Why Are You Advising Me to Bid Above The Asking Price? - 01/31/11 01:20 PM
A few months ago I had a client ask me, Why are you advising me to bid above the asking price? This is how I resonded:
As you can see by the comps this property is priced $30,000.00 below market value. What I am advising you to do is place your bid according to the value of what homes are actually selling for in this area. I am advising that because with this being a short sale, a lot of agents will price it really low for the purpose of generating activity, but that doesn't necessarily mean that price is what … (4 comments)

Your Yorba Linda Short Sale Agent - 01/30/11 08:42 PM
Recent news have addressed a backlog of distressed homes in Yorba Linda, Ca. about to hit the market. Banks have foreclosed on an alarming amount of homes, that have forced congress to step in. There is a more attractive option out there that will help a troubled homeowner in Yorba Linda, Ca. and surrounding cities avoid foreclosure. The Short sale process in Yorba Linda, Ca. can be a lengthy process with lots of delays.
A Short Sale is when the house comes up short on what is owed on the original loan balance resulting in the lender forgiving the debt in order to avoid … (1 comments)

Do I Really Need a Home Warranty??? - 01/30/11 05:47 PM
I had a client who was buying a bank owned home, and as we all know a good majority of banks will not pay for a home warranty, so my clients asked me if having one was really necessary this is how I answered.
Mr. and Mrs. First time Homebuyer,
To answer your question honestly, it's not completely necessary for you to get one. It is entirely your choice, but I would highly recommend you consider it, with this being a bank owned home and they don't warranty anything it would be very wise for you to get a home warranty … (6 comments)

BEWARE!!! SCAMMERS PRAYING ON ACTIVERAIN MEMBERS!!! - 01/27/11 08:01 PM
I recieved this email a few days ago.. I was excited at first because I was like "Yay I got a lead from Activerain." Here is the email I received.
From: Mr Ding Li <>Subject: Hello (Sent via Activerain)To: "Stacey Smith - Yorba Linda Real Estate Agent" <staceydesmith@yahoo.com>Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 7:40 AMYou've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network. Message details: From: Mr Ding Li Email:  Subject: Hello (Sent via Activerain) I am interested in buying a property from you
So being excited about getting a lead from Activerain I responded:
Date: Tue, 25 Jan … (10 comments)

Winter in the Rest of the Country But in Southern California, it Feels Like Spring! - 01/25/11 08:02 PM
The past week in Southern California has been beautiful and in the 80s during the day, it has be gorgeous to say the least. Recently have noticed that buds have started come on trees and flowers are blooming. You would almost think spring has officially arrived. Though spring for the rest of the country is still a little over 2 months away, I believe it has reached Orange County...
 
 
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You Are Officially Invited to Join The Best Real Estate Social Network EVER!!! Now Will You Accept???? - 01/24/11 08:49 PM
You have officially been invited to join Activerain from a fellow Real Estate Professional. If you are not familar what Activerain is, it is the biggest social network site for real estate professionals out there, it has the best content, excellent referral base, and offers better searchability that your own website has trouble compeiting with on the search engines, unless you pay for google clickads, that other real estate agents are clicking on purpose to get you to your maximum budget for the day and limit your exposure. (Yes they do that.)
So now you have a basic idea of what Activerain is now.. … (14 comments)

The "Don'ts" for Those Wanting To Sell Their Home - 01/23/11 10:42 PM
If you are looking to sell your home anytime soon, these are the pitfalls you should avoid.
Don't base the value of your home upon the Zestimates you got off of Zillow. Zillow is NOT an accurate source to get your homes value. I have seen in some cases where their value is $75,000-$100,000 over what the market value actually is. Zillow also states in a disclaimer that it is best to consult a local real estate professional to get accurate and up to date information in regards to the best price to put your home at. Don't put $50,000.00 worth in … (3 comments)

The Top "DO's" To Follow When Buying a Home - 01/23/11 09:40 PM
When you and your family are ready to become homeowners. To make the homebuying process as smoothly as possible follow these simple rules and you will get into the house you want in the shortest amount of time.
DO consult with a lender before looking at properties so you have an approval letter and an exact pricerange to shop within. DO interview your Real Estate agent, make sure they are actively working as a Realtor (R) and are up to date on the marekt. DO hire a babysitter if you have kids on days you would like to go look at … (3 comments)

It's Superbowl Time Everyone, Who are you Cheering For? - 01/23/11 09:06 PM
It's Superbowl XLV in a few weeks, and right now I am watching the Steelers open up can of whoop a** on the Jet's, it is currently the middle of the 3rd quarter, I am only hoping the Steelers can maintain the lead they have (24-10) over the Jet's. I am really hoping the Steeler's fill that AFC slot for the team going in to the Superbowl this year.
Earlier today, the Greenbay Packer's beat out the Chicago Bears filling the NFC slot for the Superbowl. So if things go right I am hoping to see the Steeler's go head to … (1 comments)

Website Still Under Construction - 01/18/11 08:41 PM
So I am in week number 2 with no website.. I will say it is no fun as of right now but my webdesigner sent me a mock up of the site functioning and I will say it looks awesome! It still needs some work done to it, and I need to supply the content I need on the pages but it is starting to really come together and hopefully will hit the web before February! 
Right now my site will just have the MLS intergrated into it, but another commission check or two down the road I will add IDX … (5 comments)

Which Has The Advantage Short Sales or Loan Modifications???? - 01/17/11 08:40 PM
I watched this video today and it almost made me sick to my stomach. But those that are fully immeresed in this industry see the truth in this video and how it makes sense. We can all say that there is alot of corruption in the banking system and how they don't make their decisions based upon whats good for the consumer anymore, their decision is based upon what is best for their pocket book. So instead of homeowners being able to successfully negotioate a loan modification that will allow them to stay in their home, they are pretty much forced … (3 comments)

Looking To Move to Yorba Linda, CA??? - 01/16/11 07:04 PM

Yorba Linda, CA. has some of the most beautiful, quiet neighborhoods I have ever seen. Living in Yorba Linda is a wonderful centrally located city. If you and your family are looking to spend the day at one of Orange Counties beautiful beaches, from Yorba Linda, CA. you only have less than 30 minute drive to the coast. Or would you and the family like to get annual passes to Disneyland? The drive to Disneyland from Yorba Linda is on 20 minutes. Or you have a flight you need to catch, you have the John Wayne Airport only 20 minutes … (0 comments)

Yorba Linda, CA., a Beautiful Orange County City!!! - 01/16/11 06:46 PM
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This is the beautiful hillside of Yorba Linda, CA. home prices in this city range anywhere between $300,000 to well into the millions. Yorba Linda offers beautiful views, quiet neighborhoods, variety of restraunts and entertainment, direct access to freeways that lead to the beach and major cities such as LA and San Diego. Yorba Linda also offers award winning school systems where your kids will get a fantastic education. Yorba Linda, CA. is a thriving city in Orange County and for more information on moving to this amazing city please call me at 949-350-8922 or email me at staceydesmtih@yahoo.com and … (0 comments)

Looking for a GREAT Real Estate Agent Photographer???? - 01/15/11 06:15 PM
Recently I just read a blog written by Tni LeBlanc about how some agents photos are so "photochopped" (I said what I said) that these people are unrecognizeable in real life. http://activerain.com/blogsview/2077375/is-that-really-you-three-reasons-to-use-a-realistic-photo
 I have found a photographer in Corona, CA. that does amazing work on agent photos, his name is Mario Vargas of Vargas Photodesign and he brings out that persons natural beauty without making them unrecognizeable, putting them in the best light possible. If you live in the surrounding areas rather Orange County, San Bernadino County, San Diego or LA County, choosing Vargas Photodesign is definately worth the drive, Mario Vargas is the photographer that did my … (6 comments)

Ask your agent if they are away who covers their business? - 01/11/11 03:33 PM
Once you are out of town are you the kind of agent that still takes their laptop and cellphone with them even if they are on a remote island somewhere or do you make arrangements with another agent to take care of your clients while you are gone.. Though I am typically the agent that takes my technological devices on vacation with me, but I do have an agent on call that I trust will take care of my clients if needed.. The blog below will describe the importance of having a strategy like that so your clients can feel they are … (3 comments)

IDX-Does Anyone Know What This is and How It Works??? - 01/10/11 09:15 PM
I know that IDX allows you to intergrate the MLS into your website and can also give you the option of having your guest sign a registry after so many views of properties. But does anyone know how this is done and do you know any websites that use IDX. I have someone building my website right now and this will be a learning experience for us both. Any help that anyone can give me will be extremely useful and appreciated.
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Best Pizza Place in Yorba Linda, CA. - 01/09/11 08:17 PM
Today I enjoyed a fantastic lunch at a pizza place in Yorba Linda.. The pizza is VERY HEALTHY, all ingredients used are fresh and organic. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is fantastic. They have wine tasting and beer, happy hour during the week, and with today being Sunday they have a Champagne brunch, you can get glasses of Champagne $1.50 a glass, you cannot beat that! The name of the restraunt is Fitness Pizza and Grill.. It is located at 18246 Imperial Hwy. in Yorba Linda and it was very good.. Attached you will see the entrees that me … (2 comments)

In Our Industry-Opportunity Will Call Not Knock! - 01/08/11 10:54 PM
As stated in the title, especially in this economy business isn't exactly busting the door down. But something you must learn really quickly is that opportunity is most likely going to call you in this economy and not knock on your door. Now how are we going to make that phone ring????
1. Internet Presence-Nothing is more important in this market than being able than to be found on the internet! Having a user friendly website with excellent SEO and relevent content on Activerain will get your rankings up on the search engines. I don't know about anyone else but my … (5 comments)

Beneifts of a Foreclosure.....Are there any???? - 01/01/11 10:28 PM
As I was working on my flyers for the new year I was thinking of the Pros and Cons of a Short Sale and a Foreclosure..
The pros to a short sale include:
A minimum of 2-3 years to recover
Get to walk away from the debt
Can possibly extend your stay in the house a bit longer while the short sale is being negotiated
Cons of a short sale include:
There is a possibility the short sale will not get approved
You still have to move
Considering you don't file bankruptcy after the short sale is complete and you are … (2 comments)

 
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