All Things PS Real Estate
Thursday, August 27, 2015
1050 E Louise Palm Springs For Sale
This totally remodeled home is perfectly set up for your season in the sun in palm Springs. At this price it it is one very few homes to offer all this for such a great price. Close to downtown and all you want to do in Palm Springs. Enjoy everything you want in a move in ready remodeled property. The large walled lot offers plenty of privacy while the mountain views take your breath away.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Why Work With A Real Estate Agent?
It is a legitimate question. Why should you work with a Professional Real Estate Agent?
A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you understand all of decisions that have to be made when buying or selling a home. -Can show you what the pricing ought to be and clearly show you why.
Your qualified agent should provide value to you in many ways. The services should be spelled out clearly for you. Each agent has their own style and marketing plan. Make sure you understand if it is a fit for you.
The biggest mistake a seller can make is listing with the wrong agent. Who is the right agent you ask? Well read the list below and see if your agent
-Can explain clearly the pluses and minuses of any offer
- Can show you how to properly prepare your home for the market - a good agent is honest with you about the changes you need to make in your home. Don't be offended be glad you have a professional on your side.
- Has a Network of contacts to promote your property to other than "some agents" in their office
-Has a network of service professionals to handle anything that comes up during the sales process.
(Lending, home maintenance, gardeners, cleaners, insurance, tax and legal professionals)
- Can Advise you on what works and what does not in your particular market.
-Can deliver you a written plan of what they will do to sell your home. Your time is valuable you should not have to "guess" what your next steps are.
-Knows their numbers (sales and other listed comparable properties) forwards and backwards.
1) Number of homes sold - When an agent tells you that they sell 100, 200 or 300 homes a year this is your first tip off that you are dealing with a large "team." Instead of dealing with one person you will have to go through many assistants and handlers. The persons name on the sign in front of your home may never even see your property. Some sales teams like this are quite accomplished. However, if personal relationships with the person who is selling your home are important to you, you might want to hold off on signing with one of these teams. Likewise, if the agent you are talking too can only show you 4-5 sales they may not be full time or active enough to get your home sold. Obviously there could be a specialized exception but be sure to ask if the number seems too low. A productive agent in most markets is selling between 24 and 40 homes per year.
2) Ads in the Newspaper of Glossy Magazines - Readership of these publications has fallen off a cliff in the last decade. If your listing agent does this it won't hurt anything but it is not a reason to list with someone and it is not going to sell your home in most cases.
3) A Large Franchise Name - Buyers NEVER ask who has the home listed. They either want to see it or they don't. Any agent that tries to sell you on their franchise is not doing you any service. By their very nature Franchises are a loose conglomeration of privately held companies. Their "networks" will not likely help you get a buyer. Each franchise has strengths in different geographic areas. This is of no help to you. Real Estate agents very rarely work outside their territories and unless your home is a unique or specialty property it will just be "a house" to someone not familiar with your area.
A good buyers agent is going to ask you questions. They are going to help you see what you are looking for, what you can afford and what is best suited to you. Yes you will look at houses but rather than run through dozens of homes that are not a fit for you you will see homes that are most likely a perfect fit for you.
When you are working with a professional buyers agent and they take you to a home you should either see a home that closely matches your needs or the agent should be able to
explain why they showed you this home. It could be price, neighborhood or some other feature but it should be a valid reason for not matching your needs to the property.
Watch for the agents that listen to you and show you the right properties. Those are the winners that you want to work with.
Your qualified agent should provide value to you in many ways. The services should be spelled out clearly for you. Each agent has their own style and marketing plan. Make sure you understand if it is a fit for you.
Sellers:
The biggest mistake a seller can make is listing with the wrong agent. Who is the right agent you ask? Well read the list below and see if your agent-Can explain clearly the pluses and minuses of any offer
- Can show you how to properly prepare your home for the market - a good agent is honest with you about the changes you need to make in your home. Don't be offended be glad you have a professional on your side.
- Has a Network of contacts to promote your property to other than "some agents" in their office
-Has a network of service professionals to handle anything that comes up during the sales process.
(Lending, home maintenance, gardeners, cleaners, insurance, tax and legal professionals)
- Can Advise you on what works and what does not in your particular market.
-Can deliver you a written plan of what they will do to sell your home. Your time is valuable you should not have to "guess" what your next steps are.
-Knows their numbers (sales and other listed comparable properties) forwards and backwards.
Three things that don't matter when hiring someone to sell your home:
1) Number of homes sold - When an agent tells you that they sell 100, 200 or 300 homes a year this is your first tip off that you are dealing with a large "team." Instead of dealing with one person you will have to go through many assistants and handlers. The persons name on the sign in front of your home may never even see your property. Some sales teams like this are quite accomplished. However, if personal relationships with the person who is selling your home are important to you, you might want to hold off on signing with one of these teams. Likewise, if the agent you are talking too can only show you 4-5 sales they may not be full time or active enough to get your home sold. Obviously there could be a specialized exception but be sure to ask if the number seems too low. A productive agent in most markets is selling between 24 and 40 homes per year.
2) Ads in the Newspaper of Glossy Magazines - Readership of these publications has fallen off a cliff in the last decade. If your listing agent does this it won't hurt anything but it is not a reason to list with someone and it is not going to sell your home in most cases.
3) A Large Franchise Name - Buyers NEVER ask who has the home listed. They either want to see it or they don't. Any agent that tries to sell you on their franchise is not doing you any service. By their very nature Franchises are a loose conglomeration of privately held companies. Their "networks" will not likely help you get a buyer. Each franchise has strengths in different geographic areas. This is of no help to you. Real Estate agents very rarely work outside their territories and unless your home is a unique or specialty property it will just be "a house" to someone not familiar with your area.
Buyers:
Here is your first clue that your agent may not be the best one for you. They put you directly in their car and take you to look at a house. While this might meet your desire for instant gratification it is not the sign of a professional agent.A good buyers agent is going to ask you questions. They are going to help you see what you are looking for, what you can afford and what is best suited to you. Yes you will look at houses but rather than run through dozens of homes that are not a fit for you you will see homes that are most likely a perfect fit for you.
When you are working with a professional buyers agent and they take you to a home you should either see a home that closely matches your needs or the agent should be able to
explain why they showed you this home. It could be price, neighborhood or some other feature but it should be a valid reason for not matching your needs to the property.
Watch for the agents that listen to you and show you the right properties. Those are the winners that you want to work with.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
41775 Ward Drive Palm Desert
Sssshhhh! We've got a secret.....just about the best Palm Desert Deal Out there..... $659,000
Privacy and space rarely comes in a package this attractive. Great main house floorplan with three beds and 2.5 baths. Large pool spa and wading pool, big outdoor entertaining area partially covered.
Then you get a one bedroom guest house with its own bath. Tons of storage, 2 car and golf cart garage plus your very own fruit orchard in the back corner of this enormous lot.
All of this nestled in the interior of Sunterrace a quiet Palm Desert Neighborhood minutes from shopping, Dining and golf but seemingly in a private world all its own. With ultra low Homeowners fees, unique semi custom homes this gated community is a special place.
A hidden gem that won't stay that way at this price! Call or text for your showing today!
760-408-5300
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Brand New Pool and Spa In This Remodeled Palm Springs Home
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Three Bed two bath fully remodeled home with BRAND NEW Pool and Spa. Palm Springs CA - Call 760-408-5300 for pricing and more details. Enjoy the upcoming season in Palm Springs with this amazing home - close to everything.
Views, privacy - newly remodeled. Two car garage and sun room compliment the three bed two bath floor plan. Best of all this is the last home on this quiet cul-du-sac street to need fix up. All the neighbors already shine!
Three Bed two bath fully remodeled home with BRAND NEW Pool and Spa. Palm Springs CA - Call 760-408-5300 for pricing and more details. Enjoy the upcoming season in Palm Springs with this amazing home - close to everything.
Views, privacy - newly remodeled. Two car garage and sun room compliment the three bed two bath floor plan. Best of all this is the last home on this quiet cul-du-sac street to need fix up. All the neighbors already shine!
Call or email today: michael@psagent.com.
Come see why everyone wants to buy a home in Palm Springs!
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