Here’s a Secret to Making Money in Real Estate
I just found this blog called Money-ish which gave me some food for thought when it comes to making money in real estate. Believe it or not, Americans who own homes that are closer to a Trader Joe's grocery store — as opposed to Whole Foods — saw...
Santa Barbara Luxury Home Sellers Listen Up: Color Can Make a Big Difference in Your Final Sale Price
Study shows blues and grays are the way to go for interiors and doors; 'greige' for exteriors I just read an article in Inman with interesting details about a new study that shows how the right paint color can make a big difference in your final sal...
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Consider Curb Appeal, Space and Updates!
Here Are Three Big Things Today's Homebuyers Are Looking for in a Santa Barbara Luxury Home I just read an article in Realty Times regarding three big things you need to keep in mind when you decide to sell your home. As the article states, seller...
10 Tips to Prevent Burglary During an Open House
Don't open your doors to the public for showings until you take these extra precautions! If you're selling your Santa Barbara home and planning an open house in the near future, or if your house will be vacant during its sale, I have 10 tips desig...
What Goes Into a Multi-Million Dollar Home Sale?
What goes on behind the scenes of a multi-million dollar home sale? According to a report in The Huffington Post, more homes than ever are being sold today at astronomical prices. Luxury home sales come with a specific list of challenges. While agent...
6 Tips for Selling a Home in Santa Barbara This Fall and Winter
Thinking of selling a home in Santa Barbara this fall or winter? I just read an article in RealtyTimes with 6 tips to ensure a successful sale during the coming months. When it comes time to sell luxury real estate in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ba...
NOW is the perfect time to list your Santa Barbara Home
Sellers ask me all the time, "When is the best time to list my Santa Barbara home?" That's no surprise since timing can significantly influence the final sale price of a home, and how quickly a home will sell, according to new data from Zillow®. The...
Foreign Real Estate Purchases: Chinese Have Overtaken Canadians
There's a major change in foreign real estate purchases According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, there's a major change in foreign real estate purchases. For the first time in history, Chinese have overtaken Canadians as the...
Dwell Magazine Partners With Sotheby’s International Realty®
In a previous blog, I shared how "Strategic Real Estate Marketing Sold This Montecito Ocean View Home" and today I am happy to report a new marketing avenue for Sotheby's International Realty® listings: Dwell Magazine. The exclusive media partner...
Romance potential homebuyers over the holidays
Every year, my customers who are selling their property in the upscale communities of Santa Barbara ask me how to romance potential homebuyers over the holidays. Experts suggest staging your home with some holiday cheer, but caution sellers not to g...