Thanks for all you have done recently and over the years to help me with my rental condo. Neither Kathy nor I could still have our Southern California Real Estate without you. Your expertise, contacts and plain old work on our behalf are tremendously appreciated. You are also a good friend and we are very thankful for you.

Very Sincerely,

Madelyn
(Director of Personnel Amador County, California).

Norm is a consummate professional: he knows the market and pegged my home at the right asking price, even though it was substantially higher than most in the neighborhood. Other agents I spoke with would have had me list it at a significantly lower price, in view of the purported comparable properties that had sold recently. He was absolutely correct: I got a full-price offer within nine days of putting it on the market. Aside from price, Norm is great to work with. I was living out of town once the property was put on the market, and he took care of all the details regarding repairs and other similar matters at the house in my absence. More importantly, he keeps his cool and works well with the other party's agent, even when they are being difficult, to resolve issues.

Evelyn Heidelberg
(Land use Attorney)

"I know it sounds contradictory, but having known Norm in a few of his many capacities (landlord, developer, agent, friend and car-nut!), Norm is the consummate professional whose word Is bond. If Norm gives you his word that he will do something, it gets done. Having been in a business where your only asset is your word, I know Norm's capabilities are rare and valuable.Case in point, the seller of our house conducted a "Sale by Owner". The longer the process continued, the more bids the seller received at higher prices. Norm pressed for a two-week escrow (unbelievable!). It didn't happen - it was only 12 days! If you have a chance to work with him, please jump at it. I guarantee you won't regret it - in fact, you'll enjoy every step of the process. Thanks again Norm, for making the potentially harrowing experience of purchasing a house in a seller's market, a pleasure."

Mike Datko,
(Retired Commodities Broker & Former Tenant)

"Norm I have known you for about 30 years, and I can't imagine anyone being more available or more helpful! Advising and steering me through the unusual circumstances of the purchase of my present home, and assisting me in every way possible in the preparation and sale of my condo surely saved me from the turmoil that many people experience in these transactions. Thanks so much for everything! Norm, you are a gem!"

Barbara Arnold
newspaper editor and artist

"Norm, thanks for everything. You've been a super Real Estate advisor and friend. We are both so very grateful for our beautiful home and for the many extra favors over the years"

David and Loraine Noriega
Automotive Parts Dealer