orange county ca realtor jill murty: Whatever You Do, Keep Moving - 03/27/18 10:30 PM
This isn’t a real estate pitch, but…. if you’re thinking about making a move, contact me. 
This is a departure from real estate and very important.  It’s about mobility.  Mobility is the gift we have, but often don’t appreciate until we lose it or see someone we love losing the ability to do everyday things for themselves.
Imagine a situation where you needed assistance to stand up, to get to the bathroom and to perform basic hygiene tasks.  If assistance doesn’t arrive in time, well, you know what would happen.  You wait for someone to help you get cleaned up and changed into … (3 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Happy Valentine's Day from my Spokesdog Otis and Lucy, too - 02/14/18 07:43 PM
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Buying a Home with Leased Solar Panels? - 02/14/18 04:57 PM
7 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Home with Leased Solar Panels
 
Throughout Orange County, CA and beyond, many homeowners have added solar panels to their homes.  Leased solar panels are a popular option.  Find out how the seller's existing solar panel lease will impact your home purchase. 
 
The buyer must agree to take over the lease on the terms negotiated by and agreed to by the party who initiated the agreement.  The seller will provide a copy of the contract for the buyer to read and review.  Read it. Have questions about the contract?  Contact the solar provider’s lease transfer … (4 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: A Big Shout Out to THE CARPET DOCTOR, Dave Rossano - 04/08/16 12:52 AM
A Big Shout Out to THE CARPET DOCTOR, Dave Rossano
 
One of my listings was in need of carpet repair.  It appeared that the tenant thought that bleach was the answer to a carpet problem of her creation.  The bleach stains would be a distraction to buyers, so it was important to get a quality repair.  
 
I was was referred to Dave Rossano, The Carpet Doctor by my stager, Danielle Guren of Thoughtful Interiors.  Dave met me at the property and quoted the job.  I ran it by my client and it was approved.  
 
I thought the repair turned out great.  Further, the client was … (2 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Maybe It Was Because Your Counter Offer Sucked - 04/03/16 12:35 PM
That's what I told an agent today.
 
I'm representing a buyer who just submitted an offer on a property.  The listing agent said she'd send a counter offer.  She emailed it and then sent me a text message saying that my email bounced her counter offer.  Thanks Cox.  But that's another story.  
 
The listing agent followed up with a phone call.  I picked up and said "Got your text.  Maybe the email bounced because your counter offer sucked."  The agent was silent for a second and we both cracked up.
 
As it turned out, my buyer client accepted the counter offer and we're opening escrow … (11 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Obstacles to Showing a Property - 03/21/16 07:25 AM
 Obstacles to Showing a Property
 
 Unfortunately, there are sometimes obstacles to showing properties and the reasons are varied.  
 
The listing agent may be slow to return calls to schedule showings The sellers may be particular about showing timeframes for one reason or another The property may be occupied by tenants who don't wish to cooperate with showings Then there are those rare times when there's a physical obstacle to showing a property  
My client and I visited this property.  The front gate was locked.  Check out where the lock box is hanging....just beyond the locked gate.
 
I'd spoken with the listing agent and … (12 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: SOLD by Jill Murty | 31881 Paseo Cielo, San Juan Capistrano - 03/18/16 01:49 AM
SOLD by Jill Murty | 31881 Paseo Cielo
San Juan Capistrano
 (Click on the photo for the single property website)
 
This property is in the Del Obispo area area of San Juan Capistrano, just minutes to the beach and Dana Point Harbor.  DEL OBISPO AREA HOMES FOR SALE IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO  
ALL SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOMES FOR SALE
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Want to Run a Successful Email Campaign? Don't Do This. - 12/07/15 08:48 AM
Want to Run a Successful Email Campaign?
 
 
 
DON'T IGNORE THE CUSTOMER!
 
The email list has been built, bought or both.   The content of the emails has been carefully crafted. The emails are sent to the target audience in a regular basis.    
All of this has as been done in hopes of bringing in some business.  When a prospect finally picks up the phone and calls, do they expect to speak with the person whose name is on the emails?  The person whose name has become familiar?  Or an assistant or colleague?
 
I'd expect to speak with the person whose name is … (20 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: What is a CLUE Report and Why Do You Need One? - 11/19/15 08:02 AM
 What is a CLUE Report and Why Do I Need One?
 
First, CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange.  A CLUE Report offers a history of reported insurance claims on a property going five years back.
 
Sellers are obligated to disclose any information about which they are aware regarding the property.  Additionally, the seller will complete disclosure forms such as the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ) and Supplemental Statutory and Contractual Disclosures (SSD) and provide them to the buyer.
 
*Banks are exempt from providing the disclosures mentioned above.
 
Let's suppose a seller simply forgot about when the toilet leaked and … (57 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Coto de Caza Local Market Update: September 2015 - 10/23/15 05:01 PM
Coto de Caza Local Market Report:
September 2015 
 
Coto de Caza Market Update through September 2015. October's report will be available in November. This report represents both attached and detached homes.
 
 
 
Would you like to know what your home is worth? Click here to get started.
It's free. Isn't that nice?
 
 
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Interested in Selling or Buying an Orange County, CA Home?
I can help!  Contact me today.
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Friday Funny: A Solution - 10/16/15 08:09 AM
Friday Funny: A Solution
 
Mr. Murty is an engineer.  My Dad is a physicist.  Both understand chemistry.  Why neither of them told me the solution, I'll never know.
You appreciate chemistry a little more than you did before, don't you?
 
 
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Low Cost Vaccination Clinic Reminder: 10/14/15 - MV Animal Services - 10/13/15 05:31 AM
 Low Cost Vaccination Clinic Reminder: 10/14/15  
Mission Viejo Animal Services
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 6:30-8:00 PM
If the 2016 schedule is the same as 2015, the next clinic should be the 2nd Wednesday of February 2016.  I'll blog the 2016 dates when they're confirmed.  Be sure to stop by my blog to read about this and other things I write about that may be of interest.
 
Calling all dogs 🐶 and cats 🐱!!  
Do and and your people live in Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel or Aliso Viejo?
 
 
Your people or person need to know this:
There's a low cost vaccination clinic on Wednesday, October 14, … (9 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: When is the Last Day to Pay Orange County, CA Property Taxes 2015 - 10/12/15 06:01 PM
 DECEMBER 10, 2015  
That's the last day of the grace period for the installment due November 1, 2015.
 
It's a rare person who is enthusiastic about paying property taxes and even rarer that someone wants to pay a 10% late fee on top of it.  Pay by December 10, 2015 to avoid the late fee.
If you plan to pay by check, make sure the envelope is postmarked no later than December 10, 2015.
 
You also have the option to pay online using by:
eCheck (no fee)
Credit card (2.3% fee)
Visa debit card ($3.95 fee)
*per the OC Treasurer-Tax Collector's site
 
If you have an impound account, the … (5 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Sunday Funny: The Secret to a Long, Happy Marriage - 10/11/15 03:19 AM
Sunday Funny: The Secret to a Long, Happy Marriage
                                 
The love of wine is just one secret to happy marriage.  
A lot of laughs and the regular stuff like being nice, kind and respectful don't hurt, either.
 
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: When are Orange County, CA Property Taxes Due? - 10/09/15 03:50 AM
 When are Orange County, CA Property Taxes Due?
- 2015/2016 Installment -
 
The first installment of property taxes is due November 1, 2015. December 10, 2015 is the last day of the grace period to pay this installment without penalty. Don't be late!  It'll cost you 10%.    
The second installment of property taxes is due on February 1, 2016. April 11, 2016 is the last day of the grace period to pay without penalty, as April 10, 2016 is a Sunday. If you're late on the second installment, the penalty is 10% plus $23.00.  
If you have an impound account, … (9 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: I'm Taking a Flag Poll! Let Me Know What You Think. - 10/09/15 03:00 AM
 I'm Taking a Flag Poll.
Let Me Know What You Think!
 
I'm considering doing a promotion where someone would win a painting of an American flag and I'd like your opinion.
 
Here are two quick, rough sketches; one abstract and the other more traditional.  
 
The artist said he drew the abstract with the National Anthem in mind: "rocket's red glare" "bombs bursting in air" "....our flag was still there."  Other examples were the Fort Sumpter flag and the 9/11 flag survived and were raised and flown tattered.
 
The actual paintings will be finished.
 
Please let me know which version you prefer.  Thanks for your input!
 
 
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Perception is a funny thing... - 09/21/15 06:35 AM
Perception is a funny thing....
 
Mr. Murty and I were at the shopping mall.  He stopped to watch the football game and walked into a shoe store.  
 
I was was wearing a Raiders t-shirt Mr. Murty gave me.  He's a Raiders fan; I couldn't name anyone on the team, but I wear the shirts he buys them for me.
 
Mr. Murty walked into the shoe store and the sales lady said "Oh, your husband is so handsome!"
 
Here's the perception part:
 
I thought the lady was surprised that Mr. Murty is handsome because she didn't consider me attractive.
 
Mr. Murty thought she was surprised at his … (27 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: The Dog has Standards - 09/17/15 01:03 PM
The Dog has Standards
 
I'm a big time fan of dogs and while I'm no perfect writer, I'm a tiny bit of a stickler for correct spelling and grammar.  This graphic spoke to me!  
You've got to love a dog that has standards.
 
                              
 
 
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orange county ca realtor jill murty: Meet the Murty's Handsome Foster Dog Boyd! - 09/12/15 08:32 AM
 Meet the Murty's Handsome Foster Dog Boyd!
Meet handsome Boyd!  Boyd is the most recent foster dog to hang out at the Murty house until he finds a permanent home.  We're fostering Boyd through I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue.
 
Boyd loves going for walks, but can nap like a rock star.  He's never had an accident in the house and that's a quality everyone can love.
 
The rescue was told this guy is eleven years old, but he seems younger to me.  He's comfortable relaxing at home, but is always ready for a walk or a ride in the car.  Boyd is mellow guy with a good … (20 comments)

orange county ca realtor jill murty: Shred it in Mission Viejo for FREE - 09/08/15 07:55 AM
Shred it in Mission Viejo for FREE
Saturday, September 19 ~ 8:00 AM - Noon
 
Question: Who wants their identity stolen?
Answer: Nobody!
 
The City of Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo Police Services are teaming up to host a free drive-through paper shredding event.  
 
Residents and businesses can have their sensitive records securely destroyed in the Mission Viejo High School parking lot at 25025 Chrisanta Drive. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and shredding documents with personal or financial information can be an effective measure of prevention.
 
Bring up to 10 file-size boxes of paper records – cancelled checks, pay stubs, credit … (14 comments)