thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Be In The Know: You're Buying a Used Home
- 05/29/23 09:36 AM
The advice I share with all buyers, first-time to very experienced is:
"You're Buying a Used Home, you're going to discover some deferred maintenance and perceived needed updates."
You have three choices when buying any home when it comes to repairs:
Accept the deferred maintenance. Negotiate the deferred maintenance.
With new construction it's even easier, no negotiating, you just point them out on the *"blue tape tour". Walk Away from the deferred maintenance and cancel the escrow.
1. Acceptance: Why would you accept the house as-is? The number one reason is the sellers, at least in **CA, say "take it or leave it" … (14 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Before You Reject That VA Loan-Backed Offer...
- 05/28/23 08:10 AM
Memorial Day:
Remembering with Respect and Gratitude
And get current with your knowledge of the VA loan, it's not your Daddy's VA, it's very much like a conventional loan these days:
No down payment assistance required by the seller. Not limited to $0 down; VA borrowers are putting
up to $100,000 down these days Appraisals are quicker and more flexible to today's market values. Appraisal contingencies can be waived, even with the VA Amendatory Clause. Borrowers can pay for repairs, including termite (just not the report ironically).
I make all these claims from writing 65% of my offers per year with VA loans … (16 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Facts Not Fears: Recessions Are Friendly To Real Estate
- 05/28/23 07:25 AM
Recessions Are Friendly To Real Estate
Good for real estate and great for buyers (and then by default sellers too)!
People are talking about a potential recession in this country and while I can’t tell you when, or even if a recession will take place, (it may have already begun), many experts are calling for a short, mild recession by the end of the year.
You’ll be surprised to know that it may mean good things for real estate !
Did you know rates fell in each of the last six recession in this country?
That means historically in a recession rates have come down!
But, that … (10 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Facts Not Fears / Common Sense Not Clickbait
- 05/12/23 04:21 PM
NO Crash in San Diego, suffice to say no crash in CA ...
in fact there's New Boom Hitting San Diego!Inventory is lower than 1999 levels.Last 5 offers competed against avg. 12 offers!Multiple offers and overbids are back!
NO, still NO Crash, New Boom Hitting San Diego!Showings are back up above pre-pandemic levels.Multiple offers, Stubborn Sellers and overbids are back!If you're waiting for rates to drop,
you're just waiting for prices to keep going up!
Buy Now, Refi Later!
When you rent, you're paying a mortgage.You're just unfortunately paying your landlord's mortgage...not your own.
Why not pay your own mortgage?
Because in The 2023 San … (11 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Jan, 🤔 Feb, 🙄 Mar, 😱 April...and May 😅 Showers Brought May Flowers
- 05/11/23 07:35 AM
Our May Active Rain Contest is about The May Flowers
Brought To Us By The April Showers.
We had a lot of showers this year - mostly a blessing!
Brought to Us By The Fabulous Debe Maxwell, CRS
Shower Power:
🌷🌹 Flaunt Your Fabulous Blooms 🌸🌺
Brought to Life by April Showers! 🌧🌨🌦
One of the biggest perks of moving from The Bay Area to San Diego was the ability to finally grow tropical flowers and plants. The love affair with this class of gardening that was created in me as a kid in Hawai'i. Now as a kid that got to grow up visiting my … (24 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: How Not To Suck 😅 At Listings 2
- 05/04/23 09:18 AM
Welcome to my multi-part series on
How Not To Suck At Listings
Lesson 2 Price It Right!!!
So often I see Days on Market that are unnecessary. Sellers and Listing Agents living in denial will say it needs more open houses, more advertising, more this, more that; it's the market, etc.
You can blame it all, but...
It's your price!
99% of the time, price adjustments solve your problem.
Now in the 1% I've improved homes through staging, paint, clutter removal, power washing and cleaning in conjunction with pricing it correctly. But, if I'm sitting too long with no showings or showings with no offers and practically speaking, … (14 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: How Not To Suck 😅 At Listings 1
- 05/04/23 09:00 AM
Welcome to my multi-part series on
How Not To Suck At Listings
Lesson 1 Professional PHOTOS!!!
If you're using your mobile phone with no photography background, without editing software, if you're not maxing out the photo count on your MLS and if you shoot vertically instead of horizontally...
yes - sadly *you suck!
Your sellers and your listings deserve professional photography representation,
professional equipment and an eye for framing the best angles, proper light, perspectives that showcase and eliminate detractors.
This is a real property currently for sale in San Diego:
Asking Price: $3,390,000 Reduced to $3,090,000 after 31 Days on the Market.
Over priced and … (23 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: You Never Forget Your First Time
- 04/10/23 04:41 PM
Not long ago I was afforded the opportunity to sit down with Gary Keller,
Founder of Keller Williams Real Estate and was so fortunate to be interviewed by the man himself!
This was done for his forthcoming book "Storytelling About Home Selling".
He specifically wanted to know about my first-time buyer experience as an unlicensed real estate investor: Here's how it went...
Gary: "Thomas What made you decide to buy your first home?"
TJN: "I was renting a 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom 800 sq.ft. 1924 house in The Bay Area city of San Mateo, CA and was studying real estate through a … (40 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: What Are 18 Overlooked Costs Of Buying A Home?
- 04/09/23 12:15 PM
You need the trusted advice from your local area expert, your REALTOR®, to help you navigate today's market. We are seeing so many changes in the market, we literally adapt to a new market about every 3-6 months these days. As your trusted advisor, I have your best interest at heart, in fact, "I've got your six covered!"
Buying a primary residence home is emotional. I can share that no matter how many time I buy a principle property I get emotionally involved. It's after all going to be my personal residence.
Yet, when I buy rental property, I have no emotional feelings … (16 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: Do You Hear A Drip?
- 03/10/23 07:03 AM
"Learn to laugh at your troubles
and you will never run out
of things to laugh at."
~ Lyn Karol REALTOR of Coldwell Banker, Nevada
Your action for today
is to find some humor in one of your challenges.
Whiskey reminded me of this quote last weekend, as I stood in a small pond of water in my dining room of our La Jolla Townhome! Pipe burst!
Our upstairs shower had a pipe burst and we came home to a waterfall and pond in our dining room. We shut off the water, called the HOA, used every rag and car wash towel in the garage to soak … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: Someone Always Sees Possible; Will You?
- 03/02/23 08:22 AM
"Opportunities are never lost. The other fellow takes those you miss."
~ Author Unknown
Your action for today is to take an opportunity that presents itself to you. Preparation allows you to seize opportunity when the unprepared hesitate.
The time to get ready is now, because you never know when opportunity knocks next.
Be Ready For It!
Design An Extraordinary Day!
👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈
We work 100% By Referral!
Our experienced team is coached by the #1 business
coaching company in North America:
Buffini & Company for over 20 years!
All our properties come with 3D Virtual Tours
and Professional Photography,
Marketing and Negotiating Skills...
most agents do not possess!
Contact us … (9 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: Preach With Your Paws
- 02/23/23 06:22 PM
"Preach With Your Feet NOT With Your Mouth..."
Our Minister used to say that to us every Sunday.
"To have a curable illness and to leave it untreated except for prayer
is like sticking your hand in a fire and asking God to remove the flame."
Author, Sandra L. Douglas
Your action for today is to add some action to your prayers.
Whiskey allowed me to chime in here...
Action not words: In my lowest moments, and I'm talking tragic moments:
I prayed. Prayer and Faith are very important to me...because I knew my higher power had a plan for me-I just couldn't see it yet in those moments.
Ahh but my … (24 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: The Silence of The Wise
- 02/22/23 08:06 AM
"He who truly knows has no occasion to shout."
Leonardo da Vinci
If only the media, politicians and internet trolls would abide this advice.
Your action for today is to look for an area where you have doubts.
How are you approaching it? Is there something that you could do differently
that would be more effective? Become a master of your craft; know your market, your numbers; plot your path.
Design An Extraordinary Day!
👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈
We work 100% By Referral!
Our experienced team is coached by the #1 business
coaching company in North America:
Buffini & Company for over 20 years!
All our properties come with … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: Joy Beats Happiness
- 02/20/23 12:07 PM
"There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy."
Writer, Robert Louis Stevenson
Your action for today
is to deliberately choose the actions or attitude
that will result in you experiencing joy throughout the day.
We can't always choose happiness; it's extremal,
But JOY is internal and our choice we largely control within.
Design An Extraordinary Day!
👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈
We work 100% By Referral!
Our experienced team is coached by the #1 business
coaching company in North America:
Buffini & Company for over 20 years!
All our properties come with 3D Virtual Tours
and Professional Photography,
Marketing and Negotiating Skills...
most agents do not possess!
Contact us for a pressure-FREE consultation.
More … (13 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Whiskey's Wisdom: Will Beats Strength
- 02/19/23 08:38 AM
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength,
not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
Football Coach, Vince Lombardi
Your action for today
is to look at an area where you want to improve
and see if you have the will - and not just the desire, to do it.
I've literally heard speakers and coaches teach methods and systems
and then live their lives contrary - never meet your heroes I suppose.
But, I can share there will be peaks and valleys with your will, but
never quit. You can pause, just do not quit - … (19 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: The Specialist Discovers Riches in The Niches
- 01/28/23 09:04 AM
The question was asked today, and a very good question at that, because it's a focused and purposeful result-seeking question many should consider in their own businesses when deciding to work in a niche-market.
Candice A. Donofrio Thank you for allowing me to use your question here.
Candice asked:
"If you were an agent wanting to go into a different, specialized area of practice, how would you attract seller clients?"
For example, you've been in general real estate for a while and you really want to attract builders and developers. How do you present yourself as the one to … (8 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Schedule Your Priorities
- 01/16/23 07:12 PM
Lou always had sage advice and this one warranted a re-blog given the time of year. There's still time to get your 2023 Game Plan activated.
I think my old friend Lou Ludwig's words of wisdom are a perfect reminder of
how to plan your year and schedule success.
I miss our late night exchanges Lou, but you're still inspiring us in 2023!
Much Love and fond memories.
Motivational Power Quote
Schedule Your Priorities
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule,
but to schedule your priorities.”
Stephen Covey 1932 - 2012, American Author, Speaker
and Businessman
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: San Diego, CA Real Estate Market Report: December 2022
- 01/06/23 08:30 AM
Home Prices in San Diego, CA for December 2022
Real estate market data for San Diego, CA
provided by Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR®
of Big Block Realty San Diego
America's Finest City - San Diego Home Prices
We have seen 7 straight months of listing price softening on home prices in San Diego; however not county-wide and we're expecting this trend to reverse between January and June 2023 as rates already begin to drop! If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in San Diego but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a … (2 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Honored, Humbled and Hell Yes I'm Bragging 😂
- 01/04/23 05:35 PM
I was pleasantly surprised on Facebook today by Big Block Realty, I didn't even know we did this type of thing, but all 3 owners of the company were behind it!
I do not feel like a Top 10 agent, and I hope I never do. The motivation for me lies in the search for excellence, which I've yet to experience... but much joy I do have on my journey to achieve it!
Our Big Block Realty ‘Agent Spotlight’ for this week goes out to the incredible, Thomas Joseph Nelson Jr ! "It's clear that Thomas has a strong work ethic, something we have seen … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor bay park: Open Houses Are Not Necessary to Sell Homes
- 12/19/22 11:08 AM
Do Open Houses Work?
Do Open Houses Sell Homes?
Why do people still host them?
Open Houses Are Not Necessary to Sell Homes
in San Diego. Here's The Dirty Secret About'em:By the way neither is Zillow necessary, but that's a topic for another blog on: wasting your time & energy.
Open houses are a waste of time for both the sellers and often the listing agent and entirely unnecessary to sell a home in the digital age. With photos, video, 3-D walkthroughs, drone video and sales histories online, you can walk-through most any property, see it's elevated view and street view from the … (11 comments)
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