Make Buyers Fall for Your L.A. Home – II
The previous post unleashed a trio of proven strategies for pepping up the sales appeal of your L.A. home during the fall. But since you never can get enough of a good thing, I’m back with a second helping. Read only if you wish to boost your property’s autumnal sales appeal.
No Cold Receptions. Unless you’re planning to offer your home as a refuge to Emperor penguins, keep your castle comfortably warm. Subarctic temperatures do little to create the kind of inviting ambience that gets buyers to warm up to your property. You can offer complimentary fur coats to each visitor. Or you can remember where the thermostat is, and give it a slight turn in the right direction. Otherwise, your prospects likely will reciprocate with a cold shoulder and a quick exit.
Out of Sight is NOT Out of Mind. Every square foot of your property counts in the eyes of prospects, including the backyard. Sure, they won’t see it at first. But get there they will. And guess what? Wading knee-deep through a wilderness of dry, crunchy leaves isn’t any more appealing in the backyard than it is in the front. Remember that rake now collecting dust in the garage? It’s ready for action.
Light the Way. Like the sellers, your home should show its happy face at all times. Want to improve the mood of your house? Open those shades and curtains to invite el sol’s cheerful illumination inside.
OK, you are now well down the leaf-strewn path of autumn home selling. If you’d like additional info about boosting the autumn appeal of your home, feel free to reach out to me. Or just fire your questions or comments into the box below. There’s always a vacancy.
And, of course, if you want to be connected to the latest info and opportunities in the Beverly Hills real estate market, I’m ready to make it happen. Call or email today.
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The Ultimate House Hunting Guide – II
Easy does it. Sure that L.A. home you’re itching to buy is packed with plenty of wow. But wow can turn to woe if you don’t lay some solid groundwork before you pounce on a property. Some of these preparatory steps were lovingly covered in the introductory article of this series. Those of you who read it can feel more confident. You’re now standing on firmer ground. Those who didn’t still have plenty of time to dive in. Ignore this wisdom at your own peril.
OK. If you have the initial batch of info under your belt, you’re ready to graduate to a new level of learning. Here is the next set of guidelines to devour.
Pre Approval. Speculation about home affordability is a game you’ll likely lose. Banks have a mountain of criteria to determine how much credit they’ll send your way. You really want to know how much home you can afford? Then ask your friendly lending institution to pre-qualify you before embarking on a house hunt. Unless you have a unquenchable yearning for last-minute surprises.
For the Record. Memory, like guesswork, can prove a very imperfect thing — especially when your mind is crammed with info about the million and one homes you’ve explored in the span of one week. It’s far more reliable to take notes and let your laptop, mobile device, or pad of paper keep track.
Comfort Counts. Clothes make the home shopper. And they can make the home shopper very uncomfortable if they’re the wrong ones. Word to the wise: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You could be in the thick of house hunting action for a long stretch. Tired, aching feet and an overheated body do little to improve the experience.
If you’d like more info about launching a house hunt, feel free to reach out to me. Or just fire your questions or comments into the box below. There’s always a vacancy.
And, of course, if you want to be connected to the latest info and opportunities in the Beverly Hills real estate market, I’m ready to make it happen. Call or email today.
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Terre Steinbeck
(310) 666-4094 DIRECT
(310) 724-7100 OFFICE
The Ultimate House Hunting Guide
I know what you’re feeling. I’m aware of that burning desire to buy a new house. You’ve got an irresistible impulse to jump right into the sedan or zoom through the internet. Yes, you’re going on a house hunt! Great! House hunting can be one of life’s more exhilarating and fulfilling experiences. Especially when you’re sufficiently equipped with abundant patience and a savvy Realtor guiding you across the real estate landscape. But along with these essentials, you must bring one other element to the mix – preparation. With that in mind, here are four ways to be rip-roarin’ ready for an L.A. home search.
Location. Click your heels together and say the word ‘location’ three times. That about sums it up. But we’re not talking just about a paradise of lush greenery and gorgeous cityscapes. You need to think about travel distance to your workplace, schools, and the all-important shopping center. Unless you have a hankering for frequent road trips.
The Must-Haves. Compile a list of home features you absolutely MUST HAVE. This is crucial, especially if you’re married, and more especially if there are children in the family package. Everyone has particular wants and needs, right? And it’s far better to hold you public debates about such matters before you select a dream home. By then, you’re stuck with what you have.
Dig Deep. Once upon a time, you couldn’t learn much more about a home except its address and listing price. Who could blame buyers for being in the dark about such things as market trends and neighborhood stats? But the info-revolution is well underway, and ignorance no longer is a valid excuse. So jump right into the web and click your way to supreme real estate enlightenment.
If you’d like more info about launching a house hunt, feel free to reach out to me. Or just fire your questions or comments into the box below. There’s always a vacancy.
And, of course, if you want to be connected to the latest info and opportunities in the Beverly Hills real estate market, I’m ready to make it happen. Call or email today.
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Terre Steinbeck
(310) 666-4094 DIRECT
(310) 724-7100 OFFICE
Will You Choose the Right Home Inspector?
It seems as if it were only yesterday that home inspections were a rarity in the world of residential real estate. Those were the days when buyers trusted their gut instincts about a property. A first impression was the all-important yardstick. Today, however, very few people will sign on the dotted line without the blessing of a qualified inspector.
Obviously, you want an inspector worthy of the title, not a quack. But choosing one isn’t like selecting bananas. You don’t just test for ripeness. There are many critical factors to consider before zeroing in on the chosen one for your L.A. home. Basically, you’ll want to inspect the inspector. Here are some of the key points to consider:
- Is the Prospect Qualified? You’re about to plunk down a small fortune in down payment cash, monthly payments, and interest. You want a true maestro who’ll make sure endless repair costs and headaches aren’t added to your expenditures, thereby depriving you of yearly excursions to Maui. Ask your candidates every question under the sun regarding training, experience, and track record.
- Range. You definitely want to know what will and what won’t be inspected. The last thing you need is the omission of a roof inspection. Unless you don’t mind raindrops falling on your head at 3 a.m.
- Details. How complete will the report be? Will it provide detailed descriptions with full explanations? Or is it just a listing with check-off boxes?
OK, there’s your start. Now let it sink in for awhile. I’ll be hitting you with more of these gems very soon.
In the meantime, if you’d like more info about choosing a home inspector, feel free to reach out to me. Or just fire your questions or comments into the box below. There’s always a vacancy.
And, of course, if you want to be connected to the latest info and opportunities in the Beverly Hills real estate market, I’m ready to make it happen. Call or email today.
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Terre Steinbeck
(310) 666-4094 DIRECT
(310) 724-7100 OFFICE
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