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The Problem With Selling For Sale By Owner in San Diego

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Many people think they can sell their home themselves and just forego the agent commission. Ultimately it's up to you, but today we want to share why doing a For Sale By Owner is not the smartest move.

Paperwork: You can hire an attorney to take care of the mountain of paperwork you'll have to sort through, but it will cost you a whole lot more than an agent. Taking care of all the paperwork by yourself will take a whole lot of time, and who has that?

Liability: I've been in real estate for about 20 years and have about 1,000 sales under my belt. I've learned a lot in those years, including how to avoid a lawsuit. Liability can come back to hurt you if anything changes in a transaction.

Price: You may have done all the research possible to put a price on your home, but online home evaluations will only get you so close to the right number. Pricing your home accurately is of the utmost importance when selling, and the best way to make that happen is with an agent.

These are just a few reasons why selling without the help of an agent can be a risky endeavor. If you have any questions about how to avoid the pitfalls of a For Sale By Owner, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!

Why Do You Need a Lock Box in San Diego?

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Lock boxes make showing your home easy and stress-free. Unfortunately, the ones sold at Home Depot and Lowes aren't as good as the ones that Realtors use.

Agents usually use a lock box that requires both a key card and a code to enter the home. These key cards are pretty high-tech, so they can track who has been in and out of the home. They also offer much greater security.

A lock box will also bring in more qualified buyers to your home because a listing agent will always be showing the homes to the very best buyers. A lock box also allows ease of access for your listing agents and their buyer clients. You don't have to be home to let them inside, and you hardly have to worry about showings with a lock box.

Overall, a lock box makes selling your home easier, and it improves the security of your property.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be very happy to speak with you!

How We Helped Cecilia Orencia Find Her Investment Property Quickly

How we helped Cecilia Orencia find her investment property quickly:

"I worked with him twice and he helped us buy a property that was for investment purposes, the last one, and that worked out wonderfully and before that he helped us purchase a primary residence and that worked out great too. For the investment property, it was a very last minute, quick deal and he was available above and beyond. He made and coordinated appointments with the sellers’ agent and the walk-through's and all of that. He was available at the drop of a dime, basically, since it was such a short amount of time that we had. He was available, whenever we needed him, and was able to pull all of the parties that were involved together to get the deal done.”

Three Key Factors for Selling Your Home in San Diego

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Today I'm going to help you P.A.C. for your home sale. This is an acronym I use with my sellers and it stands for price, accessibility, and condition.

Price is of the utmost importance when you're selling in this market. Some people never go as far as saying that your price is your biggest piece of marketing and advertising. If you price too high, sellers will ignore you. If you price too low, you'll leave money on the table.

Accessibility is also crucial when you sell your home. You need to be flexible because buyers will want to see your home at all times of the day. Your home won't sell if buyers cannot come and give it a look. You're going to have to make some sacrifices if you want to sell for top dollar.

Condition is the last piece of the puzzle. Your home needs to be in excellent condition if you want it to sell fast. Buyers want to see homes in turn-key condition where they don't have to worry about making any repairs upon moving in. Go to model homes and take notes on what you see. Open your windows, turn on all of the lights, air out your home, and please tidy up!

If you follow these three steps, you have a very good chance of selling quickly and for top dollar in San Diego. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!

What's Happening with the San Diego Real Estate Market?

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As we enter into the Holiday season, it's actually a really great time to be a home buyer. Not too many people are selling at this time and we're also in a buyer's market.

This means that you'll have your pick of homes and there will not be a lot of other buyers competing for homes against you. On top of this, interest rates are ultra-low right now. You have an opportunity to save thousands of dollars in interest payments over the lifetime of your loan.

Some homes are overpriced, which causes them to sit on the market and sell for less money. This is great for buyers and you should consider taking advantage of these unique market conditions.

If you've been on the fence about buying, I urge you to jump off the fence and buy while your affordability is at its peak.

If you have any questions about the San Diego real estate market, please don't hesitate to contact me!

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Joe Mendoza has been involved in real estate for over 20 years. He has been a Real Estate Broker, Investor, Consultant, Advisor, Mentor, Managing Partner, Acquisitions Manager, and a Nationwide Coach. At present, he is President of the Joe Mendoza Team, Inc. San Diego, California. Mr. Mendoza also is an Executive Real Estate and Business Coach for Tom Ferry Your Coach, based in Newport Beach, CA.

Mr. Mendoza has a long track record of success. While at Prudential California Realty, he ranked as high as the Top 1% in the nation and was number 7 in all of San Diego County. He built a team of 2 full-time employees and 5 licensed associate agents.

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Mei -“He helped sell one of our homes and was able to sell it quickly, and we’re very happy with that result. He’s a pleasure to work with and he has been in the business for quite a long time, so he knows the ins and outs.”

Jeanette -“So, we were selling my home and at the same time we were looking for another home to move into. And he had to go through and put in a whole bunch of bids to different homes. Every time we’d email him and say ‘Hey, can you look at this?’ or ‘Can you look at this?’ he was just patient, all over it. Going through and putting in the bids, talking to us about what his recommendations were, what he thought, and then he just really went above and beyond with that whole experience. He made it like a very seamless experience for us. He’s very down-to-earth, great work ethic, and he puts the customer first.”

Marle -“He’s been a high school friend so he's been our go-to person whether we’re selling or buying and we’ve been through several of those. He’s always been my husband and I’s go-to person. We don’t look anywhere else, he’s our realtor. He is always there the moment I text or call him. The response time is amazing. I don’t have to wait five minutes and he’s calling me back. He’s always above and beyond. There’s never a time I’m waiting for him. Joe is very reliable and he will do anything and everything for his clients.”

Evelyn -“I want to let you know that Joe Mendoza is such a wonderful agent. He is so pleasant and so knowledgeable. If you call him or text him or send him an email he will respond right away. He is such an asset to the real estate business.”

Andy -“He went above and beyond in 2000. In 2000, one of his first home sales mine. I was one of his first clients and he actually sacrificed, maybe I shouldn’t say this, because he actually sacrificed some of his commission to ensure that I was happy. I had a termite infested pergola, like a backyard patio, and we didn’t catch it during the sale and inspection. And so I complained about it and he actually, to keep me happy as a client, he actually refunded me part of his commission. And at the time it was $500, I thought that was a lot of money at the time and I was one of his first clients. After that incident, I felt bad I took money out of him as one of his first clients, but he kept the customer happy and I alway refer people to him, I said there’s no other realtors I would go to beyond him. I tell them that he’s honest, fair, he’s smart and he has the experience in a difficult challenging industry and they’re getting one of the best when they hire him on.”

Elliot -"I met Joe about 15 years ago. He was living in the same area as we were and I met him, he told me he was in the real estate business and he seemed like a very trusting individual. Well, we wanted to sell it (the house) quickly, so by the time I contacted him within two days we had the For Sale sign up. Offers started coming in, he listed very quickly. So, he moved very quickly. I would tell people he is very knowledgeable. He;s been in the business over 20 years, over 25 years I believe, but the main thing is he is very trustworthy. He’s always smiling and laughing so he’s a pleasure to be around as well."

Margaret -"Joe, would, one, actually listen when I had an issue or come up upon a situation that I haven’t had before in my short term experience as a realtor and he’s been a realtor for twenty years, plus. So, he listened, he understands, he also is a fantastic problem solver. He’s also very motivating. He always has words of encouragement and can guide you in the right way. Through his coaching, he has given me discipline with a schedule. He’s made me understand the value of offering an abundance of not only experience and information but customer care. I was previously focused on my education so I had a lot of knowledge about my area of expertise, but I didn’t know how to showcase that. So, Joe helped me find my path in marketing and how to network, and how to make phone calls, scripts, what to say, that way it showcased the value in the information that I was providing clients so that I can build that long term rapport. It’s not just a one-on-one transaction. We are trying to build relationships."

Liz -"He is always upbeat and always positive. He is direct without being very direct, you know what I mean? He does not beat around the bush and he delivers his message very nicely. He’s been valuable for my mindset and his positive attitude has definitely rubbed off on me. He;s helped me to look at the positives even when I am going through something that is difficult and that has really helped me tackle my business no matter what’s going on. I am keeping focused, keeping positive, and getting the job done. I’ve already recommended him to several colleagues of mine and I tell them that I can’t imagine not having him as a coach for the rest of my career. I feel like we’re a team and he has helped my business tremendously. So, since I have been in coaching with him my business has grown."

Sabrina Rodriguez -"It was an awesome experience. My husband and I were very pleased working with him. He was very efficient in finding homes for us to look at. Every time I would text him any little question, it could have been late or a weekend, and he was very prompt in responding. He was basically on call at all times with us. If anybody is looking for a good agent I would definitely recommend Joe."

Jonathan -"The results were great. We got our first home. It’s exactly what we wanted and in a great area. It’s something for me and my family, we can see ourselves grow in and it’s just what we needed so it’s perfect. We were looking to buy a house last year and when we reached out again he remembered our whole situation and he remembered the name of my daughter. He just makes you feel at peace and comfortable in a difficult situation. I think he’s a great guy and a great realtor and he’s going to continue his success."

Jennifer -"Oh, I got great results. I met him on a Sunday morning and he said, “I bet I can have this house sold by Tuesday,” and he did. He’s very personable. He really listens to me. He’s a great guy doing a great job. He is definitely in the right profession. He is a wonderful people person. My whole experience with him was like that and if I write that he is awesome in an email or something he writes right back, “Thanks so much!"

Luis -"Working with Joe and the team was great.I was able to meet with him on Friday, we put the house up for sale and by Sunday night we had several showings and two offers. He and his team were really on it as far as letting me know what’s going on and I liked everything being online. It was a good thing for me. It was great to sign the docs online for the most part. He and his team overall were great. Everyone has different responsibilities for the transaction and I think overall the communication was great."

Myron -"The results were exactly what my wife and I expected. He was very diligent and very thorough with explaining things that we were unaware of, but most importantly he was able to prioritize exactly what we wanted so the results were beyond what we expected. We needed an inspection and he was able to be at our place for the inspection for what I believe was a duration of three hours so that right there showed us that he was dedicated to making this experience complete and stress-free for us."

Jim -"We had to sell our home due to a divorce agreement and we were looking for a real estate agent. I heard of Joe from some of our friends so he was one of the agents that we interviewed. Eventually, we had him deal with both, the sale of the house and also the purchase of the house I am currently in. I was really upfront with him at the time and I told him exactly what we needed and he was able to come through. I was expecting at least three months of being on the market and we were in fact on the market for about two weeks before we got the first offer. That was pretty good for us!"