Jose Peralta

Hello Heidi,

Picking the right Realtor to work with is very important. You should interview with a few Realtors and see which one you feel most comfortable with. I can show you a bunch of refferals, but the ultimate decsion should be based on you confidence in the person representing you.

My partner and I work together to help our clients with their needs. Since we are a team one of us is always available to help you with your questions, viewing properties or submitting offers. Please give me a call and we can discuss this further and set up a time to meet. (661)702-4977 - Wed Jun 18 2008, 07:55

Val,

Gary’s answer is accurate. I work for Re/max of Valencia and I can assure you that the first step would be to approach the office manager. For reputable Brokers their reputation is very important and they will do what they can to remedy the situation. Many times the issue of an incompetent agent can be resolved by the manager’s involvement. If you still feel uncomfortable dealing with the company your next step would be to ask for an unconditional release. There are several attorneys or even other agents that will help obtain this.
If the agent has been working with you and showing you homes it might be a nice gesture for your new agent to offer a referral fee to your previous agent. This can be agreed upon by both agents. If you have any further questions or would like more details please feel free to call me (661)702-4977. - Fri Feb 15 2008, 17:39

Val,

When a realtor makes a promise to you that seem farfetched I would recommend to you to get it in writing from the realtor.

1. The seller can do as they please with the price and are not obligated to sell at an appraised price. It is however almost impossible to obtain a loan for any property above an appraised price. Unless they plan to sell the home to a cash buyer that does not require bank approval they will have a hard time selling.

2. The seller is responsible if they knowingly withhold information about problems with the home. It can however be difficult to prove this once escrow closes. It is always better to get everything that needs to be fixed agreed upon between the buyer and seller prior to releasing contingencies. It is also a good idea to have the seller pay for a 1 year home warranty policy. Once the repairs are done you still have one final inspection before the close of escrow where you can raise any issues that were not taken care of and were agreed upon.

I hope this information is useful. I work in the Santa Clarita area, If you have any questions feel free to contact me. - Thu Feb 14 2008, 20:29

According to Money magazine Santa Clarita is one of the best places to live. It has a great school system and low crime rates. There are several different areas in Santa Clarita that offers everything from high end homes to affordable condos. Feel free to contact me for any specific questions about Santa Clarita you might have. - Sun Jul 15 2007, 19:27