What Are Most Buyers and Sellers Doing Wrong in Our Market?

There are many great Placer and Sacramento area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (916) 529-5342 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Did you know that in a recent survey 68% of buyers said they were not satisfied with their real estate agent's home buying process? Statistically, 70% of buyers choose to work with the first agent that they come into contact with. When you look at it this way, it's no surprise that so many people are unsatisfied with their agent. For instance, 85% of sales agents have no specific certification or designation related to working with buyers.

I am a certified home buying expert advisor. What does this mean? Well, it means we have a proven, repeatable system backed by market research to find the best home negotiated at the best price and terms. This system has been featured on major news networks, such as CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, and ABC, So, if you're looking at hiring the first person you come across, chances are you won't be working with someone who has the skills necessary to accomplish your goals.

Did you know there is no single price of a home? The value is determined by 115 different variables. Our proprietary VIP Elite Buyer Preferred System has identified over 80 variables involved in the home buying process. These need to be managed correctly to ensure you find the perfect home. Without a proven system, you risk overpaying when you buy, or possibly missing out on your dream home altogether.

If this is the first time you've heard this, you're not alone. Most agents don't even know about these variables and the process. Our One of a Kind Buyer Elite Preferred System is a guarantee of sorts that you are going to have success. I am a certified negotiator, which means my team has the skills to negotiate the best price and terms for your home. We are so confident we'll get the job done right that we guarantee to save you at least $5,000 on your home purchase or we'll pay you $1,000 out of our pocket.

We're really invested in not just finding you a home at a great price, but finding you the right home. Our one of a kind Love It or Leave It Guarantee protects you, as we've seen that some buyers are unsure about their purchasing decisions. We'll get your home at the best possible price, plain and simple. If you purchase a home and aren't happy with the home within 24 months of working with us, we'll either buy it back from you or sell it for free. That's how sure we are about our services.

If you're interested in these one-of-a-kind programs, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to make your real estate dreams a reality!

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How Can You Capitalize on Sacramento Real Estate?

There are many great Placer and Sacramento area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (916) 529-5342 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I just wanted to give you a brief real estate market update for the Sacramento area. If you're planning on buying or selling anytime soon, you should find this very useful.

As of June 15th, we had 2,894 homes for sale, which is a 10.5% increase over last month. 1,713 homes sold last month, which was a 12% increase over last month. 

There were 1,842 homes pending, and that is a 26% increase over last year at this time. The average days on market was 30 days and there is only a 1.7 month supply of homes. 

Placer County is a little different. We're seeing 1,287 homes for sale, which is a 5.3% increase over last month. However, 655 homes sold, which is a 12.9% increase over last month. Also, 631 homes went pending for sale, which is a 3% increase over last year. The average price per square foot dropped a little bit, but it's still very high. Inventory is still very small, and we only have 2 months of inventory. 

What does this mean for you? We're in a stable market with appreciation. We don't expect interest rates to increase as dramatically as we had previously thought, and this is great news for buyers. Because it's an election year, we don't believe rates will rise as sharply as they have in the past. 

Inventory is still very low, so it's a good time to sell, especially in the next month or two. Buyers will be pulling out of the market in the next few months, and you may have to wait until spring to get top dollar on your home.

If you're looking to buy, you'll need to make strong offers and act quickly on homes that you like. Inventory will be declining soon, so make sure to start your home search soon. Also, prices will only continue to rise as time goes on, so the sooner you buy, the better off you will be. 

Hopefully this has been helpful to you. If you're looking to buy or sell in Sacramento, please don't hesitate to contact me. If you're looking for more detailed information on your neighborhood, please ask us and we can provide that to you!

What Should You Know About Sacramento Real Estate?

There are many great Placer and Sacramento area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (916) 529-5342 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I'd like to give you a brief real estate market update in order to give you a clearer picture of our local market.

• In Sacramento County we had 2,620 homes for sale, which was an increase of 8.8% over last month, but a decrease over last year at this time. 
• 1,905 homes are pending for sale, which is an increase of 10.3% over last month, and a 24% increase in home sales over last year.
• The average price per sq. ft. in Sacramento was $184, which is an increase of 6.7% over last year.
• Our average days on market was 34.
• The sale to list price ratio is sitting at 98%, and the median home price is at $290,000.

Now let's take a look at Placer County 

• There were 1,222 homes for sale, and 560 homes actually sold. More good news is that 665 homes are pending for sale right now, which is nearly a 30% increase over last year.
• Average price per square foot is $202, which is a 3% increase.
• Average days on market is right at 37, and the average sale to list price ratio is right at 97%.
• The median homes price is currently $403,000 dollars, which is up from $380,000 last year.

In most areas, we have less than a two month supply of homes, which is putting us in a strong seller's market. This shouldn't scare away buyers though, because interest rates are still sitting at historic lows. However, they're not going to get any lower, so you should buy as soon as possible if you've been thinking of buying.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need help buying or selling in Sacramento. I would love to serve you!