Anthony Bautista

Anthony Bautista
Hill Top Real Estate

Experience: 4 years
Specializations:I am a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) so my current focus is helping those over the age of 50 downsize into a home that better suits their needs. Aside from that I work with a lot of buyers and have received the Real Estate Negotiation Expert certification through REBI.
Areas Served: The San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire in Southern California

Q: What made you become interested in real estate?
A: I believe real estate is one of the only ways to truly build wealth long term.

Q: What is the most interesting thing that happened during an open house you hosted?
A: Probably the time that an 8-year-old kid (who obviously watched a ton of HGTV) came in and started explaining to his parents all the renovations that could be done like knocking down walls, etc.

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The Listing of the Day for August 14 is over at 7167 E Rancho Vista Drive, Scottsdale AZ. Provided by Sterling Fine Properties.

Meticulously kept, this is 1 of only 2 penthouses located in the 7167 Building at Optima Camelview. The most incredible views of Old Town Scottsdale, McDowell, Papago & Camelback Mountain, with unmatched exclusive privacy in the heart of urban living. Everything you could ever wish for and so much more, including a study with custom built-in cabinets and desk, Control 4 entertainment system, spacious utility room with full size Asko washer and dryer and more. Enjoy your direct access to private terraces, approx 1,506 square feet of hardscape with built in BBQ for those warm Arizona evenings. An entertainer’s dream, the gourmet kitchen includes Miele appliances and built in Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler. Bulthaup cabinets throughout with custom granite counters. Enjoy the linear burning see-through fireplace, 24×24 stone flooring in main living area, family room, dining room, and hallways, and green onyx countertop in powder room. Upgraded California Closets with marble top peninsula in the private master retreat. 2 parking spaces, storage unit. This is truly a one of a kind Penthouse home never offered for sale until now.

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,223 square feet. Listed for $1,849,000.

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Derek Hedden

Derek Hedden
REcolorado

Experience: 3 years
Specializations: Investment properties,fixer uppers, and new construction
Areas Served: Denver area, foothills, and the front range

Q: What made you become interested in real estate?
A: Real estate is something I’ve wanted to do since I was probably a teen, and I went to school for marketing and ended up in property management. I’ve always wanted to be self employed and have a business of my own, so I became fully committed to the challenge of making it in the challenging world of real estate and entrepreneurship.

Q: What is the most interesting thing that happened during an open house you hosted?
A: I hosted an open house at a super nice listing of mine that my client had remodeled. The furnace had gone out, so it was probably 40 degrees in there, and none of the electrical outlets worked when I went to plug in my laptop and speakers, so it was a very cold and silent open house.

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Starting a home search can be overwhelming. Buying a house is a big decision, since you’re choosing where your family will be living for the next several years. It can be tempting to jump at the first suitable property you see, or to hold off for the “perfect” home until your options are restricted.

There are no hard-and-fast rules to knowing how many homes to visit before making a final decision. Your real estate agent can help you determine how many homes to tour until you choose to make an offer on one. As always, choosing a real estate agent you can trust is the key to a home purchase you can feel good about.

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