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September 2020 by Ted L.
Thank you very much for your PRDS purchase contract guide! It has good advice and details on the home purchase process, specific info we may need to include with offer, how common each contingency is used, etc. Thank you!
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April 2019 by Sathya Narayanan
Todd and Inna worked with us on buying our first home in the bay area. Todd has broad knowledge of the process involved and the various caveats in striking a good offer. His advice on the inspection report and the condition of the property helped us make a quick decision on a winning offer that we were comfortable with. Being first time home owners, we were confused by quite a few things out of the inspection report.n Todd went out of his way, answering questions about what
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September 2018 by Ignacio D.
We had a great experience with Todd, Inna, and Grace. We were first time home buyers and we had a very smooth transaction. We found the home that met all our needs and they helped us prepare for the offer and guided us to close on time with no issues. Palo Alto is a very competitive market so we are glad we were able to get the home we wanted. Together they are a great team, they move fast and respond quickly. They helped us go from considering buying to making an offer in less that 5 days! We will for sure reach back to them whenever we need real estate advice again.
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July 2018 by Tal D.
Absolutely great service from Todd, Inna and Grace! We were looking for a house for a long time and Todd never gave up on us. Our questions were answered not only promptly (even on weekends and holidays) but also in the most thorough way possible. Grace (the office Transaction Coordinator) is a phenomenon - she doesn't miss a single thing and we could always count on her. One of the other reviewers said that this business has got the process figured out, and that's completely accurate. They have everything set up in such a way that things don't fall between the chairs in the most crucial moments. But, on top of that and maybe most importantly, when it comes to closing the deal - Todd will invest as much time as needed to make your offer stand out. We are so incredibly happy with the house we got. Thank you, Menlo Atherton Realty!
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April 2018 by Suhas J.
We worked with Todd Beardsley and his team for buying a house in the Peninsula. We found a house we liked, and I requested Todd for a walk-through and his opinion. Todd visited the house with me and spent a good hour plus looking at the house and providing his expert advise. His advise was comprehensive and had the hallmark of years of real estate experience. We ended up putting an offer on the house. Todd and his team know how to prepare a strong offer working with the the buyer. Todd has the the whole buying process nailed down. Grace, who works for Todd, is phenomenally efficient and extremely responsive. Most of my emails were answered within minutes. Did I already say, they have the process nailed down? I cannot emphasize this point enough. Overall we are extremely pleased with the services of Todd, Grace and Inna. This is a very experienced and efficient team that you would want on your side in a competitive market. This is a winning team.
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April 2018 by Gunjan V.
Let me start by admitting that we never met Todd, Inna or Grace. However we are glad that we worked with them for our purchase. We found him because we were actively looking for realtors that offer commission rebate, but surprisingly the service we received was better than full service realtors we worked with in past. We wanted to look at the properties by ourselves and confirmed that Todd/team would show us properties that were not accessible otherwise. Fortunately we didn't need it and we ended up buying our property very quickly - we made a total of three offers. Todd and team were very organized with the offer packet and pushed everyone to perform at their highest level in this competing market - for example they encouraged us to write a letter to the seller, they asked my lender to call the listing agent after the offer was submitted and they kept everyone on their toes to ensure that the purchase closed on time. Comps data/analysis provided by Todd was detailed, understandable and made it easy for us to make competitive offers. Most importantly, for us, we never felt pressured by Todd to do anything.
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March 2018 by Chris Robell
Menlo Atherton was my listing agent for my Palo Alto condo, and they did a great job managing the entire process.
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March 2018 by Chris R.
Menlo Atherton was my listing agent for my Palo Alto condo, and they did a great job managing the entire process. What initially attracted me to Menlo Atherton Realty was their favorable fee structure (1% listing fee vs. 2.5-3.0% that others charge) AND the across-the-board favorable online reviews. I also had some experience working with Todd on the buy-side (helping someone else find a condo about 10 years ago) which was a smooth process. I am extremely happy with my decision given Todd, Inna, and Grace all work together as an effective team, complementing each other's skill sets, in delivering really good results. I feel I got full service at a discounted price. Inna is excellent at staging and hosting the open house, providing detailed results and always willing to go above and beyond dealing with the various workers/contractors. Grace is excellent and managing the overall paperwork process and keeping all tasks on schedule. And, of course, Todd is great at keeping the entire transaction on track, from helping complete disclosures, giving advice on timing and pricing, and negotiating the deal. I think the dozens of yelp reviews are all pretty consistent, and I would echo the same thoughts. I would not hesitate to use Menlo Atherton Realty again in the future.
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December 2017 by Tameen K.
It was a great experience working with Todd, Inna and Grace thoughout the process of buying a home in a very tough market in bay area. Todd is extremely professional with a wealth of knowledge of bay area local real estate. His no pressure approach and the rebate program was a good fit for us. Todd always provided honest answers to any questions and offered perspectives and suggestions which we would not know due to our inexperience. Todd never shied away from difficult answers or situations tackling each with complete honesty and professionalism. Todd, Inna and Grace were very responsive and helpful throughout the process of buying a home and everything including preparing offers and closing went very very smoothly. Everyone in Menlo Atherton Realty group was a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to working with them again.
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December 2017 by Craig H.
We recently sold our rental property and bought a new one with Todd and Inna Beardsley. Overall, I felt that they were the perfect fit for our needs. Todd offers around the clock advice/service without pressure. On a few occasions he walked us thru challenging/stressful decisions with total professionalism and calm. Additionally, I consider ourselves reasonably knowledgeable on the real estate process and Todd's rates were extremely attractive! I strongly believe that their business model will be the norm. Their assistant Grace was great throughout the process with her updates and reminders. I would recommend Todd and Inna for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area.
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July 2017 by Benny G.
Todd and Inna Beardsley are an exceptional real estate team. I first met Todd at an open house several years ago. At that time, Todd shared with me his business model and also his thoughts about selling and purchasing a home. He also provided me perspectives about the local real estate markets. I was very impressed by the depth and breadth of his knowledge, experience, and thoughtfulness. At that time, we were not ready to purchase a home. However, several years later we were serious about purchasing a home. Our situation was somewhat complex because we were hoping to purchase our new home prior to selling our older home, so that we can directly move from our old home to our new home. However, due to the large expense of the new home, we needed to get a bridge loan to finance the down payment for the new home. Many lenders refused to provide us with a bridge loan, stating that we needed to sell our prior home before purchasing a new home. This was not desirable because we did not want to live in a rental home until we found our new home. Todd was incredibly resourceful. He provided me with several lenders who were able to think outside the box, and I found myself having several options of bridge loans to choose from. Furthermore, Todd, was very helpful analyzing the market so that I was comfortable making an expensive home purchase in Menlo Park. During the offer process Todd was very available and supportive, and we were able to get our questions and concerns addressed. Todd was able to provide an analysis of the particular home including a good offer price. Furthermore, he was able to provide broader insights about the general real estate market. This was the kind of information we needed at the time to help us make the purchase. Once we purchased our new home, Todd and Inna went into high gear to get our older home in shape to sell. Inna has extensive experience in interior design, and she did an outstanding job preparing the home to be sold. She organized a complete bedroom and bathroom remodel, and oversaw all the details for the entire house remodeling (both house and yard). She helped us to choose the right investments so that we can prudently upgrade the home without wasting time or money. Furthermore, Todd, and Inna were networked with excellent contractors. Inna hired a construction team called Creegan construction, and they were one of the most impressive contractor groups that I ever worked with. They were efficient, reasonably priced, and most importantly very attentive to the small details that make a project looked finished. The open house was a huge success. There was ubiquitous agreement that the upgrades and design of the home were impeccably done. Our home never looked that good. We plan on asking Inna to decorate our new home. Lastly, Todd and Inna that were very supportive during the selling process. When offers came in, Todd communicated with me frequently and was available the entire time. He provided helpful guidance and insights, but also allowed us to make decisions that represented our priorities. Subsequent to the acceptance of the offer, Todd frequently checked in with us to make sure that all was moving well. I should mention that Todd and Inna have a process that is a bit different than other agents. On the buying side, they offer a reduced commission fee, however they do not drive you around to see the various properties like other agents. However, in our circumstances, this was fine because we have lived in the neighborhood for a long time , We knew the neighborhood well, we looked at a lot of open houses over the years. The process of using Todd, for purchasing a home, saved us approximately $35,000. However, this is not the primary reason we would work with Todd again. Todd's support of purchasing a home, provided a level of service that was unmatched by other agents. Todd provided critical connections to lenders, and the market analysis support, that encourage just to make the move. In retrospect, we are extremely pleased with our decision, however at the time it
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May 2017 by A N.
We just completed the purchase of our new home and Todd at Menlo-Atherton Realty was wonderful. We looked at a ton of homes, and every time Todd offered great advice of the home and the neighborhood and ran the comps to help us make an informed bid. To create the winning offer they have a highly structured process that includes many insightful emails with winning bidding strategies, a detailed comp spreadsheet and examples of offer letters that sometimes make the difference in a tight multi-offer situation. When we finally won the bid, they were wonderful in taking us through the process. A key person at Menlo-Atherton during this process was Grace, who helped us close of escrow on-time in 21 days. I would highly recommend Todd, and would use them again.
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April 2017 by yaron yoreh
This has been the best real estate experience I have ever had and it'll be yours too. I started looking for a condo 3 months ago. I got the contact for a real estate broker and started working with her. Since I work during the week, and all homes for sale have an open house, I ended up going to the open houses on my own. And then I heard about Menlo Atherton Realty. Why not get 1% rebate for the same service. I didn't even use the weekly tours they have. My one fear was that the service or professionalism might be affected, but it was BETTER!!! Todd is extremely professional and very knowledgeable. He knew to tell me what price I should offer, and when I wanted to offer a price less than what he thought he did not argue or complain about wasting his time, on the contrary he said it was a good idea, as it would be a good learning experience. Throughout the purchase process he made me comfortable with all my decisions and was very honest with me. He helped me get my second offer by not paying more but by using the different parameters of the offer. And the buying/escrow process was amazing. Grace his assistant was so on top of everything, she managed the whole relationship with the bank and title company and seller. She handled all my concerns and both her and Todd explained everything along the way and were extremely responsive. Right after the escrow closed I got a check for my rebate. It was so easy. I promise you, not only will you get the best service, you will also get the best price for your new home. AND a 1% rebate on top of that, it's phenomenal. It's the silicon valley of personal real estate.
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January 2017 by Aimee Z.
Todd, Inna and Grace are very easy to work with and respond to emails or phone calls super fast. They have a clearly laid out process to help buyers put together bids and close the deal. We found the mostly electronic process very convenient given our busy life style. My husband and I like to look at online listings and go to open houses on our own, so Todd's service suits us well. We asked Todd to help contact sellers' agents on a few listings. We did not bid on all, but Todd was always patient with us and never pushed us to make any rush decisions. He was always there to provide us his professional opinions, which we appreciate. With his help, we ended up buying a house we love below the asking price even though there were multiple offers. We will certainly recommend Todd to our friends and family in the area.
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January 2017 by Tor S.
Todd is very knowledgeable and professional. He gave us sound advice on how to prepare our house for sale and he is an astute observer on the market. When we were selling our house we ran into some unexpected challenges (a buyer dropped out after signing) and Todd helped us navigate these and keeping our heads cool. In the end we close the sale above asking and are generally happy with how everything turned out. Of course the kicker to all this is the reduced commission. This allowed us to save quite a bit of money and I don't feel at all we gave anything up in return.
