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Home Selling Process
At Garner Real Estate, we aim to make your buying process experience smooth and transparent. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a experienced buyer, this guide covers key information to help you navigate the process confidently.
1. Initial Phone Conversation 2. Property Evaluation and Pricing Strategy 3. Sign the Listing Agreement with Garner Real Estate 4. Prepare the Property for Market 5. Photography and Marketing Setup 6. Property Goes Live 7. Showings and Buyer Interest 8. Review Offers 9. Accept an Offer and Open Escrow 10. Buyer Inspections and Appraisal 11. Remove Contingencies 12. Close Escrow13. Key Exchange
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Garner and David Barajas of Garner Real Estate who helped me purchase an investment property. As a pretty new investor I was on a budget and had to meet some pretty restrictive lending requirements, but Chris and David were up to the challenge. Once an offer was accepted I was gladd they went by the book, step by step, and with that due diligence I got a significant price reduction. I used the inspection report to ask for the reduction and as I said it was significant, but with the evidence of what repairs were needed I got a great price on a lovely duplex in the greater Sacramento, CA area. I thank Chris and David and commend them for their communication, speed and negotiation skills.
Chris D Wood
Chris and his team did a great job with helping us locate and negotiate a couple of properties. One was a smooth process; the other was a little bumpy but he helped us navigate through it and even got a credit on the purchase price. He knows a couple of lenders, one of which got us a better rate than our bank. 10/10 would recommend Chris. I will be using him again on my next house.
Richwa
We recently worked with Chris to buy our first home, and we couldn't have asked for a better realtor. From the start, Chris made us feel like a top priority. He was always quick to respond and really met us where we were at, which we appreciated so much. One of the standout things about Chris is his background in home renovation. As first-time buyers looking for a single-family home while staying on budget, we were primarily focused on fixers. Chris helped us identify which properties had real potential and which ones were likely money pits. That was invaluable — he kept us on budget, made the whole process far less stressful than it would have been otherwise, and after only about 6 weeks we ended up in a home we truly love and are excited about. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only knowledgeable and communicative but also has a great eye for value, we can't recommend Chris highly enough, and we'll definitely work with him again if we buy again in the future.
Tctrautman
Chris is hands down one of the best real estate agents I’ve worked with. He really knows the Sacramento market and brings a ton of knowledge and experience to the table. He’s a strong negotiator and always stays calm and focused, even when things get complicated. What really stood out is how creative he is—when challenges came up, Chris found smart, practical solutions to keep the deal moving. Thanks to him, we were able to close on a deal I’m really happy with. I’m definitely looking forward to working with him again on future deals. If you want someone who’s professional, sharp, and genuinely committed to getting results, Chris is your guy
Arthur Charchian