No matter what the circumstances, the decision to buy or sell a home is one with major stakes, both financially and emotionally. The average person will only complete a few real estate transactions in an entire lifetime, one of which will be that person's largest financial move ever. That's why Erin Benford takes pride in providing the best in client education.
With Erin's experience in education and marketing, and son Joel's assistance, the Benfords are the perfect team to help you make informed real estate decisions, whether you are buying or selling your own home, or purchasing residential property for investment. Home for the last 6 years is officially sold. Thanks Erin J. Benford and Jeffrey Benford, our awesome realtors that for us an offer above listing in 6 days and able to get us through escrow quickly despite our HOA'S litigation.
Hi Erin, Just wanted to say thank you for helping our daughter and son-in-law find a home to raise their family and guided them through the process.
With Erin's experience in education and marketing, and son Joel's assistance, the Benfords are the perfect team to help you make informed real estate decisions, whether you are buying or selling your own home, or purchasing residential property for investment. Home for the last 6 years is officially sold. Thanks Erin J. Benford and Jeffrey Benford, our awesome realtors that for us an offer above listing in 6 days and able to get us through escrow quickly despite our HOA'S litigation.
Hi Erin, Just wanted to say thank you for helping our daughter and son-in-law find a home to raise their family and guided them through the process.
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After being an English teacher and small business owner, Erin Benford started working in real estate in 2003.
It was a natural, having purchased and sold properties with her husband, beginning when they were in college.
Working first for Windermere Silicon Valley Properties, followed by six years at Alain Pinel Realtors, Erin and then team partner son, Jeffrey Benford, moved to the Willow Glen office of Sereno Group Real Estate.
They were very excited in 2012 to be in the new Willow Glen office of a innovative real estate company, located on Lincoln Avenue at Willow Street; and after all these years, Erin is still very happy to be part of Sereno.
It was a natural, having purchased and sold properties with her husband, beginning when they were in college.
Working first for Windermere Silicon Valley Properties, followed by six years at Alain Pinel Realtors, Erin and then team partner son, Jeffrey Benford, moved to the Willow Glen office of Sereno Group Real Estate.
They were very excited in 2012 to be in the new Willow Glen office of a innovative real estate company, located on Lincoln Avenue at Willow Street; and after all these years, Erin is still very happy to be part of Sereno.
Now what?.look, look, look, and get an energetic agent who will become your eyes and ears, your watchdog, your educator.
No! In almost all cases, you get all that help and education without plunking down a dime.
The buyer's agent is paid by the seller, when you buy your house, unless you pick a home that is "for sale by owner" or on a limited commission contract.
If you come across one of these homes, your agent will work with you and the seller to be fair to both the buyer and the agent.
Most importantly, you owe your agent your Buyer's Loyalty.
No! In almost all cases, you get all that help and education without plunking down a dime.
The buyer's agent is paid by the seller, when you buy your house, unless you pick a home that is "for sale by owner" or on a limited commission contract.
If you come across one of these homes, your agent will work with you and the seller to be fair to both the buyer and the agent.
Most importantly, you owe your agent your Buyer's Loyalty.
Inventory is low, which makes it a sellers' market in much of Silicon Valley; but there now is a twist.
Buyers are getting pickier, which they usually do only in a buyers' market.
How will you know that a buyer is really capable of getting a loan and won't waste your time?.
First of all, do you need to do some clean-up?
That depends on the market.
In a buyers' market, people can afford to be picky about the property details.
A wise seller will clean, paint, fluff, and stage a property for the best impression.
Buyers are getting pickier, which they usually do only in a buyers' market.
How will you know that a buyer is really capable of getting a loan and won't waste your time?.
First of all, do you need to do some clean-up?
That depends on the market.
In a buyers' market, people can afford to be picky about the property details.
A wise seller will clean, paint, fluff, and stage a property for the best impression.
We have a choice about how to serve our clients and have decided to refer you to mlslistings.com.
This site is not overloaded with advertising and is simple and fast.
Many agent web sites provide "imbedded" search tools providing the information in a frame within the agent's site.
There are many Internet Data Exchange MLS services that charge hundreds of dollars for setup and expensive monthly fees.
Why would a site do this?
To keep the client within their site so as not to provide any agent searches that public MLS listings offer.
This site is not overloaded with advertising and is simple and fast.
Many agent web sites provide "imbedded" search tools providing the information in a frame within the agent's site.
There are many Internet Data Exchange MLS services that charge hundreds of dollars for setup and expensive monthly fees.
Why would a site do this?
To keep the client within their site so as not to provide any agent searches that public MLS listings offer.
When it comes to choosing a home to purchase, which amenities are non-negotiable and which ones are nice to have?
These are the top five essential amenities home shoppers say are must-have in a home.
Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals looking for an easy target they can rob fast.
Career burglars shared this information to help you prevent break-ins.
When purchasing a home, one of the most important steps is to the home inspection.
While this will tell you a lot about the house, there are some items that a home inspector simply cannot evaluate.
These are the top five essential amenities home shoppers say are must-have in a home.
Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals looking for an easy target they can rob fast.
Career burglars shared this information to help you prevent break-ins.
When purchasing a home, one of the most important steps is to the home inspection.
While this will tell you a lot about the house, there are some items that a home inspector simply cannot evaluate.
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