Temecula's Real Estate Blog

Tips For Selling Your House – Clean, Sun, Decorate

Neatness, smells, mellow music, sunlight, and minor repairs are just a few things that will help sell your house

If you really want to sell your home, then try this….. CLEAN YOUR HOUSE!

I just wanted to put a couple thoughts down on paper for those of you who might be thinking of making a move here in the next couple of months. I am forever amazed by the number of homes I see that look like they have never been cleaned, well… okay, they have the “lived in” look. The following are some ideas that might help when you are ready to allow people to see how you live…..

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING
The front door greets the prospective buyer. Make sure it is fresh, clean, and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse.

DECORATE FOR A QUICK SALE
Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. Why try to tell the prospect how your home could look, when you can show him by quickly redecorating? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. You can’t find a better investment when you’re selling than a few cans of paint to brighten it up.

Where Are The Great “Temecula” Real Estate Deals

Real estate is down as much as 52% in some areas of Temeula, but it will go back up.

I get asked this everyday. Everybody wants to steal a house. It is amazing how short our memories are. I was doing some research on market activity for an investor client of mine and I found out some interesting information.

Properties in the city of Temecula are generally selling for 54% of what they sold for in 2006. Murrieta is at 52%, Wildomar is about 48% and Lake Elsinore is about 44%.

For example, I just sold a house here in Temecula in the Wolf Creek Community that is a 2900 ft single story. I just sold this property for 330k. This house was built in 2006 and sold for $549,500. That is a huge discount! Not everyone agrees on what is going on, not even the government nor economists. I personally see the markets in 2009 and going into 2010 as one big ‘half price’ sale.

How To Hire a Real Estate Agent – Tips and Track Record

Always review the track record of an agent before signing a contract with them

HOW DO I CHOOSE AN AGENT?
So you have made the smart decision to hire the best agent you can get, but .. where do you start? Ask, ask, ask —  Consult neighbors, friends and coworkers. Ask how long it took to sell their homes, as well as how reliable and responsive the agent was. Would they use the same agent again?

Track Record
Ask the agent for proof of what they have done in the past; actual statistics from the Real Estate Board, addresses, etc. Don’t just believe the hype on a printed advertisement. Surprisingly enough, there is little or no penalty for false advertisement among real estate agents. Haven’t you noticed just how many agents claim to be #1? Ask them to prove it!!