Archive for April, 2008
Preparing Your Home for Sale - Bathrooms
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Not only do buyers consider the number of bathrooms in a home, they also consider the condition of the bathrooms. To make yours show well:
Clean bathrooms from top to bottom. They must be sparkling clean.
Remove stains from sinks, tubs, and toilets.
Polish faucets and repair any that are dripping or leaking.
Unclog slow drains and make sure […]
Only Looking At Short Sales Is Short-Sighted
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Buyers who are looking solely at distressed properties may not be getting the “good deal” they are looking for. So many people are constantly viewing sites that post homes in foreclosure or that are bank owned thinking that this is where they will find good deals. Just because a property is a short sale, in foreclosure, or is bank owned […]
Sellers, Set Yourself Apart From the Rest
Monday, April 21st, 2008With the current buyer’s market and the amount of available inventory, sellers need to do what they can to set themselves apart from their competition. One way to do that is to have a pre-listing home inspection.
It is always recommended that a buyer get a home inspection during the contingency period of the contract. The purpose of this […]
Lake Forest Is Now A “Destination” City
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008I was showing property the other day to a young man who is moving from North Orange County. He wanted to see condos for sale in Lake Forest and Laguna Hills. While we were out looking, he told me that a few years ago he would not have even considered Lake Forest. But now with The […]
Should I Replace My Teal Carpeting Before I List My House?
Sunday, April 13th, 2008A friend recently asked me this question. My advise was to remember the Internet. Over 80% of buyers start their search for a home on the Internet and most will only look at the listings with photos. You know, “a picture is worth a thousand words”.
Although the teal blue carpet may look great with your decor, many people […]
Going Green in Lake Forest
Thursday, April 10th, 2008So many of us are interested in protecting the environment and ourselves with the use of “green” buildings. The City of Lake Forest supports this effort and has provided an excellent resource for information on going green on its website. The site includes a list of “5 Things Everyone Can Do To Go Green”. Even […]
Can I Use the “Walk-thru” As A Way To Get Out of the Deal?
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008The “walk-thru”, also known as the “Verification of Property Condition”, is typically done about 5 to 7 days before escrow closes. The RPA-CA, California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, is the contract generally used in purchasing residential property. According to the RPA-CA, the property is sold “in its present physical condition as of the date of […]
Buyer states: “I’m waiting for prices to go down”.
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Price is important. But, please, look at the whole picture! Look at all the factors involved in a real estate purchase.
Yes, the price is really important, but so are the mortgage rates. It is possible for prices to go down further and for rates to go up. In this case, the house payment on a piece of […]