Dave is the consummate Realtor, and was invaluable from the first minute we saw the property until (
Dave is the consummate Realtor, and was invaluable from the first minute we saw the property until (and after) the day we closed. We worked with Dave on a particularly challenging transaction -- acquiring a property in a "short sale," in which both the seller and his lender were likely to take a loss, thus the possibility of negative motivation. Dave had thoroughly evaluated the property, advised us on market value, pricing and negotiation strategy. When our initial offer was rejected by the lender as being too "below market," Dave engaged reputable appraisers to identify truly comparable properties, bringing the selling side back into a realistic mind-set. Once there, we knew we would be in a competitive-offer situation, and Dave was a great sounding board, as we offered a price in the final round that was accepted, but not outrageously over the competition.<br/><br/>Even after the closing, he personally made sure the property was in mint condition for our move-in. He also used his network to line up contractors to help us in refreshing the property to our tastes. ??Dave knows the San Francisco market intimately. He made it a priority to know us well, to align us with what was available, set our expectations realistically, and then go for it! We'd use Dave again, and can recommend him without reservation.