This video packs a full experience of this 6,000sf+ oceanfront home into two minutes! https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/58-N-La-Senda-Dr-Laguna-Beach-CA-92651/25142157_zpid/ Compare to the previous agent's 3-minute version that highlights the rotating garage...
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Realtor Survey, June 2020
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Home Prices to Decline?
One of the more-accurate forecasters is predicting that home prices will start dropping: Strong home purchase demand in the first quarter of 2020, coupled with tightening supply, has helped prop up home prices through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. However, the...
Escalation Clause To Win A Bidding War
I don't accept these when I'm the listing agent because it's not fair to the rest of the bidders. Here's what C.A.R. has to say: Introduction Q1. What is an escalation clause? A1. An escalation clause (also called a relative bid or "sharp" bid) is a provision added to...
Coming Soon Report
Our MLS has been publishing the Coming Soon listings for almost two months now, and agents are using the feature. The list above has 17 out of 59 (27%) of the new listings marked as Coming Soon - the most I've seen in one day. They show up as a 'new listing' on the...
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Pets Are A Priority
Sixty-six percent of U.S. households currently have a pet or plan to get one in the future, proving that pets and their effects on a home, various belongings/toys, and accommodations must be considered for a majority of households. Additionally, 43 percent of...
First Buyer Is Best Buyer
In response to the coronavirus, the California Association of Realtors issued several disclosures that need to be signed electronically before showing a home. In addition, Cal-OSHA has mandated strict policies about wearing PPE, cleaning the home before and after...
Remote Home Tour
This is one of the better options I've seen for touring a home remotely. The live tour would be similar to showing the home in person because of the open discussion between buyers and agent, and the recording of the event is especially helpful for reviewing later!...
Online Survey
Here's your competition - people will go out, if they feel safe. From Realtor Magazine: Fifty-six percent of consumers say that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, they would attend an open house or take a home tour without hesitation, according to the Back To...