humboldt county california real estate: Will you be purchasing Real Estate outside Humboldt County?
- 08/01/11 03:58 AM
Are you considering purchase real estate out of this area? If so, contact me before you start your search! No, I am not going to sell you property in an area I am not familiar with. There are several things I can do to assist you how ever. 1. Research agents in the area that interests you. 2. Check the agent's license history at the Department of Real Estate. 3. Make sure an agent is available and has the time to properly assist you. 4. Make sure the agent is qualified in the area of real estate that interests you. 5. … (4 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Start your 'Addition' with a site survey
- 08/01/11 03:33 AM
Are you considering an addition to your home? Will you be doing it yourself or planning it yourself? If so the first place to start is with a site survey. You will need to know where any utility lies are buried. In addition, if you have a water well you will want to know where the water line is located. The first thing to do is mark off the area the addition will be located in and get call for locates of all the public utilities. They may need to be relocated before you start construction. If you have a water … (3 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Avoiding 'cost over runs' on your remodeling project.
- 08/01/11 03:19 AM
If you are currently negotiating with a contractor for a re-model of your home or will be in the near future; one indication that your contractor is reputable and their estimate will be accurate is a visit by their plumber and electrical before the final estimate is presented to you for review. This visit by the plumber and electrician will be annoying at the least! Both will want access to your attic, the crawl space under the home, in an older home the electrician may want to open outlets and ceiling fixtures in rooms not included in the project. The reason? To accurately … (4 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Aerial Power Lines, use 'Caution'!
- 08/01/11 03:01 AM
Are you going to be doing some work around the outside of your home this summer and fall? If your home has aerial power service to it, do you know where it is? Take a walk and take a look. Power service may be running thru the tree you want to prune, it may be attached to your home near the gutters you are going to clean. If you will be on the roof or working off a ladder, be careful and avoid any contact with power lines. If you are not sure of the difference between a power line and … (4 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: The "Supplemential Assessment" after you close escrow.
- 08/01/11 02:40 AM
What is a "Supplemental Assessment" of your property taxes in Humboldt County, California? In the case of change in ownership of a property or a new addition to a home the Assessors Office will reassess the property and issue a "Supplemental Assessment". That ‘Supplemental Assessment' will reflect the difference between the prior assessed value and the new assessed value. The value is then prorated based on the number of months remaining in the fiscal year ending June 30. This ‘supplemental' is in addition to the regular tax bill you receive. To appeal a ‘supplemental assessment', an application must be filed with the … (1 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Do you "Remember" the "Other Agent" in the transaction?
- 07/30/11 03:26 AM
Do you "Remember" the "Other Agent" in the transaction after escrow closes? I do not mean do you remember their name. Do you normally do something for the 'other' agent after the close? In many cases the "other agent" put a lot more into the transaction than we will ever realize. In most cases the 'other agent' will not disclose just how many obstacles they over came to close the transactions. Once the escrow check is received, all the problems seam to 'go away'. That is the time to extend your appreciation to the 'other agent' for they effort. My … (13 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Leave a Gift and a "Thank You Note" (for your buyers)!
- 07/29/11 03:41 AM
In the excitement of finally closing on the sale of your home (packing, moving, making plans for your new home etc.), don't forget the reason for the excitement; your buyers. One way to show your appreciation, is to "Leave them a Gift". And add a note of appreciation that they chose your home (do this no matter how difficult of an escrow it was, remember all escrows are now 'difficult'). A gift certificate to a great local restaurant is an excellent idea. They may even use it the night they move in. In your note tell them a little about the … (17 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: "Is it a bedroom", let the building inspector decide
- 07/28/11 04:01 AM
"Is it a bedroom"? The best answer I can provide my clients is; "let the building inspector decide". I suggest to the client that they obtain a building permit for "a change in use". In most locations a building permit is REQUIRED for ALTERATIONS and CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY even if no construction is being done. I present to the owner that the cost of the permit is small in comparison to the increase in the value of the home by having an additional bedroom. The reason: Unless the appraiser has access to the original building plans and any building permits issued … (10 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: 'Carbon Monoxide Alarms' and 'Building Permits' in Humboldt County, California
- 07/27/11 12:04 PM
If a building project is in your future that will require a 'building permit' or if you currently have an open 'building permit' in Humboldt County, California, the final inspection of/for that permit will include making sure your home is in compliance with both the 'Carbon Monoxide Alarms' section of the building code and the 'Smoke Alarms' section of the building code. This includes any alterations, repairs or additions to your property. Even if you are having your roof replaced, the inspector will need to determine if your home meets those sections of the code. So be prepared. And remember, the inspector is only … (8 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: "It's Raining"; In the Front Yard!
- 07/26/11 04:04 AM
"It's Raining"; "In the Front Yard"! That statement does sound strange, unless you live in the Redwoods! In the Redwoods, it is a common event if the front yard is landscaped (the Redwoods were removed when the home was built) and the Redwoods were retained in the back yard. The Redwoods in the back yard generally have a large canopy. If there are a large number of Redwoods in the back yard, the interlocked canopy they create will collect most or all of the rainfall, few rain drops will actually 'hit the ground'. You can have a literal 'downpour' of rain … (5 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Property Tax Relief after a fire in Humboldt County, California
- 07/25/11 11:57 AM
Property damaged or destroyed by a fire or other calamity may be eligible for property tax relief in Humboldt County, California. The loss must exceed $10,000.00 in value (that is a low figure if you will be using a contractor for repairs). In order to apply you must file a claim with the Assessors Office. You are allowed a 12-month window to apply, if you have had a recent fire etc. It is best to notify the Assessors Office immediately! The Assessors Office will reappraise the property tax to reflect its damaged condition. When the repair work is completed and that … (6 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Exemptions to "Change-in-Ownership Reappraisals" in Humboldt County, California.
- 07/25/11 11:28 AM
"Change-in-Ownership Reappraisals" are required in Humboldt County, California when a sale or transfer of ownership occurs of real property. There are however, exceptions. Did you know that the transfer of property between husband and wife does not require a reassessment for tax purposes? This includes transfers resulting from both death or divorce. Also, refinancing your home or creation of a living trust will not cause a reappraisal. There are additional exclusions, contact the local Assessors Office for additional information.
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humboldt county california real estate: "Selling" your home will cost you!
- 07/25/11 11:00 AM
In the current market, selling your home may involve expenses that you will need to plan ahead for. The expenses include repairs and maintenance to your home before listing, the payment for inspections requested by the buyer as a contingency of the purchase of your home, repairs that are agreed to after review of inspection reports, attorneys fee's and accountants fee's if their advice is required by you etc. Before placing your home on the market, a budget should be made for those unknown items. The amount of that budget may determine if it is in your best interest to accept … (8 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Make a List and "Ask for It"!
- 07/25/11 09:43 AM
When buyers ask if something in a home is included in the sale of a home; my reply is always "Ask for it". We make a list of items the buyer would like as we walk through a home and review it before making an offer. In some cases, items are eliminated during the review of the list. This becomes very important with items like bookshelves that may or may not be built in to the home. Sometimes it is very difficult to tell if bookshelves are freestanding or built in when showing a home. The listing agent may not even … (9 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: 'Buyers' will know if your listing price is accurate!
- 07/25/11 09:21 AM
"Why is the price so high"? This is a question I am asked by buyers after they have viewed a home. In some cases the home interests them and they might consider writing an offer. The problem is they have also viewed other similar homes that are priced lower, in some cases considerably lower. How would you as a 'homeowner' answer that question? If you will be listing your home for sale on the market, start working with your listing agent early to determine the current market value of your home. You may want to drive by homes that have recently sold, you may … (4 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Your "Closets" need to be ready "To Show"!
- 07/25/11 09:11 AM
Preparing your home for sale? Take a good look at your closets before listing your property for sale (all the closets not just the bedroom closets). 1. First, empty them out! Keep only the items you will need on a daily basis. The rest, pack up and move to a storage area. 2. Do they need painting or other repairs? If so get it done before listing. Don't forget to paint any shelves if they need it. 3. Do the doors work properly? If the doors 'drag' on the carpet have them shortened. If the doors are folding, make sure they open … (8 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Important! Maintain a current Pest Inspection in Humboldt County, California
- 07/25/11 08:57 AM
If you have owned your home for a few years, how long has it been since you had a Structural Pest Inspection completed? Structural pest Inspections are very common when a home is purchased. Most home owners do not have another Structural Pest Inspection until they decide to sell there home, and in some cases after they have accept a purchase offer! Sometimes they end up with a bad case of sticker shock! If it has been a few years since your last inspection, you might want to consider having one done. The inspector may find something small that is easy to take … (4 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: Missing 'MLS' Numbers
- 07/25/11 08:32 AM
This weekend I received several calls from clients wanting to 'drive by' properties they found in print advertising. They wanted the property address. The problem; no MLS number in the advertisement! Print advertising is still used by many agents in this area. Some of them do not place the MLS number in the property description. I have always wondered why? In many cases when the ad was 'read' to me, the description was so vague, it would be difficult to find in an MLS search. This AOR does not have a requirement for all advertised properties to have an MLS number. … (3 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: How Big is your 'Key Ring'?
- 07/25/11 08:11 AM
How many "different" door locks does your home have? How many key's are required to access those locks? If you will be listing your home for sale, make it easy on the agents that will be showing your home. That means having one key to access all door locks of your home. This will allow the showing agent to focus on the amenties of your home instead of focusing on which key they will need for the front door or the side door etc. It is very difficult to mark keys so they are easily identified. And having the agent try … (9 comments)
humboldt county california real estate: The "Other" Supra Lock Box
- 07/25/11 07:59 AM
Instead of trying to hide an extra key to your home where it might be discovered, you might want to consider purchasing a GE Security/Supra 'KeySafe' Slim Lock Box 001004. They are available from Home Depot, Lowe's etc for about $30.00. The unit is large enough to hold several keys and has a push button combination that can be easily changed once the unit is opened. It can be securely mounted in a location that is out of the way on the outside of your home. What I like about them is that, in an emergency, I can provide the combination to a … (6 comments)
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