Need to sell your house fast in Santa Cruz? Some home sellers have the luxury of taking a leisurely stroll through the listing and sale process, with no pressure and no hurry. But for many more sellers, though, time is critical – they need to sell fast. The most common need for speed lies in … Continued
There are few things discouraging when selling your home than receiving a low appraisal. To help you overcome this possible obstacle, we have 5 things you can do if your Santa Cruz house appraises low. REVIEW AND SCRUTINIZE The first step when your house appraises low is to ask for a copy of the appraisal … Continued
Some home sellers may know that they want to put their house on the market, but don’t know when to get the process started. To give you a push in the right direction, here’s how to know if it is the right time to sell your house in Santa Cruz. Meet Your Needs First and … Continued
The advent of COVID-19 has changed the way things are done in many industries, including everything from education to entertainment to real estate. The use of social distancing to slow the virus’s spread has particularly impacted real estate, causing a move away from in-person showings and open houses to virtual tours. Still, many buyers want … Continued
With home prices still slightly increasing and inventory still below demand, sellers are still in the driver’s seat. So when you find that home you love and it’s within your price range, you’ll likely be bidding against several other buyers. That means you have to find a way to make your offer more noticeable and … Continued
Once you’ve made the decision to put your home on the market, there’s a lot of work to be done to prepare every square inch to get you the most from your sale. Let’s take a moment to look at how you can get everything in tip-top shape with these 6 things people forget to … Continued
Anyone will tell you that generating interest in your home listing is key to selling high and fast. To get everyone excited about your for-sale property, here’s how to gain maximum exposure when selling your house in Santa Cruz: KEEP IT SPARKLING Everybody knows that you clean before selling your house in Santa Cruz, but … Continued
Anyone taking a look at the active home listings will tell you that the photos can instantly make or break their interest in a particular property. In order to drive more potential buyers your way, here are 5 ways to get great listing photos of your Santa Cruz house: MAXIMIZE CURB APPEAL When an interested … Continued
Whether you’re the average homeowner looking to put your property on the market or a professional investor, it’s good to know what determines how much your home is worth. In order to better understand how everything comes together, here are 5 things that affect your property value in Santa Cruz. Location and Neighborhood As you … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 131 On Day 131 of the Shelter in Place, Ellia and I were feeling very crafty. We started off making jewelry from a crystal growing jewelry kit and later we made a Christmas tree out of wooden sticks. We were trying to make a candle holder, but it … Continued
Selling a house in Santa Cruz can be a big task that can benefit greatly from hiring a qualified and experienced real estate agent. To give you an idea of what an agent can do for you, take a look at these 5 things your agent is responsible for when selling a house in Santa Cruz. … Continued
Selling your home takes a lot of time and energy to get everything ready for the market, and pricing your home competitively is part of the process. In order to make sure your home sells quickly for the right amount, we’re ready to show you how to avoid over pricing your home in Santa Cruz. … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 127 Day 127 of the Shelter in Place was my first day back in town after being in Utah for a real estate conference. It was really nice to strategize and learn new ways that I can best serve my clients. But there was nothing like getting home … Continued
Shemeika Fox Santa Cruz RealtorDavid Lyng Real Estate831.588.2334sfox@yoursantacruzrealestate.comwww.yoursantacruzrealestate.comDRE 01479629
When you’re thinking of making a change, you may feel a rush of motivation to complete some projects around your home. To help you maximize your time and effort look at these 5 simple upgrades you can do to increase your home value in Santa Cruz. 5 Simple Upgrades You Can Do To Increase Your … Continued
So you’ve received an offer, it looks like the sale will go through, and now you’re nervously waiting for the inspection results. That nervousness, of course, stems from the fact that a real estate transaction is never truly finalized till money changes hands and all the dotted lines are signed. So when that inspection comes … Continued
This year has been full of uncertainty and stress, and now you’re looking to sell your home on top of everything else. Don’t let coronavirus stop you from getting the best price for your home with these 5 tips: Get Some Help Before you kick your home sale into high gear, it’s always recommended you … Continued
Selling a house can be more than a little stressful. Any task that involves such a complicated process and so many pieces can certainly be intimidating. But if you tackle such a job in an orderly fashion with a step=by-step approach, it becomes far more manageable. That’s exactly why we’re giving you this checklist for … Continued
Even when the market favors sellers, selling a house is almost never easy. You are entering a competitive market, and you have to work hard to stand out from all the competition. And, today, rising above the competition means you have to do a lot more than the tired old standard stuff to market your … Continued
In selling a house, things don’t always go as planned or as hoped. Sometimes, just when everything looks to be working out, the deal falls through. Maybe you’ve received a good offer, the buyer is serious, you’re ready to move forward – and then your house appraises to low. It can and does happen But … Continued
Long gone are the days when you could sell a house by just sticking a for-sale sign in the front yard and maybe taking out a classified ad in the local paper. Now, it takes some aggressive and highly targeted marketing because you absolutely must reach and then sway your target market. As with marketing … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 123 & Day 124 On Day 123 of the Shelter in Place it was my first time being on an airplane in a really long time. And with the Coronavirus pandemic, my daughter asked me to wear goggles both in the airport and in the plane! People looked … Continued
If you intend to sell your Santa Cruz home, you’re likely considering some upgrades to increase the value. After all, everyone wants to sell at the best price possible in order to make a profit. Sure, you could do a major kitchen remodel to increase your home’s value by tens of thousands of dollars. But … Continued
This past week I had the honor of interviewing my dear friend, Monique Cook. Monique is the owner of Coach for Recovery, which offers comprehensive services for people seeking recovery for addiction and anxiety in Santa Cruz County and beyond. She is a passionate, Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) with over 22 years of experience in … Continued
You have accepted an offer on your Santa Cruz house and the sale is pending, but you’re not quite out of the woods yet. To avoid getting yourself into a sticky situation, here are 4 things that could cause the sale of your Santa Cruz house to fall through. Your Buyer Lacks Financing The first … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 120 On Day 120 of the Shelter in Place here in Santa Cruz, I made Danny coffee to get him caffeinated before taking on the job of making the cabinet doors for our new kitchen. I am super excited for the renovations in our kitchen! Ellia and I … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 118 On Day 118 of the Shelter in Place Order here in Santa Cruz, Danny brought me coffee in bed…twice! He’s so generous and kind. And after getting caffeinated, we went out for a family surf session before going to work. Later on, Ellia, our little chef, cooked … Continued
Putting your house on the market is a stressful thing to do, and it can take some time and patience to get it sold. To help speed things up and make your sale a success, here are 5 incentives you can offer when selling your house in Santa Cruz. REDUCE YOUR PRICE When potential buyers … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 116 On Day 116 of the Shelter in Place order here in Santa Cruz, it was a Saturday filled with lots of showings with my new Fox Realty Group mask. I got the chance to show this really awesome house with Arroyo views! You don’t always need an … Continued
Santa Cruz Shelter in Place 2020: Day 114 On Day 114 of the Shelter in Place here in Santa Cruz, I caught a wave and my friend Sara got it on video!! Now we are really becoming a surfing family and I love it. Ellia says that I have to work on my paddling, but … Continued
