to get information more accurate and faster than the general public. Hope this helps. If you have no look with any agents in your area please contac me i will try to find a referral agent for you. Good luck. Leonardo.
The Leonardo Team answered:
Hi Trish,
Your best bet is looking into the public access of the MLS. Please feel free to look into my website under "search the mls" , input rentals, your parameters and there you go. THe mls is the best and most accurate way to find it out. Cheers
Your best bet is looking into the public access of the MLS. Please feel free to look into my website under "search the mls" , input rentals, your parameters and there you go. THe mls is the best and most accurate way to find it out. Cheers
The Leonardo Team answered:
Hi Oc,
It has been my experience that if the Corporate home or short sale is well priced then it could make sense to offer more than asking price, specially if there are other offers on the table. Ask your Realtor to find out if there are other offers and if any are above asking. Good luck. Leonardo
It has been my experience that if the Corporate home or short sale is well priced then it could make sense to offer more than asking price, specially if there are other offers on the table. Ask your Realtor to find out if there are other offers and if any are above asking. Good luck. Leonardo
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Specialties
Realtor
Eagent
Fine Homes Specialist
Eagent
Fine Homes Specialist
Experience
Latest:
Realtor for Prudential California Realty Desert Region
Realtor
Buyer and Seller's agent
January 2006—present
Previous:
Realtor for Sothebys Palm Desert
Realtor
Buyer and Seller's agent
January 2004—January 2006
Previous:
Realtor for Zephyr Real Estate
Realtor
Buyer and Seller's agent
January 2001—January 2004
Certifications & Awards
Realtor, eAgent, Fine Homes Specialist sm
B.F.A in Design from California College of the Arts (San Francisco)
A.A. in Architecture
Board of Directors for Safehouse of the Desert
B.F.A in Design from California College of the Arts (San Francisco)
A.A. in Architecture
Board of Directors for Safehouse of the Desert
Interests
Providing my Clients with the Highest Level of Service.
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