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Sylvia Barry, Marin Realtor®, ePRO Serving Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco Real Estate
Cell: (415) 717-0293
email mailto:Sylvia@SylviaSellsMarin.com
Website http://www.SylviaSellsMarin.com
My ActiveRain Profile: http://www.ActiveRain.com/sbarry1284
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PREOFESSIONAL SERVICE, PROVEN RESULTS!
A full time Realtor® in Marin and a recipient of Frank Howard Allen Client Service Awards, I bring with me 20+ years of professional experience specializing in real estate marketing, contract negotiation, tax, finance, management and internet technology.
Associated with the #1 real esate company in the San Francisco North Bay (Marin, Sonoma), Frank Howard Allen Realtors; I am dedicated to serve your real estate needs. From buying a first time home to luxury properties - You are in Good Hands!
I have a 'hands on' approach and my clients have come to expect full range real estate service with my team of experts. With remote or busy clients, the transactions are conducted seamlessly through internet and with constant communication.
My clients appreciate my integrity, experience, knowledge, dedication, thoroughness and technical know-hows, which is critical in this dynamic, global real estate market!
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SERVING MARIN, SONOMA, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Beveldere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon; Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa.
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Disclaimer - Any comments and contributions I provide on Trulia, or any other electronic or print media, do not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate guidance are directed to the licensed professional of their choice for review of all details. An appointed and retained representative can provide specific guidance.
Cell: (415) 717-0293
email mailto:Sylvia@SylviaSellsMarin.com
Website http://www.SylviaSellsMarin.com
My ActiveRain Profile: http://www.ActiveRain.com/sbarry1284
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PREOFESSIONAL SERVICE, PROVEN RESULTS!
A full time Realtor® in Marin and a recipient of Frank Howard Allen Client Service Awards, I bring with me 20+ years of professional experience specializing in real estate marketing, contract negotiation, tax, finance, management and internet technology.
Associated with the #1 real esate company in the San Francisco North Bay (Marin, Sonoma), Frank Howard Allen Realtors; I am dedicated to serve your real estate needs. From buying a first time home to luxury properties - You are in Good Hands!
I have a 'hands on' approach and my clients have come to expect full range real estate service with my team of experts. With remote or busy clients, the transactions are conducted seamlessly through internet and with constant communication.
My clients appreciate my integrity, experience, knowledge, dedication, thoroughness and technical know-hows, which is critical in this dynamic, global real estate market!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SERVING MARIN, SONOMA, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA - FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Beveldere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon; Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer - Any comments and contributions I provide on Trulia, or any other electronic or print media, do not establish an agency relationship with any party. All parties in need of legal, accounting, tax, or real estate guidance are directed to the licensed professional of their choice for review of all details. An appointed and retained representative can provide specific guidance.
Testimonials
"Sylvia,
We wanted to say congrats on all your recent listing activity. You are doing a great job in a difficult real estate year. We appreciate your team player attitude and feel fortunate to have your work ethic on our team.
Fondly,
Kathleen Hilkin (General Manager), Larry Brackett (CEO), Noreen Smith (CFO) - Frank Howard Allen"
Larry Brackett (CEO/Owner), Noreen Smith (CFO), Kathleen Hilkin (GM) - Frank Howard Allen Realtors Wed May 14
Larry Brackett (CEO/Owner), Noreen Smith (CFO), Kathleen Hilkin (GM) - Frank Howard Allen Realtors Wed May 14
"Sylvia - Much thanks for your expert real estate advice. You helped us close the escrow as well as moral support. Frank Howard Allen is lucky to have you! Warm regards,"
Suzanne and Bruce C. Sun May 4
Suzanne and Bruce C. Sun May 4
""Mywife, Cindy, and I have recently contracted with Sylvia Barry as a representative for the sale of our home at 49 Dowitcher Way in San Rafael, California.
Sylvia worked diligently to market and to complete the sale. We have been extremely satisfied with the results of her efforts.
She was instrumental in obtaining a great price (more than we expected) and very quickly, as well. Additionally, we found her to be very easy to work with and formed a close association during the time we spent together.
We highly recommend Sylvia as a realtor who truly cares about providing great service to her clients""
Cindy and Langston Sun May 4
Cindy and Langston Sun May 4
"We met Sylvia Barry during our first open house when we tried to sell our property in Novato by ourselves. Many realtors came out to meet us, but Sylvia stood out in the crowd. She was pleasant, straightforward and unassuming.
After we realized that we needed professional help to sell our property, we hired Sylvia to represent us.
Sylvia sold our house within two weeks. Through her hard work and persistence, we received multiple offers for our house. Sylvia guided us through the paperwork with patience and she was thorough. While the loan application and house appraisal was processed, Sylvia made numerous contacts with the buyers agent and loan officer on our behalf. She displayed honesty and integrity. She never pressured us into any deal with which we were not completely comfortable. In the end, we were completely satisfied with the process of selling our house.
We have no hesitation to recommend Sylvia to you and are looking forward to have her represent us again in the future."
Tom and Pauline Sun May 4
Tom and Pauline Sun May 4
"I first met Sylvia Barry when I interviewed her for a Project Manager position at the Insurance Company I worked for. We worked together for several years afterwards until we went separate ways. When I decided to sell my house and move to Arizona, Sylvia told me that she had become a Realtor and would love to represent me.
She brought the same skills I had admired when she was a project manager to the job of real estate sale person. Thoroughness, attention to detail and follow through, making sure everyone did their jobs correctly and on time. There is an incredible amount of contractual requirements and paper work involved in selling a house. She made sure all the forms were prepared correctly and signed by all the necessary people. She also added the heretofore unknown to me skills of a home decorator, making suggestions as to how we could make our home more attractive to prospective buyers.
All in all, the home selling process was made much less stressful by Sylvias skill and competence. When we got eight offers, seven over asking price, she suggested we take the best two, and ask one of them to be a backup offer. This turned out to be very foresightful, when our first offer fell through. We had already made an offer on our dream house in Arizona, and would have lost it if Sylvia hadnt been prepared.
I would highly recommend Sylvia as your Real Estate Agent. She is honest, hardworking and very competent, the best Ive worked with."
Kim Stephen B. Sun May 4
Kim Stephen B. Sun May 4
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Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Steve:
The best way to sell a house fast is to prepare them for sale (update, repair, stage), price them competitively, do the best marketing (Internet marketing is quite important now a days) to get the most exposure you can for your house, providing agent incentive does not work magic.
I provide my clients with information on houses they will like and they will either let me know which ones they like to see.
I do not include or exclude a house just because of my own commission or incentive because the goal is to help them find the house they will like otherwise we will be wasting time and energy on both ends. We also want to build long term relationship with our clients where they know we watch out for their best interest, not ours.
Imagine what they will think after they bought a house and found out there are more superior (or comparable) houses that meet their criteria out there at the same time when they are looking and we did not bother to show them the house? I would not want to be the one who's in that position.
That extra money might be better used for things on the house, or as others said, incentive back to the buyers.
Sylvia
The best way to sell a house fast is to prepare them for sale (update, repair, stage), price them competitively, do the best marketing (Internet marketing is quite important now a days) to get the most exposure you can for your house, providing agent incentive does not work magic.
I provide my clients with information on houses they will like and they will either let me know which ones they like to see.
I do not include or exclude a house just because of my own commission or incentive because the goal is to help them find the house they will like otherwise we will be wasting time and energy on both ends. We also want to build long term relationship with our clients where they know we watch out for their best interest, not ours.
Imagine what they will think after they bought a house and found out there are more superior (or comparable) houses that meet their criteria out there at the same time when they are looking and we did not bother to show them the house? I would not want to be the one who's in that position.
That extra money might be better used for things on the house, or as others said, incentive back to the buyers.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
If they don't know the rule, then you might just want to leave them a note and let them know that they are not suppose to do that for neighborhood safety reasons. This is usually what I will do - to give people the chance to correct mistakes they make.
However, it they do this consistently (which I assume they are) and/or they would not change their ways after you have advised them, you should be able to report them to the police - you can do that anonymously. This is a safety issue and should be taken seriously.
Sylvia
However, it they do this consistently (which I assume they are) and/or they would not change their ways after you have advised them, you should be able to report them to the police - you can do that anonymously. This is a safety issue and should be taken seriously.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Alicia:
If you are willing to spend the time and effort to do it, then go ahead and make the offer, becauses if you don't make the offer, then it's an automatic loss.
However, I do agree with Michael, some of the agents are pricing houses Way, Way, Way below a reasonable price, and I suspect, trying to either get multiple offer and drive up the prices (which I have seen in Novato, Marin County) or just to get an offer in and go through the process of getting approved by the bank and delay the foreclosure.
Ask the listing agent if the bank has given them a net proceed they need to receive ini order to proceed when they were negotiating with the last five offers. That will give you a better indication on how much the bank will actually accept. However, if you are going for short sale, especially with the one that's priced low, be mentally prepared that there might not be much negotiation room on repairs and credits after you are in escrow (after the lender accepted your offer).
Sylvia
If you are willing to spend the time and effort to do it, then go ahead and make the offer, becauses if you don't make the offer, then it's an automatic loss.
However, I do agree with Michael, some of the agents are pricing houses Way, Way, Way below a reasonable price, and I suspect, trying to either get multiple offer and drive up the prices (which I have seen in Novato, Marin County) or just to get an offer in and go through the process of getting approved by the bank and delay the foreclosure.
Ask the listing agent if the bank has given them a net proceed they need to receive ini order to proceed when they were negotiating with the last five offers. That will give you a better indication on how much the bank will actually accept. However, if you are going for short sale, especially with the one that's priced low, be mentally prepared that there might not be much negotiation room on repairs and credits after you are in escrow (after the lender accepted your offer).
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Mimi:
My apology, now that Greg poinited it out, I noticed that she represents both sides. I agree with Greg, this is called Dual Agency and most of us do not do that due to conflict of interest - where your concerns might come from.
Since this is after the fact where you have already sigend on with her to use her as your agent, she is already representing you. However, your purchase contract is really with the Broker of the agency rather than than agent (your agent), I still think you need to talk to her about your concerns. However, if you still do not feel comfortable, go to her broker and have the broker assign another agent to work with you before you switch to another broker.
Although I don't do it and I don't believe in it, there are times when dual agency works, but certainly not in your case.
Sylvia
My apology, now that Greg poinited it out, I noticed that she represents both sides. I agree with Greg, this is called Dual Agency and most of us do not do that due to conflict of interest - where your concerns might come from.
Since this is after the fact where you have already sigend on with her to use her as your agent, she is already representing you. However, your purchase contract is really with the Broker of the agency rather than than agent (your agent), I still think you need to talk to her about your concerns. However, if you still do not feel comfortable, go to her broker and have the broker assign another agent to work with you before you switch to another broker.
Although I don't do it and I don't believe in it, there are times when dual agency works, but certainly not in your case.
Sylvia
Hi Mimi:
Talk to you agent and tell her about your concerns. If you have specific questions, make sure you address them to her, and if she is not giving you the kind of answers you are looking for, you might have to rephrase your question. If you are still not getting anywhere with her, you might want to talk to her manager so you can get the kind of service you are looking for.
Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you will make and it is very important that you understand everything and that you are comfortable with what you are doing.
Sylvia
Talk to you agent and tell her about your concerns. If you have specific questions, make sure you address them to her, and if she is not giving you the kind of answers you are looking for, you might have to rephrase your question. If you are still not getting anywhere with her, you might want to talk to her manager so you can get the kind of service you are looking for.
Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you will make and it is very important that you understand everything and that you are comfortable with what you are doing.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hello Su:
I specialize in the North Bay and will be very happy to help you purchase a foreclosure in the North Bay,
Having established a great network around the Bay Area, I can also refer you to other excellent Realtors if you are interested in other areas.
Best,
Sylvia
I specialize in the North Bay and will be very happy to help you purchase a foreclosure in the North Bay,
Having established a great network around the Bay Area, I can also refer you to other excellent Realtors if you are interested in other areas.
Best,
Sylvia
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