How we work with Sean to get homes ready for sale

"I’m actually one of Carlos’ preferred vendors so I work with him a lot when he’s getting a home ready to sell. I’ve had a lot of experience working with him side-by-side and we’ve built up a good reputation.  We work with about 3 professionals and we all refer each other for different services from handyman work, landscaping, and photography. We all get the house ready to sell and work on the curb appeal which really helps Carlos out. He’s a go-getter, hustler, and really gets on top of getting his homes ready to sell. He really keeps things moving forward for everybody."

Why Should you Price Correctly From the Start?

Looking to buy a home in the San Diego area? GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search. If you're thinking about selling your home get a FREE Home Valuation Here. For any other questions about San Diego real estate, reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

Today we are going to talk about one of the most common questions home sellers want to know about the process of getting their home prepared to go on the market: Why does pricing low sell high?

Well, for starters, everyone is looking for a great deal. When you initially price your home too high, you won't be getting as many viewings or offers as you'd like. However, pricing your home accurately with the market gives more value to the buyer. In turn, this value creates major demand for your home. With the supply being only one, this will result in buyers bringing up the price over its true market value.

When sellers price a property too high, buyers tend to wait until the price comes down. This negatively affects the sellers and by the time you reduce the price, you have missed the market and the listing has become stale. Pricing correctly up front will give you the most buyers and get you the most money for your home.

If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us a quick email. We look forward to helping you, your friends, and your family!

Don't Miss the Great Opportunities of the Holiday Market!

Looking to buy a home in the San Diego area? GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search. If you're thinking about selling your home get a FREE Home Valuation Here. For any other questions about San Diego real estate, reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

Welcome back to my one minute real estate update! Today, we're talking about the holidays and why you, or your friends, should think about taking advantage of the market.

If you are in the position to sell, now is the time to do it. People who failed to sell their homes in the late summer and early fall months are taking them off the market and waiting until spring to put them back on. Because there is less competition, choosing to sell now would be very beneficial.

If you want to take advantage of this great market, you're going to want to make sure your home is warm and inviting. Bake some cookies or other deserts to leave a pleasing smell in the house, but don't overdo it. Make sure you decorate your home to really drive home the great feelings that come with the holidays. Again, don't overdo it, as too many decorations may make your home look cluttered.

Remember to put away all your valuables when showing your home. It doesn't happen often, but sometimes there are people out looking at homes for reasons other than to purchase. It's better to be safe than sorry.

If you have any real estate needs, or would like to discuss your options, please reach out to us. We would love to give you a hand!

What's so Great About the Fall Selling Season?

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

Most people don't realize it, but the fall is a fantastic time to put your home on the market. There are many people who don't have kids, are relocating for their job, or need to downsize now, who are out looking for homes during this time. While there are less buyers out looking, the ones who are tend to be pretty serious about finding a home. 

With interest rates as low as they've ever been and a low inventory, there is a high demand for housing this fall. If you price your home correctly, you can get a great value and sell your home fast. Not everyone knows about this, so if you've been thinking about selling your home, September through March is a fantastic time to put your home on the market. 

If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity, we'd be happy to help you out. Give us a call or shoot us an email, so we can start planning how to net you the most money in the shortest amount of time. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

What Matters More: Home Prices or Interest Rates?

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

If you are planning on buying a new home, the first thing you need to do is to secure the right financing for you and your family. Currently, rates are still at historic lows at around 4%. Waiting for the "right" market is a fools errand - nothing affects your spending power like interest rates! Getting a home for a few thousand dollars cheaper down the road is useless if you're paying a substantially higher rate. 

We recommend you get a monthly mortgage check up. We think AmeriFirst Financial, Inc. is the best in town. We work closely with Jeannete Lizarraga, a direct lender who is fantastic at what she does. Working with her, you won't have to worry about the red tape of big banks - once you submit your file, she'll have it back to you in 24 hours.

You can reach Jeannete by phone at (619) 246-8946 or by email at Jeannete@AmeriFirst.us. If you have any questions about this topic or would like us to answer another real estate related question in the future, give us a call or shoot us an email! We want to be your San Diego real estate resource!

Your One-Minute Market Update and Invitation to Tower 23 Mixer

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

The San Diego real estate market has slowed down. In fact, we're seeing a more balanced market than we've seen in years. So what does this mean for homeowners?

I talk to many homeowners who would love to upgrade to a larger home, or downsize to a home closer to the water or a golf course. However, they are sitting on the sidelines, not selling their home, because there still isn't enough of a selection of homes out there to choose from.

In our latest update we talk about a unique option for finding that right-size home...off-market properties. We call it our "Quiet List." These properties are not listed on the MLS but are either actively looking for a buyer or are open to the right offer.

Only agents who are actively prospecting and talking to homeowners daily are aware of these properties, so if you're having trouble finding the right size home for your needs, we'd love to talk with you!

The perfect home for your needs might be on our Quiet List.

We also want to invite you to our Tower 23 Mixer event!

As a way of saying thank-you to clients, friends and the Paradise Found San Diego family, Carlos Gutierrez and Jeannete Lizarraga are hosting a Happy Hour Mixer at Tower 23 in Pacific Beach on Wednesday August 27th, from 5-7pm.

Tower 23 is located at: 723 Felspar St, San Diego CA 92109.

Valet parking is available. Beer and Wine will be provided.

Please RSVP to: Carlos@MontezumaProperties.com.

The disadvantages of online home searches

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

Hey everyone, welcome to my San Diego real estate updates. Today what I want to talk to you about are the downfalls of online home searches.

A lot of people have been calling me, frustrated from using these sites. What they are finding is that a lot of the homes that they have been interested in on these sites have already been sold. What they want is an up-to-the-minute update on what's going on and what's available in their area.

If this ever happens to you, please give me a call.I can let you know what homes are currently available if you are thinking of buying and if you are wondering about selling your home, I can also offer you a free no-obligation home evaluation on your property. Just contact me and we will take care of you, for no cost whatsoever.

Another thing that I have access to is what I like to call the quiet list. These are a list of homes that I have of people who have told me they are thinking about selling, but aren't quite ready to put their home on the market. If you are thinking of investing or selling in the future, e-mail or call me and I can either share this list with you or put you on it.

Professional photography WILL help get your home sold

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

We think some of the photos people post of their homes are crazy. If you are planning on renting out or selling your home, you need to make it stand out. Professional photography is the way to do that. You can make small rooms look spacious by picking things up off the floor and rearranging furniture, before snapping a picture.

It's also important to remember that less is more: make your home look irresistible by de-cluttering and cleaning it up. These tips are especially important if you are planning on selling your home yourself. If you would like more information on how to make your home "sellable", or have ANY San Diego area real estate questions, don't hesitate to call. We would love to assist you in any way possible.

As Seen in La Jolla Light...

Consider me your top resource for San Diego real estate

There are a wide variety of homes on the market in the San Diego area. If you're a prospective home buyer wanting to browse all the current listings, GO HERE to Perform a Full Home Search, or you can get a FREE Home Valuation Here if you are interested in selling your home. For any other questions or general information you have about San Diego's local real estate market, or the value of your home, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at (858) 551-3380.

Welcome to my San Diego Real Estate Blog
This will be the first of many San Diego real estate market updates that I will be providing you with. Today I will be speaking about what you will need to do if you're preparing to list your home for sale in San Diego.

Some of the very basic things that you will need to do to your home are to perform a very basic deep cleaning. When was the last time you power-washed your home? You need to clean the inside and the outside of your home very well. Don't forget about landscaping or curb appeal.

You will also probably want to get a home inspection before your sale so that you're not met with any major obstacles during the contract period.
If you hire me to sell your home, I'm going to do everything possible to get a multiple offer scenario for your home. The following steps will be needed in order for me to do this:

• Get the home prepared
• Strategically price the property to attract the most buyers possible 
• My pricing strategy factors into what consumers think your home is worth because it is not you who decides the price of your home, it's the market that sets the price.

If you're thinking about buying a home in San Diego, I also recommend that you get in contact with Jeannete Lizarraga (619-246-8946) who can perform a mortgage check-up for you. I always refer my clients to her because she can take care of all your financial needs. We want your credit to be strong so that you will be an attractive candidate to buy a home. Keep in mind that we're still dealing with some of the lowest interest rates in the history of our country.

Hopefully this information has been valuable to you. If you or anyone else you know has any questions about San Diego real estate, please refer them to me. I want to be your main resource for San Diego real estate. I want to provide the easiest and most hassle-free real estate transaction that I possibly can.
 
I can be contacted via phone or email. Thanks for tuning in!

How we helped Devon sell his San Diego home by following through with what we promised

"Carlos did a good job for us. He came through, put our house on the market, and told me he’d have an offer within a couple weeks. Sure enough, we had an offer! He jumped right on the ball and his enthusiasm was really awesome."

How we helped Dr. Richard find the perfect water front property with our efficient process

"Carlos worked very hard to identify properties that were about to go on the market and could be acquired. He found the perfect property for us and helped us move quickly with it. It was an extraordinary efficient process and he really knows what he’s doing!"