Allyson Alessandrini

Hi Sue,
My name is Allyson and I specialize in bank owned/short sale properties. C J gave you excellent advice
the only thing I would add is you will get a better home in this area and if you are willing to wait a bit longer the prices will come back up in this area as the population in the bay area keeps expanding and one of the areas it will expand to is Gilroy.
If you need any help with a search I can set up a bank owned property search for you on my web site, all I would need from you is your needs and wants along with your price range and you will get automatic up dates and its FREE!! Or if you like go to my web site at www.homesbyallyson.com and put in your own search.
Just let me know how I can help,

Allyson Alessandrini
Prudential California Realty
(408) 705-6578
allyson@homesbyallyson.com - Yesterday, 13:02

Hi Becky,
My name is Allyson, I do specialize in bank owned and short sales properties and I have found my buyers some very good deals. I have a web site where you can search just for bank owned properties for FREE!
You can check out my web site at http:// www.homesbyallyson.com and set up your search or just email me with your needs and wants what price range and area or areas you would l like to search in and I will set it up for you. You will receive up date listings as well as any changes in price or status.

Sincerely,
Allyson Alessandrini
(408) 705-6578
allyson@homesbyallyson.com - Yesterday, 12:31

Hi Ted,
My name is Allyson. Its kind of hard to give you a "feel" for these areas I think Bill is correct in his recommendations. The 3 areas you have mentioned have very good schools, but they are also expensive and you don't get very much of a home for under 2 million. The only thing I would add is if you are looking at schools and a good location might I suggest Almaden Valley. It has excellent schools and you could get a very nice home in your price range. I have recently helped an "out of town" home buyer with a simliar price range to yours and found exactly what he wanted. I believe I can do the same for you.
What we would do is set up 4 different searchs for each one of these areas. You would be able to see exactly what type of home was in each area, then with a few emails between us I could tell you about the relative environments. When you come out to visit we could look at a couple of homes in each area and give you the 'feel' you are looking for. If this makes sense to you email me or call me and I will set up the searches for you.
Sincerely,
Allyson Alessandrini
allyson@homesbyallyson.com
(408) 705-6578 - Thu Jul 17 2008, 15:27

Hi Wing,
This is Allyson, I answered your other question on short sales. There is no formula or percentage of the offer that works, Real Estate is bought and sold on demand. Earlier in the year when the market was slow ( demand low ) you could offer much less and ask for some closing costs and GET IT. Now most Reo's that are a good to great value have more than one offer on them ( demand high ) and are going for over asking price. So for Reo's if its in a good location and a good value you MUST act quickly as it will sell before you have a chance to act.
I am local so understand the market in the San Jose area very well.
I have a Free Reo property search on my web site that will update you when new listings come on the market so you can act quickly.
If you would like a free Reo search or if you have any addtional questions call or email me at (408) 705-6578 or allyson@homesbyallyson.com
Sincerely,
Allyson - Thu Jul 10 2008, 14:08

Hi Wing,
My name is Allyson, to answer your question what you would be interested in knowing from your realtor is if he has handled purchasing "short sale" properties before, and does he understand what to look for from the other agent as to how experienced he/she is in dealing with banks.
Regardless of what Mark said earlier an experienced agent can keep you from getting tied up in a property you aren't going to get as the lender will not approve the price.
I am local so if you need any help or have any additional questions feel free to call or email me at (408) 705-6578
allyson@homesbyallyson.com
Sincerely,
Allyson - Thu Jul 10 2008, 13:46