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The median list price rose to $864,500 for single-family homes sold last week. Read more at SCAgents.com/Market -- #santacruz #realestate #homesales #santacruzhomes #santacruzrealestate (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Before beginning your home search, first, consider how long you plan to own for. Are you looking for a forever home, or will you be upgrading or downsizing in the future? Consider how your needs might change down the line. How does this purchase fit into your long-term plans?⠀ --⠀ #househunting #homebuyers #longterm #foreverhome #downsizing #upgrading #newhome #moving #homesearch #realestate #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #california #californiarealestate #newhouse #goals #realtor #realtortip #realestatetip #homebuyertip #dreamhome

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While one little ding in the wall might go unnoticed, it’s the little things that add up and create the impression buyers get as they tour your home. Now is the time to go through your property in detail to get it looking its best. A fresh coat of paint and clean carpets can go a long way!⠀ --⠀ #homesellers #realestate #forsale #newpaint #homestaging #openhouse #details #realtortips #realestatetips #santacruzrealestate #californiarealestate #forsale #homeforsale #fsbo #interior #interiordesign #homedesign #sellmyhouse #santacruzagents #firstimpressions (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Many sellers feel hesitant to reveal problems that could discourage potential buyers from considering their property. However, failing to disclose certain facts can lead to potential lawsuits. Your agent will help you determine what information buyers need to be made aware of, but when in doubt, disclose.⠀ --⠀ #SellerTip #HomeSale #RealEstate #RealtorTip #RealEstateTip #SellMyHouse #ForSale #HomeSeller #HomeSellers #CaliforniaRealEstate #SantaCruzRealEstate #CaliforniaRealtor #SantaCruzRealtor #Disclose #RealEstateSales #FSBO #HomeForSale #HouseForSale #RealtorHelp #Realtor #SantaCruz #SellingMyHouse (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Signing a purchase contract with a seller is just the beginning of the closing process. To avoid unwelcome surprises, talk to your agent about what steps need to be taken before you get the keys to your new property. While much of the closing process is standard, every real estate purchase is different and your purchase agreement and escrow timeline will reflect that.⠀ --⠀ #OfferAccepted #HomeBuying #SantaCruzRealEstate #HomeBuyer #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HouseHunting #RealEstate #RealEstateHelp #Realtor #RealEstateAgent #HomeBuyers #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #Escrow #BuyersLife #HomeSearch #NewHome #IBoughtAHouse #SantaCruz #CARealEstate #CaliforniaRealEstate #SantaCruzRealtor #CARealtor (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Home buyers are shopping for much more than a home, they are shopping for a lifestyle. When staging your home for showings, create the lifestyle people are looking for in your area. Set out patio furniture, create inviting table settings, hang a fancy robe in the bathroom. Remember, though, you are appealing to the masses, so don’t go too niche.⠀ --⠀ #sellertip #homesale #realestate #realestateasales #realtortip #staging #openhouse #openhousetip #realtor #santacruz #santacruzlife #santacruzhomes #santacruzagents #santacruzrealestate #californiarealestate #sellmyhouse #dreamhome #lifestyle

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Before you commit to a home, make sure you are comfortable with your new commute and regular traffic conditions. You can try driving your commute at your regular time, or just keep an eye on traffic reports for a few days to see what is typical for your route.⠀ --⠀ #newhome #homesearch #househunting #realtortip #buyertip #buyerlife #realestate #realestatetip #moving #commute #traffice #santacruzagents #santacruzhomes #santacruzrealestate

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You adore your pets, but potential buyers are not going to look at them with the same love in their eyes. Pets in a home make buyers suspicious of floor damage, odor problems, and other dirty issues. When showing your home, hide any indication that there are pets living there.⠀ --⠀ #pets #buyers #openhouse #realtortip #realestate #realestatetip #santacruzagents #santacruzrealestate #quickupgrade #sellmyhouse #sellertip #homeforsale

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When potential buyers tour your home, they are going to snoop. Buyers want to check out the quality and condition of built-ins, so be sure they are in show-ready condition! Empty cabinets and drawers and give them a good cleaning if necessary. If you are still living in the home, keep the necessities well organized and put everything else in storage off-property.⠀ --⠀ #forsale #openhouse #realestate #selling #sellertip #realtortip #realestatetip #openhousetip #staging #quickupgrade #homereno #homesale #homebuyers #homesellers #santacruzrealtor #santacruzrealestate #santacruzhomes

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Good interior and exterior lighting gives your home the welcoming feel and convenience potential buyers are looking for. Brighten up every room in your home by opening up drapes, trimming encroaching foliage, cleaning windows, and installing high-lumen light bulbs. Install exterior lighting along footpaths and to highlight landscaping.⠀ --⠀ #lighting #openhouse #staging #forsale #realestate #realtortip #homeforsale #sellertip #realestatetip #fsbo #homereno #homeupgrade #homeimprovement #remodel #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #santacruzrealtor #santacruzagents #santacruzhomes #californiahomes #californiarealestate

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Make sure you understand agency and who works for whom. Anytime you meet a seller’s agent, exercise discretion. Revealing things like your timeline, your budget, or the fact that you are absolutely in love with the property gives them an edge up when negotiating the terms of sale. An experienced seller’s agent can do a lot of damage with even the smallest piece of information. If you encounter a nosey agent and are unsure of how to dodge their questions, just say, “You’ll have to ask my agent, I hired them to answer these types of questions for me.”⠀ --⠀ #realtortip #realestatetip #homebuyer #househunting #escrow #homesale #newhome #dreamhome #homesearch #realestate #homebuyers #homeseller #buyer #buyerlife #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #santacruzhomes #santacruzagents #californiarealestate #californiahomes #negotiate (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Shopping for a home can get hectic quickly. To make your search easier, create a checklist to reference and take notes on during home tours. It will help you remember to check on all your must-haves at each home, and you'll be grateful to have the notes when trying to compare everything you've looked at later on.⠀ --⠀ #househunting #homebuyers #realtor #realestate #realtortip #buyertip #homebuying #homesearch #dreamhome #homegoals #preapproved #moving #newhome #buyerslife #cahomes #santacruzhomes #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #hometour #homesweethome #santacruzagents (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Home sales dropped last week in Santa Cruz County, read more at SCAgents.com/Market -- #homesales #realestate #housingmarket #santacruz #santacruzlife #santacruzhomes #santacruzrealestate #california #ca #californiahomes #cahomes #californialiving #caliving #californiarealestate #carealestate #santacruzagents (at Santa Cruz, California)

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Are #Realtors really worth the commission? What do they do, anyway? Learn how using a Realtor can benefit you at SCAgents.com/Why⠀ --⠀ #homesearch #forsale #homeseller #realtor #realestate #realestateagent #homebuyer #househunting #dreamhome #openhouse #fsbo #santacruz #santacruzagents #santacruzrealestate #housingmarket #homesales #firsthome #firsttimehomebuyer #homefinancing #mortgage #homeloan #realestatetip #investment #property #listing #broker #goals #homegoals #californiarealestate (at Santa Cruz, California)

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First impressions mean a lot, especially in the world of real estate. Many buyers associate the exterior appearance of a home with the condition of its interior, and often the home’s integrity as a whole. Some buyers won’t even bother touring a home if the exterior isn’t perfect. Taking steps to increase your curb appeal can help widen your buyer-market and ensure you get the best possible price when selling your home. To start, do some basic landscaping, address anything that needs obvious repair, and make sure everything looks clean and well maintained. For more ideas on increasing curb appeal, visit SCAgents.com/CurbAppeal.⠀ --⠀ #curbappeal #homebuyers #forsale #homebuyers #realestate #realestatemarketing #realestatetips #realtortips #openhouse #openhousetips #fsbo #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #santacruzhomes #homeforsale #california #californiarealestate #californiahomes #realtortip #realestatetip #realestateagent #investmentproperty #property #homesales #firstimpression #dreamhome #realestategoals (at Santa Cruz, California)

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If your roof or electrical system is on its last leg, you might seriously need to consider replacement. Not only will deferred maintenance scare many buyers away, it can affect a buyer’s ability to obtain financing or insurance. To keep your buyer pool large, invest in big-ticket structural and mechanical fixes before putting your property on the market.⠀ --⠀ #realtortip #realestatetip #realestate #homeseller #forsale #homemaintenance #homebuyers #sellmyhouse #openhouse #justlisted #fsbo #seller #sellertip #realestatetips #realtortips #housingmarket #homesales #santacruz #santacruzrealestate #santacruzagents #california #californiarealestate #homerepair #dreamhome #homeowner #homeownership #deferredmaintenance #homeinsurance #property #propertyforsale (at Santa Cruz, California)