Compass is proud to announce its association with TED PAULIN. Ted is a fifth generation Palo Alto native. His in-depth knowledge of the community enables Ted to be an excellent resource and asset to young families or to those wanting to invest in the area. He has followed in the footsteps of many of his family members who have been involved in the real estate business, from construction and development to lending. Ted works as part of a team which includes property, termite, roof and structural inspectors, as well as a transaction coordinator, escrow officer, marketing person, photographer and a variety of tradesman. Providing personal service and being the primary contact is really important to Ted. You can be confident that his presence will be in every aspect of the transaction.

BUYERS can rely on Ted to provide local market knowledge to make an informed decision on how much to spend so that they can make an educated offer. He can also point out potential issues that can affect a re-sale of a property and make recommendations on small changes that can increase a home's value. Ted's knowledge of contracts, strong negotiation skills and stellar reputation with his colleagues gives buyers an advantage in dealing with the San Francisco Peninsula's competitive real estate market. For SELLERS, Ted has proven himself many times over with his skills and speed at preparing a home for sale. He meets with property inspectors, prepares seller disclosure packets and will market your property on the Multiple Listing Service, in local papers and internet sites worldwide. Ted coordinates every aspect of preparing a property and will pull the presentation together quickly and on time in order to maximize your property's best exposure and to potentially attract multiple buyers. For the seller that also plans to buy a property, Ted frequently manages multiple transactions and can handle the most difficult and stressful of negotiations with a calm demeanor.

Prior to directing his energies to real estate, Ted spent many years as a sports massage therapist. He also has twenty plus years experience as a rental property owner, manager and investor. As his clients have realized, Ted strives for EXCELLENCE in everything he does, from his diligence and integrity to his extraordinary service. He and his family live in Menlo Park and he enjoys cycling, soccer and yoga.