ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2015
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Okay, this could get controversial, and might also incur some wrath. We’ll see. As an independent broker, I enjoy a freedom to price my listings and services as I wish, and not according to my broker’s standard model. With little overhead, I often offer my clients the savings that I would otherwi...
01/29/2015
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Once you've sold a couple hundred of homes, one can't help but learn a few things. There are disctinct differentces between listings that sell in a day or two, and those that sit on the market. Here are 5 Best Practices When Selling a Home: 1) The home is on the MLS. There is simply no way to gai...
01/25/2015
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Some time last year, I had two different buyers who inquired about buying a home long distance. This happens with regularily since San Diego is a popular destination.The challenge is that neither of these parties resided in San Diego, each living about an 8 hour drive away. The stories were very ...
01/24/2015
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Your Relationship with Your Realtor– You’ve probably never given much thought to your relationship with your Realtor. But I spend my days with buyers and sellers…or at least those thinking about doing a transaction! With over 11 years of real estate behind me, I still marvel at all the different ...
01/23/2015
I recently listed a home with tenants in it. The tenants were in their last month of the property. Upon taking the listing, I urged the sellers to wait until the tenants moved out and then list the home. But, who wants their home to sit empty for a month? The sellers chose to list with the tenant...
01/22/2015
Located in the heart of UTC, this move-in ready, renovated townhouse features a newly updated master bath, and powder room. Remodeled kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Featuring a conveniently placed wet bar, a fabulous, generously-sized private patio, and a cozy, livi...
01/16/2015
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I talk to ‘fsbo’ sellers every week. “Fsbo’ is short for ‘for sale by owner’ in real estate circles. I’ve seen sellers successfully sell their own homes. More often than not, most sellers eventually turn to a Realtor for assistance. Here are just 5 Mistakes FSBO Sellers Make: 1) Overpricing ...
01/16/2015
This beautiful 2 story condo has been immaculately maintained. Features include: dual master suites, stackable washer/dryer, granite counters, stainless steel appliances along with two parking spaces (one garage). The complex offers resort-style living with a fitness center, tennis courts, pool/...
01/15/2015
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I recently listed a home with tenants in it. The tenants were in their last month of the property. Upon taking the listing, I urged the sellers to wait until the tenants moved out and then list the home. But, who wants their home to sit empty for a month? The sellers chose to list with the tenant...
01/15/2015
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Working as a listing agent is different from being a buyer's agent. One of the most challenging experiences I have had is talking with home sellers about the cleanliness of their home, or the choices they made when decorating it. It’s downright awkward because I don’t want to insult the very peop...
01/14/2015
