listings: Real Estate & Technology Go Hand-In-Hand - 01/09/15 06:14 AM
Real Estate & Technology Go Hand-In-Hand
 
As Agents, the latest technology is key to keeping up with the times and continuing a steady business flow.  From Buyers searching for properties to Sellers marketing their home, an ad in the newspaper just doesn't cut it anymore.  We are WAY beyond that now! 
 
According to this infographic from CAR.org, an astounding 89% say they use online resources in the process of home buying.  It doesn't end at searching for a property either.  Researching an Agent, Lender, property values, neighborhoods, etc., is all part of the process.  Having an Agent that is … (3 comments)

listings: Retiring Boomers = Downsizing Into The Golden Years - 01/12/14 02:32 AM
Retiring Boomers = Downsizing Into The Golden Years
According to the trusted Wall Street Journal, Aging "Boomers" are responsible for the rising demand for Condos, Townhomes, and Multi-Family dwellings. I find this to be TRUE as well!
Retiring Boomers = Downsizing Into The Golden Years
I just listed an amazing penthouse unit in Sherman Oaks, CA and the market response this first week of 2014 has been tremendous! We have had our fair share of young couples coming through, but primarily I have witnessed older couples, downsizing from their large homes around Los Angeles and even across the country on the … (1 comments)

listings: What Does a Red Front Door Mean? - 11/06/13 06:19 AM

 
What Does a Red Front Door Mean?
Over the past 13 years selling homes, I have always been very drawn to homes with red front doors, in fact so much so that we painted all the exterior doors on our home crimson red this year!
For me it was a compelling warm positive energy the moment you arrive on my doorstep...
What Does a Red Front Door Mean?
For my listings, it offers a charming & inviting curb appeal; we've painted many front doors red in recent years & had great success in the sale & closing on the home! Coincidence?
I … (1 comments)

listings: I See the Market Improving, Do You? - 08/02/12 07:00 AM
Please share your recent experience with everyone.  I'm curious to see how things are going with you all.
I can tell you that I've had 2 listings close (multiple offers) in the last month that sold for about $30k over asking!!!  These listings were priced from $400-$800k.  So it looks to me like the median market price is doing well on worthwhile properties.
 
Your opinions?
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