Being a Trade-up/down buyer in this Real Estate Market is more exciting than a Disney e-ride.

Listen in on my conversation with lender Abel Fregoso on how to make that harrowing sell/buy 

scenario less precarious by shifting to a more predictable refi/buy/sell strategy.

Realtor John V. Pinto has a conversation with Bob Johnson, Regional  Sales Manager for HomeGuard Home Warranty & Rafael Betances,SF North  Bay Acct. Manager for HomeGuard, Inc., describing the typical - AND  avoidable - problems with Washers & Dryers.

One of John’s Top 5 Napa Valley Venues, John & Cristian discuss the Napa Valley Distillery, a family-owned and operated micro-distillery founded by Arthur & Lusine Hartunian out of their passion for premium, small-batch craft spirits & their love of the Napa Valley. NVD features a unique variety of fruit-based distilled spirits, shrubs, tonics, & syrups from around the world.

Book a tour & Tasting and see their combination of the old with new; the old copper alembic still sitting directly next to the cutting-edge technology Still. 

Tell Head Distiller Tim Espinoza & Senior Hospitality Coordinator Theodore that John V. Pinto sent you, join their Bar Club and be sure to visit their Hollywood Room Lounge & Patio.

Realtor John V. Pinto discusses what are the qualifications of an FAA  Certified Remote Pilot with Eric Syren, Assistant General Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct. Manager for  HomeGuard, Inc.

Realtor John V. Pinto talks about Drone & Features and How to buy the right drone with Eric Syren, Assistant General Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct. Manager for  HomeGuard, Inc.

Realtor John V. Pinto discusses Drone Home and Roof Inspection Services with Eric Syren, Assistant General Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct. Manager for HomeGuard, Inc.

Realtor John V. Pinto discusses HomeGuard, Inc.'s Repairs Concierge with  Eric Syren, Assistant General Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct. Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. Coordinating all of the moving parts associated with Standard Structural Pest Controls repairs can be fraught with miscues. John & Eric discuss the issues, & standards, systems, & procedures to deal with those issues.

Realtor John V. Pinto talks with Eric Syren, Assistant General Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct. Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. about Pool & Spa Inspections. This is an important step in the right direction for listing agents to have a more complete disclosure & report package before their listing hits the MLS. If you, your clients, friends, or family own a home with a swimming pool, watch this very content-rich video that includes all kinds of helpful information on pool maintenance, inspections, and the decision to buy a or avoid a home with a built-in gunite pool.

I can't tell you how often dangerous conditions are uncovered when we have forced air furnaces inspected as part of our listing & selling process.

Findings can include carbon monoxide escaping into the house, cracked combustion chambers, disconnected heating ducts, dirty filters, bad interior air quality, etc...

Now that the cold weather is here, Dr. Pinto advises getting your Forced Air furnace checked by an HVAC professional. 

Realtor John V. Pinto discusses what the possibilities are when “further inspection" is called for due to a cracked combustion chamber being found in the forced-air furnace, with Eric Syren, Assistant General  Manager for HomeGuard, Inc. & Rafael Betances, SF North Bay Acct.  Manager for HomeGuard, Inc.