Credentials
Referred with confidence by past Clients and Realtors nationwide. Knowing the market and supporting you in your decision process are the hallmarks to my business.
I've devoted my life to service through leadership - in my profession and in my community.
My goal is to educate my Clients so they can make the best decision for themselves to meet their real estate goals.
Your Goals, Your Needs, Your Wants and meeting them are the keys to our success in finding the home of your dreams.
Serving:
The San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding Areas!
As a COLDWELL BANKER Sales Associate, I take pride in being part of an elite network of more than 75,000 sales associates and employees in over 3,200 offices across North America.
I am proud of Coldwell Bankers reputation for quality service that dates back to 1906.
Coldwell Banker offers powerful national advertising, an innovative Buyer Services and Seller Services marketing systems, a wide array of mortgage financing alternatives, and industry-leading relocation programs.
When you're ready to sell your house, buy a new home, or relocate, just give me a call at 661-803-1124, I'll give you the personalized service you deserve.
Thank you.
The Coldwell Banker
SELLER SERVICES GUARANTEE
This Coldwell Banker Seller Service Guarantee is the commitment that Coldwell Banker Vista Realty and Howard Leshner will perform the services stated below as part of the exclusive agreement on your property.
MARKETING
Competitive Market Analysis
We will provide you with a current Competitive Market Analysis and assist you in determining the most effective list price for your property.
Marketing Action Plan
We will present a customized, written Marketing Action Plan to market your property. This may include an Open House, when appropriate or other options like the Blue Ribbon preferred program.
Home Enhancement
We will provide a plan to enhance your property’s ability to attract buyers, as described in the Coldwell Banker Home Enhancement Guide.
Coldwell Banker Action Team
We will present your property to your Coldwell Banker sales team. We will share with you the team’s recommendations to help realize the best price for your property.
Promotion to Other Brokers
We will promote your property to other Brokers and Sales Associates in the area.
Multiple Listing Service
We will prepare a plan for your property to appear in the local Multiple Listing Service. The information will be submitted by the selected date for the property’s debut on the market to achieve maximum impact.
Direct Marketing
We will distribute promotional materials on your property to key market areas to attract potential buyers.
Coldwell Banker Yard Sign
We will place a Coldwell Banker FOR SALE sign on your property to help generate calls to our office from prospective buyers.
National and Local Advertising
We will review with you how our national and local Internet, print, radio and TV advertising will attract the greatest numbers to your property.
Coldwellbanker.com
We will make information about your property available on our award-winning Web site, and promote it online – 24/7 – with unique resources like Personal Retriever and my Coldwell Banker.
REALTOR.com
Your property may also receive added exposure through REALTOR.com, the official Web site of the National Association of Realtors.
Home Finding Process
We will review the Coldwell Banker HomeBuyer Guidebook with you to acquaint you with the home finding and buying process from property selection to closing procedures.
Marketing Activity Report
We will provide you with a Marketing Activity Report on a regular basis to keep you informed of competitive market conditions, buyer activity and the actions we have taken to market your property.
Customer Service
Personal and Timely Response
We will return your phone call or e-mail in a time manner and provide you with a weekly progress report on the promotion of and sale of your property.
Seller Disclosure
We will present your written disclosure regarding the condition of your property to buyer prospects to assist them in preparing an offer. You will keep me informed of any changes in the property and keep the information current on the disclosure form.
Purchase Offers
We will review all purchase offers as they are presented, and we will negotiate on your behalf to reach a purchase agreement with terms that are favorable and protective for you.
Closing the Sale
We will monitor and inform you of the progress of the transaction, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.
FINANCING
Financing Alternatives
Prior to showing your property, we will encourage prospective buyers or their representatives to get written loan pre-approval. We will also discuss the impact of various financing alternatives with you.
Estimated Net Proceeds
We will furnish you with an estimate of the proceeds you can expect from the sale of your property.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Representation
We will review with you how we will represent you or the transaction. This will be thoroughly discussed and clearly presented for your consideration.
CONTRACT GUIDANCE
Coldwell Banker Home Protection Plan
We will provide you with information regarding a warranty on the operating systems of your house to increase the marketability of your property and help reduce your liability to the buyer.
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The COLDWELL BANKER
BUYER SERVICES GUARANTEE
This Coldwell Banker Buyer Services Guarantee is the commitment that Howard Leshner your Coldwell Banker Sales Associate will perform the services stated below as part of your representation agreement.
1. Buyer Counseling Session
We will conduct a buyer counseling session to discuss your needs and goals, and to plan the search for your property.
2. Buyer Agency Alternatives
We will discuss agency alternatives for you and the sellers.
3. Buyer Representative Agreement
We will present and explain to you the representative agreement and the special services and benefits it offers.
4. Coldwell Banker Homebuyer Guidebook
We will provide you with a copy of the Homebuyer Guidebook and explain how you can use it as a road map through the home-buying process.
5. Financing Pre-Qualification
We will offer to arrange a pre-qualification or pre-approval appointment with a reputable lender to identify your range of affordability and to increase your negotiating strength.
6. Coldwell Banker Team Search
We will present your property-search criteria to our local Coldwell Banker Sales team. Our goal is to present you when possible with properties as they debut or before they appear on the open market.
7. Property Showing
We will show you properties that meet the criteria you have selected.
8. Property Evaluation
We will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future resale.
9. Property Disclosure
We will review with you all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and disclose all physical defects of the property that are know to us.
10. Review of Written Seller Disclosure
We will thoroughly review with you the seller’s written disclosure statement to enable you to accept or specify the remedy for each fault disclosed. Remedies for any disclosed faults should be addressed in the offer to purchase.
11. Appraisal Contingency
We will explain to you the option of an appraisal contingency.
12. Home Warranty
We will explain to you the option of a home warranty plan to reduce your risk of repair when purchasing a property.
13. Building & Termite Inspections
We will recommend that you obtain professional building and termite inspections.
14. Estimate Of Funds Required
We will provide you with a preliminary estimate of closing costs and down payment requirement anticipated in the transaction.
15. Offer Preparation
We will prepare a written offer on the property you choose to purchase with terms approved by you.
16. Building & Termite Inspection Remedies
We will work with you to request the Seller to remedy the items you specify after your review of the building and termite inspection reports as your Offer to Purchase specifies.
17. Negotiation Strategy
We will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected, including a written Competitive Market Analysis and advise on the initial price and terms to offer where permitted.
18. Offer Presentation
We will endeavor to present your purchase offer directly to the seller in the presence of the listing associate.
19. Walk – Through
We will accompany you on a thorough walk-through of the property (if one is provided for in the sale contract) before closing, and we will assist you in dealing with any problems discovered during the walk-through.
20. Closing The Sale
We will monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.
21. After-Sale Service
We will contact you after the closing to follow up on remaining details or service needs.
22. Service Satisfaction Survey
We will provide you with a confidential opportunity to give an evaluation of our services.