Name
Christopher Powell
Company
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific
E-mail
Contact Christopher Powell (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)
Website
http://www.bayhomesandestates.com
Office Phone
(707) 638-6432
Cell Phone
(707) 315-1684
Alt. Phone
(707) 647-4300
Fax
(707) 553-1239
Description
Hi my name is Chris Powell.There are 2 things you need to do for all of your Real Estate needs: #1-PICK UP THE PHONE and #2- CALL ME at 707-638-6432

About Us:

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About Christopher Powell

 

General

  • Married to beautiful wife Shandrika for 16 years. My wife is also my professional STAGER for all of my listings.
  • Two amazing daughters named Whittney (14 yrs) and Chanler(12years).
  • Lived in Solano County for 16+ years.
  • Mother (Patricia) and Father (Hubert) are college professors.
  • Brother (Roman) is an Entertainer,
  • Favorite Sport is Football (played for 14years)
  • Grew up in St. Louis, Missouri
  • University of San Diego

Credentials

  • Member of The Northern California CRB Chapter (Certified Residential Broker/Manager)
  • Member of National Association of Realtors and California Association of Realtors
  • Certified Home Marketing Specialist
  • Previews Property Specialist
  • Member of Solano Association of Realtors and Contra Costa Association of Realtors

Qualifications

  • Licensed Realtor
  • 17+ years of Sales experience
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent Client Relations
  • Extremely Goal-Oriented
  • Proactive in every aspect
  • Agressive in every effort
  • Always accessable
  • "Cater to the Client" Attitude
  • Extremely focused on accomplishing the task(s) at hand

Specialties

  • Customer Relationships
  • Communication Skills
  • Proactive in all aspects
  • Agressiveness in Selling/Buying Homes
  • Full Service Agent
  • Negotiation Specialist

Expertise

  • "Fine Homes" Specialist
  • "Find Homes "Specialist"
  • First Time Buyers
  • Luxury Markets
  • Investment Properties
  • Seller's Agent
  • Buyer's Agent
  • Re-location Specialist

Awards

  • International President's Circle Award in 2005
  • Received "Premier Agent" Award in 2004
  • Board of Directors member from '97 to 2004 of Northwest and Redwood Division
  • Winner of 39+ incentive trips from '89 to 2004
  • President of 100% for the Redwood and Northwest Division from '98 to 2004
  • Customer Service Awards from '98 to present
  • Promoted to Senior Vice President in April '06
  • Promoted to Sales Manager in April '06
  • # 4 Agent (out of 100) in for year 2005
  • #1 Agent (out of 100) in July '06
  • #2 Agent (out of 100) in January '08

Specialty markets

  • Relocation
  • Vacation/Second
  • First Time Buyers
  • Luxury Properties
  • New Homes
  • Buyer Representative

Languages

  • English

Areas of Expertise

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25 Reasons To Sell Your Home With Me
  • Responsible for all legal paperwork which includes translating and getting the proper signatures
  • Responsible for keeping knowing all timelines required by law
  • Responsible for all negotiations with Buyers Agent
  • Responsible for guiding the whole process through escrow (Opening, Verification of Funds, Providing payoff  estimate, Scheduling signing, closing sale within time agreed upon, communicating with lender, communicating with escrow officer)
  • Responsible for putting property on all websites (B.A.R.E.I.S. MLS , Solanopacific.com , Realtor.com ,Coldwell Banker.com , Great Homes.org , homeseekers.com ,)
  • Responsible for meeting Appraiser at property with a CMA packet to justify our price agreed.
  • Responsible for promoting property through both offices (Benicia, Vallejo)(100+ Broker/Agents)-Flyers
  • Responsible for promoting property at  the Solano Association of Realtors (100+ Broker /Agents)-Flyers
  • Responsible for Hosting property on Broker's Tour (Wednesday) (100+Broker/Agents)
  • Responsible for Hosting property on a  office Tour (Thursday, Friday) (100+ broker /Agents)
  • Responsible for Coordinating MULTIPLE OPEN HOUSES each week by Hosting myself or fellow agent.
  • Responsible for all local advertising of property on a weekly basis (Benicia Herald, Vallejo Times, Real Estate Connection, Homes and Land.)
  • Responsible for giving client a weekly update on (Showings , Feedback from other Agents/Clients , Market changes, Possible price adjustments)
  • Responsible for giving weekly update in some written form (e-mail or hand delivered)
  • Responsible for tracking who enters each week via Lockbox (electronically tracks)
  • Responsible for getting an initial consultation on ways to do to better prepare the home to sell.
  • Responsible for coordinating all appointments needed to show or inspect home
  • Responsible for doing the proper research for entering the market with a competitive price. ( In order to Sell for the most in the Least amount of time)
  • Responsible for taking flattering pictures of the home in order to post on the Internet and to Market on Flyers.
  • Responsible for promoting property through installing a Yard Sign
  • Responsible for providing controlled access to your home with minimal involvement from client.
  • Responsible for preparing your home to be PROFESSIONALLY STAGED AT NO COST TO YOU! ($3,000 TO $5,000 SAVINGS)http://www.shandrikasdesign.com/
  • Responsible for installing a flyers box outside home so people always have access to details without disturbing client
  • Responsible for MAKING WHOLE PROCESS OF SELLING HOME SEEM EFFORTLESS to all CLIENTS!

Testimonials

He's Mr. Awesome !-R.Peterson (San Ramon, Ca)

I refer all anybody I know to Chris for all of their Real Estate needs !-D.Mckoy (Suisun,Ca)

He was right there by my side every step of the way!-G.Hart (El Cerrito,Ca)

He sold my house much faster than I thought anyone could! S.Brown (Vallejo,Ca)

I hired Chris because he was always doing Open Houses! D.Clark (Benicia,Ca)

Chris was the most proefessional Realtor that I had ever seen ! A.Thomas (Benicia,Ca)

Chris and his wife Shandrika staged and sold my house with such class.! B.Watson (Redwood City,Ca)

I'm so glad my uncle referred me to Chris. Thank you Chris ! A.Ahamefule (Vallejo,Ca)

He was great with our relocation! A.Nobles (Fairfield)

He sold both of our houses when our previos agent couldn't sell either one! C.Maxey (Oakland,Ca)

Chris was the "calming force" in our very stressful situation A.Jennings (Vallejo,Ca)

Chris really did make our dreams come through! M.Clark (Fairfield,Ca)

Chris was quick, responsive,and he always answered our questions in great detail !Mr/Mrs. Edwards (Vallejo,Ca)

Chris did evythingthing plus more than we expected! Thanks for  the Client Appreciation Party! C.Lucas/S.Thomas (Benica,Ca)

When my mother passed away, I was lost nad didn't know what to do. Chris sat down with me and explained to me step by step how he was going to sell her house. He handled everything in such a proefessional and caring way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. C.Nichols (Vallejo,Ca)

We met Chris at an Open House. He met with us the next day and we wrote an offer on our first property. He was so knowledgeable and he never talked down to us. He always explained everything in very clear terms. D.Waage (Vallejo,Ca)

Chris always had time to answer any of our questions. Even though he was very busy, he always had time for our family. M.Lloyd(Vallejo,Ca)