Real Estate is an Art, not a Science.
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Caring for clients in Benicia, Vallejo & beyond since 1995.

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WHAT'S MY HOME WORTH?

Looking to sell? Take a few minutes to receive a personalized analysis of your property.

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PERFECT HOME FINDER

Buying a home? Fill out this form and let us help you find your dream home.

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Why 'Zestimates' are often 'Zinaccurate'

Think those online Zestimates are accurate? You may be in for a big surprise.

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FINANCING 101

Mortgages aren’t all alike. And what works in one community may not necessarily work in another.

From Our Blog...

I Said 'Take It With A Grain Of Salt'...And Then Look What The EB Times Just Published!

A few days ago I wrote about the importance of taking national or regional real estate articles with a grain of salt. And then yesterday, the East Bay Times published a front page story that clearly… Read More

Why Your Agent Didn't Tell You About That House You Saw Online

So you’ve been looking for homes for a while and wonder why many of the homes you see online don’t appear on the printout your agent gives you. Or why your agent tells that you a particular home i… Read More

How To Determine How Long A Home Has Really Been On The Market

Not too long ago, it was common for many real estate agents (especially in Contra Costa County) to routinely withdraw a listing after about 30 days and re-enter it into the multiple listing service (M… Read More

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BENICIA

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VACAVILLE

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AMERICAN CANYON

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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA

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THE SECRET SAUCE

(TIPS AND TRICKS)

Want to pull back the curtain and find out how the pros do it? Check out these useful real estate tips and tricks.

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INVESTORS, TRUSTS, 1031'S AND MORE...

Six special types of transactions that all require extra care and expertise. What you need to know before venturing into uncharted waters.

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MARKET UPDATE

The real estate market never stays the same for too long. Get the latest trends and market updates right here.

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FAQ's

If you’ve got a question, you just may find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’re always adding new items to this section.

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Rod & Jamie Herman

Most real estate agents don’t start their work careers in real estate. They come from some other industry, so there’s usually a lot of trial and error before they settle into a routine. But our path was a little different.

Prior to starting at Coldwell Banker in 1995, we worked in various other segments of the housing industry…in new homes, title and escrow and Rod even as a long-time weekly real estate columnist. So when we launched our practice, we were able to integrate that experience into our real estate practice from day one. Read More

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