Best Real Estate Tips For 2017

While the real estate in 2016 saw lower interest rates, the current year is going to be a good year as far as real estate is concerned. There is a shift in the pattern of home prices. The prices of the low to mid range housing seem to be on the rise while the prices of the higher priced housing are going stabilizing. 2017 is going to be dominated by sellers. Buying a house still largely remains a long term “savings plan” for most people.

So here are a few tips to make the most of the current market situation:-

· If you are planning to buy your first home in Beverly Hills or in another posh locality in Los Angeles, now is the right time to do so. Get moving immediately because according to some surveys more and more millenials are on the path to buying their homes which means that we can expect bidding wars as well as prices soaring like never before. You can start your quest for the perfect home by getting in touch with the best Real Estate Brokers in Beverly Hills.

· If you are planning to sell your property, the best thing to do first will be to find the agent that knows what you need and how to get it done. If you do not find a suitable agent, you could lose not only time but thousands of dollars as well. Look at the agent’s online listings. Try to assess the seller’s profile by cross- checking with reviews on the web. Once you have done your research, the next thing that you can do is shortlist three to four agents and interview them personally. Ask them everything that's on your mind.

· There is good news for the people who are planning to buy property. This year affordable financing will be available again. This means that even if your FICO score is as low as 690, you can find loan to buy property.

· For those who are currently renters, it may be time to rethink your financial strategy. In the current scenario, it may be better to buy than to rent as the prices of rents are going up pretty fast. To calculate, whether you should buy or rent you can use calculators like Bankrate’s calculator which can help you compare various variables. You might need to ask for professional help from the best Real Estate Brokers in Beverly Hills in case you are planning to purchase a property in that locality.

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6 Tips to Identify A Professional Real Estate Agent

Looking for the best real estate agents in Los Angeles or any other metro city for that matter can be a difficult task for various reasons. First of all, you are entrusting someone with something that you have worked so hard for, i.e. your property, Secondly, in most cases, background information about the real estate agent is not available. So, finding a real estate agent to whom you can have full confidence is very important. After all, there is not much scope making errors while making decisions in real estate market. It can make or break your future.

So, if you are looking for the best real estate agents in Los Angeles and do not know where to begin, here are a few tips that can help you get started on the right path.

• One of the best ways to establish confidence in a real estate agent credentials is to speak to his previous clients. If the track record of the real estate agent is good, the word of mouth will affirm the same. You can ask the clients about what type of property they had sold or bought and understand if the agent specializes in the type of property you own. Also, do not forget to ask how long it took the deal to complete.

2. Check if the real estate agent you are planning to hire has a valid license. All real estate agents have to pass an exam and thereafter they are given the license. All information pertaining to the same can be found online and you can also check if the track record of the agent is spot- free or not.
3. Just like doctors specialize in their chosen field, real estate agents can specialize in a certain aspect of real estate business. Most real estate agents put their additional qualification after their name. You can check up the additional qualifications of an agent by referring to the Internet. This can tell you if the real estate agent will be able to take up additional tasks on your behalf or not.
4. You definitely should look for an agent who is currently practicing in the business. Someone who has been out of the business even for a few months takes some time to get back in the game and you really do not want to risk your time in the hand of such an agent. So, either you can ask the agent directly or the state licensing authority about the agent.
5. Most real estate agents today have their own website and generally, the websites are always updated with their current listings. You can check on their website to make a comparison between your property and the property your agent has sold or bought for his clients.
6. Ask about other properties that are on sale. Good real estate agents always have the information about various properties in their area. So if upon being asked about various properties around in the area, the agent is able to give you some details, then it means that he or she is actively involved in the business.

Hopefully, some of these tips will help you in getting the perfect real estate agent that you are looking for.

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1148 COLDWATER CYN DR , BEVERLY HILLS

“TARA ESTATE” – SOUTHERN PLANTATION ESTATE MASTERPIECE.

“TARA ESTATE” – SOUTHERN PLANTATION ESTATE MASTERPIECE. Beverly Hills PROPER. 6 Bedroom/7.5 Bath in this sprawling 1/2 acre estate. Impressive curb appeal welcomes you to this PRIME Beverly Hills Estate. FULLY FURNISHED down to the flatware and linens. This house boasts every comfort and elegance one would need for the classic Beverly Hills Lifestyle. Private bedroom suits & huge entertaining rooms. Cook’s kitchen boasts top of the line appliances and an enormous butler’s pantry. Spacious guesthouse with full bath & kitchen can be used for guests or music/production studio. Huge entertainer’s backyard with over-sized pool and 50-ft waterfall. Hotel Living. Beverly Hills School District and Services! Available NOW Month-to-Month. Call for available dates and details. Not available July 1-Aug 15th.

ROOMS: Art Studio,Bar,Basement,Bonus,Breakfast Area,Cabana,Card Room,Den,Den/Office,Dining,Dining Area,Dressing Area,Entry,Family,Formal Entry,Great Room,Guest House,Gym,In-Law Suite,Library/Study,Living,Master Bedroom,Office,Pantry,Powder,Rec Room,Sauna,Separate Family Room,Separate Maids Qtrs,Servants Quarters,Service Entrance,Study,Study/Office,Two Masters,Walk-In Closet,Other

AMENITIES: Card Room,Exercise Room,Extra Storage,Guest Parking,Pool,Sauna,Other
EQUIP: Built-Ins,Cable,Ceiling Fan,Dishwasher,Dryer,Freezer,Garbage Disposal,Hood Fan,Ice Maker,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Other
AIR: Air Conditioning,Central HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Carpet,Ceramic Tile LAUNDRY: In Unit,Inside,Laundry Area
FIREPL: Family Room,Great Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
POOL: Heated,Private,Solar Heat TENANT PAYS: Cable TV,Electric,Gas,Janitorial,Water
PARK: Door Opener,Driveway,Garage – 2 Car,Parking for Guests – Onsite,Side By Side
TYPE: Detached,Single Family
VIEW TYPE: Courtyard,Pool
DISC: As Is
OCC/SHOW: 24-hr Notice,Appointment w/List. Office,Appointment Only
Features

    Breakfast Area
    Built-Ins
    Guest House
    Guest-Maids Quarters
    Laundry Room
    Marble Floors
    Media Room
    Office
    Pantry
    Swimming Pool

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Picking the Best Real Estate Agent- Top Tips

Striking the right real estate deal can be a difficult task for just about everyone. Whether you are a prospective seller, renter or buyer, looking for the best real estate agent that can get you the best deal can be quite tricky as well as risky. After all, it’s serious big bucks that we are talking about. As strange as it may seem,it is it’s important for your real estate agent to have some qualities similar to what you would look for in a date. That It can withstand the long term commitment. Well, for a few months anyway.

So now the question is what are the things that you should look for while searching for a real estate agent? First and foremost, look for chemistry and rapport. Yes, just as you would like to bond with a date, you should look for that instant connection with your real estate agent as well. If you are looking for someone with patience to answer all your queries with ease, keep looking until you find someone. Remember, you have to be able to trust your real estate agent as you will be sharing you private financial status with him/ her. Also remember, cracking a real estate deal may take many months eventually, so if you do not like your real estate agent from the get go he/ she may just become intolerable in the future. So think and act wisely.

While you are looking for your real estate best match, it is important to look for positive personality traits. During your first meeting with your agent, observe the facial expressions, body language and gestures. Notice how they make eye contact and make a mental note of the content of their conversation. Negative body language can be a dead giveaway about the agent’s character. Training is imparted to every real estate agent but how many of them become successful in the real world? It is not only the training but inter-personal relationships that a real estate agent forms with his/ her clients that become a marker of his/ her success. So, don’t just check for the agent’s track record in terms of sales and deals that were successful, but also what his reputation in the overall market is.

While you may be tempted to hire the most seasoned and successful employee of a firm, chances of him being super busy and occupied are also high. So your deal may not be handled by him directly but may be conveniently delegated to someone else. Look for someone who makes your deal their current primary objective. Some of the best real estate agents in Los Angeles are the ones who have lesser number of deals but highest customer satisfaction to their credit. Lesser experience may not always be the correct way to judge a broker as there are many young real estate agents who are very passionate, driven and very good at their job.

Getting recommendations from friends and family about which broker to choose can be of great help, however if you do not have any references, you can directly ask the agent about his clientele. Feel free to speak to as many people as you can before making a decision.

Real estate agents should be open to communication and should have an understanding that while buying, selling and renting is something that they have mastered, it is a lesser known subject to most of their clients. Therefore a good real estate agent should be approachable and should provide accurate information whenever asked. Being the client, you have the right to ask for detailed answers to all your queries.

So don’t be shy and take your time in picking the best real estate agent. After all, it is your future that you are thinking about.

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4553 RUBIO AVE ENCINO

 

Gorgeous Mediterranean Gated Estate – South of the Blvd! LANAI SCHOOL! 6 bed/7 baths in 5,100 sqft. Newer build, this home is in pristine condition. The open floor plan allows one room to flow into another. Grand living room area attached to a 16-18 person dining area adorned w/a full wet-bar. Adjacent is the informal family/media room that connects to the chef’s kitchen which boasts top of the line Viking® appliances, granite countertops and huge center island. Downstairs are two bedrooms w/en-suite baths. Upstairs, there are three (3) large guest suites with private baths.

The Master Bedroom is jeweled with a gas fireplace, giant walk-in closet and spacious bath. The elegant Master Bath has a spa tub, separate shower and dual vanities. Also, upstairs, you have an ENORMOUS Bonus Room with its own bath which can be a playroom, theater room, office area! Backyard has a massive pool, outdoor BBQ/kitchen and ample entertaining area. Walk to restaurants/shops/temples.

Agent Remarks : Other features include: 4 zone A/C, security system, & temperature controlled wine display. Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning this property, provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

Features

    2 Stories
    AC/Cooling
    Chef's Kitchen
    Fire Place
    Media Room
    Office
    Outdoor Cooking Area
    Spa
    Swimming Pool
    Theatre
    Wet-Bar

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925 REXFORD DR , BEVERLY HILLS

Prime Beverly Hills Home for Lease!

This newly-remodeled 4 bed/4 bath home is centrally located in one of the most prime areas North of Sunset Blvd! This home is perfect for families who want the advantage of Beverly Hills services (including school district, fire, police) and all the luxuries,such as, Rodeo Drive and fine dining…all less than five minutes away!! Boasts spacious bedrooms, elegant period details and park-like backyard w/oversized swimming pool. Moreover, enjoy the bonus guest house w/dry sauna. A world of your own in the middle of Beverly Hills.

ROOMS: Breakfast Area,Converted Garage,Den/Office,Dining,Entry,Guest-Maids Quarters,Library/Study,Living,Master Bedroom,Office,Service Entrance,Study/Office,Other
AMENITIES: None
EQUIP: Alarm System,Built-Ins,Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Washer
AIR: Air Conditioning HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Tile,Wood LAUNDRY: In Unit,Inside,Laundry Area
FIREPL: Living Room
POOL: In Ground TENANT PAYS: Electric,Gas,Janitorial,Trash,Water
PARK: Carport TYPE: Single Family
VIEW TYPE: Pool
DISC: As Is
OCC/SHOW: 24-hr Notice,Appointment w/List. Office,Call LA 1

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1800 OUTPOST DR , LOS ANGELES

Breath-Taking Spanish Revival by famed architect, M.P. Wilkinson! Fully Gated and 100% Private! 4 bed/3.5 bath, almost 3,400sqft classic Hacienda Estate on an oversized 13,300+ sq/ft flat lot. Gorgeous courtyard with lush, mature landscaping welcomes you this Outpost Estates Jewel. A true entertainer’s home, walk into a beautiful over-sized living room with beamed ceilings which opens out to a glorious courtyard and pool area. An ample dining room flows into the Chef’s Kitchen which boasts Viking® appliances and granite countertops. Walk to every amenity! Luxury living in the heart of the city!

3335 sq ft per owner. Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning this property, provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

Features

•     2 Stories
•     Guest-Maids Quarters
•     Swimming Pool

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