Jason Holmes

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Not trustworthy!I worked with Jason Holmes to purchase a duplex in San Rafael in March 2018, and it turned out to be nightmare. He knows the realty business very well and pushes the boundaries of the laws for his personal benefits but not for his client's. Here is why:1) Disclosure Issue: He sent one of the disclosure forms for me to sign on the day of closing escrow that there was a break-in in the property in the past. He blames the listing agent and others and doesn't take the responsibility.2) Open Permit Issue: There is an open permit issue around the decks and stairs. The seller didn't want to deal with it. During escrow before removing contingency, he said that I can sell the decks "as is" and didn't clearly inform me of the implication of not having the seller pull the permit on decks and stairs during negotiating. In the meantime, his home inspector praised on the decks out loud, "the decks are well built!". As matter of fact, I found out later that the decks and stairs got potential safety issues and learned that as new owner I am required to pull the retro active permit now and bring everything up to the code. 3) Violation of Privacy: He included private information of other client of his in one of the disclosure forms that he asked me to sign. This is my first home buying experience in Marin county, I relied on Jason to guide me and help me to make sound decision for every steps of the buying process. He failed to fulfill that contract in my view. Working with him and his home inspector led me to making compromised decisions in negotiating price with seller. I would be extra careful if you have to work with him to buy or sell as you don't know where the traps are. Based on my experience, it is highly unlikely he will guide you to light particularly if it is a big ticket item that would break a deal.

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ZillowVERIFIED

Not trustworthy!I worked with Jason Holmes to purchase a duplex in San Rafael in March 2018, and it turned out to be nightmare. He knows the realty business very well and pushes the boundaries of the laws for his personal benefits but not for his client's. Here is why:1) Disclosure Issue: He sent one of the disclosure forms for me to sign on the day of closing escrow that there was a break-in in the property in the past. He blames the listing agent and others and doesn't take the responsibility.2) Open Permit Issue: There is an open permit issue around the decks and stairs. The seller didn't want to deal with it. During escrow before removing contingency, he said that I can sell the decks "as is" and didn't clearly inform me of the implication of not having the seller pull the permit on decks and stairs during negotiating. In the meantime, his home inspector praised on the decks out loud, "the decks are well built!". As matter of fact, I found out later that the decks and stairs got potential safety issues and learned that as new owner I am required to pull the retro active permit now and bring everything up to the code. 3) Violation of Privacy: He included private information of other client of his in one of the disclosure forms that he asked me to sign. This is my first home buying experience in Marin county, I relied on Jason to guide me and help me to make sound decision for every steps of the buying process. He failed to fulfill that contract in my view. Working with him and his home inspector led me to making compromised decisions in negotiating price with seller. I would be extra careful if you have to work with him to buy or sell as you don't know where the traps are. Based on my experience, it is highly unlikely he will guide you to light particularly if it is a big ticket item that would break a deal.

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ZillowVERIFIED

Jason helped me to buy condo in Marin. He is knowledgeable,patient and encouraging. He was extremely responsive 7 days a week. He did not waste any time to send me info on homes he knew i would not like. Buying home in Marin was stressful for me. Jason did his best to relief my stress and make it nicer experience for me. He made it no pressure buying process. And he is trustworthy. You can trust his word. My friend at work recommended Jason and I am glad I have met him.

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Jason located the perfect home for us in Marin County. It was just what we were looking for. Two years, later when we moved to Southern California, he worked to sell our home. Our beautiful home went to another happy couple.

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ZillowVERIFIED

Jason knows Marin county better than anyone we spoke with, he showed us what we were looking for, provided honest opinions, and when it came time to negotiating, he saved me about $35K. Jason and I have kept in touch, he is a resource when I need a contractor, electrician, plumber, and he has now helped several of my friends buying their first homes. Finally, when working with others, I need people who are pros at communicating and setting expectations. Jason exceeded my expectations.