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Pat Brown is 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, I am a person who can provide that information.

Chairman’s Circle of Excellence ’99 #1 in Units Sold/Dollar Volume 1998

For as long as I can remember, I have always strived successfully to be the best at what I do. I care about people, I work hard, I get results, and I help my 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.

President’s Gold Award of Distinction #1 in Units Sold/Dollar Volume 1996 and 1997

I am assisted by a fantastic team of professionals in advertising, promotion, escrow, title, and construction. My 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. I represent my company at a "Master Marketing" group of top producing agents within Sonoma Valley, and I belong to several regional networking and referral groups. I have strong ties to my community through many years of volunteer service at local schools, my church, our Chamber of Commerce, and various civic groups. When you work with me, you are working with the best team in the business.

Pat Brown awarded 1998 "Top Producer- Sonoma Valley" by Larry Brackett, Frank Howard Allen President

So ask your self the following: Do you need a person 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 insider with both a strong network within the immediate Sonoma Valley Area, and the greater North Bay Wine Country?

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

Working With An Agent >A Real Estate Agents Reality The process of guiding a home sales transaction is in reality more complex than many people realize. When qualified buyers present an offer on your home, it might seem that the deal is done, but this is only the beginning of the negotiations process. Ideally, this aspect of the transaction culminates in a meeting of the minds. At no point can the real estate agent just sit back and relax, because the "glue" that holds each transaction together is subject to a variety of factors and forces that may cause the deal to fall apart. We can only hope that there are no surprises during the home inspections. We have to presume that the appraiser will think the house is worth as much as the buyer and seller do, but this is never guaranteed. As the buyers make their loan application, we cross our fingers that the credit report reveals they always pay their bills on time. Rarely is a transaction completed without a few problems. A real estate agent's professional skills come into play primarily during the time between contract ratification and the closing. At this point, we use our creativity, patience and negotiating skills to achieve a happy resolution to your transaction. See All Tips In The "Working With An Agent" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

Q  To what process do the terms closing, escrow, settlement and passing papers refer? A  These terms, which vary in different parts of the country, describe the conclusion of a real estate sale. See More Real Estate Trivia >

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