Treat Those Callers Well- Make Them Feel Important- Find Success- Find A Palm Springs Realtor
Did you begin your search for a Realtor on the Internet? And did you Find A Palm Springs Realtor?
Have you ever had one of those calls come in from someone who found you on the Internet? And maybe they sound a bit unsure or they may be a wanting a small less expensive property? How did you respond to that call? Did you hurry them off or maybe not return the Voicemail?
Why Is Palm Springs California The Best Place For A Retirement Vacation Home?
Time For An Update:
This past week, I attended the State Of The City event at the Convention Center. Over 400 interested citizens were there with me as we looked at out progress of last year and then looked forward to the good things on the horizon.
So here are the highlights of what I heard:
The economy couldn’t be better. Tax revenues up, airport arrivals up; hotel room nights and activity is off the charts.
The downtown project will begin to see things go vertical very soon. And the Kimpton will be open by October, 2016. How very exciting.
Most of the subterranean work for the entire parcel is about done.
The first tenant to announce their lease is West Elm.
The new Trolly is a HUGE success with 35,000 riders so far. (2/20)
Lots of new bike lanes coming and more street resurfacing than ever.
New construction in other areas is off the charts. New businesses, hotels and restaurants abound.
So, yes, the time is right here in Palm Springs. We are not only back, we are on course to become the a top-tier vacation spot. The demand for all types of rentals remains very strong meaning if you have a rental, it is booked. And with so many events to choose from, this place is FUN!
Give us a call if any of this makes you want to buy your next home. Or if you want to move up, let’s talk!
Easy, It’s all about location, affordability, weather and lifestyle!
Palm Springs got its vacation/get-away chutzpah for being a playground from the Hollywood set back in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond. The stars and the movie moguls came here for fun, sun, relaxation and to get away from the Hollywood spotlight, the city mayhem and the Smog not to mention we are actually sunnier than LA!. What grew up from that was what we have today, this wonderful mix of hotels, resorts, shopping, eateries, homes and condos all playing to the crowd who wants to play.
We Have the Location
Our location makes us ideal for buying a vacation or retirement property. Palm Springs is 2 hours from Los Angeles, a bit more from San Diego and we’re a half day drive from Los Vegas and Phoenix. Then there’s the California coast and all its beauty…..What a deal!
Palm Springs is Affordable
It’s all about affordability, correct? Right now in this place and in this time, there is no better time to buy here or in any of the desert cities. The prices per square foot are at an all time low and won’t get any cheaper. And if financing is a must, with rates at 4-5%, how good does that get?
We’ve Got The Weather
Palm Springs sports about 330 days of sunshine per year and our average rainfall is about 5 inches per season. Like to live outdoors a lot? This is the place. Now mind you, summer is hot and for some, it’s too hot but many find it OK and even relish the heat. The winter months are warm, with daytime highs often between 73 °F and 86 ° and corresponding nighttime lows of 50°F to 60°F while the coolest days tend to average from 62 °F to 71 °F and corresponding nights falling to the mid 40s°F. Summer often sees daytime temperatures between 106 °F and 112 °F, with overnight lows ranging from 77 °F to 90 °F. The mean annual temperature is 74.7 °F. There are 180 days with a high reaching 90 °F or more.
And Then There’s The Lifestyle
We’ve got the life and it’s all about the outdoors. Many of us live here for the outdoor lifestyle. Golf, Tennis, hiking, biking, walking, running, swimming, sunning, entertaining and even outdoor shopping such as El Paseo or our Certified Farmers Markets. WOW! What more can you ask for? And I’m sure it’s not a complete list either. Want more? Palm Springs has one of the best and finest assortments of eating establishments anywhere. We’re not talking about the usual corporate schmaltz. Nope these are all fine independently owned serving food of all prices ranges, types and styles; something for every palette too.
So there you have it. Now your next step is to talk to us about buying you home tight here in our Paradise called Palm Springs California.
Welcome To The Uptown Art District
Visitors love to watch this sculpture in motion
This sculpture is such an indication of our heritage
Visitors to the Courtyard shops are greeted by many fine sculptures
I call this guy The Rusty Man sculpture but he’s really Don Quixote
Enjoy Palm Springs
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Buying or Selling Palm Springs Real Estate?
Buying or Selling in today’s real estate market is a challenge and a process that is easily accomplished with the help of a Palm Springs real estate agent focusing on the neighboring desert cities. You will need an expert who has lived in the area, knows the lifestyle and the unique housing market.
The market for real estate in the desert is alive and the values are exceptional especially for those who are looking for an ideal investment or a vacation/retirement property. We have many Palm Springs real estate properties available for every need, budget and amenity list.
Buyers: Are you searching for your primary residence? We have a variety of Palm Springs homes for sale and have what it takes to get you settled in the neighborhood of your choice.
Selling your home? Your home selling experience will be one that is easy, friendly and professional. Our mission is to offer outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and Internet technology available. We are totally connected to the Internet and will market your home on every venue available! Results is what you expect and results is what you will get.
If you are planning to buy Palm Springs investment property, or property in the surrounding area, we have the staff partners who will help with any project or property management tasks while you are away. We have helped with the small properties all the way up to the multi-million dollar projects.
I’m not here just to sell you a home. I’m here to help you find the dream home you’ll love then make it yours!
For more information on how we can best serve your Palm Springs Real Estate and surrounding area needs, please fill out the online contact form or give us a call at 760-413-2871.
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What happens when you decide to buy a home? When you choose a Realtor, does the size of the Brokerage really matter to you or is it the person and the relationship you have built? Is it the ease with which you can talk? Does the person show knowledge of the market?
What you need is not a big company’s logo to have a successful real estate transaction. What you do need is a person who can prove some of the following characteristics:
How long has your agent worked selling homes in their current location?
Is your agent a great listener?
Are they trying to sell you on what THEY think you want vs. what YOU really want?
Does you agent listen and understand when it comes to your goals?
If buying, are the listings being sent to you make sense? Does the agent know how to answer your questions about the city, neighborhood or complex you are looking into?
If selling, does the marketing plan use modern-day technology and tools? Will you home be on the Internet? Have its own website?
How Internet savvy is your agent? Do they have a great website you can actually use? Is it usable on your smart phone?
Does your agent have some real testimonials from past clients they can show you?
Have you Googled this person to see what comes up on the Internet? Try it!
Do you LIKE this person? Let’s face it, you won’t be sleeping with them but you will be spending a great deal of time together so please have a sense that being in their presence isn’t making you feel as though someone just drug their nails down a blackboard.
We pride ourselves in having all of the above qualities and characteristics and as a company, all of our agents are top professionals in their field and in Palm Springs. We welcome a chance to earn your business.
Want more information about the Desert Cities ?
Buying or Selling Palm Springs Real Estate?
Buyers: Are you searching for your primary residence? We have a variety of Palm Springs homes for sale and have what it takes to get you settled in the neighborhood of your choice.
Selling your home? Your home selling experience will be one that is easy, friendly and professional. Our mission is to offer outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and Internet technology available. We are totally connected to the Internet and will market your home on every venue available! Results is what you expect and results is what you will get.
If you are planning to buy Palm Springs investment property, or property in the surrounding area, we have the staff partners who will help with any project or property management tasks while you are away. We have helped with the small properties all the way up to the multi-million dollar projects.
The Associates motto: We’re not here just to sell you a home. We’re here to help you find the dream home you’ll love then make it yours!
For more information on how we can best serve your Palm Springs Real Estate and surrounding area needs, please fill out the online contact form or give us a call at 760-413-2871.
So you want to buy a Palm Springs home? Over the years, we’ve seen ’em come and go and the ones who make it to the end of the process usually have down their homework, are patient people and they listen to their Realtor. It’s our job to know how to help you buy a home so read on and know we can do this!
Principle #1: Talk to a loan person and get pre-qualified
This is the first step for any home buyer. It doesn’t pay to invest a lot of time or emotion in the home search if your credit house isn’t in order. If you want some great tips, read this article we wrote a while back as a start and then read the others suggested in the article as well and you will have all the information you will need.
Principle #2: Decide on what bells and whistles you must have
You wouldn’t even believe it if I told you about how many people come to us “ready to buy” and haven’t got a clue about what they’re looking for. Now it IS our job to advise on the different aspects of a desert city orneighborhood that may best suit one’s needs but we can’t possibly advise on what features you may love or hate about a home. So give this some thought and decide what you really want out of a new home and then we’ll show you some great properties that will make the decision process go so much faster.
Principle #3: Be realistic about the market
Know one thing- trust your Realtor to know the market in a given neighborhood and if you don’t have a Realtor that knows his stuff- find one who does! A good Realtor will know if a property is priced correctly and what you should offer but realize one thing; that is there is no going into an offer that is what we call “cents on the dollar” and lowball offers just won’t work. The market is already discounted 40 to 60% from the highs of 2005-2006. Short Sales and foreclosures are generally priced at what the owner or bank expects to get but to think a lowball offer will work? Well it won’t.
Principle #4: Be flexible on the floor plan and decor
Unless you build a custom home, you will have to make a few concessions and for criminy sakes, don’t worry about the paint color on the inside- that’s the easiest thing in the world to change before or after you move in. Instead of dwelling on a few features that may not suit your taste, we can help you see how easily those features can change into something that will be just perfect your lifestyle. Read this article and see what can be done for just a small additional investment. For about $250.00, you can get a designer to advise you on various ways to achieve exactly what you want in a home.
Principle #5: Learn about the home buying process
This is key! Knowing the process will set your expectations on what lies ahead. This is where the patience comes in. So do a little reading and learn all you can. We will also explain everything to you but few pay attention and when things happen, they’re all concerned.
Know the purchase contract and the steps in a real estate transaction and understand what you are signing. The purchase contract is what becomes the Escrow instructions that will guide your escrow officer on the deal once you have an agreement. Buying a home in California has become a many-faceted project and so much in the purchase contract is there for your protection which is good.
Principle #6: Be respectful of the process
When touring homes during the selection process, be aware that you are in someone else’s home. Leave it as you found it and don’t rummage through their things. Remember the golden rule on this one.
You are going to come across or met a lot of people as the process moves along so keep in mind that they are all working on some aspect of your transaction and they’re goal is the same as yours and that is to get you into the home. It may look at times as though some are trying to derail your dream but in reality, that’s not so.
The lender is the most challenging because the underwriting and quality control aspects of funding is much more detailed than it was in the past. They are just following the new rules of mortgages so work with them and the job will get done faster.
Principle #7: Relax- it will be OK!
As agents, Ron Jesser & Associates tries to make the process fun using the Lighten-Up technique. We take the drama out even when the proverbial s**t hits the fan. We work through the issues as they come up always trying to assure you, our client, that what is happening isn’t about you nor is a particular hurdle unusual. It’s just the process. Using this approach keeps the client on an even keel and positive about the outcome.
Want more information about the Desert Cities ?
Buying or Selling Palm Springs Real Estate?
Buying or Selling in today’s real estate market is a challenge and a process that is easily accomplished with the help of a Palm Springs real estate agent focusing on the neighboring desert cities. You will need an expert who has lived in the area, knows the lifestyle and the unique housing market.
The market for real estate in the desert is alive and the values are exceptional especially for those who are looking for an ideal investment or a vacation/retirement property. We have many Palm Springs real estate properties available for every need, budget and amenity list.
Buyers: Are you searching for your primary residence? We have a variety of Palm Springs homes for sale and have what it takes to get you settled in the neighborhood of your choice.
Selling your home? Your home selling experience will be one that is easy, friendly and professional. Our mission is to offer outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and Internet technology available. We are totally connected to the Internet and will market your home on every venue available! Results is what you expect and results is what you will get.
If you are planning to buy Palm Springs investment property, or property in the surrounding area, we have the staff partners who will help with any project or property management tasks while you are away. We have helped with the small properties all the way up to the multi-million dollar projects.
We’re not here just to sell you a home. We’re here to help you find the dream home you’ll love then make it yours!
For more information on how we can best serve your Palm Springs Real Estate and surrounding area needs, please fill out the online contact form or give us a call at 760-413-2871.
So how does one explain what an Escrow is and why we need it? And how does it compare to closing procedures in other parts of the US? Is it used in Palm Springs?
Well its simple. Escrow is nothing more than having a neutral third-party who has the job of intermediary in a real estate transaction. Basically an Escrow officer will dot the I’s, cross the T’s and handle the money exchange (loan funding too) and recording with the County Assessor’s office.
In other parts of the country, Title Companies, Lawyers, and Notaries handle closings. Here is Southern California, its done with an Escrow Company whose sole job is to handle only Escrow.
They duties include but are not limited to:
Order HOA docs
Order the Preliminary Title Report
Determine closing costs for each party and prepares the preliminary and final HUD report
Draw up the Escrow Instructions or in other words, they take the signed agreement between buyer and seller and put that into a new legal format used by all parties and for recording to the County.
Send out for signing and receive back all contractual and transaction related documents.
Answer buyer questions about title and vesting
And a good escrow company will also help ensure the deal keeps moving forward to meet the closing date. Our partner company Sunset Escrow is good at ensuring we all get the job done on time.
Key to this process is communication and on a regular basis. If your Escrow officer requests information or signatures, quick response is important and goes a long way to ensure a timely close.
What do I do to prepare for Escrow?
There are several pieces of information that you must to supply to your escrow officer. Often times, when a real estate broker is involved, he or she might assist you with communicating that information to the escrow officer. Other real estate brokers depend on the escrow officer and client to work directly on these items together.
The following is a brief list of items that you must provide and/or deliver to your escrow officer:
Correct spelling of your name and up-to-date contact information
Contact information for lender (and/or mortgage broker) if new financing is being obtained
Mortgage loan account information (lender or loan servicer’s name, address, and account number) if you are selling or refinancing a piece of property; plus any other tax, mortgage, bond or other lien information
Fire insurance policy information
Title vesting choice (Escrow can help on this but you may need to contact a legal pro or financial advisor)
Copies of Trust Documents if taking title in trust or selling from a Trust
Homeowner Association (HOA) and management contact information; copies of HOA documents if held by owner. Any relevant corporate, partnership or LLC documents if taking title in the name of one of those entities, or selling from one of those entities
And there's more HERE, a lot more information a consumer can learn about the details of the process. One does not need to learn every aspect concerning Escrow and the process, but having basic knowledge is a good thing. And have an agent that understands the process is important too. We at Ron Jesser & Palm Springs Realtors have completed enough transactions over the years to give us a thorough understanding of how things work. We too will review the Escrow Instructions for accuracy and advise of any errors. Its part of our job too.
Want more information about the Desert Cities ?
Buying or Selling Palm Springs Real Estate?
Buying or Selling in today’s real estate market is a challenge and a process that is easily accomplished with the help of a Palm Springs real estate agent focusing on the neighboring desert cities. You will need an expert who has lived in the area, knows the lifestyle and the unique housing market.
The market for real estate in the desert is alive and the values are exceptional especially for those who are looking for an ideal investment or a vacation/retirement property. We have many Palm Springs real estate properties available for every need, budget and amenity list.
Buyers: Are you searching for your primary residence? We have a variety of Palm Springs homes for sale and have what it takes to get you settled in the neighborhood of your choice.
Selling your home? Your home selling experience will be one that is easy, friendly and professional. Our mission is to offer outstanding service while utilizing the best practices and Internet technology available. We are totally connected to the Internet and will market your home on every venue available! Results is what you expect and results is what you will get.
If you are planning to buy Palm Springs investment property, or property in the surrounding area, we have the staff partners who will help with any project or property management tasks while you are away. We have helped with the small properties all the way up to the multi-million dollar projects.
The Associates motto: We’re not here just to sell you a home. We’re here to help you find the dream home you’ll love then make it yours!
For more information on how we can best serve your Palm Springs Real Estate and surrounding area needs, please fill out the online contact form or give us a call at 760-413-2871.
