Client Success Stories

Real buyers and investors sharing how TrueCost helped them make confident, data-driven property decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

🏡
Cinnamon Alvarez Finken
A19 Artisan Lighting | Real Estate Investor
Ontario, CA • Cell: 909-319-8120 • Office: 909-391-4208
★★★★★

"Peace of Mind During Negotiations"

"The TrueCost Homes report made it easy to see the property's true as-is value versus its after-renovation potential, helping us make a confident, data-driven offer on a home that needed work. We're not flipping this property, but looking at it through an investor's lens gave us peace of mind during negotiations."

Property Details:

Property: 1947 Mid-Century Home
Location: Claremont, CA
List Price: $1,295,000
Verified Size: 1,933 sqft (3bd/2ba)
Renovation Estimate: $369,500
Calculated ARV: $1,400,000

💰 Value Delivered:

  • ✓CoreLogic-verified property details eliminated guesswork about square footage and age
  • ✓Appraiser-grade comparable sales analysis (18 comps) validated the ARV estimate
  • ✓Realistic renovation costs for SoCal mid-century construction helped set proper offer range
  • ✓Energy cost analysis revealed $616/month in utilities due to 1947 construction

About Cinnamon: Business professional with A19 Artisan Lighting, a handcrafted ceramic lighting manufacturer in Ontario, CA. Author of "Generating Your Own Happiness" and experienced real estate investor serving the Inland Empire market.

Why Our Clients Choose TrueCost

🎯

Data-Driven Decisions

Stop relying on Zillow estimates. Get CoreLogic-verified property details and appraiser-grade comparable sales analysis.

💰

Avoid Overpaying

Our clients save $50K-$150K by knowing the true renovation costs before making an offer.

⚡

Fast Turnaround

Get your comprehensive report within 24 hours. Perfect for competitive California markets.

📝

More Success Stories Coming Soon

We're working with dozens of buyers and investors across California. Check back soon for more testimonials!

Recent client? We'd love to feature your story. Email us at lionel@newmanthomas.com

Ready to Get Your TrueCost Report?

Join Cinnamon and dozens of other smart buyers who use TrueCost for confident property decisions

Get Started - $100

📧 Report delivered within 24 hours | 💰 Save $50K-$150K on your next purchase