Offer to Buy

I recently read an online real estate item on the latimes.com website discussing purchase offers. Diane Hymer said “Some real estate agents think that a home buyer should make an offer on any property they like, no matter what the odds are that their offer will be accepted”.

Its important for buyers to know that this is absolutely not true. I tell my buying clients that they should make offers on homes they would like to own. Furthermore, that offer should be a strong offer, meaning that it should be a fair offer and at the very least, a reasonable starting point for negotiations.

“I want this house and I’ll pay, xxx,xxx” simply isn’t enough. The terms of “standard” real estate contracts are almost never that simple. In fact, most contracts (my guess is 99.9999995% of them) are at least 10 pages or more with numerous addendums. Your agent should fully explain the offer process and discuss with you, the terms of the agreement. If you don’t understand every single term, or disagree – That contract needs to be re-written or better explained to you.

For more information on making offers, send an e-mail to teamresults@century21.com and request, “I want it, now what?” in PDF format.

Rossmoor House For Rent

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/apa/176086061.html

House For Rent
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house with yard & swimming pool. Its central location inside Rossmoor, puts it near shopping, entertainment, schools and parks.This is a Highly Desirable unincorporated community in Orange County. The award winning Los Alamitos School District serves the area schools inside Rossmoor.Property Details:

• 1,600 sq. ft.


• 3 bed/2 Bath


• Family Room


• Garage


• Front, Side, and Back Yards With Swimming Pool.

Terms:(gardener & pool service included)$2600 / month (First months rent and security deposit required)month-to-month tenancyApplicants must submit to background checks and credit/employment, income verification.No pets of any kindTo receive an Application via E-mail, email teamresults@century21.com.For information or to receive an invitation to tour this property, please leave your name and telephone number at (562) 439-1367.

Economic Outlook

I receive many questions about the state of the Real Estate market in Southern California. Usually my answers are dead on accurate and quite to the point. There is always talk of housing bubbles and rising interest rates or worse, doomsday scenarios.

For an accurate economic forecast which includes Southern California Real Estate, I want you to visit http://www.impactre.com. This site features Gary Watts’ take on the state of things. Gary is the source I turn to for updated market information which, in my case has never been wrong.

If you’re concerned about prices, values, or market trends, you need to check this site out. Then call me!