Kurt Schwabe

"Turning Real Estate into YOUR Estate"
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Kurt Schwabe, in San Francisco
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About Me
As a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Circle, I have been recognized among the top 7% of the 126,000 Coldwell Banker agents worldwide in providing exemplary service to my clients. My business is based on getting results, therefore much of my business comes from strong client referrals. As a Wall Street securities trader I negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in securities transactions under a pressure cooker environment. My professional background also includes working at the public relations firm of Barnes Clarke Inc. where I worked on client marketing proposals and grass roots public relations campaigns. I use many of the same skills honed on Wall Street and in pubic relations to ensure your interests are at the forefront of every move I make while negotiating on your behalf.

I use only the highest quality marketing materials and team up with top professionals when presenting my clients' properties to the public - professional photography, graphic designers for brochures, and the best available stagers. My standards are high and I stop short of nothing to ensure you get only the best. After all, that is what you should expect.

My clients have bought and sold some of the finest properties, co-ops and condominiums throughout many of San Francisco's more prestigious neighborhoods including Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, the Financial District, Noe Valley, St. Francis Wood and South Beach. I also understand that real estate transactions require the utmost of discretion. My client list is strictly confidential and only after receiving permission do I reveal names for referral purposes.

I look forward to hearing from you as you begin your search for a new home or decide to move from your current abode.

Best Regards,

Kurt A. Schwabe
Testimonials
"Mr. Schwabe took the time to listen to us and gave sound advice that helped us achieve the results we were looking for in the sale of our home. Ultimately he secured one of the highest prices for our St. Francis Wood neighborhood. Kurt also negotiated favorable terms that ensured a clean escrow and timely close. We highly recommend you use Kurt Schwabe for any real estate transactions you might be considering. Sincerely,"
Jeffrey Rummel, Esquire Sat Sep 6
"After interviewing several realtors we chose Kurt Schwabe at TRI Coldwell Banker to help us sell our condominium. As this was our first home, we had never been through a sale before. Kurt thoroughly explained the process and patiently answered our numerous questions. He personally ensured that our property received maximum exposure and, as a result, helped us get maximum value for our home - even exceeding our expectations. Kurt has an artistic eye that he applied to the marketing materials and staging of our condominium. Kurt offered insightful advice on the complex and changeable San Francisco real estate market and was always available to answer our questions and work around our busy schedules. As a bonus, Kurt has a great sense of humor and a very calm demeanor he kept through the entire process. After getting to know Kurt as a person as well as a realtor we feel anyone would be fortunate to have him as their real estate agent. Sincerely,"
Amy and Cal Finch Sat Sep 6
"We highly recommend the services of Kurt Schwabe for any real estate transaction that you might be thinking of. In our own case, we had previously explored areas of San Francisco that we thought we might like to live in after retirement. By sheer luck we encountered Kurt. He devoted three full days to our preliminary search. He had thoroughly researched the inventory and was personally familiar with much of it. He introduced us to a variety of neighborhoods all over the city, including some that we would never have considered on our own--and one of which we ultimately chose. Kurt's familiarity with the history of our purchase enabled him to offer sound advice on a fair and realistic offer. During the Escrow period he investigated a past error that might have deprived us of a storage unit and pursued it through title companies and the homeowners' association until this tangled puzzle was solved. Throughout our business relationship, Kurt was prompt, diplomatic with other realtors and professional contacts, deeply conscientious, and enduringly patient. Negotiating a real estate transaction can feel a bit like being on a battle line, and it's comforting to have a strong ally at your side. Kurt was even helpful in helping us market the house we were leaving in the Santa Cruz Mountains. On a trip to our home during Escrow, he admired our panoramic view and suggested timing the realtors' open house for a "sunset tour" that would capitalize on the evening lights. We came to San Francisco looking for a realtor. In Kurt we found a fine professional--and ultimately a friend. Very sincerely,"
Pat and Bob Pfeiffer Sat Sep 6
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Gregg W, Home Buyer in Jacksonville

putting offers on short sale

Asked Fri Sep 5 2008, 11:11 by Gregg W  -  All locations  -  Foreclosure  -  5 answers
Kurt Schwabe answered:
You wrote "and acept which ever one accepts first" so it sounds like you put up $1000 before your offer was even accepted. That is very unusual and not recommended. If you have a broad property inspection contingency agreement you can typically use that to get out of a purchase agreement. It is very broad in California and thus very easy to get out of a deal here. For example, in California, if you decide the neighbors dog barks too loud you can kill the deal - just not the dog. - Sat Sep 6 2008, 12:07
Rosemary, Real Estate Pro in 95304

I am looking for a company that hang real estate sign posts in the Hayward, CA area

Asked Sat Sep 6 2008, 11:54 by Rosemary  -  All locations  -  Foreclosure  -  2 answers
Kurt Schwabe answered:
Try Smith Signs in San Francisco - or call a local realtor. Not sure of they go to Hayward but, if not, they will know someone who does work there. Good luck. Smith Signs, 1500 Davidson Ave Ste D San Francisco, CA 94124 Phone: (415) 648-3400 - Sat Sep 6 2008, 11:58
Renee, Home Buyer in San Francisco

Administrative Transaction Fee, Risk Management Policy - who pays for these?

Asked Mon Sep 1 2008, 15:06 by Renee  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Kurt Schwabe answered:
In short, your agent will probably be making well over $10,000 on this transaction. They really have some nerve asking you to cough up a few hundred dollars from the proceeds of your investment to pay for these dubiously added on items. Do not pay it and if they force the issue ask to speak with the managing broker of their office. Do not let them bully you into it. - Sat Sep 6 2008, 11:49
Rgr, Home Buyer in San Francisco

Is it still possible to buy a house with a small down payment (5-10%)?

Asked Tue Sep 2 2008, 10:01 by Rgr  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  9 answers
Kurt Schwabe answered:
Yes, it is possible but the pool of lenders who are doing those loans has shrunk substantially in the past 12-18 months. As a result those loan can be expensive. This is a better discussion to first have with an accountant and financial advisor so you can review the tax and financial implications. San Francisco has fared much better than the east bay in this slumping market. From an investment standpoint you might make out better in the long run taking your profit and buying in the east bay. You might even be able to buy two properties in the east bay with the proceeds from your sale in San Francisco. However, before you do anything, talk to your accountant and a financial advisor. Good luck! - Sat Sep 6 2008, 11:36
Ed, Home Buyer in San Francisco

I don't have an agent. If an agent shows me a house, how can she try to represent both me and the seller?

Asked Fri Sep 5 2008, 13:36 by Ed  -  San Francisco  -  Home Buying  -  10 answers
Kurt Schwabe answered:
Realtors are independant contractors. They pay a percentage of their commission to the "house" to hang their shingle and benefit from the marketing tools, reputation and administrative support of that firm. While the firm benefits from doing both sides of a transaction, as long as there are two agents involved, one representing each side of the transaction then both the sellers and buyers interests are covered. As far as one agent double-dipping a transaction? In short, I don't think it can be done in good faith. Even if you have another agent write the original offer to protect the pricing knowledge that the listing agent posesses, the value of an agent extends far beyond negotiating the price and opening escrow. It is after the escrow opens that problems arise and you need and independent agent to represent your interests only. What if you discover the home needs a new roof or foundation? What if your inspector discovers dry-rot that the seller's inspector did not discover in their pre-sale inspection report? What if, a week before the scheduled closing date, your lender says they need another two weeks to get your loan? In each of these scenanrios either you or the seller, needs an independent advisor who represents only one side of the transaction. I have never double-dipped on a transaction and will never do it. All agents owe their clients their independent, undivided attention from beginning to the close of escrow. - Sat Sep 6 2008, 11:27
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2200 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115 2200 Pacific…
$1,250,000
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Specialties
Condominiums, cooperatives and single family homes throughout San Francisco.
Certifications & Awards
Previews Property Specialist, International Presidents Circle
Interests
When not working for my clients I enjoy training for marathons - and running them - with the Olympic Club running team. I also enjoy shooting editorial style and fine art photography with my trusty medium format Mamiya 645 camera. As a trained photographer I also shoot all my clients properties myself, ensuring that only rich colored, high quality architectural photography is presented to the public when marketing your home.
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