In 2018, home buyers have fewer properties to select from. The most important factor for you is to present or stage your home to look like a model home.
According to the National Association of Realtors, 92% of all single family homes are purchased based upon curb appeal. So, go out in front of your home and snap photos of it from the curb.
Then, you can picture what buyers will be looking at. As your California Realtors®, we can give you some suggestions to improve curb appeal. Small changes in the landscape can make your home more attractive.
Southern California real estate tips for consumers who are buying and selling real estate. Strategies and wisdom from Jay Valento, California Realtor® with 25 years of real estate experience helping buyers and sellers.
- Original articles that cover home buying strategies to assist you
- Financing tips to help you get the best mortgage, loan program, and interest rates
- Learn about selling your home for the most money possible
- What is a Southern California Realtor’s Role?
- Have Your Own Buyer’s Agent
- Relocating Tips – articles to assist you with your move
- Real Estate Glossary – learn the lingo of California real estate
Home Buying Tips to Review
- Home Buying Process
- How to Select a Neighborhood
- 12 Things Every Buyer Needs to Know
- Home Searching Video for our Interactive Property Search Tools
- Real Estate Agency
- Buyer Representation
- Free Home Buyer Consultation
- Comparative Market Analysis aka CMA
- Should I call the Listing Agent or have My own Buyer Agent?
- A Winning Offer
- Buyer Closing Costs
- Home Warranties
- Home Inspections
- What is Title Insurance?
- How Escrow Companies Work
- What happens at Closing?
Home Selling Tips
- Home Selling Marketing Plan
- Setting the Price of Your Home
- Pricing Realistically
- What is Your Home Worth?
- My House is Better than Your House
- Seller Closing Costs
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Preparing to Show Your Home
- Quantum Home Tours are Incredible
- Single Property Websites
- Showing Checklist
- What is a Listing Agreement
- The Listing Agent’s Job
- Compensation
- Consultant vs Traditional Agent
- 15 Key Items to Look for in Every Offer
- What is an Escrow?
Relocating to Southern California Tips
- Moving
- Relocating to Long Beach CA
- Relocating to Southern California
- Children and the Move
- Moving Checklist
- Packing Checklist
Financing Homes & Condos Tips
- 10 Commandments of Financing
- Loan Types
- Closing Costs
- Lender Title Insurance
- Getting Pre-Approved for a Loan First
- Factors for Loan Approval
- FICO Scores Affect Your Loan
- Loan Checklist of Items to Provide Your Lender
- 14 Questions to Ask Every Lender
The California Realtor’s Role
- Real Estate Agency
- Buyer Representation
- Compensation
- Choosing a Realtor to Represent You
- Why You Need an Agent
- Consultant vs Agent
- Consulting Approach
- Why Hire Jay Valento
- Realty ONE Group Diamond
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