Six Tips for Selling Your Southern California Home

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There’s a certain way to obtain a quick home sale this year. Check out these helpful tips for success in the Southern California market.

1. Sell first and then buy. This might seem difficult, but it takes active coordination between you and the buyer. If the next home is not prepared for you to move in, you can lease back your old property from the buyer for a month or even a couple weeks. You should always sell first to avoid contingencies.

2. Market your property. Take professional photographs. Use social media. Post a video walk through of the property. The more content that’s online, the more traffic your property will generate.

3. Negotiate with your agent. Try and bargain with them over the commission. If they won’t fight to negotiate their own commission, how can you trust them to negotiate and get you the best deal? The right agent will fight hard to protect your interests.

4. Price your home right. The basics of marketing include product, price, and promotion. As a seller, you are responsible for the first two. If you have to lower the price of your home, it will sit on the market for a long time. You might even end up pricing it below market value if you have to lower the price, so make sure that the price is right from the beginning.

5. Go clean. Ten years ago, before the last recession, only the high-end sellers staged their home. Today, it’s real estate 101 to stage your home. Clean out your closet, take down pictures, and remove clutter from the bookshelves.

6. Give yourself a deadline. Homes sell fastest in the spring and summer. A lot of people get married in the spring, so they need to purchase a new home together. Since school starts in August, most families want to move during the summer. Of course, you can sell a home any time of year; the spring and summer markets just tend to move the fastest. Your home may even be worth more during the spring and summer.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. I would be happy to help you!

How Can the Rule of 72 Help Your Next Southern California Investment Endeavor?

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Today, I want to share an important rule when it comes to real estate investing. This is the rule of 72. 

This rule states that if you divide the interest rate you get on an investment by 72, you will find out how many years it will take to double the rate of your investment. Additionally, if you divide the number of years by 72, you will find what type of rate of return will double your investment.

Right now, many people in Southern California think real estate is much too expensive. However, the average rate of return on real estate investments is around 5.5%-6.5%! In fact, if you leverage your money right, using the rule of 72, you can double your investment in less than three years.

If you have any questions about investment opportunities in the area, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm always available to help.

What's the Best Way to Add Value to Your Home?

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We have just sprung ahead, and springtime is here. Regardless of market conditions, the spring market is always hot and always the best time to sell your home. Today we are going to talk about how to prepare your home for sale so it sells faster and for a higher dollar amount than it would have otherwise.

The first thing you need to do is get rid of your clutter. Whether it be through a yard sale, salvation army donation, craigslist sale, or storage locker, get all the clutter and unnecessary items and keepsakes out of your home before you show it.
The next thing to do is repaint your home. Bright, neutral colors are always your best bet, and a fresh coat of paint really appeals to buyers.

Next, you need to clean your carpet, or replace it all together. If you need some carpet cleaning companies, we have some great references that can do your whole home for less than $120.

Last but not least, making some improvements to your kitchen and bathroom are two of the best returns on investment you can have. Replacing counters and flooring in bathrooms and kitchens always adds value to the home when you sell, and will allow you to enjoy the luxuries for a short time as well, without having to really pay for it.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would love to help you prepare your home for sale this spring. As always, stay safe and stay happy!