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Michelle Fanto-Chan

License: 2049765 (CA)
Coldwell Banker
Homes Sold with 55places.com: 40
Average Response Time: 9 Minutes
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About Michelle Fanto-Chan

5 Rating (13 Reviews)

Languages:

English, French, Italian

I love working in 55+ real estate and helping people achieve their real estate dreams. Whether it's buying or selling, it's a journey and I enjoy helping people navigate the process and make it an easier transition. I work really hard for my clients so they don't have to worry about all of the details. I like to make the process as stress free for them as possible. I know the community and the different neighborhoods and what might work depending on what my clients are looking for. I have a list of trades people who I can refer to my clients who are new to the area and need help with work around the home. I also can help with community activities that they might be interested in or ways they can connect with others and make new friends. I have extensive experience and education which helps me provide exceptional experiences to my clients. My educational and professional accomplishments include a BA from the University of Notre Dame, and education from the National Board of Realtors, the California Board of REaltors, Idaho Board of Realtors, as well as other professional associations. I've also received awards for being the Top Producer for Northern California, and am a CB International Award Winner, Luxury Home Specialist, Relocation Specialist, and a Certified Real Estate Negotiator. What makes our local area ideal for 55+ homebuyers is the diverse range of options and climates available. Many of my clients choose to move here to be close to family, and our community offers numerous solutions to meet their specific needs and desires. For those interested in 55+ communities, my tip is to gather as much information as possible from a trusted Realtor who knows the community inside out. A knowledgeable Realtor can address all your questions and provide valuable insights. Visiting and getting to know the community firsthand is also crucial in making an informed decision. A graduate from the University of Notre Dame, I started my career in the IT industry. I bought my first property when I was 22 years old and have loved real estate ever since. Since then, I've been awarded a patent from the US government, built and sold a business, run various non-profit organizations in the community and taught at local schools. I've lived in the area for over 23 years with my husband and children.

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5 stars
My husband and I had been looking for a second home for a while and we didn’t have a realtor. My cousin Teresa recommended Michelle to us after her wonderful experience working with her last year to purchase her own home. So we immediately contacted Michelle and this is when our partnership began. We met up with her and she showed us a few homes. After a few viewings and some discussions, Michelle was able to immediately decipher what we were looking for in the Brentwood area. We quickly found a property we liked. We made an offer on it and it was accepted....
5 stars

Michelle is a real pro in the home real estate business. She knows the market really well and “what buttons to push at what time.” She has a special talent in communicating with a potential buyer and that buyer’s agent. Our house sold in a little over a week in a rapidly tight market. That is because Michelle had the right sense in pricing it to sell yet meeting our own objectives. Her recommendations for improvements were spot on giving us confidence about our sale. Her pleasant manner really stands out. We highly recommend her to anyone selling their home.

5 stars
Michelle is a dream come true. She is incredibly responsive even helping us bid on a house successfully when she was on vacation. Whenever we had a question she responded ASAP. Given the we were dealing with her from our home in Minnesota this was no easy task for her. In fact, we did not meet her in person until the closing. She contacted us as soon as we started looking online and treated us as if she knew us for years, She has even been extremely helpful and responsive after the closing and the deal was done. She is a gem. A truly...
5 stars
If you’re reading this and you’ve been referred to Michelle, you’ve hit the jackpot! Michelle helped us to purchase our Dream Home. She made us feel like we were her only clients. Not only did she help us stay targeted in searching but when we finally found the house we liked she helped us negotiate prices for fixing it. Even when the selling agent was unresponsive she helped work through the curveballs with great ease. If you have the opportunity to have Michelle as your agent, you are in luck. She has great negotiation skills and is very attentive. She does a good job...
5 stars

Michelle handled the whole process of selling our home with grace and expertise. She had a great list of contractors to help prep the house for sale and helped coordinate it all. She positioned the pricing expertly and had our home sold in 5 days! It was amazing! We highly recommend her.

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