Debbie Burness

Top producing Realtor for 30+ years in the East Bay Area of California. 5 star ratings on Zillow and Google. How does that help you? If you're a buyer - I can provide 1) Potential repair costs (even small items). 2) Advise on inspections and refer great inspectors. 3) Refer you to great lenders if needed. 4) Explain the inspection reports, what to look out for. 5) Provide information on the "Lifestyle" the property may offer. 6) School ratings information. 7) Provide stats on renters versus buyers are in a particular area. 8) Demographic information. 9) Market value growth and declines in the past 10 years. 10) Resale market potential if you have to sell in the future. 11) Area market trends that can affect real estate values. 12) How to successfully and respectfully negotiate the best possible price and terms on the purchase. I make sure buyers are comfortable with each decision they make during the buying process. Building a happy, trusting long-lasting relationship with each buyer is our ultimate goal. Considering selling your home? Here are some of the ways I can help - 1) Current market value report showing market value "as-is" and the adjusted value if repairs or remodeling are done. 2) Average marketing times in the area. 3) Financing options for buyers and how the requirements will affect the sale. 4) Provide informaiton on the most likely buyer profile is and how to market effectively to them. 5) How to present your properties best features. 6) Inventory counts and the optimum listing time to provide the highest amount of buyer interest which increases the chances for multiple offers. 7) How interest rates and market trends can work for or against market values. 8) How to interpret and complete the mandatory state disclosures without alarming a buyer and complying with the disclosure requirement. 9) How to keep the property and personal property safe during the sale period by monitoring showings and open houses. 10) How to sell a property and buy another property at the same time and have simultaneous closings to allow for a smooth transition to the new property. 11) Tax defer options and strategies. 12) Best negotiation tactics and strategies to ensure Sellers receive the highest net possible at closing. All of the above and more are provided to all Sellers we represent to sell a property. Each situation is different and the resources we've created through the years can address all of the questions and challenges a Seller may have. Our goal is to ensure Sellers are fully apprised of all their options and the properties are presented and marketed in the optimum manner possible to enhance the chances of obtaining multiple offers from buyers!