Your Escrow Contractor
Close deals faster without coordinating multiple vendors
Understand inspection reports instantly
Stronger negotiations for credits & repairs
Accurate repair & cost estimates quickly
CloseSmart Owner Max Costello CLSB 1067992
626-429-5258
Serving Los Angeles and San Diego County closesmartla@gmail.com
Starting at $499
Stop Chasing Contractors During Escrow
Slows deals down
Creates uncertainty
CloseSmart replaces the chaos of coordinating multiple vendors with one trusted professional partnership. Instead of managing schedules for several different trades to look at one report, you make one call. CloseSmart replaces all of that with one call.
Costs you time
Risks losing the deal
WHY AGENTS USE CLOSESMART
One call. One walkthrough. One complete repair strategy.
400+
Since 2005
Dual Licensed
HOMES BOUGHT AND SOLD IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HANDS-ON HOME FLIPPING AND RENOVATION EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE PLUS TRANSACTION PERSPECTIVE
Everything you need
SERVICES
CloseSmart is built around the exact pain point agents face during escrow: getting clear answers and credible numbers without wasting time. We provide the expertise you need to make repair negotiations easier and more effective.
1
Inspection Report Review
Detailed analysis of existing home inspection reports to translate complex technical jargon into actionable real estate strategies.
2
Repair & Cost Estimates
Accurate, contractor-based cost assessments for required repairs, giving you a firm basis for credit requests or price adjustments.
3
Negotiation Documentation
Professional summaries and itemized repair lists formatted specifically for cleaner, more compelling requests and credit negotiations.
FOR AGENTS
Stop coordinating multiple vendors during escrow
Full inspection report breakdown
Accurate repair scope and pricing
Negotiation-ready documentation
A cleaner process for your clients
Instead of managing schedules for several different trades to look at one inspection report, you make one call. CloseSmart replaces the chaos of vendor coordination with one trusted professional partnership.
We provide a clear, technical roadmap so you can stop playing phone tag and start closing your deals with total confidence and professional clarity.
Move faster. No more waiting days for multiple site visits or sub-contractor callbacks.
Strengthen your request. Arm yourself with credible repair estimates backed by a licensed professional.
Give clients clarity. Replace confusion with a professional, itemized breakdown of costs and repair scopes.
626-429-5258
closesmartla@gmail.com
Real construction knowledge. Real transaction experience.
Max Costello is the Owner of CloseSmart and a unique asset in the Southern California real estate market, combining the precision of a licensed contractor with the strategic vision of a licensed real estate agent. Since 2005, he has navigated over 400 transactions, specializing in home flipping, renovations, and complex repairs. Max helps agents interpret daunting inspection reports, assess accurate repair costs, and build rock-solid cases for credits and repairs during escrow.
LICENSED CONTRACTOR
CSLB #1067992 · DRE #01981007
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT