Currently, the best way to get your home sold in the Bay Area or any other community is through exposure on the Internet.  Internet marketing is more than just a web site.  If your home can not be found on the Internet, potential buyers will not have the opportunity to view it.

I have found the best and most economical way is through search engine optimization or SEO.  I hired a specialist to put me at the top of the search engines of Google, Yahoo and MSN.  I went from not being found to first rate placement and I do not pay per click.  I can gaurantee your home will be found on the web. 

If you have a business and want to be found economically on the Internet, check out  Lou Anne McKeefery’s web site.  Affordable, reliable and really knows her stuff!

Know one knows when the housing downturn will finally hit bottom. But if you’re looking to buy a home now and plan to stay in it for a while – there are plenty of bargains to be had on a foreclosed property. Banks usually list these home up to 20% below market value. That does not mean that the list price is the actual selling price. Often times in the California Bay Area, these low prices create a bidding war. The home ends up actually selling at market value. It is important for a home buyer or investor to have professional guidance.

1) Financing first!

Get preapproved for a mortgage before you start shopping for homes. It is critical when you’re shopping for a foreclosed home. The best values will have many lockers so it is important that you look good on paper. It’s like submitting a resume. Most lender who own foreclosed property will not even look at your offer unless you are pre approved for a loan. for a list of preferred lenders in Fremont Ca or surrounding Bay Area cities, e-mail me Info@Bayarea-Homes.com

2) Find the right Real Estate Broker

Choose a knowledgeable Broker from the area you are searching. Some years of experience will be beneficial. Check the reference and make sure that you can communicate with the broker. My testimonials

3) Find the property.

Just because a home is owned by the bank does not mean it is a bargain. Make sure your broker does the research and provides you with a list of comparable sales in the area. Visit my web site at http://www.BayArea-Homes.com to search for homes in Fremont California and surrounding cities in the Bay Area and beyond.

If you would like to see only foreclosed properties, the site will provide a link. Listing Alert is a service that will e-mail you lists of foreclosed properties as they come on the market. to sign up, call me at 510-793-1700 or e-mail Info@BayArea-Homes.com

4) Get the home inspected

Foreclosed properties are usually sold as is. so make sure you know what as is is! For a list of recommended inspectors in Fremont California or surrounding cities in the Bay Area, e-mail me at Info@Bayarea-Homes.com

What is a short sale in a real estate transaction?

A short sale is an alternative to a foreclosure. In the California Bay Area, a large percentage of homes sold are short sales or foreclosures. A Real Estate short sale is when lenders agree to accept less than the total amount due on a loan. Not all lenders will accept short sales or discounted payoffs, especially if it would make more financial sense to foreclose; moreover, not all sellers nor all properties qualify for short sale. If you would like to know if your home sale qualifys for a short sale and are located in the California Bay Area, Contact Sandi Ohms at info@bayarea-homes.com . or call 510-793-1700. In addition, anyone considering selling as a short sale should

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Obtain legal advice from a competent real estate lawyer

Obtain advice from a CPA for tax ramifications

YOUR REAL ESTATE BROKER CAN NOT GIVE YOU TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE

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With the help of you’re Real Estate broker, be prepared to supply you’re lender with broker authorization letter, bank statements, pay stubs, hardship letter, tax returns, net sheets from a title company, comparable market analysis and most likely much more. Short sales a very difficult transactions and not right for all home sellers. For more information about real estate in the California Bay Area, visit http://www.BayArea-Homes.Com and email any questions you may have.

to view short sales in the California Bay Area visit http://www.BayArea-Homes.com

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What is a Real Estate Senior Residential Specialist and why hire a designee for your California Real Estate Transaction ?

SRES Council trains REALTORS® to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling a home, buying real estate, relocating, or refinancing residential homes or investment properties.

In addition to guiding clients to the right experts on tax laws, probate, estate planning, and a variety of equity conversion strategies, Seniors Real Estate Specialists® can offer clients relevant information on current trends in senior real estate transactions.

Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are qualified to

* Identify the power of generational demographics
* Counsel rather than sell to seniors
* Use team-building skills with other seniors professionals
* Understand the implications of tax laws, probate and estate planning

For more information on this or other Real Estate Related topics or for a list of designees in the California bay area, contact Sandi Ohms, Real Estate Broker and SRES designee

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Purchasing Real Estate is most likely the largest investment you will ever make. Especially in the California Bay Area including the East Bay. As 30 year Real Estate veteran in Fremont and the Bay Area, I recommend that most important things in making the investment decision is in choosing your Realtor.

Be sure to find a real estate broker you feel comfortable with. If you don’t feel you can ask questions, you have the wrong person. Your REALTOR should show you research to back up any recommendations. This includes information about recent sales, current listings, and recently expired listings in the neighborhood whether or not you are buying or selling real estate.

Don’t forget to ask for references from the REALTOR. After all, you are the boss and it’s up to you who you hire as the agent. He or she should be willing to give you names of previous clients.

Above all, make sure the agent tell you the straight scoop not what he/she thinks you want to hear. Honesty is the best policy. Make sure that the REALTOR is local. whether you are purchasing a home in the Bay Area or Fremont California, make sure the agent is local to the area.