415.847.1166 s.downs@ggsir.com @saradownsrealestate SARA DOWNS Marin Buyers Specialist GOLDEN GATE SOTHBEY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY HOME BUYING CONSULTATION MARIN COUNTY Lic.# 02003467
TODAY'S PRESENTATION How Our Team Works The Representation Agreement Questions Meet Sara and the Team The Marin Market Condition The Home Buying Process LET'S GET STARTED!
MEET SARA
LEAD BUYER'S SPECIALIST
Being a Part of a Skilled Team Gives our Clients the Advantage of a Broaden Search for the Right Property and Combined Years of Experience to Handle all Aspects of the Purchase Transaction Specialties Include Luxury Homes, Trust Sales, and FirstTime Buyers
East Bay Native
Moved to Marin in 2009
Enjoys Spending Time with her Husband and Two Kids, and Traveling
“I like to get creative and make sure to find a solution to all of my clients real estate needs. I am very accessible and always put the client first.”
OUR MARIN TEAM PATTY OXMAN Lead Listing Specialist Lic.# 01103895 ALISA KNOBBE WYND Listing & Buyer Specialist Lic # 01342726 HEATHER LEAF Transaction Coordinator SARA DOWNS Lead Buyer's Specialist Lic.# 02003467
WHY US? OUR EXPERIENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE 2022 AT GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Top Producing Team HIGHEST SALE PRICE 2 Middle Lane, Tiburon $4,300,000 LOWEST SALE PRICE 57 Roundtree Blvd., San Rafael $680,000
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE MARIN REAL ESTATE MARKET?
The "Post-Covid" Market has changed in 2022. For the last 2 years rates have been low, inventory has been low. We are now seeing a shift, rates are increasing and prices are beginning to stabilize.
1. 2. 3. How to Compete Without Overpaying How to Access Off-Market Listings Provide a Strong Referral Network of Skilled Contractors for All Household Needs BacktoAgenda OUR GOALS FOR YOU
THE HOME SEARCH
I will set you up on a home search through the Marin MLS.
Search tools, like Redfin, are user-friendly, but
DO NOT ask to view a property via their site as they will solicit for business.
WHAT IF?
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A NEW DEVELOPMENT...
Call me first! In order to have me represent you as your Realtor, I must be present when you sign in at your first visit.
The benefit to you is representation.
What are your "needs" vs. "wants"?
of location, condition and price.
Thursday, you will receive a showing availability to book times that following weekend. Important for you to provide feedback.
YOUR HOME
not get discouraged if we do not get a counter or acceptance. We will get you into a home!
Balance
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SHOPPING FOR
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WHY DO YOU NEED A
PRE-APPROVAL WITH UNDERWRITING?
Know your monthly mortgage, max purchase price and additional costs. (i.e. closing costs)
Gain leverage in multiple offer scenario.
We can begin the home showing process.
415.847.1166 s.downs@ggsir.com @saradownsrealestate SARA DOWNS Marin Buyers Specialist GOLDEN GATE SOTHBEY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY REFERRALS Our team is knowledgable, available, communicative and skilled in negotiations. We pride ourselves on a concierge service approach with strong backend systems. Our business is fueled by referrals! Lic.# 02003467
