NEW LISTING IN WRIGLEY AREA OF LB

Great tour of a new listing in the Wrigley area. Beautiful custom home. Almost a quarter acre lot. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 1873 square feet. Take a look on my YouTube channel for other home tours as well!

CUSTOM HOME IN WRIGLEY AREA OF LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA

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Would You Go On a Job Interview Without Knowing What The Company Does?

Yesterday I was teaching a class of real estate agents and a very interesting question came up. The agent wanted to know how to give pricing information to his seller on the value of a home.

The seller thought that the home was worth $480,000, the agent stated that the home was worth $460,000. They had an offer for $470,000 that the seller would not counter.

I asked the agent why the seller thought the home was worth more. The agent stated that he saw the price on Zillow.

I then asked the agent if he himself had looked at Zillow? The agent stated "why would I look at Zillow when I have the recent sales from the multiple listing system". I replied “so that you might have a better understanding about the seller’s pricing thoughts”.

As a listing agent, my thinking always is that I want to see what the recent sales are that Zillow is using; usually they have a few sales on the site that they are comparing the  home to. The agent said “well I don't need that information, I have better information from the multiple listing system”.

This agent totally missed the point. In today's world it seems that no one wants to take that extra step to try and help or to understand where the customer is coming from. It is as If you went on a job interview and had the best engineering skills but no knowledge of what the company did; do you think you would get the job?

What the agent should have done was look at Zillow and any other consumer related real estate site before even going on the appointment or listing the property.

He should have had a conversation with the seller before an offer was ever received. If the agent and the client both have the same information then it will be a much smoother transaction. A good agent should always explain why the comparable sales on certain websites may or may not be a good match for their property.

Our job is to price a home to sell and get the most amount of money for the seller. My goal is that I always want my sellers to understand why that price is a good fit.

When I go on the job interview … AKA a listing appointment, I should know what that seller’s expectations are before hand. I then go with appropriate materials so we can discuss my job. My seller and I then have a much better chance of selling that home at its highest price.

Knowing my property inventory, past sales activity plus … understanding what the seller expects, are all key components to providing the best service possible.

If you would like more information about this process … please give me a call or visit my website.

562-882-1581 or www.SuperBroker.com

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When Is The Time To Buy?

     A few days ago I was sitting with a client writing an offer for a home in Lakewood. It was a three bedroom one bath on a nice cul-de-sac. The home was priced at $350,000. In the current rental market the home would rent for $2100. His payment with 10% down is $1950, that includes property taxes and insurance.
     
I loved the market ten years ago because I was working with these kind of numbers. The clients would sit down and discuss payment options with me and we would all wonder why more people were not buying homes. Why would you rent when you can buy for the same price? Maybe they didn't know? 
    
This equation does not even include the fact that as a homeowner you get a tax deduction. Homeowners get to deduct the mortgage interest and property taxes on the home. Call your tax accountant for all the information. That could make the above payment effectively around $1500.
    
 I also just sold a one bedroom condo in downtown Long Beach for $97,000 and the seller paid $3000 of the buyers costs. That makes a payment of  $950 with taxes and association dues. Find a one bedroom condo with parking three blocks from the beach with that kind of rent! 
     
Benefits of buying right now...low interest rate, payment that is very close to rent, tax deduction, and you are setting up a forced savings account for yourself. You are building equity in your own home as you pay down your loan.
    
Some people worry about job stability and being able to afford a house payment. You have to live somewhere, either pay rent or pay your own loan. If you did lose your job you can move in with friends and rent your home....its a great market when most of the homes that are available, will rent for the payment on them!
    
I have been in business for 23 years. I have seen the highs and the lows. I believe that the next few years will be great opportunities for home ownership.

If you are shopping for real estate in the Lakewood and Long Beach areas … visit http://www.greatlakewoodhomes.com/ to start your search. Make sure and check out the Market Insider section.

If you want immediate advice ... visit http://www.superbroker.com/ or call me directly at 562-882-1581

Allison Van Wig Has Just Updated the Market Report for Long Beach & Lakewood Home Prices

 

I have just updated my Long Beach and Lakewood market report for our local real estate markets.

 

Here is a QR code you can scan with your smartphone or you can visit www.LongBeachRealEstatePrices.com  to get all the latest information on solds vs. listed prices.

 

If you need more information, please give me a call at 562-882-1581 or visit my website at www.SuperBroker.com

Allison Van Wig

LAKEWOOD MUTUALS NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE–SATURDAY 7/23rd 8:00am to 3:00 pm

This Saturday, we are having a NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE with over 40 homes participating.

If you love bargains, then look for the garage sale signs that will be posted all around starting from the corner of Paramount and Del Amo.

The map on the right shows the boundaries of the homes that are participating … just follow the signs and join in the fun!

This garage sale has been advertised in the Long Beach Press Telegram so the garage sale regulars will be there …

Speaking of bargains … if you are shopping for real estate in the Lakewood and Long Beach areas … visit www.GreatLakewoodHomes.com to start your search.

For information about my listings … visit www.SuperBroker.com or give me a call … 562-882-1581

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Short Sale vs. Standard Sale … Which One Is Better?

Short Sales are a breed all to their own … depending upon the existing lender and the experience of the listing agent and short sale negotiator … they have been known to take on a life of their own.
I have been dealing with short sales since the early 90’s and now again during the current housing crisis … whether you are buying or selling … my advice is to make sure you are dealing with someone who can guide you through the process and get you across the closed escrow line. This outcome is a huge win-win for everyone!!
If you are interested in homes where you don’t have to worry about having an extended wait period before you can move forward to closing … I have two such listings that are perfect for a growing family.

Click on these pictures and you will go to the each of the property’s exclusive websites where you can see all the details, price, lots & lots of pictures plus a virtual tour.

2708 Arbor Road is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the Lakewood Mutuals area of Lakewood California.

4133 Rose Ave is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Bixby Highland area of Long Beach California

For more information about how to find homes visit my website at http://www.superbroker.com/ or register at http://www.greatlakewoodhomes.com/ or …

feel free to give me a quick call 562-882-1581

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Allison Van Wig Completes Annual Relay For Life To Raise Funds for American Cancer Society

Last Saturday, June 25th I was proud to participate in the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Fundraising event.

The relay was a team-oriented event that took place over a 24-hour period. My team mates and I walked and ran relay-style around Bellflower High School’s track to raise money and awareness for cancer research and special programs and outreach.

Opening ceremonies began at 9 a.m. followed by a survivor’s lap at 10 a.m. The event was highlighted at day’s end by a luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m.

I personally walked and hula-hooped around the track with a few rest periods in between from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. I then went home, showered, changed clothes, fed my puppy dogs and returned to continue walking until 3 a.m. I QUIT COUNTING AT MILE 25 … 

The day was a very big success and I am very proud to have been able to contribute to the outcome of raising over $105,000 in this one day event.

Going the extra mile has always been something I believe in … whether it is participating in an event such as this or serving my clients in my Lakewood and Long Beach real estate practice.

If you would like to know about any other upcoming events … give me a call … I would love to include you.

http://www.superbroker.com/     562-882-1581