I grew up in Seattle, but have lived in the Bay Area for the past twenty years.  I grew up sailing, both competitively and for leisure.  Settling in the Bay Area is natural because of my love of water.  It has also been a natural progression to gravitate toward the Green Movement. 

Growing up in the 1970’s, conserving water and gas or oil was part of what we did, but in the excesses of the 1980’s people seemed to forget everything that was learned.  By the 1990’s, everyone had a Jeep Cherokee or Ford Ranger.  People looked the part of environmentalists by wearing hiking boots and Anorak jackets, but in reality it was a very wasteful time.

I didn’t know anything much about Global Warming, I just knew that the Southern California beaches were filled with oil and swimming off the boat seemed reckless.  [Note to self, when the storm drain is labeled Flows to Bay, that means this one.]  So what is flowing?  What is within my control?  Soap from washing my car?  Roundup used on the driveway weeds?  Not at my house.

I am not an evangelist for the environment.  I notice that my friends and clients all want to preserve our Bay Area way of life.  I am just here as a cheerleader and when I can help, an advisor.

Starting Fresh?  Check out my blog for ideas that will enliven your home for the New Year.  I practice Green Real Estate.  Going green is a "Practice" not a "Perfect."   I encourage you to begin.

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As your Real Estate Consultant, I understand the importance of Detail to every aspect of Real Estate.  You are more than a transaction to me. 

While it is true that a home with dirty windows will also sell,  the details are a source of pride with me.  Every stitch in place, the flowers on the table, fresh, the mantle dusted, the porch swept.  These are the things I manage for you in your home sale. 

I really care about you, my clients!  You can count on my attention to detail and it would be my pleasure to assist you throughout your home buying or selling process, and I just plain WORK HARD!  Let me surprise you!

 Buyer's Services

·        I will walk you through the buying process and educate you about the current market conditions.

·        Do a thorough property search.

·        Act as your advocate in any market.

·        Provide you a buyer's handbook.

·        Provide experience and skill in writing a competitive offer and negotiating to close.

·        Provide you with my list of qualified experts and contractors through the inspection period and after the close of escrow.

·        Provide a complete file at the close of escrow.

·        Be present at the signing.

·        Be an asset to you through the period of your property ownership. 

Seller's Services

·        Educate you about the current market conditions. Prepare a professional Comparable Market Analysis.

·        Clear communication, minimum three times weekly.  

·        Strong recommendations about preparing your home for market.

·        Color consultation.

·        Provide a list of subcontractors and supervise work.

·        Create an unique marketing plan based on YOUR HOME.

·        Create special events and advertising around your marketing plan.

·        Negotiate strongly on your behalf.

·        Be present at the escrow signing.

·        Offer lasting and continued service after the close of escrow.

·        Provide a complete file at the close of escrow.

Home Owner's Services

·        Provide my list of preferred contractors including “Green” builders and providers

·        Provide tips on what to do to improve energy conservation at relatively low cost

·        Provide home color and style consultations, recommend design professionals

·        Provide my free newsletter with neighborhood news and timely information regarding home maintenance.

I - Trained

I am one of a select group of agents, trained to work with our Internet customers.  If you prefer a high-tech Experience or are just beginning your home search remotely, my website is a great tool to receive properties automatically that fit into your criteria and neighborhood choices.

We met Nicole for the first time around three years ago.  We were checking out the possibility of selling our home.  We didn't do anything at that time.  Then, about a year ago, our children persuaded us into selling our home (too large, too much work for us, etc.)  It was then that my wife remembered how much we had liked Nicole.

Nicole worked with our daughter to find a suitable, but smaller home...then came the big task of selling our large house on Claremont Avenue...Nicole helped us price, stage and dispose of 55 years of junk on the property.  She recommended movers and helped us interpret the pile of documents relating to the sale of the house...

We would be delighted to ask her to be our real estate agent again if the need should arise, and also to recommend her to anyone who needs her expertise.

              Sincerely,

              Pastor and Mrs. Teachenor

Nicole has her sensitive finger on the pulse of real estate in the East Bay.  Her genuine caring for our wants and needs combined with her uncanny assessment of each property and it's inherent value made our buying experience a pleasure. 

Nicole listened to our opinions and concerns and formulated a strategy void of pressure yet ripe with quality information.  She was also able to steer us to savvy finance professionals who positively contributed to the purchase of our first house in the Bay Area. 

We have already determined that we would like Nicole to spearhead any future real estate transactions for us!                                                   

               Roxane and Robbie

Nicole,

I was very pleased with your marketing approach and the prospective buyer turn-out [at my home]

               Kevin

Dear Nicole,

Thank you for being there through it all.  I always felt that you went beyond what I expected of a Realtor.  I will always remember you, Nicole, for you are the "Angel of Real Estate!"                                

               Frederick

Nicole--

For going the extra miles, initiating a title search and physically marching down into the recorder's office to obtain the documents, thank you immensely!                                                                        

               Rhonda

Nicole,

We were impressed with your credentials and the quality of your proposal.  You make our decision an easy one.

               Eric

Nicole,

Thanks again!  It was a huge relief to know I could rely on you.

               Debra

Working with Nicole has been a great experience for me.  I appreciate the investment in time that Nicole has always made for me.

               Marla

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