The median price range in Southern CA. has remained steady for 3 month while sales have been increasing, a real estate tracking firm said on Wednesday.
The Coachella Valley median sales price on single family homes has been holding at $180,000. Cities that helped keep the median at an even keel included Cathedral City, 92240 zip of Desert Hot Springs, the 92241 zip of Indio and the 92211 zip of Palm Desert
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Choose your agent wisely. There is plenty of inventory
Weeding through the field of Realtors vying for the job of selling your home can be daunting. Sure, you can pick the one who id a "Neighborhood Specialist" if you believe benches, shopping carts and leaflets or the one with the best glamour shot, but you need to be more selective. Here is an agent checklist to help you select
I. Give a pop spelling test such as the name of your community or " refrigerator".
II. Test the writing skills. For example all homes are " upgraded" See if your agent can come up with synonyms.
III. Ask who is taking pictures. Suggest she have a professional take the pics.
IV. Do not hire the agent who gives you the highest price opinion
V. Ask for references-from clients who the agent has worked with , not necessarily those who closed escrow.
VI. Select the best agent first; negotiate fees second.
After the interview:
Google your agent and see what you find.
Check your agent's website and blog.
Does your agent have several ways to contact her.?
Go to an open house your agent is holding and observe his/her way of doing business Is she enthusiastic, professional and informed?
Be a secret shopper : if you call, does she return your call promptly? Does she answer an email in a timely manner? Is she/he interested in YOU?
You have choices. It doesn't have to me me that you choose to represent you, but please choose wisely.
I. Give a pop spelling test such as the name of your community or " refrigerator".
II. Test the writing skills. For example all homes are " upgraded" See if your agent can come up with synonyms.
III. Ask who is taking pictures. Suggest she have a professional take the pics.
IV. Do not hire the agent who gives you the highest price opinion
V. Ask for references-from clients who the agent has worked with , not necessarily those who closed escrow.
VI. Select the best agent first; negotiate fees second.
After the interview:
Google your agent and see what you find.
Check your agent's website and blog.
Does your agent have several ways to contact her.?
Go to an open house your agent is holding and observe his/her way of doing business Is she enthusiastic, professional and informed?
Be a secret shopper : if you call, does she return your call promptly? Does she answer an email in a timely manner? Is she/he interested in YOU?
You have choices. It doesn't have to me me that you choose to represent you, but please choose wisely.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Good stuff
.I just got back from Carlsbad, CA.
My daughter, a Realtor, was showing property all weekend and wrote two offers. What the newspapers are saying , in that area, is that the lower priced properties are going at or above asking price. The higher priced properties (800,000 - 999,999) are being sold at record rates. We went to one gated community of all new homes-- all SOLD out!!!
Maybe that trend will move to our area.
My daughter, a Realtor, was showing property all weekend and wrote two offers. What the newspapers are saying , in that area, is that the lower priced properties are going at or above asking price. The higher priced properties (800,000 - 999,999) are being sold at record rates. We went to one gated community of all new homes-- all SOLD out!!!
Maybe that trend will move to our area.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sun City Stats as of 4/5/09
There are 177 active listings from $187,500 for a Ca. Casual (1110') to a Provence at $939,000 (3232')
There were 14 pending sales since March 5, 2009
from $205,000for 1283' to $650,000 for a Portofino on the golf course.
There wee 11 closed escrows from $228,000 for al Lanai(1213
to a Monaco at $419,900 (2367')
As you probably notice 9 of the 14 pending sales are under $400,000. 9 of the 11 solds are under $400,000
The average price per sq. ' if $185.46
There seems to be more activity that will probably result in more sales. And, the inventory has dropped giving buyers fewer choices.
If you have questions or comments, please let me know at 760-285-7676 or elmorinpd@aol.com
There were 14 pending sales since March 5, 2009
from $205,000for 1283' to $650,000 for a Portofino on the golf course.
There wee 11 closed escrows from $228,000 for al Lanai(1213
to a Monaco at $419,900 (2367')
As you probably notice 9 of the 14 pending sales are under $400,000. 9 of the 11 solds are under $400,000
The average price per sq. ' if $185.46
There seems to be more activity that will probably result in more sales. And, the inventory has dropped giving buyers fewer choices.
If you have questions or comments, please let me know at 760-285-7676 or elmorinpd@aol.com
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