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Greetings!
Welcome to Dale Warfel's December 2006 Newsletter.
Let me start with some personal news:
Our whole family had been fighting off a nasty cold bug for the past few weeks. But we've turned the corner and are feeling a lot better now. We had a relaxing few days out of town for Thanksgiving, but were glad to get home.
Johnny got to spend the week of Thanksgiving with his Nana and Papa (Mimi's folks) up in Sacramento. The day we drove him up, he told us he wouldn't miss us at all. He requested to watch Frosty the Snowman, which we have on video. He was 2 1/2 when he saw it the last time, and remembered it from last year. We were amazed.
Now for some professional news:
1) Sale Pending - 308 Bodega Way - Scheduled to close on Thursday, December 21st.
2) Thank you to Jeff Masnaghetti, Yvonne Olson, and Steven Pyle for your referrals.
3) Our next Millionaire Real Estate Investor Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 am at our office. Please call me to register for the class. The cost is $20, which includes lunch and a free copy of the best selling book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, written by Gary Keller.
As a Silicon Valley native, having lived, worked, shown, listed, and sold homes in practically every corner of Santa Clara County, you can rest assured that my combination of area knowledge, technical background, and negotiation skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling your home.
My entire team will provide you the highest level of care you could hope for in your home purchase. We keep you informed every step of the way providing clear and understandable answers to your questions and by providing a detailed Market Analysis on each property, which interests you, prior to suggesting an offering price. We keep you well informed through out the listing and escrow period making the process stress-free.
Remember to check out my website and benefit from the wealth of information: http://www.dalewarfel.com/
You could also contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or through the phone at: 408.624.6202
My expertise lies in selling homes in Almaden Valley and Willow Glen. Please do visit these two websites to get local news and information, which you can use, for these areas.
http://almadenvalleyhomesforsale.com
http://willowglenhomesforsale.com
Wish you all a great holiday season- Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Value of Luxury Houses in California Climb Slightly
California's luxury home values posted slight gains in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco in the third quarter of 2006, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index.
The index, which has tracked luxury homes since 1985, found:
Los Angeles values rose 0.6 percent from the second quarter of 2006 to the third quarter and climbed 4.4 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in Los Angeles is now $2.37 million.
San Diego values increased 1.9 percent from the second quarter of 2006 to the third quarter and gained 5.4 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in San Diego is now $2.18 million.
San Francisco Bay Area values increased 1.1 percent from the second quarter of 2006 to the third quarter and gained 4.0 percent from a year ago. The average luxury home in San Francisco is now a record $2.96 million.
The modest increases are "due to growing inventory, longer sales time, and greater caution among buyers because of the uncertainty in the market," says Katherine August-deWilde, chief operating officer of First Republic.
Courtesy: www.realtor.org
Testimonials
"Through Dale's effective marketing and negotiation, our home sold in only 9 days and for almost 5% over the asking price! Dale kept us well informed through out the listing and escrow period. Needless to say, we are very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him."
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Log on to the website http://www.dalewarfel.com/ to read more about what satisfied customers have to say.
NAR releases Consumer Home Buying, Selling guides
Most home buying and selling guides are out of touch with market realities. They inevitably recommend that consumers cut their Realtor's commission, or cut Realtors out altogether, to save money. The problem is that it's not practical or profitable to do that in most cases.
The National Association of Realtors has shown through numerous studies that people who buy or sell homes without the assistance of a Realtor inevitably lose money. The median home price for sellers using their own agent was 16 percent higher than homes sold for-sale-by-owner.
Now NAR is telling the story that others won't tell - that there's a better way to buy and sell and it all begins with hiring a good Realtor.
The National Association of Realtors guide to Home Buying and The National Association of Realtors guide to Home Selling are the first official guides from NAR that show consumers how to navigate the complex home buying and selling processes while using the considerable collective data and knowledge from NAR, its members, and other real estate industry experts.
Whether a consumer is a first-time buyer, lifestyle-adjusting or investment-minded buyer, consumers can get information from the Guide to Home Buying on how to get the best possible home at the most affordable price and terms. The guide provides practical advice on everything from mortgage and financing alternatives to picking a great location to negotiating with sellers and planning a stress free move. The comprehensive guide book presents a variety of options for buyers to consider during each step of the buying transaction and provides consumers with a complete picture of the buying process so they can make the best decisions.
The Guide to Home Selling details what home owners need to know and the steps they need to take to ensure the best possible offer. The guide book presents a variety of issues for consumers to consider when deciding to sell including how to prepare their home for showings and open houses, setting the right price, working with offers and closing the sale.
"Realtors help home buyers and sellers save time and money, and these publications are full of information and advice on how to take the mystery and stress out of the real estate transaction while working as a team with your Realtor," says NAR President Pat Vredevoogd Combs of Grand Rapids, Mich., vice president of Coldwell Banker-AJS-Schmidt.
Both guides walk the reader through the steps of the home buying and selling processes and include useful checklists and guidelines. The guide books also explain the differences between real estate agents and Realtors and the essential role Realtors play in the real estate transaction. Information on locating a local Realtor is also included. The guides are ideal to suggest to homebuyers and sellers, or to give as gifts, or as door prizes at home buying and selling seminars.
NAR partnered with national publisher John Wiley & Sons to produce and distribute the guides to consumers. The NAR's guide books are sold under the REALTOR Benefits SM publication brand.
The Guide to Home Buying and Guide to Home Selling are available for purchase at the Realtor Store, realtor.org/store, or by calling NAR's order department at 800/ 874-6500 (select option 1) or through major retail and online booksellers.
Courtesy: realestate.yahoo.com
For your requirements in buying or selling properties in San Jose, especially in the communities of Almaden Valley and Willow Glen, contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to Dale Warfel's October Newsletter.
First of all, some personal news...
Took a 3 day weekend trip with the family to South Lake Tahoe. We stayed in a lodge on the lake and have a nice restful stay.
My favorite football team, the San Jose State University Spartans, have a 3-1 win-loss record after this weekend’s victory over San Diego State University. We are looking forward to the Homecoming game versus Utah State University on Saturday, October 14 at Spartan Stadium in San Jose. I’d like to invite those receiving the newsletter to join us for the game and a “Bring-Your-Own-Food” pre-game tailgate on October 14, starting at 12 noon. I’ll provide water/soft drinks. Individual Advance Game Ticket prices start range from $10 for general admission to $20 for Gold Zone seating. The Family Fun Zone costs just $35 for 4 general admission tickets (2 adults, 2 children). Let me know if you’re interested in joining us. I can get a group of tickets so we can all sit close together.
On the professional front...
Pending Sale:
Representing Seller – 695 Los Huecos Drive, San Jose, CA 95123
Not on the Market Yet:
Representing Seller – 308 Bodega Way, San Jose, CA 95119 – 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2017 sq. ft. with separate living and dining rooms, and swimming pool - The sellers are still getting their things moved out, and then we’ll be getting it ready to go. We hope to be listed by the middle to end of October. If you’d like to schedule an appointment to see this home prior to it going on the market, let me know. Estimated list price after improvements is expected to be in the mid-700’s.
I am interested in offering an on-campus “Teacher Home Buyer Seminar” in the San Jose Unified School District. If you know of a teacher within that district that might be interested in sponsoring such an event (typically held during lunch break, with lunch being provided), please let me know. There are some unique programs available for teachers, including down payment assistance, deferred payment/interest loans and more. I typically bring a lender along with me and we share with them the programs available to help make their dream of home ownership a reality.
As a Silicon Valley native, having lived, worked, shown, listed, and sold homes in practically every corner of Santa Clara County, you can rest assured that my combination of area knowledge, technical background, and negotiation skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling your home.
My entire team will provide you the highest level of care you could hope for in your home purchase. We keep you informed every step of the way providing clear and understandable answers to your questions and by providing a detailed Market Analysis on each property, which interests you, prior to suggesting an offering price. We keep you well informed through out the listing and escrow period making the process stress-free.
Remember to check out my website and benefit from the wealth of information: http://dalewarfel.com/
You could also contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or through the phone at: 408.624.6202
My expertise lies in selling homes in Almaden Valley and Willow Glen. Please do visit these two websites to get local news and information, which you can use, for these areas.
http://almadenvalleyhomesforsale.com
http://willowglenhomesforsale.com
Condo Buyers Can Charge Down Payments
American Express is rolling out a plan to allow condominium buyers to charge down payments.
The plan is currently limited to select luxury-condo buyers in New York. American Express is working in partnership with real-estate firm Moinian Group, which has properties in mid-town under construction. But both companies say that this is just the beginning.
Bill Glenn, American Express's head of merchant business, says the move is part of the company's efforts to expand the ways its clients can use its cards.
The companies didn't disclose the terms of the agreement, although Moinian will pay American Express a fee on each transaction. The condo buyer won't be charged an additional fee. American Express says the program is available across all of its cards.
The move comes at a time when more landlords are allowing tenants to pay their rent with plastic. About 15 percent of the rental apartments in the U.S. accept credit-card payments, estimates Matt Golis, chief executive of YapStone Inc.'s Rent Payment, a San Francisco processing firm that works with apartment owners and managers to enable acceptance of credit cards.
Most of its new customers this year are offering to pay the costs incurred by offering credit cards as a payment alternative in order to have a competitive advantage over other properties, he says.
Courtesy: http://www.realtor.org/
Testimonials
"Having worked with Dale through this process (of purchasing a home) has been a joy. Dale has a truly "get it done" attitude and is someone who has a wonderfully positive outlook. From a buyer's perspective, our expectations in working with Dale have been far exceeded."
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Lease options and the benefits – a tip for sellers
A lease option is an arrangement with you and a seller to exercise the option to buy a house after you have rented it for a specific period. A portion of your rent would apply toward the purchase if the option is exercised. This is referred to as rent credit, which most institutional lenders will accept as part of the down payment if rental payments exceed the market rent and if a valid lease-purchase agreement is in effect, a copy of which must be attached to the loan application.
If you are a seller, lease options can give you several advantages, especially in a slow market. These include a monthly rent higher than market rent, top-market value for the property and tax-free use of the option consideration until the option expires or is exercised. Also, the renter is more likely to treat the property like an owner, tax-free use of option consideration until the option expires or is exercised.
Read any lease-option arrangement carefully for details on transferring the option and other important concerns.
For more information, get a copy of "How Lease- Options Benefit Realty Buyers, Sellers, Agents and Investors," available for $4 from Tribune Media Services, 64 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL 32801.
For your requirements in buying or selling properties in San Jose, especially in the communities of Almaden Valley and Willow Glen, contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to Dale Warfel's September Newsletter.
First of all, some personal news...
I participated in Chicago Title’s “Make-A-Wish” Softball Tournament at the Twin Creeks Sports complex. The Keller Williams team had a W-L record of 3-3 over the 3-day tournament.
After going to the doctor and getting the news that my cholesterol and weight were making the doctor concerned enough to suggest dietary changes, weight loss, and possibly prescription medicines, I got serious with my nutrition, diet and exercise. Thanks to a friend’s recommendation to some specific nutritional and dietary products, I’ve shed 12 lbs over the last 6 weeks, cholesterol levels have dropped to well within normal range, I’ve stopped snoring (no more sleep apnea), and my energy level has dramatically increased.
The San Jose State University Football first home game is Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3:00 pm, versus Stanford University. We have 7 home games this year. You are invited to join us at any of the home games. All home games start at 3:00 pm. We always get to the stadium early to tailgate with friends, so let me know if you’d like to join us!
On the professional front...
Closed Escrow Representing Buyer
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3061 Monterey Hwy, Space #199, San Jose, CA 95138 – Sold for $50,000 ($8,000 savings off asking price) |
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308 Bodega Way, San Jose, CA 95119 – 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2017 sq. ft. Price TBD (estimated mid $700’s) |
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Our Business Network International (BNI) Chapter is having a “Visitor’s Day” on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006. If you or someone you know is a business owner or independent contractor who could use some additional business, you need to be at the Sept. 19 event. Space is limited. Please contact me for more information at 408.624.6202.
As a Silicon Valley native, having lived, worked, shown, listed, and sold homes in practically every corner of Santa Clara County, you can rest assured that my combination of area knowledge, technical background, and negotiation skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling your home.
My entire team will provide you the highest level of care you could hope for in your home purchase. We keep you informed every step of the way providing clear and understandable answers to your questions and by providing a detailed Market Analysis on each property, which interests you, prior to suggesting an offering price. We keep you well informed through out the listing and escrow period making the process stress-free.
Remember to check out my website and benefit from the wealth of information:
http://dalewarfel.com/
You could also contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone at: 408.624.6202 My expertise lies in selling homes in Almaden Valley and Willow Glen. Log on to these two websites to get local news, which you can use, for these areas.
http://almadenvalleyhomesforsale.com
http://willowglenhomesforsale.com
Little Improvement Goes a Long Way in Selling a Home
Centex Homes has begun staffing model homes with actors in hopes of stimulating the once-sizzling San Diego, California-area new-home market.
On a recent Sunday open house, Mom, Dad, and the two kids chatted about Grandma visiting as they interacted with would-be buyers, serving them fresh-baked cookies and showing off their rooms in a $700,000 model home in Ventura County, California.
Centex calls it an “improvisational theatrical model home experience.”
“Think of it as a docented tour, a combo of Williamsburg village and `Desperate Housewives' ”, says Centex's publicist, Jim Garfield. “Staged homes tend to be so cold. We're looking for a way to put the heart back in the home.”
Some home shoppers, including Ventura resident Filomena Silva, thought the idea was an entertaining approach. “It makes you feel right at home,” Silva says, after joining in to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mom.
Courtesy: http://www.realtor.org/
Testimonials
Dale and his entire team provided the highest level of care we could have hoped for in our home purchase. Dale kept us informed every step of the way, provided clear and understandable answers to our questions, and provided a detailed market analysis on each property, which interested us, prior to suggesting an offering price. We had a clear vision of the home we wanted, and he was tireless on our many home tours. We were kept up-to-date with the status of our escrow, making the process stress-free and fun. Dale has been a great communicator, well beyond the close of escrow, making sure that everything was running smoothly as we moved into what is now our new home. We would recommend Dale to anyone thinking of buying or selling their home. |
| - Doug and Kaycee Mallery |
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Showing the House to Potential Home Buyers – Tips from Dale Warfel
Your house should always be available for show, even though it may occasionally be inconvenient for you. Most agents will call and give you at least a couple of hours notice before showing your property. If you refuse to let them show it at that time, they will just skip your house. Even if they come back another time, it will probably be with different buyers and you may have just lost a chance to sell your home.
Homebuyers will feel like intruders if you are home when they visit, and they might not be as receptive toward viewing your home. Visit the local coffee house, yogurt shop, or take the kids to the local park. If you absolutely cannot leave, try to remain in an out of the way area of the house and do not move from room to room. Do not volunteer any information, but answer any questions the agent may ask.
When you know someone is coming by to tour your home, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights – even during the day. Your house looks more homey and cheerful with the lights on. Do not use scented sprays to prepare for visitors. It is too obvious and many people find the smells of those sprays offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic.
If you have pets, make sure your listing agent puts a notice with your listing in the multiple listing services. If you know someone is coming, it would be best to try to take the pets with you while the homebuyers tour your home. If you cannot do that, It is best to keep dogs in a penned area in the back yard.
Especially if your kitchen trash can does not have a lid, make sure you empty it every time someone comes to look at your home even if your trash can is kept under the kitchen sink.
Not everyone makes his or her bed every day, but when selling a home it is recommended that you develop the habit. Pick up papers, do not leave empty glasses in the family room, keep everything freshly dusted and vacuumed.
Try your best to have it look like a model home.
For your requirements in buying or selling properties in San Jose, especially in the communities of Almaden valley and Willow Glen, contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to Dale Warfel's August Newsletter.
July has been very a productive month for me professionally.
The "Millionaire Real Estate Investor Workshop" I held on Saturday, July 29, in San Jose turned out to be a great success. At the Workshop, proven and tested investing models were talked about. We also provided the participants with tools and strategies to begin their own real estate investment portfolio. Participants also received a FREE copy of “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” written by Gary Keller, which is a collection of the wisdom and experience of over 100 individuals who built financial wealth through real estate investing.
Here is some information on Closed Escrows:
Listing - 3270 Dias Drive, San Jose, CA - Sale Price: $756,000
Listing - 1383 Calle Oriente, Milpitas, CA - Sold at $940,000
Listing - 561 Creekside Lane, Morgan Hill, CA - Sold for $540,000
Buyers Agent - 1635 Lacava Road, Merced, CA - Sold for $370,000
(Saved client $15,000 off asking price of $385,000 plus seller made all Section 1 repairs, paid $3,800 for Septic repair, and credited $1,500 toward upgrade of heating system. Total savings was over $20,000 for our buyer)
Price Reduced: 695 Los Huecos Drive, San Jose, CA - Offered at $679,900
I recently joined the Council of Residential Specialists, www.crs.com. I will be starting classes in October in order to earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation and endeavor to serve you better.
I referred a painter to one of my contacts, Ajay Kamalvanshi, to paint the exterior of his house. He says that he is very satisfied with the painter’s work, and that his home now looks better than any of the homes on his block that had been recently painted.
As a Silicon Valley native, having lived, worked, shown, listed, and sold homes in practically every corner of Santa Clara County, you can rest assured that my combination of area knowledge, technical background, and negotiation skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling your home.
My entire team will provide you the highest level of care you could hope for in your home purchase. We keep you informed every step of the way providing clear and understandable answers to your questions and by providing a detailed Market Analysis on each property, which interests you, prior to suggesting an Offering price. We keep you well informed through out the listing and escrow period making the process stress-free.
Remember to check out my website and benefit from the wealth of information:www.dalewarfel.com
You could also contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202
My expertise lies in selling homes in Almaden Valley and Willow Glen. Log on to these two websites to get local news, which you can use, for these areas.
www.almadenvalleyhomesforsale.com
www.willowglenhomesforsale.com
Decorating Tips that Pay Off
Laurie Smith, star of The Learning Channel’s popular “Trading Spaces” TV show, recently wrote a book about her own home renovation.
Discovering Home with Laurie Smith: Find Your Personal Style offers these tips for designing on a dime:
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Start with the layout. Take everything out of the room. Find a focal point. Then move the furniture back in, placing it around that spot |
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Don’t scrimp on lighting. The right light fixture can make all the difference |
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Line draperies. A lining, and even an inner lining, gives draperies shape and they’ll last longer, which saves money in the long run |
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Paint the walls last. If you paint them first, you’ll be decorating around the color and that’s a headache |
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Source: The Dallas Morning News, Brittany Edwards (07/23/06)
Courtesy: http://www.realtor.org
Testimonials
Through Dale's effective marketing and negotiation, our home sold in only 9 days and for almost 5% over the asking price! Dale kept us well informed through out the listing and escrow period. Needless to say, we are very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him. |
| - Michael and Nancy Boren |
Log on to the website www.dalewarfel.com to read more about what satisfied customers have to say.
Bad Appraisals Lead to Big Problems Later
There are concerns that many of the mortgages originated in recent years involved inflated appraisals, leaving homeowners owing more than their property may be worth.
These owners could encounter problems to refinance adjustable-rate loans to avoid higher monthly payments. Meanwhile, sellers might have to slash their asking prices, and lenders could post substantial losses if borrowers are forced into foreclosure.
Much of the problem stems from conflicts of interest, as appraisers are hired by loan officers and mortgage brokers, and appraisers depend on them for repeat business.
These loan officers and mortgage brokers are compensated only for completed transactions, prompting some to pressure appraisers to achieve a particular valuation that will allow a transaction to go through.
Research indicates that brokers orchestrate 50 percent of mortgages, and they are not governed as strictly as lenders at the state level. Inflated appraisals also result from the inclusion of comparative home sales data in the valuations, as it is virtually impossible for appraisers to know if such things as landscaping and closing-cost assistance are included in new-home prices.
As a result of these concerns, Congress is considering increasing regulation of appraisers.
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Ruth Simon, James R. Hagerty (07/23/06)
Courtesy: http://www.realtor.org
For your requirements in buying or selling properties in San Jose, especially in the communities of Almaden valley and Willow Glen, contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to Dale Warfel's July Newsletter.
The summer has been great and eventful. I had my dance recital in June. We have been spending a lot of time with the kids, taking them around to visit places and see movies.
On the professional front, I will be offering the "Millionaire Real Estate Investor Workshop" on Saturday, July 29, in San Jose. At the Workshop, you will discover proven and tested investing models. We will also provide you with tools and strategies to begin your own real estate investment portfolio. You will also receive a FREE copy of "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" written by Gary Keller, which is a collection of the wisdom and experience of over 100 individuals who built financial wealth through real estate investing.
Workshop Information:
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 180, Great Oaks Blvd. SJ., 95119
Presented by: Dale Warfel, GRI, ABR
Cost: $20. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, please call 408-624-6202. Spaces are limited so please RSVP today at 408-694-9806 or by email to dale@dalewarfel.com.
As a Silicon Valley native, having lived, worked, shown, listed, and sold homes in practically every corner of Santa Clara County, you can rest assured that my combination of area knowledge, technical background, and negotiation skills will benefit you, whether you are buying or selling your home.
My entire team will provide you the highest level of care you could hope for in your home purchase. We keep you informed every step of the way providing clear and understandable answers to your questions and by providing a detailed market analysis on each property, which interests you, prior to suggesting an offering price. We keep you well informed through out the listing and escrow period making the process stress-free.
Remember to check out my website and benefit from the wealth of information:
www.dalewarfel.com
You could also contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202
My expertise lies in selling homes in Almaden Valley and Willow Glen. Log on to these two websites to get local news, which you can use, for these areas.
www.almadenvalleyhomesforsale.com
www.willowglenhomesforsale.com
Credentials
I just completed the coursework and passed the final exam (98%), and have received the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) Designation. Here is some information about this designation:
Who Are the Senior Real Estate Specialists®?
Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are REALTORS® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) offers a specific designation, SRES®, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites.
By earning the SRES® designation, I have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. I have received special training, get regular updates, and am prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life-changing decisions.
Why Use SRES®?
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® is experienced and knowledgeable in meeting your specific needs. And that can make all the difference in the world.
As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our housing and equity needs as well? An SRES brings: |
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A customized approach to your situation; an SRES works with how your living situation fits into your overall plan |
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Expertise and patience without condescension |
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An awareness of options and solid, reliable referrals for specific situations to explore those options |
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A variety of choices to reduce out of pocket expenses, gain cash, or create or defer income streams to either stay independent or finance assistance |
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Testimonials
Having worked with Dale through this process (of purchasing a home) has been a joy. Dale has a truly "get it done" attitude and is someone who has a wonderfully positive outlook. From a buyer's perspective, our expectations in working with Dale have been far exceeded. |
| - Jeff and Sandy Masnaghetti |
Preparing your house for sale
Buying real estate is often an emotional decision, but when selling real estate you need to remove emotion from the equation. You need to think of your house as a marketable commodity. Your goal is to get others to see it as their potential home, not yours. If you do not consciously make this decision, you can inadvertently create a situation where it takes longer to sell your property.
The first step in getting your home ready to sell is to "de-personalize" it. Therefore, put away family photos, sports trophies, collectible items, knick-knacks, and souvenirs in a box.
The next step is to "remove the clutter". This is the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home, even if you do not realize it. Remove clutter that often collects on shelves, counter tops, drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements.
All your sink fixtures should look shiny and new. Check all the ceilings for water stains. Unless your carpet appears old and worn, or it is definitely an outdated style or color, you probably should do nothing more than hire a good carpet cleaner. Check all of your windows to make sure they open and close easily. For those who smoke, you might want to minimize smoking indoors while trying to sell your home. You could also purchase an ozone spray that helps to remove odors without creating a masking odor. Do not do anything expensive, such as remodeling.
Once you’re done with the interiors, it's time to work on the outside of the house. A homebuyer’s first impression is based on his or her view of the house from the real estate agent’s car. So take a walk across the street and take a good look at your house. Look at nearby houses, too, and see how yours compares.
Once you have prepared your house for sale, then it's time to contact realtors, list your house and have it sold!
For your requirements in buying or selling properties, contact me via email at: dale@dalewarfel.com or on the phone: 408.624.6202 |
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