There is a common belief that it takes longer to sell homes that are more expensive. The statistics back it up too. But the belief is a self-fulfilling prophecy that is executed by realtors and sellers every day. It's hard enough to put an attractive price on a...
Why You Should List With Jim
Open House Report, January
One house doesn't speak for the whole market but it sure felt like it was already peak selling season this weekend. We had 160+ people attend, received eight offers so far, and it's already $100,000+ over list:
Our New Listing in Sorrento Valley
11043 Cedarcrest Way, San Diego, 92121 3 br + den/2.5 ba, 2,000sf YB: 2000 Lot size = 6,163sf HOA = $53/mo (no Mello-Roos) LP = $1,450,000 Check out our new listing in the heart of Sorrento Valley! You'll love this central location that allows for maximum convenience...
Here Comes Homes.com
Homes.com is making a run at Zillow and all other search portals. They are advertising 100 million users already, and they are displaying the listing agent's phone number prominently on their properties for sale: Zillow must have felt the pressure, and they are...
Our New RB Listing
12705 Coachman Ct., Poway 3 br + den/2 ba., 1,878sf YB: 1978 10,000sf lot No HOA LP = $1,400,000 Already gorgeous and now thoroughly renovated, this one-story charmer has all the hot buttons - remodeled white kitchen and baths, lighter hardwoods, high ceilings, new...
But At What Sales Price?
Over the last few years, the real estate disrupters have figured that the high-tech environment should produce an easier/cheaper way to buy and sell homes. No matter how it's presented though, the message is clear. We're hoping to beat the agents out of their...
After One Day On the Market
Here's how our new listing stacks up. Nine of the 22 homes for sale in the 92011 are mobile homes, and two are attached homes. This zip code has a population of ~25,000, but there are only NINE houses for sale, ranging from $1,995,290 to $3,779,000.....and now two are...
Aviara Point Estate!
Here is our first listing of 2024! 7180 Aviara Drive, Carlsbad 5 br/4.5 ba, 4,710sf YB: 1997 0.26-acre lot LP = $3,500,000 Are you searching for a sensational luxury home in Carlsbad's premier gated community, Aviara Point? This exceptional contemporary estate...
Donna At Work
We suggest a variety of home improvements to help our sellers achieve a top-dollar sale. When it comes time to select the right slabs for kitchen counters, you only get one shot....and it better work!
Fewer Sales = More Commotion
There have only been 83 NSDCC sales recorded in December, 2023, which means we may not make it to 100 closings. January isn't looking too good either, and from what I can find, we've never had less than 100 monthly sales, let alone in back-to-back months. But it's...