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I recently purchased a home and called to have a Security Alarm installed while I build my ADUs.  Mr. Kim came out to complete the installation and loved what I had decided to build.  He asked me to find him and his wife a similar property in Granada Hills to build either 1 or 2 ADUs.  So we needed a Large Lot and the Kim's preferred to be close to the Granada Hills Charter High School district.  We also had an added challenge, the Kim's didn't want to spend more than $1,000,000 and they wanted to buy the property at a steal.  

After searching for the perfect property for 3 months, writing 5 offers and attempting to open escrow twice before, the Kim's were finally set and ready to negotiate.  We found a wonderful property in Old Granada Hills that was listed for $950,000, after diligent negotiations, we were able to secure this contract for $915,000, saving them $35,000 in a competitive, Seller's Market. 

Just because we got a really good deal, doesn't mean we'll let anything slide!  The Seller's provided Property Disclosures were extremely vague so we decided to conducted a General Home Inspection and Sewer Inspection.  Upon arrival, the Seller informed us the sewer pipes were all brand new due to some tree root issues last year.  That was NOT disclosed on the initial paperwork. He was right, the inspection revealed all newer piping in excellent condition.  This was just one of a few surprises we found on Inspection Day!

 However, there were some other repairs and upgrades my Buyer needed to do in order to turn this home into a cash flowing rental and we needed some help with repair costs, so I got the Seller to contribute another $10,000!  Saving my clients a total of $45,000!

During the entire escrow process, I am diligently in communication with the Buyers, Seller's Representatives, the Lender and the Escrow Company  to ensure we are meeting the lender's conditions in a timely manner and staying in contract.  I am also constantly in contact with the Seller's agent to make sure the repairs are getting done on time by a reliable company as agreed.  I like to think my Buyers are my "best friend" until we close escrow because we are in communication several times a day with a lot of emotional and substantial decisions happening so quickly, but I am here every step of the way.

The day we close and I hand over the keys, is not the end.  I am here for Mr. and Mrs. Kim while they find a qualified tenant to rent the main house.  I'm here for the journey of planning and building the ADU with contacts ready to start the job for them.  And one day, I will help them find another tenant for the ADU once complete.  The first year, I will remind my Buyers they have to pay their supplemental taxes and I can reference their Home Warranty Policy if something goes wrong with the covered items.  At the end of the year, the Kim's will receive a copy o their closing statement along with a valuation report they will need during Tax Prep.

Got introduced to Manuel from Chase Bank who asked me to help him find the perfect home in his budget.  Manuel had been looking between Palmdale and Lake Elsinore in his price range and narrowed down a property before Day 2 even began.  

I assured Manuel he would be very happy with my negotiating power and he allowed me to write an amazing offer for the house he liked the most.  I found out later, that the Redfin agent he had also interviewed had advised him to write an offer $25,000 over the asking price.  Listed at $439,900 this home was already near the top of his budget.  I was able to get Manuel's offer accepted at $420,000 with the Seller paying $10,000 of the Buyer's closing costs.  

Just because we got a really good deal, doesn't mean we'll let anything slide!  After speaking with Manuel, we decided he was going to be too busy to attend the inspections, but that I would attend on his behalf and film the segments he needs to see.  I was able to schedule a General Home & pool Inspection, a Termite Inspection and we really needed to see the main sewer so we ordered a Sewer Inspection as well.  All 3 reports called out several items that needed work.

Between subterranean Termite treatment, replacing the water heater,  pool equipment repairs and replacing the plumbing in half of the house, amongst other minor repairs, I was able to negotiate for the Seller to make over $30,000 worth of repairs to be completed prior to the Close of Escrow.

During the entire escrow process, I am diligently in communication with Manuel, as well as his lender, to ensure we are meeting the lender's conditions in a timely manner.  I am also constantly in contact with the Seller's agent to make sure the repairs are getting done on time by a reliable company as agreed.  I am in constant contact with Title and Escrow as well to ensure we get the Buyer clear title on time. I like to think my Buyers are my "best friend" until we close escrow because we are in communication several times a day with a lot of emotional and substantial decisions happening so quickly, but I am here every step of the way.

The day we close and I hand over the keys, is not the end.  I am here for Manuel down the line if he ever has his AC go out and needs a copy of his Home Warranty agreement.  Or if he receives his property tax bill and needs to know if he is supposed to pay it even though his property taxes are escrowed into his mortgage payments.  And one day, when Manuel outgrows this house and wants to expand, I am confident Manuel will remember my 5 Star service and he will call me to sell or lease out his house and find him another one.