Frequently Asked Questions

Is orange door properties part of a larger corporate entity,
or a franchise?

No. We are a fully independent local company. Our goal is highly specialized attention to our clients. By not being part of a corporation, we don't have the pressures of corporate sales methods, performance requirements, or competing with other offices. We don't have to support corporate overhead. We focus on your needs. This gives us the freedom and flexibility to best serve our clients.

Will you use the Internet to market my home?

Absolutely. The key to a successful sale is marketing that reaches the target consumer. At orange door properties we will tailor our strategy to get you the best price, at the best possible terms.

Some of our Internet marketing techniques include:
Listing your house on The Multiple Listing Service (MLS). In addition to being a primary tool of Real Estate professionals, the public now has access to much of the MLS. The MLS database of all active listings is open for view through a variety of search engines and at orangedoorproperties.com. Buyers can enter their house-hunting criteria and search for active listings.

We even have automatic email updates whenever a new listing comes up that matches a buyer's customized home search.

We also use traditional advertising media such as the S.F. Chronicle, The Montclarion, and other print vehicles to direct prospects to your property.

Lastly, we use email to stay in frequent touch will all our clients, prospects and colleagues.

What does it mean to be an EcoBrokerR?

EcoBrokerR is an education and designation program for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient and "green" features in homes and buildings. We are committed to incorporating environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in our real estate work.

As an EcoBrokerR, we can help you identify the most cost-effective improvements to a home, secure a mortgage that includes energy efficiency upgrades, and help you market your home's energy, health, and comfort related attributes. Certified EcoBrokersR help you and the planet get the most when buying or selling a home.

Can you help me fix up my house before it goes on the market?

Of course. We know many reliable and reasonably priced tradespeople and will make referrals as needed. We can also help you strategize which improvements, if any will most significantly impact your home's value for the purpose of resale.

Do you stage your listings?

It depends on the house. Obviously, the presentation of a house, or how it "shows" is key to attracting buyers and getting the best price for a home. Many houses can benefit from staging and we have excellent consultants for this. But this is not always necessary or possible, and sometimes removing clutter and rearranging some furniture can be just as effective.

What areas/neighborhoods do you specialize in?

To best serve our clients, it is our job to stay on top of the current market, in the East Bay neighborhoods. For our buyers, we will make sure we are experts in the house you are searching for, in the neighborhoods you want to live in, at the time you are looking. We have successfully represented buyers and sellers all over the East Bay as well as San Francisco.