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WELCOME TO THE 2023 HOUSING MARKET

WELCOME TO THE 2023 HOUSING MARKET

by | Jan 9, 2023 |

Due to the current storms we will likely see a delay in kicking off the 2023 selling season so we are 60 days away from getting our first taste of this year’s home values. 2022 3rd and 4th quarter housing numbers are coming out with all indications that Bay Area home...

Has the Real Estate Market gone crazy?

Has the Real Estate Market gone crazy?

by | Sep 29, 2022 |

Market Madness - the real story. If you ask a group of realtors “what’s going on out there in the housing market” you would likely get the answer, “craziness”. Here are a few examples. One of my listings had a 60 day close of escrow. There was a 4 day delay and the...

Pre-Market Showings

Pre-Market Showings

by | Sep 3, 2022 | ,

Pre-Market Showings Pitfalls and Advantages My team and I have been working hard to prepare our client’s Moraga home for sale. A neighbor has been watching the progress and reached out to me for an early showing request. Here are a few things to consider. 1. How close...

Communication is the key

Communication is the key

by | Sep 1, 2022 | ,

In real estate, the client’s #1 need from their agent….COMMUNICATION. No surprise here. Communication is #1 in all relationships. Sincere, open, supportive and timely. Some ideas to enhance communication. 1. Schedule at call, meeting or in some cases a “summit” 😉 2....

Time to Buy?

Time to Buy?

by | Aug 15, 2022 |

At the beginning of July I convinced 75% of my sellers to remove their homes from the market. Due to the pandemic, I predicted we would have “pent up vacation demand” meaning people would leave town more than ever to enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and...

How to choose the right agent

How to choose the right agent

by | Aug 10, 2022 |

Seller Tip. Multiple Counter Offers are back - how to choose the right agent. Multiple counter offers have returned as sellers attempt to create a more competitive environment to negotiate a sale at or over the list price. But sellers should be careful because they...

How the market has changed

How the market has changed

by | Aug 6, 2022 |

In mid-July of this year my buyer was the first to make an offer on a home listed at $1,599,000. The home had been on the market for 10 days with ‘“a few disclosure packets out” per the listing agent but no offers. We submitted on Monday with hopes of having the...