Janis Fortune Fremont Real Estate
Janis Fortune

The REALTOR Commitment


Through it all, the personal and professional commitment of the REALTOR® is to ensure that a seller and buyer are brought together in an agreement that provides each with a “win” that is fair and equitable.

The motivation is easy to understand. For most full-service brokerages, they receive no compensation unless and until the sale closes.
By contrast, there are firms that offer “limited services” in exchange for an up-front flat fee, or perhaps offer a menu of pay-as-you-go or “a la’ carte” options. Some even offer a sliding scale ranging from limited to full service. In these cases, the compensation of the REALTOR® is based on these reduced service levels with the seller bearing full responsibility for all the other steps and procedures in the selling process.

In short, the marketplace truism is that “you get what you pay for.”


Designed to Sell!


Give it eye appeal! Make that first impression count! Buying a home is an emotional feeling and having a well thought out approach as to how your furniture and home accessories are placed is HGTV's Number #1 item as to most important things you can do when selling your home.
Bringing Out Your Homes Greatest Potential DRE License #l01321226

Luxury Home Specialist - Buy or Sell


What is a Luxury Home?
In the San Francisco bay area most homes appraised at $900,000 and up are considered Luxury Homes. Because we specialize in the Luxury Home market, we offer several exclusive FREE services to sellers such as:

  • Home Staging/Decor (Total Furniture Included)
  • Home Cleaners, Windows & Carpet Included
  • Photographer, Color Flyers & Virtual Tour
  • Advertised On All Major Real Estate Websites
  • Personal Website For Your Home ie.(www.1234YourHome.com)
  • Newspaper & CD Packets For Buyers
  • Feng Shui & Space Clearing Techniques

We also offer an automated notification service to keep buyers aware and on top of current listings available.

Whether you are thinking about selling or buying a Luxury Home in the San Francisco bay area, we are equiped to handle all your real estate needs. For more information, please use the "contact us" page to send us a message or call us direct at 510-415-1000. We are looking forward to hearing from you and helping you with your Luxury Home sale or purchase.


Certified For Short Sale / Forclosure Properties & 1031 Exchange Assistance


  

6 Questions Foreclosure Buyers Should Ask
 
 
·          Is now a good time to buy a foreclosure?
 
This is a very common question from both real estate professionals and prospective buyers. Because local market conditions vary, the answer is different from market to market. Check with us for information about the area you have in mind.
 
·          What’s the first step buyers need to take?
 
Buyers need to be pre-approved for a loan before shopping for a foreclosure. If you are buying a foreclosure as an investment or second home, you must understand that financing the home will be more difficult than a primary residence. Lenders typically charge higher interest rates and require larger down payments for investment or second homes.
 
·          How can you tell a bad foreclosure from a good one?
 
Making a sound deal can be tricky. Buyers need to be wary of unpaid liens, including mortgage debt, taxes, construction loans, home equity lines of credit, and possibly a second or third mortgage. Unless the property goes through a foreclosure auction and becomes a bank-owned REO, the outstanding foreclosure liens and fees could be simply transferred to the new owner. You don’t want to fall into the same financial trap as the previous owner!
 
·          If I’m a qualifying borrower, can I appeal to banks for better loan terms?
 
Lenders are drowning in defaults so they may be motivated to cut a deal. If you have a good credit score, many banks will offer you a below market rate loan on a bank-owned home. Unlike paying down with points, this doesn’t cost anything in fees and it gives you the ability to spend more for the home.
 
·          What are the costs of buying foreclosures?
 
It takes money to make money. The best opportunities are for buyers with cash. If you are planning to rent out the property or even resell it for a quick profit, make sure you consider the carrying costs. These include sales commissions, marketing costs, vacancies, taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Once you’ve calculated the expenses you should add another 10 to 15 percent. If you don’t build in a “surprise fund,” you might become the next foreclosure statistic.
 
·          How does choice of neighborhood affect foreclosure investments?
 
Buyers looking for a good investment should avoid neighborhoods overrun with foreclosures, particularly newer subdivisions in overbuilt exurban areas. Look in well established neighborhoods with good schools and transportation. If you are in a market where prices are still falling, you must take that into consideration when submitting an offer.
 
The Bottom Line Is: There Are Many Good Deals Out There For The Buyer With An Informed/Certified Agent!
 

 

Sold By DesignProperties ...Your Real Estate Source for FREMONT & the Greater Bay Area where we make great things happen for you!

 As Owner/ Broker my team and I have a simple mission and that mission is to help our clients successfully prepare and market their properties to get TOP DOLLAR!   

EXCLUSIVE FREE SERVICES: Pre-sell advice, from the best interior colors to enhance your homes beauty, to perfect placement of furniture using the art of feng shui to bring peace, harmony and positive chi.  We provide the furniture, cleaners to make your home sparkle, beautiful color flyers, virtual tour, CD packets to give potential buyers

FREE REPORTS!  Don't Miss...just click on  Buying or Selling on the left of this page under sub-headings for an extentive list.

Whether your buying or selling a home we're here to help. We hold a high professional standard,  pride ourselves on top negotiating skills, and keep you informed through out the transaction process.

Please feel free to browse through our website and please email us if you have any questions we can answer. 

                              


15 Reasons To Hire Sold By Design Properties


 

  • Full Time Professional Broker With National, State And Local Boards
  • Extensive Knowledge Of Fremont, Union City And Newark
  • Professionally Designed Website
  • Internet Links To My Website
  • “Just Listed” Postcards Mailed To Your Neighbors & My Contacts
  • 24-Hour Info Listing Link For Buyers
  • Expert Staging Included To Prepare Your Home For Sale
  • Feng Shui & Space Clearing Techniques
  • Flyers Delivered To All Agents In Area
  • Photographer, CD Packets & Virtual Tour Of Your Home
  • Mortgage Broker And Escrow References To Serve Buyers
  • Full Market Service Support Staff
  • Proactive Communication With Client
  • Feedback Following Each Showing
  • Quality Service Guarantee And Much More!

 


We're Selling in a Down Market


 


Home Design, Feng Shui Techniques


It's the total package we aim for ....to bring out your homes greatest potential!

We offer FREE HOME STAGING, use the art of feng shui techniques when you hire our team to sell your home. From begiining to end, it's important how your home shows as well as the special  feel people get when they walk through the front door.  It's been proven that home staging will contribute toward your home selling faster, and at a higher price. Our Design Team will work with you to create that perfect effect....bringing about a beautiful and serene setting with what you currently have or (bringing in the total furniture/accessory package.)  

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