Experience

At Melissa Phillips Group, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional home-buying experience that stands out in Southern California. Our exclusive access to off-market properties ensures that you get a sneak preview of homes not listed on any public platform, giving you a competitive edge. We offer a Personalized Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you understand property prices in your desired area, ensuring you make informed decisions.

100 Ways We Help You
1. Listen to your goals and advise you on specific way meet them in today's market

2. Provide names of lenders who are reputable, competitive, and creative

3. When requested, provide a list of questions to ask when shopping for lenders

4. Work with you and your lender to find the right loan program

5. Review good faith estimates and help compare costs and monthly payments

6. Make appointments to see homes in an efficient manner at times convenient to you

7. Call "For Sale By Owners" that we find to see if their property would meet your needs

8. Attempt to negotiate commissions with "For Sale By Owners" so that you may buy the house with representation for the lowest cost

9. Reach out to owners of houses that are not on the market, but may be of interest to you

10. Explain the home buying process from start to finish

11. Provide out of town buyers with a relocation package

12. Call listing agent on properties of interest to ensure properties are available prior to showing

13. Frankly discuss resale potential of houses of interest

14. Arrange to have a licensed agent work with you when we are out of town or unavailable

15. Check MLS listings daily and communicate new listing information to you

16. Provide a list of home inspectors who have received high marks from previous buyers

17. Provide recommendations on first time buyer books, and other timely topics

18. Allow other real estate agents to see your home preferences for reverse prospecting

19. When requested, provide detailed information on market preferences for floor plans/area

20. Provide resources for termite clearance

21. Provide access to properties for sale at times convenient to you

22. Look carefully at properties which we tour to point out details 4/9 which may be overlooked

23. Arrive on time to appointments and showings. We pride ourselves on timeliness.

24. Pursue continuing education yearly to obtain the latest information and fine tune our skills

25. Attend regular sales meetings to keep up on latest market and industry information

26. Provide access to properties for sale at times convenient to

you

27. Look carefully at properties which we tour to point out details which may be overlooked

28. Arrive on time to appointments and showings. We pride ourselves on timeliness.

29. Pursue continuing education yearly to obtain the latest information and fine tune our skills

30. Attend regular sales meetings to keep up on latest market and industry information

31. Network with hundreds of agents to get leads on new listings which might fit your needs

32. Carry Error and Omission insurance to help protect you from human error

33. Carry business coverage on our automobiles

34. Belong to National Association of Realtors

35. Belong to Realtors Multiple Listing Service

36. Attend seminars on current topics

37. Use our experience every day

38. If needed, provide list of questions to ask other Realtors if you are still selecting a Realtor

39. Provide a map of city neighborhoods

40. Provide information on dispute resolution process used in real estate transactions

41. Provide our objective and honest opinion to all questions

42. Carefully guard confidential information about you and your position

43. Preview properties to see if they would be desirable

44. Keep informed about the areas in which you are looking

45. Use the latest technology to communicate and find information

46. Provide basic information on building materials and their relative

47. Provide information on inspection options

48. Keep an even temper, even in times of adversity

49. Care about our client's comfort and best interest

50. Have fun!

51. Pull tax records on property of interest

52. Provide, when requested, property archive report on property of interest

53. Provide resources for information on school performance

54. Confirm with city that the property is on sewer

55. Direct you where to pull permits on file for properties of interest

56. Use sales agreement forms drafted and continually updated by Association of Realtors

57. Provide disclosure forms to seller to assure representations to you are made in writing

58. Timely present offer to seller

59. Provide information to you on seller, whatever may be known

60. Provide you with specific market data for property of interest (i.e.: comparable sales, average days on market, what the seller paid for property and when, current mortgage information)

61. Follow up on questions with listing agents regarding houses of interest and report back promptly

62. Provide information on price appreciation in the defined areas

63. Provide assistance in reviewing nonstandard forms which may need to be signed

64. Help to determine the value of a property prior to your making an offer

65. Help to inform you of standard procedures or practices in current market

66. Discuss standard contingencies

67. Show you amenities found in neighborhoods of interest (restaurants, community centers, etc.

68. Make appointment for home inspections

69. Work with lender to order the appraisal

70. Provide, when requested, utility cost information on properties of interest

71. Provide list of utility companies for home purchased

72. Attend home inspection and any other inspections necessary

73. Provide names and numbers of reputable contractors for bids or information

74. Call lender on a regular basis to make sure the loan process is going smoothly

75. Attend appraisal (unless drive by only)

76. Provide information to appraiser as needed

77. Provide property access to contractors to get bids on repairs if necessary

78. Negotiate your position strongly and effectively

79. Review inspection report and help you prioritize items

80. Thoroughly read all disclosures provided by seller and help identify potential red flags

81. Deliver paperwork and information quickly to all parties

82. Set up escrow account with escrow company with all necessary paperwork

83. Order a preliminary title search

84. Review preliminary title report with you and help identify any red flags

85. Attend signing of papers to explain paperwork

86. Review closing statement to make sure it is accurate and correct

87. Perform walk through inspections with you to ascertain that conditions of sale are met

88. Inform lender of escrow company to speed up flow of information

89. Provide measurements of rooms for planning furniture, etc.

90. Coordinate appointments to sign documents

91. Coordinate exchange of keys

92. Coordinate access to property by contractors to closing

93. Provide buyer with a copy of all documents signed by buyer

94. Provide purchase agreement to lender to complete loan process

95. Review purchase agreement with buyer so that all terms are familiar

96. Put the home inspection report in context for seller and listing agent, and help them understand our requests for repairs

97. Coordinate re-inspection of repairs by lender if necessary

98. Provide complimentary market analysis on home for tax appeals, PMI removal appeals, and financial planning

99. Answer questions that might arise after the sale is closed

100. Maintain a file in our office with all pertinent information should you need info or copies in the future

Our Home Finding Promise guarantees that we find you the perfect home based on your target date, using a customized home shopping portal powered by RealScout. Our proactive approach means we don’t wait for you to send us listings; instead, we actively search for properties that match your criteria, including those off the market. Our Buyer Delivery System and personalized door-knocking campaigns ensure we cover every possibility in your desired neighborhood.

Our family of companies—including lenders, title, and escrow services—ensures a seamless transaction from start to finish. Regular updates and communication keep you informed about the latest market trends and property opportunities.

We believe in a stress-free, pressure-free home shopping experience, tailored to your timeline. Our off-market inventory is the largest in Southern California, ensuring you have access to unique opportunities. We coordinate personalized consultations to discuss our strategies for securing the best deals for you.

To streamline the process, our designated Transaction Coordinator manages the extensive paperwork using specialized software ensuring accuracy and efficiency. We also provide a Home Warranty covering various issues during the first year of ownership, either negotiated with the seller or provided by us.

Our curated Vendor List simplifies your post-purchase life, offering trusted home inspectors, contractors, and more, often with substantial savings. With Melissa Phillips Group, you are not only buying a home, but you also gain a partner committed to making your home-buying journey successful and worry-free.