Why Buy With Us

Okay before we talk about ourselves let’s acknowledge that the market today is a sellers’ market. Many buyers, especially first time home buyers, don’t fully understand the efforts and strategies involved with getting into contract on the home of their choice. Subsequently they don’t properly qualify their realtors before deciding to work them and end up putting 5-10+ offers on homes before finally getting into contract on a home.

I am passionate about real estate and enjoy working with buyers. I understand that you lead busy lives so strive to make your experience as enjoyable, efficient, and effective as possible while helping you find that “one home” that fits your needs, wants, and desires. See our sampling of stories about how we guided our buyers into their dream home and saved them $10,000’s and $100,000’s of dollars.

We are convinced we have the breadth and depth of experience and knowledge to ask you the right questions about your real estate situation. This was we can help clarify your needs better and then assist you in determining which strategy is best to pursue to help you best accomplish your goals.

I have the background needed to provide you the best level of service possible. Below is information on my professional background:

Results

What’s the number #1 challenge that buyers face in the market today? Getting their offer accepted! I have an excellent track record of getting his buyers into contract. Out of the last ten buyer transactions Scott has been able to get his clients into contract either the on the first offer (Six out of the last 10 offers) or the second offer (Four out of the last ten offers).

Local Neighborhood Knowledge

I grew up in Berkeley and Oakland. I’ve lived and worked in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco for over 35 years. I know the trends and changes in these markets and many other cities in the Bay Area.

Client Reviews

Check out my reviews on this website and/or on https://www.zillow.com/profile/Scott-Govers or https://www.yelp.com/biz/scott-govers-oak-tree-realty-oakland.

Professional Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

Licensed Appraiser, B.S. Finance and Real Estate

I have over 17 years of real estate experience in sales, property management, appraisals, and rehabs. I have completed condo conversions, $250,000 – $500,000 rehabs, turned around and stabilized multiple apartment buildings, sold dozens of homes, and appraised over 2000 1-4 unit properties. I have significant experience negotiating contracts, valuing homes, and marketing homes, etc.

Professional Vendor Resources

Established relationships with the best in the industry – Photographers, Stagers, Title Companies, Graphic Designer/Printer, Copy Writer, Home Inspectors, Loan Brokers, Attorneys, Contractors, Property Managers, etc.

We Give to a Cause

We donate 2% of our gross commissions to a cause of your choice when we close your deal.

Broker Reputation and Collaborative Synergies

VALUATION IS AN ART AND A SCIENCE.

Who better than a REALTOR with an appraisal background to help you navigate the market to find the best home at the best value for you. Furthermore, every house on the market must be sold twice in a way; once to a prospective buyer, and then to the bank (the bank’s appraiser will confirm, or “sell” the sales price to the bank via the appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be even more difficult than the first. Given my experience I can mitigate these challenges. If you are planning on entering the housing market this year, meet with me to discuss how an experienced professional can guide you through this and other real estate buying obstacles that may arise.