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808 WORKMAN PL, Pacific Grove
Beds 3 Baths 2|0
$499,000
Comfotable cozy home in a great location. Near the beach, shopping, and Washington Park. Pacific Grove Unified School District.
Just in case you haven’t noticed, “Street View” is now available on my website. This is a great tool, which allows one to view real estate without using gas. You are able to view panoramic photos of the home you are interested in and travel up and down the street. Without people thinking you are crazy, you can literally stop in the middle of the road and look around. Since Real Estate is all about location, location, location, without ever flying, driving or walking to the home of interest, one can view the exterior of the home and area of your next home purchase.
When you are searching for a home on my website, click on a city under "Quick Search Listings". Once you find the home of interest click on the orange word “location” and it will open Street View. Then let the fun begin.
Working With a Real Estate Agent Etiquette
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If you want to sell your home, work with a “seller’s agent” also known as a “listing agent”. A listing agent works for the seller, not the buyer. If you call the listing agent to show you the home, the listing agent will expect to represent you. Dual agency occurs when an agent represents both the seller and the buyer. In California, it is okay for an agent to represent both the “seller” and “buyer”, if both the “seller” and “buyer” agree to that arrangement.
- If you want to buy a home, work with a “buyer’s agent”. California requires real estate agents to disclose to the consumer whom they represent. The form used for this disclosure is called “Agency Disclosure.”
- Receiving a salary is not the norm for the real estate agent. Real estate agents receive a commission and this only happens if the transaction closes. Do not ask an agent to work for you if it is your intention to cut the agent out of the deal.
- If you make an appointment with a real estate agent, be sure to keep it. Conduct business with a real estate agent with the same courtesy you would any professional. Real estate agents have many clients and organize their time to meet the needs of everyone. Don’t expect them to drop everything to show you property—make an appointment.
- If you attend open houses without your real estate agent, be sure to have his/her card with you to give to the agent holding the open house. The agent hosting an open house is usually an agent looking for unrepresented buyers and not the listing agent for the home that is open.
- Let your agent know what you are looking for and what you expect. Be sure to be realistic with your price and the location(s) you are looking for a home. Let your agent know the best way you like to receive communications. And, please respond to your agent. If you change your mind and decide not to purchase a home, be sure to let your agent know.
Mortgage Refinance Rates
Home Sales Recorded in December 2011
| City | # Sold | Dec 2011 Median | Dec 2010 Median |
| CARMEL |
16 |
$1,100,500 |
$817,765 |
| CARMEL VALLEY |
19 |
$614,000 |
$563,000 |
| MARINA |
14 |
$328,500 |
$325,000 |
| MONTEREY |
32 |
$350,000 |
$340,000 |
| PACIFIC GROVE |
21 |
$426,000 |
$576,250 |
| PEBBLE BEACH |
15 |
$1,108,500 |
$4,575,000 |
| SEASIDE |
22 |
$250,000 |
$260,000 |
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REAL ESTATE BUZZ
What's the real estate market doing on the Monterey Peninsula, California? Is now the time to sell or buy? What's available for sale? What's your home worth? Keep on top of the market by reading the Real Estate Buzz Blog.
Weekend of January 14, 2012
Topics for this weeks radio are;
- Top News of the Week
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TESTIMONIAL
Let me introduce myself. My name is Marshall Duggs. I recently purchased a vintage cottage in Carmel Woods with the help of Noni McVey. In reflecting on the home purchase several things really stood out about Noni: her patience, vision, extensive local contacts, and in depth local market knowledge of the Monterey Peninsula. In the end, this proved to be invaluable in the home buying process. With that said I proudly recommend Noni McVey to be your next real estate agent.
Like all home buyers I had these common issues: (1) Getting financing in a tight credit environment, (2) Asking myself if now is the right time to buy?, (3) Choosing the right home and location. (4) Valuing the home correctly after factoring all the updates and comparable home analysis. (5) Making updates to the home and finding local contractors with strong references.
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