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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
Blog http://www.AllAboutMarinHomes.com
My ActiveRain Profile: http://www.ActiveRain.com/sbarry1284
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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, PROVEN RESULTS!
Internet Savvy and recognized by clients, Realtors and Frank Howard Allen (the #1 rea estate company in Marin) management as the 'Hardest Working Realtor', Sylvia is a multi-year recipient of Frank Howard Allen Client Service Awards,
Sylvia brings with her 20+ years of professional experience specializing in real estate marketing, contract negotiation, tax, finance, management and internet technology.
Sylvia has a 'hands on' approach and her clients have come to expect full range real estate service with her team of experts. With remote or busy clients, the transactions are conducted seamlessly through internet and with constant communication.
Sylvia's clients appreciate her 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
Blog http://www.AllAboutMarinHomes.com
My ActiveRain Profile: http://www.ActiveRain.com/sbarry1284
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, PROVEN RESULTS!
Internet Savvy and recognized by clients, Realtors and Frank Howard Allen (the #1 rea estate company in Marin) management as the 'Hardest Working Realtor', Sylvia is a multi-year recipient of Frank Howard Allen Client Service Awards,
Sylvia brings with her 20+ years of professional experience specializing in real estate marketing, contract negotiation, tax, finance, management and internet technology.
Sylvia has a 'hands on' approach and her clients have come to expect full range real estate service with her team of experts. With remote or busy clients, the transactions are conducted seamlessly through internet and with constant communication.
Sylvia's clients appreciate her 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 Wed Jun 18
Kathleen Hilkin (General Manager), Larry Brackett (CEO), Noreen Smith (CFO) - Frank Howard Allen Wed Jun 18
"Sylvia - You have been working so hard and have a great attitude considering the challenges in the market. So proud of you that you fought and sold 6 Anthony Court. You will do well in the coming years and each challenging transaction will make you a better agent. Spiro is really in your court and very proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work. Fondly,"
Larry Brackett (CEO/Owner), Noreen Smith (CFO), Kathleen Hilkin (GM) - Frank Howard Allen Realtors Wed Jun 18
Larry Brackett (CEO/Owner), Noreen Smith (CFO), Kathleen Hilkin (GM) - Frank Howard Allen Realtors Wed Jun 18
"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:
Thanks. You know what, I slipped in my answer below ... ......... not that it mattters because, again, I am CA.
Even in CA, we are the same, we are required to present ALL Offers to the seller. However ,most of people don't make an offer if the house is in escrow already unless they want to be in back up position.
So, my next question is, what do NewYorkers do when there are more offers coming in after the house is in escrow? Just my own curiosity.
Sylvia
Even in CA, we are the same, we are required to present ALL Offers to the seller. However ,most of people don't make an offer if the house is in escrow already unless they want to be in back up position.
So, my next question is, what do NewYorkers do when there are more offers coming in after the house is in escrow? Just my own curiosity.
Sylvia
Hi Victoria:
From what I read, the owner has already accepted an offer from the first buyer, so the house is already under contract with the first buyer.
However, you are very interested in this house so you also want to present an offer You agent told you since there is an accepted offer, your offer will only be accepted if the first offer fall through. Correct? .
Unless N.Y is vastly different from CA - Your agent is correct (O.K. Correct me NY agents, I know there are differences between the two states) in that is the house is under contract, yours won't be in contract unless the first one falls through.
However, that does not present you from making a back up offer if the seller would accept that. You should definitely ask your agent to do that. If the first offer falls through, you will be right there. I would think it's in the seller's advantage to have a backup offer.
As far as Dual Agency is concerned - In your case, since your agent, although belongs to the same brokerage as the listing agent, she is not the listing agent. Technically, it's dual agency in the sense that the contracts are really through the brokerage instead of individual agents.
However, it's not the same as having the same agent represent both sellers and buyers. Your agent will represent you and the listing agent will represent the seller.
This happens quite often with big agencies - century 21, Caldwell banker, re/max, Keller Williams, etc. My company has 400+ agents in S.F. North bay, and has the majority of the market. We would be eliminating representing 1/2 of the buyers if we can't represent buyers to buy listings by our agents.
Sylvia
From what I read, the owner has already accepted an offer from the first buyer, so the house is already under contract with the first buyer.
However, you are very interested in this house so you also want to present an offer You agent told you since there is an accepted offer, your offer will only be accepted if the first offer fall through. Correct? .
Unless N.Y is vastly different from CA - Your agent is correct (O.K. Correct me NY agents, I know there are differences between the two states) in that is the house is under contract, yours won't be in contract unless the first one falls through.
However, that does not present you from making a back up offer if the seller would accept that. You should definitely ask your agent to do that. If the first offer falls through, you will be right there. I would think it's in the seller's advantage to have a backup offer.
As far as Dual Agency is concerned - In your case, since your agent, although belongs to the same brokerage as the listing agent, she is not the listing agent. Technically, it's dual agency in the sense that the contracts are really through the brokerage instead of individual agents.
However, it's not the same as having the same agent represent both sellers and buyers. Your agent will represent you and the listing agent will represent the seller.
This happens quite often with big agencies - century 21, Caldwell banker, re/max, Keller Williams, etc. My company has 400+ agents in S.F. North bay, and has the majority of the market. We would be eliminating representing 1/2 of the buyers if we can't represent buyers to buy listings by our agents.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Matt:
Did your contract include a Short Sale Addendum? This is what truly protect you from the event like this. For my clients who are making offers on Short Sales, they will sign the Short Sale Addendum which specifically say (depending on which option you pick) that the time does not start, the escrow does not open, the deposit will not go anywhere, the inspecition will not be performed UNTIL after we received a written approval from the lenders.
I never ask my clients to conduct inspections until there is a lender's written approval.
Without this addendum, you might be at risk.
You want to check with your realtor, the realtor's broker and a realt estate attorney if you don't have that.
Sylvia
Did your contract include a Short Sale Addendum? This is what truly protect you from the event like this. For my clients who are making offers on Short Sales, they will sign the Short Sale Addendum which specifically say (depending on which option you pick) that the time does not start, the escrow does not open, the deposit will not go anywhere, the inspecition will not be performed UNTIL after we received a written approval from the lenders.
I never ask my clients to conduct inspections until there is a lender's written approval.
Without this addendum, you might be at risk.
You want to check with your realtor, the realtor's broker and a realt estate attorney if you don't have that.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
I think courtesy is the most important thing when you approach FSBO.
Have to bear in mind that when people do FSBO, some do not like Realtors at all, others just want to save commission, thinking they can. They have to try it out and prove or disprove their own theory.
So, give them some room, be polite, be helpful and don't tell them they won't be able to sell without you - I really think they resist that notion, otherwise, they would not be going FSBO first - follow up with them in a none threatening way, then wait for them to call you.
Sylvia
Have to bear in mind that when people do FSBO, some do not like Realtors at all, others just want to save commission, thinking they can. They have to try it out and prove or disprove their own theory.
So, give them some room, be polite, be helpful and don't tell them they won't be able to sell without you - I really think they resist that notion, otherwise, they would not be going FSBO first - follow up with them in a none threatening way, then wait for them to call you.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Ann:
You need to get the buyers into your home first and have them look at the home in the most positive light.
All things equal, other than price the house very competitively, you want to hire an agent who is great at marking your house for you - an agent who has a good eye for decorating, how to best present your home, Internet savvy, great network, knows where to market your home to get the most exposure,, work for a reputable company, etc.
Find a great agent with reasonable commission, instead of great commission but a mediocre agent.
Sylvia
You need to get the buyers into your home first and have them look at the home in the most positive light.
All things equal, other than price the house very competitively, you want to hire an agent who is great at marking your house for you - an agent who has a good eye for decorating, how to best present your home, Internet savvy, great network, knows where to market your home to get the most exposure,, work for a reputable company, etc.
Find a great agent with reasonable commission, instead of great commission but a mediocre agent.
Sylvia
Sylvia Barry, MARIN, S.F. North Bay Real Estate answered:
Hi Mills:
In this day and age, there is really no excuse not calling you back within a day - at least to let you know when you might expect to talk to him if he is tied up in meetings or out of town.
Although the agent is referred by a friend, you are not obligated to use him unless you are happy with his performance, especially with such a big transaction in your life (whether it's a big transaction for him is irrelevant, this IS VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU!). I personally think you have given him enough time.
There are many very good S.F. agents on Trulia. Look for ones who answered S.F. questions and read their answers and check their profile to see if you like them. Interview them to find the best one for you. If you can't find any, I will be very happy to refer an agent to you.
Good luck!
Sylvia
In this day and age, there is really no excuse not calling you back within a day - at least to let you know when you might expect to talk to him if he is tied up in meetings or out of town.
Although the agent is referred by a friend, you are not obligated to use him unless you are happy with his performance, especially with such a big transaction in your life (whether it's a big transaction for him is irrelevant, this IS VERY IMPORTANT TO YOU!). I personally think you have given him enough time.
There are many very good S.F. agents on Trulia. Look for ones who answered S.F. questions and read their answers and check their profile to see if you like them. Interview them to find the best one for you. If you can't find any, I will be very happy to refer an agent to you.
Good luck!
Sylvia
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