We initially touched base with Andrew in February of this year when we relocated from Pacific Palisades to Los Gatos. At the time we weren’t immediately ready to buy, but post our first conversation, my husband and I decided to enlist his help the minute we were ready to begin our search. It was the best decision we’ve ever made. Being new to the area, Andrew helped us pinpoint the locations we should hone in on based on our needs, interests, lifestyle etc., and over the course of 4 weekends we found our dream home in Los Gatos!
From start to finish, Andrew was just phenomenal. For instance, not only did he organize viewings of all the properties we’d chosen to see, he also accompanied us on each outing. This proved invaluable, as his insight on each (e.g. location, value for money etc.) was fantastic in narrowing our focus, & in the space of a month we’d come across a true gem which ticked off all the items on our wish list!
Once we decided to make an offer, Andrew was relentless in securing the house for us. Going above and beyond to help us while we were in contract, he was present at all of the inspections on our behalf - which was hugely helpful on days when we couldn’t make it ourselves. In addition, he organized any tradesmen we needed to come in and quote for work so that we could be ready to move in as soon as possible after closing. As Andrew had a list of recommended contractors he worked with, we didn’t have the added stress of going through a million site reviews to source good people - which was another major burden off our shoulders!
Throughout, negotiations were handled smoothly, and when any bumps in the road appeared they were ironed out in the most incredibly efficient and professional manner. They were also to our benefit, as Andrew successfully negotiated a reduction in the listing price for us! On closing day, he was present at the signing, which we thought was a really supportive and thoughtful gesture, and in thinking about our past realtors, had to wonder about their absence at such an important event! Here, Andrew was on hand to help with any last minute questions/queries that arose during the signing, and made sure the process ended effortlessly.
Andrew is one in a million. He worked tirelessly for us, and was always kind and patient as we asked about a million questions a day about the house, the area, negotiations etc. Everything, any issue we had, was also dealt with promptly - which is a big deal when you’re trying to keep the stress around this event to a minimum! To the latter, one thing I must mention is that Andrew also introduced us to an excellent lender, which meant our mortgage application was also a breeze.
Lastly, Andrew is highly knowledgeable in his field, and understands every critical aspect of the Silicon Valley housing market. His expertise made us feel very confident in the decision we made - although this will be our home, it’s nice to know we made a great investment too! Thank you Andrew!