selling your san diego home: Research the History of Your House - 07/21/12 02:09 AM
 
If you own an older home, you’ve probably at some point wondered who slept in your bedroom long before you, when your plumbing was last updated, or why that ghost keeps hiding your car keys. Researching the history of your home is not only an thrilling trip into the past, but it can tell you how the house is built and give you clues as to how it should be maintained. To research your house, try these steps.  
Get the official lot number of your house   When it comes to land and properties, most official recordkeeping is done … (6 comments)

selling your san diego home: When is a Good Time to Sell Your House? - 07/20/12 02:52 AM
Selling a house is a huge decision, and there will be many factors in your decision to put your house on the market. There are factors that will determine the ideal time for selling your house. Here are some of the best times to put up for sale a house in order to make good earnings and to sell fast.
Time
Time is the most important ally you have in an effort to sell your home. We also mentioned that in some cases, you may not have the time you need to ensure a great sale price. Most of the … (0 comments)

selling your san diego home: Silly Ways to Stay Safe and Healthy - 07/17/12 12:15 AM
Avoid medical care by licensed physicians.  Even if the treatment causes no injurious side-effects, the bill can prove deadly.

Never go swimming instantly after eating a day-old tuna and mayo sandwich

Stay away from death-defying rides at amusement parks-especially those that have carried 10 million people without an accident.

Do not rub either your scalp or your bosom with the newest scientific breakthrough.

Stop breathing ozone at once.  You know you can if you try.
 
Follow these suggestions and you will have a bigger chance at survival.  But just in case, always wear fresh underwear!

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selling your san diego home: Home Buyer Turnoffs! - 07/15/12 03:52 AM
Before selling or marketing make your home make sure that you have carefully assessed your home.  Here are the things you need to check or fix in order to avoid the prospective buyer from walking out the door.
Peeling Paint Ruins Curb Appeal Peeling paint, whether it is on the exterior or interior, sends a message that you really do not want to communicate. This is a maintenance concern and to the flipper, the contractor, or the investor, peeling paint is a good thing because it makes the house look bad and devalues the home. He or she knows how … (3 comments)

selling your san diego home: Optical Illusion - 07/09/12 10:18 PM
Optical Illusions really fascinate me.  I enjoy looking at it and trying to find what the illusion is, and it is also my way of exercising my brain.  And base on what I read, optical illusion also helps in meditation and self-hypnosis.
Here are the two optical illusions I find really enthralling.

Can you see Marilyn Monroe?

No? Then try to step back several feet away. 

Double Picture. What do you see?
You saw a couple in an intimate love position, right? Interestingly, research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do … (4 comments)

selling your san diego home: Exercise Your Brain! - 07/09/12 05:00 AM
 
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important that we keep mentally alert. The saying: "If you don't use it, you will lose it" also applies to the brain. Below is a very private way to gage your loss or non-loss of intelligence. So take the following test presented here and determine if you are losing it or are still a MENSA candidate. OK, relax, clear your mind and . . . begin.
 
What do you put in a toaster? The answer is bread. If you said "toast", then … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Make Your Real Estate Agent Hate You - 07/09/12 04:40 AM
 
There are a lot of reasons why home buyers need a Real Estate agent.  As a home buyer is pretty normal that you worry since buying a home is one of the most important investments you will ever make.  
Real Estate agent is one of your most important helpers. So avoid these things to prevent your agent from hating you.  
1.     Work with more than one agent.  One agent is all you need to help find the best deal and meet your needs.  The Multiple Listing Service or MLS provides every agent access to houses being sold by … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Funny Sunday - 07/08/12 12:19 AM
 
Let us enjoy the weekend everyone.  Here are some funny jokes that I hope will make your day.
 
 
 
The captain of the Titanic gathers his passengers and tells them: “I have some news for you: one is bad and one is good. Which one do you want to hear first?” “The bad one!” “In the next couple of hours the ship will break in two and sink!” “And what about the good news?” “We’ll get 11 Oscars for that!”
 
A guy talks to his friend: “You know, I got really unlucky with both of my wives!” … (2 comments)

selling your san diego home: Make People Buy Your Home! - 07/07/12 01:51 PM
The economy today is still down, so it’s no surprise that it might be harder to sell your home sometimes.  So why not do something to improve your chances of selling your house?  Here are the steps you can try to make people buy your home:
1 - Improve your curb appeal. “First impression lasts.”  This is very true!  When you show your house to a prospective buyer, the first thing they are going to see is how your house looks when they drive in.  Of course, everyone wants to have a beautiful house, so the prettier it looks the better it … (3 comments)

selling your san diego home: Staging Ideas for Your Entry - 07/04/12 02:44 AM
 
Curb appeal is of course critical to home sellers. If you don't create enough interest on the outside, potential buyers may not want to see what's on the inside. But after you've gotten them in the door, you need to truly inspire them. Here are five very important staging tips to do just that.
 
Update your ceiling fixture. If you have a chandelier, make sure it's a more current style. And if your "chandelier" is only a ceiling fixture, it still needs to be updated. This is one of the first thing the potential buyers see when they enter, … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Morning Joke - 07/03/12 02:08 AM
I always try to start my day with something that makes me smile or laugh.  So for today, this joke really uplifts my mood.  Hope it will elevate yours too! Two adventurers John and Jack were hunting for gold in the desert. After roaming all day long under the hot sun, they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, John woke up his friend. "Jack, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Jack looked up and replied, "I can see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked John. Jack thought for a … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Just for Laughs! - 07/01/12 03:10 AM
Here is something I hope will give you a laugh..Because it did to me.
A broker was dismayed when a brand new real estate office much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST AGENTS.' He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST COMMISSIONS.' The broker panicked, until he got an idea. He put the biggest sign of all over his own real estate office. It read: 'MAIN ENTRANCE' 
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selling your san diego home: Bad Home Loan - Know the Signs! - 06/27/12 12:32 AM
Buying a home is possibly the most important and most expensive investment anyone will make.  But as a potential homeowner, one should be very cautious to stay away from greedy and deceitful lenders.  This kind of lenders is like wolves wearing sheep’s clothing.
So here are the signs of dishonest lenders to look out for.
They will sugar coat everything for them to be able to convince you.  They will try to persuade you to borrow more than what you actually need.  It’s like trying to convince you to bite a poisonous apple.  To avoid this, determine how much you really … (0 comments)

selling your san diego home: How to Prepare Your Sellers for Home Showing - 06/25/12 11:33 PM
A successful home showing depends on the preparation made by you and your seller.  In this kind of business, we need to prepare the seller, ask for their cooperation and let them understand how important home showing is.
 
Persuade the seller to keep the house in good showing condition.  Buyers appreciate houses that are clean. 
 
Real estate agents do try to make it on time together with their buyers. But sometimes delay occurs.  Buyers might arrive late for their appointment for a lot of reasons.  Hopefully, your sellers are away from the residence in expectation of the viewing.  … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Buying a New Home - 06/20/12 10:56 PM
 
Have you ever considered the comparative value of new homes versus previously existing ones?
 
Here are the benefits of buying a new home:
 
 
 
Less Maintenance – New homes have an immaculate look.  It also requires less cleaning and repairs.  The materials used are new and up-to-date.
 
 
 
Amenities – You will have enough room for amenities.  You can have your swimming pool, a garden, or a sauna.  And the good news is that your expenses will be lower when all of these are included into your building plans.
 
 
 
Landscaping – If … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: Real Estate Mistakes! - 06/20/12 02:57 AM
 
Here are my top 5 lists of biggest mistakes in Real Estate.  
5.      Buying a Home because the Decorations are Beautiful!  
You are buying a home, not the decorations or anything inside the house.  Look at the structure of the house, the floor plan and square footage.  Also consider the dimensions of the house and check how that’s going to work with your belongings.  
4.      Waiting for the Right Weather.  
    You don’t need to wait for the right weather to put your house on the market.      No matter what the season is, there are a … (1 comments)

selling your san diego home: How To Refuse A Client - 06/18/12 12:34 AM
There are numerous reasons why one would refuse a client; don’t have enough time, conflicts, moral principles, small pay.
 
So here are the things that you should do to refuse a client.
 
When turning down a client, you should always try to be respectful and to the point.  Sometimes a simple and straight statement is enough.  If this client is a good one, you can refer him to other trusted source.
 
Be honest.  Tell them the real reason why you can’t work with him.   And prepare yourself for any counteroffers the client will say if you refuse.
 
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selling your san diego home: How to Deal with Aggressive Clients - 06/14/12 04:05 AM
 
It is really hard and challenging to handle clients that are very pushy.  These people try to threaten you and make unreasonable demands.   But there are ways to handle them properly.
 
 
 
- If a client threatens you, don’t try to either threaten back or make aggressive actions.  Instead, try to offer trade-offs and other options.
 
- Try to remain as well-mannered as possible.  Acknowledge their concerns calmly and professionally.
 
- In case you have done wrong, recognize it and show the client how you will make amends in return.  Let him feel that he … (5 comments)

selling your san diego home: Don't Let Your Anger Controls You! - 06/12/12 03:11 PM
 A lot of people have problems controlling their anger.  Being angry is normal, a human emotion.   But anger can be destructive if you do not know how to control or deal with it.  And it can cause you a lot of problems - in your workplace, at home, or in your personal relationships. Being angry is not a problem; it is what you do with it that matters.
 
So here are the tips on how to control your anger – before it controls you.
 
 
 
YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE
 
There are times that you can't … (4 comments)

selling your san diego home: Tips to Live a Stress-Free Life! - 06/12/12 12:51 AM
We know that in today's world, we have to deal with stress.  It can be family related, career related, work related and relationship related.  But no matter what, we should stay happy and optimistic.  This attitude will surely make us feel better and do wonders in whatever situations we will be.
So here are the tips to live a stress-free life:
GET ENOUGH REST! - Yes! Find time to rest.  When we are rested, we feel calmer and better to be able to deal with problems that arise.  Rest is not laziness.  It is just a simple way to put breaks … (1 comments)