RE: Successful Sale of Larkin Property

Dear Jim:

Mario and I are writing this testimonial letter for you to share with your upcoming listing clients. In a million years we would have never thought that our almost 100-year-old Victorian three-flat building would sell in 45 days from start to finish of our listing agreement with you.

We interviewed three agents and found your presentation to be the most unpretentious with the best sales approach. Being a broker myself, I did have an inside track on what to expect from a sales agent. But, your take-charge attitude and simple straightforward strategy proved successful from the start. No guesswork for anyone and all things were kept current and within the guidelines you prescribed in the listing presentation. You kept us informed and went above and beyond the call of duty by bringing everything to our home (fifty miles from our sales property) for review as a convenience to us.

The escrow closed 29 days from acceptance and $200,000.00 above our asking price. What more could we ask? To boot, we have made a friend for life and would not hesitate to refer anyone to you. To mention just a few of your attributes: knowledge of the market, compassion for personal circumstances, customer service to the max, bringing professionalism to the table in negotiations,organizational ability which was shown by the way we were treated by your staff, especially Sharon King, during the fast close of escrow. Also, your persistence in keeping in touch with us since 1999 when we were testing the market — and you were not our first listing agent!

We wish you more successes and continued good health and happiness and we intend to keep in touch. Thank you for everything you have done for us.

Sincerely,

Mario and Mary Lynn Lucehese

Sellers’ Letters of Recommendation

“Jim...made a very difficult sale very easy for me.  I am a widow, about ready to move to a senior community.  My building had very low rents and was under abatement proceedings by the City of San Francisco… I am so grateful that you provided me with such a caring, professional, competent and honest person.  I would certainly recommend him to anyone else thinking of selling rental property.  He knows his business and gets the job done quickly and with no hassle for the seller.  Thank you so very much.”  Claire Henry

“My compliments to your office and especially to Jim Laufenberg for handling the outrageously successful sale of my flats in San Francisco!  Jim did an excellent job of marketing the property (two flats).  He was available when I had questions, and looked out for my best interests at all times.  Better yet, the sales price was about $50,000 over the asking and $100,000 more than what I thought I could get 18 months ago.”  Ted Blackman

“Being a retired Realtor, I used to pride myself on being an effective and knowledgeable broker who did his homework and was not afraid to put in the hours that it took.  Since becoming an investor, I find that the most profitable research, and the most satisfying find is still a good broker.  You are willing to work hard, very happy to help in whatever it takes to put a deal together and get it closed.  I want to thank you for the many successful deals we have had.”  Charles W. Mosser, CEO

“You provided exceptional service from start to finish, keeping me informed of every possible obstacle throughout the process…. Our transactions were complicated to say the least, yet you handled every detail efficiently and professionally.  I know that this transaction would not have been successful without your dedication and compassion to our personal circumstances.  On behalf of the Taylor and Gearlds families, please accept my heartfelt appreciation for the time and effort you and the other Coldwell Banker staff dedicated to this transaction.  Where in the world do you keep your angel wings?”  Tracey Gearlds, Trustee

“Thank you for all your help through this long sales process.  I understand that the sale finally closed this past Friday and that Michael wired over the funds yesterday.  I very much appreciate your professionalism and follow-up with all the details.  CJ Glynn, Executive Vice President, Arzoom

“My wife and I want to personally thank you for handling the sale of our home in San Francisco.  As you know, this move was made in connection with my job transfer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  We were extremely impressed with your professionalism and responsiveness to our needs.  We will, without reservation, recommend your services to other F.B.I. employees and friends.”  Robert Huff, FBI

Buyers’ Letters of Recommendation

“Throughout the entire process, your willingness to provide whatever was necessary to enhance our ability to make an informed decision did not go unnoticed.  Our successful relocation to San Francisco was due for the most part to your knowledge of the city and the real estate market, as well as your understanding of what and where we would be most happy for years to come.”  T. Wighton, MD.

“With Jim’s help, I recently purchased a beautiful Victorian home in San Francisco.  Because of my busy schedule I didn’t have much time to look at properties, let alone to deal with paperwork and financing.  Thanks to Jim’s willingness to work at unusual hours however, we were able to close the deal in record time.”  M. Schwartz

“When we were relocating to San Francisco, Jim was not only an incredible resource and ambassador for the San Francisco area, but located the perfect home for us, a task which was complicated by our numerous prerequisites.  Jim’s professional reputation in the area and his ability to really listen to our needs facilitated a difficult move for both of us.”  J. Collins

“My family is in the process of moving from New York to California, and Jim has been an one-man relocation strike force.  First he found us a terrific house in just two days.  Then, thanks to his extensive network of contacts both in and out of the real estate community, he put us in touch with the insurance people, architect, contractors, auto brokers etc. who could smoother the transition.”  K. McKean

“You will not find a more knowledgeable and hard-working Realtor in San Francisco than Jim Laufenberg.  His knowledge of the city is invaluable.  I am convinced there is not an area, block or building Jim does not have some personal knowledge about.  More importantly, he understands value versus cost throughout the city… and is ALWAYS on target and realistic.  P. Magagna.

“We just wanted to thank you for laying things out for us so clearly.  We feel very fortunate to have someone as professional as you to see us through this process.  It’s a big move.  It’s scary.  We feel better now.”  R. Romero.

“With the help of Jim Laufenberg, we have finally realized our long-term goal of buying a two-unit building.  Jim guided us through what seemed like an impossible task – a complicated 1031 exchange of an out-of-state property.  In the end we got a great building in our first-choice neighborhood – under asking!”  A. Rule