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Experience, Expertise,
Credentials and Awards BRIAN JOSEF
REAL ESTATE BROKER California Real Estate Agent License # 01098956 | • | Over 26 years residential and commercial real estate sales, residential property management, residential construction development and real estate brokerage experience | | • | Experienced in all aspects of real estate office management, conflict resolution and arbitration, agent recruiting, training and development | | • | Excellent negotiation skills, resulting in sound acquisitions and profitable sales | | • | As former brokerage owner, successfully operated four offices with over 40 agents | | • | Consistent recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award for multi-million dollar production | | • | Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Those receiving the CRS designation must complete the required courses offered by the Residential Sales Council and demonstrate specific expertise in applied residential real estate marketing. Of more than 2 million real estate licensees nationwide, fewer than 2 percent hold the CRS designation. |
 EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Sales
My experience in real estate sales includes developing comparative market analysis and working with clients to design a marketing plan tailored to each property. My sales and negotiating skills play an important part in making a transaction successful. With 24+ years experience, I have a thorough understanding of real estate contracts, escrow and title procedures, appraisals and loan processing. I have been involved in and am conversant with tax deferred exchanges, the sale of pre-foreclosure properties in short payoff positions, creative financing options and the development and sale of new residential construction. Small Business Owner
In 1986, I founded the Del Mar Corporation, d.b.a. ERA Bay Properties. Starting with two people in one small office, my business grew to 40 agents and 4 locations. Merged with RE/MAX Realty in 1995. EDUCATION AND RELEVANT SKILLS  | • | California Association of Realtors courses | | • | Floyd Wickman Sales Training Course | | • | College of San Mateo extension courses with emphasis on tax deferred exchanges, real estate evaluation and appraisal, real estate law, principles, practice and finance, and property management | | • | Excellent oral and written communication skills |
LINDA JOSEF
REAL ESTATE AGENT
California Real Estate Agent License # 01098956 | • | Over 18 years experience with residential real estate sales and property management | | • | Former Vice President and Manager of ERA Bay Properties, overseeing all financial and personnel decisions of the corporation | | • | Experience as corporate trainer, responsible for training staff and agents on new or changed procedures, new laws or regulations affecting business practice, improved presentation and sales techniques and customer service | | • | Experience as public relations representative, resulting in strong oral and written communication skills, time management skills and diplomacy | | • | Experienced in web design, display and classified advertising sales, design and production |
EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Sales
My experience in real estate sales includes prospecting, developing comparative market analysis and marketing plans, service of listings, and representation of real estate buyers. As a result of these activities, I have a thorough understanding of escrow and title procedures, appraisal and loan processing. Further, I have been responsible for improving productivity and profitability in the office through training agents, staff and office personnel. My responsibilities included training agents on real estate contracts, risk management techniques, local disclosure requirements and listing presentation skills. Public Relations
Over 3 years as Corporate Public Relations Representative for major utility company. Responsible for establishing and building relationships with local community leaders to facilitate the sometimes sensitive business operations of the utility. Worked with City Planners, City Council Members, County and State Government representatives. Planned, staffed and coordinated off-site meetings for corporate officers of the utility. As a result of these activities, I am skilled at oral and written communications and presentations, negotiating, time management, diplomacy and tact. EDUCATION AND RELEVANT SKILLS | • | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration | | • | California Association of Realtors courses | | • | Floyd Wickman Sales Training Course | | • | ERA Top Gun Academy Training Course | | • | College of San Mateo extension courses with emphasis on real estate principles, real estate evaluation and appraisal |
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Buyers can be a little cranky on closing day if things go wrong during the walk-through inspection. For example, the sellers' dependable old dishwasher might stop midway through its cycle and the bathroom sink might clog unexpectedly. These situations can create anxiety for the buyers and sellers, but such problems are quite common and usually simple to resolve.
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What structure is regarded as the best surviving example of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture?
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The Georg Muller House in Milbach, PA, built in 1752. |
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