Closing is the real estate transaction finish line that both buyers and sellers strive hard to cross as soon as possible. It is when dotted lines are signed, money and ownership change hands, and both parties get what they want. The difficulty, though, lies in the fact that there is any number of uncertainties and … Continued
When getting ready to sell, you want to get the most in return for the money and time you invested into your home. In order to set you up to get the most return for your investment, here are 5 upgrades to make and 5 to avoid when selling your house in Santa Cruz. Do: … Continued
Selling any house is a major task, and selling a house with extra dents and scratches can put you in a nasty position in your local real estate market. To brighten your outlook and inspire that inner salesperson, let’s look at how to sell a house that needs some work in Santa Cruz. Price Competitively … Continued
Interview with Sandy Novembre; Owner of Monarch Pilates in Santa Cruz I had the honor of interviewing Sandy Novembre, the owner of Monarch Pilates, which is a health and wellness Pilates studio. At Monarch Pilates, Sandy, and her team of teachers and physical therapists, provide a service where they allow their clients to feel great … Continued
Owning a pet is an immense responsibility, and taking care of them while keeping your home in good shape adds an extra layer of complexity when selling your home. To help make your property’s time on the market quick and easy, take a look at these 6 tips for Santa Cruz home sellers who have … Continued
At some point in time you may find yourself looking to offload a rental property, but selling the property while tenants are still present creates a unique – and perhaps awkward – obstacle. In order to help lighten the load and make your sale a success, here’s how to sell a house in Santa Cruz … Continued
I’m getting questions every day about the Santa Cruz real estate market. And if or when do I think that it will have a downward shift? Will the expiration of the moratoriums and forbearance have an impact on our market? Hi. I’m Shemeika Fox, your Santa Cruz Real Estate Expert. As of February 14th, that’s … Continued
Preparing any residence for the market takes a lot of hard work and persistence while doing the same with a property where you’re staying adds a bit more complexity. To kick your sale into high gear, let’s look at 6 tips to sell a house in Santa Cruz that you’re currently living in. Don’t Go … Continued
The key to getting the price you want for your home is generating as much interest as possible to increase enthusiasm, drum up offers, and create a bidding war amongst buyers. Let’s go over some spectacular methods to accomplish this goal with 5 ways to use social media to help you sell your house fast … Continued
So you’ve listed your house and shown it a few times, and now the offers are beginning to roll in. But how do you assess offers and determine the best or right one? Price – the amount of an offer – is not the only (or even the primary) factor involved in choosing the right … Continued
Despite everything going on around the world, the beginning of 2021 is already bringing an incredibly strong real estate market to the table. To get you motivated and make your 2021 moving goals a reality, here are 5 reasons why you need to sell your house now in Santa Cruz instead of waiting. Minimal Competition … Continued
Congratulations! You’ve sold your land and have a good chunk of money in your pocket. But now what? The majority of money experts will advise you to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of land. But, first, you need to consider the tax angle because the sale of land is a taxable event. Then you … Continued
Selling invest property is quite a bit different than selling a residential property and comes with its own unique challenges. It may be the final step in your business plan for that particular property, and you’ll want to maximize profits when you sell. The problem, though, is that there are many things that can go … Continued
Long gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a house was put a sign in the front yard and an ad in the local paper. In today’s tough real estate market, online marketing and advertising are absolutely essential. Still, you have to do more than put your listing on a … Continued
Even the best of homes typically require quite a bit of work to get them ready to sell. And then if you’re trying to make your house more family friendly, that work usually increases – from more attention to certain aspects of staging to different marketing tactics. Really, though, a lot of it is just … Continued
In today’s market, is it better to sell your house or hold on to it? Home prices are still rising, and buyers can get very low mortgage interest rates, so selling can look pretty attractive. Still, there are numerous other factors that figure into the answer to that question. But if you do decide to … Continued
Santa Cruz Real Estate Market Update: March 2021 The Santa Cruz real estate market is booming!! I’ve been selling real estate right here in Santa Cruz for over 16 years, and this is the hottest Santa Cruz sellers market that I have ever experienced. There hasn’t been a better time in the history of real … Continued
“I have been told by clients who end up hiring me that my ability to ask curious questions and listen puts me in a position to actually be able to serve their unique and individual needs and desires with regards to the process of listing and selling their home. I love the marketing aspect of … Continued
The standard advice for the financial end of buying a new home is usually not to buy more home than you can afford. But that’s pretty vague and general and not really much help for buyers who need to plan and budget. And mortgage pre-approval isn’t all that much help either because what you can borrow isn’t … Continued
Selling your house can be stressful enough even when things go well. And when you have to contend with “bad neighbors,” it only gets worse. You’ve invested effort and expense in getting your house looking its absolute best for a quick sale and the best price possible – making repairs, cleaning and decluttering, staging, and … Continued
Thinking about buying new construction in Santa Cruz? There’s nothing quite like that new-car smell, and there’s really nothing like moving into a brand-new, never-lived-in-before home. If it’s within your budget, buying new construction seems to have no cons at all. But there can be drawbacks – sometimes hugely costly ones. So it’s critical for … Continued
Thinking about hiring a real estate agent in Santa Cruz? Many people have misconceptions about working with real estate agents, and these misconceptions often keep buyers and sellers from hiring an agent when it really could benefit their situation. Here are 5 common cliches people believe about working with a real estate agent in Santa … Continued
Do you need to sell your house in Santa Cruz? It may currently still be a seller’s market out there, but sellers today have additional challenges to contend with – COVID-19, fear and uncertainty, economic distress, and more. And this means that selling your house will probably not be an easy task despite the fact … Continued
Whether it’s a rural area ora secluded spot in town, buying a home with acreage is many people’s dream – a special place with plenty of room to call home. But the very things that make it so attractive often bring special problems, not least of which is the bigger price tag. So you need … Continued
Need help selling houses in Santa Cruz? The housing market can be confusing to people, especially those who don’t have much experience with real estate. Here are the top 10 questions our professionals receive about buying and selling houses in Santa Cruz. What Is the First Step in the Process? This is a very common … Continued
Buying a home is often primarily an emotion-driven affair, but in selling your home you must be guided by logic and objectivity. The goal in selling is to maximize profit potential, and many first-time sellers aren’t really aware of how to do this effectively. So here’s our best advice for first-time Santa Cruz home sellers in 2021. … Continued
Skill, experience, knowledge, timing, and a not-so-small helping of luck – all these are the ingredients that go into the recipe that makes selling a house fast possible. Oh, and one other thing: some clever strategies that can significantly reduce the element of luck. And good agents know how to successfully deploy these strategies that … Continued
Waterfront property can pretty alluring because you’re buying both land and the waterfront all in one swift stroke. After all, if you live there, it will be much like being on a perpetual vacation. But that same attractiveness has led many buyers to experience not a little remorse later down the road. Buying any property … Continued
Deciding to work with a real estate agent shouldn’t be a snap decision. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are 6 questions you should ask your Santa Cruz real estate agent. What Neighborhoods Do You Typically Work in? Many larger markets contain micro-markets that typically run in the same boundaries as neighborhoods. In … Continued
