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Pat and Norm Brown are The Natural Choice!

Like millions of people the world over, you are using the Internet to gather information. In matters relating to the Sonoma Valley real estate market, We are professionals who can provide that information.

For as long as we can remember, we have always strived successfully to be the best at what we do. We care about people, we work hard, we get results, and we help our clients have a little fun throughout the process of buying or selling a home. By helping you keep a sense of humor throughout the process, we will work our way through the maze of details involved, overcome foreseen and unforeseen obstacles, and reach our mutual goal of a successfully closed real estate transaction.

We are assisted by a fantastic team of professionals in advertising, promotion, escrow, title, and construction.
Our company, Frank Howard Allen Realtors, has been locally owned and operated since 1910. We have 16 strategically located offices in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, And Napa Counties and employ over 500 full time agents. We represent our company at a "Master Marketing" group of top producing agents within Sonoma Valley, and we belong to several regional networking and referral groups. We have strong ties to our community through many years of volunteer service at local schools, our church, our Chamber of Commerce, and various civic groups. When you work with us, you are working with the best team in the business.

Pat Brown awarded  "Top Producer- Sonoma Valley" by Larry Brackett, Frank Howard Allen President

So ask your self the following: Do you need a real estate professional who knows how to listen to your concerns and communicate facts, ideas, and solutions to your real estate problems? Would you desire someone who is fiercely competitive, conscientious, and detail oriented to represent your interests in real estate matters? Is it important that your agent have a comprehensive knowledge of their community--its neighborhoods, schools, health care facilities, business opportunities, recreation facilities and the like? Will you be needing referral sources for professional services, business networking, and religious and social groups?

Would you rather work with a seasoned insiders with both a strong network within the immediate Sonoma Valley Area, and the greater North Bay Wine Country?

If you do, then we are the natural choice to serve as your real estate professional.

Agency >Dual Agency What happens when you are interested in purchasing property that is being sold by the same real estate agency in charge of your buying needs? You may have concerns about a dual buyer/seller agent. Will this form of agency protect your interests, or that of the seller? Will you as buyer be able to share confidential information about your needs? In states where dual agency is legal, the real estate agent will serve the needs of both parties fully, because good business practices and professional integrity require honesty and fairness. If a buyer and seller are both represented by the same agency, they will be asked to sign a dual agent contract acknowledging the affirmative obligations of the real estate agent. Neither party should fear being shortchanged because the other party's interests will come first. Because the real estate agent will honor the code of confidentiality, both parties may share sensitive information without undue anxiety. A reputable real estate agency will help to reach a satisfactory outcome to negotiations for both parties in the transaction. See All Tips In The "Agency" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

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