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Your Property Photos Should Look Better Than a $50 Pair of Shoes

April 2, 2011 by 1 Comment

Link to YouTube video. I know, I know, sounds very simplistic and common sense.  Yet, only 1-2% of real estate agents in Big Bear really understand this.  Most of the property photos out there are garbage. Stats show that 90% or more of buyers are using the internet to find real estate.  I'd argue that for Big Bear that stat is going to be over 90%.  So, if this huge pool of buyers is looking online, and there are over 600 properties for sale in Big Bear, wouldn't it make sense to make your property stand out … [Read more...]

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Patty’s Picks of the Week

March 22, 2011 by 1 Comment

Here are my top picks of the week! Simply click on the highlighted link to see the details on the "best in show" properties! Under $100K: 341 Grenfall: This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,  1200 sq. feet of living space, and on a 7200 square foot lot. It does need a little TLC, a bargain for under $100K! $100K-$200K: 1036 Sylvan Glen: Backing to the National Forest in Moonridge, this charming cabin has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a fantastic back drop! This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property with incentives! You … [Read more...]

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Patty’s Picks of the Week

March 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Here are my top picks of the week! Simply click on the highlighted link to see the details on the "best in show" properties! Under $100K: 249 Highland: Nice, open floor plan hosting nearly 1,000 square feet of living space. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, laundry hook ups, lots of windows, on a large 4,000 square foot lot make this a great buy at $79,900. $100K-$200K: 39202 Sioux: Fabulous Fawnskin living! This home gives you a feeling of seclusion! Very close to the National Forest and lake, 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 … [Read more...]

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Patty’s Picks of the Week

February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Here are my top picks of the week! Simply click on the highlighted link to see the details on the "best in show" properties! Under $100K: 828 Pine: Light, bright and super close to the National Forest, this charmer hosts an open floor plan with vaulted T&G ceilings in the living room.  A very clean property, oak cabinets,  nice windows,  and priced at $89,900 makes this one a winner! $100K-$200K: 42737 Conifer: This is a bank owned mountain cabin that is close to both ski slopes, restaurants and … [Read more...]

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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...]

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Is It Really a Buyer’s Market in Big Bear?

February 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Direct link to the YouTube video. Depends on how you look at it? Sure, there are over 600 homes for sale in Big Bear right now. But, how many are truly saleable? I'd say less than 10%. By saleable, I mean priced correctly, clean and easy to show, and it isn't a short sale with no chance of getting approved. So, we've got less than 70 homes on the real estate market in Big Bear that are actually decent options for buyers to look at. When that happens, the buyers are all competing for the same ones. In that … [Read more...]

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Patty’s Picks of the Week

February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Here are my top picks of the week! Simply click on the highlighted link to see the details for the "best in show" properties! Under $100K: 422 Kern: This is a nice little property with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen, corner fireplace, front & back deck with a fenced in back yard for under $75K. New paint, carpet, and vinyl makes this property attractive and it will go quickly! $100K-$200K: 912 Nana: This log style cabin can be yours for only $175K. Located in Big Bear City and built in 2005, this 3 … [Read more...]

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What Do Cash Buyers Know That Others Don’t?

February 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Now is the time to buy! Here's a quick video I did on the cash sales in Big Bear along with two conclusions I came to. Direct link to the YouTube video. 1.  People with cash are moving to real estate as a good investment.  They are thinking prices are near the bottom and now is the time to buy. 2.  Just because you are paying cash, do not expect a huge discount off of the sales price.  In Big Bear, you can expect an average of 2% savings for paying with cash as compared to paying with a loan. As discussed in … [Read more...]

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What is the Best Place to Search for Big Bear Real Estate?

February 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wCEi3bG2s4[/youtube] Steve Hirschler Market Specialist, Inventory Expert, Big Bear Real Estate Agent Coldwell Banker Tyler Wood Group 42153 Big Bear Blvd. P.O. BOX 6820 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 DRE#01703081 stevehirschler@gmail.com 909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889 Fax 909 866-3531 … [Read more...]

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Searching for a Home in Fawnskin? Get a Local’s Perspective.

February 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Fawnskin? What is that? Where is it? Why would I want to know about it? There are plenty of reasons to get to know Fawnskin. The quaint, lakeside town is located on the quieter, northwestern shore of Big Bear Lake. It is one of the many small communities that make up Big Bear Valley. Homes in Fawnskin are comparable in price to those located on the south side of the lake. The premium for these homes is placed more on being away from it all, instead of being in close proximity to the action. Even though Fawnskin is … [Read more...]

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