Michael A. Ames, CRS,GRI®

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The only real estate team in the world where you can find The Exclusive Platinum Service Package. 

Patriot Properties believes service is priority. We know you have dozens, if not hundreds of choices when looking for a real estate agent to sell your home. We feel there are a number of significant differences between us and the rest of the crowd. As you read below you will see that we offer much more than other "outfits", but the most obvious difference  is...SERVICE!!.

Michael and the rest of the team absolutely love what we do, and it shows in our enthusiasm, energy, and utmost care. We care about you and your best interests.

We will clearly explain each and every step so that you fully understand the entire process. You can count on us to be there when you need us and to do the things that we tell you we will do. When you list with us you will receive individual attention, and full knowledge of your particular transaction. Whether you speak with Kristin, Jessica, Justina, Tim or Mirka  at our office, or Toni or Selena at the escrow office, or Bob our handyman, or Donna and Kristine our stagers, we will treat you like family. You can expect constant communication with Michael throughout the entire transaction, and an ongoing relationship for years to come.

Also, you should know, we will sell your home for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time. In fact Patriot Properties sells homes for an average of 4.9% more over asking price, and 12 days faster than the San Mateo County Association of Realtors average!!! Since the average sales price of a home in San Mateo County was over $1,000,000 in 2005 you may have as much as $49,000 more in your pocket at the close of escrow! 

So when you decide to list your home consider the advantages of our Exclusive Platinum Service Package, you won't regret it. In fact we are so sure of your total satisfaction, we offer a Cancellation Guarantee! If at any time prior to accepting an offer you are not satisfied with our service you can cancel the listing agreement! *

Read what past clients have to say about our service on our "Testimonials" page.

Of course, in addition to our superb service we also have an outstanding marketing plan. When you list your home with Patriot Properties we will work with you to develop a marketing strategy that generates excitement about your property among agents and potential buyers throughout the Bay Area. And through our powerful websites and comprehensive relocation network, we will extend our marketing to reach potential buyers nationally and around the world. 

What to expect from The Michael Ames Real Estate Team

* List your home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This professional service  exposes your property via computer to thousands of agents in your market area.

* Install Cashin Company's distinctive yard sign in front of your home.

* Place a lockbox at your home to facilitate agent showings.

* Hold a "Patriot Properties Super Lotto Tour" for REALTORS tour Open House. This entices every REALTOR in the area to view your home with the chance of winning the multi-million dollar California Super Lotto.

* Hold your home open for buyers to tour on weekends.

* Prepare a property fact sheet highlighting your property's best features for use at open houses, MLS tours and office tours.

* Enlist the assistance of every Cashin Company sales associate toward the sale of your home through property tours and office sales meetings.

* Spread the word about your home to top agents throughout the Peninsula via fax and e-mail.

* Send direct mail announcements featuring your property to homes in your surrounding community.

* Run weekly Cashin Company advertisements in the most widely read Peninsula publications including The Menlo Park Country Almanac, The Hillsborough-Burlingame Boutique & Villager, The San Mateo Weekly, The San Carlos-Belmont Enquirer Bulletin and the San Mateo County Edition of Homes & Land magazine. Many of these advertisements will feature your home.

* Advertise your open home in the San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle and Palo Alto Weekly Open Home Guides.

* Run frequent Cashin Company display advertisements in the San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle Peninsula Edition, which may feature your home.

* Advertise your home on Cashin Company's powerful website, the worlds most visited real estate website, Realtor.com, mlslistings.com, and of course michaelames.com, with color photos and information about your property's best features. The Internet exposes your home to an unlimited number of prospective buyers around the world.

* Enlist the services of SeeItBuyIt.com to create a virtual reality tour of your home to be placed on our websites. The whole world will be able to visit your home without ever leaving the comfort of their own home or office. To see a sample of this technological breakthough, visit  their website. UP TO A $149 VALUE, FREE!! **        

* Perform a secret marketing strategy that is so effective it can only be revealed at a listing presentation!

* Undertake additional marketing activities as determined by you and our marketing team.

* Provide a Home Warranty Policy for you, the seller, as well as the buyer. This alone can save you thousands in repairs while your home is on the market. UP TO A $500 VALUE, FREE!! **

* Provide a Property Inspection to give to prospective buyers. This greatly enhances the chances of an "AS-IS" offer. Also, it gives you, the seller, the option to make any repairs mentioned in the inspection prior to marketing. UP TO A $500 VALUE, FREE!! **

*Provide a Pest Inspection to give to prospective buyers. Again, this greatly enhances the chances of an "AS-IS" offer. UP TO A $180 VALUE, FREE!! **

* Provide the services of a professional interior designer for advice on preparing your home for showing. UP TO A $1,000 VALUE, FREE!! **

* Access to a knowledgeable reasonably priced handyman for any needed repairs prior to sale.

* Use of a Ford 150 pickup truck to haul, dump, move, etc.

* And for seniors, I have built relationships with vendors in the industry that offer special pricing. Click here to find these offers.