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I'm a broker/consultant specializing in real estate investment. Whether you're currently an experienced investor or just getting into the business, I can help with investment strategies, business planning, deal analysis, negotiating, financing, and property management issues. Regardless of whether the property is residential, commercial or bare land, large or small, I help you increase profitability through sound decision making and effective business management. I also work as part of your estate planning to team (estate attorney and tax pro) when you are planning to leave real estate to your heirs or when you are receiving real estate as part of an estate disposition.

Experience in the area

I have experience in buying/selling residential and commercial real estate, property management, financing, and assistance with estate planning and disposition.

Organizations

National Association of Realtors; California Association of Realtors; Silicon Valley Association of Realtors

Education/Credentials

BS, Business Administration MBA, Global Management

Past/Present Clients

I have worked with individuals holding one or two properties and with clients and estates holding over 40 properties of many different types (apartments, condos, single family homes, land).

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Danielle09/24/0910101010Thanks for all your help John.
Rosana09/21/0910101010Wonderful advice. Very educational, reflects great experience .....

Recent Answers from John Souerbry

2009-11-22 Is a Real Estate Contract a Probate Item:

I think you're on the right track, but these things can get technical and it's a good idea to see an estate attorney to get the right advice on how to proceed. As a real estate broker, I often arrange

2009-11-22 Is a Real Estate Contract a Probate Item:

Anything not in trust will likely go through probate. You might ask the seller why he won't put the contract in his trust or add you to the contract as a joint owner with rights of survivorship. If he

2009-10-26 Foreclosure Sale in condo; HOA owed money:

I recommend you speak with an attorney regarding your legal options. If you put a lien on the property in June, the title company who issued the title policy on the first sale, if one was issued, is liable

2009-10-26 Foreclosure Sale in condo; HOA owed money:

Pat, If your HOA fees do subordinate all mortgages, your claim may be against the escrow and/or title company that held the first sale for the mortgage company that foreclosed. When a condo sells, the

2009-10-20 Discloser:

It is frequently said - when in doubt, disclose. You are not required to disclose personality conflicts between you and your neighbors, but if your neighbor has been playing loud music he may actually

 

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