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Real Estate Agent - Alain Pinel Realtors
Primary home, vacation home and investment property purchase in Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Concord, Clayton, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.
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I'm flummoxed.  Perhaps I naively hold the belief that a receiving a commission inherently implies that that the job for which you are paid is actually conducted.  Call me crazy. I received several phone calls on my listings this week that caught me by suprise.  I will share the two common themes...
03/03/2009
Contemporary Cottage Charm! 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home$230,000 Swiss laminate wood floors throughout, granite counter and backsplash in the kitchen with almost new applicances, pedestal sinks and contemporary tile floors in the bathrooms, fireplace with custom mantle and surround sound speakers...
02/27/2009
When holding my listings Open, I have repeatedly been asked the same question by potential buyers, "Are you the listing agent?".  When I confirm that I am, they proceed to say, "Good, I will ONLY deal with the listing agent."  When I look suprised and say, "Why would you do that to yourself?" The...
02/26/2009
I list short-sales.  No, let me clarify, I successfully list and sell short-sales.  Ok, it's true that I spend hours on the phone trying reach the short-sale negotiator and it's also true that the majority of that time is spent on hold (the perfect time to catch up on paperwork and emails). But, ...
02/22/2009
I recently received an advertisement in my email that said "Learn how to Create a Loan Modification business and earn 'lazy money'".   I was horrified.  Is this the new way to prey on homeowners in distress?  Does paying for Note Modification assistance increase your liklihood of getting your Not...
02/22/2009
Upgraded and Immaculate Contemporary Charm This light, airy and charming home is upgraded and immaculate.  The kitchen has granite tile counters, a breakfast bar, Golden Maple cabinets with brushed stainless cabinet handles and stainless steel appliances.  Additional amenities include laminate ha...
01/17/2009
I received a potentially dangerous phone call on one of my short-sale listings.  Let me give you the overview. A Realtor called and said he was representing a "professional short-sale buyer" who purchases short-sales in great neighborhoods, negotiates the short-sale with the lender and has a 89% ...
01/12/2009
I list Short-Sales.  As I type this, I can sense the shivers of dread running down your spine and, you're right, they are time-consuming, frustrating and downright grueling to get closed.  The trial of lender negotiations and our role as the sole person between the seller and potential foreclosur...
12/22/2008
In California, every home buyer receives a Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement and they carefully check if the home is in a Flood Hazard Area, a Dam Inundation Area, a Fire Hazard Area, an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone or a Geological Hazard Area (landslides) because they could have a significant im...
12/12/2008
After a frustrating week, I am coming to the Active Rain community - specifically the mortgage professionals - for feedback and direction. I received a referral from a current Short-Sale client.  During the initial meeting with the new clients, I learned: the clients don't want to sell their home...
12/02/2008
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