norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Make Your Blog a Local Tourist/Consumer Attraction - 08/26/13 02:54 AM

 
I read a great post this morning about repurposing past blog articles.  I've been doing this for some time and the record holder for "Most Recycled Post" goes to "100 Reasons to Call Palos Verdes Home" an article I first published several years ago.  
 
 More than one prospective buyer called after reading the post.  Naturally, it's very hyper-local and gives an insider's real life experiences of the Palos Verdes lifestyle.  Yes, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is located in Los Angeles County, but life here is nothing like the L.A. lifestyle the media covers.  It's not Hollywood or … (17 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Is There a Better Way to Train Agents? - 07/06/13 04:02 AM
 
When I decided to become a real estate agent the untamed ideals of youth (make that early middle age) were still coursing through my veins.  I knew I wanted to enter the profession only if I could make it well, more professional.  Prior to entering the field my only interaction with agents was when it was time to buy or sell a home back in my corporate gypsy years.  For the most part, I was never very impressed with their methods or their actions, or lack thereof.  On the whole, they appeared to this outsider's eyes to be a fairly … (52 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: I was Googled at Today's Open House and That's Why I Blog - 08/19/12 11:55 AM
To my knowledge, this first time this happened to me was in 2008, but four years later it is a common occurrence at open houses. Yes, a young prospective buyer Googled my name as he stood in the living room of my open house today.   Consumers do it at open houses, before listing appointments and before agreeing to work with a new agent.
 It happened today and was a great reminder my numerous blog posts and Active Rain are at work on my brand 24/7.  Today was another perfect replay of the 2008's story recounted below.
 
They walked in, accepted the handout with a … (46 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: How To Put Your Home on a Buyer's Short List--Seller Tip - 04/29/12 12:50 AM

I recycled this post first published in 2008 after checking available homes for buyers flying into LA this week.  Nine, yes only nine, homes meet their specific criteria.  I'm sure we will have a home in escrow before they leave town.  Maybe it will be your home if it's fortunate enough to make their short list.  These particular prospective buyers have low tolerance for overpriced, cluttered and neglected properties.  My best advice is to perfect and polish your property before you present it to prospective buyers.  Make every showing an invitation to purchase the property.
 
Next week I'll be … (3 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: How to Sell Your Palos Verdes Home and Retain Your Sanity - 04/20/12 10:28 PM
Part One:  Preparation Spring is here, and a homeowner's thoughts often turn to the overwhelming task of selling their house. The idea of sorting, tossing, fixing and losing one's privacy while total strangers parade through their castle is reason enough to delay the ordeal for many.
I have a little tidbit of good news for sellers: With proper preparation, presentation and price your time on market will be substantially reduced. Sounds appealing, right? Let's begin with:
PREPARATION: At a recent pre-listing consultation I advised a young couple to box up at least half of the children's toys. Boxes stacked neatly on … (3 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: You May Not Be Crazy About the Comb Over, but Donald Trump Knows a Thing or Two About Real Estate - 12/04/11 07:55 AM
While sorting through some books I plan to donate to charity I came upon Donald Trump's Think Like a Billionaire.  I gave it one final thumb through, and paused at the the chapter titled How to Sell a House.  Written in 2004 it contains some sage advice whether you're a fan of The Donald or not.  Here is the first paragraph:
If you are selling your home and there is no or little activity, or activity but no offers, you should revisit the price.  The real estate market is volatile, and prices change daily.  I always keep in mind the saying "Old … (39 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Turkeys, World Turmoil, Terrorists, Class Clashes and Thanksgiving - 11/23/11 01:40 AM
I'm really looking forward to sitting down to Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow.  A little cocooning with family for a day will be a pleasant change from dealing with the the big picture problems of 2011.  Tomorrow we'll focus on whether the turkey is tender and the mashed potatoes lump free rather than worry about the price of gas and food, world famine, football coaches and boys, the failure of the Super Committee, who is occupying what and why. 
 
As I look around the room filled with faces I love, I'll be reminded of my big 'why' in life.  It's the people, not … (8 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: 3 Free Hours and Me - 11/09/11 12:32 PM
It's no secret time I consider time to be my most valuable asset.  Three extra hours per week is a bonus I would not want to squander. If I'm feeling really efficient I might save them up and take another trip.
Since I consider myself a somewhat savvy business woman I would invest one of those bonus hours in my business.  My prospecting can always use an extra investment of time and money.  With an extra hour I'm halfway there. I'm always amazed at how a consistent hour a day will produce regular results.  Imagine the difference another hour would make.
Hour number … (10 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Palos Verdes Homes For Sale Priced from $1M to $2M by Neighborhood Location--Los Angeles South Bay Luxury Homes - 11/04/11 03:27 AM
I often have prospective buyers ask me, "What is the best neighborhood in Palos Verdes for me to buy a $1,500,000 (or other pinpointed price) home?"  My response is, "You have many options."  And it is true. However, some neighborhoods offer better values in a particular price than than others.  The Palos Verdes Peninsula has at least seven different climates and just as the climate differs from neighborhood to neighborhood on this coastal peninsula, so do the values.  A savvy buyer will always consult with a local professional to obtain the inside scoop on availability and smart buys.
If you're in the … (2 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Palos Verdes Luxury Home Location by Neighborhood--Los Angeles Luxury Homes in the South Bay - 11/03/11 04:43 AM
The Palos Verdes Peninsula includes four cities and a large unincorporated area.  A plethora of luxury homes are located throughout the area, but some neighborhoods include more high-end upscale homes than others.   Yesterday I posted an article on Palos Verdes homes under $1M.  Today I'll focus on Palos Verdes luxury home location by neighborhood.
How's the over $2M home market performing in Palos Verdes?  I'm glad you asked.  As you can see by the chart below some Palos Verdes neighborhoods have many homes for sale in this price range and others have none.  The demand is high in some neighborhoods and non-existent in others.  … (2 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Meet the Agent--Norma Toering Palos Verdes Real Estate Agent - 10/29/11 03:44 AM
This morning as I sipped a strong cup of my favorite Kona blend coffee, I googled my name and the Daily Breeze Newspaper.  Yes, there was the article and after taking an especially large gulp (I don't like to read interviews or articles about myself) I opened and read it and I hope you will too.
The photo was taken in front of a property I recently sold in the Miraleste Neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes.  It was a blustery day and the panoramic view was partially hidden by haze, but the photographer was quite taken with the view and great … (6 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Foreclosures and Short Sales in Palos Verdes, California 90274 & 90275 - 10/02/11 06:52 AM
Distressed sales are beginning to creep up the Palos Verdes Peninsula.  We were fortunate for several years and had only a handful of short sales and even fewer foreclosures.  The tide is beginning to shift and even our coastal location and top rated schools cannot offer immunity.  Distressed sales are showing up more frequently among the standard (and still majority) sales in the four cities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Current listings for distressed property on the Palos Verdes Peninsula:
Palos Verdes Estates:  10 Properties currently for sale are designated as "distressed" sales.
Rancho Palos Verdes:  25 Properties are listed for sale as … (0 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Work, Eat, Sleep--then Repeat--Time to Break the Pattern - 09/23/11 04:55 AM
Last night as I watched the news I felt a bit of buyers' confidence slipping away.  Yesterday the stock market took a dive and there was talk of the double dip recession becoming a reality.  I'm not depressed, but I began to wonder if I am living through one--an economic depression.  No one likes the "D"  word, it is certainly not a happy one.  The Big D is filled with denial, dark days and can be a real dream breaker whether it is an emotional condition or an economic one. 
 
Ahh, but not everyone is suffering.  The news went on to … (4 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Goldilocks, the Three Bears and Your Home - 09/18/11 11:29 PM
Are you roaming around in a cavernous home with too many rooms for your current lifestyle thinking, "This one is too big," much like Goldilocks did when trying to find the size she needed at the Three Bears' house in my favorite childhood story?  Perhaps you feel as though you're living in a space that is an uncomfortable fit.  Goldilocks knew what it felt like to try to squeeze into a space that was much too small for her size, and growing families often face the day when everything about their house seems to shout, "This one is too small!"
 
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norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Palos Verdes Inventory Is Low and Demand is High--Sales are Sizzling. Now Is a Smart Time to Sell Your Palos Verdes Home - 06/15/11 01:08 PM
There are currently only 280 single family homes for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and there are 109 single family homes in escrow.  Sales are sizzling hot and inventory is drying up.  If you're contemplating selling your Palos Verdes home, now might be the perfect time to do so.  Buyers are hungry for new inventory and savvy agents check the hotsheet several times a day in hopes of finding a new listing that will meet the criteria of their buyers.
 
Moments ago a new listing hit the market, and within minutes one of my buyers emailed me asking if … (4 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: How Much Is That Kitty in the Window? Pay It Forward - 06/14/11 03:51 AM
Yesterday as I sat at my desk busy with my Monday morning real estate stuff, I heard a thump against the large window in my office.  I looked up to see a black cat starring in at me.  Hmm, it was June 13 and now a black cat mysteriously appearing from nowhere made me wonder what was in store for the rest of the day.
 
The mournful cat began to meow in a very distressed manner.  I noticed it was wearing a collar with a tag and little bell.  After coaxing her from beneath the plants I discovered she had a … (3 comments)

norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: Real Estate Landmines---Surefire Deal-breakers and Undisclosed Discoveries - 06/13/11 02:52 AM
One thing I know for sure is real estate agents and buyers must sharpen their detective skills during the due diligence discovery time-frame.  Trust, but verify is a good adage to base your business or purchase on if you want to avoid real estate landmines and surefire deal-breakers, not to mention future lawsuits!
Consider you may be about to be hoodwinked if you see any of the following red flags flying over a property you are considering purchasing:
1)  Glossy new exterior paint with rotten wood peeking through in various locations.  A cover up ruse always deserve additional investigation.  Who paints over dry rot?
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norma toering palos verdes real estate agent: TBTB - 06/12/11 04:54 PM
Too busy to blog (TBTB) certainly describes my life at the moment, and that's actually a positive statement and not a complaint.  These are times that make me wish I had a stockpile of fresh content in my draft file.  Alas, that's not the case.
 
The past week created lots of fodder for blog posts, trouble is the events were coming in rapid succession and there was no time to record them--it was wild enough living them!  I just received a counter offer minutes ago and they would like an answer tonight...see what I mean?
 
The life lesson in this … (26 comments)

 
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Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Charlemagne International Properties

Address: Charlemagne International Properties, 609 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 200, Rolling Hills Estates, California, 90274

Office: (310) 493-8333

Mobile: (310) 493-8333

I am a California real estate Broker-owner. Tune in for Best Buys in Palos Verdes; Market Updates; Buy & Sell Signals; Advice to Buyers & Sellers and other real estate related topics of interest. Updates will be posted on all four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, PV School District and other happenings on The Hill.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.

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