By strategizing to acquire and own a home near their recently born grandchild in San Rafael, I helped a couple from San Diego navigate the Marin market and successfully purchase a property located in close proximity to their family. We prepared them in advance by helping them obtain a fully underwritten loan approval, reviewed the contract in advance, and found a home not yet listed on the MLS by networking with other top producers. Leveraging my agent-to-agent relationship, I found what was most important to the Sellers (timing) and we negotiated a purchase under market value while impressing the sellers with the price, thereby satisfying the Buyers for location and property profile [3-bedrooms/ 2-baths]. The result was Buying a move-in ready property, with gorgeous views of Mt. Tam from the primary bedroom, all while eliminating any competition in the process.