Fit to Sell : Steps and Checklist for sellers
Watch the latest RE/MAX All-Pro "Fit to Sell" episode to understand the three-step process homebuyers use when searching for a home, and why it’s never a bad idea to de-clutter, repair, clean and showcase your home. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2as5Aeij-hY Want to...
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
Looking to buy a home soon? If so, you'll want to start saving for a down payment – and thinking about getting pre-approved for a home loan. But before you do, it's worth checking your credit score to see whether you need to bring it up to increase your chances of...
Listing Photos: What to Look for When Shopping
These days, very little is left to the imagination when it comes to browsing homes for sale online. With virtual tours, professional photos and mapped locations, it's easy to see what you might be getting – before you ever set foot in a potential purchase. Technology...
Ways to Help Kids Adapt to a Move
We all know that moving can be stressful. Add to that the confusion and anxiety that a child may feel at leaving their familiar little world, and all of a sudden moving into that new place can be downright traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a list...
Fit to Sell: Why a Home Doesn’t Sell
Help close the gap between what homebuyers are looking for – a home that’s updated and well-maintained – and what’s actually available on the market. By doing so, your home has a better chance of selling quickly and for more money. Watch the most recent RE/MAX “Fit to...
5 THINGS TO WATCH IN HOUSING IN 2014
It looks as though 2013, had two parts… At the beginning of the year, low housing inventory and interest rates promoted bidding wars. That in turn, escalated prices quickly. Then, mid year the bidding wars slowed down due to raised interest rates. There are many...
Ready to start a new career in 2014?
Are you ready to take full control of your sales career? You've taken the first step - now find out more about RE/MAX All-Pro and the AV's best real estate professionals. No one in the Antelope Valley sells more homes and the reason is simple, we know our market and...
Things to keep in mind when buying a home
The benefits of home ownership Plain and simple, owning a home can improve your quality of life, provide stability and give you a sense of control you just can't get from renting. You have a place to live when you rent, but buying is something much deeper – and...
Escalation Clause: A Helping Hand in Bidding Wars
Are homes for sale snapped up right and left in your targeted neighborhoods? That’s the case in some real estate markets today, and it often leads to that dreaded house hunting reality: bidding wars. If you’re considering buying a house in an area where bidding wars...
The Ups and Downs of Mortgage Rates
For the past few years, mortgage rates have reached – and remained at – historic lows. Between the low rates and federal stimulus incentives, millions of first-time buyers became homeowners and existing homeowners moved up. That was then. What’s going on now? Like the...
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Fun Facts…
It’s one of the most recognized corporate symbols on the planet, and understandably so. At seven stories tall, the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon grabs attention wherever it flies. First introduced at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in 1978, the balloon perfectly...
RE/MAX All Pro agents…get the job done.
Your home is one of your largest assets! When it comes time to choose a real estate company, rest assured by putting your trust in a RE/MAX All-Pro agents hands your property will have the highest exposure the industry has to offer. Nobody in the world sells more real...
RE/MAX Celebrates Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange
"It is no surprise that the IPO launch of RE/MAX was a huge success," said Keny Terracciano CEO and Broker of RE/MAX All-Pro. " We are one of the oldest RE/MAX franchises in CA and to watch the power of the RE/MAX brand explode worldwide has been nothing short of...
Sellers: Disclose Before You Close!
It’s a few pieces of paper that can save you a lot of trouble down the road. It’s called the seller disclosure form, and it’s one of the most important things you, as a seller, will fill out in your home sale. So what is a seller disclosure? It’s a form that outlines...
Selling Your Home After Labor Day is More Than OK
Some people believe that selling a home after the prime summer selling season is a bad idea. That couldn't be further from the truth, especially here in the Antelope Valley Some sellers worry that if they put their home on the market in September or October,...
Obama Says, ‘Let’s Allow Everybody to Refinance’
It was encouraging to hear that housing is solidly on the Obama Administration's radar. The president confirmed this during a live online interview August 7th. Of particular note were his comments about HARP 3, the proposed third version of the Home Affordable...
Be more Environmentally Aware at Home
Here are some helpful (and colorful!) stats, guidelines and cost-saving ideas for making your home more eco-friendly. With the extreme temperatures in the Antelope Valley these tips are especially helpful.
Summertime Sales
Selling your home in the summertime. Selling a home in the summer can be stressful. We have compiled some helpful hints to do around your home that give that extra “zha zha zu “ when potential buyers come to look around. Keep an eye on the temperature in your home....
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Vote for JD Moshier
JD Moshier – Candidate for GAVAR Board of Directors JD has lived and worked in the Antelope Valley since 1980 and has been involved with real estate in one form or another since the late ‘80s. In 2010, he decided to make it his career and joined on as a RE/MAX All-Pro...
A heartfelt “thank you”
A heartfelt "thank you" to our veterans: Lori Gibson, Michael Marlo, Mike Wallace this Independence Day!
5 helpful tips to Newlywed Homebuyers
1. Be Prepared. Buying a home isn’t some short-term deal. Most homes take at least 15-30 years of monthly payments before it’s undoubtedly yours. Before making the decision to buy, sit down and decide weather or not you both are ready to make another big commitment....
2013 Summer Housing Report
RE/MAX Summer Housing Report Full of Great News Higher home sales, higher prices and lower inventory mean that many markets across the U.S. are much healthier now than last month and even a year ago...
2013 Spring Market Housing Market
Brokerage Survey Ranks RE/MAX #1
RE/MAX agents continue to be the most productive real estate professionals, as reported in the 2013 REAL Trends 500, a respected national survey that was released today. The independent ranking of the 500 largest U.S. brokerages showed that more RE/MAX brokerages met...
18 ways to prep your home’s exterior for the Spring Market
The spring market will be bustling before you know it, this article from the National Association of Realators offers 18 suggestions to get started on getting your home ready: 1. Remove glass from light fixtures and clean with window cleaner and any dead bugs. 2....
RE/MAX #1 in Market Share Again
Once again, we're proud to announce that RE/MAX is the leader in U.S. market share, web traffic, advertising and global presence. Based on 2012 data, this marketing piece compares RE/MAX with other major U.S. real estate franchises. RE/MAX agents closed the most...
Boomerang buyers” coming back strong in the AV
Since 2007, it's estimated that more than 4.7 million home owners lost their home to foreclosures or short sales. These “boomerang buyers” are becoming a growing force of home buyers again. Their time out of the market may be shorter than many Americans might...
Housing Market Comes Back to Life Nationwide
Economy Boost is on the rise, as more job openings are steadily rising each month. So is the need for newer housing. The Housing market this year has nearly doubled the amount of new houses that were producied last year. view the full LA Times article:...
LIST NOW to sell your home
Is now the time to list your home? The answer is YES! Most homeowners typically wait till spring to list their home but here's some good reasons in the current market to LIST NOW: 1 Supply is LOW Monthly inventories have now fallen for 29 consecutive months, and due...