Bob Bower & Berta Bower at Alain Pinel Realtors
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In the current housing market, it is more important than ever before to find a realtor who has the experience and drive to get you the best result.
As a seller, you don't want your home only to just sit on the market for months or years, draining your wallet and your patience. Your need knowledgeable property improvement advice and effective marketing strategies to sell your home fast and for top dollar.
As a buyer, there are challenges to getting the best home for your money—even in a buyer's market. Financing is harder to come by and lenders are notoriously difficult to work with. You could lose money or face legal troubles when making your final offer unless you work with skilled negotiators who are schooled in real estate law.
With so much at stake, who can you trust when buying or selling your biggest investment?
Proving Success
Bob Bower and Berta Bower, a husband and wife realty team based in Saratoga CA, have more than 40 
years of proven success in real estate between them.
Through their rock-solid sales plans and strategic marketing, they have successfully closed hundreds of properties in the past 20 years. They work with clients before listing their homes, finding ways to improve and market the property to earn top dollar even in a buyers' market.
The buyers they represent are just as fortunate. Bob Bower and Berta Bower are trained in negotiation and real estate law. Their hard-earned negotiating skills help them work out the best deals for their customers, and they know what legal pitfalls clients need to avoid.
Keeping it Local
Bob Bower and Berta Bower are the local real estate experts in the Silicon Valley. Berta is a life-long Bay 
Area resident who grew up in Los Altos CA. Bob has lived in the area for 20 years. They represent clients exclusively in Santa Clara County.
"It's important we focus on our local area," says Bob Bower. "By really knowing the area, we can be of the best service to our clients. We know the schools and the neighborhoods, so we know the right ways to help them."
Berta Bower agrees. "Other realtors have problems when they get out of the areas they are most familiar with. A licensed real estate agent can sell property anywhere in the state, but just because they can doesn't mean they should. They're not doing the best thing for their client when if they aren't totally familiar with the area."
Their local commitment means customers get first-rate attention from realtors who know the ins and outs of their neighborhood. During a research phone call, Christopher, a client, said, "They were very responsive. They listened to what we said and showed us what we wanted to see. They were also very knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable."
A Relational Approach
"We're more than just transactional realtors," says Berta Bower. "We're doing more than looking for a 
business deal with our clients. We are relational realtors. We like to hear our clients' needs and concerns and take care of them."
Ann, a recent client, talked about Bob Bower and Berta Bower during a research phone call. "They got to know us. They made us feel like they were part of their family," she said. "They sold our house for a great price."
Even after you've signed the closing papers, the Bowers are willing to stay in touch. Their monthly newsletter provides helpful real estate and homeowner tips. Bob Bower and Berta Bower even throw client appreciation parties. Whether it's the spring garden party at the Bowers' home or their annual summer family get-together at New Brighton State Beach in Capitola CA, clients know they are part of the Bowers' extended family.
The Bowers take pride in going above and beyond to help their clients. During a research phone call, customer Nancy talked about Berta Bower's response to a potentially stressful moving dilemma. "She listened to me and made the process of selling our house so easy. She also put me in touch with a realtor in Florida who was able to sell my mother's condo and found us a new home," she said. "I love that they are a proactive company. They stay in touch with us every other month."
Double Agents
Bob and Berta Bower first met on a camping trip with mutual friends. A year later, they met again at a 
birthday party. The pair stayed in touch even though Bob was living in Arizona and Berta was in California.
"Two years later, someone had to move," laughs Bob. "And it was me."
They merged their real estate businesses and began working together. While they often represent separate clients, there is a benefit to working with a close-knit team of two. "Having my spouse as my partner works out great. Being able to work as a team is an advantage," says Berta Bower.
Customers agree that working with Bob Bower and Berta Bower made their real estate goals a reality. Asked to rate her experience with the Bowers on a scale of one to 10, a client named Laura said, "I would rate them an 11. They're awesome people. They provide great quality service. You can't beat them. They followed up and finished the deal. We really had a positive experience working with them."
If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Santa Clara County, put your trust in Bob Bower and Berta Bower. Previous clients say you can rely on their years of service in the real estate market and desire, to get you the best deal.
| Company Name | Bob Bower & Berta Bower at Alain Pinel Realtors |
| Facility Address | 12772 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road Saratoga CA 95070 |
| Phone Number | (408) 913-7702 |
| Alt Phone Number | (408) 741-1111 |
| Office Hours | 8am-5pm M-F / Always available by appointment |
| Email Contact | Send an email to this Company |
| Areas Served | Santa Clara County incl. Saratoga CA, San Jose CA, Los Gatos CA, Campbell CA, Monte Sereno CA, Los Altos CA, Palo Alto CA, Mt View CA, Los Altos Hills CA, East Palo Alto CA, Mountain View CA, Stanford CA, Blossom Valley CA, Mt Hamilton CA, Coyote CA, Alviso CA, Milpitas CA, Mount Hamilton CA, Cupertino CA, Monte Vista CA, Santa Clara CA, Sunnyvale CA, Permanente CA, Gilroy CA, Holy City CA, Morgan Hill CA, New Almaden CA, Redwood Estates CA, San Martin CA |
| Owners | Bob Bower, Berta Bower |
| Owner’s Years in Industry | 2007 |
| Number of Employees | 4 |
| Licensing | Licenses # 01097346, 01061306 |
| Insurance | Workers Compensation |
| Insurance | General Liability In-Force |
| Insurance | – – |
| Education Credentials | Negotiation, Real Estate Law, Buffini & Company Real Estate Training |
| Certifications & Memberships | Prime Buyer’s Report TOP 10, Better Business Bureau, Diamond Certified, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate REALTOR Institute, National Association of Realtors, Senior Real Estate Specialist |
| Awards | – – |
| Area of Expertise | Santa Clara County real estate agents & realtors for all real estate listings in Santa Clara County & real estate sales in Santa Clara county |
| Key Equipment | – – |
| Customers Served per Year | 30 |
| Type of Customers | Residential |
| Warranties & Guarantees | – – |
| Pricing | – – |
| Credit Cards Accepted | – – |
| Financing | – – |
"I appreciate the professionalism of Bob. He is very knowledgeable about real estate and the area in Santa Clara County. He went above and beyond the call of duty by managing a difficult situation. He had to deal with an uncooperative relative and move that person along in the process so the repairs could begin on the house prior to marketing. In fact, he became the project manager for a long distance seller. He coordinated contractors and reviewed bids with me making suggestions for the best contractors for the job. He was honest about contractors he was disappointed in and came up with different ones for the job. Most importantly he communicated every step of the way, keeping me informed of what was going on as well as expected completion dates of the various projects. When we received multiple offers, he reviewed them and compared them pointing out what one was the most beneficial offer to me. He is a wealth of information and probably one of the best realtors I have ever dealt with--and this comes from a voice of experience having sold 8 single family rentals plus my own houses. Kudos to Bob. I recommend him highly."
- Gloria Walsh, San Jose CA
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Today we received the final settlement papers, tax information, and CD. Thank you for the thoughtful gift. Most especially thank you for your professionalism and patience with this "nervous" seller.
- Suzanne and Art Paullin, San Jose CA
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We highly recommend the brokerage services of Bob Bower, who recently helped us purchase our first home. He was very patient and thorough in explaining the home buying process and was very responsive to our questions. With Bob, we managed to find a home within three weeks, and he helped us win in a multiple bid situation by developing rapport with the seller's agent and giving us bidding strategy advice. Bob also went the extra mile on multiple occasions by 1) providing almost immediate housecleaning service when the seller didn't leave the house clean, 2) working with the seller's agent to repair a water main that broke the night before we took title, 3) loaning us moving boxes and his truck on several occasions, and 4) recommending several good service providers. He also saved all of our closing documents on a CD.
- Lanelle Durst and Christoph Pluchar, San Jose CA
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We wanted to take this opportunity thank the Bower team for all that they have done for us during the sale of my home on 2132 Peachtree Lane. From the moment we meet I had a feeling of peace about the difficult decision to sale my home. Your confidence, professionalism and continued support to me and my family was non ending. You were always available to answer questions, aware of all of the current market price's, flexible, and the whole team had the same high standards. The filers that were sent out were high quality and when offers came in I felt like every detail was attended to.
I thank you and your team for always being sensitive to my needs and going above and beyond the common relationship between agent and seller. You and your team are very special to us and we will stay connected.
I thank you for your non ending support. Your team is the best and we would have no worries about recommending you to anyone.
Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts.
- Jenn and Hunter Wright / Pam and Vic Mills, San Jose CA
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Berta was wonderful! On top of everything, Thanks!
- Laura Schaub, San Jose CA
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It was a pleasure working with you on the sales transaction of Sapphire Court in San Jose. You were honest in your dealings with myself and my clients and acted with the utmost integrity in all facets of the transaction. In all respects you represented the sellers in textbook fashion.
Thank you for working with a high degree of professionalism and cooperation in this sale transaction. If all transactions were performed in this matter, our liability insurance costs would decline dramatically.
I look forward to working with you again.
- Robert C. Stuart, Broker, San Jose CA
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I want to thank you both for your most excellent advise, flawless execution, attention to detail and for being such great people to know and work with.
- Jack Schaub, San Jose CA
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We would like to express our thanks to Berta Bower and everyone in her office for the very professional experience we had with the recent sale of our home in the Willow Glen area of San Jose. When we decided to sell our home (after 30 years of living there) we chose Berta as our realtor after interviewing numerous other realtors - we felt she was professional and yet understanding of our needs. We were so pleased with the whole experience of dealing with Berta and her "Team", all the t's were crossed and the i's dotted, any concerns were promptly addressed, all phone calls were promptly returned, the offers were handled efficiently and the communication during the process was great.
We would highly recommend Berta Bower and her "Team" to anyone considering selling their home.
- Betty & Bill Smith, Willow Glen CA
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We would like to thank you for the successful sale of our house in San Jose. We know that it takes a lot of work, patience, and knowledge of the real estate business to make a sale possible and we would like to point out what we feel made this sale so successful. Our initial meetings gave us a sense of comfort in that we did not feel pressured and as we progressed through the process of preparing the house for sale, we recognized the strong sense of support in representing us in this sale. Your office always responded to us for all of our questions and we always felt informed of progress. The references you gave us for a handyman, painter, pest control, home inspector and landscaper were excellent and were very much a factor in this successful sale.
We feel that we were strongly represented by your office and in particular, by Berta.
- Frank and Eileen Balajadia, San Jose CA
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The Bower Team of Bob and Berta and the rest of the group in the office have been just great. I never dreamed that selling our house would be so stress free.
The mysterious process of getting our house on the market and sold was not by chance. It was a well-scripted and executed plan that The Bower Team has developed and refined. It happened very quickly and without a single problem. It just works.
We were involved in the process but were not burdened with trying to figure it out. There was a lot that was going on in the background. They did all the "heavy lifting" and we were informed and involved but not over burdened. Bob and Berta and the team at the office took care of all the scheduling, the paperwork and the details. They did more than just sell our house; they provided the resources for selling it quickly.
They spent time with us to understand what it was about our house and property that made it unique. This eventually turned onto important bullet items that attracted just the right buyers. They listened to who we are and what we wanted. This all translated into attracting the right buyers who would be as happy with their purchase. In the end, it is like having a close friend sell your house, not a "real estate agent".
Looking back, I really appreciated the mix of guiding us and recommending how to proceed. But in the end, it was clear that the decisions were ours. The Bower Team had done such a great job of doing their homework that decisions we had to make were much easier and were based on solid information and not just on emotions.
Probably the most important attribute that I value with The Bower Team is their honesty and integrity. They were selling our house but never once did I get a hint of any misrepresentation or sliding over any details. They are truly open so that there are no surprises later for either the buyer or the seller. That is how it should be and that is exactly how it was.
I have already mentioned to a few people in the neighborhood how well things have progressed by having such a great group of people such as Bob, Berta, Andrea and the others behind the scenes. I have no hesitation in recommending these people.
- Mike and Jane Wilson, Saratoga CA
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Thank you so much for making the selling of my house as painless as possible. You and your team work seamless together and I never once doubted or worried that something would fall through the cracks. You are all highly skilled, have fabulous communication skills and I always felt as though I was your only client. On a few occasions I did get a little anxious and consistently was reassured by you or one of the team that it would all work out. Your coaching was balanced and timely. This truly was a great experience and the bonus was my home sold for more than I imagined! Thanks again for creating a truly valuable and valued partnership.
- Katie Sween, Santa Clara CA
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We have both bought and sold a home with Berta and The Bower Team. Berta is energetic, knowledgeable, focused and made us feel like her top priority. She was dedicated to helping us get the best results, both buying and selling. Berta listened to our 'wants' and, with her extensive knowledge of the local communities, led us to the perfect home. The Bower Team works smoothly together and kept us well informed at all times. The entire Team - Berta, Bob, Andrea and Cherie - are a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend them as partners in selling or buying a home in the San Jose and surrounding communities. Berta gives us the confidence, results and education that we enjoy.
- Ann Loree and Fareen Samji, San Jose CA
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Bob and Berta have now represented me in three transactions. I was refered to Bob by my friend Frank, whom Bob had also helped. When I was ready to purchase my first house in California in 2002, I called Bob and explained what I wanted. Based on the listings that he previewed, I wrote an offer after looking at five houses. Relying on Bob's advice, I offered below asking price, and the sellers accepted.
Recently, my fiancée and I decided to purchase a larger home. Before I even had a chance to call Bob and Berta, my fiancée fell in love with a home that she saw on mlslistings.com. Although I personally knew the listing agent, we still called Bob and Berta to represent us. Bob and Berta priced the offer on the house just right, and the seller accepted our below asking price offer. Bob and Berta certainly brought value to this transaction.
Bob and Berta then represented me on the sale of my first home. Although interest rates were climbing and the market was slowing, Bob and Berta sold my home for more than the asking price in nine days. The buyers agreed to a twenty day escrow, which meant that I closed on the sale only two weeks after closing on the purchase of our new home. From start to finish, we completed two transactions in just under six weeks. That's what I call great service!
- Greg Charles, San Jose CA
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We wanted to thank you and tell you how very much we appreciate all of your incredible hard work in securing and negotiating (our purchase) for us. Your attention to detail, organized approach, enthusiasm and relaxed attitude made it a real pleasure to work with you. We are both so pleased with the new house, it is exactly what we were hoping to find. It is so quiet and lovely up here. Canadian geese fly over our bedroom window every morning gossiping with each other loudly and Maggie the dog is digging up every gopher hole on the property enthusiastically. We are all very happy. A thousand thank yous to you (and to Bob!). With great affection
- Lorna Kellogg & Mark Himelstein, Saratoga CA
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My wife and I are overjoyed with the results from our experience with Bob and Berta Bower as well as the entire staff at The Bower Team. The sale of our San Jose house couldn't have gone smoother. Berta gave us excellent advice, always keeping in touch with us to let us know the status of the sale. Berta did her research well, setting the price of our house at the precise level to get us the maximum selling price.
Our open house ran off without a hitch with a huge amount of traffic. After all was said and done, we had 17 offers! Berta quickly contacted all the buyer's agents to get us more than we had dreamed. I was also impressed with their web site and online virtual tour.
So do yourself a favor and sign with The Bower Team the next time you sell your house. We're glad we did.
- Mike and Edel DeLeon, San Jose CA
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Jodie and I are truly impressed with the integrity and professional manner in which everything has been handled in the sale of our home.
We put our trust in your leadership to handle the sale of our single most important asset. We spent two months putting things in place as you advised. We invested hard-earned savings to correct problems you noted. The results were truly spectacular.
Five offers, at or considerably above our asking price, is stunning. That it happened after just one weekend is hard to imagine. That it occurred in a buyer's market? What can I say? If you researched all the sales in Almaden Valley this past year, I'd bet the number of other realtors with results like this would be zero.
This is the work of a master. Our trust in you was certainly rewarded. Way to go team! Keep up the good work.
- Craig and Jodie Lindberg, San Jose CA
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We met Bob during an open house visit and spent a half-hour or so speaking with him about the property he was representing. We were very impressed with his attitude and friendliness. After we left that day, we decided to ask him to help us find a home of our own. Bob is very familiar with the area we were interested in and quite knowledgeable in helping us consider all that we wanted in a home and property. After a few trips around the area, we found a lovely home, placed an offer and had our offer accepted within hours. Bob's skill in working through the details with the listing agent helped us get the home we have now, and with no worries!! Bob had a way of making us feel very comfortable along every step of the way. What really impressed us is the professional work done by The Bower Team and also the contractors his team uses. Everyone in the office and from the inspectors to locksmith, heating/air to pest control inspector, all are top notch people to deal with. This was the icing on the cake for us. Thanks Bower Team!!!
- Andrew and Diane Noonan, San Jose CA
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The following are verbatim responses given during research phone calls to randomly selected clients asked what they liked best:
"They were superb. They kept me informed of everything we were doing and never left me behind. It was a difficult period for me with my husband's death. They were always helpful." -Sherry B.
"They were very knowledgeable about their fields. She told us about a lot of laws that we didn't know about. She was very informative. I liked her experience and her background." -Daniel T.
"They are very personable. They get to know their clients. They do a lot of the leg work ahead of time. When they walk into the properties, they match their clients to the properties." -Laura G.
"They were very personable, helpful, and they were always there. They followed through on a lot of things. They did a really good job." -Georgina H.
"Bob is very hands on, full of knowledge, and flexible." -Rachel J.
"I don't think I could pinpoint one thing. They just take care of everything. They know what they are doing. I trust them completely." -Laura P.
"Most Realtors are hard to trust. I trusted Berta impeccably. She is smart." -Ellen R.
"They never left me in the dark, they were always there for me, and they encouraged me. They also got me the top dollar for both pieces of property." -Sherry B.
"Their thoroughness and their integrity, they are pretty good. We trust that their advice is sound." -Jodi E.
"They were very responsive. They listened to what we said and showed us what we wanted to see. They were also very knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable." -Christopher P.
"They were very responsive. They had good people skills." -Aatish M.
"They were superb. They kept me informed of everything we were doing and never left me behind. It was a difficult period for me with my husband's death. They were always helpful." -Sherry B.
"They got to know us. They made us feel like they were part of their family. They sold our house for a great price." -Ann L.
"They are knowledgeable and gave us great advice. We sold our house quickly. I was flabbergasted by what a great job they did." -Dan P.
"They know their stuff and they're very personable." -Kim L.
"They are professional, nice and knowledgeable." -Kellie C.
"They were thorough, knowledgeable and they kept up with everything that was going on. They also found contractors for us to do work on the house. I just thought they were very helpful." -Frank B.
"I would rate them a 11" on that scale. They're awesome people. They provide great quality service. You can't beat them. They followed up and finished the deal. We really felt we had a positive experience working with them." -Laura P.
"They were efficient, knowledgeable, professional, easy to get a hold of and to work with." -Betty S.
"They listen attentively to what the client has to say and give great suggestions. They're the best. They really set the bar for us. We just love them." -Katie S.
"They were honest, they gave us a lot of personal service and took care of us from start to finish. They can also be reached easily. It was an extraordinary experience. It's been a couple years, but they still keep in contact." -Marge C.
"Their personality, whatever they did, they did it to the fullest. They were also very responsive and always called me back right away." -Gerda R.
"They are proactive and they stay in touch with their clients." -Denise M.
"She listened to me and made the process of selling our house so easy. She also put me in touch with a Realtor in Florida who was able to sell my Mother's condo and found us a new home. I love that they are a proactive company. They stay in touch with us every other month, even though we are not looking to sell or purchase at this time." -Nancy C.
"They know their business." -Becky Y.
"They're not pushy. They're very honest and genuine." -Dan B.
"They were persistent and knowledgeable." -Jess L.
"The communication between us was great. There were no gaps from start to finish." -Larry J.
"They are very dedicated to their customers. They treated us so nicely. We highly recommend them to everyone." -Kim T.
"Personal service, they're just always available for you." -Ray S.
"They were really friendly and pleasant people." -Jordan S.
"The service and good communication" -Michelle L.
"They were very thorough." -Zac L.
"They sold my house and they were both very professional." -Mel G.
"They were always available." -Georgina H.
"I really like the personal service. I thought Bob was very caring. He took my experience to a personable level." -James F.
"They were thorough and the communication level was very good. Their assessment was very realistic. I also liked their integrity. I was very happy with them. I got more money for my house than I expected. They also helped me get my house ready to sell. It was just a great experience." -Michael F.
"They worked hard and had our best interests at heart." -Kevin M.
"They seemed to work well with the client." -Bruce B.
"Berta was very knowledgeable." -Glenn F.
"Integrity" -Mark H.
"They were efficient, knowledgeable, thorough and professional. I was going through a very hard time, but they make the situation very livable for me." -Colett R.
"It was a good experience in all aspects. They were professional, knowledgeable and personable." -Don G.
"They were on the job and friendly." -Larry W.
"They are good communicators, they follow up well and they do a good job explaining everything." -Cori S.
"They were friendly and personable." -Sasha S.
"They were on top of things." -Bob L.
"They seemed to be well-founded in their approach to things and they were very pleasant." -Shelton S.
"Their friendliness, they treated me as if I were their friend." -Kim J.
"I loved doing business with Berta. Everything was fine." -Mr. M.
"She had a go-getter attitude and knew her stuff." -Kamran M.
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Selling A House
Things to Remember
Selling a house can be a very involved process. By joining efforts with our experienced team, we can help make it a quick and profitable experience. Below are a few tips to get your property market ready and sell for the best price. Most people are looking for a home in "move in" condition, when you put in the effort for "model" perfect, it results in a faster sale and a higher profit.
For more tips and information, contact us at 408-913-7702
General Tips
A great first step when getting ready to sell your home is to make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
* Say to yourself "This is no longer my home, but a house to be sold."
* Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners who will undoubtedly make changes to make it their own.
* Say goodbye to every room.
* Don’t look backwards — look toward the future.
Now you are ready to maximize your home’s exterior and interior appeal. Take as much time as necessary. These are the things that will help make your home irresistable to buyers. Here are some proven improvements to get you started.
Exterior and Curb Appeal
* A well kept lawn implies a well maintained home. Cut lawn weekly. Rake leaves and sweep sidewalk on weekends.
* Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees regularly. Add fresh mulch to freshen up entire yard.
* Store lawn equipment, toys and other outdoor items away neatly.
* Clean all windows, inside and out including screens. This is also a good time to inspect, fix screens.
* Check the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and crumbling. Repair if needed.
* Clean gutters.
* Inspect and clean the chimney.
* Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
* Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking.
* Add a few colorful annuals, perhaps in pots.
* Power-wash driveway and remove any weeds in the seams.
* Keep your garage door closed.
* Ensure all exterior lighting is working and clean.
* Clean, paint or restain the front door. Polish or replace door fixtures, i.e., knob, locks, knocker, etc.
* Make sure entry light and doorbell are in working order.
* Put out a fresh, new welcome mat and add colorful plants in pots (space allowing).
Interior Appeal
* Give every room in the house a thorough cleaning, as well as remove all clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter. The kitchen and bathrooms are crucial, keep everything "sparkling."
* DeClutter and depersonalize every room your home. Pack up the photos, family heirlooms, etc. Prospective buyers need to see themselves living in your home. Getting rid of the "clutter" makes homes more spacious.
* Repaint dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade of paint.
* Make any needed repairs.
* Repair or replace dingy faucets and showerheads. Buy and display fresh, new towels in the bathrooms. These are easy bathroom "pickups".
* Spruce up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by investing in new cabinet knobs, new curtains, or a coat of neutral paint.
* Clean out and organize your kitchen cabinets. Prospective buyers will check and well organized cabinets equal a well cared for home with enough space.
* Ensure there are no strong odors in your home.
* Consider hiring a professional cleaning service, once every few weeks while the house is on the market. This will make it much easier for you and your family. It can be difficult to maintain the level of "cleanness" that is needed to sell your home for top dollar.
All homes listed by The Bower Team receive a free staging consultation with a staging expert to increase the salability of the home. *
*Statistics consistently show that staged homes sell faster and for more money.
Buying A House
General Tips
There are no absolutes on a time-frame for buying a home (some buyers find a home their first day out while others may take weeks or even months) but there are some general guidelines that can help with your overall planning. Remember, local and long distance moves have different requirements and timing. In the Bay Area, the market is much quicker. Most closings occur within 30-45 days from an accepted contract. Our experience can help you manage this process to ensure a successful move.
For more tips and information, contact us at 408-913-7702
Timeline
# 3-4 Months Before Move Develop a personal checklist of what you’re looking for
# Start Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
# Contact your experienced Agent
# Begin Property Search
# 2-3 Months Before Move Compare and evaluate homes
# Choose a home
# Offer and purchase contract
Once you’re in Contract
# Property Inspections
# Moving arrangements
# Monitor mortgage process
# Arrange for any school transfers or registrations
# Arrange homeowners insurance
# 3-4 Weeks Before Move Start basic packing
# Make address changes
# Arrange for utilities at new home
# Purchase decorating items, like draperies, for new home
# 1-2 Weeks Before Move-In Verify mover
# Verify closing details with settlement agent
# Verify any final mortgage details
# Packing
1. Call now and get a free staging consultation with a staging expert to increase the salability of the home.
Statistics consistently show that staged homes sell faster and for more money. This includes an onsite walk through of your property for sale and a written report on how to professionally stage it for faster sale and at a higher price.
2. Call now and get a virtual tour of your property created—Free. We'll professionally record a walk-through of the property that allows interested buyers from all over the country and the world to take a virtual tour of the home conveniently online, anytime 24/7.