For those of you who have been following this blog, you will be happy to know that we are working on implementing a new blog for San Diego home buyers on our main website, http://globella.com!
Globella.com is currently undergoing a site re-design, but we are adding fresh content every day, and we are excited about the resources that will be available to San Diego home buyers through our new website and blog!
Sincerely,
Justin Gramm
When I first began researching realtors, I got a lot of suggestions from friends and family members. I was most concerned with finding someone who was accessible and who knew the area I would be looking in. My mortgage consultant referred me to Justin because he was an Exclusive Buyer Agent, so he would have no bias when presenting me with options for my first home. Despite my initial unease with the idea of having to sign a contract to do business, it was good to know that Justin wouldn't have any pretense to show me particular homes for extra commission. Additionally, I appreciated that he only services a few clients at a time, meaning he would have more time for me than a traditional realtor at a large firm might.
This was evidenced during the first few days I worked with Justin. He was always quick to call me back, and within a few days of identifying what I was looking for we were actually looking at properties. Within a matter of days we saw over 25 homes. I did not expect the process to go so quickly!
As a first time home buyer, I wasn't sure what to expect as far as the whole process goes. Justin did a great job of informing me about what things to pay attention to, and what to look for. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to communicate effectively. When I felt confused I knew I could call him and get a straight answer.
I also appreciated that he made me aware of time he would be out of town, and how I'd be able to keep in contact with him during that time. He was available not only while out of town, but nights and weekends as well. He really did a great job of working around my schedule and making the process as convenient as possible.
Overall, the experience was a great one, and I am ecstatic to say I've had an offer accepted on the home of my dreams in a matter of a few weeks! I would recommend Justin to anyone getting ready to buy a home in the San Diego area. You won't be disappointed.
Steve in San Diego
***From Justin: I just finished helping Steve purchase his first home a few weeks ago. He was great to work with!
I represented Chuck Smith on the purchase of a condo at North Coast Village in Oceanside, CA. The condo Chuck bought was listed as a short sale, and we went through a seven-month process of waiting and strategizing before the transaction finally went through for Chuck. Chuck recently sent me this testimonial letter. Thanks, Chuck, for the great letter! Our goal at Globella Buyers Realty is to provide such great customer service that each client becomes as big a fan as Chuck is.
Here are the newly listed Del Mar real estate listings for February 15th, 2010:
There is a 1-bedroom/1-bathroom condo listed for sale for $169,000.
There is a 3-bedroom/3-bathroom detached home listed for sale for $1,395,000.
There is a 5-bedroom/6-bathroom detached home listed for sale for $2,649,000.
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Are you buying a home in the San Diego area within 90 days? We work for you on your side! We evaluate homes & prices, and we counsel & negotiate for BUYERS ONLY!
When I began in real estate I worked for two traditional real estate brokerages before going out on my own and founding Globella Buyers Realty. Here is what I found that motivated me to start my own company. I found that there was (and still is) a need for buyer specialists in the real estate industry. For decades, the real estate industry has been dominated by listing agents and listing agencies. Despite the fact that buyers deserved to have a REALTOR® representing them on their side of the transaction, many agents found it difficult to specialize in helping buyers when the majority of the properties for sale were cont
rolled by listing agents. It just made more sense (and money) to be a listing agent than a buyer agent. However, the times have changed. With advances in technology, the internet, and the sharing of listing information via multiple listing services and REALTOR® associations, agents now have more tools to locate properties for their buyers than ever before. As I began to specialize in helping buyers, one day it dawned on me that I could provide much better service to my clients by starting my own company - a company that was committed to never representing a seller - EVER! Globella Buyers Realty never takes any listings. Globella is an exclusive buyer agency, and this allows us to be on the BUYER'S SIDE 100% of the time.
Traditional real estate brokerages take listings and also represent buyers. The job of a listing agent is to get the highest price for his seller client and to represent his client's best interests at all times. The job of a buyer agent is to negotiate the lowest price for his buyer client and to represent his client's best interests at all times. What happens when a buyer wants to buy one of the brokerage's listings? In California, this is called dual agency. Obviously, this creates a huge conflict of interest. In the end it hurts the clients and benefits the brokerage. The clients cannot receive the 
best representation from their REALTOR® in a dual agency situation, yet the brokerage many times earns twice the commission (for representing both sides). Some agents/brokerages advertise that they will never get into a dual agent situation. This means that if one of their buyers decides to buy one of their listings, they have to tell either the buyer or seller to take a hike (and find a different agent after all the time they've already spent working together). This didn't make sense to me, and so I founded Globella Buyers Realty, a company that ONLY represents buyers. We never run into a dual agency situation. Although we've given up the right to work with sellers, we've found that by offering a specialized service to represent buyers on their side of the transaction we've generated a loyal, and trusting following... and we believe that we've started a trend in San Diego that is sure to grow stronger and stronger as the word about exclusive buyer agency gets out to more and more buyers.
From first time buyers, to executives, to empty nesters or vacation home buyers, we specialize in the exclusive representation of home buyers in the San Diego area (coastal and inland). We offer full fiduciary duties and protect our clients' best interests throughout their transaction (see above).
We provide free consultation services and homebuying information to prospects. We negotiate on our clients' behalf and work to get the most favorable price and terms for the buyer. As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we provide comparables that reflect the true market value of a home, not comparables that justify an overpriced listing. Our job is equally important to us whether we are helping you close your purchase, or if we are helping protect your best interests as we help you cancel a transaction.
Our goal is to help you get the best deal on a home or property where you will enjoy living, spending time with family and entertaining friends! We also want to help you make sound investment decisions based on real facts and our expertise.
Globella Client Testimonials
There is nothing better in our industry than receiving sincere thanks from our clients for a job well done. Some of our clients have allowed us to share their thoughts with you:
"Justin helped my wife and me buy a vacation condo in downtown. Justin communicates with his clients! He was available by phone and email almost 24 hours a day. He was always there to reassure me everything was going by plan. He listened to what we wanted, and he only showed us the properties that fit our criteria and price range. He was always honest with us about our expectations and what was realistically possible. I would recommend Justin in a heartbeat."
Donald & Paula Fey
Vacation Home Buyers
San Diego, CA"Before we bought our home, we decided to cancel the purchase of another property a couple months earlier. Justin stood by us through that whole process, helped us find out about all the problems with the house, and helped us get our deposit back. Then he helped us find another home that fit our needs perfectly. I encourage others to hire him because of his customer service and his knowledge of San Diego real estate."
Curt & Thanh Hopkins
Investment Buyers
Oceanside, CA
"I had just come back from serving overseas with the Marines, and we needed a home for our growing family. Justin helped us buy our first home. I know what it's like to find a house my family and I can call home and all the work Justin put in to make us happy. I send my friends Justin's way because I know that he will take care of all their needs."
Antonio & Yvette Tinajero
First Time Buyers
San Diego, CA"The #1 reason buyers should hire Justin is honesty. Justin helped my wife and me buy a condo on the beach in Oceanside. Justin delivered on what he promised, and I would use him again if I needed to purchase another home."
Lloyd & Susana Tillman
Second Home Buyers
Oceanside, CA
San Diego Photos Courtesy of Charles Pfeil.
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