92544: The Importance of Pictures In the MLS - 07/21/07 07:23 AM
The Importance of Pictures In the MLSby John Occhi REALTOR®Hemet CA Real EstateIn my previous post, I wrote about Pictures and the MLS rules which require that all listings have a photo.  I questioned why a REALTOR® would not include a picture and deducted because it is nothing more than be lazy.  If I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll get an earful on that post.In this post, I want to address the importance of pictures.    I just did a quick snapshot of the local Hemet market in my zip code, 92544.  I looked exclusively at the 3 bedroom 2 bath home with … (18 comments)

92544: Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92544 | June 28, 2007 - 06/28/07 10:22 AM
Real Estate Market Snapshot | Hemet CA 92544 | June 28, 2007  by, John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR  Hemet CA Real Estate 
At the request of an investor client who found me here on ActiveRain, I was asked to provide a snapshot of the current real estate activity for homes for sale in Hemet, CA in the 92544 zip  code.
As you review this information, you will realize that in many sizes of homes, we actually have close to a 2 year inventory.  To understand the "inventory" figures simply divide the number of homes sold by 2 - since this represents a 2 … (0 comments)

92544: Hemet two of 138 California Zip Codes Ranked in Top 500 for Foreclosures - 06/26/07 05:19 AM
Top 500 Zip Codes for Foreclosuresby John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR   Hemet CA Real Estate  
I recently wrote a blog post where I provided a Foreclosure Heat Map that was provided by RealtyTrac. 
RealtyTrac does pretty much what its name implies - they track real estate data - focusing on the foreclosure market. They recently released a study of the top 500 zip codes in the United State that are affected by the foreclosure market.
Of the 500 zip codes pointed out by RealtyTrac, I am sad to say that California leads the country with 138 - including two of thew 3 … (1 comments)

92544: HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - By Zip Code - JANUARY 2007 - 02/09/07 05:50 AM
HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - By Zip Code - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CA
My last article I took a close look at all of the properties that sold in Hemet CA during the month of January, 2007 and compared to January 2006 & 2005 as well as the December preceding each January.
In this article, I want to look at the demographic differences between the three zip codes that make up Hemet - 92543, 92544 & 92545.
First I should define each zip code geographically to help the visitor understand the lay of the land.
Starting in the east, … (0 comments)

92544: HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - JANUARY 2007 - 02/09/07 04:40 AM
HEMET MARKET ANALYSIS - JANUARY 2007by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTORReal Estate - Hemet, CA
With all of the talk of doom and gloom I suppose the one good thing is that we can't get upset when the news is less then stellar.  And that's what I have to report about the Hemet Housing market, looking back at January 2007.
None of the numbers that I will be reporting on will include homes that were sold without a REALTOR and the MLS - either through private parties or directly from the builders.  These numbers are strictly re-sale transactions that have been accomplished … (0 comments)

92544: Market Analysis: Thornton Ave, Hemet California - 01/06/07 02:59 PM
Market Analysis:  Thornton Ave, Hemet Californiaby John Occhi, Hemet REALTORHemet CA Real Estate
Today I went out with a buyer looking to find a home for her two daughters to live in. One has a 2 year old and the other is due with her first child in a few months and my client decided that there just was not enough room in her 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom home for everyone. Not only is she my client, but she has worked with a local mortgage broker, who will be helping her out with her loan for this property.
So I … (0 comments)

92544: 44240 Alsace Lane, Hemet CA 92544 - SOLD in 14 DAYS - 01/02/07 03:18 PM
44240 Alsace Lane, Hemet CA 92544
Offered by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR & Keystone Real Estate Services
SOLD in 14 Days!

Offered at a range of $299,900 to $309,900
3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Living room, dining Room, Family Room plus 200sq foot builders' bonus room not included in the square footage.
The home has been freshly pained - inside and out and definitely shows the pride of ownership.
This home has the largest yard for the entire tract.  Beautifully landscaped in low maintenance rock scape and cactus - front & back.
There is a private entrance in the master suite to … (2 comments)

92544: Figures Don't Lie...Liars Figure - 01/01/07 01:07 PM
Figures Don't Lie...Liars Figureby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
I have been working with the information that I have downloaded from the Hemet MLS, sponsored by the Hemet-San Jacinto Board of Realtors.  The data has represented all of the residential properties listed and sold in each of the 3 Hemet zip codes - 92453, 92544 & 92545.
The first few articles I wrote seemed to be a little off to me, so I have tweaked the data so that the numbers were more realistic to my thinking.  Some of what I was looking at just was not making sense to me.
So, I spent some … (0 comments)

92544: HEMET MARKET REPORT: Expireds, Solds and the Asking Price - 12/31/06 07:59 PM
HEMET MARKET REPORT:  Expireds, Solds and the Asking Priceby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
Well, I have been looking at the numbers for the past couple of years, trying to make heads and tails out of them.  Now please don't get me wrong, I am NOT a statistician any where close.  I am just a Realtor who is trying real hard to get control of my market and understand all of the nuances.
As I learn, I write and share.  Hopefully, I am sharing with my clients and future clients and not educating my competition.  This is hours and hours of work that can … (1 comments)

92544: Setting The Bar - Another Look Back at 2005 - 12/31/06 10:03 AM

Setting The Bar - Another Look Back at 2005By John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
Yesterday I described in detail how I pulled together the numbers I am analyzing - which is in essence a look at all of the listings that Expired from the Hemet MLS in the year 2005.  The reason for 2005 is all of the data will not be in for 2006 until about the end of next week, at which time I plan on comparing the numbers from 2005 to 2006.
The data that I am looking at is for Hemet only, although I do plan on … (0 comments)

92544: What Has Happened in Hemet, During the Past Two Years? - 12/30/06 04:41 PM
What Has Happened in Hemet, During the Past Two Years?A  Quick Look back to 2005 - A Place to Set the Barby John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
As the year winds down and the final figures are on their way to "the books", it's time to take a close look at what has happened.
In order to fully look back at 2006 and the local Hemet Real Estate Market, I thought it was as important to look at 2005 as well.  After all, if I tell you we had 50 expired listings last month, what does that mean to you without having a place … (4 comments)

92544: PRICE YOUR HOME TO SELL, Part 2 of 5 - 12/28/06 06:15 PM
PRICE YOUR HOME TO SELLBY JOHN OCCHI, HEMET REALTOR®Originally posted to this BLOG
Thanks for coming back.  In the first part of this report, we looked at the motivation of the home seller.  We asked ourselves some tough questions to help determine what our real motivation is and what condition our home is in, to sell.
Today, we are going to take a look at how we determine who the best REALTOR is for "US" the individual seller.  Just like you, each realtor is an individual also, and there is a match that needs to be made.
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Part 2 of 5Who Is the Best … (1 comments)

92544: How much inventory is in the market today? - 12/28/06 04:48 AM
How much inventory is in the market today?by John Occhi, Hemet, RealtorOriginally written October 30, 2006
Originally posted here
I originally posted most of this article on another Blog that I started last month.  Like many agents, I've heard of Blogging and thought I would ‘check it out' and see how I could get involved.  Of course, when you first start out, it's sometimes difficult to weed through the technology and make the right decisions.
I thought about maintaining multiple Blogs - but hello, I have houses to sell.
So, I will go ahead and transfer what I believe to be worthwhile to my Active … (1 comments)

92544: Another Interesting Statistic… - 12/26/06 06:33 AM
Another Interesting Statistic...Or More Listings Equals More Expireds!
By John Occhi
I was doing some work looking at some of the statistics for the Hemet Real Estate market and determined what ‘I  knew to be true" is in reality a fact, that can be backed up with cold hard facts.
I have been looking at the Expired listings in Hemet.  "Expireds" are REALTOR liongo for properties that have been under contract and listed in the MLS with a REALTOR®. For a specific period of time - typically somewhere between 90 and 180 days, and the contract has expired without the property being sold.
Just to … (0 comments)

 
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