Your Home is a Gift to the Next Family...

Families are changing and so are their needs. Your needs may have shifted too. It may be as simple as a desire for a change of scenery or as complicated as a divorce or the loss of a loved one. It may signal a new beginning, a partnering, a rite of passage, a move up, a practical downsizing, a job shift, an educational need, an expanding family or an empty nest. Whatever your motivation for selling, I will listen to your needs and honor the unique story you and your home have to share.

Whether you are embracing this change of life or feeling nostalgic about moving on, I will help you navigate the process. I recognize that a home holds more than just the items that mark a life. Your home also cradles the memories of birthdays, first-steps, graduations and retirement. Remember that your memories travel with you - now and forever, they reside in your heart.

 

As your agent, I will...

  • Advocate for your interests, and ethically represent you throughout the journey
  • Analyze the market and make sure that your home is competitive and ready to sell
  • Market aggressively and creatively to show you home to its best advantage
  • Create a dedicated property website to maximize your home’s exposure and to utilize the power of the internet
  • Communicate with you openly and honestly and follow-up with buyers’ agents as necessary
  • Thoroughly read the disclosures and advise you to the best of my abilities
  • Refer you to, and help you secure, any specialists as needed
  • Explain fully the commissions and the costs involved with bringing your home to market
  • Guide you through Escrow and Closing
  • Stay in touch long after the final papers are signed

If you are interested in getting started or simply have questions about the real estate process, I can be reached at The Grubb Co: (510) 339-0400 x264, or by email: jgardner@grubbco.com. I look forward to working with you, and don’t forget your dance shoes!

Julie Gardner is a Piedmont, California realtor affiliated with The Grubb Company. Julie is a member of The Oakland Board of Realtors, The California Association of Realtors, The National Association of Realtors and she is a designated “Luxury Home Specialist.” She offers personal attention, care, answers, vision, and experience to motivated buyers and sellers who thrive in a collaborative relationship. Her weekly newsletter, "The Piedmont Perspective," has earned rave reviews with its friendly flair and high-quality information about the Piedmont real estate market. all Julie today at (510) 326-0840 if you are considering moving to Piedmont or any other city in the East Bay.