thomas j nelson realtor: Coming Soon In Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA 92109
- 04/27/20 12:38 PM
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Coming This Friday, May 1, 2020
4730 Noyes St San Diego CA 92109
Say Hello to a Good-Buy in PB, 2017-renovated, turnkey 1-level "Villa Del Rey" condo with "roommate floor plan". The elegantly redone kitchen boasts newer white Shaker cabinet faces, granite counters, travertine floors, & dishwasher. 1 Car underground parking and storage unit.
The bathroom(s) updates: vanity, granite counters, travertine floors, & more. Designer two-tone paint, oversize living room & bedrooms, newer "Distressed Strand" bamboo engineered wood floors, solid panel doors, mirror wardrobes & a balcony to relax outside.
VA Approved YES! FHA, sorry … (11 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Zooming (Safely) Through a Tour of Homes in San Diego, CA
- 04/25/20 06:25 PM
Back To Work! Zooming (Safely) Through a Tour of Homes in San Diego, CA
I performed my first Zoom tour today with 3 buyers watching me
tour them through 4 houses.
It took 90 minutes longer than it would have if we were all
attending in person, but it felt great to keep my clients, myself
and ultimately our families safe.
All 4 properties were vacant. The tour took 2.5 hours.
I called 3 listing agents Friday and called one on the fly today as we added a fourth property mid tour. We discussed my typical due diligence questions and COVID-protocols.
One asked me for our new COVID-19 CAR Form … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: I'm Over The Magnified Virus Image; But How Are We Looking Magnified?
- 04/19/20 06:07 PM
We've Seen the Virus Magnified;
How Are We Looking Magnified?
The Magnifying Glass...
Is it Revealing Our Character or Our Cracks?
The pandemic is a magnifying glass and it's trained on us - mankind.
It has exposed people, revealed who they are during change, uncertainty and fear.
Some folks are very Positive and Uplifting, others are Chicken Little and their sky is falling.
Some people have vanished-where'd they go?
They do not return calls, texts or emails...why?
Others are more present than ever, funny and encouraging calls, posts and videos, etc.
Some people are performing amazing acts of kindness, charitable efforts and fun videos to lift our spirits. Other are spreading selfish negativity, doubt and fear.
I … (25 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Beating The Bored Game
- 04/14/20 07:09 AM
Beating The Board Bored Game
(with board games and much, much more)!
(Updated Content Added 4/23/2020)
We all are re-learning to pull together and support one another – while also taking care of our families, our friends and ourselves.
I have assembled a list of ideas and activities* intended to help you connect, reenergize and make a positive difference in the community and in your own home.
#SupportSmallBusiness We (my bride & I) have been shopping local Farmer's Market ytpe stores over big chains and supporting local restaurants with take out and delivery orders over national franchises.
We have been engaging in these activities over the past month and thought … (23 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: How To Survive the “FREE RENT” Pandemic in CA!
- 04/09/20 05:48 PM
How To Survive the “FREE RENT” Pandemic in CA!
(Please forgive the format, Active Rain Gremlins jacked up this post)
WARNING! The information below is not for bleeding hearts, it's for property owners that have helped provid ehousing, improved comps and contibuted to their local economy. These are tough facts and educated opinions regarding a plague we’re facing in CA and it’s not COVID-19. If you don’t own rental property, please share this with someone that does: clients, friends, relatives (in CA).
Below, I’m summarizing the 90-minute AOA video-
(Apartment Owners Association) included here.
Rent Control: The problem it creates “Tenant Welfare”. The difference between what … (7 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Health, Housing & The Health of Housing in San Diego Week 4/COVID-19
- 04/09/20 07:02 AM
Health, Housing & The Health of Housing
in San Diego, CA Week 4/COVID-19
To Sell Or Not To Sell?
Housing continues to be a low supply, demand remains high = it's a seller's market still in most of San Diego's sought after neighborhoods under $1,300,000. Buyers are still buying under the guise that maybe some homeowners are more negotiable right now and definitely there is less competition. Meanwhile, per our MLS sold homes - are selling between 98.3% and 99.2% of their asking prices on average, with certain neighborhoods reporting as low as 93% while others as much as 104% of asking price. Some of the … (3 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: April Showers Bring May Flowers: San Diego Real Estate Market /Economy
- 04/08/20 05:25 PM
April Showers Bring May Flowers:
The San Diego Real Estate Market & Economy
This Week (4 of COVID-19 Shelter In Place)
San Diego Association of REALTORS weekly update April 8, 2020 brought encouraging FACTS and News:
I'll be sharing Local San Diego, CA stats as well as global stats.
Local Economist Mr. Allan Nevin reports "WE ARE NOT IN A 1929 DEPRESSION" We are in a recession, one we were expecting for some time now, so no surprise here. My feelings are that we'll hardly notice the recession since we're all preoccupied with COVID-19 and the government, unlike any other recession, is providing relief loans / … (7 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: How Realtors Can Fill Their Pipeline During COVID-19
- 04/04/20 07:02 AM
How Realtors Can Fill Their Pipeline During COVID-19 BY SARAH LAYTON | COPYWRITER & INMAN STAR CONTRIBUTORPandemic or not, Sarah provides us with a great list I'd use as a Business Plan for success in 2020 and beyond. We have so much we can accomplish from our home offices while we shelter in place to "flatten the curve".
I've actually been implementing many of these tips below for years, but never more so than the last 3 weeks. I woke up and realized I had neglected some of these fundamentals; a realization that has been making the last 3 weeks extremely busy playing catch up. Calling my … (4 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: The new reality or Day Ten of how we conduct our real estate business...
- 03/30/20 11:53 PM
Endre Barath, Jr. made so many great points in his post today, (good job Endre) I wanted to be a megaphone for his blog post. I'm hoping you will read his motivational message and positive post and share it with your peeps. Leadership and cooler heads will prevail with facts over fear and taking your REALTOR hat off long enough to check in with your peeps using your two ears and one mouth. Let them hear you listen. Please give your comments to Endre's blog.
The new reality or Day Ten of how we conduct our real estate business and business in general under the California Shelter in Place … (6 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Pause, Plan, Pivot, Proceed!
- 03/28/20 01:05 PM
Pause, Plan, Pivot, Proceed!
I’m sharing a philosophy I practice, born of deeply personal events in my life. I’m not preaching at you, nor do I seek converts; I'm simply sharing and I know you can think for yourself...chew the meat and spit out the bones.
I will not buy into the media sensationalized hype, I will not abide negative chicken little people and I will not cower in fear even, though I am aware of the seriousness of this virus and the state of the world. I believe the responsible thing to do is stay home, stay healthy and not hoard supplies. I understand … (26 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Uncertain Times? Certainly Not!
- 03/23/20 09:25 AM
Uncertain Times? Certainly Not!
Remaining positive and productive while staying informed.
I certainly am going to work out daily, as usual. Staying healthy is critical. I just won't do it at the gym. (5 mile hikes with my dog have been my exercise of choice 5x week).
I certainly will shower and dress for work each day. I just have a really short commute to my home office across the hall.
I certainly will limit my exposure to sensationalized, fear mongering news. I will stay informed through a balanced and trusted "mutual fund" of resources.
I certainly will work in my business per "usual". I just won't … (45 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: CAR Attorney: RE Agent Activities Not Essential Services
- 03/23/20 06:40 AM
"As we continue to navigate through the daily changes of the coronavirus situation, and the impact on our industry, our goal is to provide you with the tools and information to successfully manage your business.
With the recent ‘Stay at Home’ directive from our Governor, the real estate industry was not deemed an “essential” business, at this time. We recommend that you follow the guidelines outlined in this order, as well as the recommendations from the California Association of REALTORS®" Sent to me from our local board of REALTORS® today.
We are part of the big three immediate basic needs: Food, Shelter & Clothing. However, in … (17 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Are Real Estate Agent Activities Essential Services?
- 03/23/20 06:39 AM
We are part of the big three immediate basic needs: Food, Shelter & Clothing. However, in California (and anywhere else in the USA a state's mandatory "shelter in place" order exists). it's important to know the California law does not, so likely your state doesn't either. Mitigate COVID-19 now for the 2.5 weeks we were ordered to and help us return to health and work sooner, otherwise we're looking at longer shelter in place downtimes. Please read her follow up post too:
CAR Attorney: RE Agent Activities Not Essential Services Does anyone know if real estate agent activities representing sellers and buyers are considered … (15 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Can I Play With Madness? Staying Positive While Working From Home
- 03/20/20 07:56 AM
"I have no choice but to go through this. But, I can choose how I go through this and how I'll feel about myself when ZI look back on it." Thomas J. Nelson
Barry Habib is an mortgage industry executive, and Founder and CEO of MBS Highway. Barry, a well known professional speaker and TV commentator on the Mortgage and Real Estate markets offered some fantastic health, financial, mortgage and real estate advice in an emergency Facebook Live yesterday (March 19,2020). Watch Video Here
I have worked from home on and off for 35 years across 5 careers including the last 1.3 years in real estate. … (35 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: An Open Letter To COVID-19
- 03/18/20 01:53 PM
An open letter to COVID-19 Abundance, Gratitude, Positivity, Inspirational, Resolute, Opportunity, Community, Connection; all words used by the Century Toastmasters today (video meeting) as each member offered up their positive solutions and best practices for today's "new normal COVID-19 world". Allow me to share the "good stuff" we discussed: These are unprecedented times in the COVID-19 world. We will persevere if we remain calm, generous and resolved to do so, no matter our circumstances.We were reminded today that you have the power to turn this moment in time into a great memory! How?Reinvest in you; brush the dust off your … (32 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands: COVID-19 San Diego And California INFO
- 03/15/20 11:44 AM
COVID-19 San Diego And California
As a business owner #SmallBusinessStrong, husband, father and good neighbor I'm staying positive, calm and keeping informed. The risk of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the general San Diego County population remains low. Take precautions, be safe and sane with common sense decisions. It's business as usual for me so far, in fact our real estate market is busier than 2017 when we had seemed to peak. This too shall pass (as did the previous 6 pandemics in the last 17 years). This too shall pass and then how will we remember our actions, behavior, competence … (12 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: Must Have FREE REAL ESTATE BLOG WIDGETS for your blog
- 12/11/19 08:33 PM
What a great list of resources to consider for your blog and maybe website too, provided by MEGAN FAUST!!!
We have all seen the cool blogs on-line with flash animation and all kinds of extra goodies on the sidebar. If you want to add some awesome to your blog or website then take a look at this carefully comprised list of the TOP FREE REAL ESTATE WIDGETS!
You may have heard the word "widget" before but do you really know what a widget is? In simple terms adding a widget (sometimes also referred to as a badge or feed) to your … (6 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: You Get the Talent That You Pay For!
- 10/10/19 11:00 AM
You Get the Talent That You Pay For!
If my work looks easy or I get your home sold in hours not days or weeks, it’s because I’ve spent 21 years (so far) annually training and weekly working in the trenches to have that talent. You pay me for the knowledge, skills and years invested, not the time it took me to get your result. You Get the Talent That You Pay For.
I Love this Parable, author unknown:
A steam ship engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure but how to fix the engine.
Then they … (26 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: August San Diego, CA Calendar of Events 2019
- 07/24/19 09:56 AM
August San Diego, CA Calendar of Events 2019
Julian StarFest 2019 When: Thursday through Saturday, August 1-3 • see website for details
Where: Menghini Winery - 1150 Julian Orchards Dr., Julian, CA
Explore the world of astronomy during the 3-day Julian StarFest. See telescopes and view objects in the night sky, vendors, guest speakers, and camping.
julianstarfest.com
The Empire Strikes Back In Concert When: Thursday and Friday, August 1-2 • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park - 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA
Star Wars shown on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score from the brassy and foreboding Imperial March to … (7 comments)
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thomas j nelson realtor: The I-Buyer Smoke and Mirrors
- 04/30/19 01:12 PM
“Don’t get too comfortable with what you think you know. You have to adapt. You need to plan!” Barry Habib
What home buyers, sellers and REALTORS® need to know about the smoke and mirrors of I-Buyers… my notes from an AMAZING webinar that shines a light on the I-Buyer sites.
I’m sharing my note with you dear reader, not my opinions, taken from this amazing Facebook Live Webinar that was offered on April 17, 2019 by three of the most significant and respected mortgage professionals and REALTOR trainers in our industry.
What is an IBuyers? Glad you asked! An eye buyer is a big … (12 comments)
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