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Providing a superior level of informed, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the greater Bakersfield area. | |
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Shanti Brinsfeld
Touchstone Real Estate Group
9101 Camino Media
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 978-7101 Office
Email: shanti@shantibrinsfield.com
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| SELLERS!
If you're planning to sell your home in the next few months, this FREE service is designed to help establish your home's current market value. Simply choose Market Analysis and fill out the requested information. I will use comparable sold, pending and active listings to help you calculate the fair market value of your home.
If you find that your home is worth less than what is owed. I can help you prevent foreclosure by assisting you with a short sale. A short sale is selling your home for less than what is owed with approval from the bank. As tough as it is to have to lose your home, please keep in mind that this is the ultimate act of responsibility that a seller can do.
The benefits for the seller includes closure and knowing the seller has "settled" the debt with the bank. As long as it is your primary residence, there are decreased chances of tax consequences (Check with your tax advisor to make sure of your particular situation).
If you decide to do a short sale, plan on staying in the home until the close of escrow. There are many benefits to this. You get to stay in your home a little longer. Also, the home stays kept up and looking good. By the seller staying in the home until escrow closes, it also reduces the risk of vandalism.
BUYERS!
Now is one of the best times for a buyer to purchase a home. Prices are low and interest rates are low. If you are a veteran, the federal tax incentive for up to $8000.00 has been extended until April 30, 2011. This can also be combined with a VA loan. You must be in contract by 04/30/11 and close escrow no later than June 30, 2011.
Buyers when you decide that you are ready to purchase a home. The first thing you need to do is meet with a lender. If you don't have a lender, I will refer you to a lender to fit your needs. This will help you determine the purchase price of a home, the monthly payments and how much money you will need down. Also, in this market, you cannot even write up an offer without having your lending situated.
After you do that, call me. I can help you find your home no matter who it is listed with, if it is resale, new construction, short sale or foreclosure. Even if you don't call me, pick an agent to work with. It is easier to work with one agent, instead of calling 10 different agents.
Automatically receive personalized MLS listings by e-mail. I will sign you up on my buyer/seller toolkit which will automatically send you listings based on your criteria. On this program you will be emailed the most current listings as soon as they go on the MLS. Simply choose Dream Home Finder and fill in the requested information. Or, search for yourself at Search For Homes.
Certifications and Recognitions
Corporate Relocation
Specialization
I specialize in many areas of real estate including representing my clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences and income property within the cities of Bakersfield. I also have experience with shortsales, foreclosures and defaults which is becoming the trend of the market. Once we have an accepted offer; I also have my team in place for every aspect of the escrow to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Financing
I work with several lenders who specialize in all areas of real estate including commercial, residential, land, and first time home buyers. Many of these programs also work with less than perfect credit and self-employed. There is also 100% financing for veterans. If you do not qualify right away, we offer credit counseling to help get you on track to be able to buy. | |
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