Chris Kamali

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Location:	Pleasanton

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Chris Kamali credits high energy and hard work for his success throughout his life. After receiving an academic scholarship to Santa Clara University and attaining a marketing degree with honors, Chris entered the financial world working for two prominent commercial banks. There, he excelled as a senior credit analyst and construction loan officer.

Wanting to combine his formal marketing education with his financial and lending experience, Chris made the decision pursue a career in real estate and to put his skills to use for his clients. Because of his dedication and passion for his profession, he quickly became a trusted resource to his clients in all facets of a real estate transaction. Chris believes that his clients benefit greatly from his professionalism, integrity, knowledge and negotiations skills. He believes in continually striving to go the extra mile and to ensure that his clients are making solid, well informed decisions at every step of the way. His number one priority is to produce a positive result that he believes a competing agent may not be able to achieve.

Buyers can expect to receive honest, up to date information on both the housing and financial markets. Further, Chris will be there every step of the way to make sure that the transition to the new home is as smooth as possible. Sellers can benefit from a true professional representing them in what can be a stressful process. Because of his formal marketing education and up to date knowledge on the latest trends, Chris believes that he provides marketing ideas and techniques unparallel to others. Both buyers and sellers can expect a professional communicator, skillful negotiator and friend after the transaction.

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What is the commute like from Pleasanton to Union City?

Asked Sun Sep 14 2008, 09:44 by Julie Smith - Pleasanton - Traffic & Public Transportation - 4 answers

Chris Kamali answered:

The commute to Union City should not be that bad from Pleasanton. Heading West on 580 will be pretty clear, until you get to the 238 interchange at which point there is a bottleneck, but there are ways around that. When buying in Pleasanton, you may want to consider West Pleasanton since you are going to commute to Union City.

Good luck,

Chris Kamali http://www.TriValleyView.com - Sun Sep 14 2008, 10:47

Typical closing costs

Asked Sun Sep 7 2008, 20:47 by Gbishop - San Ramon - Home Buying - 5 answers

Chris Kamali answered:

There are certainly closing costs. Things such as your loan amount and title company will make a difference on your closing costs as well as what day in the month you close on your deal. But a average dollar amount you can estimate is about 1% of your purchase price.

Good luck on the purchase,

Chris Kamali http://www.TriValleyView.com - Sun Sep 7 2008, 21:05

How can I find a buyers agent (in the San Ramon area) who would specialize in Forclosure properties?

Asked Tue Aug 26 2008, 14:57 by Zoia - San Ramon - Foreclosure - 9 answers

Chris Kamali answered:

Don't bother looking for them...because they don't exist. There are no buyer's agents that specialize in buying REO properties in any city. The banks have relationships with listing agents and typically the listing agents don't specialize in any city, rather they cover certain counties or zip codes. If you are looking to buy bank owned homes, any active and good agent can help you and because of the market has probably gone through this before.

What you need to know as a buyer is that you are going to get a better deal (hopefully) when you are dealing with the bank rather than a private party. On the flip side, you need to be patient with the bank, the turn around and the way they like to handle things. The biggest advice I can give someone looking to buy an REO is to make sure you have your loan rate is locked for longer than you anticipate closing the deal as REOs can sometimes drag out due to the overwhelming amount of deals the banks and asset managers are having to deal with.

Good luck on your purchase, it is a very good time to get into the market if you find the right house and the right price! - Thu Aug 28 2008, 21:44

What is the downside of buying older homes (built in 70s)? How are the val vista & valley trails communitie?

Asked Tue Aug 26 2008, 23:08 by Buyer - Pleasanton - Home Buying - 8 answers

Chris Kamali answered:

If you would like an affordable area in Pleasanton with a lot of families, good sized homes for the price and the kind of neighborhood that would have a 4th of July "block party", consider Pleasanton Meadows...an area which gives you everything you want in Pleasanton with a low price per square foot. - Wed Aug 27 2008, 16:05

You bring up a good point. As many buyers are not aware of some of these homes are built of landfill and do have some foundation issues (not all). In addition, I have seen issues with drainage under the homes which would require the installation of a sump pump or french drain. Further, you will notice that the home is going to be smaller in square footage compared to newer homes built with the same bedroom and bathroom count. Bathrooms and kitchens and typically small and the homes are more "compartmentized".

Of course there are some benefits as well. You will see prices are much more affordable in these two neighborhoods when compared to other Pleasanton communities. You can typically get a single story ranch style home with a very good sized yard. On top of all that, you get the Pleasanton school districts and have easy access to major shopping and freeway access.

If you like the feel and look of the neighborhood and it is as far as your price range will go, consider these two communities. Just make sure you know what you are buying. Ensure that you have a thorough home inspector and that you carefully review the seller's disclosures which will provide information regarding any smell, foundation and/or drainage issues they may be aware of. You can even take things one step further, and ask the sellers to specifically answer any questions that you may have, so you know the answers to your exact questions.

Chris Kamali http://www.TriValleyView.com - Wed Aug 27 2008, 08:33

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Asked Sun Aug 24 2008, 23:33 by Tsai - 94583 - Home Buying - 7 answers

Chris Kamali answered:

Have you consider talking with the builder. The last thing they want is to have you walk away, keep your deposit and have another house to sell and have there sitting vacant. Ask to speak with the manager of the sales office and bring your situation (although they already know). See if you can renogotiate the terms of the contract, maybe get some free upgrades or ask for them to landscape the back...they may even be willing to reduce the price. Also, if you worked with a real estate agent on the purchase, have them speak to the builder on your behalf...maybe they can come up with a solution.

You may or may not need to spend money on figuring out how to back out of the deal, if you and the builder can come to renogotiated terms.

Good luck Tsai, let us know how it goes!

Chris Kamali - Mon Aug 25 2008, 09:14

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