Testimonials
With less than a month before this Client had to move, Fixed Rate found him the loft he wanted in the neighborhood he wanted and got him a great deal.
Dear Lance,
Please feel free to use this letter on your website or have any of your potential clients call me.
I used Fixed Rate to help me buy a loft in San Francisco on the recommendation of my mortgage broker. I could tell right from the start that these guys really know what they're doing, and that impression only grew stronger as the deal went along.
I was amazed how quickly they found me exactly what I was looking for, and although the initial negotiations were quite tricky, the Fixed Rate team managed to get me the price and terms I wanted on the place I really liked. Things got even more complicated when both myself and the Listing agent were in Europe for most of the escrow period, but the folks at Fixed Rate made sure everything went seamlessly - they took care of the appraiser, inspector, title company, and even did a walk through on my behalf to make sure everything was ok before signing off on the deal. The best part was when the deal had closed Fixed Rate brought me the keys to my new home, a nice bottle of champagne, and a commission rebate check for over $3,000. If you're buying or selling Real Estate, you need to hire these guys. .
Sincerely,
Drew Sullins - San Francisco , CA
Fixed Rate got an offer on this San Rafael home within two weeks of listing. Most of the properties that were already on the market at the time this property was listed were still for sale after the escrow had closed, and many had dropped prices significantly.
We hired Fixed Rate Properties on the recommendation of a friend, but I must admit that I wondered how they could provide the level of service promised and save us so much money. Don't let their rates fool you, the only thing discount about the company is their rates. From the very beginning we were very impressed with the knowledge of our local market, and even though hardly anything else was selling they got us a full price offer in less than two weeks after going on the market. The other thing that really made this a pleasant experience is the time they took to explain everything about the process, availability to answer questions, and the way they kept us up to date on what was happening with our property without ever having to be asked. Properties that were for sale when ours went on the market were still for sale after we closed the sale of our property, and many of them had seriously dropped prices. Thanks Fixed Rate!
M.L.
San Rafael, CA
Fixed Rate found these first time Buyers the loft condo of their dreams at $30K below asking price.
Working with Lance King and Fixed Rate Properties allowed us to purchase our home at the perfect time. Lance is an expert and the rest of his team are brilliant - both knowledgeable, personable, and humorous. They will guide you through all aspects of your purchase, explain all pieces to you and most importantly, give you space to make a decision. My wife and I needed a massive amount of education and training in the fierce San Francisco housing market. Lance taught us the ropes and put us on the proper path to finding the perfect space for us.
Also, where Lance shines is in finding information that he might not have on hand or as it pertains to a specific situation. He went above and beyond expectations of a realtor to confidently answer our questions and introduce us to other affiliated businesses he works with regularly.
We strongly recommend Lance and Fixed Rate Properties for purchasing property. We look forward to working with him in the future a s well, but only after we get to enjoy our lovely condo he helped us purchase at the ideal time and under the ideal circumstances.
J Phillips & L. Fang - San Francisco
Fixed Rate helped this couple buy their dream home in the Marina district. Two much higher offers were received on this property within hours of Fixed Rate getting this offer accepted.
Can't say enough about our experience with Fixed Rate Properties. My wife and I had been trying to buy a home in San Francisco using another company for over 2 years and we kept getting outbid. In less than 2 months with Fixed Rate we found a great home and got our offer accepted at $100-$150K below what other properties in the neighborhood were going for. And when undisclosed issues arose after our offer was accepted, Fixed Rate negotiated those issues in an expert fashion and to our benefit. When we got the keys to our new home, the owner of Fixed Rate came over with a bottle of champagne (and sparkling cider for my expecting wife), along with a commission rebate check for $8250, which came in very handy after the down payment. If I sell/buy again, I will be using Fixed Rate. I'd recommend them to anybody.
Brian Marcus
San Francisco, CA
Fixed Rate negotiated a reduction in Seller financing for this Buyer from 6.99% to 6%, as well as getting a $5000 loan origination fee waived.
Just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for the assistance / guidance during my condo buying process. Getting through the documentation process was not easy and I appreciated your flexibility regarding the best course of action for submitting an initial bid and getting to close. I also appreciated your ability to give me guidance as to important disclosure documents versus boilerplate documents. Navigating the documentation process was a big task and you helped my streamline it as much as possible. In any event, I'm looking forward to your event later this month and to working together again in the future.
Best regards,
B Kinnish San Francisco, CA
Fixed Rate helped this client with a seamless transition from old home to new with simultaneous sell and purchase representation.
I heard of Fixed Rate Properties through a friend and ended up hiring them for two simultaneous transactions - both the sale of my condo and the purchase of a new condo for my boyfriend and I. We had a great experience as they were incredibly responsive and provided top-notch service. Always kept us informed throughout the process allowing us to make timely decisions. It was good to have them engaged in both the sale and the purchase because they understood what coordination was needed in the situation. In addition, they were able to help us deal with a difficult situation in one of the transactions....and given how stressful any real estate transaction can be, that was really helpful! We definitely recommend Fixed Rate Properties to anyone!
T. Ting
San Francisco, CA
This seller initially hired another agency to sell his property. They failed. He also tried to sell it himself and was also unable to get any offers. At the time of sale the SOMA loft market was plummeting, yet Fixed Rate obtained an acceptable offer within 45 days of listing.
Before I knew about Fixed Rate Properties, I hired another agent to sell my SOMA loft. After three months without a single offer, I let my agent go and started to re-evaluate my options. The market was in a freefall from the highs of 2005, and I needed to make a decision. I was impressed from the first meeting with Fixed Rate. They struck me as more than just another broker - they have a sound business plan with the experience to back it up. The icing on the cake was the over $7000 in commissions I would save by using them over a "traditional" company. In short order I had a solid offer, and more importantly we closed escrow in 20 days. I can't recommend Fixed Rate highly enough.
Sincerely,
Everett Thompson
San Francisco, CA
This Seller tried to sell his property himself with no success. Fixed Rate got an over asking price offer within two days of listing the property.
I recently sold my live/work loft in San Francisco using Lance King and Fixed Rate Properties as my selling broker. The fixed rate concept saved me thousands of dollars as compared with a conventional broker. Lance and his organization were extremely efficient and very pleasant to deal with.The property received an "over asking" offer within days of the listing and Lance and his group followed the transaction to completion and skillfully handled some of the "bumps" in the road that these transactions always seem to involve. I wholeheartedly recommend Lance and his organization.
Steve S.
San Francisco, CA
Fixed Rate helped this first-time home buyer find the condo of his dreams, negotiated an $80K reduction in price, and found him a loan ¾% lower than the best one his mortgage broker could offer.
I'm a first time home buyer and worked with Fixed Rate Properties. I consider myself somewhat educated but at first didn't really understand what I needed a real estate agent for in the first place. That attitude gradually changed as the 7 months of securing a place wore on and I realized how important it was that I had a real estate agent who not only knew what he was talking about, but who also was in my corner.
For anyone who is a first time home buyer, you will find out (if you haven't already) how incredibly daunting and mysterious the whole real estate business is. It's like you're on a boat in the middle of the sea and your mortgage broker is your set of oars and your real estate broker is your rudder. If you don't have someone at least steering you in the right direction, you get nowhere but lost at sea.
My real estate Broker, Lance King, at Fixed Rate, was passionate, knowledgeable, aware, dedicated, and looked out for my best interests from the very first hour we met. Fixed Rate didn't push me into buying anything--it's more like they were happy if I was happy. That being said, Fixed Rate let me know if they thought I was off base about a neighborhood or a house or the legality, rules and regs about the various situations out there--again, only in that this approach was in my best interest.
The home I ended up in was an incredibly difficult deal (at least to me) and required way beyond the usual hand holding. It required an agent and an agency that would fight and knew when to fight for my best interests. Complications abound in so many ways (I had no idea these things could have been so difficult, with catch 22s all over the place) but I learned a lot and in the end Fixed Rate's appropriately aggressive and conciliatory negotiation skills and an energy to get me what I wanted worked most excellently.
And service at Fixed Rate doesn't stop there. Fixed Rate and my Broker (2 months after closing) are still in my corner. For example, my flat is in a brand new building, and there are a few major issues that need attention. My Broker, even after getting his commission (with a rebate of nearly $5K to yours truly no less), is still advocating on my behalf.
I have heard so many stories about first time home buyers with agents who got them a place and then disappeared. These agents, while seeming to be the par for the course, are nonetheless providing near fraudulent and unethical services. Fixed Rate, however, provides service on par with the old school mentality of I am here to help you find a home, no matter what it takes, no matter how long it takes. This should be the par for the course and I am grateful that I had an agency that takes that approach to heart. With their combination of dedication, experience, and commission rebate program, you'd have to be nuts to hire anyone else.
J Marcus - San Francisco, CA.
Fixed Rate helped these first time home buyers get a great deal on their new home, including a $15,000 credit for closing costs.
My wife and I had a great experience with Fixed Rate Properties. Lance and Rachel were wonderful. We had curve balls around every corner with the purchase of our house, but because of their experience and professionalism we were able to seal the deal. I make sure to tell everyone I know, whether they need a real estate agent / broker or not, about the incredible way they were able to make things happen. We were able to get everything that we wanted, a great deal on a house much larger than we ever expected to get in that price range, and even a $15,000 credit for closing costs. They even got the sellers to pay for pest repair work. Lance and Rachel were very persistent and encouraging throughout the entire process and when it was all finished they gave us a check for $2500. I will use Fixed Rate Properties from now on.
Devon Boisen - Walnut Creek, CA
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