Vanguard Properties

2501 Mission St #
San Francisco, CA94110

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John Genovese and Richard Lester

Vanguard Properties

November 18, 2021

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Years before I signed a contract with Richard Lester and John Genovese at Vanguard to sell my home, I met them. They were selling the home of my neighbor, another of the many homes they had sold over the years in Noel Heights. I presumed they had to be doing something right because those homes sold rather quickly and at high prices. I told them I was thinking of selling but wasn?t ready due to personal considerations. What impressed me was their response. Instead of giving me a sales pitch and encouraging me to put the home on the market right away, they empathized with my situation and said that perhaps I should wait a few years until I was certain of my future. I vowed then and there to hire them when I was ready, and that?s what I did. They proved to be a perfect team, each with his own skill set. They listen to you, respond to your phone calls and emails, and make the selling process as easy as possible. Of course, you have to listen to them, too. When you choose seasoned professionals like they are, you have to follow their advice even if at first it seems contrary to what you would do. After all, they are market experts and are adept at knowing how to make your home not merely saleable but extremely desirable. My home received multiple offers, many over the asking price. I chose the best one, and now am recommending Richard and John to friends and former neighbors who want experienced brokers of high integrity.

- Howard

Ben Olsen

Vanguard Properties

February 21, 2011

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My wife Rebecca and I worked with the Olsen team to purchase our first home and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Ben was our Realtor and he was superb every step of the way. We met Ben after a house we had bid on fell through and the whole process had left an unpleasant taste in our mouths. From the outset, Ben patiently scoured the market for us for nearly a year, showing us only what he knew we would like and would fit our needs and budget. He talked us through the trade-offs of neighborhoods, renovations and financing options, and had helpful suggestions at every turn that would ultimately make the difference in finding a great home. And because the Olsen's grew up here in the community and have young children like us, they really understood the importance we placed on schools, yard, and space. He and his family are very knowledgeable about the market, personable, and always made great recommendations.Amazingly, when it came to making the offer on a great house where the price had just dropped, we were just about to leave on a vacation which we had been planning for six months. Ben took it all in stride and led the process on our behalf, negotiating diligently on every step of the deal and keeping us up to date with daily phone calls and emails. (The fact that we made a few counter-offers and completed the deal while we were out of the country still amazes me - testimony in large part to Ben's attention to detail in managing the negotiations). He was also creative in how he wrote the offer which enabled us to do some much-needed work before moving in while we locked in the best loan.When it came to the inspections and the close, Lara and Sue jumped into the fray to help too and made sure that no detail was missed and everything went smoothly. From assisting on-site with different inspectors and reports to making great referrals for painters, roofers and floor repair - they helped us finish everything before the move. And to top it all off, Ben showed-up with a much needed bottle of wine on the eve of the move - never missing a beat.The Olsen team are invaluable partners if you are looking to buy in LaMorinda - they are terrific!Alistair Goodman

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Ben Olsen

Vanguard Properties

August 16, 2021

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March 1, 2018

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John Genovese and Richard Lester

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May 7, 2015

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