Tips for Sellers Archives

Do you really, really want to sell your San Diego luxury home? If so, here are some things you and your real estate agent can do to make this happen: 1. Unless you have CCR’s or other laws prohibiting it, consider putting up a sign. And if that’s not possible, make sure your address can

Sandicor has Crashed. What now?

October 30, 2013

Market Updates, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy I started work very early this morning and discovered that the San Diego MLS, Sandicor, had been taken over by another entity. In the beginning, it looked as if someone had forgotten to renew a domain name and Sandicor had been taken over by a paid link site. An hour or so

Biggest Buyer Turn-Offs in San Diego, CA Real Estate

October 15, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, Home Improvement Tips, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy What are the biggest buyer turn-offs in San Diego real estate? I recall showing a home once and was met at the front door by a dog that didn’t growl, but had an attitude that was kind of sour. As we stood in the foyer looking at the living and dining room

Buying a Home with No Money Down?

September 16, 2013

Market Updates, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

I am generally at a loss when a San Diego real estate buyer calls and wants to buy a home with no money down–unless, of course the caller is a military veteran. And what if the buyer has no credit? Has had a recent foreclosure or short sale? In those cases, I generally explain there

Need a San DIego Realtor–or Not?

September 10, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, San Diego Communities, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

We might come up with 200 reasons why you need a professional to handle your San Diego real estate matters. And you might come up with a dozen or two reasons why a San Diego Realtor might be a waste of money. We, of course, have a vested interest in this argument, and are basically

San Diego Real Estate Recovery?

August 13, 2013

Encinitas, Featured Blog Posts, Market Trends, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy Though we hear rosy real estate reports, the San Diego real estate recovery has proved to be an uneven one, according to a report in this morning’s U-T San Diego. As might be expected, North coastal San Diego County fared the best with Carmel Valley just 3.2% off its former peak price.

Mortgage Rates on the Rise. Now What?

June 22, 2013

Market Trends, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy The past couple of weeks have been full of buyers moaning about rising interest rates. A few fearful agents are even speculating the San Diego real estate market is going straight over the cliff. Hogwash! We were selling homes all over San Diego a few years ago when rates were 5 and

Should You Avoid the MLS?

June 9, 2013

Featured Blog Posts, Market Trends, San Diego, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy — A new batch of real estate lawsuits are aready starting to brew. I attended a seminar last week where it was revealed that 30 percent of all San Diego real estate sales occur outside the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). And it’s happening all over California. This is not a rise in For

San Diego Mortgage Rates to Spike in 2013?

May 22, 2013

Market Trends, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy The San Diego real estate market is red hot, and we can’t help but wonder if increased mortgage rates might cool things down a bit? That would be great news for investors, but a struggle for some home buyers. It seems the Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and our own National Association

Why Some San Diego Real Estate Agents **** Me Off

May 21, 2013

Carlsbad, Encinitas, Tips for Buyers, Tips for Sellers

by Roberta Murphy It’s been a long day, and I owe a debt of gratitude to Varsity Team San Diego real estate agents who aren’t afraid to share vital information about pending sales. The San Diego real estate market is hot, and appraisers can barely keep up with rising values fueled by hungry buyers and