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Your Guide to

Home Ownership

Alexandria Garcia Presents to Odessa

Knowledge, Experience, Professionalism

Dear

Odessa


Buying a home is a rewarding adventure and we're so happy to have the opportunity to bring your real estate dreams to life! In doing so, we aim to instill knowledge and confidence in all our buyers while helping them successfully navigate through every step of the process.

In the following presentation, you’ll be provided an outline of everything you need to know from consultation to handing over the keys. Our mission is to deliver world-class customer service and a winning experience.
Sincerely,

Alexandria Garcia

- you're in great hands -

Meet

Alexandria Garcia

Broker Associate
(909) 437-0300
thegarciagroupc21@gmail.com
Whether you're considering selling your home or purchasing your first property, we are proud to be your trusted Realtors® in Southern California. Our goal is to support and guide you through every step of the process, from gaining a clear understanding of the current real estate market to providing personalized assistance with downsizing, upgrading or expanding your property portfolio. We understand that real estate transactions can sometimes feel overwhelming, which is why we dedicate ourselves to educating and empowering our clients—whether you're buying your first home, upgrading to a second, or investing for the future. Reach out to us today—your journey to the perfect property starts here.
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Proven Track Record

Service

Provide great customer service by building bonds with clients that lead tolong-term relationships where we truly care about their needs.

Knowledge

By pursuing excellence in our expertise as agents we can better service our clients and lead them to home ownership in a smooth and easy process.

Integrity

Be ethical in all you do and communicate with honesty while paying attention to the details of each and every client, agent, and transaction.
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Market Trends in West covina, CA

Market data as of:
The Market Action Index (MAI) is a literal temperature gauge that shows whether the market favors buyers or sellers.
An MAI of 30 is typically balanced; over 30 is a seller's market, under 30 is a buyer's market.

Buyer markets

Buyers get better deals and more choices when MAI is low.

Seller markets

Sellers can list for higher prices and quicker sales when MAI is high
Market data as of:

View current market trends

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Unique Value I Provide My Clients

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Customized listing search to find the perfect home.

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Properties For Sale in West Covina

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Professional Network to help your purchase go smoothly

Professional Network

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Market insights as a result of my recent sales in your area

My sales activity in your desired search area will directly benefit you due to my market knowledge, negotiating prowess, and insights into local activity!
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Exceptional reviews that reflect a pattern of excellence with my past clients.

Raving Reviews

From the best tenant to the best agent I was lucky to work with them. Wish someday get a chance to move back to California definitely I will work with them again.
Alexandria is knowledgeable, professional, and a warm, wonderful person. She expertly guided us through the sale of our home and walked us through every step of the process. She went above and beyond to help with additional details such as having someone come to complete a deep cleaning after we moved all our belongings out. She followed up after we relocated and even visited us at our new home.
I had the pleasure of working with Alexandria Garcia as my realtor and I have to say, she was amazing! Her patience and attention to detail were second to none and she always made me feel like a priority. Alexandria was always available to answer any questions I had and her communication skills were top-notch. She provided excellent advice and went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with the process. I highly recommend Alexandria to anyone in need of a realtor who is professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about their clients. Thank you, Alexandria, for all of your hard work and dedication!
Alexandria and Issac took great care of our needs to in the second sale of a family property. We came back to them for the second time due to our wonderful experience with our first sale. They're knowledgeable, experienced and have excellent personal skills. We would and will recommend them to anyone and those we care about. Bravo! Mark, Chrissy and Art Sepulveda
I WOULD USE ALEXANDRIA AND ISSAC GARCIA FOR MORE FUTURE PROPERTY SALE . IWOULD RATES 5 STARS +
I just wanted to share how amazing my experience was buying a house recently. The real estate agent Alexandria went above and beyond in every aspect. Not only were they incredibly knowledgeable, but they also took the time to really understand my needs and preferences. They were always a step ahead, anticipating any potential issues and solving them before they even became a concern. The whole process was smoother than I ever expected, and I ended up finding the perfect home. If you’re ever in the market, I can’t recommend this team enough—they truly made the experience enjoyable and stress-free.
Alex is absolutely the best ever!! She helped so much with all the questions that we had as first time home buyers and first time selling a house with my mom. Everything happened very fast and as nerve wrecking it could be she was very patient and understanding with us. She truly became a friend and part of our family. We are so lucky to have her as our realtor and I know we have someone we can always count on. Thank you Alex for everything you've done for me and my whole family!!!
As first time home buyers my wife and I really didn't know what to expect, but Alex was able to help us navigate through the entire process. She was patient and knowledgeable and always willing to help with any questions that we had, and believe me there were plenty. I would recommend her personally to anyone I know that is looking to buy or sell a home.
Mr and Mrs Garcia were extremely knowledgeable, professional, dedicated and helpful in what they are doing. I wish i meet them a few years ago so i would used their knowledge of what to buy. My family and I are very pleased in the Garcia job. I have bought a few homes, but the service i recieved from The Garcia family was extremely the best. If i buy another home in California I will call the Garcia nomatter where in california. I would not use any other agent except the Garcia. Thank you Mr Issac and Ms. Alexandria for all you help and support. My family and I are very grateful for all you have done for us . Thank you again for everything. My friend is going to move to California i will make sure to gave get Issac and Alexandria's phone number to ny friend to buy a home. Thank you again for Issac and Alexandria for all your help i. selling my house.
Isaac is very friendly and true to his promises. He is very attentive and responsive to my needs and concerns. He responds quickly very consistently. THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. I will transact with him when another opportunity arises. A BIG THANK YOU TO HIS TEAM AND SUCCESS ESCROW!!!
Alexandria was awesome. First time buyers so everything was new to us about the process. She broke it down for us to understand and know what the next steps were. Kept us updated and informed Very patient and understanding with us not having a clue how to go about the purchase of a home. She always worked with our time, especially when taking us to go look at homes. Communication was great and she kept us updated throughout the entire process. Very happy with our experience. Alexandria definitely made it a smooth run in a timely manner. Alexandria and the team are very appreciated
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I would totally recommend Alexandria Garcia as a real estate agent. She will show you a million houses and never make you feel pressured to buy one. I also had her sell my house and she did an amazing job! She went above and beyond what I thought a real estate agent would do. She sold my house while I was out of state and I had complete confidence in her. She handled getting me a gardener, a pool man, and a roofer. She even arranged to have all of my donation items picked up. Alexandria is a truly amazing real estate agent and I would recommend her to anyone.
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I highly recommend Alexandria Garcia from Century 21 Prime Time Realtors. She helped me and my family find our dream home. She is extremely patient, polite and courteous. Her knowledge of handling open houses, house hunting, to submitting offers is excellent.Not only did she help us sell our home to buy our dream home, but her experience and knowledge also made the transition very easy. In this crazy and stressful market, Alexandria always kept her composure and remained supportive which gave my family reassurance and confidence in finding our dream home. She went above and beyond for my family and will be forever grateful.Thank you so much for your help! I truly appreciate it <3
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This was our second home purchase so we knew what we wanted and Alex, our super enthusiastic and proactive real estate agent helped us address all the needs, with her local market knowledge and expertise. She was also very flexible with timings and availability to view any new house at any location, which i sincerely appreciate. I would definitely recommend Alex.
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It was a no brainer we were going to use Alexandria for the purchase of our new home. She is a pleasure to work with. Throughout our whole process of house hunting and losing offers, she kept us calm and positive. I love her outlook of the right home will come and the best one is yet to come. She is always responsive and flexible for last minute house showings. We wouldn't want to have shared this process with anyone else!
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I just wanted to share how amazing my experience was buying a house recently. The real estate agent Alexandria went above and beyond in every aspect. Not only were they incredibly knowledgeable, but they also took the time to really understand my needs and preferences. They were always a step ahead, anticipating any potential issues and solving them before they even became a concern.The whole process was smoother than I ever expected, and I ended up finding the perfect home. If you’re ever in the market, I can’t recommend this team enough—they truly made the experience enjoyable and stress-free.
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Alexandria was the best realtor we have chosen to guide us through getting our home. She was always there to answer any doubts or questions we had no matter what. Very helpful and respectful. Will definitely refer her to anyone else. And we will for sure have her in mind for any future purchases
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Alexandria is knowledgeable, professional, and a warm, wonderful person. She expertly guided us through the sale of our home and walked us through every step of the process. She went above and beyond to help with additional details such as having someone come to complete a deep cleaning after we moved all our belongings out. She followed up after we relocated and even visited us at our new home.
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Alex is absolutely the best ever!! She helped so much with all the questions that we had as first time home buyers and first time selling a house with my mom. Everything happened very fast and as nerve wrecking it could be she was very patient and understanding with us. She truly became a friend and part of our family. We are so lucky to have her as our realtor and I know we have someone we can always count on. Thank you Alex for everything you've done for me and my whole family!!!
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From the best tenant to the best agent I was lucky to work with them. Wish someday get a chance to move back to California definitely I will work with them again.
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Loyalty

This custom presentation that I’ve shared with you is an example of the care and effort I put into each of my best clients. I recognize that real estate transactions are one of the largest financial transactions of your life and it deserves careful consideration and wise planning. In light of this, you should feel strongly that mutual respect and understanding are key components of hiring me to help you accomplish real results starting right away.

Reviewing each other’s roles and responsibilities as we embark on the next steps together is how we can decide if we are ready to move forward together.

Processes

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Consultation

We’ll sit down together and help you determine your needs wants and goals while offering my personal industry expertise and strategies for bringing your vision to life.
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Pre-Approval

Getting pre-approved will help you know exactly what you can afford so you can confidently focus on the right homes. Plus, it shows sellers you’re serious, giving you an edge when making an offer.
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3

Property tours

After you have reviewed and selected which homes you want to tour, we get to go shopping! This is where you can start figuring out what you really want in your new home.
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4

Write offer

Once we find the home of your dreams, we'll submit an official offer - including but not limited to sale price, inspection contingencies, and closing costs. The seller then has time to accept, reject, or counter your offer.
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5

Under Contract or Escrow

With your offer accepted, we enter a 30-day Escrow period. This involves a neutral third party company that holds funds while conducting a thorough underwriting process to ensure all aspects of the contract are upheld properly
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Appraisal

The appraisal is ordered by your lender to protect their investment. They have their own checklist of things they look at for the final approval to move forward. The appraiser can demand repairs completed by the seller before they will give their approval.
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7

Inspections

Now that you've found your home we need to order the inspection. The inspection will let you know what repairs are needed, some are minor and some may be safety issues. Don't worry, you are still protected.
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8

Closing

Congratulations! You now own a home and can get moved in. It's time to celebrate and have your housewarming and show off your home. We will be standing by to answer any questions you may have about home-ownership and have a list of contractors if the need arises.
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105 More Ways

Agents Who Are Realtors ® Are Worth Every Penny Of Their Compensation.

Here’s a look at all the things – big and small – that a REALTOR ® may do to help clients when buying a home.

Counseling Session Activities

  • Prepare the buyer for executing a buyer representation agreement
  • Explain agency relationships to the buyer and get state required legal consent to represent, if needed
  • Inform the buyer of working relationship based on state law, the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, and the broker’s business policies

Building a Relationship

  • Learn the buyer’s wants and non-negotiable needs
  • Understand the buyer’s budget and what will be needed financially
  • Help the buyer understand what property their chosen budget will buy
  • Consider having the buyer fill out a homebuyer’s checklist
  • Assist the buyer in examining how much they can afford to spend
  • Provide quality lender resources
  • Partner with the buyer to locate suitable properties for consideration
  • Match the buyer’s needs with available property
  • Constantly re-evaluate buyer’s needs and refocus property showings to fit those needs
  • After ensuring the buyer understands what is done for them, how it is done,and the benefit to them, obtain signatures on the buyer representation agreement
  • Explain how compensation is paid, who pays it, and what the buyer’s options are for paying it

Educating the Buyer

  • Communicate the working relationship based on state law, the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, and the broker’s business policies
  • Explain Federal and State Fair Housing laws
  • Explain what to look for in applicable property disclosures
  • Reassure the buyer that their personal information will remain confidential
  • Inform the buyer that you will always disclose all known material defects
  • In accordance with state law, provide information on checking the sex-offender registry and crime statistics for the neighborhood
  • Discuss available resources that the buyer can check to learn more about prospective neighborhoods
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Preparing the Buyer

  • Explain the timeline for house hunting, mortgage approval, and closing
  • Explain the local market and how it impacts the buyer
  • Show statistics on what percentage of list price sellers in the area are currentlyreceiving
  • Inform the buyer on what home features are popular
  • Identify current average days on market
  • Share the dangers of using the price per square foot to figure home values
  • Explain the concept of absorption rate and how it impacts the buying process
  • Indicate current listing months of market inventory
  • Share estimated potential out-of-pocket costs to complete the transaction
  • Assist the buyer in analyzing the loan estimates
  • Qualify the buyer for financial ability to purchase
  • Help the buyer account for the complete costs of homeownership
  • Prepare lender for listing agent calls
  • Assist in comparing different financing options
  • Help the buyer select for viewing only those homes that fit their needs
  • Proceed in showing homes that fit the buyer’s must-haves
  • Caution the buyer on posting information to social media
  • Review the sample sales contract so the buyer is prepared when it comes time to make an offer

Showing Properties

  • Schedule showings and provide access to all listed properties as soon as they become available in their local MLS broker marketplaces
  • Educate the buyer on the immediacy of new listings appearing in their local MLS broker marketplaces and the lag time for them to appear on some websites
  • Collaborate with the buyer on properties they may have learned about through their sphere contacts
  • Research and assist on all unlisted properties the buyer wishes to see
  • Preview properties prior to showing if needed
  • Network with other agents to source properties not yet in their local MLS broker marketplaces
  • Contact homeowners in focus areas to see if they are considering selling
  • Set up an automated email alert system through their local MLS broker marketplaces that immediately notifies the buyer of properties that fit discussed requirements
  • Arrange a tour of areas, schools, and key points of interest
  • Provide resources containing neighborhood information on municipal services,schools, etc.
  • Inform the buyer of negative aspects like nearby venues or operations that may result in issues that could impact value
  • Collect and share any other vital information on available homes, remembering to follow all fair housing laws at all times
  • Check applicable zoning and building restrictions
  • Help the buyer decipher public property and tax information
  • Collect and share pertinent data on values, taxes, utility costs, etc.
  • Compare each property shown to the buyer’s wants and needs list and remind them of what they were looking for
  • Help the buyer narrow the search until the buyer identifies top choices

Negotiating Offers

  • Assist the buyer in getting the best property at the best price
  • Suggest that the buyer learn more about the neighborhood prior to makingan offer
  • Prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) in advance of making an offer
  • Prepare the buyer to have the most attractive offer in the current marketplace
  • Explain common contract contingencies and include approved protective clauses in the purchase offer
  • Ensure that the buyer receives and understands all state and federally-required disclosure forms
  • Prioritize contract negotiation goals with the buyer
  • Help create a negotiating strategy
  • Use strategies such as an escalation clause to maintain a competitive offer
  • Prepare the buyer for a multiple offer situation and develop negotiation strategies
  • Write an offer that has a reasonable chance of being accepted
  • Recommend optional contingencies and explain the pros and cons of using them
  • Provide information on purchasing incentives that may be available
  • Discuss financing alternatives
  • Negotiate the buyer’s offers to arrive at the best price and terms
  • Utilize hyperlocal expertise and strong communication skills to assist the buyer in being the successful offer

Advocating for the Buyer and Facilitating the Close (Part 1/2)

  • Advocate for the buyer throughout the entire process
  • Encourage the buyer to fully investigate their options in terms of a home inspector, title company, appraiser, mortgage lender, and other services
  • Present a list of the types of required and optional inspections such as environmental, roofing, and mold
  • Review and discuss home inspection concerns
  • Negotiate repair requests from home inspection
  • Guide the buyer on meeting all contract deadlines
  • Assist in coordinating communications
  • Advise the buyer to review the settlement statement
  • Inform clients that they need to transfer utilities to the new residence
  • Schedule final walkthrough
  • Accompany the buyer on the walkthrough
  • Assist the buyer in questioning the appraisal report if it affects the financing
  • Confirm clear-to-close with the lender
  • Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale
  • Remind the buyer of the location where the closing will be held
  • Confirm the closing date and time, and notify parties if there are changes
  • Gather all required forms and documents for closing
  • Explain flood insurance to the buyer
  • Explain title insurance to the buyer and refer to qualified insurance broker
  • Order any surveys needed

Advocating for the Buyer and Facilitating the Close (Part 2/2)

  • Order the appraisal
  • Order the title search
  • Confirm the status of the loan funding
  • Check addendums and alterations for agreed terms
  • Review the buyer’s closing statement to ensure accuracy
  • Explain wire fraud risks and remind clients to verify all wiring instructions before transferring funds
  • Double-check all tax, homeowners’ association dues, utility, and applicable prorations, if relevant
  • Request final closing figures from the closing agent (often an attorney ortitle company)
  • Receive and carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy
  • Receive and carefully review title insurance commitment with the buyer
  • Advise the buyer to re-key their locks and to consider a one-time cleaning service or landscaping before moving day
  • Review documents with the closing agent (attorney)
  • Support the buyer in any final closing activities
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Actual services provided will depend on the needs of the buyer and the transaction –not all 105 things will need to be done in every transaction.

Featured content from the Center for REALTOR® Development’s Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course. Visit crd.realtor to learn more.
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What buyers need to know about the
National Association of Realtors (NAR) changes.

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Starting August 17th, 2024

It is required to complete and sign a written agreement before showing a home. This applies to buyers requiring the services of any licensed agent in the U.S. to visit a property.
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By Signing the Agreement to Partner with an Agent

Our agent is dedicated to you and committed to finding a home that meets your needs.
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With a proven track record

We have the knowledge and experience to be the BEST asset in your real estate endeavors.

Signing a Buyers Broker Agreement or BBA

  • This is an agreement to engage with a professional real estate agent to consult, show homes, negotiate contracts, and advocate.
  • It will establish the length of the agreement
  • It shows the agent/broker's services and responsibilities
  • It explains the agreement's exclusivity between Broker and client, what fees are owed for services rendered, and how to terminate the agreement. It mentions additional fees if the buyer signs with more than one agent.
  • It provides a clear explanation of the various ways an agent can be compensated for their services to the Buyer.
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Real Estate Expert

Alexandria Garcia

Broker Associate | 02016466

thegarciagroupc21@gmail.com | (909) 437-0300

Let's Chat.

I'm sure you have questions and thoughts about the real estate process. I'd love to talk with you about what you've read here and help you along this path.
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Thank you!

In everything we do, we are driven to help others, because behind every transaction there is a vision, a goal, a dream waiting to come to life. In doing so, we bring our expertise, our instincts from years of experience, and our complete dedication to you.

This is only the beginning of an exciting journey to a bright and shining new future. And it's only the beginning of our commitment to servicing your every real estate need. Thank you for the opportunity to help you!
We'll be right there with you, every step of the way.