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Keisha Hosea Obtains Graduate Realtor Institute Designation

Many people wonder what a Realtor does all day. Besides scheduling home showings, fielding phone calls, preparing contracts and marketing homes for sale your Realtor, Keisha Hosea, continues a commitment to achieving outstanding levels of customer support and service. After completing an intensive 14 course series of live lecture courses designed to improve marketing and negotiating skills, learning the latest in technology and becoming familiar with the latest trends in financing, Keisha earned the California Association of Realtors nationally recognized GRI real estate designation from the Graduate Realtor Institute.

With less than 6% of all Realtors in the state of California holding the GRI designation, Keisha joins an elite group of Realtors dedicated to education and providing their clients with the most up to date and comprehensive real estate advice and tools. Spending the time to take extra classes shows Keisha’s dedication towards excellence in real estate and in providing her Inland Empire client’s with a top notch experience.

Villa Del Lago in Chino Hills CA

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The Beautiful Villa del Lago Gated Community is located near the intersections of Grand and Chino Hills Parkway. It is located conveniently close to the 60, 57, and 71 freeways. Within minutes from the newest The Shoppes, schools, parks, restaurants, and recreation areas. This community offers Chino Hills condo living that is quaint and yet has the feel of single family homes. Villa del Lago is not to be missed by anyone in the market for a prestigious condo development with its large community pool, picnic & barbeque area. Come live behind the gates of Villa del Lago in Chino Hills CA!

Inland Empire Home Sellers: Here’s Why You’ll Want A Lockbox On Your Home

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Listing your home for sale can be both an exciting and daunting task. Often during the course of listing a home for sale, the home seller will ask, “Why Would I Want A Lockbox on My Home?”

The short answer is, it’s the same reason that food establishments developed “the drive-through” and banks developed “the ATM”—Convenience and More Potential Customers!

The lockbox is convenient because it does a few things. First, it allows potential buyers to schedule appointments with their agents with relative ease. The agent can use their secure lockbox access key to access the home and lock it back up. Second, it allows for the home seller to continue in their regular routine without needing to wait around to accomodate appointments.

Next, the lockbox opens up he potential to gain more potential “customers.” There are a greater number of people who are likely to view a home when it has a lockbox because: 1) the ease of access means that even if they discover the home at the last minute, if they do not have to schedule an appointment to see it they are more likely to take a look at it, 2) both sellers and buyers are able to stop in and see the home at a time that is conducive to their schedule, 3) most buyers are more comfortable viewing a home without the presence of the home seller. The more comfortable a buyer is as they view a home, the more likely they are to be able to picture themselves in that particular home.

Beyond convenience and the potential of attracting more people to view the home, there are added benefits to having a lockbox. Some of the benefits include: 1) the electronic lockbox can be set with a timed access feature. This timed access feature can be utilized so that buyers and agents can only access the home between certain hours. 2) each time an agent accesses the lockbox, their information is stored and the listing agent can keep track of everyone who has entered the home. This way, there is a running record of every agent who has brought someone into the home.

There are many things that can be done to make sure a home gets the maximum exposure on the market. The lockbox is one of the tools that an agent utilizes to give a home sellers home the most advantage in the market place. If you want to gain the most exposure to the real estate marketplace then a lockbox will help with this. You must remember that people won’t buy what they can not see.

Disclaimer-All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You are advised to consult a reputable attorney for all legal advice or a reputable tax advisor.

Seller Beware! You Like The Realtor You Interviewed But Do Other Realtors Like Them?

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Seller Beware! You Like The Realtor You Interviewed But Do Other Realtors Like Them?

Caution Mr Seller, you just interviewed an agent and think that you really liked them. But before you hire them for the job, consider this. You like the Realtor you interviewed, but do other Realtors? Do other professionals within the industry, such as Escrow Agents, Attorneys, Pest Control, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Lenders? You may ask yourself why this even matters. As a home seller, most of the time you are simply thinking about who you believe wold be able to sell your home the quickest and for the most money. While this is obviously a good place to begin your search, it should go deeper. Selling a home is truly a group collaboration. It becomes a collaboration because so many people must play an integral part it moving the transaction along successfully.

For instance, when the appraiser needs to ask your Realtor a few questions about the home, can the appraiser get a hold of your Realtor? Is Your Realtor good about returning phone calls and communication with other industry professionals? If your Realtors overall bedside manners with other industry professionals is sub par, word spreads like gangbusters amongst the Real Estate community. You as the consumer may never hear about it but rest assured, I have a list of Realtors who I try to steer clear of in every way. This is due to the fact that they are lacking in skills when it comes to working amongst their peers. Don’t get me wrong, if my buyer really wants the home that is listed by one of these Realtors, I will write up an offer for my buyer. However, that offer is written up and they are forewarned that my experience with this Realtor has shown that we could be in for a bumpy ride.

The moral here is do your homework and then possibly delve a little deeper. Ask for a few references not just from clients but from other industry professionals. It just could make the difference in a successful, hassle free transaction for you!

Here’s a Good Reason To Change Your Locks When You Buy A New Home:

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Here’s a Good Reason To Change Your Locks When You Buy A New Home:

A Simi Valley, California woman arrived home to find a strange man in her bed.

The woman called the Simi Valley Police Department to report that a man with a shaved head was “passed out” in her bed, according to reports from the scene.

The woman reported arriving at her home and after unlocking her deadbolt lock and walkingin, she found a pair of pants and shoes downstairs. She walked into her bedroom to find the man in her bed, clad in his underwear.

The young man lived in the home for years before and after becoming drunk went to the residence, unlocked the front door with ‘his key’ and passsed out. Police arrested the man on suspicion of public intoxication and public nakedness. The homeowner stated that she had never changed the locks when she bought the home years prior. Lesson…Change Your Locks When You Buy A New Home.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California . Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers throughout the Inland Empire. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families and couples during difficult and transitional times. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate with a passion for Real Life Solutions. For more information call direct at (909) 261-6377. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Montefino Condominium Homes of Diamond Bar, California

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Montefino Condominium Homes of Diamond Bar, California

The Montefino Condominium Homes of Diamond Bar offer an upscale living experience in the heart of Diamond Bar. Located off Diamond Bar Blvd. close to the 57 and 60 freeways makes a quick trip into the neighboring counties of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside a breeze. The community pool is available for relaxation and play.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California. Keisha Hosea and the KASI Homes team offer help to home buyers and home sellers throughout the Inland Empire. With a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Keisha has worked extensively with families and couples during difficult and transitional times. KASI Homes is the place where you find Real Estate with a passion for Real Life Solutions. For more information call direct at (909) 261-6377. Visit the website at http://KASIHomes.com

Selling Your Home: Pink Fishnet Stockings May Not Be Your Style But You Better Stand Out!

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Even though pink fishnets may not be your style, you better find a way to stand out. Standing out in a positive way will not only help sell your home, it will help you get top dollar.

While at a local amusement park recently, I spotted such a young lady. My first thought was, “Did her mother see her leave the house in pink fishnet stockings and shorts?” There were hundreds, if not thousands of people at this amusement park. Yet, I noticed her repeatedly throughout my full eight hour plus day. Why? Because she stood out amongst the crowd.

This is exactly what every seller who hopes to sell fast and garner top dollar should do. No, I am not suggesting you run out to get pink fishnet stockings! Home buyers tour several homes in a day. At the end of the day if they can’t remember yours, I can guarantee that they won’t be making an offer on your home.

Take a moment and look around your home or better yet have a friend do this for you. Now ask:
1. What are people noticing when they take a quick tour?
2. Is this feature that people are noticing a “positive” feature?
3. Will this feature cause buyers to want to buy my home?

A little time spent now creating “stand out memories” will save you countless days of marketing time and increase the amount of money you ultimately put in your pocket. Time spent now equals less headache and more money!