Luxury Home Closing Perks My Clients Adore
Did you know that Realtors in the USA spend more than $510 million each year on home closing perks? Most of these perks come in the form of traditional items from gift cards (59.5 percent) and flowers to plants (37.2 percent), and gift baskets (36.7 ...
What are ultra-wealthy luxury homebuyers looking for today?
I just read a story in Inman News, regarding what ultra-wealthy luxury homebuyers are looking for in real estate today. As I previously reported, more luxury homebuyers come from overseas (and are paying all cash). For example, Chinese buyers investe...
Summer: the best time of year to sell your home
Timing really is a very important factor when it comes to property sales and the best time of year to sell your home is during the spring and summer. Choosing the right month to list your property can make a huge difference for any seller. Statistics...
Green Homes: Their Importance is Growing
Yet another example of the growing importance of green homes: the National Assn. of Realtors has just published a new guide to promote special green features. The new comprehensive guide has been designed so that potential homeowners can find out abo...
Social Media Can Help Sell Your Property
It’s a fact: Social media can help sell your property. In fact, social media has become one of the most important marketing tools to make a listing visible across multiple channels. The added online exposure of your home via social media networkin...
Real estate trends that attract buyers
If you are planning to sell your home, then you will want to pay attention to these real estate trends that attract buyers. Four hundred thirty-five real estate professionals were surveyed about what buyers are looking for in luxury homes today. Here...
Home sellers: don’t leave your pet at home during an open house
As an animal lover, I can relate to home sellers who want to leave their pet at home during an open house. However, it's not a good idea for your pet or for potential buyers. As an accomplished real estate agent in Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, Montecit...
Luxury Homes in Santa Barbara: In Demand More Than Ever?
Are you ready for one of the luxury homes in Santa Barbara and its surrounding areas? Realtor.com surveyed more than 1,500 visitors to their site from March 17 to April 2 and found that 13% of consumers today are looking to buy a luxury home. Another...
What are new home buyers looking for today?
Are you curious to learn about what new home buyers are looking for today in the real estate market? According to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders, "convenience, livability and energy efficiency" top the list but there...
Should home sellers decorate for Easter?
At this time of year, my clients who have listed their homes with me always ask if home sellers decorating for Easter is a good idea. Before I answer that question, let me explain the purpose of staging your home: to improve the home's appearance to...