MIKE SCHWARTZ REAL ESTATE
With Mike Schwartz Real Estate, you get a client-focused and incredibly efficient business within a robust, world class brokerage. When you work with me, you get the best of both worlds… the global reach, exposure, and resources only available through Coldwell Banker, and the knowledge, expertise, and individualized attention you will only receive from a smaller business built around 100% client focus and happiness.
I have two goals: a successful, smooth, profitable sale of your property... and ensuring this is the beginning of a life long relationship.
My number one priority is your happiness. I always aim to respect the emotional and financial realities at the core of the home selling experience, and I passionately strive to provide nothing less than outstanding service — and results.
I have two goals: the successful, smooth and profitable sale of your property... and ensuring this is the beginning of a life long relationship.
have the
and resources of the largest Real Estate company in the East Bay.
ABOUT COLDWELL BANKER
Founded in 1906 after the great San Francisco earthquake, when respectable business practices were rare, Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Banker sought to create a real estate company that would provide honest, knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate services to area residents.
More than a century later, Coldwell Banker remains the real estate leader due to its commitment to trustworthiness, professionalism, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Although there are many choices when it comes to real estate, more people choose Coldwell Banker time and again because of its reputation for service excellence. Coldwell Banker looks forward to proving this reputation with you.
MIKE SCHWARTZ, Broker Associate
Mike Schwartz is a native New Yorker and a graduate of UCLA. He has been helping clients buy and sell real estate since 2005.
To date, Mike has handled nearly 150 transactions and over $100 million dollars in sales through a combination of optimism, persistence, and strategic thinking. Mike has consistently ranked as one of the top ten agents in his office and has placed within the top 3% of all Coldwell Banker agents internationally. Mike is regularly a featured speaker for new agents joining the business and presents quarterly market reports for agents working in the area.
In each and every transaction, Mike combines a unique blend of strategic thinking and an idealistic vision in order to help clients secure their dreams. He has an earnest and direct style, and a client-centric approach to real estate. When it comes time to buy or sell, you’d benefit by having Mike in your corner.
Mike has an unrivaled zeal for “getting it done” while never, ever wavering from placing clients’ interests above all else. This has earned Mike a highly positive reputation among peers and a very loyal clientele. A large percentage of Mike’s business comes from both repeat business and referrals, and he is always honored to be able to count a high number of clients as friends as well.
His creative approach to real estate has enabled buyers to have a very high success rate winning in multiple offer situations and sellers consistently receive top dollar for their homes after just one or two weeks on the market!
GETTING STARTED
The process of buying or selling real estate can be incredibly daunting. I understand that.
If you are thinking about buying, when you see the right property, you want to be prepared. If you are thinking about selling, you want to make sure that your home is ready when it hits the market and stands out from the rest. If you are both selling your home and buying a new one, it is even more challenging to coordinate all the factors and variables involved.
That is why it’s so important to work with someone who can ensure you are fully prepared for every stage in the process.
From getting pre-approved for a mortgage to getting a property ready for sale, I have the knowledge and the connections to help make the process easy and smooth.
Don’t hesitate and contact me for more info today!
It’s so important to work with someone who can ensure you’ve got all your ducks in a row.
Presenting your home in the right light will help your buyer see its value.
GETTING READY TO LIST
Preparing your home for listing is an essential part of selling your home. While you are familiar with the subtle nuances your home offers, potential buyers will need help discovering them. The best way to do that is to present your home in the best possible light.
Milke Schwartz Real Estate will work in partnership with you to ensure the beauty and value of your home is fully realized by those who come to view it. I will work with you to identify the things that should be adjusted, those items that can be eliminated from the list of improvements, and how to stage your home when your are ready to show it to potential buyers.
THE RIGHT PRICING STRATEGY
Pricing your home is a complex task that requires the expertise of an experienced real estate professional. Consider:
• If the list price is outside of the proper parameters, potential buyers may be deterred from considering your home
• Arriving at the optimal price requires evaluation and understanding of current marketing conditions, the marketable features of your home and recent trends in the real estate market
• The closer your home is priced to fair market value when it first comes on the market, the more likely it will sell quickly at the highest price
• The higher your home is priced above market value, the fewer number of available buyers
I will advise you of the following factors when assisting you in determining a listing price for your home:
• What have buyers recently paid for similar properties?
• Will this price attract enough attention by buyers to generate showings and acceptable offers?
• What properties are currently competing for buyer attention?
• What properties have not sold, indicating what prices buyers are unwilling to pay under current market conditions?
Finding the right price for your home requires strategy and realistic expectations.
ONLINE EXPOSURE
MARKETING ACTION PLAN
My strategy for getting your property sold for top market value is a simple but effective one: I will maximize its market exposure so you attract as many qualified, motivated buyers as possible.
I will also keep you fully informed of all my activities, as well as all developments related to the listing.
Specifically, I will market your property through:
• Professional photography
• Customized single-property website
• Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
• Direct mail and email advertising campaigns
• Internet advertising on the leading real estate websites
• Customized property brochures
• Social media campaigns
• Promoting your property to top agents in the Bay Area
• Open Houses
• For sale sign with flyer box
I maximize market exposure to attract qualified, motivated buyers.
RECENT SALES
1376 Cedar St - $945,000
4016 Oak Hill Rd - $881,750
3229 Deering St - $550,000
501 Oakes Blvd - $850,000
4826 Brookdale - $662,000
20659 Rockcroft Drive - $4,700,000
901 Tenth Street #110 - $1,050,000
10835 Garlfield Ave - $870,000
924 15th Street #3 - $1,310,000
1026 Wildrose Ave - $765,000
3677 Barrington Ave - $1,340,000
9707 Charnock Ave #102 - $475,000
501 Oakes Blvd - $850,000
2939 22nd Ave - $550,000
3661 Moore St - $1,091,500
11918 Avon Way #102 - $465,000
3316 Pearl St - $1,365,000
693 Bay St - $600,000
744 N Kenter Ave - $1,650,000
1419 15th St #8 - $420,000
4826 BROOKDALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA
Newly remodeled 2 bed, 2 bath home with a finished basement and a wonderful bay view. Bright and open living room features both a fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors. Spacious and welcoming dining room opens up to the cook’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and more. Other features include an attached garage, new windows, and a laundry area inside the house.
20659 ROCKCROFT DR, MALIBU, CA
Rebuilt and completely redesigned Malibu retreat with awe-inspiring ocean views. This totally private modern home will captivate you and invigorate your senses from the moment you walk through the front door. Impressive sliding walls of glass open completely to the outdoors allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking views and fresh ocean breezes from the inside.
Sold for $163,000 over the asking price
Sold for $4,700,000
Sold for $320,000 over the asking price
Sold for $151,000 over the asking price
1376 CEDAR ST, BERKELEY, CA
Rebuilt and completely redesigned Malibu retreat with awe-inspiring ocean views.
This totally private modern home will captivate you and invigorate your senses from the moment you walk through the front door. Impressive sliding walls of glass open completely to the outdoors allowing you to enjoy the breathtaking views and fresh ocean breezes from the inside.
3229 DEERING ST, OAKLAND, CA
This condo is just one block from Montana Avenue shops, restaurants, and cafes and is close to the Santa Monica Beach and Third Street
Promenade. Front facing unit featuring both hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout. High end kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar.
A FEW CLIENT SENTIMENTS...
“If you’re reading this and still have not chosen an agent, please stop researching and just give Mike a call. He deals with any and every ‘situation’ out there, so yes, you’re ‘his type of client.’ I guarantee you’ll feel like you’re in safe, caring, and informed hands.”
Matt Bowen
“Mike’s knowledge, professionalism, honesty, relationship skills, and (most of all), positive and proactive attitude made everything as smooth and straightforward as buying real estate can be. There was not a wrinkle or hiccup from beginning to end.”
Bruce Franklin
“We were up against several competing offers, including one that was all-cash. Mike had the perfect strategy to close the deal quickly, and our offer was accepted! We strongly recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy a home.”
Matt and Namita Waynee
“Mike was attentive and proactive during the looking phase, but then worked his knowledge of the market, of the neighborhoods, and questioned the selling agent to ensure I could write a compelling offer that would be taken seriously.”
Molly
Dubow
“If you want someone who can get it done and make you feel comfortable with the entire process, I can’t imagine using anyone other than Mike Schwartz. You will not be disappointed. ... but I wouldn’t have wanted to...”
Benjamin Uminsky
“Mike Schwartz is the real deal.Mike is an honest and super smart guy who just outworks everyone else. He knows the market, he knows his clients, he understands how to properly communicate, and simply put, I feel good about how we’ve gotten to all my final transactions.”
Aaron Zimmerman
