Paymon Ghafouri

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I wanted a smooth transaction selling my home, so I decided to sell without listing it on the market. Because I was selling off-market, I decided to sell my house as-is without any remodeling. Paymon was perfect for this. He had a lot of experience and knew the local market well. Ive never sold a house before, so I didnt know what to expect. I was worried that I wouldnt have someone who would help me through the process or address my concerns. But Paymon was very responsive. Every time I called, he got back to me right away. He would keep me informed about what the next step was and assisted me with scheduling. He was there to guide me through the process and helped me find common ground with the seller to close the deal. My house sold in a month which is a good timeline since this was a loan buyer. When it came time to take care of the paperwork, Paymon guided me through anything I didnt understand. I didnt know how to fill out the disclosure, so I called him, and we went through each question over the phone. I would definitely recommend Paymon. He knows the market, he helps his clients stay on top of things, and is very friendly.

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My boyfriend worked with Paymon to buy a property, and we were happy working with him during our last purchase. So when I decided to buy a property myself, Paymon was the only option I would consider. I wanted a property that would be an investment for me and grow over time. I trusted Paymon more than myself when it came to buying property as an investment. He has a good amount of knowledge about the market and understands what to look for. One of the biggest factors, though, was that he gave me feedback about the properties; he educated me about why a property was good or not good. Hes very honest and straightforward. It felt like when I was buying a property with Paymon, he was as invested as I was! I never felt pressured to purchase a property ASAP. Paymon let me take my time with my decision. With most agents, once you make the purchase and sign the contract, thats it. But with Paymon, I could ask him questions and he would guide me. I was new to being a landlord and renting the property out aEUR" so there were a lot of problems I had never experienced, but Paymon introduced me to resources I needed for the property, like an electrician or handyman. I would highly recommend Paymon. Hes very informative, expert, and honest when hes giving you feedback. Hes not trying to sell you something. Hes trying to get the best option thats exists for you.

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Review for Paymon We listed our house back in 2018, but it fell through. When I saw two houses in our neighborhood sell in a short time -- one getting over their asking price -- I decided to call their realtor and see what he was about. Our previous agent was very lax, and more inclined to sell you the shirt off your back than sell the house. Paymon was different. What I liked about Paymon was that he was very straightforward aEUR" no beating around the bush. He told us he was here to get our house sold, which was a way different attitude than the agent we had before. He will take your suggestions but if you work with him and take his advice, everything goes smoothly. Some of the things he suggested we wondered if it really mattered, like toning down the interior paint to something generic and lighter, but it did make a difference. He really knew the market. When we listed our house, Paymon came back and said that he had taken another analysis of the area; he thought we could sell for $100,000 more. He was right and we sold our house for over asking price in 21 days. We also wanted to buy a house in the same neighborhood, so we turned to Paymon. We had certain criteria of what we were looking for and collaborated with Paymon to find the house we wanted. Anytime we wanted to see a particular house, he would talk to the agent to set it up right away. A few times he even met us in the evenings around 7:30 or 8:00 without complaint. He was informative about both the agents and the houses. He could tell a good agent from a bad one, and what they were looking for. When we walked through a house, he knew certain things that would have to be repaired and what the costs would be. He also had a network of subcontractors he could recommend -- in fact we used one for some remodeling work on the house we sold. Paymon is a really good guy, very down to earth. He is one of the few people that believes in customer service, which is out the door now. In fact, I consider Paymon a friend of the family. He knows our family very well. He went out of his way to make us feel like we were one of his most important clients -- even though he only met us a couple of months ago. If I had to use another agent to buy or sell a house, I would not hesitate to call Paymon again.

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We were both buying a home and selling our house, so we were constrained in terms of time: we wanted to first sell our house and then use that money to purchase another house immediately. But when we decided to sell the property, we found out there were a few problem areas. I was worried and nervous, but Paymon calmed me down. He has many years of experience and knows a lot of people, so he was able to get in touch with the contractors. He made some calls, handled all the arrangements, told the contractors what needed to be done, and then would explain it to me later. Paymon is very frank. He didnt just show us houses we liked and told us to buy them. That would have been the easy way for him to make money. But for Paymon, it wasnt about the commission. Instead, he helped us choose a good house that fit our needs. We focused primarily on houses we could buy and easily sell later. While we looked at these houses, Paymon would give us important advice and alert us to potential problems that might make it hard to sell the house later. For example, we liked one house that was overlooking a cliff. Paymon warned us that because it was situated on a cliff, there might be an issue with water. There was another house we loved, but the entrance opened to a family room instead of a kitchen. Paymon explained that Americans did not like this type of layout, and it could be an obstacle when we wanted to sell. Still another house we liked, Paymon pointed out that the style of roof might make it harder to re-sell. He was pretty impressive: he knows what people like, and he can see exactly what faults a house might have that could affect its resale value We would 100% use Paymon again if we needed to buy or sell a house -- and of course we would recommend him. He knows houses, he knows the areas, and he was always available when we called him. We had a very good experience. Paymon is reliable, trustworthy, and very professional aEUR" plus hes nice to talk with.

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Paymon was very professional and has a good command of the housing market, the economy, and the area we were looking at. He knows when to buy, when to sell, and how to position the property. Our situation was stressful because we were selling our townhome and trying to buy a new property aEUR" so our time to find and purchase a house was limited. But we were very happy with the house we purchased: it was larger, had a nice backyard and was located in the same school district as our old home (which was very important to us). Paymon also really helped us with the decision-making process by giving us lots of useful information. He told us what kind of renovations we could make in the future if we bought a particular house and had a great network of people he could bring in for almost any repair needed like plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and contractors. He was very familiar with the area and knew the pros and cons of every deal. He was always aware of our needs and would help us to make a decision based on our needs. He would suggest houses that might work for us and suggested which houses werent worth our time. So, I think his knowledge was very helpful. Based on his professionalism, knowledge about the areas, and quick response time, I would recommend Paymon. Some realtors will show you five properties and expect you to make a decision immediately about which house to buy. Paymon on the other hand is very patient. He understands that this is a big decision and it is a process. He doesnt push you to make a decision and works with you to understand your needs in detail before he shows any properties to you. Even when we took a break and returned to him after many months, he was still very enthusiastic about working with us.