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Name

Fran Gatti - Realtor®, CDPE®, RDCPro®, Crescent City CA Real Estate

Company

RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods

E-mail

Contact Fran Gatti - Realtor®, CDPE®, RDCPro®, Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)

Website

http://www.FranGattiHomes.com

Office Phone

(707) 464-5400

Cell Phone

(707) 218-8162

Alt. Phone

(707) 464-1273

Fax

(707) 464-5488

Address

1072 9th Street, Crescent City, CA, 95531

Description

Crescent City/Del Norte County full-time real estate agent assisting first time, move-up & relocating buyers & sellers of residential, land, commercial & REO's, RDCPro® certified.

Put Fran Gatti to Work for You

Fran Gatti is a REO Default Certified Professional & Certified Distressed Property Expert.

What does that mean for you?  Your asset will be handled in a prompt, professional manner.  You will receive a timely occupancy status, monthly status reports, initial BPO done in a professional manner, and reliable communications that will get your asset moved quickly and for top dollar.

 Fran is experienced in Cash For Keys, property preservation and all aspects of the REO process. 

 Fran is a Top 500 blogger and Ambassador with the Active Rain Network and blogs extensively about her REO listings, produces a widely read monthly market report and reports on local happenings in Del Norte County.  Call Fran for your REO listings in Crescent City/Del Norte County and work with a proven professional.  Give Fran a call today at 707-218-8162 or email frangatti@remax.net.

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Looking for real estate in Crescent City/Del Norte County or to sell your Crescent City/Del Norte County real estate? 

Fran gives prompt and professional service with superior market knowledge. Check out Fran's Monthly Market Report  for the most up-to-date assessment of the Crescent City/Del Norte County real estate market BASED ON STATISTICS, DATA and Fran's insight.

Fran puts her market knowledge, use of technology and professionalism to work for you.  

Fran is experienced in buying and listing REO properties, including all facets of the process, working with property preservation, Cash For Keys, reimbursement, Asset Management software, BPO's and more.

Why move to Crescent City/Del NorteCounty ~

Although Del Norte County is one of California's smaller county's, it's big in what it has to offer.  The home of where the Redwoods meet the sea is where you want to relocate.  Let me give you a tour of our county and I'll show you why.  

Del Norte County's traffic is minimal with an easy commute from home to office.  The weather is incomparable for folks who enjoy a mild climate.  Del Norte's temperature for the month of September hovered at approximately 65-70 degrees and  Crescent City/Del Norte County does not have smog and so many of the other maladies that effect larger, more populated areas.

Take a look at my website and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding relocating to the magnificent Del Norte County area. I urge you to go to my links page and my blog on the Active Rain network where you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources about Crescent City and all of Del Norte County as well as a list of Upcoming Events.

The Del Norte Chamber of Commerce website is definitely worth a look.

From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site.

A Little About My Client First Philosophy

What this means is I am all about customer service and meeting your needs.  Please take a look at my testimonial page to see what my clients have to say about my service.  From beginning to end of each and every transaction, your confidence that your home purchase or sale is being handled professionally and with the greatest of care is my number one concern. 

Why relocate to Del Norte County: No traffic, no smog, nice people, affordable housing, relaxing commute, fishing, surfing, hiking, bird watching, laying on the beach, kayaking, wind surfing, boating, hunting, yachting, rafting, no drought, fresh tuna, fresh salmon, Warrior's football, fresh crab and so much more...

                                                      Virtual Tour of Del Norte County           

My Bio ~

I have been married to my husband Garry since 1980.  We have five children of whom we are very proud. Garry and I have attended Foursquare Church in Crescent City since moving here in 1991.  We have also been lead couple for over 10 Married For Life classes and have been involved in other community minded endeavors.  Garry teaches 6th grade at a local school and is a California licensed general contractor.

My husband and I have bought numerous "fixers" and we are currently living in a home that we built ourselves.  Being involved in onstruction on a personal level and working as a real estate agent has given me an enthusiasm for real estate that is genuine.  Real Estate is a fabulous investment for the investor and individuals seeking the American Dream.

Thank you for your interest in relocating to Del Norte County.  I hope to hear from you.

Areas of Expertise for Fran Gatti

Welcome to Crescent City and Del Norte County, California  

Crescent City makes ForbesTraveler.com list of prettiest towns!  Check it out.   

This is your best source for Crescent City homes for sale and information on Crescent City and the surrounding communities.   Check out the listings for Smith River, Gasquet, Klamath, Fort Dick and Hiouchi or  search the Del Norte County MLS.  It would be an honor to be your Crescent City Area Real Estate Agent. For a comprehensive analysis of the the Crescent City/Del Norte County real estate market, subscribe to my monthly market report.

Fran provides honest and expert incite and listens intently to your needs. Fran uses technology to its fullest, giving you the highest level of customer service available. Make your dreams a reality; put Fran to work for you.

Bio ~

I have lived in Del Norte County since 1991.  We moved to Del Norte for my husband, Garry, to take a teaching position with Del Nort County Unified School District just after Pelican Bay State Prison was completed.  We have five children who have attended almost every school in our district and we have lived in several different neighborhoods.  The day our youngest graduated and left for college I dove headlong into real estate and have found it to be a fulfilling and successful career.

Garry and attended Hiouchi Community Fellowship in Crescent City.  We have also been lead couple for over 10 Married For Life classes and have been involved in other community minded endeavors, Chamber of Commerce, Community Assistance Network Mentoring Program and I've been an active member of Del Norte Association of REALTORS.

However, my fascination with real estate began long before I became a REALTOR.  Garry and I have bought numerous "fixers" and turned them around at a nice profit and have just completed a new home (Garry is also a contractor).  My personal experience with real estate has given me an enthusiasm that is genuine.  Real Estate is a fabulous investment for the investor and individuals seeking the American Dream.

Thank you for your interest in my website.  I hope to hear from you soon.

Fran Gatti

Professional Designations and Affiliations: 

• California licensed real estate agent
• Member & Vice President Del Norte Association of Realtors
• Member of the National Association of Realtors
• Member of California Association of Realtors
• Member multi-million dollar club for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 
• Number one agent in units sold and volume for 2009, 2010 and 2011 
• Number one buyer's agent for 2007 and 2008 (source DNAOR-MLS)
• Certified Distressed Property Expert

You already have a friend in Del Norte County.  

I am here to help your relocation be a smooth one.  I will assist you every step of the way, from finding your home, to purchasing your home, and finally, in getting settled in.  Please read my testimonial section to see how I have assisted other clients in their relocation to Del Norte County. 

What I will do for you

• Return your phone calls within 12 to 24 hours, but usually much faster than that.
• Listen to you to make sure I meet (and exceed) your needs.
• Buyer's: I will ask a lot of questions to make sure we find the right home in the right neighborhood at the right price.
• Seller's: I will spend the amount of time required to sell your home in a timely manner (my goal is to sell your home within 3 months). This can only happen if we work together to correctly price your home for current market conditions.
• Buyer's: To take the amount of time and show you as many homes as needed in your price range to ensure that you are buying the best home possible to meet your financial and familial needs.
• Buyer's and Seller's: Guide you through the negotiation and escrow process for a smooth transaction.
• Buyer's: I will make sure you receive the proper reports and inspections when we find your home; this is so important (you do not want to find out your dream home is a nightmare in disguise).
• Your needs will best be met by someone you feel comfortable with and who you feel is honestly looking out for your best interests. Give me a call so we can get to know each other. I look forward to working with you.

I am knowledgable in purchasing vacant land for building your custom home and the building process.  Through personal experience with new home construction and assisting my clients, I have accumulated knowledge that my clients find both useful and time-saving.  Not every agent has hands-on experience with this process,  If you are going to build in Del Norte County, I would be happy to put my experience in this area to work for you.

For more information about all that Del Norte County has to offer, please check out my website.

Testimonials for Fran Gatti, RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods

My wife and I were one of the lucky one's this past month to realize the American Dream of becoming a first time homeowner. We are so glad that we chose Fran as our agent, she helped more than anyone can ever imagine through the difficult process of getting a loan completed through the USDA Rural Housing Program. Although it was a long and difficult process is was well worth the outcome. Fran was instrumental in us being able to do this, she has worked with the program before and knew about all the requirements. 

I would highly recommend Fran to any person looking to buy or sell. My wife and I are eternally grateful to her and her husband for all their hard work and dedication.

Again Thank you Fran and Garry for everything.

James and Wanda Clifton

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Dear Fran,
... just received a gift.... a beautiful candle and card from you..   thank you so much!   
i am grateful ...
thanks for everything ... especially your professionalism ...  you are so good at what you do!!  

Sincerely,

Heidi

P.S.  All of my friends want to know who my realtor was.... of course i tell them it was you....    thanks for helping me find my first home..  it means a  lot! 

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I am honored to write this testimonial to thank Fran Gatti for the superb job she did for us in selling our home.  Everyone, including our CPA, said 2008 wouldn't be a good time to sell a home, but we were ready to move to Arizona following my husband's retirement.  We did everything we could to make our home and then set out to find the best agent we could.  After a few weeks of web surfing, and reading agents bios and blogs, I learned that not only was Fran Gatti the number one buyer's agent of 2007, but in the past year she was in on 25% of all the sales in the county.  I was excited.  I knew Fran.  She had done clerical work for me some years back when I taught school and I had always admired her competence, professionalism and work ethic. Her soaring success in a new profession didn't surprise me

We set up a meeting and Fran pleasantly assessed our property, took pictures and talked with us about our goals.  We told her we wanted to be in Arizona by summer.  She returned to her office pulled comps and provided us with a market analysis that gave us a price range where we could successfully market our home.  Within a week of listing our property, not only was our house showing on the MLS that all the real estate agents use, but it was listed on a number of websites advertising our home across the nation.  On these sites she provided both a slide show of our home and a video of the nature trails around the property.  Her marketing expertise was another factor in choosing Fran. 

Success!! We were in escrow in fifty-one days.  Around here, in 2008, that is extraordinary. Fran negotiated for us, educated us, kept us informed every step of the way and eased my worried mind.   "Arizona here we come!" Thanks Fran.
The Bowling Family

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This is a letter to the editor in The Daily Triplicate, our local newspaper
Published: May 1, 2008
Four independent gray-haired old women who have been friends for many years decided to move from their individual homes in Southern California to share one big home in Crescent City. This letter is to publically thank those professional people who along with their staff, made this move possible. I know I can't mention the names of the businesses involved, but I will tell you the names of the people involved. Fran Gatti, Jamie O'Brien, Susan Muhler and Maryann Allman. Sharing this one house will be a unique adventure for the four of us. It was made possible only by the sincere caring of the above mentioned people, who truly believed that failure was not an option.
Rose Afflick

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Fran Gatti is awesome!!!!! I started saving for my first home three years ago. I patiently watched the market and during that time I "worked" with other real estate agents. One agent was more than eager to show me property if I found it and called him; he never notified me of any listings. I found another real estate agent who said she would work for me; she emailed me a few listings. When I was not interested in the listings she sent me; she just "disappeared". Enter Fran Gatti. I could not believe how hard she worked for me. She sent me listing after listing and took me to see several properties. They were just not right for me; she did not give up. I found a home online that I liked and drove by to look at it. When I emailed Fran she told me the disappointing news that it was already in escrow. But Fran talked to the other real estate agent and found that the seller wanted a back up offer. Just a few days later she called and said the house was "mine". Then the hard work really started; the inspections, reports and all the paperwork. I could not believe how relatively easy it was for me because Fran did most of the work. And her husband did the foundation work that was required; everything was done in time. After escrow closed, there was cleanup to be done on the property after the seller moved; she took care of that also. If you are buying or selling; I recommend Fran Gatti ... she is awesome!!!!!
Teresa T.

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Dear Fran - Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the hard work and dedication with regrads to making my dream of owning a home here in Crescent City a reality.  I feel so lucky and blessed to have had you on my side throughout this process.  It's exactly what I needed to make my dreams come through!
Love,
Judy Baker

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FRAN GATTI - DOES SHE HAVE WINGS?  NO...BUT MAYBE A HALO!
We wanted to relocate from the San Francisco Bay area to Crescent City, but the scope of such a move was daunting.  We have small children, work, and busy lives...how would we house hunt, then buy and sell, and also go through all the paperwork and physical inspection stuff remotely?  How could it ever work?  Enter Fran Gatti.  We found our dream house in one day with Fran's guidance. The offer and subsequent endless trickle of paperwork, inspections, and negotiations that followed were all handled by Fran expertly.  Though we were four hundred miles away, she made sure we were informed, involved and consulted at every moment.  She returned endless emails and frantic phone calls.  We closed on time despite numerous obstacles.  Even after we closed, Fran continued to look after our needs by helping us with unexpected issues like pets abandoned at the house, getting piles of debris disposed of, and finding quick medical care.  Fran is a treasure, and if you ever buy or sell your property let her handle it...because she will.  And well, incredibly well, trust us on that. 
The Crabtrees of Crescent City

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Fran Gatti was a true professional and competent representative of her field. Throughout the process she was responsive and helpful and made buying the property a stress free proposition.
Phillip Knight

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I have the highest regard for Real Estate Agent Fran Gatti from RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods. Fran helped to find the "perfect" house for my real estate investment, and also helped me negotiate a great price for this home. Fran made valuable suggestions in creating inexpensive home improvements to increase the property value and to make the property desirable for a rental home. Throughout this process, she was inspiring, friendly and comforting. Fran is a very wise and hardworking realtor and I would never use another. Best of all, she listens carefully to my desires and my needs, and never pushes me in directions I don''t want to go. I am forever grateful for her professional guidance!
J. Hoffard

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I would definitely rate your support all high marks.  You were very helpful during the sales process. You supported us during a slow sales market with telephone calls encouraging us. We had a specialized piece of property with 3 acres, which can be difficult to market. We believe the marketing process provided by you sold our property. Your help during the escrow process was especially supportive. You found us a much needed plumber to assist with the well requirements.
Again, thank you for your professionalism and support during this long process.
Hilary

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Fran Gatti is the consummate real estate professional.  Fran took the time to listen to our needs, help us direct our search, and arrive at the perfect decision for us.  Without her caring, thoughtful and patient guidance we would not have been able to live, finally, in the home (and town) of our dreams. 
Mike and Lorie Carter

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It took me almost three years to decide to buy a home in Crescent City.  In that time I watched the market, compared homes online and figured out which areas would be best for my family.  When I first met Fran I was in no hurry to buy a home.  I was willing to wait for the right deal and the right house.  Fran asked what I was looking for and I gave her my conditions and patiently searched for the right home for us.  I would even go so far as to say that Fran knew what I needed better that I did!  After months of sending me email listings of homes and showing me a lot of houses, we found the one I bought.  I knew it right away and so did she.  It was a pretty cool experience.  Fran was patient with me, but didn't neglect me because I wasn't ready to buy right away.  She has even been helpful after the sale.  Apparently, the garage door was damaged as the seller was moving.  Fran followed up and made sure that everything was done to get the door replaced.  Without reservation, I would recommend Fran Gatti to anyone who is looking for a home in Crescent City or Del Norte County.
Grant Scholes
Crescent City, California

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