What to Do When Your Offer Is Accepted in Orange County

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So your offer on a home just got accepted. Now what?

For starters, everything just got real. It's time to buy and it can be an overwhelming experience. We don't want a buyer to spend multiple weeks finding a home and making an offer only to get freaked out when it's accepted, and back out. You might not be able to find another great property. I've compiled a list of three ways to create more certainty during the buying process and make you more comfortable.

1. Get pre-approved. So many buyers want to see what's out there before getting pre-approved, and that's the exact wrong way to buy. When you get pre-approved, you learn about what kind of loan you'll get, what the monthly payment will be, and what the lender is like. You'll know exactly what you can afford, creating certainty and clarity, which creates confidence.
2. Go back to your motivation. What made you want to move in the first place? Hate renting? Hate making your landlord rich? You wanted to paint but couldn't? Rent went up every single year? Knowing your reasons will make you excited again when your offer is accepted - no buyer's remorse.
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3. You have to understand what you really want. We have buyers come in and tell me they work in Irvine and are looking for a home in a 15-mile radius. That's a big radius that brings up a lot of areas, communities, and price points. If you're not totally sure about the area you're looking in, you might have second thoughts when your offer is accepted.

These steps will help you feel more comfortable, confident and reassured of your big decision when your offer is accepted. If you have any more questions about the buying process or how to handle an offer, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to help you out.

Don’t Hire the Same Agent Twice!

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Are you seriously going to hire the same agent again?! Maybe you’ve probably tried to sell your home unsuccessfully, and your listing expired. If so, you’ve probably received calls from agents about this. I make these phone calls myself, and that’s why I’m here. I like to learn what people want to accomplish and find a plan to help them achieve their goals. In fact, a lot of our business comes from people who unsuccessfully tried to sell in the past, so I know the dynamic of the sale.

One thing I hear all the time when I make this call is: “Thanks for the call, Robert, but we’re going to be listing with the same agent.” I tell people I understand, but I always ask what the agent will do differently the second time to get your home sold?
I bring this up because it brings up some reasonable concerns. If an agent has your home listed for three to six months and was unable to sell, it’s likely that they’ve exhausted all their marketing strategies.

If your home doesn’t sell, I highly recommend you interview two or three other agents to understand what other people do to get homes sold. Every agent is not created equally!
We have different networks, marketing strategies and personalities. Take a look at what we have to offer. Feel free to reach out today or share this information with anyone you think it may be beneficial to.

4 Ways to Get Your Home Sold in 30 Days or Less

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Before we talk about a crucial strategy in the Orange County area, I want to talk about some important things happening in the local housing market.

The savviest buyers understand rates are long term. Although you buy a home once, rates determine how much you pay on a monthly basis. Securing a low rate is in everybody’s best interest. That’s why the smart consumers are buying now to lock in historically low interest rates.

Inventory is low and demand is high. We have more buyers looking at fewer homes. Because homes are more likely to sell for top dollar, it’s a seller’s market. However, even in this market, I see homes sitting on the MLS for far longer than they should. That’s why I’ve come up with four simple, effective ways to sell your home in 30 days or less.

• Positioning/price: Conduct research. Work with your agent to determine a fair, aggressive price based on similar properties that have sold previously. What does competition look like? Does your home need repairs or upgrades? If you do so correctly, you’ll likely receive multiple offers within the first week of listing.

• Exposure: Oftentimes, agents stick a sign in the front yard and add a property to the MLS, only to pray the home will sell. However, a qualified agent needs to do more than that. Because real estate is global, your home needs to be marketed online (especially on social media) with professional photography and videography.

• Buyer’s emotions: Tap into how the consumer feels about your home. Your agent should help you reduce clutter, stage your home, and offer other suggestions to add value. This is the biggest factor since it can maximize profits. Although the market is hot, you have the potential to earn up to 15% more by connecting to the buyer emotionally.

• Incentivize: Reward the buyer’s agent accordingly. Offer a commission they’re comfortable with. Don’t neglect the agent bringing you the buyer! A buyer’s agent can steer their buyer away if it isn’t a fair business deal.

That’s how you sell for top dollar in a short amount of time! If you’re thinking about buying or selling an Orange County home, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to serve your local real estate needs and answer any questions you might have.