ca: How Do I Find the Right Hemet - San Jacinto Agent for Me?
- 12/27/09 04:56 PM
A universal question that homeowners everywhere, including the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA, must ask themselves as they prepare to either buy or sell a home - a decision that will have an impact on their lives for years to come. I strongly believe that "All Real Estate is Local and Your REALTOR® Should Be Too!" So, to begin with, think locally. Select someone who is very familiar with your neighborhood and the properties for sale in it. Then, if you are selling, say, a condominium, choose an agent with expertise selling apartments to potential homeowners. Because you will want … (2 comments)
ca: REPEAT BUYER: SELL FIRST OR BUY FIRST? That is the Question!
- 12/27/09 04:50 PM
The year 2010 is going to be an excellent year for the repeat buyer to move up in this down market. The Hemet - San Jacinto real estate marketplace is a field of dreams for repeat buyers with equity in their existing homes. I have been covering various aspects of this concept in a number of articles I've recently written.In this article, I want to answer the question many Hemet - San Jacinto homeowners contemplate and need to know how to proceed. The question, of course, "Should I sell my current home before I buy?" and then, "What Happens if I … (1 comments)
When looking at the number of listings that have come on the market over the past 5 years you can see that we have sold an awful lot more of our inventory than we have replenished The CURRENT ACTIVE INVENTORY in SAN JACINTO, CA consists of ONLY 228 ACTIVE Listings of which only 50 are REO Bank Owned homes for sale, per the MLS as of the time of the writing of this article. … (0 comments)
ca: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Home Electrical System
- 12/26/09 05:12 AM
As a REALTOR I have my own level of expertise and that is selling Hemet - San Jacinto, CA real estate. Perhaps the most important aspect of my job is to not be all things to all people. The key to my success in real estate is having professionals that I can call upon to do the things I do not claim to be an expert in.Case in point - you do not want to ask me advice on a homes electrical system...but if your are in the need to learn about your home electrical system, read this article and you will thank … (2 comments)
ca: What Should I Do to Prepare My Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home For Sale?
- 12/23/09 02:39 AM
Start by finding out its worth. Contact a Top Agent for a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on the recent real estate selling price of similar Hemet - San Jacinto, CA neighborhood properties. Or get a certified appraiser to provide an appraisal.My own personal speciality is to provide a proprietary Master Market Analysis, or MMA - it's like a CMA on steroids. Next, get busy working on the home's appearance. You want to make sure it is in the best condition possible for showing to prospective buyers so that you can get top dollar. This means fixing or … (4 comments)
ca: Repeat Buyer Search Criteria for 2010 Planning
- 12/23/09 02:38 AM
Well, I came up with an idea yesterday for creating a new niche in the Hemet - San Jacinto Real Estate marketplace - one that I believe no one is targeting. You can read the general outline of this untapped market at the article I published, called - 2010 - Creating a New Niche in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA Real Estate Marketplace.Well, this has been consuming brain cells in the back of my brain and with some simple playing around this morning - I have figured out how to identify those who fall into this market...and it was … (6 comments)
ca: Questions to Ask an agent Interested in Selling Your Hemet - San Jacinto CA Home
- 12/22/09 04:56 AM
Questions to Ask an agent Interested in Selling Your Hemet - San Jacinto CA Home When considering the sale of your Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA home you should Interview at least three local agents who sell homes in your community. Ask them about the following: Home Value. The agents should inspect the home and prepare a written Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA. The report will cover similar homes to yours based on age, size, features and location. The other homes considered will include Active MLS Listings, Sold MLS Listings in the last 3 months and Pending MLS Listings to … (4 comments)
ca: Price Reduction - Bank Owned Sr. Condo
- 12/21/09 08:26 AM
618 W. Villa Chapparral Rd, San Jacinto CA, 92583 Nice place for sale - check out this bank owned (REO) home for sale...this real estate must be occupied by at least one person who is 55+ or older... So, there is a door from the garage that opens right next to the front door making it near direct access to the interior of the home. The Unit sits on the corner, so you only have a neighbor on one side. If you want to further your education (or maybe get at job at the place) you are only 1 block from Mt. San … (3 comments)
ca: The dream of home ownership still exists and still makes sense …GOOD sense!
- 12/20/09 05:49 PM
In the Hemet - San Jacinto CA marketplace there are excellent opportunities for home ownership.In San Jacinto, CA, we even have a city sponsored first time buyer program where the city will contribute, as a grant, 6% of the purchase price of a San Jacinto home. There are very few restrictions on this grant and decisions are made quickly.The grant money can be used for either the down payment, closing costs or a combination of both.Call me at 951-443-6259 to find out more and get the process started before the City of San Jacinto runs out of funds.
The are … (2 comments)
ca: When is the Best Time to Sell a Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home?
- 12/20/09 05:47 PM
The best time to sell a home in the Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Valley is when you are ready, or when you must. That is, when you have outgrown the space in your current home, or you prefer to trade down to something larger or smaller. Perhaps your martial or family status has changed, which necessitates a move, or you need to relocate for a job. Market conditions also play a role, as do seasonal conditions. For example, your chances of getting top dollar for your home are more likely in a seller's market, when demand outweighs supply, than in a buyer's … (1 comments)
ca: What Else Should I Know About Selling my Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home?
- 12/20/09 05:47 PM
Once your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home is available to be shown, strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors and grungy bathrooms. Remember, you never know when a buyer will want to see your home - and there may not be anyone at home to make the necessary arrangements.Realize, too, that your life will be temporarily inconvenienced, when selling real estate. When an agent-yours as well as others-calls wishing to bring a buyer to … (1 comments)
ca: Some of the Costs Associated with Buying and Selling a Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home
- 12/20/09 05:45 PM
It does not matter if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Hemet - San Jacinto CA marketplace, there are going to be costs associated with the transaction. There are times when the seller will cover the costs for the buyer or perhaps the buyer may even be eligible for a grant, such as the one that the City of San Jacinto is currently offering for First Time Homebuyers. I have a local expert, Hilary Wilkinson form Patrion Mortgage (Altura Credit Union) that knows more about all of the various programs and assistance available than anyone I … (0 comments)
ca: Is a Quick Sale of My Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home Possible in a Slow Real Estate Market?
- 12/20/09 08:23 AM
When selling a home in any real estate market, one of the most important things to consider is price. You may want to reduce the price of your home or, at the very beginning, set it at a low price that will generate more buyer interest. You will best be served by getting in front of the market, when trying to sell your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home rather than chasing the market with price reductions.Cash is often an incentive, both for the buyer as well as the agent. You could offer the buyer a $1,000 to $2,000 decorating rebate … (3 comments)
ca: Should I Sell My Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Home First or Wait Until I Have Bought Another Home?
- 12/20/09 03:27 AM
This is a tough decision, but the answer will depend on your personal situation, as well as the condition of the local Hemet - San Jacinto CA housing market at that time. If you put your home on the real estate market first, you may have to scramble to find another one before settlement, which could cause you to buy a house that does not meet all your requirements. If you cannot find another home, you may need to move twice, temporarily staying with relatives or in a hotel. On the other hand, if you make an offer to buy first, … (3 comments)
ca: 2010 - Creating a New Niche in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA Real Estate Marketplace
- 12/19/09 03:47 PM
2010 - Creating a New Niche in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA Real Estate MarketplaceI just love it when the local Hemet - San Jacinto real estate market slows down for the winter and over the holidays. Not only does it give me more quality time with my loved ones, but I get to spend the time looking hard at my business to see what I have done - good and bad - and what I want to change and add to the business model for the new year - 2010.I find it exciting . . . especially when … (10 comments)
ca: Insurance Tips for Hemet - San Jacinto, CA Buyers and Sellers
- 12/19/09 09:13 AM
When buying or selling real estate in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA it is important to do your own due diligence on any home you want to purchase. . . or if you are the seller make sure you disclose what needs to be disclosed!I want to take the opportunity to refer a local 2nd Generation Hemet - San Jacinto, Ca Allstate Agent - Nathan Giddings. He is very knowledgeable about all things homeowner insurance and is my 'go to guy' whenever I have an insurance question.
I'm not an insurance expert, just a simple homeowner who has … (1 comments)
ca: Avoid Foreclosure - Options to Pursue, Scams to Avoid
- 12/19/09 02:19 AM
As an active REALTOR® in the Hemet San Jacinto, CA real estate marketplace, I am repeatedly asked specific questions about today's real estate market - especially in today's economy. In an effort to provide more information to my community, I am publishing this Top 5 in Real Estate Social Networking Systemsm "e-Article," in which I provide useful real estate information to my real estate networks. If you find the enclosed information beneficial to your family and friends, I encourage you to forward it to your "social network" as well. Avoid Foreclosure - Options to Pursue, Scams to Avoid If you are behind-or … (6 comments)
ca: Moving Up in a Down Market - What the Media Isn't Telling You about Real Estate
- 12/18/09 03:55 PM
As an active REALTOR® in the Hemet San Jacinto, Ca real estate marketplace, I am repeatedly asked specific questions about today's real estate market - especially in today's economy. In an effort to provide more information to my community, I am publishing this Top 5 in Real Estate Social Networking Systemsm "e-Article," in which I provide useful real estate information to my real estate networks. If you find the enclosed information beneficial to your family and friends, I encourage you to forward it to your "social network" as well. Moving Up in a Down Market - What the Media Isn't Telling You … (9 comments)
ca: How to Prepare for Home Ownership - San Jacinto Valley, CA...
- 12/16/09 05:32 PM
The new year and the second decade of the 21st century is only a few days away. Doesn't seem that long ago that we were all panicked at the Y2K bug possibilities and the unknown of the 21st Century. Certainly with the events of 9/11 and the wars in the Middle East, it has not been Utopia.Life does go on, and here we are near the bottom of one of the worst economic cycles this great nation has ever experienced - and we still are not clear if the real estate market in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA will … (0 comments)
ca: The Creature Called "Google" Grows and Grows...Despite a Downturn Economy
- 12/15/09 03:45 PM
Google is an amazing creature...it seems as if it is impossible to stop it's growth - yet most of what it does is free for the user. Google has become a way of life for many who use the Internet - on either a personal or professional level...and in most cases both. What started as a fast and accurate search engine has literally changed all things Internet. What they did not create on their own - they acquired with very generous payday for those who were lucky enough to be bought out.I love Google.So flipping through and researching I came across a … (22 comments)
A universal question that homeowners everywhere, including the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA, must ask themselves as they prepare to either buy or sell a home - a decision that will have an impact on their lives for years to come.
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