Richard P. - Seller
To future sellers/buyers,
After several disappointments with other real estate agents my wife and I contacted Ian Chandler at "Coldwell Banker’s Real Estate". Ian inspected our 33 acre property, home and detached garage and suggested taking a video of the property to show the great views and potential. None of the other companies suggested this and I am convinced that this played a major role in getting our information out there.
We discussed an asking price based on the existing assets and it's potential. Ian found a buyer, we began the process and Ian kept us informed and guided us through the process. There were some frustrating bumps in the road but Ian maintained his optimism and forged on when things seemed rather bleak. The buyer's agent dropped the ball on this transaction so Ian took over and actually found a lender for the buyer, something his agent should have done!
Next came the escrow procedure which is very involved but, again, Ian held our hand and guided us through the process to the end and we successfully closed the deal.
If it were up to me Ian should have gotten the entire commission for this transaction. He did his job as well as the buyers agent's responsibilities. He is a young and enthusiastic very professional agent and he gets our kudos for a job well done with an effort above and beyond all expectations. If you are looking to buy or sell your real estate you would be hard pressed to find a more professional agent than Ian.
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Niki G. - Seller
Ian is a person who, most importantly, has integrity. When my house failed to sell in 2021, he approached me stating that he believed that the house would easily sell if I was represented by the correct firm and broker. At the time that he approached me, I was physically mentally and emotionally exhausted from having the house on the market for months, trying to live in a house that was being staged for a sale. When I had someone approach me, who had been interested in buying my property in Templeton for years, I contacted him to ask if he would represent me since the potential buyer was a broker herself. Subsequently, we proceeded to accept offers and show the house to potential buyers over at relatively brief period of time. At that time I was , ready to move and clearly not interested in doing major repairs or jumping through hoops in order to sell the house,. Another words, I wanted to do an as is sale. Long story short it ended up that the sale was Drug out for weeks longer than we ever anticipated . During this time, Ian went above and beyond in order to try to make things work. He was patient, persistent, and professional. End of story the house finally sold!! There were lots of unforeseen twists, and turns, partly due to the state of California and the complexity of selling and buying in the state. And partly due to what I would consider an unnecessarily drawn out process. Throughout and maintained a professional attitude and also maintained communication, trying to keep everyone calm and hopeful. I might add that one of the reasons that persuaded me to engage Ian‘s services is that he is a family man. He’s the father of Many children and a dedicated family man. This is a huge factor in my opinion when choosing someone to walk you through a complicated and often frustrating process. He has an unusual combination of experience, heart and tenacity. A great combo. You won’t be disappointed if you go with him.
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Robert C. - Seller
If I could give Ian 10 stars, I would! Ian was an absolute GEM who came along just in time after a long, arduous, and VERY unpleasant real estate experience with another selling agent; it was the worst real estate experiences I have ever endured! Ian came to my rescue last minute, took control, set me at ease, and the deal closed! Ian is not only readily available, confident, pleasant, and kind, but more importantly, he is extremely ethical and highly moral! Ian Chandler at Sotheby’s International Real Estate is your go to agent! I cannot thank or recommend him enough! Thanks again, Ian for your help!
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Alyson M. - Buyer
We feel very fortunate to have met Ian in our home buying process. As a young first time home buyer, he was very knowledgeable and very patient with us throughout the entire process. He was very articulate and able to explain things in a manner that made sense to us. He continues to provide excellent follow up to make sure the place we bought is continuing to meet our needs. I would highly recommend him to others.
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Nicole B. - Buyer
I am so thankful that Ian reached out to me after I took my house off the market. I struggled to sell my house and decided to rent it out, but Ian reached out and shared his strategy and thoughts. In just a few conversations I felt comfortable to change direction from renting to selling again because of his suggestions. My house sold in less than 48 hours at full ask! I would highly recommend Ian to anyone looking to buy or sell. Lastly, their marketing and social media presence are incredible.
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Donna P. -Seller
Thanks to Ian, I'm unbelievably busy designing my new landscaping and meeting with contractors to remodel my new home. Ian made all of this possible by literally saving the deal to sell our geodesic home in Paso Robles so I could relocate to Morgan Hill. Finding a lender for a geodesic dome was almost an insurmountable obstacle. The buyer's agent gave up trying after an initial 20 turn downs. Ian, however, remained optimistic and took the process of finding a lender upon himself. He worked tirelessly 24/7 exploring every possibility until he was successful. Ian has great negotiation skills and communicated with the buyer's agent but also the two agents involved in my purchasing a contingent property in Morgan Hill. His positive, confident attitude reassured everyone that he really could make everything turn out right in the end. And he did. Enjoy working with Ian. He's the best!
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David and Heather -Sellers
It was a pleasure working with Ian Chandler on selling our property recently. He is a very friendly, knowledgeable professional who was always easy to get a hold of & returned our calls quickly. His help & expertise made the whole process easier.
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Betty H. - Buyer
Ian is one of the most knowledgeable and personal realtors I've ever had the joy of working with! Especially in the town of San Luis Obispo! It is a college town (where he graduated, ) so you want your realtor to have first-hand information of that demographic due to the fact that the pulse of that community is largely based on an ever changing student population, which keeps it fresh and lively! I am currently living in Saudi Arabia and I'm looking to move there soon and I needed a lot of exposure and insight in a short amount of time while visiting in the states. He spent 2 full days with me and continues to e-mail me on a regular basis with listings. When we come across my home I will buy from him! I'm thankful he is a man of his word!
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Frances B. - Seller
It was my pleasure to have Ian Chandler as my realtor on the sale of my cabin. He was always available when I needed to ask questions and kept me aware of all the people that he showed the property to. He was very professional and came across as a friend. I would use Ian again if I was ever going to sell or buy any property.
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Nicole N. -Seller
I am so thankful that Ian reached out to me after I took my house off the market. I struggled to sell my house and decided to rent it out, but Ian reached out and shared his strategy and thoughts. In just a few conversations I felt comfortable to change direction from renting to selling again because of his suggestions. My house sold in less than 48 hours at full ask! I would highly recommend Ian to anyone looking to buy or sell. Lastly, their marketing and social media presence are incredible.
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Anton H. - Seller
To future or potential clients of Ian Chandler,
Prior to listing with Ian I had been trying to sell my property on and off for several years without any success. The most recent time it had failed to sell, Ian contacted me and insisted it would be worth my time to meet with him, if only to give me advice on what I might be able to do differently in the future to get it sold. Additionally, I met with several other agents who promised me they could sell my property but failed to make a case as to why. I chose to list with Ian because he walked me through his plan and marketing aggressive approach to marketing; he was honest about what it would take to sell the home; he had a vison for who the likely buyer would be and how we could target them; and he didn’t make unrealistic promises just to get the listing.
Sure enough, Ian was able to get my property sold! During the listing he kept me up to date on his marketing activities and the feedback we got from showings. He worked with the tenants to make sure they were looped in with the process. He even went so far as to personally see to it that their transition to new housing was accomplished in a timely manner, allowing us to close earlier than expected. I would recommend that anyone looking to sell their home use Ian.
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