Hello,

 

I am Peter Atkinson, broker and owner of Bay Real Estate Service and Atkinson Appraisals here in Santa Cruz. I have been living and working full time in the Santa Cruz real estate market since 1976.  My office is centrally located in the Live Oak area on the corner of Capitola Rd. and 15th Ave. (1441 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz, CA).

 

One of my specialties that is particularly beneficial in today’s market place is Buyer Representation. This cost’s the buyer / client nothing and you save a lot of money. It allows me to find and negotiate the purchase of properties both on and off the MLS. If the property you are looking for is not on the MLS, I will work on your behalf searching many other private data bases at my disposal to contact owners of unlisted properties. In this entire process I am representing you, not the seller.  The full advantage of my accumulated negotiating, real estate, and appraisal knowledge and skill are brought into play to make sure you get the best deal. WHEN YOU BUY PROPERTY, MAKE SURE YOU BUY IT RIGHT!

 

As a real estate broker I have 30 years experience to draw on to make sure your transaction is a successful one. I have done many 1031 tax deferred exchanges, installment sales, probate sales, divorce sales, multiparty transactions, family partnerships, bank foreclosed properties, etc. I also do  fee consultation, appraisals, and property management. I have extensive experience in both commercial and residential properties. My success in past transactions can be applied to your current needs for your future satisfaction.

 

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, we are a fully electronic office with the capabilities of making your transaction completely accessible over the Internet. We can do this from the original contracts signed with digital signitures to the final closing where you get all the documents pertaining to the transaction burned onto a CD-Rom for future refference. During the transaction, all documents pertaining to the transaction can be viewed and printed out at any time 24/7 through your own secure Internet account which is set up for you at the begining of our relationship. NO MORE BLURRY FAXES!!  Or, if you preferr, we can keep you updated through paper copies too.

 

My Broker Designations are:  GRI (Graduate of the Realtor Institute), E-Pro (Electronic Professional), and ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative). These designations represent extensive education and experience above and beyond what is required for a real estate broker's license.

 

As a real estate appraiser I hold an SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute and a General Certification (highest designation given) from the State of California. My appraisal company appraises all kinds of properties, but specializes in residential. We appraise property for many banks, mortgage companies, accountants, attorneys and private parties. We have an excellent staff of highly experienced appraisers to serve all your residential needs. Although I don't personally do many of the lender appraisals anymore, I am involved in doing appraisals for litigation support, expert witness testimony, probate and tax purposes.

 

We are a small local company, but are very large on experience, integrity and service. Please feel free to call us for all your real estate needs. If we can't help you, we know someone who can.

 

It costs no more to have the best, so why settle for less?

Thanks,       Peter Atkinson, SRA, GRI, E-Pro, ABR.