Kris Mares, REALTOR | 10.8 Real Estate

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As a dedicated real estate agent serving the Bay Area, CA, I’m committed to providing exceptional service, expert guidance, and a seamless experience for all your real estate needs. When you work with me, you’ll gain a knowledgeable and professional advocate who is fully dedicated to achieving your goals. Whether you’re buying or selling, I bring streamlined systems, proven strategies, and a personalized approach to ensure your success.

If you’re looking to sell your home, I’ll ensure it gets maximum exposure through a strategic marketing plan designed to attract the right buyers and deliver the best possible results. My goal is to position your property for success with cutting-edge technology and…

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Home Buyer Consultation

Whether you are in the early stages of planning your path to homeownership or are ready to begin your search today, let's discuss what's most important to you.

Custom Home Valuation

Don’t rely on automated home valuations from national real estate websites. These tools often overlook the unique characteristics of micro-neighborhoods and the distinct features that make your home truly one of a kind.

Home Seller Consultation

If you are thinking of selling your home, you may have questions, including how to maximize your home's value. A personal consultation is the right place to start.
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What Is Your Home Worth?

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Testimonials

What our clients say

"5 stars are not enough to stand for how highly we value John Smith! If you want excellence in a realtor, John is the professional you need! He has worked with us, our family and our friends these past 10 years on many transactions. "
Patti & Chris Ryan
“I enthusiastically recommend John Smith as a Realtor resource in Newport Beach, CA! He helped me find the perfect spot. John was very professional, experienced, well-informed, respectful, a good listener, and not pushy. ”
Margaret Birdress
“John Smith rescued us from a not-so-great experience with another Realtor. When I contacted John, it was like a breath of fresh air. He helped us find a home quickly in the neighborhood and price range we wanted.”
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FAQ

Common questions

Sharing particular information when connecting with a real estate agent can help give you an idea of your home’s value in today’s market. The in-person expertise of a real estate agent will give you a more accurate opinion of your home’s value.

Your first step is to hire a real estate agent you trust. Together, you will set an asking price, prepare your home for listing, list and market your property, negotiate an offer, and close on the sale.

A real estate agent is paid as part of the closing costs, which comes out of the sale proceeds at the end of the process.

A professional appraiser will inspect a property and compare it to other similar homes in the area. From there, a fair market value is determined. Unless you plan on paying all cash for a property, you will likely need a home appraisal.

There are many factors that affect the housing market, but understanding what to expect – and being prepared beforehand – can make buying and selling a property at the same time possible.

Any fixture that is ‘attached’ or built into the house typically remains. For example, if your house has built-in bookshelves, they typically stay with the house. The same is true of kitchen or bathroom fixtures, and fireplaces. Exceptions and details can be discussed during the negotiation process.

Factors such as the time of year and market conditions play a big role in how quickly a property sells. How you price, market and stage your home are also very important variables that will affect how long a home remains on the market.

When selling a property, it is incumbent upon the seller to disclose any details about the home that might negatively affect its value.

If someone is selling a home that needs repairs – yet chooses not to fix them – they may choose to list a property as-is. Disclosures and inspections are typical steps in the process. In an as-is sale, a buyer is willingly purchasing the home in its current state with full knowledge of its condition.

In most cases, the buyer pays for the home inspection.

The goal is to make your home as appealing as possible to the most potential buyers, before photos of your home are taken. Staging your home can include anything from redecorating to rearranging furniture, cleaning or other aesthetic strategies to present the home in the best possible light. You can do it yourself, have your real estate agent guide you, or hire a staging company.

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