Lee Ginsburg

Bless San Bruno
September 12, 2010 · · 4 Comments

You know we have seen other natural disasters similar to the San Bruno Explosion. 

When we watch it on TV  and it happens hundreds or thousands of miles away it  a tragedy,  it is terrible.

When it happens around the corner from you and it is heartbreaking. 

When it happens to you, I doubt there are words to explain those your thoughts. 

When you see the outpouring of volunteers, donations, and support it is heartwarming. 
It makes me proud to say that I have lived and worked in San Bruno for 35 years ever since I moved from the East Coast.

Next time someone asks me where I work, I am going to say Loud and Clear;
Prudential California Realty in SAN BRUNO, “The City of Care and Compassion”!

Want to read more on the Care and Compassion of San Bruno  http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_16045332?nclick_check=1 

http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Donations-rolling-in-to-San-Bruno-102643424.html

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Lets give credit where credit is due.  The Police Department, The Fire Department, Mayor Jim Ruane,  City Manager  Connie Jackson, City Council People, neighboring  Cities, Millbrae, Burlingame, South San Francisco, Daly City and others worked so hard and professionally.  Within hours an evacuation center was  set  up and within 12 hours many state and federal agencies, Red Cross, along with insurance companies had tables set up to help with the recovery.

Want to know where to Donate -http://http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_16045332?nclick_check=1

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/peninsula&id=7660232

Lee Ginsburg
www.leesellsmore.com

Lee Ginsburg

Prudential Ca. Realty Gives Locally
July 7, 2010 · · Comment here

Prudential California Realty is more than just Real Estate Company. We in the San Bruno office are a group of very giving and caring local people with lots of knowledge and experience in Real Estate. A portion of each transaction is donated to Shelter Network in San Mateo, each year we adopt a family from San Bruno, South San Francisco or Millbrae for Christmas, one of our agents feeds the homeless monthly, another agent is continuously baking cookies to raise money for Cancer, others walk miles for their causes and we all graciously chip in. It is an honor to work with people who care.

As the premiere real estate company in the area, Prudential Ca. Realty San Bruno realizes the importance of schools.  Prudential California Realty recently awarded grants to local teachers from Brisbane, South San Francisco and Daly City. With school fiancés drastically cut this year these grants were greatly appreciated. The grants are awarded to teachers whom made an exceptional contribution to their students last year.

teacherMy wife is a teacher and I know that most teachers contribute to their students. Unfortunately we can’t reward all of them. I will say all teachers are appreciated.
This year the following teachers were awarded grants:
Brisbane        Lynn Howe                 Brisbane Elem.
Daly City       Jane Chang                Junipera Serra
SSF              Feleciana Stevenson   El Camino High
                   Ray Galela                 El Camino High
                   Meg Milana                SSF High
                   Joslyn Negherbon       Westborough Mid.
                   Cheri Howard            Westborough Mid.
Congratulations to the winners and Thank You to all teachers.

When thinking about Real Estate contact the Local company that gives back locally.

Click or copy and paste the link to read more. http://www.prurealty.com/ssc/company_information/press_releases/Ed%20Foundation%20Release%20-%20San%20Mateo%20County%20-%202010.pdf

Nicole Machado

To hire a short sale negotiator or not??
June 1, 2010 · · 4 Comments

With short sales on the rise is hiring a negotiator worth it? When taking on a short sale listing do you ask yourself if it is money well spent to hire a negotiator? Sure the time you save not having to contact the lenders yourself is money well spent, but how do you truly know if they are contacting them as frequently as they should be and negotiating to the best of their abilities?? The other question that begs to be asked… if you are the one hiring the negotiator to alleviate your work load why in most cases are you asking the buyer to pay for them? If you have decided to take on short sales isn’t part of your job to deal with the lenders and negotiate on behalf of your client? Isn’t that what we do best? I have recently come across a lot of short sale listings on the MLS that are requesting the selling agent to pay 50% of the negotiator fee or the buyer to pay the entire 1%. It seems to be a bit obscure and in most cases makes everyone uncomfortable.

Now don’t get me wrong I agree with the adage time is money, so I am all for   Read more