Hey Tribe, [I haven’t been doing this long enough to do an entire expose on the industry of real estate, but I have been doing this long enough to see several iterations already arrive & come to pass. I believe this one is going to be different. I believe this one is going to leave its indelible mark, But, I also believe that when most people are thinking and talking and using this current iteration in its nascency, they’re getting it wrong, again. Here’s a quick note to make sure that my tribe, that’s you, is among the minority who gets it right.] It seems the older I get, the more I’m amused by the fact that: while very little ever seems to change on the marco-level, a ton of things are constantly changing on the micro. Add to that, we always seem to repeat these cycles of history and yet allow ourselves to be completely taken away by them, when they do. Its like watching the movie Momento from 2000, except then, Momento’ing ourselves to the storyline every morning when we wake up and feel compelled to go watch the movie, again ;). Here’s where history seems to be repeating itself in the current RE game, and why you need to recognize this pattern to protect your own booties .. But also why this one is going to be
The Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home depends on where you live. But, here in San Diego, we don’t suffer pronounced slow down in the market like many other areas in the country. And I have found that November is a great month to buy a home and get some good deals. And if you are selling a home, you will be dealing with a lot of SERIOUS buyers. There are many homes on the market that didn’t sell during the summer months, either because they were priced to high, or they may need more renovation work than buyers wanted to take on. With effective and skilled negotiations, these properties can be picked up for a great price. Please call me for more information, I would love to help you get a deal or sell your home. Craig Sutliff Real Estate Consultant & Mortgage Planner Email: Craig@GreenMeansGrow.com Cell: 619-857-
There is a significant, Looming Threat Posed by Air Conditioning Units to home buyers, home sellers and any homeowner that owns an older central A/C unit. And this threat can mean a BIG hit to your pocketbook! For more information, please call or email me, I am happy to help: Craig Sutliff, Real Estate Consultant & Mortgage Planner The GreenHouse Group Cell: 619-857-4954 Email: Craig@GreenMeansGrow.com BRE Lic# 01735288 NMLS ID
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Scariest Situations for Home Buyers & Sellers – Part 4 So, where are we? We have an accepted offer, the home inspection went well, we successfully negotiated a Request for Repairs, the appraisal supported the purchase price, the buyer has removed all contingencies and now it is an unconditional offer. The finish line is in sight. But, there are still a few more “scary” steps ahead of you. For one, the lender needs to get the final loan documents to the escrow company so the buyer can meet with a Notary to sign everything. Now that part can be a little intimidating and nerve-racking for a buyer. That is why it is very important for the loan officer to review the Estimated Settlement Statement or Loan Estimate with the buyer(s) BEFORE they sit down with the Notary. This ensures a less-stressful, and less-scary, loan signing. Next is for the buyers to conduct the Final Walkthrough of the home, contractually this is to be done 5 days before the close of escrow. This is important to confirm that the home is in relatively the same condition as when the offer was accepted and no damage was done when the seller moved out. Now the seller is also supposed to remove all personal items from the home, but often some things are left behind, like yard products (fertilizers, bug sprays, etc.) And while the seller is required
Scariest Situations for Home Buyers & Sellers – Part 3 Thanks for checking in with me. This is Part 3 of a 4-part series, so I invite you to check out the other videos, I know you will find them informative. So, in the scenario we are talking about, we are already in contract, we have conducted the general home inspection and after some anxious anticipation, the appraisal report comes in! And……it is UNDER value! Ouch! No scarier situation than that, especially for a first time home buyer or first time home seller. So what now? Well now we have a few options, as a buyer, we will try to negotiate the contracted price DOWN to the appraised value. As a home seller, we would negotiate hard to hold to the contracted sales price and have the buyer come in with the difference. Now, how this goes depends on many variables, how much the buyer has for a down payment, if it is a 100% LTV VA-buyer, no much chance the buyer can come up off of the lower appraised value, and as a seller, if there were multiple offers, we can always cancel the contract, if the buyer doesn’t want to come up with the difference, and go back to the market for another offer. If you are looking for someone who will treat your money like I was
Scariest situations for home buyers & sellers. Contact me for more information, I am happy to help you buyer or sell real estate in San Diego. Craig Sutliff The GreenHouse Group Craig@GreenMeansGrow.com 619-857-
#AskJesseHow Show | Home Buyer & Home Seller FAQ’s | Episode 5 http://www.TheGreenHouseGroupInc.com/FAQ This episode we talk about How to navigate a sell then buy transaction? How is my home going to be marketed when I list it (BONUS: the best question to ask during the interviews of different agents)? How do I successfully negotiate my first time home buyer purchase? ********** Gang, Need your help here. First off, I’m looking for some feedback to see how I can make this series work best for you. Suggestions, format, etc. Thank you in advance for that. Secondly, I’m looking for some questions for our next show. I’d prefer they come from you, our immediate crew, versus “the internets.” Use this post, use twitter, use facebook, use instagram … which ever platform works best for you, by simply using the hashtags #FTHB (for first time home buyer) or #FTHS (for first time home seller) #FAQ’s (for frequently asked questions). Others that will work: #homebuyers #homesellers Looking forward to this being a cool tool for both of us: you to get some good questions answered and our opportunity to swim a little further upstream and meet you where youre at
How to choose a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home. Most people start their search online or seek the advice of friends. Some people will seek out top producing agents or start at some of the big companies such as Century 21 or Prudential. But, will that guarantee you of an exceptional agent, or even, an exceptional experience? Experience shows that what matters most is finding an agent that you have a personal connection with, and who is going to have a laser-like focus on your needs and do everything to achieve the goals. If you’re looking for an agent that will work tirelessly for you, then look no further. Please give me a call or shoot me an e-mail and I will provide you with a free 90-minute consultation to find out exactly what you’re looking for, what is important to you, and to see if we are a good fit for each other. There is absolutely no obligation from this meeting, what really drives me is to leave people better than I found them. I look forward to hearing from you. Craig Sutliff Real Estate Consultant & Mortgage Planner The GreenHouse Group P: 619-857-4954 E: Craig@GreenMeansGrow.com BRE Lic# 01735288, NMLS ID#
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