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JaCi Wallace
Time Change Fall Back In Sacramento 2019
The time change fall-back in Sacramento 2019 started like any other day. I got up and made my coffee. I grabbed two dog bones and went outside to put my German Shepherds out in their play yard for the day. Daylight saving time ended today, Sunday, November 3, at 2:00 a.m. We gained an hour of sleep, which is always welcome. Sleep is a time for recharging our batteries and who doesn’t need that?
I woke up so early and thought well might as well get an early start. My smartphone had the correct time, of course, so I never gave it a thought. When I sat down at my computer to begin my day, I looked up and my wall clock, it was showing an hour later. Ah, I thought better to set that clock back now, or I’ll be showing up an hour early for appointments.
The time change fall-back in Sacramento 2019 was a welcome change to this Sacramento Realtor. The fall weather brings cooler temperatures. I will miss the fresh tomatoes, though, picked right out of the garden.
If you would like to put your home on the market, fall is a great time. There is not as much competition, and buyers are out looking. Several of our properties have had multiple offers. Call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors with RE/MAX Gold, to help you with your real estate goals. We can be reached at 916-239-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
Submit Offer Before Seeing A Listing
A seller can require buyers to submit offer before seeing a listing. At first, there can be Realtor pushback. Also, we received many buyer’s agent’s phone calls asking if we could please get them in because their buyer really needed to see it. Other agents saying well, good luck, you will never sell it this way. Of course, we would not disregard our seller’s instructions. After about 10 days, we started getting offers. We have received many offers to date.
This property is a tenant-occupied home. They have been there for more than 10 years. The seller did not want his tenants unnecessarily bothered by people looking who really had no intention of buying. We set up an appointment for the agents and buyers to come and view the property during a 30-minute appointment. It is a two-bedroom, one bath, with inside laundry. Most Realtors were pretty understanding, however; one agent complained about the condition of the property. I’m not sure what he expected for $200,000 in a decent neighborhood.
The tenants have been very cooperative and we respect their privacy. Submitting an offer before seeing a listing is the best showing instruction for these particulars tenants. The phone calls continue as Realtors are now asking if they should offer over list price! My answer: make your highest and best offer as there may not be a seller counter offer.
The property definitely needs work but is a fabulous opportunity for a lucky buyer. If you own a tenant-occupied property, face challenges with showing it and you are not wanting to evict them, call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors with RE/MAX Gold. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
What Will a Sacramento Home Seller Take?
What will a Sacramento home seller take? This is the question I get from 8 out of 10 agents when calling about a listing. I was perusing Elizabeth’s first blogs. Inserted below is an excerpt from one of her early blogs pasted below in italics. It surprises me that these agents continuing calling on our listings to ask these questions. Our fiduciary duty is that we will promote and protect our seller’s interests above anyone else’s, including our own. Why would we ever put a buyer’s agent’s interest above my sellers?
So, what will a Sacramento home seller take? Great question. A suggestion, write an offer and find out.
— JaCi Wallace
What is a little bit wild are the calls and emails that I’ve been receiving from buyer’s agents. They all want to know what the seller will do and what the seller will accept. I am just the listing agent. I’m not inside the seller’s head. I don’t make decisions for the seller. It’s the seller’s house, and she can sell to whomever she wants in this market. It’s a seller’s market. If your buyer is not a cash buyer, you’re probably at a disadvantage, but not necessarily. There are some sellers who care more about the type of person who is making the offer than the type of offer. But let’s not fool anybody, cash offers, as long as the buyer is not a jerk, are more likely to win. — Elizabeth Weintraub.
This is a really good time to be a seller in Sacramento. If you’re searching for an experienced and straight-forward Sacramento Realtor to help you get top dollar for your home, call Weintraub and Wallace Realtors with REMAX Gold. We can be reached at 916 233 6759. We will gladly help you to navigate these offers.
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A Wilton Wedding Rural Ranch Style
A Wilton wedding rural ranch style was a beautiful day for a most deserving family. This ranch I sold to a dear friend. She started out a client and she became someone I truly feel blessed to know.
In respect for her privacy, I just want to say she is one of the most courageous people I have ever known. Look at the work this wedding took and this family has such a talented group. Each person brings a unique set of gifts to share.
This is a working horse ranch the arena photo above made a perfect reception area. The bride and groom were dancing in the arena at sunset against a beautiful lavender-pink skyline. Wilton is a part of northern California that still feels like the Wild Wild West in its simplistic natural beauty.
A remarkable wedding that will always be remembered by all. Rural real estate is my favorite. The results of what started as an idea quickly turned to reality.
If you want your dreams to turn into a real estate reality, call Weintraub & Wallace with RE/MAX Gold. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
List A House To Buy A Replacement Property
List a house to buy a replacement property is common question sellers ask. In a seller’s market, buyers will buy a home and wait for a seller to find a replacement property. Now the trick is to find a home where the seller will take a contingency offer, meaning wait until the buyer’s home is in escrow.
There are factors that help in a contingent offer such as the buyers having a large degree of equity that translates to a large down payment like 20%. If the buyer has strong qualifications and motivation to buy replacement property, things are looking up. The time of year also can help. During holidays, the market can slow a bit. If the seller is moving up from an entry-level home, that is good news. Entry-level homes are in high demand, no matter what type of market.
List a house to buy a replacement property is a challenge that Weintraub & Wallace are happy to commit to. Then we will hunt for just the right property for you. Call Weintraub & Wallace with RE/MAX Gold for fast results. We can be reached by cell at 916-233-6759.
–JaCi Wallace
