Lance King

"We first heard about Fixed Rate Properties from our neighbors who had listed their property with them. We had planned on speaking with several agents before choosing, but after talking with Lance and Rachel we knew we had the right team and hired them on the spot. We cannot say enough good things about their handling of our sale, and cannot recommend any higher. If you want to sell your property, especially in a tough market like this one, you need these guys. They took care of everything, including saving us a ton of money by staging the property themselves at no cost to us and the place looked fantastic. They even brought a couple of their own paintings and a bunch of plants in for the finishing touch. They kept us abreast of developments in real time so we never had to wonder what was going on, we thought their marketing plan and materials were top notch, and they dispatched with what seemed like very difficult obstacles with ease. Their advice was right on the mark every step of the way, and they went so far above and beyond our expectations that we are still amazed. Most importantly, they sold our place in a little over two weeks in a very difficult market and saved us about $10K in commissions over what other companies charge. It doesn't get better than that. Rick and Andrea- San Francisco , CA "
Rick & Andrea Page Sat Jul 18

"We hired Fixed Rate Properties on the recommendation of a friend, but I must admit that I wondered how they could provide the level of service promised and save us so much money. Don't let their rates fool you, the only thing discount about the company is their rates. From the very beginning we were very impressed with the knowledge of our local market, and even though hardly anything else was selling they got us a full price offer in less than two weeks after going on the market. The other thing that really made this a pleasant experience is the time they took to explain everything about the process, availability to answer questions, and the way they kept us up to date on what was happening with our property without ever having to be asked. Properties that were for sale when ours went on the market were still for sale after we closed the sale of our property, and many of them had seriously dropped prices. Thanks Fixed Rate!"
Mark Lobl Mon Apr 30, 2007

"first met Lance King, the owner of Fixed Rate Properties, at an open house of a property I was interested in. I've bought and sold a lot of properties so I've met a lot of Realtors over the years, and I was immediately impressed with his knowledge, straight-forwardness, and presentation. Like most people, I know several Real Estate agents, including family members. When I decided to sell my SOMA loft two years later, I felt a lot of pressure to use one of them. In the end I decided that with this much on the line I needed to go with the best I could, so I called Fixed Rate to get the job done. Although I was still a bit nervous about the sale, I was blown away by Lance and his team. It was like a Real Estate S.W.A.T team swarmed the building, taking care of every smallest detail down to fixing a cabinet door that was off kilter. Fixed Rate's guidance in preparing my place for sale was spot on, their marketing materials looked like professional photographers had prepared it, and their handling of everything was the best I've ever seen. Even though early 2009 was a tough market especially in SOMA, we were under contract in a little over 2 weeks. Although the deal had a lot of tricky negotiations to make it through to close of escrow, they were handled deftly and expertly every step of the way. Another thing that really impressed me was the responsiveness of Lance and his team. I got updates of every showing and open house, and if my call wasn't answered it was returned shortly. If I sent an email, same deal. In the end, I got more than asking price on my loft, AND the best part - because of their Fixed Rate Listing Program I saved over $7000 in commissions."
Brad Lipetz Wed Apr 15

"I'm a first time home buyer and worked with Fixed Rate Properties. I consider myself somewhat educated but at first didn't really understand what I needed a real estate agent for in the first place. That attitude gradually changed as the 7 months of securing a place wore on and I realized how important it was that I had a real estate agent who not only knew what he was talking about, but who also was in my corner. For anyone who is a first time home buyer, you will find out (if you haven't already) how incredibly daunting and mysterious the whole real estate business is. It's like you're on a boat in the middle of the sea and your mortgage broker is your set of oars and your real estate broker is your rudder. If you don't have someone at least steering you in the right direction, you get nowhere but lost at sea. My real estate Broker, Lance King, at Fixed Rate, was passionate, knowledgeable, aware, dedicated, and looked out for my best interests from the very first hour we met. Fixed Rate didn't push me into buying anything--it's more like they were happy if I was happy. That being said, Fixed Rate let me know if they thought I was off base about a neighborhood or a house or the legality, rules and regs about the various situations out there--again, only in that this approach was in my best interest. The home I ended up in was an incredibly difficult deal (at least to me) and required way beyond the usual hand holding. It required an agent and an agency that would fight and knew when to fight for my best interests. Complications abound in so many ways (I had no idea these things could have been so difficult, with catch 22s all over the place) but I learned a lot and in the end Fixed Rate's appropriately aggressive and conciliatory negotiation skills and an energy to get me what I wanted worked most excellently. And service at Fixed Rate doesn't stop there. Fixed Rate and my Broker (2 months after closing) are still in my corner. For example, my flat is in a brand new building, and there are a few major issues that need attention. My Broker, even after getting his commission (with a rebate of nearly $5K to yours truly no less), is still advocating on my behalf. I have heard so many stories about first time home buyers with agents who got them a place and then disappeared. These agents, while seeming to be the par for the course, are nonetheless providing near fraudulent and unethical services. Fixed Rate, however, provides service on par with the old school mentality of I am here to help you find a home, no matter what it takes, no matter how long it takes. This should be the par for the course and I am grateful that I had an agency that takes that approach to heart. With their combination of dedication, experience, and commission rebate program, you'd have to be nuts to hire anyone else. J Marcus - San Francisco, CA."
Jono Marcus Sun Jul 20, 2008

"Lance, I have worked with several full price realitors in the past and your postive attitude and professionalism were unsurpasssed at a considerable savings over other agencies. Thank you for the excellent service and support on our recent transactions. Not only did you provide straightforward advice on how to prepare my old property for sale, but you also were very supportive during our search for a new condo. Even with the current challenges in the market, the marketing and pricing strategy you recommended resulting in a sale of my condo in less than 3 weeks. I would (and have) happily recommeded Fixed Rate Properties to my friends and collagues. Best Regards, Mark Davis"
Mark Davis Mon Oct 20, 2008

"I recently sold my live/work loft in San Francisco using Lance King and Fixed Rate Properties as my selling broker. The fixed rate concept saved me thousands of dollars as compared with a conventional broker. Lance and his organization were extremely efficient and very pleasant to deal with.The property received an "over asking" offer within days of the listing and Lance and his group followed the transaction to completion and skillfully handled some of the "bumps" in the road that these transactions always seem to involve. I wholeheartedly recommend Lance and his organization. Steve S. San Francisco, CA"
Steve Shapiro Wed Feb 28, 2007

"Before I knew about Fixed Rate Properties, I hired another agent to sell my SOMA loft. After three months without a single offer, I let my agent go and started to re-evaluate my options. The market was in a freefall from the highs of 2005, and I needed to make a decision. I was impressed from the first meeting with Fixed Rate. They struck me as more than just another broker - they have a sound business plan with the experience to back it up. The icing on the cake was the over $7000 in commissions I would save by using them over a "traditional" company. In short order I had a solid offer, and more importantly we closed escrow in 20 days. I can't recommend Fixed Rate highly enough. Sincerely, Everett Thompson San Francisco, CA"
Everett Thompson Fri Dec 8, 2006

"I heard of Fixed Rate Properties through a friend and ended up hiring them for two simultaneous transactions - both the sale of my condo and the purchase of a new condo for my boyfriend and I. We had a great experience as they were incredibly responsive and provided top-notch service. Always kept us informed throughout the process allowing us to make timely decisions. It was good to have them engaged in both the sale and the purchase because they understood what coordination was needed in the situation. In addition, they were able to help us deal with a difficult situation in one of the transactions....and given how stressful any real estate transaction can be, that was really helpful! We definitely recommend Fixed Rate Properties to anyone! T. Ting San Francisco, CA"
Tammy Ting Wed Jul 11, 2007

"Can't say enough about our experience with Fixed Rate Properties. My wife and I had been trying to buy a home in San Francisco using another company for over 2 years and we kept getting outbid. In less than 2 months with Fixed Rate we found a great home and got our offer accepted at $100-$150K below what other properties in the neighborhood were going for. And when undisclosed issues arose after our offer was accepted, Fixed Rate negotiated those issues in an expert fashion and to our benefit. When we got the keys to our new home, the owner of Fixed Rate came over with a bottle of champagne (and sparkling cider for my expecting wife), along with a commission rebate check for $8250, which came in very handy after the down payment. If I sell/buy again, I will be using Fixed Rate. I'd recommend them to anybody. Brian Marcus San Francisco, CA"
Brian Marcus Sat Apr 28, 2007

"Working with Lance King and Fixed Rate Properties allowed us to purchase our home at the perfect time. Lance is an expert and the rest of his team are brilliant - both knowledgeable, personable, and humorous. They will guide you through all aspects of your purchase, explain all pieces to you and most importantly, give you space to make a decision. My wife and I needed massive amount of education and training in the fierce San Francisco housing market. Lance taught us the ropes and put us on the proper path to finding the perfect space for us. Also, where Lance shines is in finding information that he might not have on hand or as it pertains to a specific situation. He went above and beyond expectations of a realtor to confidently answer our questions and introduce us to other affiliated businesses he works with regularly. We strongly recommend Lance and Fixed Rate Properties for purchasing property. We look forward to working with him in the future a s well, but only after we get to enjoy our lovely condo he helped us purchase at the ideal time and under the ideal circumstances. J Phillips & L. Fang - San Francisco"
Jon Phillips & Lu Fang Mon Oct 15, 2007

"Dear Lance, Please feel free to use this letter on your website or have any of your potential clients call me. I used Fixed Rate to help me buy a loft in San Francisco on the recommendation of my mortgage broker. I could tell right from the start that these guys really know what they're doing, and that impression only grew stronger as the deal went along. I was amazed how quickly they found me exactly what I was looking for, and although the initial negotiations were quite tricky, the Fixed Rate team managed to get me the price and terms I wanted on the place I really liked. Things got even more complicated when both myself and the Listing agent were in Europe for most of the escrow period, but the folks at Fixed Rate made sure everything went seamlessly - they took care of the appraiser, inspector, title company, and even did a walk through on my behalf to make sure everything was ok before signing off on the deal. The best part was when the deal had closed Fixed Rate brought me the keys to my new home, a nice bottle of champagne, and a commission rebate check for over $3,000. If you're buying or selling Real Estate, you need to hire these guys. Sincerely, Drew Sullins - San Francisco , CA"
Drew Sullins Mon Aug 27, 2007