Updated as of April 22, 2020! 

 

We are constantly acquiring new properties to renovate, and The Honest Agent Team buyers agents are able to show these properties pre-MLS and even submit offers on them to the seller!  If you are interested in seeing one of these homes or getting more information, text your Honest Agent Realtor!

3844-3846 49th St, San Diego 92105, Price $729,000  

834 E 2nd Ave, Escondido 92025, 3BD/2BA, 1008 SF, Price $469,000

1298 Agapanthus Dr, San Diego 92114, Price $539,000

650 Avocado Ave, El Cajon 92020, Price $425,000

3367 B St, San Diego 92102, Price TBD

329 Cardiff St, San Diego 92114, Price TBD

2323 Caringa Way Unit 9, Carlsbad 92009, Price TBD

26 Catspaw Cape, Coronado 92118, Price $315,000

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Updated as of April 13, 2020! 

 

We are constantly acquiring new properties to renovate, and The Honest Agent Team buyers agents are able to show these properties pre-MLS and even submit offers on them to the seller!  If you are interested in seeing one of these homes or getting more information, text your Honest Agent Realtor!

4520 36th St #2, San Diego 92116, Price $375,000

3844-3846 49th St, San Diego 92105, Price $729,000  

834 E 2nd Ave, Escondido 92025, 3BD/2BA, 1008 SF, Price $469,000

1298 Agapanthus Dr, San Diego 92114, Price $539,000

650 Avocado Ave, El Cajon 92020, Price $425,000

3367 B St, San Diego 92102, Price TBD

329 Cardiff St, San Diego 92114, Price TBD

2323 Caringa Way Unit 9, Carlsbad 92009, Price TBD

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Changing your marital status

You can change it if necessary, but you need to inform your Realtor, escrow company, title company, and mortgage lender.  Your marital status affects the way you will hold title to the property, so they may have to re-draft documents, possibly resulting in a delay.  If you are able, filing to change your marital status before submitting a real estate offer will make the process more seamless.  

 

Changing jobs

This can put your loan in jeopardy!  Lenders want to see stable employment.  Try to hold off on leaving your job or accepting a new position until after the loan closes.  If the new job is higher-paid, consult with your mortgage broker.  Also, your lender will likely call your employer just…

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Updated as of March 17, 2020! 

 

We are constantly acquiring new properties to renovate, and The Honest Agent Team buyers agents are able to show these properties pre-MLS and even submit offers on them to the seller!  If you are interested in seeing one of these homes or getting more information, text your Honest Agent Realtor!

1220-1222 34th St, San Diego 92114, Price $799,000

3844-3846 49th St, San Diego 92105, Price $729,000  

834 E 2nd Ave, Escondido 92025, 3BD/2BA, 1008 SF, Price $469,000

2760 Bonita St, Lemon Grove 91945, Price $560,000

5228 Castana St, San Diego 92114, Price $425,000

5329 Crisp Ct, San Diego 92117, Price $899,000

1006 S Ditmar St, Oceanside 92054, Price $849,000

3955 Faircross Place #64, San Diego…

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Updated as of October 14, 2019! 

 

We are constantly acquiring new properties to renovate, and The Honest Agent Team buyers agents are able to show these properties pre-MLS and even submit offers on them to the seller!  If you are interested in seeing one of these homes or getting more information, text your Honest Agent Realtor! 


2309 2311 2313 18th St, National City 91950, Price $675000

240 26th St, San Diego 92103, Price $499,900

3844-3846 49th St, San Diego 92105, Price $729,000 

265 Argus Way, Oceanside 92057, Price $485,000

945 Avenida De San Clemente, Encinitas 92024, Price $1,150,000

6466 Bisby Lake Avenue, San Diego 92119, Price $675,000 

10239 Caminito Covewood, San Diego 92131, Price $599,000

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 Today's post is about the option of doing For Sale By Owner.  Some home owners opt to sell their home themselves, without the service of a real estate agent.  This can be done successfully, but it's difficult and here are some reasons why I'd recommend using an agent rather than selling a home yourself:

1.  Commission -- You'll still have to pay commission to the buyer's agent regardless of whether you use an agent yourself or not.  The vast majority of buyers use an agent, so the seller is responsible for paying that agent's brokerage if that sale goes through.

2.  Coordination -- Your agent will coordinate open houses, showings, lockboxes, yard sign installation, home inspections, appraisal, and more.  All of these things take time, and many…

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Updated as of August 26, 2019! 

 

We are constantly acquiring new properties to renovate, and The Honest Agent Team buyers agents are able to show these properties pre-MLS and even submit offers on them to the seller!  If you are interested in seeing one of these homes or getting more information, text your Honest Agent Realtor! 

 

3846 1st Street, San Marcos 92078, Price $529,900

2309 2311 2313 18th St, National City 91950, Price $675000

240 26th St, San Diego 92103, Price $499,900

3844-3846 49th St, San Diego 92105, Price $729,000

834 E 2nd Ave, Escondido 92025, 3BD/2BA, 1008 SF, Price $469,000

633 Aster St, Escondido 92027; 2BD/1BA/950 SF, Price $450,000

11840 Calle Albara, El Cajon 92019, Price $699,000

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In California, the commission of the buyer's agent is usually paid by the seller.  The listing agent charges a certain percentage of commission to split between herself and the buyer's agent.  This is one of the main costs of selling a home.  Since the services of a Realtor come at no cost to you, the buyer, I highly recommend reaching out to a Realtor when you are getting ready to purchase a home.  in California, more than 9 out of 10 homebuyers use a Realtor, so you are in good company! 

 

 

 Realtors have a Fiduciary Duty to their clients.  This means that Realtors must always protect the best interests of the client.  More specifically, it means the Realtor must provide full disclosure, proper accounting, confidentiality, obedience,…

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Deep Clean 

Your home should absolutely sparkle when it is on the market!  If you are a great cleaner or enjoy doing it, go ahead and deep clean your home yourself.  If not, consider hiring a cleaning service to do the job.  Your house should look and smell lovely to make a great impression on potential home buyers.  If you are going to be living in your home while selling, remember to KEEP it clean throughout the process.

De-Personalize 

We know you love your family photos!  However, potential buyers want to envision themselves living in their future home, not your current home.  It is extremely helpful to remove personal decorations and photos, and leave only neutral ones that everyone would appreciate.  

Remove Evidence of…

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Make sure your pet's microchip and/or collar tag are up to date.  With so many moving pieces, you do not want your pet to escape out of the house when someone is coming in or out and run off!  You'll have more peace of mind knowing that if Fido does make a break for it, your contact number is on him.  You can get new pet tags made at most pet stores for under $10.  

 

 

If you are moving out of the neighborhood/city, go to your Vet's office and request your pet's paperwork and medical history so that you can transfer it to his new Vet.  You can find a fantastic new vet through Yelp or by a word of mouth referral.  Your current vet may even know of a great vet's office in the area you are looking to move into! 

 

  

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