Link to YouTube video. They are most accurate when describing local conditions. I wrote a post several years ago on this same topic but it is still just as important today - especially given all the news about homes prices, sales numbers, and foreclosures that get published every month. The key point is this - just as you wouldn't watch a weather report in San Francisco (insert any other City name here other than Big Bear) and assume it must be the same weather conditions in Big Bear, you shouldn't take advice … [Read more...]
The First Sale is to The Other Agents
February 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Direct link to the YouTube video. Most sellers don't consider this fact. Understandably, they think mostly in terms of the buyer and who it is going to be. But, before you can find the buyer, you must make sure the real estate agents in Big Bear are sold on your property. By that, I mean they know about it and are actively promoting it to all of the prospects they know. If the agents are sold on it, the process of selling will be a lot smoother for you as a seller. Just imagine multiple agents trying to sell … [Read more...]
2010 Big Bear Real Estate Market Breakdown
February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Click here to see embedded video. PDF of the presentation. … [Read more...]
Another beautiful sunrise in Big Bear.
January 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Hello World, how ya been? … [Read more...]
5 Options for Big Bear Sellers
January 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Link to embedded video here. Seems like I go over this several times a week with potential sellers. What are their options in this real estate market? Here are my answers - 1. Sell it - easier said than done. This can be difficult to do if they bought it or refinanced it during the 2003 to 2008 range as many owe more than the market value. 2. Sit & wait it out - not the best choice in my opinion as I don't see any reason things will be better over the next couple year. There number of properties … [Read more...]
