La Quinta California Real Estate

I am selling 2 condos located next to each other. I had an appointment today with the buyers of each condo who are friends. We have appointments to view the condos.

The first condo we go into, the tenant is so nice and happy and hospitable. The home smells of clean. The tenant wants to renew her lease with the new owner. The tenant points out a few items that need repair like the dishwasher does not work. The closet doors need work. She says it is no big deal and this is her home.

We go to the 2nd condo. No one answers the door, but I have the key. The key is hard to work, but the buyer jiggles and jiggles and we get the door open. As soon as it opens the tenant is sitting on a recliner and starts screaming not to enter the house. The house looks clean and pretty much empty. I explain we have an appointment and these buyers want her to stay on as a renter. She comes to the door and keeps yelling. We let her yell and finally she is calmer and says she is moving out by March 11. She does not want to stay and the place is a 'dump.'

It is so amazing how people live their life. Some people are happy and grateful and good things seem to come their way. Others are angry and negative and seem to have more challenges.

Here are 2 condos next door to each other. One condo exudes peace, love joy. The other condo which looks the same superficially has a negative energy due to an angry negative occupant.

How do you want to live your life? Which condo is your home and your life?

1. You sleep through your alarm

2. You are crabby to even the nice people

3. You feel tired all the time

4. You haven't had a day off for several weeks

5. You look forward to sleeping in a bed other than your own

6. All of your transactions are complete

7. You look forward to doing nothing for awhile

One reason to do a short sale after your bankruptcy is final to have some control of when you will be rid of the house included in the bankruptcy. This can help you control costs like fines from the city to maintain the lawn and house. It can control and stop HOA dues.

It also can possibly save you some state and federal taxes depending on where you live.

It also can keep other liens that may show up on the house as time passes from being there and slowing the sale further.

Short saling a home after bankruptcy may help you in many ways.

This video has really good tips for all of us on how to get appointments today. Thanks Tom for the clear and concise tips on how to make it happen now.

There are many reasons to be present when your listings are being shown by other agents.

1. The top reason for me is that I can see first hand what the client reaction is to the home.

2. I find out what people like and do not like about the home

3. I get a pulse on our competition for selling the home based on similar homes being shown too

4. I make sure the homes shows well with lights and soft music on

5. I make sure the home is locked and secure after the showing

6. I get to know other agents

7. I get tips from watching other agents on how to show homes and communicate with clients

For these and other reasons too, I am present when my listings are being shown by other agents.

1. You are tired of living in someone else's house - a rental.

2. You have good credit.

3. You have steady stable income.

4. You have minimal or no debt.

5. You plan to stay in the area at least 5 years

6. You are clear on what you want in a house -style, bedrooms and baths, size, area

7. You have an adequate downpayment and reserves

8. You want some tax deductions

9. With the tax deductions, owning will cost you less than renting

10. You want to start a long term savings by building equity in your home

 For these reasons and others too, you will know that know is the time for you to buy a house.

On a scale of 1 - 10, how do you rate your service to clients.

1. Do you contact them at least 2 a month whether or not they are buying or selling real estate at that time?

2. Do you send comps for their home at least once a quarter?

3. Do you let them know of good deals in their area for their family and friends?

4. Do you have the join you for dinner, lunch, or a party at least 2 a year?

5. Do you chat with them on facebook?

6. Do you send cards or notes at least 2 a year?

7. Do you keep them updated on the services provided by your team members?

8. Do you remember their birthday with a card?

9. Do you call once in a while to see how they are doing and who they know that wants to buy, sell, or lease a house?

10. Do you invite them to open houses?

Many years ago, I read a book called' What Happy People Know." I learned from reading the book that  most people know this. Some people just choose to live differently.

The bottomline is that you can pretty much be as happy as you make your mind up to be. There is good and bad in everyday. It also makes a difference on how you look at life. Do you look at the glass half full or the glass half empty?

Do you write a list each day of what you are grateful for and what you want to attract?

 Do you enjoy each day for the joy, peace, calm?

Do you enjoy the time with friends and family?

Do you feel happy to bring joy and love to others?

Happy people know they are happy no matter what9 is going on in their life or around them. They attract happiness, joy, peace, love and radiate it to others.

How many times recently have people noticed that you are happy?

I have sold many homes to Canadians in La Quinta, California. I offer top service before, during, and after the sale.

I have experts available to consult with you regarding concerns with escrow, title, tax implications, etc.

I have service people who are competent and a good value for cleaning, paint, property management, handyman, gardening, electrians, plumbers, etc.

I know many Canadians to connect you with in the area for networking, golf, and friendships.

I have good 'deals' and connections for restaurants, hotels, golf, and more.

I know the homes that are good deals and the areas that attract Canadians.

To buy, sell or invest in real estate in La Quinta, please call me.

Here are some signs that the real estate market in La Quinta, California is moving forward.

1. The inventory is lower than in the past 4 years.

2. Buyers that have been on the sidelines are buying.

3. Investors are once again investing.

4. The rental inventory is also low.

5. First time buyers are buying.

6. People are once againstarting to move here for retirement.

7. Golf courses, hotels, and restaurants are busier than for the past 4 years. The lifestyle we sell is prospering once again.

8. Home Depot is hiring. People are once again spending money on homes.