San Diego Real Estate Video Blog with Carlos Gutierrez

What Are We Grateful For this Year?

I think we lose sight of what's really important in our lives. This is a good time of year to remember what's truly important. I could say I'm grateful for my car or my road bike, but there are many other things that I'm grateful for, such as my family and my fiancé.

I'm also grateful for Lori and Bill Walton. They've had a huge impact on my life this year and they're constantly giving back to the city of San Diego.

As the Holidays approach, be mindful of what you have in your life and don't take it for granted. There are a lot of people without homes or family to visit over the Holidays. Be grateful for what you have, even if it's not much.

Happy Holidays!

How to Make a Senior Move Easier

Everyone ages, that’s just a fact of life. When it comes time for you to move your parents or an elderly relative out of a home they have been living in for a long time, it can be tough to let go. Today we want to help ease the pain of moving on by giving you some tips for how to move your senior out in a timely and stress-free fashion, while also selling the home for the highest amount of money possible. Here are our tips:

1. Communication

Seniors can be very emotionally invested in their home, especially when they have lived there for a number of years. Of course there will be some sadness and apprehension about the move, and you’ve got to give them time to grieve and the chance to talk about where they want to live in order to help them make a smooth transition.

2. Planning effectively

Before you begin sorting and organizing everything in the home, it’s a good idea to get a visual of where your senior is moving and what you’ll need to make the move possible.

3. Enlist relatives

Encourage close friends and family members to take some days off, and come help with the organizing and cleaning out of the house. Surrounding your senior with those who are loving and encouraging will help ease the stress.

4. Sort and organize

Go through the house item by item, room by room, and categorize the objects to make things easier. Should they be donated, handed down to other family members, or kept for the move? Honor the emotional attachment to certain objects and allow your senior to reminisce when they are going through that stuff.

5. Clean and repair the home

Keep the home in its best possible shape no matter what you are doing with it, it will save you money down the road.

6. Plan the moving day

There are a few different strategies I suggest for moving your senior loved ones into their new home. A full service moving company can be a little pricey, but it’s the most economical and the easiest. Get your loved ones to be a part of this and make sure your senior parents are taken care of on the trip.

If you have any questions or need anything real estate related, we would love to help. Give us a call or send us an email, we look forward to speaking with you!

What's Stopping You from Downsizing?

Today, we're going to talk about buyers whose kids have left the home.These buyers are looking to downsize, but our current market makes it difficult for them to do so.

Unfortunately, even though there are more homes on the market than there were earlier this year, people have been dropping out of the market since school started. That means there are fewer buyers and sellers in today's market, so in many price points, we still don't have enough homes for sale for the buyers out there.

One big reason for the low inventory is many sellers don't have their next property purchased. They can't move into their next home, so they are hesitant to sell their current one.

With that said, if you're looking to get into your single-level dream retirement home with a smaller yard, there are two things for you to keep in mind:

Don't make any improvements to your existing home if it doesn't raise the price of your home. We can help you determine which improvements will be most beneficial to you. My job is to help you save money and make money on your home sale.
Expand your search. Some agents, including myself, have lists of homes that are not on the market yet. These homeowners are open to the right offer, but they don't want to go through the hassle of getting the property on the MLS.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

What's Happening with the San Diego Real Estate Market?

Today, we'll discuss the key problem we're seeing in the marketplace: older homeowners who are looking to downsize.

Unfortunately, even though there are more homes on the market than there were earlier in the year, people are dropping out of the market now that school has started. Basically, we still don't have enough homes on the market for the number of buyers that are out there. That's mainly because a lot of people don't want to put their home on the market until they have a property to move into.

If you're looking for your dream retirement home, I have a couple of great tips for you. First of all, don't make too many improvements to your existing home if the improvements will not raise the price. We can help you determine what improvements you might need that will get you a return on investment.

Secondly, expand your search! Some agents have access to homes that aren't on the market yet. There are also people out there who are interested in selling their homes but don't want to go through the hassle of listing it. You want a real estate agent who has access to these great homes.

Remember, the first step in getting a new home is making sure the numbers make sense. Baby boomers need to make sure that the dollars and cents make sense before they start looking for a home. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!

What Homes Are Millennials, Baby Boomers, and Gen X Competing For?

Right now, there is a lot of pressure on the $400K-$800K market here in San Diego.

It all has to do with the varying generations looking for homes right now. There are about 74,900,000 baby boomers; every 10 seconds, someone turns 65. Baby boomers are looking to downsize at this time; they are trying to get 2/3-bedroom homes that are in very walkable areas.

On the other hand, there are about 78,000,000 millennials between the ages of 18-34, who are starting to look at the $400K-$800K price range as well. There are also about 50,000,000 people in Gen X who are going to surpass the baby boomers by 2028.

If you're looking to purchase or sell a home in the $400K-$800K price range, give me a call. Three different segments of society are competing for homes at that price point, so you'll want all the help you can get! I would love to hear from you.

Do You Know What It Takes to Invest in San Diego?

Many people are talking about flipping homes and investing in real estate because the market is so hot. Since rates are low and the market is up, now is a great time to invest in real estate. My advice is to buy your first home yourself - get your own place first before you try to own multiple units!

Before jumping into the investment game, I also suggest writing out a plan. Write your real estate goals out before you do anything. Once that's done, you can begin searching areas you would like to invest in. One of the biggest things I've noticed is that I prefer to have the ability to drive by my properties. You don't want your investment properties to be in far-flung areas you can't keep a close eye on.

Once you've found the area, you need to talk to a great lender. Working with a trustworthy lender can make all the difference when trying to get involved in an investment. Of course, it doesn't hurt to work with an experienced real estate professional either.

If you have any questions about investment opportunities, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!

Where Can You Go to Find the Truth About the San Diego Market?

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I want to invite you to listen to my radio show LIVE every Tuesday night from 7pm to 8pm. We talk about the truth of San Diego real estate and share ideas and suggestions from true professionals who are in the trenches each and every day here in San Diego.

When listening to this show, you'll learn how to increase the value of your home, as well as how to increase the livability of your home. We have lawyers on to discuss some of the things to avoid in real estate, tax professionals to offer advice, and even the chief of police to discuss safety in the community.

Catch me live on 1170AM or search "Carlos Gutierrez" on iTunes to listen any time. If you have Meerkat, you can also check us out live, in-studio! I sure hope you'll tune in to hear the truth about the San Diego area market!

The Carlos Gutierrez Show "The Truth" Episode 2

A huge thank you to our two guests Craig Sewing of The Craig Sewing Show and to Scott Kaplan of the Scott & BR Show on The Mighty 1090 for calling in tonight. I hope you all enjoyed our show! For those who listened please give us your Brutal - honest feedback. We appreciate your input and it will help to make the show stronger. Thank you to everyone who listened and we will catch you all next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. on AM 1170 The Answer.

The Carlos Gutierrez Show "The Truth" Episode 1

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Hey everyone, I am very excited to talk to you today about why I am your one-stop shop real estate concierge, and how we can help you at any point in a transaction.

I was talking to a client last week who was trying to be more conscientious of their water usage due to the drought. He wanted to install some low-flow toilets and low-flow faucets to save on water. So I hooked him up with my plumber, who gave him great service when he installed his new appliances.

He also wanted to take out some of the grass in his yard and make it a little more drought friendly. I was able to set him up with a service provider in this situation as well. A lot of other people are doing this, and it's saving them both money and water.

If you need help with something like this, or anything else at all related to your home, call me. My name is Carlos Gutierrez and I am here to be your one-stop shop real estate concierge. Give me a call or send me an email today!

How to Kill Your Real Estate Deal by Asking for Too Much

Most people aren't trying to kill their real estate transaction - rather, they unwittingly make a mistake that leads to the termination of the deal. Today, we want to give you a few tips on how to avoid such a disastrous situation.

If you're selling, you need to avoid pushing buyers over the limit - you don't want to ask for too much. You don't want to let the buyer put one over you, but you have to know a good deal when you see one.

You need to be strict about your terms. You want to make the time periods for inspections and closing to be as short as possible. You also want to have as few contingencies if possible.

One of the most important things you need to do when negotiating is strip away all emotion and deal only with the facts. This will keep you on track to a successful closing.

If you have any questions about this stage of the real estate transaction, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!

How Can You Make the Most of Your San Diego Home Sale?

Getting multiple offers when selling is a best case scenario. However, it's not always obvious which offer you should accept. Today, we share some tips on how to pick the best offer!

Right now, there isn't much inventory in the San Diego market and interest rates are near record lows. As the spring market moves into the summer one, buyers are starting to flock to the market. Now is a fantastic time to take advantage of the market!

As more buyers come out, your chances of receiving multiple offers on your home increases. It's not always wise to take the offer with the highest dollar value. The other day, I had a client who took an offer that was worth $10,000 less than another one he received. Why would he do that, you ask? Sometimes, it's beneficial to you to accept an offer with a short closing time. Having an agent who can ask the right questions and get the best terms will go a long way in helping you choose the best offer!

If you have any questions about this topic, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!

Where Can You Find the Best Deals in San Diego?

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With our current shortage of inventory, it can be really tough to find a great home or investment property. However, if you are out there as a buyer and have an agent who is calling people who are thinking about selling, asking them if they would entertain offers or want to reduce their taxes by selling, there is another group of available properties that you can buy: off-market homes.

Off-market homes are properties that are not listed or available for sale on the MLS or the internet. These are people who are thinking about selling, and would entertain offers at a price and terms that meets their needs. As a buyer, this allows you a leg up on the marketplace. You can score the best properties before other buyers, which is a huge advantage to have right now.

I am out there talking to these sellers almost every day. If you are interested in finding an off-market homes, we would love to help. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. Until next time!

What's Happening in San Diego?

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Hey everyone, welcome back to my one-minute real estate market update. Today we are excited to bring you the latest details on what has been going on in the San Diego real estate market.

Right now, we are experiencing a shortage of inventory all over San Diego. This means a lot of homes that are coming on the market priced well are selling fast, and there are not a lot of homes for buyers to choose from as a result. If you've been thinking about selling your home, you have an opportunity right now to price your home correctly and get it properly staged. The people who are doing this are getting their homes sold lightning quick, usually in less than 21 days.
If you are interested in getting your home sold this fast, give me a call. I can send you a report that will show you exactly what it will take to sell your home quickly and for more money. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to me via phone or email. See you on the next update!

How Can You Help Your Home Sell?

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 for another real estate market update. Today we are going to talk a little about how the process of getting your home ready to go on the market works.

The first thing you should do before listing your home is have an agent over to do a consultation with you. They will go over exactly what you need to do to sell your home for the most money in the shortest amount of time possible. One of the first things they will likely recommend is shoring up the outside appearance of your home, including washing your windows and siding.

The next step is to have home stagers come over with tips for you on what you can do to maximize the space in your home. You will definitely want to de-clutter, as well as remove any personal items. People want open spaces and open floor plans, so maximizing the space you have is key. From there, we will take professional photos of the property for its online listing, and create a unique marketing plan designed to make your home sale as successful as possible.

Thanks for checking out my blog today. If you have any questions, or would like some more tips on what you can do to prepare your home for sale, give me a call or send me an email!

How Do We Help Our Clients?

Today we are going to talk about a recent success we had in selling an expired listing. The owner of the home was a man named Hank, and he just couldn't sell the property. It was a beautiful home in Encinitas on a cul-de-sac. The home itself is 3,500 square feet and sits on a 10,000 square foot lot.

Once I laid my eyes on the property, I knew we would sell it quick. The photographs online just did not do this place justice. Once we replaced the dark cell phone pictures of the home online with new, professionally taken photographs, it was only a matter of time before it sold.

I got my team up here, made a few small changes, and we got a full-price offer for the home in just nine days. Sometimes all it takes is a little tweak to sell your home, and we know all the tweaks in the book. If you have any questions for us or are curious about selling your home, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Why Hire Carlos Gutierrez to represent you?

-Carlos Gutierrez is a full time real estate consultant and has earned the Chairman's Circle Platinum Award for his sales performance in 2013. Carlos deliveres an unmatched level of experience, enthusiasm and work ethic to each and every client.

-He has created a vast real estate marketing network, social network engagement strategies, viral video marketing, newsletters, various print media, Radio and TV shows.

-Carlos has also created a personal and professional network that is among the most impressive in the Southern California real estate industry.

Carlos Gutierrez

888 Prospect Street

La Jolla, California 92037

(858) 864-8741
Carlos@CarlosGSellSSanDiego.com

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Devon - "Carlos did a good job for us. He came through, put our house on the market, and told me heâ€™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."

Dr. Richard - "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!"

Sean - "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."

What my happy San Diego clients have to say

"We used Carlos Gutierrez and the Paradise Found team to sell our home in Mission Beach a few months ago. It was a great experience, Carlos and his team helped us through every step of the process and made the selling of our home go extremely smoothly for both us and the buyers. We were able to get the selling price that we hoped for, for our home and the property easily closed within our 30 day escrow period. We would definitely recommend Carlos Gutierrez and Paradise Found to anyone in the area in need of either a buying or selling agent."

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"My mom needed help finding the perfect home near the beach area, and he did it! She had a long list of special requests and he met each one, including the newly resurfaced pool. I'll be thinking of you as I float around with the kids this summer. Thanks. Carlos is incredibly well connected, he knows everyone and makes the most of that resource. More importantly, I trust him. I know that he will conduct himself professionally and honestly, and I know that the people he handpicks to assist with the process are cut from the same cloth. Thanks again for making this such an seemless process!"

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