As 2019 comes to an end, I want to simply say thank you. We had another great year helping people in San Diego buy and sell homes. Many of those people were referred to us by you. As we head into the holiday season, we want to wish you happy holidays, merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. We’ll still be here working, as we always are, and we look forward to being here for you in 2020. We’ll be working throughout the holidays, so don’t hesitate to reach out. We hope the end of your year is fantastic and that you have a wonderful holiday season.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home before the end of the year, I’ve got some good news to share with you today. Here’s why now is the perfect time.
During this time of year, something unique happens in our real estate market. While a lot of people assume that the holidays are a bad time for buying or selling real estate, the opposite is actually true. Every year, during the holidays we see a few different things happen. First, those who already have their homes on the market will take them off for various reasons. The homes that remain on the market are owned by motivated and serious sellers. Because of this, now is a great time to be a buyer. When you factor in low interest rates, it's a perfect time to take advantage of the opportunities out there.
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When you factor in low interest rates, it’s a perfect time to buy, too.
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For the sellers who are on the market during this time of year, it is tempting to take your home off the market when there are fewer buyers out there. However, the people that sold their home in September or October are the ones who are buying now. Although you might see fewer buyers overall, you’ll also see a higher percentage of serious ones. If you have any idea of buying or selling a home in the near future, this is the time to take action. Give us a call or send us an email today and we can help share strategies that will help you achieve your goals.
Do you have any real estate plans for 2020? A lot of people assume that spring is the best time to take advantage of the market, but truthfully, that depends on a few different factors. If you’re a buyer, inventory is rising, but so are interest rates, which means you shouldn’t wait too long to make your move. If you’re a seller, it goes without saying that the best time to list is when there are fewer homes for sale. As I just said, inventory will keep increasing as time goes on, so you shouldn’t wait too long either to take advantage of our market. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We hope to see you soon.
With interest rates as low as they are right now, we’ve been getting a lot of calls from people who are interested in refinancing their home, lowering their monthly payments, pulling cash out to do home improvements, or even buying investment properties. When it comes to financing, know that we only work with the best lenders who offer the best rates and terms. It’s important for us to work with those lenders because when we refer them to you, we want to make sure that our clients are getting the best possible deals.
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We want to be your real estate resource.
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As a part of helping people sell their homes, we also advise clients on which upgrades would benefit them and how to do them. Whether it’s repainting the siding or replacing the carpet, some sellers don’t always have the resources to do those projects. On multiple occasions, we’ve been able to come in ourselves to help someone put in new carpet or paint the home by fronting them the money outright—we’re repaid at the time the property sells. After all, a property that presents well tends to net more money at closing. If you’re not buying, selling, or refinancing, we also know all of the best vendors in the area. No matter if you need the services of a house painter, a plumber, an electrician, or a handyman, we can help you find the best company with the best prices. We know that they’re the best because, in some of their cases, we’ve worked with them for over 25 years! Regardless of what you need, we at Heller Real Estate Group want to be your real estate resource. If you ever have any questions or needs when it comes to real estate, you know who to call. We hope to hear from you soon.
Here’s a quick update about what’s been happening in our local real estate market, followed by some information about what kind of value our team can bring to you.
Right now, there are more homes for sale than there were just a year ago. What’s more is that there are currently as many homes selling in 2019 as there were in 2018. For sellers, that means you can expect plenty of buyers in the marketplace. For buyers, that means right now is potentially one of the best times to purchase a home—there’s more inventory to choose from, and interest rates are still historically quite low. In addition to this brief market report, I wanted to share some information with you regarding my team. Many of you have known me for a long time, and even though some of you have never met me, we’ve helped you or have been involved with a real estate transaction alongside you. You all have friends, co-workers, or relatives who may be thinking of buying or selling a home, or at some point, you may be thinking of investing or making a change. I’ve been in the industry for 31 years, which is a lot longer than many of the agents in the market. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, our team is able to do what we do because, well, we’re a team. Our team members aren’t just trainees or mentees; they’re real estate professionals with years of experience between them. They’re the best of the best.
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We’re so grateful to have been able to help you obtain your real estate goals over the years, and we look forward to the next opportunity to do so again.
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If you’re a seller, any agent can list your property on the market. What sets us apart is that we take a very active approach to finding buyers for your home. As a team, we have more time and resources to dedicate to things like calling to look for buyers who would be interested in your home or contacting agents (and not just local agents) who might have buyers interested. Once we find those people, we’re then able to direct them to your property. Further still, we strive to keep an open line of communication with our clients. We lend our expertise to provide you with feedback from buyers regarding the property you’ve listed, updates on current market trends, and other information that will help you navigate your transaction. For buyers, anyone can look at properties online, but those are the same properties that everyone else sees. We can help you find properties that, in many cases, the rest of the world doesn’t even know about. Many times, homes that haven’t yet hit the market are ones that work out the best for our clients. If you have any questions or real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. We’re so grateful to have been able to help you obtain your real estate goals over the years, and we look forward to the next opportunity to do so again.
When you look for an agent to help you sell, the last thing you want is to choose someone whose idea of marketing a home is simply putting a sign in your yard and praying for buyers. This approach is too passive to be effective, which is why our team uses a different strategy entirely. Instead of relying on luck, we like to take the reins and be proactive about bringing you buyers. There are four people on our team whose sole focus each day is to find buyers who might be a match for your home. We market your home to thousands of agents around the world so that if any of those agents has a client moving to San Diego, your home will be among the first they consider. We know that it takes an aggressive approach to succeed in this market.
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Instead of relying on luck, we like to take the reins and be proactive about bringing you buyers.
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Of course, this only scratches the surface of what we do for our clients. If you have any other questions or would like to learn more, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
After more than 30 years of being in the industry, we understand that every client’s situation is unique. That’s why our Instant Offer program exists—to help those who need to sell but don’t have the time or resources for a traditional listing experience. This program is a gimmick-free way to sell your home outright so that you can deal with whatever else may be going on your life. My team of investors and I have bought many homes this way, so you can be sure your experience working with us will be fast, smooth, and simple. Of course, you can also list traditionally with us if you prefer. The combination of our marketing, knowledge, and ability to bring your home maximum exposure means we’re typically able to get properties sold for top dollar and in less than 30 days. Either way, we help you (our clients) win.
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You can be sure your experience working with us will be fast, smooth, and simple.
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If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
In our market, there are approximately 6,800 homes available, and an additional 2,600 that are under contract.
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In this type of market, it’s vital to work with someone who understands your area and can tell you in no uncertain terms the information you need to know in order to make a good decision.
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To put that in perspective, a year ago at this time, there were 4,900 homes on the market and over 2,700 in escrow. That means we have more homes for sale now than we did just a year ago by quite a sizeable number and that fewer homes are selling. In this type of market, it’s vital to work with someone who understands your area and can tell you in no uncertain terms where the prices are, where the values are, and what information you need to know in order to make a good decision. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, we can provide you with all that information and more. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’d be glad to help.
Do you have any real estate plans for 2019? A lot of people assume that spring is the best time to take advantage of the market, but truthfully, that depends on a few different factors. If you’re a buyer, inventory is rising, but so are interest rates, which means you shouldn’t wait too long to make your move. If you’re a seller, it goes without saying that the best time to list is when there are fewer homes for sale. As I just said, inventory will keep increasing as time goes on, so you shouldn’t wait too long either to take advantage of our market. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We hope to see you soon.
Here we are at the beginning of another new year. In this time of great change, our market is no exception. As always, our team wants to help you keep up with these ever-changing real estate conditions. If one of your resolutions was to buy or sell a home this year, let us make your move a little easier. We’d love to leverage our knowledge, experiences, and resources toward your success in 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We hope to see you soon.
