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Home Buyer Guide

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Sandy Sicsko & Joe Borromeo .

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Let's Find You A Home

All about the homebuying process, and how Joe and I are different. If the preview does not play here is the YouTube link.

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Sandy's Contact Information

Broker Associate

Top Producer: 2016- 2025

Real Trends 1.5% Sales Volume 2021, 2022, 2023,2024,2025

Associations & Memberships

California Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR)- Director on the Board of Directors.

Silicon Valley Association Of Realtors (SILVAR)

Runs the SCCAOR Campbell Marketing Meeting

Referral Exchange Network

Zillow 5 Star Agent

Yelp 5 Star Agent

Google 5 Star Agent

Redfin 5 Star Agent

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Joe's Contact Information

Senior Sales Associate
Top Producer: 2016- 2025
Real Trends 1.5% Sales Volume 2021-2025
Associations & Memberships
California Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
Referral Exchange Network
Zillow 5 Star Agent
Yelp 5 Star Agent
Google 5 Star Agent
Redfin

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Sandy and Joe Our Team

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Testimonials

5 Star Google

5 Star Zillow Agent
5 Star's on Yelp
5 Star Realtor.com

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Buyer Broker Agreement

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Buyer's Affirmation Regarding Other Representation Agreements 

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Get Comfortable with the Residential Purchase Contract

When it comes to writing an offer, you'll need to make some big decisions. Obviously, the purchase price is a major one; but you'll also have to think about other terms such as inspections, and length of time necessary to work through contingencies. We'll help you guide you when it comes to writing up a contract; here's a sample CAR (California Association of Realtors) Purchase Agreement.

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Contingent Free Advisory

Non Contingent Offer, what you should know.

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What Are Seller Concessions?

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California Buyers & Sellers Guide

Complete Guide about Title & Escrow

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Making an Offer

What we will need from you when submitting an offer.

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California Customary Practices Guide

Who pays what? County by County break down of City and County Transfer Tax.

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The Buying Process

From finding a home to moving in. We walk you through all of the steps of the process.

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Learn About Property Taxes

If you're not already familiar with how the fiscal year works in terms of property taxes, here's a handy chart. Some lenders may require that the borrower/buyer set up "impound accounts" at the close of escrow, which means that a monthly amount is added to your mortgage payment to cover your yearly property tax bill. Some buyers like this arrangement because it breaks up the tax payments into monthly amounts and the lender sends the funds to the assessor; but if you choose to decline impound accounts, then your tax bill is mailed you directly, and it's due twice a year. Don't be late, because there are stiff penalties for delinquent payments.

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Tax Year

Property Tax Year Explained.

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Pre-Approval Checklist

List of items that most lender require

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Life of an Escrow

From the moment your offer is accepted until you receive title. The life of the escrow in a chart.

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Figure Out How You'll "Hold Title"

We are not accountants, nor claim to be. Here's a great informational brochure explaining the common ways to hold title in California.

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romeo Real Estate Team's SOLD Home History - Be in the know with Sandy and Joe!

"Unlock Bay Area real estate success with Sandy Sicsko & Joe Borromeo. Expert listings, seamless purchases – your dream home awaits in Silicon Valley Bay Area!"

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