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Re: 1880 Jackson Street, San Francisco
To Whom It May Concern:
I worked with Richard Sax on the sale of my late mother's apartment.
Because of his tireless efforts, thoughtfulness and businesslike manner, the apartment was sold and all parties were very pleased with his efforts.
William K. Coblentz, Esq.
Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass, LLP
Attorneys at Law
222 Kearny Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, California 94108-4510
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DELANCEY STREET FOUNDATION
600 Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 512-5190
MIMI H. SILBERT, Ph.D. President CEO
Richard Sax
Pacific Union Investment Brokerage.
Dear Richard,
I want to thank you so very much for the wonderful way which you handled the sale of "Russia" for me. You really understood how difficult it was for me to sell it and you made it as painless as possible. You did a spectacular job in getting the house shown repeatedly, and in giving constant feedback to Frank so that we always knew exactly where we stood. I would be delighted to write a letter of recommendation for you and will send it along shortly. In the meantime, please know how I am. I knew that anyone with criminology in his background would do right by us!
Love,
Mimi H. Silbert, Ph.D.
President
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Roselyne Chroman Swig
3710 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
To Whom It May Concern:
Richard Sax is a Professional with great integrity and creditability. I have known him for many years and would be very trusting of his judgment and advice.
Sincerely,
Roselyne Swig
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Dear Richard,
It is a pleasure for me to write a letter of recommendation for you in regard to your representation of my mother's estate in the sale of Apartment 16C, 1200 California Street.
You acted in a most professional manner in representing us. You showed the apartment in excellent fashion and sold it in a very short period of time obtaining an excellent sales price. We are very grateful to you for the excellent service you rendered. We would not hesitate to use you again if the opportunity arises. With good wishes and kind regards.
Sincerely,
Walter S. Newman
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Dear Richard,
It is my pleasure to write you a letter of reference pertaining to the purchase of our home in San Francisco. When you informed us that the home was coming on the market I was interested, as it was a property that I had always admired. Your professionalism enabled us to proceed with quick and pleasant transaction. We love our home and thank-you again.
Yours truly,
Diane Morris Heldfond
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Stephen S. Pearce, Ph.D.
Congregational Emanu-El
Two Lake Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is a character reference for Richard Sax. I have been acquainted with Richard for almost two decades. He is a devoted member of Temple Emaun-El and a wonderful friend. His reputation as a realtor is stellar. He is honest, works very hard for his clients, and is deeply respected by the entire realty community. I give him my highest recommendation and know that anyone who works with Richard will be very fortunate.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely
Stephen S. Pearce, Ph.D.
Chief Rabbi
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To Whom It may Concern:
We have known Richard Sax for over 15 years, and would recommend him highly. We first met Richard when we were visiting San Francisco, and were considering purchasing a retirement home. After returning to Orange County, Richard worked tirelessly to find out the perfect house which we purchased. While this should have been difficult given the distances, Richard arranged everything and it was one of the easiest real estate transactions that we had ever done.
When my husband decided not to retire, Richard worked just as hard to find the perfect buyer for our home. Again, he managed to take care of all the paperwork with a minimum of fuss.
We have moved several times and for a long time used the same real estate agent in Orange County. When we compared the knowledge and dedication that Richard always shows, we realized that finding a home and selling a home does not need to be stressful if you have a competent agent that you trust.
When the retirement bug hits my husband, we come to San Francisco, and Richard shows us properties that he knows we will appreciate. We will definitely reach out to him when the time comes to relocate.
He is dedicated, knowledgeable and honest. Richard is enjoyable to work with because he does all the work ahead of time. He is such an asset to his profession.
Sincerely
Joe and Sandi Longnecker, M.D.
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Dear Mr. Sax:
I want to thank you for your efforts in the sale of my condominium at Ten Miller Place. Of course, the best measure of a successful sale is the happiness of the buyer. I must report that the buyer is most pleased with his purchase.
From my side, I thank you for your suggestions in how we should set the property up for showing. Your plans for capturing the view in the very best light worked out beautifully. I also want to thank you for handling the negotiation with the buyer in your most professional manner.
Thanks Again,
Robert P. Varni, Businessman
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Richard Sax and Maria Marchetti.
I first met Richard when I purchased a wonderful property at 2440-44 Broadway in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco in 2005. I was the buyer, and Richard was representing the seller. I chose to work directly with Richard on this transaction. I found him to be extremely professional as well as diligent about the details. He was a pleasure to work with at all times.
When it came time to sell the same property in 2009 it was a challenging time in the market. My property was unique, and so it took the right agent who knew how to market it. (It was a high-end multi-unit property. Financing was very difficult to find for potential buyers.) I knew without a doubt that Richard Sax and Maria Marchetti were the right team to list and sell my property. Richard and Maria put together an excellent marketing plan and followed through with an outstanding web site as well as printed brochures. Their efforts led to an all cash sale with a very quick closing time. As the seller, I was extremely pleased with their approach and their professionalism throughout the process.
My wife and I are currently shopping for a new home for our family. We have again chosen to work with Richard Sax and Maria Marchetti.
I should mention that prior to meeting Richard in 2005 I hard worked with a number of real estate agents in San Francisco during the previous 15 years. None of them possessed the experience, market knowledge, attention to detail and professionalism that Richard and Maria put into each transaction.
I give Richard and Maria my highest recommendation. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Meredith Richardson
415 613 2660
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Dear Richard,
Below is a reference that I hope will be helpful in your future real estate business.
"Over the past twenty years, I have had the opportunity to work with Richard Sax on a personal level during the sale of our San Francisco penthouse and the purchase of out of state property as well as working with him on a professional level during the twelve years that I officially managed Pacific Heights Towers in San Francisco.
It has always been a pleasure to work with Richard. His warm personality and people skills put his clients at ease instantly. His deep knowledge of and long time experience in the real estate business, plus his understanding of the market and importance of "pricing the property right" is a powerful combination.
As a manager of Pacific Heights Towers, I knew that every document with all the necessary detail and legalities of a sale/purchase would be in expert hands when Richard was in charge. The end result was always a win-win for the seller/buyer.
Working with Richard has always been a very rewarding experience. He would have my highest recommendation for any real estate transaction."
Sincerely,
Jane Rand
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Dear Richard,
Few elements of our lives are more important, more sacred, than the home-space in which we live. Buying and selling a place we call home is one of the most poignant and significant processes possible.
You obviously recognize the deep-rooted importance of such an exchange. I know this because of the respect, empathy, and attention to detail with which you walked through each step of the recent sale of my apartment in San Francisco.
The transaction occurred without lengthy preparation, in the complicating context of my home's being part of a cooperative, and in the midst of an international economic crisis. Through it all, you were available, steady, good-humored, and expert in all that you did to support the sale. You inspired trust in every phase of the three-months between initial contact and close of escrow.
Such human caring is good business - and a way to live!
Gratefully,
Clare Morris, Ph.D., M.F.T.
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To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that Richard M. Sax represented us as the buyers when we purchased our house in 1977. Out of the many houses on the market, he selected and showed us a few houses, each time based on the discussion we had regarding the number of bedrooms, location, price range, etc. After going out with him a few times he knew the kind of houses we liked and steered us toward those houses, saving us a lot of time by not having to look at houses that we were not interested in. He is an excellent broker, very professional, patient and helpful and we were very pleased with his works. Even after the sale, he kept in touch with us for over the last twenty years. We highly recommend him to potential clients.
Thien and Eng, Ng M.D.
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Dear Richard,
It has been 8 years since I entered the heavy door of the Whittier Mansion at 2190 Jackson Street and 3 years since closing the equally heavy door at 2099 Pacific.
In our many conversations before, during and after the selling of these buildings, I am sure I expressed my deep appreciation for the most extraordinary effort you put into the not-so-easy effort to successfully sell them both. With this letter, however, I want to put those thoughts into writing because, as they say in my business, written documentation is so necessary to a complete and accurate history.
With the sale of these mighty mansions, old and uncared for over the years, the Society was able to achieve a miracle and we live it every day here at 678 Mission Street. With your patience, extensive knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market, and sterling reputation and track record, the Society achieved its aim of being able to find and afford the proper location where we are now quite able to make our collections and exhibitions accessible to the general public.
Thank you, Richard, very, very much.
Sincerely,
Michael McCone, Executive Director
California Historical Society
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Peter E. Haas
1155 Battery Street
San Francisco, Ca 94111
Dear Richard,
This is in reply to your recent letter asking that I write you concerning your services in the sale of my Maple Street residence some fifteen years ago. Should anyone ask me, I would tell them that you represented me in a most professional manner, that negotiations were extensive with you giving me excellent advice as to tactics, etc., and that the financial result was quite satisfactory from my standpoint.
Sincerely,
Peter E. Haas, President, Levi-Strauss
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Dear Richard,
It has been sometime since we have been in touch and wanted to let you know our deuplex is still "it", just as you said when you spoted the perfect set up for each of us. We are both happy with the two units, the fireplaces, the garage-everything we had on our list. Your knowledgeablity and capable handling of the financial arrangements continue to be appreciated. And we appreciate your many kindness, too.
Deborah Ogden, Mary Koerner
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To Whom It May Concern:
My wife and I planned a move to San Francisco and a house hunt in 1991. I called an old friend who is an owner of Pacific Union to ask for his recommendation of a broker to help us. Richard Sax was his choice and we couldn't have been happier with his performance. He was attentive, analytical and thorough. In fact, when we decided to sell he was our obvious choice and handled that transaction flawlessly. We both give Richard Sax our highest recommendation. Sincerely
Donald King Jr.
Managing Principal
The RREEF Funds
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