"Thanks to Avi, I recently closed on the purchase of a rental property. Avi and I sat down to review my financial needs. He immediately recognized my risk tolerance, my interest in diversification and my investment priorities. After deciding that Tennessee fit my financial goals Avi profiled properties in the area and provided me with thorough details on each.
Throughout the process Avi has instilled me with confidence through his understanding of the area and through his extensive support network. With Avi's help I've diversified my portfolio by adding a positive cash flow rental property to my stocks and bonds.
Kevin S.
San Jose, CA
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I met with Avi the other day to talk about rental real estate and found his advice and consul outstanding.
A lot of realtors are totally focused on a just closing the deal, without regard to a longer term value to the investor. Avi is clearly cut from a different cloth. He's a true partners in working with you as an investor in maximizing your return from real estate investments.
Jason H.
San Francisco, CA
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Avi has been a great agent for finding investment properties and has continued on putting me in contact with the right people for managing those properties. He has good understanding of my financial goals and has been an excellent advisor.
John C.
San Jose, CA
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"...he would lay the facts and never force us to make any decision and was extremely patient..."
"Avi = Honest + Creative + Practical + Resourceful .......& the list goes on :). A truly GREAT person to work with.
We talked to a few Realtors & then found great references on yelp for Avi. So, we decided to meet him (In hindsight, one of the best decisions that we made!). He was the first person to question our requirements. He helped us in organizing our requirements. It gave us a clear picture of what we were looking for. Every house that we visited, he gave his honest opinion about it (Including Drawbacks). He was also great in identifying houses with potential and would explain about trade offs in every house. The great part was, he would lay the facts and never force us to make any decision and was extremely patient. His knowledge about the areas in San Mateo and Santa Clara county is amazing. We must have called him hundreds of times (sometimes at really odd hours) and he was always there for us through the whole process from visiting houses -> mortgage process (He was a great help here too) -> closing process. He?s become more than a Realtor for us.....He?s become a friend! We would definitely go back to him for our future Real Estate needs and recommend him to everyone.
Thanks to Avi we are now proud First Time Home Owners!"
Vivek & Vaidehi Sapre
San Mateo, CA
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"...he immediately understood what was important to us and what our budget limitation was and made sure..."
Avi Urban: From Crate to Cradle
One day my husband came home from a seminar he attended and told me he found us a realtor, named Avi Urban. He also mentioned that Avi will be meeting with us over the weekend. I warned both my husband and Avi that our 2 little children (back then they were 2 years old and 5 years old) will be awake and with us during that meeting. Despite the madness created by our kids, Avi was able to clearly articulate to my husband and I (as well as our kids) how he is going to support us through the journey of buying a house. We then decided that in the coming weekends my husband will stay with the kids and Avi and I will look at houses (what a great deal for me :)).
From that one meeting we had with Avi, he immediately understood what was important to us and what our budget limitation was and made sure to show me (and later on my husband) houses that were able to meet our needs. When you dedicate to spend your weekends looking for a house, you want to make sure it's time well spent. With Avi it was just that, and we even found time for coffee breaks at Starbucks.
Before I entered into the house, which we decided to buy, I remember Avi telling me: "I found you your home". In that moment, when he said that I knew it was right. When you walk into a house that you like and want to live in for the next few years it's like love at first site you just know and feel that it's right. That's how I felt when I entered the house we bought, the house that Avi found for us and we now call home.
When my husband and I made the decision to buy the house Avi took us through the process of making the offer, the paperwork, getting the best loan, negotiating with the other party etc. He was there with us every step of the way.
Even after our offer was accepted he advised and helped us with finding contractors for changing the locker, fixing the backyard, cleaning the house, replacing the roof, finding movers etc. At that point Avi could have stepped away but he didn't. He stayed with us until we moved in because Avi is the kind of realtor that truly cares about his customer, is so passionate about what he does (his last name "Urban" even refers to his passion) and I'm proud to say he is not just our realtor but he is also our friend.
Sigal & Ronen
Palo Alto, CA
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"...he challenged our thinking about some of the assumptions we had, helped us put our bid together, strategized when counter-offers were made ..."
"We have engaged Avi's real estate agent services to purchase two houses now -- a townhouse in Santa Clara and a single family residence in San Jose which we just closed on about a week ago! My husband and I were naive first-time home buyers, with big hopes but little knowledge about real estate. Being not so knowledgeable was ok, however, because we had a trusted agent in Avi who could tell us anything we needed or wanted to know about real estate in the Silicon Valley.
Avi walked us through the buying process each time from start to finish- he challenged our thinking about some of the assumptions we had, helped us put our bid together, strategized when counter-offers were made (he came over to our house at 10:30 at night to put our counter-offer together), and came with us to closing--he was there with us every step of the way, helping and advising us from home insurance prices to loan rates. And while he may have been working with other clients at the time, we never would have known it because we felt like we were his top priority every time we spoke with him.
Avi is a real estate agent who knows how to get things done right, and he does it with consummate professionalism, courtesy, and knowledge. We've been very happy and successful in purchasing our homes working with Avi and are confident in recommending his services to future home buyers."
Jenny & Eric H.
San Jose
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"...With his professionalism, deep knowledge of local real estate market and all steps of home buying, Avi played a key role throughout the whole buying process:..."
My first meeting with Avi was through one of his real estate seminars. Before attending the seminar, I wasn't sure why do we need an agent, as most of the listings and relevant information is available online. However, Avi successfully addressed our concerns - one of the key points in his seminar is to explain how representation by real estate agent can help buyer to get a better deal.
With his professionalism, deep knowledge of local real estate market and all steps of home buying, Avi played a key role throughout the whole buying process: he helped us to find the home, which is right for us (I should say, at the end we got much better house than we originally thought we can afford within the planned budget) and successfully negotiate a deal. Then, he helped us to get a mortgage on the best terms in a timely manner.
After the purchase, Avi is helping us to turn our new place into a dream house, whether by advice or by finding a local contractor.
I would deifnitely recommend Avi's professional services to anyone, who is looking to buy or sell a house.
Alex and Miri
Santa Clara, CA
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"...He managed to quickly find us a house, soothe our concerns and fears of the process and explain everything very clearly..."
Avi helped us buy our first house in the US. He managed to quickly find us a house, soothe our concerns and fears of the process and explain everything very clearly. He negotiated the price down and helped handling the various contracts and mortgage. During the renovations, he helped with supervising the constructors and gave sound advice. All in all, Avi is a one stop shop for anything real-estate related. I would recommend using Avi for any real-estate matter without thinking twice.
Slavik Markovich
Los Altos, CA
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"...His deep analysis and knowledge of housing market trends, local and nationwide..."
Avi has helped myself and my wife buy an investment property in Arizona.
His deep analysis and knowledge of housing market trends, local and nationwide, short and long term, have greatly helped us get an idea as to where to invest and what sort of property to invest in.
The actual purchasing process has been extremely well taken care of by Avi and his responsiveness and eagerness to help at any time of day and night has made all the difference in getting the pieces in place without too much involvement from us. His many connections in the industry were of great use to us as well.
Throughout the whole process we always felt that he had our best interests in mind and he has always offered us advise, but never pushed his opinions upon us.
An excellent realtor all around and someone you can really count on.
Adam
Mountain View, CA
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"...have a very good relationship with the local realtors and management companies, and things started progressing very quickly..."
I got Avi's contacts from a good friend who highly recommended him. I then attended his seminar, and was very impressed with the knowledge, attitude and patience. Avi started looking for an investment property for me (out of state). He seemed to have a very good relationship with the local realtors and management companies, and things started progressing very quickly. For a couple of months we looked at about 15-20 potential properties Avi has allocated, and also at properties I found online and asked to review for me. Process was smooth, professional and at no point did Avi put any pressure to close, when he felt I'm not 100% ready to pull the trigger. I eventually decided on one property, and since time was of the essence, we moved very quickly together to complete the process at a record time. I was very happy with Avi's services, which led to another purchase (at a different state) a few months later. I also recommended him to a very good friend, who also got a house and was also very pleased. Avi is always available, and his support is important and effective after the purchase as well, especially in the case of investment properties. I'm sure he'll also be my agent when I get my next property
David (Dudi) BenDavid,
Sunnyvale, CA
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"Avi patiently guided us through the frustrating process of buying a house in Palo Alto on a sellers market, taught us the language of heavy tome disclosure books and even now, after our offer was accepted he's still helping...
In short, highly recommended!"
Daniela and Meir
Plao Alto, CA
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"...Knowledge of the area, experience, good negotiator, someone that will work hard for you and not just the commission..."
"What are you looking for in a real estate agent?
Knowledge of the area, experience, good negotiator, someone that will work hard for you and not just the commission? All that and more can be used to describe Avi.
My wife and I have been looking to buy a house for the last two years. Avi worked with us to find desirable neighborhoods up and down the peninsula that fit our criteria. In a tough market where good homes were getting multiple bids, Avi helped us stay focused on value with detailed analysis and objective advice. In the end, after many long months of looking we found the right home. Again Avi put the time in to make sure our offer was rock solid and based on current market conditions. Throughout the process and even after close of escrow, Avi continues to be stay involved with little details.
We could not be more pleased with all of his help. We would not hesitate to call him again in the future and will recommend him to all of our friends."
Michael Harnish
Palo Alto, CA
Hired Avi as a Real Estate Agent more than once
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"...He is very honest, knows what he is doing, great to work with, and has gotten us where we wanted to get safely..."
"My wife and I purchased a house in Palo-Alto with Avi's helpl in 2010. I first came to know Avi through a referral from a couple of colleagues who have both purchased real-estate in the area with his help. Both have been extremely adamant that he is the agent to use in Silicon Valley. Moreover, I had a friend that attended one of his seminars, as well as knew of him thru mutual friends. All spoke highly of him which was a good start. Honesty and integrity was at the top of my "have got to have" list, and those are attributes that were contributed to Avi through my research of him.
I started my relationship and building rapport with Avi few weeks before I even moved to the valley and met him in person. Throughout those weeks, he not only helped me understand the lay of the land, the market, opportunities, and different options, but came to quickly understand how to meet OUR needs and way of operation and adopt appropriately. Through countless of hours on the phone and emails, I was so ready to go, that I hit the ground running at a 100 miles an hour the minute I arrived.
Avi understands the lay of the land like no other. He is able to provide support, insights, fresh and honest perspective and advice like you would expect from a trusted adviser and a guide, not a service provider that makes a living from your spending. Avi has a ridiculously big network of personal connections of past buyers, investors, lenders, financial and legal advisers, inspectors, handyman and construction workers, you name it. Using the power of his network and his past experience and expertise, he was able to guide us through this journey/ maze/roller coaster, of home buying.
I can imagine that no two buyers are alike. Each one has its own character, lifestyle, financial, professional and personal situation. Avi takes the time to know the buyer and understand the needs, the options and the limitations. He then works with what is available to him the best that he can. We have always gotten his undivided attention whenever we needed it, and he has worked great within the limitations that we had.
Avi is just as instrumental after the transactions is over. While some agents might vanish into thin air once all is said and done, Avi keeps going like he is on the clock. Through coordination and introduction into his network, to supervising work himself, assisting with house chores, work, and purchases, he has always been there for us. From introduction and discussions with other buyers, I know that Avi is in regular contact with many of them and they still reach out to chat, or get his advice and help.
I have found Avi to be all that I wanted to have in my idea of ideal agent.
He is very honest, knows what he is doing, great to work with, and has gotten us where we wanted to get safely. What more can one ask for? I would absolutely use his services again if ever needed and would highly recommend him to anyone who's looking to buy real estate."
Dana and Meitav Harpaz
Palo Alto, CA
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"...Not only did he help me navigate through the complicated financing and closing process..."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Avi as one of the most trusted real estate professionals whose goal is to make his clients happy and to help them find their ideal home. Not only did he help me navigate through the complicated financing and closing process, more importantly, he also served as a sounding board without forming any judgment to hear me out during my house hunting process, which could be tedious and tiring. With the help of his extensive knowledge in the local housing market and his incredible website that searches for homes that fit my personal needs and budget, coupled with his brilliant negotiating skills and sound business judgment, I found a place that I love from the moment I saw it and to this date that I am living in it. Avi's work ethics also makes him instantly trustworthy, and who doesn't feel safe and relived to work with a professional that demonstrates this vital quality? I should also add that Avi's attention to details when assessing a real estate value lends the credibility in his recommendation made solely for the interest of his client. I feel very fortunate to have met Avi as a professional and as a friend."
Laura Li
Cupertino, CA
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"...We liked the seminar and decided to use his service to buy our first house in the Silicon Valley..."
"We met Avi Urban in early 2009 when we attended his real estate seminar. We liked the seminar and decided to use his service to buy our first house in the Silicon Valley.
Avi worked with us from May 2009 through May 2010 till we close on a house in Sunnyvale we liked. Avi was highly professional in all paperwork. Our buying process was very competitive and part of the reason that we got our house, which had seven offers, was due to Avi's expertise and excellence in preparation all the necessary documents.
Surprisingly for us the process of buying a new house does not end when one signs house paperwork. Avi was a tremendous help for us when we renovated the house. His experience in this field contributed and made our renovation process a lot easier, not to mention cheaper.
We would highly recommend Avi as your first or next real estate agent. He is a very professional, honest and also pleasure to work with."
Vera and Valery Kugel
Sunnyvale, CA
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" The speaker was very knowledgeable and professional, and yet, exciting inspiring and fun..."
The seminar I attended, (The Secrets of Profitable Real Estate Investing), Proved to be very informative, interesting and enjoyable.
The speaker was very knowledgeable and professional, and yet, exciting inspiring and fun. I left the seminar with great motivation to act and practice what I've learned from Avi, I highly recommend attending this seminar!
Shirly A.
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...Avi was also very helpful through all the process of getting a good loan and closing the house and reducing our costs..."
"During the 3 year period when we were on and off looking for a house, which took a very long time, Avi was very patient with us trying to understand our needs and find a house that will meet our expectations. Avi was very professional and hepfull during the search processes and during the phases where we have competed for the property we liked. There were 8 offers on the house and we got the house thanks to Avi. Avi was also very helpful through all the process of getting a good loan and closing the house and reducing our costs as much as possible. We ended up with very low closing costs.
After we got the keys Avi was also helpful in finding contractors and was personally involved fixing the house, when we were away.
We feel Avi did a very good job and we absolutely recommend Avi to anybody who is looking for a Realtor."
Dalia and Ron Talmor
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...We were introduced to him in ones of the Silicon Valley real-estate seminars he is presenting and was very impressed by his capabilities right there..."
"My wife and I know Avi for about 6 months now. We were introduced to him in ones of the Silicon Valley real-estate seminars he is presenting and was very impressed by his capabilities right there. We decided to work with him on finding our first house in the US. Avi was very methodic in his approach and first helped us to define our requirements in a prioritized manner (locations, lot, house) and to list down our constraints (budget, schedule, and in our case... location). When all this was defined, Avi helped us to vigilantly look for options in a very competitive environment (low-end houses in Cupertino...good luck with that :-). Avi is very responsive and really knows how to drive all parties in this process to get a quick response. He will always call you and will make sure that all paperwork is in place, and that you understand where you stand in the process. That was very helpful, especially for a first time buyers like us. As we went to look at the available houses, Avi always made himself available to come and let us know the upside and downside of every house, how does it meet (or doesn't meet) our requirements, and helped us a lot to get to the right decision. We looked at about 15 houses and made about 3 offers before we finally, with the aggressive approach that Avi decided to take, got the house we were really hoping for, again, in a extremely challenging environment. We are very happy with Avi's work and highly recommend him as the realtor that will make your dream, of buying a house, come true."
Avital and Amir Tsuri
Cupertino, CA
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"...Fortunately I was introduced to Avi, who patiently worked with me to find a great property that fit my budget and met my criteria..."
"Searching for the right property while juggling a hectic work schedule can be challenging. For me it was also a bit daunting, given that I was purchasing a property for the very first time. Fortunately I was introduced to Avi, who patiently worked with me to find a great property that fit my budget and met my criteria. He provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process, helping me identify the most suitable mortgage options, obtain competitive quotes for home insurance, and facilitate a resolution to an unexpected problem with the appraisal. I highly recommend Avi to anyone who is in the market to buy or sell property."
Farokh Herfat
Palo Alto, CA
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"...Avi is very reliable, professional, and knowledgeable and gets the work done..."
"I highly recommend Avi Urban for any of your real estate needs. Avi is very reliable, professional, and knowledgeable and gets the work done. In particular I was very impressed with his negotiation skills and attention to details. He was able to find us a great property that fit all the criteria that we were looking for within our budget. He is very quick to respond to any phone calls / email inquiries and makes sure to educate you about the process while letting you make the final decision. On a personal level, he is honest, responsible and caring which made a huge difference for our buying experience. I would definitely use Avi for any future real estate needs."
Michal Cohen
Mountain View, CA
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"I've known Avi as a friend and as my realtor for many years and found him to be one of the most trustworthy people I’ve met.."
"I've known Avi as a friend and as my realtor for many years and found him to be one of the most trustworthy people I've met. He is not your average realtor. Having to buy a house with him and also meeting many of his customers, the one most important point that comes up over and over again about Avi: HIS HONESTY. Avi is very professional at what he does; understands what your needs are when looking to buy or sell a house and will eventually reach the best deal possible for you. If you are looking to buy, sell or invest in a house, I highly recommend you meet Avi and I'm sure you will be very satisfied."
Liora and Benny Kirsh
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...His presentation was really got me thinking in terms of what was important to me..."
"I came to know of Avi by attending one of his first time buyer workshops. I thought the workshop was good in that it approached the subject of real estate from a relatively analytical perspective. When I started off, I wasn't sure of what I wanted, and his presentation really got me thinking in terms of what was important to me.
His presentations also had some good sections about why it may not make sense for someone to buy. I really liked that his presentation had this section and he actually spent time to go over this in detail as well.
Avi was prompt and responsive, and also did a good job of showing me a lot of different places. Even though I had seen the place that I eventually ended up getting within a few days of started my search, I was initially not inclined towards it for what I would now characterize as relatively nitpicky reasons (nor did Avi hard sell me on it ).
Even for some properties that I initially liked, Avi pointed out some serious shortcomings in the fine print that I didn't necessarily think about. Likewise when doing paperwork for the townhouse I wanted to read and understand each and every single piece of fine print for anything that I signed, and Avi was also patient for this part of my home buying process. Also during the month of closing, though I was very busy in terms of work during the day, Avi was patient yet assertive in terms of making sure I responded to any matters that required my attention (while at the same time him putting up with me responding to most of his calls during the day with a simple SMS saying "Busy"). When I got started on my real estate search, I was initially concerned that interfacing with a realtor would be painful and awkward if a realtor was anything like car salesman. Avi on the other hand was personable, analytical, assertive and patient.
I feel very lucky to have found Avi, and I would highly recomend him to anyone looking for a realtor in the zip codes that he focuses on.
Other reviews which mention that Avi is on your side for the long haul are spot on.
Note: The above is mostly from a review I wrote for Avi earlier, however I will add that in addition to just helping me get the house, Avi has been a great source of both proactive and reactive help with all of the things that come post purchasing a house."
Kartik Ayyar ,
Sunnyvale, CA
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"... He was patient, diligent, respectful, and customer oriented..."
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"A friend who highly recommended him referred us to Avi. Still, we interviewed a couple more agents, also by referral, and chose Avi out of his outmost professionalism and what we thought as integrity. We were not disappointed. Avi exceeded our expectations. He was patient, diligent, respectful, and customer oriented (We were not exactly Avi's typical clients, but he adjusted well and fast to our needs). He saved us tons of time by visiting properties we thought we may want to see and ruled out problematic properties (foundation problems, location issues etc.). Most importantly, he got us a great deal!! He was not ever pushy and he is not commission oriented, he focuses on your needs and expectations- We were thinking about buying a more expensive property and yet he redirected us to a less expensive property that actually was more of what we wanted. Avi will always be there 24/7 to answer any question you have, making you feel like you're his only client. We, as others, highly recommend him."
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Nadav Neufeld and Andrea Arjona
Palo Alto, CA
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"...Thanks to Avi, we won a multi offer bid, not bidding the highest price!..."
"In a nutshell: Avi is honest, professional, diligent, methodical and thoughtful. He holds your hand throughout the process, and makes sure every step is clear and every stage is executed in the best way possible. Avi possesses a deep understanding of the economics of buying a home, which he gladly shares with you his knowledge helping you understand all the right factors to consider.
Now to our story:
We were introduced to Avi via a colleague of mine when we relocated our family to the bay area. While on a house hunting trip form FROM the east coast Avi meet us, gave us a map of the area with his recommendations were we should rent and why, no strings attached. We took his advice and moved on. For the next two years we had occasional conversations, I have to admit that after two bad experiences with realtors in Toronto and NY we have had neither respect nor trust for realtors so we kept our distance. And then came the day were our rent term was up and we faced the very common dilemma of rent or buy. We called Avi, just to hear what he has to say. From the first meeting it was different.
Here is my take on why it was different: Avi holds a degree in EE from McGill university, with minors in computer since and management, he grow up in the high tech industry, had three start-ups of his own and really gets the business side, his customers needs and how to build and maintain long terms relationships.
Back to our story, after giving us a very analytical presentation on whether or not we should buy and all the factors to consider, giving us time to consider and answering all of our questions. Avi took the time to understand our housing needs and priorities and help us to converge on a short list of thing that we'll not compromise on and nice to haves. Doing so saved us a lot of time during the house hunting period. When the time has come to make an offer Avi helped us develop a complete strategy of how to make the offer and how to present ourselves to the sellers. Thanks to Avi, we won a multi offer bid, not bidding the highest price!
After we already bought the house, Avi helped us get the best mortgage rate, understand what renovations needed to be done and what we could postpone, negotiated the best rate on fumigation and even helps us to look after the house while we are away.
We enjoyed working with Avi, have already recommended him to few friends and when we are ready, will work with him again."
Tamir and Galit Reshef
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...He holds your hand throughout the process, and makes sure every stage is executed in the best way possible..."
"Avi is an honest, professional, and thoughtful. He holds your hand throughout the process, and makes sure every stage is executed in the best way possible. It's the second house we buy with him and we look forward to doing it again. With a strong business background, Avi has a deep understanding of the economics of buying a property, which he gladly shares with you. We cannot imagine a better house buying experience. Call Avi and you won't regret it."
Yair and Danielle
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...Avi always had our best interest in mind and the transaction went quickly and smoothly..."
"Avi did a fantastic job as our real estate agent helping us buy our first home in the Bay area. We've known Avi for quite a while but never experienced his knowledge and understanding of the real estate business till we decided to buy a house. Avi was very thorough and professional, helped us go through the tones of paperwork we could never do on our own. While going over the house he was very meticulous at pointing out where we would need to invest immediately and what we could push out to the future. Even though we liked the house very much, Avi also helped us identify the potential the house had as being a good investment for the future. Avi always had our best interest in mind and the transaction went quickly and smoothly.
I would surely recommend Avi to my friends should they decide to buy a home in the Bay area."
Benny and Liora Kirsh
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...Avi is an honest person, and easy to work with..."
"I would like to thank Avi, without his help we wouldn't be able to buy our house. He walked us through the complicated issues that came up along the way (there were a lot of them).
Avi is an honest person, and easy to work with. I would recommend anyone to use his services."
Boris & Irina Liubovitch
Santa Clara, CA
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"...Avi developed the strategy for us starting with how to interact with the owners, how much to offer and how to present the offer to them so that we have higher chance of winning in a very competitive market..."
"Buying a house, especially in the over-priced bay area, is a very stressful and difficult process. It involves the need to take tough decisions and to react quickly without the time needed to get more comfortable with the decision.
We were thrown into the process, as many others, when the owner of the house that were renting decided that he needs the house, and required that we evacuate it within three months exactly, without any extensions. It happened just before the summer break with several plans for long vacations out of the country.
As part of exploring the different options we decided to meet with a realtor that was highly recommended by two of our friends. Our expectations were very low and the skepticism was high, as both my wife and myself were convinced we are going to meet the typical "car dealer" type of a person that will do everything he could to convince us to buy a house. But we were wrong.
During the first meeting, Avi Urban-that realtor, walked us very patiently through different calculations and analysis and laid out different potential options and scenarios that could work for us, if we decide to buy. We were surprised especially as there was no pressure whatsoever and that he really gave us the time required to get used to the idea that we are entering this process.
In follow-up meeting we started to realize that Avi is also very unique in the fact that he is extremely honest and will say only things that he believes are true and that will benefits us as his clients.
We were especially amazed when we were considering bidding on a house and Avi convinced us that it is overpriced and that it seemed to be a mistake to buy such a house. I am convinced that most of the realtors would have said nothing and would prepare the offer, hoping that their client will win the house even if they were sure it was a mistake.
Very quickly, we felt very confident in working with Avi and started trusting him and seeking his good advice.
After a few weeks of search we found a house that we really loved and decided to bid on it. Avi developed the strategy for us starting with how to interact with the owners, how much to offer and how to present the offer to them so that we have higher chance of winning in a very competitive market. --We won the house.
We were very impressed with Avi's job and expected that now when he has finished his job we will have to do everything ourselves including finding all the people to do the fumigation, painting, flooring, gardening, etc. It was clear to us that we will not be able to travel the way we planed (three weeks in Israel and two weeks in Alaska), but here came the biggest surprise. Not only that Avi did not disappear, he encouraged us to travel as planned and took on himself to deal with all the workers and make sure the jobs will be done, and as good as possible. He negotiated rates for us, waited in the house for gas disconnection and then connection (around the fumigation), and came daily to water part of the garden were the irrigation system did not work well.
I must say that when I look back on what we have done and what we have decided over such a short time I am convinced we could have never done it without Avi.
His integrity, calm nature, intelligence and good instincts made him the ideal person to work with in such a stressful task. And not less important, I feel that during this process we found a new real friend.
I would recommend to anybody that is considering buying a house to work with Avi and will be happy to speak with anybody that would like to hear more about him."
Tamar and Amir Belson MD.
Los Altos, CA
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"...Avi's ability to asses the house value and advise us on the pricing and the bidding process...actually helped us save a lot of money..."
"Working with Avi was a very good experience for us. He is a dedicated, honest and professional realtor.
Starting with going house hunting, Avi was very efficient. He realized what we were looking for, and wouldn't let us waste our time on homes that were not suitable for us.
He sat with us for many hours, going over disclosures, explaining any point we did not understand and pointing out both the advantages and disadvantage of each house.
Much more important was Avi's ability to asses the house value and advise us on the pricing and the bidding process.
He actually helped us save a lot of money, when after talking to the seller he estimated that we could get the house for less than we were going to offer. We took his advice and got the house.
Avi then helped us get an excellent mortgage rate from a banker that he knows. My broker, whom I really like, said she couldn't match his terms! He also helped us with many things, from a recommending a moving company and a handyman to bringing us great sandwiches on the day of our move.
We are very happy we worked with Avi, and hope to remain friends."
Chagit and Ram Ofir
Los Altos, CA
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"...Without Avi, his experience and energy, we might still be searching."
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with Avi. After several months of checking alternative investment options we decided to purchase our own house in Palo Alto. Avi understood our house needs and priorities and therefore the search was focused enabling us to learn the market very fast. When the right opportunity crossed our way during a very competitive market, we made an offer that suited our needs and was accepted by the seller. We are now, for the first time, owners of our house in Palo Alto and looking back at those long evening hours that Avi spend with us working on the offer made all the difference. Without Avi, his experience and energy, we might still be searching.
We are sure, that the great treatment we received and the relationship with Avi did not end with that transaction and we can trust this to continue as additional opportunities unfold..."
Dalia and Udi Chatow
Palo Alto, CA
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"...I appreciate most about working with Avi is his diligent pre-prospecting..."
"What I appreciate most about working with Avi is his diligent pre-prospecting of property so that when we went jointly out our time was well spent viewing quality properties and locations - not just everything new on the market. As it turned out, we found my home on our first day."
Robert Paedon
Sunnyvale, CA
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"... Avi was very responsive to our needs as first-time buyers, and he met all of our expectations as our agent, making the process as pain-free as possible!"
"We purchased our first home in May. Avi really helped us through the process, from giving us the "big picture" of the Bay Area housing market to helping us narrow down our own unique desires in a property. After we found the property we wanted, Avi helped us to put together a competitive bid and made the presentation for us to the seller. Throughout the process, Avi was very responsive to our needs as first-time buyers, and he met all of our expectations as our agent, making the process as pain-free as possible!
We're very happy with our new home and are thankful to have worked with Avi through the process.."
Jenny and Eric
Santa Clara, CA
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"Avi succeeded in making the process a very positive experience for us, from the initial education about the markets, through the search and completion of the deal..."
"We hesitated about real-estate investments for some time, fearing the hassle and the time-commitment required.
Avi succeeded in making the process a very positive experience for us, from the initial education about the markets, through the search and completion of the deal, and all the way to renting the property.
Avi's attitude fitted us perfectly - he is knowledgeable, flexible, and very open to feedback and direction. Avi understands very well the needs and goals of "non-professional" real-estate investors, and completely fulfilled his promise to be the one-stop realtor for busy people.
We are looking forward to future dealings with Avi."
M & R Davidson
Palo Alto, CA
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"...Avi is extremely knowledgeable in this area...He is very diligent, and what I appreciate most, honest and direct..."
"We have always bought local rental properties, but were very interested in looking at investments outside of California. Avi is extremely knowledgeable in this area. He helped us make a decision on which states were best for us, helping us understand all the right factors to consider around risk, cash flow, etc.
An important element in the process was the property management when doing out of state properties. Avi has the leverage that we would never have, to ensure that we got excellent service from the property management company. We purchased an out of state rental home, which was brand new, beautiful, had a great home owner's association, with six tennis courts and pools. The property management company rented it within 2 weeks for the price that Avi had estimated. Avi has continued to provide support and guidance as needed. He is very diligent, and what I appreciate most, honest and direct. I have already recommended colleagues to Avi, as he is someone who I know will deliver on his promises."
Tim and Dione
Los Altos, CA
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"...Everything was done for us by Avi from finding the house, arranging inspections, even finding the best mortgage rate around."
"We had been thinking about investing in out of state rental property but had no idea where to start. A friend referred us to Avi's real estate seminar and we were immediately impressed by his knowledge of the current market in many areas backed up by very detailed facts and figures. After a private meeting to discuss our goals and objectives Avi presented us with various properties fulfilling our needs together with all the data showing the income and expenses we could expect. Everything was done for us by Avi from finding the house, arranging inspections, even finding the best mortgage rate around. We read the data, took his advice, signed a few checks and became the owners of a cash positive rental property, extremely quickly and effortlessly. Avi personally invests in the areas he recommends and has the connections to make things work seamlessly. There were no surprises. He told us what to expect and when to expect it and it works!
Avi is honest, cares about his customers and will explain everything to you step by step making the investment a simple process. He takes away the worry of having to learn how to do this yourself.
We enjoyed working with Avi, have already recommended him to some friends and, when we are ready, will work with him again."
Amanda and Mor
Pacifica, CA
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"...His professionalism, attention to detail, expert guidance, and overall "can do" attitude ..."
I am incredibly lucky to have discovered Avi a year ago.
His professionalism, attention to detail, expert guidance, and overall "can do" attitude made home buying a great experience.
He was always accessible to answer any questions (even during his overseas vacation).
I highly recommend him to my family and friends.
Ofer D.
Manhattan, NY
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"Once I've selected the investment property, Avi has run the whole thing as a turn-key project for me"
"I've approached Avi in regards to purchasing an out-of-state house for investment, without knowing much about the matter, nor being able to afford the time to learn and get to become the "expert" I like to be with everything I do.
Working with Avi was a great experience, and in fact made this investment possible for me;
To help me get the picture, Avi has prepared per my request detailed mapping and analysis of various areas in the US, has prepared a highly professional and all encompassing business plan to go with the potential investments, and has provided me with all the information I needed to make a decision in a clear and timely manner.
Once I've selected the investment property, Avi has run the whole thing as a turn-key project for me:
Avi has negotiated the deal for me, has closed the mortgage with the bank at great rates, has signed up the property management company, has dealt with the necessary improvements of the property, with the title company, with the insurance company, with the local utitlies, has rented the property in less than two weeks - doing all that on my behalf and all that while I was on a long international business trip.
After the closing, Avi has traveled to Arizona and has visited the property, making sure that everything works well. He has prepared a nicely organized file with all the relevant documents in it, to help me manage my expenses and payments moving forward.
To summarize, working with Avi was a great experience: Avi is pleasant, reliable, always available to help, and all that without compromising his highly educated and professional approach to the business at hand."
Nurit and Tuvia Barlev
Palo Alto, CA
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"Avi is indeed a one-stop realtor for aspiring real estate investors like us."
"Avi helped us buy our first investment property, leading the entire process smoothly and professionally. We tried inversing in out of state real estate on our own, but lacking the knowledge and access to local professionals we stopped short of achieving our goal. Avi helped us find the right property, connected us with reliable service providers, and made sure we have all the knowledge we need throughout the process. His fees were very reasonable; compared to the option of not doing it at all, it's a bargain. We will definitely turn to him again for help with our future real estate needs."
Yair and Danielle
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...I will continue to partner with Avi and take advantage of his knowledge based, high value service."
"I am very happy that I was introduced to Avi Urban. Being very busy making money and spending time with my family - I had no time to investigate investing in real estate. Avi enabled me to invest in real estate by helping me with every aspect of the transaction. Thanks to Avi I have made my first investment in real estate. I am making a positive cash flow and I am also benefiting by owning a property that is appreciating in value. I will continue to partner with Avi and take advantage of his knowledge based, high value service."
Grant Paedon
San Jose, CA
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"...Thank you, Avi, for helping me further prepare for my retirement..."
"I learned of Avi and his services through a friend who was extremely pleased and impressed with Avi's customer service. I was interested in purchasing additional investment properties, but didn't have the time to locate a property or research real estate agents and property managers.
During our first meeting, Avi showed me a Power Point presentation which discussed how to use demographic projections to make an educated decision on where to buy investment properties. This meeting introduced me to his services and the presentation taught me what to look for when making future real estate decisions.
Once I started working with Avi, he pre-screened available properties and only showed me those that fit into my portfolio and my price range. Avi found a beautiful property, recommended a loan officer who was able to offer me a great interest rate, and helped me to close my loan in only two weeks. He then worked with the property management company to ensure that my house was sufficiently advertised and prepared for renters.
Overall, Avi was accessible and very responsive to all of my questions and concerns, even while he was on vacation. I would without a doubt recommend Avi to anyone looking to expand their portfolios with investment properties. He offered helpful advice and recommendations throughout the process and helped me to find a great property to add to my retirement portfolio. Thank you, Avi, for helping me further prepare for my retirement and for teaching me what to look for in investment properties."
Kate Sanden
San Diego, CA
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"...Avi surrounded himself with great professionals for landing , prospecting , listing and property management which make the entire process swift and easy."
"for the last two and half years , acknowledging the Real estate booming in my Northeast Neighborhood, I have decided to learn and invest in real estate. I came to the conclusion that in my market I can't find the property that will yield profits immediately. I was wondering... am I missing something ... Yes I did miss something (some one) - Avi answered most of my questions and challenges and provided me with invaluable information on different markets beyond the Northeast.
Together, We strategies a plan that will meet my investments needs and my timeline. During the entire process Avi demonstrated exceptional advertency.
Moreover, Avi surrounded himself with great professionals for landing , prospecting , listing and property management which make the entire process swift and easy. In a nut shell this investment experience with Avi made me think on the next adventure with Avi in Realestate.
I am looking for my next property already!"
Lorin Chen,
Long Island , NY
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"...it was an absolutely great experience for us. We received great treatment, his responsibility, knowledge and day-to-day help were above all our expectations."
"We were looking for an opportunity to invest in real estate but we didn't have any prior experience in that, and were very uncertain on how to start. We attended Avi's seminar on real estate investing. The seminar is packed with valuable and interesting information on the housing market, tools to analyze different investment options and strategies. Moreover, it gave us the confidence that we are on the right track and there is someone who can walk us through all the necessary steps of investing in real estate.
We started working with Avi immediately after the seminar and it was an absolutely great experience for us. We received great treatment, his responsibility, knowledge and day-to-day help were above all our expectations.
I will recommend Avi to anyone who is looking for guidance in purchasing real estate for their residence or investment portfolio, as a person with lots of experience in the field, broad support network in different states and most importantly, as somebody you can trust to and rely upon."
Michael and Sophia
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...What I appreciated most about Avi was his integrity, dependability, and great follow through..."
"Working with Avi was a very positive experience for us, from our first meeting to our final transaction. He always took the time to explain everything very thoroughly, and to address all of our concerns. Avi's extensive experience and knowledge regarding financial investments and real estate helped us to feel confident in our decisions, and we knew that Avi had our best interests in mind.
We were able to purchase a beautiful property in New Mexico, and we were very pleased with all the people Avi connected us with. What I appreciated most about Avi was his integrity, dependability, and great follow through. I would gladly recommend Avi to anyone who wants to make a challenging process feel easy."
Gila and David Erickson
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...Avi is a professional advisor, very knowledgeable and detail oriented..."
I bought 2 properties with Avi as my realtor. Avi is a professional advisor, very knowledgeable and detail oriented. His emphasis learns every issue and presents it to his clients. Avi integrity is outstanding, his first priority in any deal is his clients inters and success. Avi supports before during and after the deal is priceless.
Avner Regev
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...Avi always demonstrated broad market knowledge and provided us with wise and practical investment advises that during the years were realized into significant profit..."
"For over fifteen years I had several investment opportunities with Avi. During this long period I learned to know him very well. Avi proved himself to be a very friendly and trust-worthy businessperson with great integrity and honesty. Avi always demonstrated broad market knowledge and provided us with wise and practical investment advises that during the years were realized into significant profit. Just recently Avi executed on our behalf several out-of-state exchange transactions that were completed within a very constrained schedule to our absolute satisfaction. Avi's integrity, knowledge, dedication, enthusiasm and hard work made it easy for us going through the detailed investment process. I am very pleased to see Avi expanding his real-estate activities, and I would be delighted to continue doing business with him in the future."
Gideon and Noga Levit
Sunnyvale, CA
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"...With Avi's help I've diversified my portfolio by adding a positive cash flow rental property to my stocks and bonds."
"Thanks to Avi, I recently closed on the purchase of a rental property. Avi and I sat down to review my financial needs. He immediately recognized my risk tolerance, my interest in diversification and my investment priorities. After deciding that Tennessee fit my financial goals Avi profiled properties in the area and provided me with thorough details on each.
Throughout the process Avi has instilled me with confidence through his understanding of the area and through his extensive support network. With Avi's help I've diversified my portfolio by adding a positive cash flow rental property to my stocks and bonds."
Kevin Smith
San Jose, CA
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".... the experience was exceptional from start to finish"
"Avi came highly recommended from a trusted friend and associate of mine. I worked with Avi to purchase an out of state property for rental income.... the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Avi's attention to detail, analytical approach, and knowledge made the tough decisions much easier for me.
I believe Avi's strength lays in his ability to make the difficult process of locating, buying, and renting homes easy for his clients. An often-overlooked value that I hold in high regard is Avi's ability to do what he says... if he says he will call you at 2PM... expect a call at 2PM sharp! J
I will recommend Avi to anyone who is looking for guidance, in any form, with regards to his or her future real estate needs."
Russ Hedgpeth
Fremont, CA
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"...I'd recommend him to anyone interested in effectiveness and results."
"It was really a pleasure to work with Avi on finding our investment properties. The experience has been hassle-free, and smooth. Avi is very knowledgeable, results-oriented, friendly and professional.
We worked with Avi on more than one property, and he has been diligent, energetic, up-front, and open about the opportunities, the challenges, etc. He has a high degree of integrity, and I'd recommend him to anyone interested in effectiveness and results."
I & H Mark
Palo Alto, CA
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"Avi has provided me expert knowledge rarely seen in the real estate business"
"I have known Avi for several years now after first meeting him through local investment circles. Since then, Avi has become the principle source and a wonderful mentor in getting me started in real estate investment. Avi has provided me expert knowledge rarely seen in the real estate business. He has taught me how to analyze real estate investments, where to invest for cash-flow versus high-appreciation, and who to contact for professional investment support services.
Avi's value for me as a realtor is greatly amplified by his years of personal experience in real estate investment. Furthermore, his extensive experience in stock market investing provides an even deeper and more balanced perspective in real estate. Avi's all around investment knowledge and experience, his character, and integrity all combine to make him in my view a very valuable and unique professional in the real estate business."
Sargon Zia
San Jose, CA
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"His service was attentive and thorough. We leased the property faster and for a higher rent than I had expected..."
"Avi delivered on his promises. His service was attentive and thorough. We leased the property faster and for a higher rent than I had expected. I would recommend Avi without hesitation."
Curt Mandell
Alameda, CA
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