Guide to Multiple Seller's Offer Negotiations

It’s possible you as the seller, may be faced with multiple competing offers to purchase your property. Here are four simple and common strategies to deal with the situation. 

1. you can accept the “best” offer;


2. you can inform all potential purchasers that other offers are “on the table” and invite them to make their “best” offer; y


3. You can “counter” one offer while putting the other offers to the side awaiting a decision on your counter-offer;


4. “counter” one offer and reject the others.


Realize that each of these approaches has advantages and disadvantages. Patience may result in an even better offer being received; inviting buyers to make their “best” offers may produce an offer (or offers) better than those “on the table” – or may discourage buyers who feel they’ve already made a fair offer resulting in them breaking off negotiations to pursue other properties. Ultimately you as the SELLER should make the decisions, however, are yours to make.
Working with an experienced real estate agent who will guide you through the negotiation is priceless.

What should I do before selling my home in California?

There are so many reasons you may decide to sell your home. Relocation, Release Equity, Housing Market Conditions, Size Requirements Change, Change in Relationship Status, Changes in the Neighbourhood and many others reasons. No matter what the reason is, you should get ready. You need to maximize the value of your house. The following three steps will help you to get prepared to sell. Then, to be prepared to make a great impression on potential buyers and do the deal.

* Clean and declutter: It may sound obvious, but the importance of cleaning and decluttering cannot be overstated. Here are some ideas to make this process nearly painless.
Get rid of clutter before cleaning. This is the time to purge your house of unwanted and unnecessary items. In addition to donating items to charity, you might consider giving them away through Craigslist or neighborhood sharing groups. Recyclers are often willing to pick up and haul away large metal items for free. The goal is to make your house a clean slate before you get down to cleaning.
Deep clean your house. This step will probably involve the most significant time investment. Get the whole family involved if you can! Think of this as a pumped-up spring cleaning. Pay particular attention to kitchens and bathrooms, and clean the inside and outside of your windows — this makes a striking improvement in the overall appearance of your house.
Organize closets, cabinets, and drawers. In this case, out of sight is not out of mind. Many potential buyers will open cabinets and closets because they are thinking about storage space. If your storage areas are clean and organized, it will send a signal to buyers that you take care of the house.

* Make DIY repairs: Take care of these problems before you show the home for the first time. These are all fixes that you can do yourself.
Fix any leaking faucets and running toilets.
Replace caulking around tubs, showers, and sinks.
Freshen up or repair grout as needed.
Repair walls and repaint them in a neutral, generally pleasing color that complements your home.
Fix cracked or broken windows.
Replace or repair damaged window screens.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.

* Go for curb appeal: First impressions are a big deal. You want potential buyers to be charmed by the outside of your house, so they look forward to coming inside. Extend your pumped-up spring cleaning to the exterior of your home, too.
Trim bushes, shrubs, and trees. Make sure vegetation isn’t touching your roof or siding.
Repair broken downspouts and gutters.
If it’s appropriate for your yard, apply new mulch, river rock, and/or pea gravel. This can do wonders for your landscaping and provide immediate curb appeal.
Clean and repair concrete areas, such as driveways and walkways. Be sure to eliminate any oil or grease stains, and clean out any weeds coming up through the cracks.
Dress things up a little bit. If it’s seasonally appropriate, put out some pots of annuals, which will maintain their color for the season. Freshen up your doorstep with a new welcome mat. Make sure the house numbers are natural to see, and in a style that complements your home.

With just a moderate amount of effort, you can make your house beautiful and welcoming, both inside and out. I will glad to meet you and help you with this improvement. With no fee and obligation, I inspect and let you know what other easy fix you can do. I welcome your comments and ideas.

The Good Neighbor Next Door program

Last week I attended a HUD seminar, which I learned about "The Good Neighbor Next Door program." If you are a law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers, this program is for you. It is a sweet deal, and you will love it. 

Through this program, you can receive a discount of 50 percent on a home’s listed price in regions known as “revitalization areas.” Using the program’s website, you can search for properties available in your state. You must commit to living in the home for at least 36 months. Eligible Single Family homes located in revitalization areas are listed exclusively for sale through the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales program. Properties are available for purchase through the program for seven days.

Check the listings for your state. Follow the instructions to submit your interest in purchasing a specific home. If more than one person sends an offer on a single home, a selection will be made by random lottery. You must meet the requirements for a law enforcement officer, teacher, firefighter or emergency medical technician and comply with HUD's regulations for the program.

HUD requires that you sign a second mortgage and note for the discount amount. No interest or payments are required on this "silent second" provided that you fulfill the three-year occupancy requirement.

The number of properties available is limited, and the list of available properties changes weekly.

To learn more, please see the Good Neighbor Sales Frequently Asked Questions!

I will be glad to help you and answer any questions you may have. Please check the website and see if your area has designated revitalization areas.

What's My Home Worth?

No doubt, selling a home can feel like you’re playing the lottery at times – you might think of yourself as a winner, but you don’t even know how much money you might have left on the table. This is a grave fear these days. On your own, it’s complicated to get an accurate value for your home.
The most significant evolution in real estate market over the last decade is, surprise surprise, the Internet. More than 90 percent of buyers begin their search on different sites all over the internet. So, if you’re done contemplating, and you want to sell your house fast, without the having it sit on the market for months on end, then we can work together. We offer local expertise in a home market tailored to meet your needs. As a local professional, we know the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy. We will do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and requirements as they impact the market. We will make the process as pleasurable and stress-free an experience for you as I can.

Where is Downtown Long Beach?

Downtown Long Beach Neighborhoods 

Situated on the LA/OC County line, DTLB is directly connected to a robust matrix of freeways and accessible to airports, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport (SNA), and our own Long Beach Airport (LGB), which serves more than 3 million passengers annually and operates 41 commercial and 25 commuter daily flights. Certainly not limited by cars, DTLB is serviced by the Metro Blue Line, the nation’s most used light rail line with over 80,000 boardings per day. This line provides a direct connection between DTLB and Downtown Los Angeles, allowing users to quickly jump between the attractions and amenities of both cities and all points in between. 

Question is: can you call this place home? For more detail information about DWTB contact me. 

If you are an adventurer looking to explore read this!

With sunny skies and miles of diverse terrain, Long Beach is an ideal place to bicycle. Safe and convenient facilities across the City make cycling fun for families, professional cyclists, and weekend cruisers alike.

LONG BEACH CYCLING TRAILS