San Diego Real Estate Condos

The fastest growing career in America last year was home staging, which skyrocketed to the top of the list.  One of the key solutions in solving the housing crises, faced not only by Downtown San Diego real estate, seems to be this rapidly evolving industry that looks very promising in the future.

500 Realtors and brokers from all over America who attended the National Association of Realtors Expo in San Diego were polled by a nationally franchised home staging company. Surprising feedback from Realtors was seen by doing a survey about the value of home staging in today's market. Below are the details:

*96% believed that buyers prefer fully-stage homes rather than vacant homes.

*94% believed that fully-stage homes sell faster than vacant homes.

*94% believed that fully-stage homes sell for higher than vacant homes.

*Most of the Realtors agreed that fully-staged homes sell faster and sell for at least 15% more than vacant homes.

Home staging is a necessity, especially in Downtown San Diego. Statistics and numbers are simple math. The industry of Home staging is on a tipping point. If a home wants to be sold faster with the best price possible, home staging is the key and in today's market, a home that is not staged will not sell.

The economic stability of real estate is provided by home staging by increasing a property's appeal to buyers. Buyers benefit greatly from a move-in ready property while sellers can get the most out of their property. The effectiveness of staging is being spread out by home stagers who are doing a fantastic job.

The speedy recovery of the real estate industry is all thanks to the home staging industry. With statistics showing, staged properties spend 78% less time in today's market. The future shows a new era for home staging.

A Realtor who doesn't educate on how much you could lose by not staging your house, then they are not helping you at all.

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact:

Gregg Neuman

Gregg@sellSanDiego.com

1-800-221-2210

www.SellSanDiego.com

Don't judge a book by its cover - cliché but true. This not only applies when we're meeting a person for the first time. It also holds true when you are searching for a new home. After all, a home is where you will plant your roots and raise your children. Potential San Diego downtown homeowners should always keep this in mind.

San Diego luxury real estate agents should keep this in mind when trying to close a deal - curb appeal may be the first thing that convinces buyers to check out a property for a sale, but it's what's inside that counts. Buyers must see themselves living in that space and when that happens, the sale is closed.

Small repairs can enhance the appeal of a luxury property. Replace that problematic door knob. Fix that leaking faucet. Put some oil on that creaky hinge by the kitchen. Get a new light bulb for the garage. All of these seemingly small things can make the buyer see how comfortable it is to own a San Diego Downtown luxury home.

You must also learn to create the illusion of functionality in every room. Emphasize your counter space by putting small kitchen appliances in them. Keep the things you use everyday in your dining area - just make sure that it's clutter-free and organized. Move your pets to a secure and secluded area. Hire a cleaning service so your property will look like the luxury home that it is- clean, pleasant and fresh-smelling.

Open your windows to let the breeze and sunlight in. Re-paint areas which look dreary. All of these create a welcoming and open effect.

Once you have done of all these, just sit back and let your San Diego downtown real estate agents do the talking.  They can help you get the best deal for your luxury home by emphasizing your property's best features and marketing them to fit the buyer's needs.

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact:

Gregg Neuman

Gregg@sellSanDiego.com

1-800-221-2210

www.SellSanDiego.com

Recent trends in home sales give San Diego Downtown home buyers a reason to look up. For the first time in almost a year, buyers have gained some negotiating power last December, 2009, according to reports by Zillow. A median 2.7%, or $5,618, was negotiated off the listing prices of home last sold in December, breaking the downwards trend by being slightly up from November's median of 2.6% or $5,538. This was calculated by Zillow through comparisons of the last listing prices of individual homes against the final sale price.

The full report shows that this is still very far from what buyers were able to negotiate off the listing price this time last 2008, where home buyers were able to bargain a median of 4.5% or $10,018.

However, for many markets in California, sellers are still in the driver's seats as homes often sold higher than the initial asking price. Many of these real estate markets were among the most to suffer from the downturn in the housing industry. San Diego Downtown buyers though, have another reason to be positive about, as the San Diego Downtown real estate market is not one of those.

Across the US, listing prices have crept up slightly in December with the median price of $209,900 for homes listed on Zillow. This marks a 0.4% increase since November.

Find out more about your San Diego Downtown Real Estate market.

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Homes contact:

Gregg Neuman

Gregg@sellSanDiego.com

1-800-221-2210

www.SellSanDiego.com

The holiday season typically brings added tension and pressure to many, but by no means should this happen to you.  You can flourish this holiday season with friends and family in your Downtown San Diego Homes by following these helpful tips:

1.  Give with joy and share enthusiasm with your neighbors in the Downtown San Diego Real Estate community.  Keep in mind that the best gift you can give others during these celebratory occasions is love and happiness. 

2.  Go above and beyond to give the people who surround you the value they deserve.  Simple things like cards or little gifts will go a long way.   

3.  Take some time to relax by scheduling a specific time just for you.  Don't worry about getting things done, concentrate on taking care of your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.  Additionally, try to always be surrounded by positive people that will encourage and support you.

Also Read:  Is it the right time to purchase a Downtown San Diego Home?

4.  Do things that give you joy throughout the Downtown San Diego Real Estate neighborhood.  The energy that surrounds you and the activities you focus on determine your state of mind. 

5.  Think positive and focus on your goals.  If you maintain a positive perspective on the future and always keep in mind what you want, the outcome is much more satisfying.

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Homes contact:

Gregg Neuman

Gregg@sellSanDiego.com

1-800-221-2210

www.SellSanDiego.com

With the help of the first-time buyer's tax credit, existing-home sales bounced back strongly in September. According to the National Association of Realtors, this marks five gains in the past six months. 

Existing home sales consist of single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, which can be found in the Downtown San Diego Real Estate market. 

These increased 9.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million units in the month of September from 5.10 million in August.  This means sales activity is at its highest point in over two years.

Read Also: Recent Survey Reveals Many Downtown San Diego Home Buyers Rely on Government Mortgages

NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun states hope in the extension and expansion of the tax credit to continue the rising sales momentum and finally reach a point of self-sustaining recovery.  This also means hope for the rise in sales of Downtown San Diego Condos.

At the end of September, total housing inventory fell 7.5% to 3.63 million existing homes available for sale.  Currently, the housing supply is the lowest it has been in two and a half years. 

If things continue at this rate, home prices including Downtown San Diego Condos could return to normal by next year. 

Existing-home sales increased throughout the entire country in the month of September as follows: in the West, they increased 13.0% to an annual rate of 1.30 million and are 5.7% above a year ago. 

In the South, they rose 9.0% to an annual level of 2.06 million and are 10.8% higher than September 2008.

In the Midwest, these sales jumped 9.6% to a pace of 1.25 million and are 7.8% above a year ago.  And in the Northeast, existing-home sales increased 4.4% to an annual level of 950,000 in September, and are 11.8% higher than September 2008. 

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact:

Gregg Neuman

Gregg@sellSanDiego.com

1-800-221-2210

www.SellSanDiego.com