Why Buyers Pick Me
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases your family will make. It is important that you have the best Real Estate Expert as your agent.
As the top expert in the Santa Monica / Westside region, here is how I will make sure you will end up with your dream home for the price range that you want:
*Though the MLS search program you'll have complete access to ALL HOMES on the Santa Monica / Westside Market.
*I will attend open houses and search Caravan Express constantly to find homes that suit your tastes and price range.
*I have a priceless comprehensive knowledge of the Santa Monica area - if you have questions about the schools, local attractions, neighborhood lifestyle, diners, etc. feel free to call me and ask about it.
*I'll make sure you get your home at the best value. Through comparative market analysis, I can assess how much a home is worth through the price of its surrounding properties.
*I am affiliated with many top notch financing companies. I'll make sure you have the right tools to purchase a home.
*Negotiating with sellers can be a stress-filled task. My experience in negotiating will make the process smooth and quick and I will negotiate the best possible price for you.
*I have over 18 years of Sales and Marketing experience in the field of real estate. Choose an experienced agent you know you can trust and count on to deliver the results that YOU want!
Buying a home is a huge decision in your life. Having Ron Michael Properties at your side will ensure that you get the dream home you've always wanted.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 310.828.8099. I look forward to speaking with you about buying your dream home!
HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Buyers who have the vision to imagine a home in its fixed-up condition can keep costs down if they live in the home while the work is being done. Expect it to be a stressful experience and plan on the work taking longer than anticipated. Uncontrollable factors, like rain, can hold a project up due to no fault of the contractor.
Most contractors like to work on a time and materials basis, which leaves the ultimate cost unknown. A fixed-price contract may cost more, but if unanticipated work needs to be done, it won't cost you more. It's like paying for insurance.
A listing that has been on the market for some time is likely to be overpriced. Try making a low offer. You might be able to negotiate a mutually acceptable price. Before making an offer, ask your agent to find out if the sellers are planning on reducing the price. If so, make your offer quickly. When listings are lowered to the market price, more than one offer can appear.
Have your agent search the multiple listing service to see if there are any listings that might suit your needs that didn't sell and were withdrawn from the market. If the owners still want to sell and are willing to be flexible on price (the listing probably didn't sell because it was overpriced), make an offer and see if you can reach an agreement. First, ask to see disclosures and reports to find out if there's any reason, other than price, why you wouldn't want to buy the property.
Another approach is to broaden your search. If you've been focusing on only one area, you might consider several other neighborhoods that could work for you. This opens you up to more new inventory.
One couple was set on buying in Piedmont, Calif., for the location and schools. There was so much demand in their price range and so few listings that they were priced out of that niche market. They bought a home in neighboring Contra Costa County where they got much more for their money and good schools, although they had to sacrifice on location.
Easing up on your homebuying requirements helps you to buy sooner rather than later. For instance, if you'd like a view but can drop that requirement, you'll have a much easier time finding a home to buy. All homebuyers need to make compromises. But don't buy a home that won't serve your ongoing housing needs. In this market, it makes sense only to buy for the long term.
THE CLOSING: It's better to rent until the right place comes along than it is to buy a home that you'll need to sell again soon.
Below are some tips and advice about home buying I have included to help you out:
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Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in life. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the buying process will be. The goal of this page is to provide you with detailed information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision. Remember, if you have any questions about the process, I'm only a phone call or email away!
