DUMP THE CLIENTS WHO FAIL TO BE FAITHFUL

I had a conversation the other day with one of the fellow agents. She was informing that she had been working with this one particular buyer for 3 months now but nothing has panned out. She had taken them out to view at least a dozen homes but no offers were submitted. Nothing shown had met the likings of the buyers so they continue searching.

Here is where the odd thing occurred. While she was out showing another client a property, she ran into this same buyer at one of properties that held an Open House. She thought how odd that they were there. Maybe they were there by themselves as there was an Open House that weekend. A moment later, an agent came out of one of the rooms and asked if this buyer liked the property. THIS AGENT was not the one conducting the Open House. THIS AGENT was the one accomodating the same buyer she had been showing houses to for the past three months. Oh me oh my. What do you say to that?! 

After this incident, this fellow agent decided that she would no longer be working with this buyer. Backstabber, two-timer, trader, you name it. It comes a point in time where you have to make the cut. Luckily for this agent, she found out later but better late than never.

It would be nice to have loyal clients. Sometimes, it may be difficult to do but you have to weigh the pros and cons and do what is best for you. Time is money so don't throw it away.

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Contact:

 DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2012 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "DUMP THE CLIENTS WHO FAIL TO BE FAITHFUL"

2814 STONYBROOK ANAHEIM SHORT SALE HOME FOR SALE - $290,000 !!

SINGLE STORY HOME IN ANAHEIM FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM / 2 BATHS

1538 SF LIVING AREA

7200 LOT SIZE

BUILT 1956

SPACIOUS AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN

NICE FRONT YARD

BIG BACKYARD WITH SPARKLING POOL

WALKING DISTANCE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL

CONVENIENT LOCATION NEAR SUPERMARKETS, HOSPITALS, FREEWAYS, BUS STOPS.

GREAT 'WALKABILITY' LOCATION.

SHORT SALE WITH ONLY 1 LENDER!!

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Contact:

 DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "2814 STONYBROOK ANAHEIM SHORT SALE HOME FOR SALE - $290,000 !!

I SUCCESSFULLY negotiated a $5000 CREDIT but I did NOT even get it!!

Negotiation is an art that when done right can put you on the pedestal. Recently, I was involved in a purchase transaction where I was assisting a first time homebuyer. We looked at many homes and after about 2 months of searching we landed an acceptance on our offer. Yahoo! or so it seemed. It was a nice Spanish Style home that was partially remodeled. Only the essentials were done like new laminate flooring, new paint albeit flat paint, a few new windows. From curbside appeal, it was not a bad looking house. A few more cosmetic touch ups and it be a great place to call home.

A home inspection was set up a few days after our offer was accepted. There were a few things that the inspector pointed out but nothing major. Everything was looking good so far. The report came back the next day and when the buyer looked at it, he wanted to know if the seller would credit him to do some of the repairs. I contacted the listing agent to inform her if that would be feasible and she stated that her seller said 'sold as is'. I met up with my buyer and inform him what I heard but suggested that we write a request for repairs to see if the seller will bite.

I sent the inspection report along with some explanations of why the $5000 credit was justifiable. We waited a few days and the seller came back with half the figure! Wow! That sounded great and the buyer was ecstatic. Somehow I had a hunch and informed the buyer to see if we can try again to see if we can get the full credit. We had nothing to lose so I sent in a 2nd request reiterating the situation and need for the full credit amount. A few days passed and the seller signed the acceptace of the full $5000 credit! I didn't get the $5000 but someone else did. I say the buyer was just a wee bit excited! :) 

So, 'no' doesn't mean 'no' in French, Swahili, or whatever language you speak. You never know what happens in life if you never try to see what the possible outcome can be. Happy selling! :D

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Contact:

 DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "I SUCCESSFULLY negotiated a $5000 CREDIT but I did NOT even get it!!"

Having a good wife is *key* to having a successful business

With Labor Day fast approaching, we reflect on what we have done so far this year as the 3rd quarter comes to an end. I was having a conversation during lunch the other day with one of my colleagues Jeff. He mentioned that this year is going well so far and that he is out producing last year's figures. Many times this year when I speak or hear other agents talking, they moan and groan that things are not like they used to be in the good old days. This was the same mindset that Jeff had possessed earlier in the year. But something happened that caused this reversal of cycle.

Well, zipping through is a light at the end of the tunnel. Jeff had a miserable start to the year and he was down like Eyor from Winnie the Pooh. Several transactions opened and fell apart and he was left with a donut at the end of the day. You see ... working for free is no laughing matter in our industry and it can be depressing. Then something wonderful happened. His wife became his coach ... at a lower cost than the 'professional coaching' out there. The reason for his turn around was his wife. There were times when things don't go as planned but his wife was always there to instill in him the confidence that things will always turn around. He had always possessed confidence but when you stuck in the box it is another story.

After her pep talk, he kept at it and as things would revolve, everything turn around for him. Being in this business is tough as it is, especially during these trying times as many agents fell off the edge like waterfalls streaming down Niagara. Woosh! Because of the extra encouragement and hope that his wonderful wife instilled in him, he was able to plow ahead and succeeded in accomplishing his goals he had originally planned.

I can see the truth in his sage words. When push come to shove, you need the help of your wife to provide that proverbial boost to keep you going. Incidentally, I read that alot of folks are going through divorce during rough times because of financial reason. Maybe these same folks need to stop and ponder about not dwelling on the negatives and endeavor to see the positive side of the matter. It is the way to nirvana...or at least close to it. Stress can be grueling. So for those with wonderful and supportive wife, hold on to her and don't let her go. They are a rare specimen and hard to find. If she is not, dump her and find another one quickly! j/k, never mind the last sentence. :D

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact:

 DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "Having a good wife is *key* to having a successful business"

7/27/11: 9558 GUESS ST ROSEMEAD CA HOME FOR SALE, GREAT BARGAIN!! - APPROVED SHORT SALE @ $420,000

Come and take a look at this gorgeous home in Rosemead CA. Rosemead real estate is hot and this home fits the bill. Sky lights bring in the natural lights illuminating the living room with cathedral ceiling. It comes with 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Has extra Bonus attic room on 2nd floor. Living square feet is approximately 1600 sft

Upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops. Remodeled cozy Fireplace for those cold nights.  2 car attached garage. Tile floorings and carpet in bedrooms.

ADDITIONAL BONUS 2bed/1bath in the backyard

BIG lot of over 8700 sqft. Spacious fenced front yard. Great LOCATION!!

FRONT VIEW OF GUESS ST

LIVING ROOM VIEW OF GUESS ST

DINING ROOM VIEW FROM LIVING ROOM OF GUESS ST

REMODELED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS OF GUESS ST

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS GREAT PROPERTY, PLEASE CALL DAVID DEE FOR SHOWING AT 626-203-5676.

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact:

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "9558 GUESS ST ROSEMEAD CA HOME FOR SALE, GREAT BARGAIN!! - APPROVED SHORT SALE @ $420,000 "

HOME FOR SALE IN BALDWIN PARK, FANTASTIC DEAL!! - 12845 Waltham St, 4 bed 2 bath (short sale) - $259,000

This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is located at the end of a cul de sac in the city of Baldwin Park. Big spacious front and backyard. Tile flooring inside with open floor plan. Huge kitchen with lots of lighting. Don't miss this great opportunity!

FRONT VIEW OF WALTHAM STREET

VIEW OF BEDROOM ON WALTHAM STREET

ANOTHER BEDROOM VIEW OF WALTHAM STREET

NICE STREET VIEW OF WALTHAM STREET

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS GREAT PROPERTY, PLEASE CALL DAVID DEE FOR SHOWING AT 626-203-5676.

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact:

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "HOME FOR SALE IN BALDWIN PARK, FANTASTIC DEAL!! - 12845 Waltham St, 4 bed 2 bath (short sale) - $ 259,000"

MULTIPLE OFFERS AND PRICE REDUCTION .....BEWARE!!

I had a situation this past week where I had submitted an offer for my client on one of the Bank Owned REO listings. We had submitted an offer 2 weeks prior on this same listing but it went under contract as the bank selected another offer. So, given the state of how the property was priced, it was understandable that the Bank may have presumably accepted another higher priced offer. By the way, our offer that was submitted was 20k OVER asking price as we realized that it was agressively priced below market. We moved on and started looking at other properties.

A week passed and I received notification via email from the lender that the previously accepted offer has been canceled, and the property is now open again for submission of new offers.

"If your client still has interest, please submit your highest and best offer today for the seller's review. We have multiple offers. You will receive notice of the seller's decision by the next business day."

By golly! We might have a 2nd shot at this property and resubmitted our offer status quo to our original offer. We know it is a good offer and feel that this would be it....the cream on the top, the icing on the cake and we can go into escrow! 

Lo and behold, that SAME DAY after our offer was submitted, I just happened to look in the MLS and discovered that the price was REDUCED BY 20K!! That's 40k below OUR offer!! What's going on here? Sounded peculiar, doesn't it folks? I called the agent to inquire about this bizarre situation and he stated that it was the bank's decision and he cannot further elaborate and hung up. Huh??

I may not know the full intentions of the bank but REDUCING the price when they had already have multipled offers on hand? This is the first time I witnessed first hand something this odd. The listing agent was curt and abrasive and ended the conversation. This conundrum got me thinking. I was being nice and not chewing on his cabeza either so maybe he just had a bad day but I doubt it. Much to my wide eyed surprise, I found that 2 days later after our offer was resubmitted, the property status was in "back up" again. *sigh* Hmm.....itchy and scratchy where are you???? We move on. Happy showing out there folks!

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact:

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "MULTIPLE OFFERS AND PRICE REDUCTION .....BEWARE!!"

OUT OF ORDER: IS IT DECEIT OR TACTICAL MARKETING? 

Do you utilitize tactical marketing to get business? One of the primary examples are teaser rates implemented by lenders to get customers in the door. Another example is car dealership advertising a bargain deal in the paper only to say that it was sold when you get there but there are other available in their lot for sale...at a higher price.

Yesterday, I went to get gas and noticed something rather interesting. In grade schools, we were taught the ABC and 123 to place things in order. However, this one gas station must have skipped grade school and decided to do something outside the box. The octane grading is normally placed in ascending order from left to right.  As you can see from the picture, the higher grade is placed in the middle instead of the far right at this gas station.

I normally alternate between 89 and 91 octane. I wanted to put in 89 octane this time but in this case, I ended up paying for 91 octane. It got me thinking that this gas station misplaced this intentionally to get customers to pay for the 91 as the majority of the customers would 'assume' the 89 is in the middle. While there will be customers buying the 91, the numbers would not be as great as those wanting to buy 89. In doing so, this gas station will come out on top.

This is deceitful but is also tactical marketing...as a way to increase business. This is quite clever. Remember the rule of thumb, pay attention to details in all that we do and never 'ass-u-me'. :)

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact: 

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676
 

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.                                                                  

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "OUT OF ORDER: IS IT DECEIT OR TACTICAL MARKETING?" 

DOES NACA ACTUALLY HELP HOMEOWNERS MODIFY THEIR LOAN OR IS IT A SCAM?

NACA, otherwise known as Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, is a non-profit organization serving to help homeowners keep their home by assistance them with modifying their mortgage loans. Established in 1988, they do workshop tours throughout the country to educate and work with homeowners to lower their monthly payments. They claimed to have assisted thousands of homeowners lower their monthly payments over $1000 per month. NACA's Save the Dream Tour has attracted thousands of homeowners who flocked out to their conventions. Their services are 'free'. I say that loosely because I heard that they charge a $20 membership fee plus $50 per month while they work with the loan file.

Below is a list of upcoming venues where the Save the Dream Tour is being held.

Los Angeles, CA Jan 20-30 L.A. Sports Arena

Phoenix, AZ Feb 3-7 Phoenix Convention Center

I have spoken with several people and read reviews on-line where there are mixed feelings about NACA. There have been some positive results while there are many negative feedbacks. One of the reasons for the low rating is due to the extremely long delays and very difficult to contact the counselors at NACA. Some people have recommended that it would be best for homeowners to handle the loan modification file themselves and work directly with the bank.

NACA counselors are just the middle person and due to their overwhelming responses may not be as proficient in handling your case.  The many excuses heard online and throughout is that the counselors do not stay on top of the case as diligently as possible and thus can result in homeowners losing their home due to foreclosure. This lack of response is one of the major drawbacks. However, there are cases where homeowners were able to get their loans modified down to 3% interest rate.

Due to the high turn out at these events, many homeowners who 'hope' to get their file review must wait in long lines early in the morning. By long lines, I heard that it can day an entire day to get through. It would be beneficial for those seeking help if the outcome would be a success. There is no guarantee that would occur but it may be worth the trial to test it out...or is it a waste of time?

Anyone know or has had any experience with NACA? What is your take on this program?

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Contact: 

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676
 

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.                                                                  

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "DOES NACA ACTUALLY HELP HOMEOWNERS MODIFY THEIR LOAN OR IS IT A SCAM?

Using Metropcs or Boost Mobile, is it a WISE choice??

Unlimited voice, text, and web....for one low price! The idea sounds profound and tempting but...is it worth it? I have gone through most of the major cell phone providers and have mixed feelings for each one of them. I currently have Sprint and my 2 years contract will be up in the next few months. I was doing some research and looked up these 2 companies to see what all the noise was all about.

In real estate, I think it is a necessity to have unlimited voice. It eliminates the need to monitor your minutes and stress involved but I digressed. These 2 companies have some great features but the situations boil down to whether their coverage and quality of reception is worth the transfer. I discovered that they used to charge for roaming which can add up. However, they have made agreements to have these 'roaming areas' covered within their network.

One drawback to signing up with them is that you would have to purchase the phone at retail. There won't be any special promotions like AT&T, Sprint, etc. In factoring the cost of buying a new phone with these 2 companies, the long term savings due to the substantially low monthly fees will far outweigh the cost of the phone. If the quality for these 2 companies are good, they will be giving the big 4 major cell companies a run for their money.

I might just give it a try to see if it is a good trade-off. Anyone using Metropcs or Boost mobile? 

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For FORECLOSURE Prevention & all your Real Estate Services,

Contact: 

DAVID DEE
(626) 203-5676
 

"Client 1st. That's the David Dee Guarantee."

Specializing in: (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY) San Gabriel, Rosemead, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina and

(N. ORANGE COUNTY) Anaheim, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and other surrounding areas.                                                                  

Copyright © 2011 by DAVID DEE. All Rights Reserved. "Using Metropcs or Boost Mobile, is it a WISE choice??"