Dear Homeowners, What should you do if you have some flexibility about when to sell your Santa Barbara home? Some people think that fall is a bad time to sell, but as a realtor with over 30 years of experience, I know that quality homes are bought and sold every day. Santa Barbara home buyers look...
Read MoreWhile I'm a big proponent of avoiding premature real estate moves, there are a number of tasks that are best done before you think they need to be. These are things that tend to take longer or often turn out to be more complex than people plan for. 1. Check your credit. Everyone knows that you...
Read MoreHoliday buyers are particularly serious, committed and focused. The corporate executive transferees have more free time to shop for a home now than at any other time of the year. Over the holidays there are fewer homes available, therefore supply and demand work in your favor. Homes are seasonally radiant during the decorative holiday...
Read MoreFirst impressions are lasting. Home buyers and real estate agents remember what they see, not what you say your home will look like after you reduce the clutter, paint, and replace outdated floor coverings and light fixtures. Most people don't have the ability to visualize how a home will look spruced up. If you show your...
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