Holiday Hints for Sellers:

Some expectations will need to be set for sellers whose home will remain on the market this holiday season and through the new year:

1. Do not keep your home listed if you don't need to.... Or do and get all of the serious buyers before the end of the year!
Often times when we relish in the moments of the season we tend to find our homes and our lives a little more busy and full of decor.  This can be more overwhelming when you get the call that there is an agent that would like to show your home in 1 hour. Stay calm and do you best to straighten up but overall we as real estate professionals need to be sensitive to the time of year. Whereas the sellers and home owners should be pleased knowing the simple truth; that if that buyer is looking to buy a home right now, they are most likely more serious! That being said it is not a bad idea to skip the stress and relatively slow market time to enjoy the holidays with out interruption. Many homeowners tend to remove their home from the market until the new year where they can get fresh exposure. Re-listing your home often attracts new and returning buyers in full almost instantly. Refresh the photography and the verbiage and get a new clean start.


2.  Ditch the holiday decor or make it NEAT~  
Staging your home at its holiday best can ultimately backfire if your sense of staging comes off as overdone or tacky to a buyer. If your goal is to sell you home, please take the simple route and decorate minimally.  Helpful Hint:  If you have a dining room, stage it for a holiday dinner - many buyers are attracted to a whole house simply focused around their holiday dining dreams. Help them visualize their first hosted holiday at their new home!

3.  Set a clear "no show" dates and times with agents.
When the holiday calendar begins to fill,  the remarks your agent makes on the MLS can help you to accommodate the interested buyers more conveniently.  Nothing worse than telling and anxious buyer no the day of. Set clear and reasonable no show dates and let the agents do the rest! Keep them to a minimum to maximize your opportunity though!

4.  Always expect some inconvenience. 
Have realistic expectations... Some buyer is highly likely to track rain, leaves or mud into your house, at some point. If you're home for the showing when these things will happen, so stay calm.  The upside is that a very motivated buyer-to-be may also write you an offer. 

5. Stage their senses to overload.  
Spiced cider, pumpkin pie and baked cinnamon scents are about as universally comforting as it gets. It wouldn't hurt to do some sensory staging and create sense of comfort and cheer as buyers walk into your home.  Try  no hassle plug-ins or scented oil stick jars but please do not leave candles burning or unattended should you use them.


Now tell me: Can you feel the cozy inviting appeal of this home home for sale?

California Terrace 3rd Quarter Market Update

Mission Viejo, CA

Notes On Tax Credit Extension

Extended to: 

• September 30, 2010.

Who Qualifies: 

• First-Time Home buyers
• Current Home owners who have lived in their residence as primary for 5 years and are purchasing a new primary residence. 

For Tax Returns:

• First-Time home buyers are required to fill out the Form 5405 and show the transactions Settlement Statement.
• Current/Long-Time residents who are buying new principal residences are require to fill out the Form 5405 and provide the following: Property Tax Records, Homeowners Insurance Records or Form 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement.

For more information from the IRS please click here:

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html

California Terrace 1st Quarter Market Update

Good news for this Mission Viejo community. Prices have been going up and the inventory is remaining low. What a great sign as to the desirability of this neighborhood. Please call me email me for more information.

Resources that are Efficient and Thorough

In real estate, using an agent to find the home market or office information you need is free. The landlord or seller pays the agents for helping you purchase their listings. It’s a true win-win for buyers in maximizing your resources and network of information. 

Most professionals and buyers do not have much time to spend looking for homes and office space these days. Business owners, employees and entrepreneurs already have a full-time job trying to run a successful business, right? They do not need to be wasting energy that could in turn be spent generating revenue for their companies and themselves. 


If you need to find a home or an office, consider using a professional as your "Free Human Search Engine." My expertise and access to private systems not only saves you time, but money. This is what I do for my clients, so if you have any real estate questions or need help, please call me at (949) 922.8148.


Nicole McFadden
PFEIF RESIDENTIAL GROUP
nicole@nicolemcfadden.com
DIRECT: 949.922.8148

REO & Short Sale Facts for buyers

Today's buyers seem to have one thing in common: Everyone wants a great deal. So the real issue is whether the foreclosure, REO or short-sale property you're eyeing is a bargain or a money pit.

The buying public seems to think that "great deal" equals foreclosure, short sale or bank-owned property. The truth is that these properties may appear to be bargains, but in many cases you could be buying someone else's problems. If you're looking for a bargain property, here are some key issues to consider:

CLICK BELOW TO READ FULL ARTICLE:

REOs, short sales aren't always bargains

Some find quality, convenience take back seat to price

BY BERNICE ROSS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009.

Inman News

Happy Holidays!

As you gather with family and friends on this holiday, remember that it is a time to be grateful for events that have taken place in our history and the people we care about most.  I wish you and yours a great holiday season and a Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Nicole McFadden

California Terrace Market Report

California Terrace is one of my farms and it offers great  floor plans and a superbly maintained neighborhood. The prices range from the low $300,000's up to about $500,000.  Great for a first time home buyer, young professional or a small family! We currently have al properties in escrow but if you would like me to inform you of any new listings please comment, email or call me directly and I will be happy to help you stay up to date.

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Selling your Home

It is important to understand the buyers market today. It will help you know who might be a good fit for your home and ensure that you highlight the most vital features. They are potentially looking at all the homes in your area and you want to be sure you stand out.

Some types of Buyers:
-single first-time
-working couple
-family
-retirees
-empty nesters
-professional single women

Taking a closer look at these groups wants and needs can help identify what’s important to each. Knowing your buyers market gives you an advantage—you can highlight the features of your home that are most likely exactly what those buyers want and understand what a buyer may be comparing your home to in your neighborhood and area.

Happy Monday!

The Real Estate search can often be tiring and well somewhat frustrating. I would like to share with you the my words of encouragement to lift you through the paper work, signatures and time you feel you are pouring into buying or selling. I began remodeling my home last year and since then it has been a never ending project. There is always something to be improved or added, but the time we spend sharing it with our friends and family makes it all worth it. You make a house your home and you welcome others to join in your enjoyment. So have an end of summer BBQ or a simple get together and share your home with others. The memories created and shared are worth it!

Research Statistics for MISSION VIEJO, CA

This is very helpful in understanding the specific trend in the MV market as of today. Please use the link below to find out more.
Altos Research Statistics for MISSION VIEJO, CA



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