Bob Kamangar was our realtor when we moved to Los Altos. My husband and I had sold our home in the Washington DC area at the time of the collapse of real estate prices. We then started looking for a home in or near Los Altos. Since we were living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the time and were not familiar with the real estate market in the Los Altos area, the search was difficult. Bob Kamangar solved the problem. He had an intimate knowledge of the local real estate market, and he had the ability to convey that knowledge to us.
Bob showed us houses in and around Los Altos. He was a good listener. As soon as he understood what we were really looking for, he realized that we should build a house to meet our expectations. Since he had a General Contractor license and was familiar with the development guidelines and rules, he could focus on lots suitable for us. He also knew that we could not finance the purchase of an empty lot or get the insurance needed for it. However, Bob knew that houses were easier to finance and insure. He found us a small house on a half-acre lot. We were pleased with his recommendation and respected his judgment.
Bob guided us through the bidding process. He not only knew what to bid but when to bid. We eventually bid at a time when the major competitor had limited time to complete his offer. We had expected to have to make several bids, but we succeeded on the first try. Bob's work did not end there. He resolved a boundary dispute with the neighbors, which increased the size of our lot. He then helped us in arranging financing and insurance. We were fortunate to have Bob Kamangar as our realtor and are very happy with the lot that he found for us and helped us buy. read more