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Your Flight Crew (Contact Info)
Brian Schwatka Captain & Listing Agent
Brian Schwatka has been a top-producing Realtor and Transition Specialist since 2004. His purpose is to help homeowners of all ages make the best decisions for their future, whether they are staying or going.
Email Address: Brian@stayorgohomeowner.com
Call/Text: 408-499-9561
Monnick “Nicky” de Guia Transaction Manager
Nicky has more than 10 years of experience assisting in the field of customer service and technical support. She is keen to details, making sure to provide excellent outputs. She is one of the main points of contact throughout your transaction. She schedules the home preparation services, orchestrates the calendar and makes sure that your transaction is stress-free.
Email Address: Admin@stayorgohomeowner.com
Candace Levers Project Manager and Listing Assistant
Candace has been a licensed Realtor since 2007. Candace is responsible for scheduling and interacting with the home preparation team to help you get the biggest return on your investment. She can back up Brian in "Realtor-Mode".
Email address: candacelevers@gmail.com
Call/Text: 408-768-9492
Dan Anderson Pre-Inspector and Handyman
Dan is the first man on the job during the home preparation stage. He does a full walk-through to check the condition of the home prior to ordering the formal home inspection. He retired in 2018 after 34 years in law enforcement. Dan spent two years transforming his home from a 3Bd/2Ba home into a 6Bd/5Ba home. Being trained for 25+ years. He performs quality work for our clients in the same manner he would do on his own home. Dan is the Man!
Judith Vandsburger Buyer's Agent
Judith has been a licensed Realtor since 2005. Because Brian only represents home sellers, it is a conflict of interest for him to write offers for unrepresented buyers. Judith is one of the top Buyer’s Agents in Silicon Valley and can write offers on behalf of unrepresented buyers while assuring that the lines of communication are always open.
Michelle Santiago Escrow Officer
Michelle has over 28 years of experience in escrow in Los Gatos. Her Background has a very strong history with resale, Trust, Probate, 1031 exchange, reverse exchange, refinance and commercial sales. Michelle and her highly experienced team are well known in the real estate industry as being very professional by her long list of loyal clients.
Email address: Michelle.Santiago@ctt.com
Call: 408-354-6737
Pre-Transition Guide “How it All Works”
Listing Manual “FlightPlan"
I developed this PRE-Transition Guide over the past 20+ years of my career while working with transitioning seniors. It is meant to shed some light on all of the things homeowners should be thinking about between the time they decide to make a transition, and the time they actually start the home selling process.
Side Note: The entire home selling process is spelled out in another publication called the Listing Manual, or “FlightPlan” which is only available to Brian’s Clients.
You will notice that this PRE-Transition Guide is broken down into four stages:
1. Before you get on the waiting list
2. After you are on the waiting list
3. Once you choose your new home
4. During the move-out and move-in process
A step-by-step guide to your entire Real Estate transaction
Since you’ve decided to make a transition to a new home and since you don’t sell houses everyday, I’ve created this step by step manual for you. This Listing Manual or “Flight Plan” spells out everything that will take place between the time you sign the listing agreement until the time that we close escrow and your funds are transferred.
You are not obligated or expected to read this entire document. Some homeowners like to have more information and others, not so much. Either way, this is a great reference document to refer to should you have any questions during our adventure together
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Helpful Real Estate Videos
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The Homeowner FlightPlan
This video explains what happens between the time you place your deposit and the time you move in to the Retirement Community.
The Listing Agreement
This video explains the California Association of Realtors Listing agreement in plain English so that you get a better understanding of what you will be signing when you decide to list your home.
Mediation and Arbitration
This video explains the verbiage in the mediation and arbitration clauses within the California Association of Realtors listing and purchasing agreements
Wire Fraud - Don't Wire Funds!
This video explains how important it is to protect yourself from wire fraud.
Please do NOT wire funds until you've watched this video!
DocuSign Electronic Signatures
This video explains how to use the DocuSign electronic signature email program so that you can sign documents from your computer or mobile device.
The Listing Preparation
This video explains what to expect between the signing of the listing agreement and the close of escrow
Home Preparation
This video explains what we might want to do to get your home ready for the market
Downsize & Prepare
This 3 minute video demonstrates how my team and I can transform a neglected home into a move-in ready home in 4 weeks.
Seller's Disclosures
This video explains all of the disclosures that a seller will be completing prior putting their home on the market.
Some Documents have changed, so the video must be changed. Stay Tuned.
The Residential Purchase Agreement
This video explains the California Association of Realtors (CAR), Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) in an expeditious manner for both buyers and sellers.
The Residential Purchase Agreement (COURSE MANUAL)
If you really want to learn the in-depth details of the California Association of Realtors (CAR), Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA), feel free to download this 106 Page course manual.
The Residential Purchase Agreement (SAMPLE)
Download this Sample RPA and follow along as Brian explains the California Association of Realtors (CAR), Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) in an expeditious manner for both buyers and sellers.
Offer Accepted, Now What?
This video explains all of this things that will happen after a purchase agreement has been accepted.