An update on two of the homes featured here that garnered multiple offers. As expected, they sold for well over their list price. This one got $51,000 over the top of their price range: This one had 20+ offers, and sold for a whopping $190,100 OVER LIST PRICE! The...
I have to hand it to Brett and team in their preparation of this 1975-built home in Solana Beach. The flooring was removed downstairs, and they added a heavy epoxy paint to the exposed-concrete, which gave it a trendy-hip look to go with the colorful formica in the...
Let's review what it takes to create a solid bidding war. Maintain and improve your home constantly over the years. Install a master bathroom like this! 3. List with Jim the Realtor for an attractive price, do $3,200 of staging, and take off for the weekend! I...
Word on the street is that there are 11 offers on this new listing in Leucadia, and it's up to $1,200,000: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/460-Parkwood-Ln-Encinitas-CA-92024/16709568_zpid/ It goes to show you that you don't have to worry about under-pricing a...
Are you looking for proof that there are buyers being very patient, and are waiting in the wings until they see the perfect fit? Consider this one, which I heard reports of receiving 18, 19 or 20 offers. It was listed for $888,000, and closed for $1,000,000, or 13%...
The surge noted last week continued its hot streak, which should be expected as the selling season really gets rolling. The total number of pendings increased 6%, and those over $2,000,000 increased 24%! Glad to see the $2,000,000+ market having some life, with 462...
Home sellers who have been on the market for 30 or more days and are tired of not selling may eventually consider a price reduction - but by how much? There are a number of reasons why a home isn't selling. Thankfully, you don't have to be an expert on why - because...
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Rob Dawg left this comment regarding the seniors who are aging-in-place: Wait until autonomous vehicles add another ten years. Self-driving cars have the potential to change everything about real estate: Seniors be able to stay in their home longer. Homebuyers could...
We ended up with three offers on our Gladstone listing, and a bidding war! Bidding wars don't just happen; somebody has to spur them on, coordinate them effectively, and keep the focus on winning and losing, and not the price. The home had its foibles too. It only has...
