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About Me
I specialize in residential real estate in the general South Bay area. I am happy to handle listings and house hunting in Mountain View, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Milpitas, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Campbell, and San Jose. I specialize in Willow Glen, West San Jose, Central San Jose, Blossom Valley , Alum Rock and Santa Teresa neighborhoods.
I became a Realtor because I did not like the service I had received and wanted to do better for my clients. I care about each listing and enjoy helping others find the right home. My goal is to see you happy with your real estate experience. I am not out for volume but quality. I handle my own clients and don't refer my clients off to assistants. I go above and beyond with every client. Your satisfaction with my service is guaranteed.
I have strong negotiating skills and over 14 years of marketing and sales experience. I am a strong advocate of internet advertising and use technology in a way that benefits my clients. I am not afraid to work with clients that search on their own and will represent your best interest, not mine. My business grows through referrals and I treat each and every client like I want to be treated during a real estate transaction.
I am a full time professional and an active member of the Santa Clara Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and the Women's Council of Realtors. In addition to my license as a REALTOR, I am also a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist. I continue to update my education by taking courses offered through the associations and stay current on legal issues related to home ownership.
I am happy to provide references upon request. I look forward to the opportunity to work for you!
CJ
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Any views, opinions, or comments offered on Trulia are not intended as representation in the matter of real estate, contract, tax, or state laws and are considered to be AS IS information. All readers of Trulia Voices are advised to consult with local professionals for advice and representation.
I became a Realtor because I did not like the service I had received and wanted to do better for my clients. I care about each listing and enjoy helping others find the right home. My goal is to see you happy with your real estate experience. I am not out for volume but quality. I handle my own clients and don't refer my clients off to assistants. I go above and beyond with every client. Your satisfaction with my service is guaranteed.
I have strong negotiating skills and over 14 years of marketing and sales experience. I am a strong advocate of internet advertising and use technology in a way that benefits my clients. I am not afraid to work with clients that search on their own and will represent your best interest, not mine. My business grows through referrals and I treat each and every client like I want to be treated during a real estate transaction.
I am a full time professional and an active member of the Santa Clara Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and the Women's Council of Realtors. In addition to my license as a REALTOR, I am also a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist. I continue to update my education by taking courses offered through the associations and stay current on legal issues related to home ownership.
I am happy to provide references upon request. I look forward to the opportunity to work for you!
CJ
Disclaimer:
Any views, opinions, or comments offered on Trulia are not intended as representation in the matter of real estate, contract, tax, or state laws and are considered to be AS IS information. All readers of Trulia Voices are advised to consult with local professionals for advice and representation.
Testimonials
"A good friend referred C.J. Brasiel at Fireside Realty, to me when I decided to sell my house. She has been so energetic, efficient, and charming during this time, it’s been impossible to think of her as a less than a longtime confidante. Her conscientious endeavors to improve the house as if were her own helped greatly in the positive exposure it received.
The photography of all views of the house enhanced the most attractive aspects drawing attention to it both on the internet and in the information box posted on the lawn. Kudos to CJ. She’s a wonderful asset to Fireside Realty in the Willow Glen area and her website gave my house great exposure all over the Bay Area (and even around the United States). I can’t think of anyone better to represent me, or anyone else in the sale of their most important possession – your home."
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"Over the last year I sold one house and bought another. C.J. Brasiel helped me with both and was a huge resource in so many ways. During the purchase of my new home, she diligently worked with me as I looked at tons of houses and changed my criteria along the way. We finally found the perfect place for me. Once that was decided we closed rapidly and with no fuss. She is a super resource and flexible to boot.
Then we worked on selling my old house. Her suggestions for improving the property to get the best price were spot on and she was really helpful with names of contacts who were reliable and did a great job. The pre-marketing also worked well to get exposure in the neighborhood and with other realtors.
The bottom line is that I had an offer before the first open house! Who could ask for anything else? Finally, my experience with CJ was more than positive, as she understands how stressful, joyful, emotional and important this time is for a family. She does everything she can to make sure the experience goes smoothly. I highly recommend her as a top-notch realtor."
L.K. Tue Apr 8
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CJ Brasiel Realtor, SRES answered:
Melissa,
Congrats and welcome back! Depending on where you will be assigned and the type of home you want (condo/townhome vs detached) there are different options. I like the way downtown San Jose is working toward a more active and safe area. There are many new complexes that offer extra security and are really turning into very good neighborhoods for "urban" living.
I am seeing some small house in the downtown area that may need some cosmetic work to get them up to par as well as I continue to see homes in the Alum Rock area in that price range that actually have nice size yards.
It will come down to knowing your personal lifestyle and what area best suits you. There are options in that price range and more coming up daily. This is a market that is working to your advantage. I agree with Linda to chat with a couple of agents and get opinions about different areas. Get a feel for how the agent works and whether or not they are willing to spend time helping you look over your options.
CJ
Congrats and welcome back! Depending on where you will be assigned and the type of home you want (condo/townhome vs detached) there are different options. I like the way downtown San Jose is working toward a more active and safe area. There are many new complexes that offer extra security and are really turning into very good neighborhoods for "urban" living.
I am seeing some small house in the downtown area that may need some cosmetic work to get them up to par as well as I continue to see homes in the Alum Rock area in that price range that actually have nice size yards.
It will come down to knowing your personal lifestyle and what area best suits you. There are options in that price range and more coming up daily. This is a market that is working to your advantage. I agree with Linda to chat with a couple of agents and get opinions about different areas. Get a feel for how the agent works and whether or not they are willing to spend time helping you look over your options.
CJ
CJ Brasiel Realtor, SRES answered:
Keith,
There are lot of great neighborhoods with a quick commute to San Jose Airport. Depending on your price range and type of house (condo/town home vs detached home) you can choose from many areas within 20 minutes of Alviso and the airport. Downtown San Jose, Rose Garden, Santa Clara, The Alameda, are just a few that come to mind.
If you would like to share you price range and whether or not you want a attached/detached home, we can narrow it down better.
Welcome to the area!
CJ
There are lot of great neighborhoods with a quick commute to San Jose Airport. Depending on your price range and type of house (condo/town home vs detached home) you can choose from many areas within 20 minutes of Alviso and the airport. Downtown San Jose, Rose Garden, Santa Clara, The Alameda, are just a few that come to mind.
If you would like to share you price range and whether or not you want a attached/detached home, we can narrow it down better.
Welcome to the area!
CJ
CJ Brasiel Realtor, SRES answered:
Sue -
Whenever a particular area/neighborhood has a lot of foreclosures the future value is in question compared to an area with few foreclosures. Two trends we see over and over again in the Bay area:
1.) Areas that were at the lower limit of the "affordability" curve were hit harder with sub prime loans and now represent the areas with large amounts of foreclosures. For example, in the Alum Rock area of San Jose, where the median price for a home was around $550,000 (2006) and a great number of subprime loans were issues and now foreclosures have occurred, the average sales price has dropped nearly 40% compared to 2007.
On the other hand, in Palo Alto, where the median price for a home was in $900,000 (2006), very few sub prime loans were made and very few foreclosures exist, the average sales price has actually appreciated about 3% over 2007.
2.) "Core" neighborhoods tend to attract longer term home owners and less investors and therefore tend to be more stable neighborhoods overall. They tend to be convenient to shopping, cultural activities, and mass transit. Prices of homes on the "edges" of these core areas are always hit harder by changes in the general economy (gas, food, jobs) . Core areas are the last to be affected by a down turn and first to appreciate.
When you hear the media talk about real estate, they tend to talk in broad terms. To answer your question accurately, it would be best to look at the exact neighborhood and evaluate the trends. Sometimes I will see a pocket of a good neighborhood be in trouble simply because one developer is in trouble. Other times a neighborhood has historically been the last to appreciate and the first to fall.
There was a great article pointing out similar comparisons in Mercury News last week.
Richard Calhoun and Sue McAllister did a great job of visually showing "local" differences.
http://www.mercurynews.com/realestatenews/ci_9850283?nclick_…
CJ
CJ
Whenever a particular area/neighborhood has a lot of foreclosures the future value is in question compared to an area with few foreclosures. Two trends we see over and over again in the Bay area:
1.) Areas that were at the lower limit of the "affordability" curve were hit harder with sub prime loans and now represent the areas with large amounts of foreclosures. For example, in the Alum Rock area of San Jose, where the median price for a home was around $550,000 (2006) and a great number of subprime loans were issues and now foreclosures have occurred, the average sales price has dropped nearly 40% compared to 2007.
On the other hand, in Palo Alto, where the median price for a home was in $900,000 (2006), very few sub prime loans were made and very few foreclosures exist, the average sales price has actually appreciated about 3% over 2007.
2.) "Core" neighborhoods tend to attract longer term home owners and less investors and therefore tend to be more stable neighborhoods overall. They tend to be convenient to shopping, cultural activities, and mass transit. Prices of homes on the "edges" of these core areas are always hit harder by changes in the general economy (gas, food, jobs) . Core areas are the last to be affected by a down turn and first to appreciate.
When you hear the media talk about real estate, they tend to talk in broad terms. To answer your question accurately, it would be best to look at the exact neighborhood and evaluate the trends. Sometimes I will see a pocket of a good neighborhood be in trouble simply because one developer is in trouble. Other times a neighborhood has historically been the last to appreciate and the first to fall.
There was a great article pointing out similar comparisons in Mercury News last week.
Richard Calhoun and Sue McAllister did a great job of visually showing "local" differences.
http://www.mercurynews.com/realestatenews/ci_9850283?nclick_…
CJ
CJ
CJ Brasiel Realtor, SRES answered:
Kathy,
Only if they run your credit reports for each application. I agree with Sylvia to either get copies or bring your own report to the meeting. Make sure to get the combo report that provides information from all three main reporting agencies. It does not "ding" your credit for you to get a report for yourself.
Here are two great resources for credit scores:
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Unexpected-Things-That-Lower-Yo…
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs6c-CreditScores.htm
CJ
Only if they run your credit reports for each application. I agree with Sylvia to either get copies or bring your own report to the meeting. Make sure to get the combo report that provides information from all three main reporting agencies. It does not "ding" your credit for you to get a report for yourself.
Here are two great resources for credit scores:
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Unexpected-Things-That-Lower-Yo…
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs6c-CreditScores.htm
CJ
CJ Brasiel Realtor, SRES answered:
Pam,
I agree with Dot that if you can make it into a shower stall and separate tub, that works really well for a 1 bathroom home. I do not see an advantage in making just one large stall shower. Although it is a great idea for anyone with challenges getting in and out of a tub.
CJ
I agree with Dot that if you can make it into a shower stall and separate tub, that works really well for a 1 bathroom home. I do not see an advantage in making just one large stall shower. Although it is a great idea for anyone with challenges getting in and out of a tub.
CJ
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