Why Open Houses Benefit Buyers

It gives you time to set the stage You’ll have more than enough time to prepare your home to be presented exactly how you want it—no last-minute showings when you’ve just gotten out of the shower, or before you’ve had time to wash the dishes. Open houses are great because they allow you to show off your beautiful home on …

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Moving With Pets

Scope out the area Before deciding to purchase a new home, walk around the neighborhood yourself to make sure it’s pet-friendly, especially if you have a dog. If you have a puppy that’s still being house-trained, a home with lots of steps or no yard makes it difficult for them to get outside before making a mess. If you have …

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Home Staging Tips and Tricks

If hiring a decorator isn’t in your budget, here are some creative ideas to make your home appear as attractive as possible to potential buyers.   Simple is Good The décor should always complement the style of the home, not overwhelm it. Get rid of unnecessary chairs, side tables, file cabinets, paintings or art, and distracting rugs or carpets. If …

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How Commission Works in Real Estate

  Something to keep in mind is that sellers can negotiate the commission, but buyers cannot. It’s also tax deductible! Here’s a breakdown of exactly where that commission fee ends up: Paid by Seller When signing a listing agreement, the seller acknowledges the commission rate they will need to pay, which is typically 6 percent. This amount is generally split …

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Coming Soon! Encinitas Cottage 1055 Melba $649,500 Open House Aug. 30th 1PM to 4PM

COMING SOON! Visit this quintessential old Encinitas charming cottage located at 1055 Melba. It’s a creampuff! It has been lovingly maintained by previous owners. It’s single story with a fully fenced grassy yard. There is an enclosed porch room not included in the square footage. Also, this cottage contains dual pane windows, as well as newer electrical panel. With Nu-cote …

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Important Inspection Tips Before Buying a Home

Before you sign a mortgage and commit yourself to a home for years to come, you’ll want to make sure it’s great, not just on the exterior. Encinitas home buyers want to be cautious to make sure they are getting exactly what they expect they are. Here are a few important inspection tips to make before you buy a home …

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Home buying, Know What You Want a Community to Offer

When approaching home buying you not only want to consider the home and neighborhood, you also want to think about the broader community. The community is often as important as the home you are living in. Some communities are more involved than others. It’s good to know what you want a community to offer prior to buying a home. Safety …

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The Increasing Role of Social Media in Real Estate

Social media has changed how the world communicates. Within an instant, people are able to exchange information, pictures and more. Like many industries, social media is increasingly adapting the home buying process. Advantage to Sellers Previously, marketing efforts for a person selling their home was difficult. They would first hire an agent to market their home, then they’d have to …

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What to Search for in a Real Estate Agent

Picking the right real estate agent is a crucial step in the home buying process. We are your guides to finding your future home. That is a big responsibility. Home buyers will want to find the best real estate agent to get the best possible home. Here are a few things to look for in a real estate agent. Check …

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Making the Offer: Home Buying Advice

There’s no doubt about it, buying a home, whether your first or your seventh, can be stressful, especially when the time has come to make an offer. The pressure is high, but your blood pressure doesn’t have to be with it. Here you’ll find how to make the offer that stands out, and with making an offer, you want to …

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