Peninsula Real Estate Guru

“Arn has a very mellow demeanor but under that is a Type-A person who gets the job done sparing you the hassles and heartaches. Arn sold the house I had in partnership with an old friend who was getting married and moving out of the area. We gave Arn certain criteria that had to be met to satisfy both of our future needs. Arn came through in flying colors with such ease it didn’t seem to really occur. Next he went about to get my new home. He introduced me to a top-of-the-line financial officer to get pre-qualified so he could get me the best deal possible. Because of his efficiency, I was qualified for a loan, put in a bid on a wonderful house (it met all on my want list), and won out over the other offers in a span of one week! Who says there aren’t fairy tale happy endings any more. Arn will do his best for his clients, this I am sure of. He anticipates and knows the business inside out. You could not ask for more in an agent, Arn is the best.”

“Arn is a consummate professional. Linda and I have come to appreciate there are many aspects to this. He is a straight shooter, and we have complete confidence in his integrity. He is extremely skilled at communicating, preparing, presenting, and negotiating. But most important is that we always felt he was absolutely committed to finding and landing the right house for us. This time around (our 2nd purchase with Arn) we were demanding clients, with many requirements on our wish list that made it hard to find just the right house. During the process we both had moments of being frustrated, and during those times we relied on Arn’s steadiness, good humor and energy to carry us forward. Arn is very generous with his time and attention. If and when we outgrow on new house, we’re looking forward to working with Arn again.”

“From first meeting to the final signing, you were a true professional: you were straightforward in answering our questions; provided valuable insight while keeping me informed and most importantly, brought the sale to an effortless closure”.

“I have known Arn for over 10 years. I first met Arn with I purchased my first home, a condominium, and we have kept in contact over the years. I knew that when I was ready to purchase a new home, I would be using Arn. He always impressed me with his professionalism, knowledge and patience. He has a relaxed no pressure approach which I found most refreshing during my search for a new home. He provided me with countless listings via emails and provided numerous tours of selected homes and hunted down various listings. His patience and attitude provided me with peace of mind and time to find the ideal home in a challenging market.”

Experience

30 years of experience in mid-peninsula real estate sales, appraisal, and management.

• Cenedella & Co. 1978 to 1993
• Cornish & Carey 1993 to 1998
• Coldwell Banker 1998 to present
• Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite - top 4% entire Coldwell Banker nationwide Professional Affiliations

Affiliations

• Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
• California Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Education

• Colgate University, Hamilton, NY: Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI: Master of Science, Physical Chemistry

License & Designations

• Licensed Realtor; 1978 to 1981
• Licensed Real Estate Broker; 1981 to present
• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser; 1992 to 1997
• Qualified as an Expert Witness in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
• Appraisal Institute and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) course work 101 - 104

Professional Philosophy

Based on 30 years in the real estate industry, you can expect a great deal from Arn: superior knowledge of the San Francisco Peninsula real estate market, expert counseling, skilled negotiating, and a desire to place his clients’ interests first. As a licensed Broker, Arn offers his clients more experience and expertise than most real estate agents. He takes pride in thorough research skills and analysis of market data to ensure that his clients are fully informed and aware of the options available to them in the purchase or sale of real property. In addition to single family home sales, Arn also understands the complexities of investment properties, taxation, and real estate exchanges.

Personal Background

Arn grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula and has lived in San Carlos with his two sons, ages 17 and 21, for over twenty one years. Arn has been active in local youth sports – coaching both of his boy’s soccer, baseball, and basketball teams over the years along with being San Carlos Little League Tournament Director. If there’s any time left over, you just might find Arn on the golf course or on the ski slopes. Arn is an avid reader, fantasy football manager and a student of the Enneagram.