What Both Buyers & Sellers Should Know About Our Present Market


Buyers and sellers alike have a lot to gain at this moment in our real estate market—but waiting could come at a cost. Find out how in today’s message.

Let’s first take a look at what we’re seeing from the market with respect to buyers.

The paralysis that has gripped buyers for a while now is still present, but, fortunately, the market is beginning to pick up again. This is to say that if you’ve already spoken to a lender, you’re in prime position to buy, and you see a house that ticks off all the boxes, we suggest you jump at the opportunity to buy.

As we’re sure you’re aware, rates have recently been characterized by volatility, so passing on an opportunity now might just hurt your affordability at a later date. Homes that are priced congruently with market conditions and show well are all but guaranteed to sell.

Now, let’s turn our attention to the seller-oriented side of the market.

Firstly, inventory is growing. Late April and early May is always the most active selling season and, as such, you can expect to see a major surge come onto the market. Sellers that wish to stay in front of this market frenzy and receive top dollar with relatively low competition would be well advised to list their home in this two-month window.

We’ve found that, at the same time last year, average days on market was at 52 days. Contrast that to our current average: 102 days.

In a few words, now presents a wonderful opportunity, whatever your real estate goals may be for 2019.

At 2:44 in the video, you can view a slide that shows the average days on market according to price range at this time for Orange County.

As previously mentioned, mortgage rates have been many things of late, but predictable isn’t one of them. As a seller, you’ll want your home to get snatched up off the market now—while rates are still at historical lows. Sure, you might not time it perfectly, but serious buyers who know what they qualify for will submit an offer on your property if it’s to their liking.

Only homes that are competitively priced, show like a model, and have the highest market exposure will sell for top dollar. Every seller wants top dollar, but very few put forth the time and effort to put out a high-quality product.

In a few words, now presents a wonderful opportunity, whatever your real estate goals may be for 2019.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home and you have any specific questions about how to get started, please shoot us an email. We’d be happy to help!
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Location: Irvine, CA, USA

The 2 Main Reasons Listings Fail to Sell


If you’ve ever tried and failed to sell your home, we’d like to help you out using our proven system for listing success.

Regardless of market conditions, there are always two key factors to blame when listings fail to sell.

These factors are price and exposure. If you tried and failed to sell in the past, it’s very likely your listing was hindered by one (or both) of these things.

That said, this doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Often, it’s the agent who’s to blame. If an agent wasn’t able to create sufficient exposure for your home, then the fact that it failed to sell falls squarely on their shoulders—not yours.


Over the past 13 years, we have developed a strategy specifically designed to rebrand and relist properties that failed to sell the first time they hit the market.

Thankfully, not all agents are the same. Our team has a proven system for guiding sellers to success. Not only do we help develop a pricing strategy that is fair and effective, but we also utilize top marketing techniques to position your home in front of as many potential buyers as possible.

In fact, over the past 13 years, we have developed a strategy specifically designed to rebrand and relist properties that failed to sell the first time they hit the market. If you’ve ever been in this position, we would love the opportunity to help.

And, as always, if you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Location: Irvine, CA, USA

Are You Holding On to Unrealistic Expectations?


Experts agree that home prices are set to keep rising in the near future, so buyers waiting around for lower values should know that now’s the time to act.

A lot of buyers recently seem to be holding their breath in hopes that home prices will soon drop.

However, according to top economists, this isn’t likely to happen anytime soon. In fact, the opposite will most likely occur.
 
Appreciation may be slowing, but values are still projected to continue rising over time. With that said: Stop waiting around for prices to drop.

If you’re looking to strike a deal and find the perfect home, now is the time to act. No one has a crystal ball, but it’s fairly likely that the deal you’d be able to earn today is better than what you could secure a year from now. The future is uncertain, but the opportunities available in our current market are clear. Rates are still at historic lows, affordability is still high, and there are plenty of great properties out there right now.

If you’re looking to strike a deal and find the perfect home, now is the time to act.

Why wait? If you see something you love, make a move. It’s a great time to buy, and our team would love to help.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Location: Irvine, CA, USA

What’s the Biggest Mistake Most Sellers Make?


What’s the biggest mistake today’s sellers make? Allow us to explain in this quick message.

When it comes to selling a home, there is one major mistake most people make. What is this mistake? It’s simple: Most people fail to prepare their homes for the market before they list. Every single seller I’ve spoken to wants to maximize their equity and sell for top dollar, but their actions aren’t consistent with their goals. Very rarely do these same sellers follow through by adequately preparing their property.

Buyers will offer higher prices when they have an emotional connection to a property, and these emotional connections don’t happen by mistake. It takes a well-staged, decluttered, and depersonalized home to capture the attention of potential buyers in our market. They fall in love with the space because they can imagine themselves living in it.

If you haven’t prepared your home ahead of time, it’s pretty unlikely this will happen.

The good news is that preparing a home for the market doesn’t mean you have to do a complete rehaul of every single room. All it takes is some strategic adjustments.

The time it takes to prepare a property is well worth it when you consider the results these preparations will bring.

Making minor repairs, giving the walls a fresh, neutral coat of paint, and thoroughly cleaning each room will make a massive impact on your success. Each of these things will boost your chance of earning top dollar, while simultaneously ensuring that buyers will have a strong first impression when they step foot in your home.

And if you go the extra mile by hiring a professional stager, you’ll be in an even better position. Stagers know what it takes to present a home in its best light.

Homes that are staged and feel move-in ready also sell more quickly than homes that aren’t. So, in short, the time it takes to prepare a property is well worth it when you consider the results these preparations will bring.

If you want top dollar, don’t make this major mistake. Make sure you prepare your home before you list.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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