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Johnson Properties is owned and operated by Jim & Carissa Johnson. Jim is a real estate broker in excellent standing with over 30 years real estate experience (with over $330 Million in sales and is among the top 1% of agents in the country). Carissa is a licensed real estate agent with over 10 years real estate experience, as well as over 15 years experience in corporate and technical sales.

We will never assign an "assistant" to help you with your home sale or purchase. We GUARANTEE to be the SOLE POINT OF CONTACT you will have during this important time in your life. We understand that you are not just selling your home, but are making decisions about one of your largest financial investments you may have -- and that deserves our focused attention.

We focus primarily in the communities of Five Canyons in Castro Valley and Windemere in San Ramon. We have sold more homes in Five Canyons than any other real estate company, and have sold the 2nd highest number of homes of any agent in Windemere. It is not our goal to be the biggest real estate company in the Bay Area, but to be the best. By focusing on only the Five Canyons and Windemere neighborhoods, we are better able to keep our finger on the pulse of the communities, resulting in better service for our clients who are selling or buying homes in Five Canyons and Windemere. In addition, we have a vested interest in seeing that the values are maintained -- we're homeowners in both Five Canyons and Windemere!

Johnson Properties' Marketing Plan includes the following:

1.View and photo the interior and exterior of your home.
2. Review current market conditions and recent active, pending, and sold comparable properties.
3. Determine the value of your home.
4. Submit your listing to the local board of realtors with multiple photos.
5. Place your listing on the Internet and Johnson Properties web page.
6. Prepare COLOR "Photo Brochures" for distribution to agents and potential buyers who visit your home.
7. Place ads in local newspapers for Sunday Open Houses.
8. Install sign and lockbox.
9. If desired, meet with contractors at your home for various home inspections. Discuss findings and recommendations of contractors with you.
10. Create and distribute "Just Listed" flyers to over 1000 homes in the immediate area.
11. Schedule Real Estate Agent Tour (if desired).
12. Contact potential buyers we have met over the last 6-9 months in your home's price range.
13. Hold Open House for potential buyers either Saturday or Sunday.
14. Review and revise Marketing Plan (on-going until your home is sold).
15. Negotiate the best possible sales price with buyers and/or agents who make offers on your home. (Marketing Plan is subject to change depending on market conditions.)

Jim is a member of the Southern Alameda County Association of Realtors, the Bay East Assocation of Realtors, the San Mateo County Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors, and various other professional affiliations.

Here's what Jim's and Carissa's clients have to say about them:

"Thanks for selling my home so fast, and thanks for being such great friends!" -- J. Brigham, former Raiders Tight End

"Jim's and Carissa's style of 'get it done' was great! My home sale was incredibly smooth, which I needed since I was moving across the country and didn't need any more hassles than necessary. Their knowledge and professionalism were impressive!" -- E. Beckford

"I've always believed in the motto, 'say what you mean and do what you say.' Carissa and I got along great -- she has excellent follow through and doesn't let the details fall between the cracks." -- A. Mann

"Jim surprised us with his knowledge of construction. He not only showed up for ALL the inspections, but he obtained separate bids on some of the termite work which he thought was excessive. He saved us $2,500!" -- L. Bates & B. Kaufmann

"We accepted our first offer within 48 hours of listing. Jim advised us that he had performed his own prequalification on the buyer and thought that the buyer was shaky. We were tired and didn't want to think about re-marketing our home, but Jim convinced us to re-tour, hold another open house, and continue the newspaper ads. He found a backup buyer, which was fortunate because the first buyer didn't qualify for a loan. We were able to close on time, thanks to Jim's instincts and experience." -- J. & L. Erickson

"We liked Jim's and Carissa's pro-active and aggressive style. Because of their experience, they were able to anticipate the bumps along the way and smooth out the ride. We highly recommend Jim & Carissa." -- M. & P. Losleben

"Jim and Carissa kept us abreast of everything that was happening during the sale of our home. We appreciated their patience and in-depth explanation of the real estate process." -- K. & D. Roberts

"Jim's and Carissa's marketing plan is exceptional. One of their mailers ended up on the Info Board at Cisco, and one of their employees referred our buyer to him." -- C. Jolivet

"Jim and Carissa fought to RAISE PRICES in our community. THEY RAISED OUR VALUES 13.9% IN THE LAST 30 DAYS." --Mark & Tessie G

"Jim and Carissa were the only brokers who advised me to list agressively. I sold my home for $30,000 more than the most recent comparable sale!" -- Steve C