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Angelo Cosentino

5 Home Seller Tips For 2013

Posted On May 1st, 2013 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

Homeowners looking to sell their home to move-up, downsize, relocate, or rent are experiencing a hot sellers market right now. However, even in a sellers market, thinking about selling a home can be stressful and the preparations can feel overwhelming. Gathering and reading information, like this, and choosing to work with an experienced real estate agent may be the silver bullet: Getting you on the right track from the start, providing ongoing expertise and guidance, and ultimately resulting in more money for…

 
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5 Homebuyer Tips For 2013

Posted On April 16th, 2013 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

Given the rapid turn in the market in 2013, homebuyers looking to buy a home in San Francisco and Marin, the two areas where I serve clients, are finding themselves competing against multiple offers for the homes they want. Getting a home can be tough, and often leaves homebuyers frustrated and feeling like they will never get a home. Inspired by the 2013 market climate, here are five home buyer tips to keep in mind to help you get the…

 
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Moving to Marin

Posted On February 11th, 2013 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

I was born in San Francisco and thrived on urban living with the bustling neighborhoods, cultural diversity, and open minded population. In my mid 30′s, I loved taking long mountain bike rides through the city, over the Golden Gate Bridge and up the fire roads on Mt. Tamalpais with my friends. Mountain biking is still a deep passion of mine, but now I enjoy it right outside my front door in San Anselmo. After starting a family in San Francisco,…

 
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Seller’s Remorse: Not Enough Buyer Buzz

Posted On December 5th, 2012 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

Seven seconds. That’s how long a listing has to capture the attention of a home buyer who’s sifting through hundreds of listings on the computer as they start their home search. Will your listing make their short list? Approximately 97% of homebuyers begin their home search on-line by scanning listings on sites like Trulia, Zillow, and McGuire.com. Potential home buyers spend an average of seven seconds previewing a home before deciding if they’ll look deeper or move on. Too many…

 
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Curb Appeal: Three Tactics for Sellers

Posted On September 7th, 2012 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

Curb appeal is the initial appearance and impression a house makes as seen from the street. It’s what the buyer sees and feels as they park their car, walk across the street, and stroll up the front walkway to the front door. Curb appeal includes the overall neighborhood, the house’s location on the block, condition of the landscaping, the overall look of the house, and attention to detail. Most real estate experts agree that one of the most important aspects…

 
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Protect Your Most Important Asset: A Homeowner’s Insurance How-To

Posted On June 26th, 2012 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

Your home is one of your most important assets so be sure to protect it by not only having the right homeowner’s insurance coverage from the start, but by taking the time to re-evaluate your coverage on an annual basis. [My most valuable assets—my children!—wake boarding on the San Francisco Bay near Sausalito and Blackie’s Pasture in Tiburon.] Why do I need homeowners insurance? As many homeowners know, home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders, so you probably can’t buy a…

 
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Buying a Home in San Francisco: Look Underground and Save Money

Posted On May 31st, 2012 by Angelo Cosentino | No Comments

If you are interested in buying a home in San Francisco, remember to add the sewer lateral to your list of inspections. This inspection often gets overlooked and left off home buyer checklists; and can be an important, money-saving step when buying a home in San Francisco given the number of deep rooted trees adorning the streets. What is a sewer lateral? A sewer lateral is the section of pipe that runs underground from the home to the main sewer…

 
 
 

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