Boundaries are Kindness
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
My brother, who taught me a lot about empathy, being kind, and trying to help another person, installed great qualities in me through his own actions. As a landlord, I wanted to treat all my tenants with those same qualities.  The problem is, the kinder I got, the more I was taken advantage of.  I was confused. I kept thinking to myself, how is it that the nicer I became, the more I would regret it later when not only did they not return the favor, but would clearly take advantage of me.  It wasn’t until I read a few books and realized “I was the problem.” The problem i had was ..read more
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The Key to Finding Answers
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
I have made more mistakes with my tenants than I’d like to admit to. However, every time I make a mistake, it creates a new way of doing things. Essentially, a new system to follow. After making enough of my own mistakes, I can now listen to other landlords speak about a tenant issue, quickly reflect on my own experiences, and arrive at a possible solution or system that would alleviate the landlord’s problem. I have that ability because of the mistakes I have personally made. I haven’t done this with everything in my life, but more and more, I try to make as many mistakes as possibl ..read more
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Rewire Your Brain to be a Better Landlord
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
I was the problem. In my first few years as a landlord, I consistently had issues with my tenants. Rent was paid late (or partially paid). Tenants spoke to me however they wanted. I went to court twice, with two separate tenants. It was a complete shit show! After enough tears and headaches, I read a line in a book that changed my life. “ If you consistently have problems with your tenants, you’re the problem, not them.” I read on and realized all the things I was doing wrong, and more. I needed to improve: Clearer communication and boundaries Applying empathy Dissecting the contracts (Re ..read more
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5 Things To Do After You Close Escrow
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
Congratulations! You have successfully navigated the escrow process and followed our tips on things to do before closing escrow. Your real estate agent has given you keys to your new home, but there is still work to do after you close escrow. The goal is to turn over as many rocks so that if and when the time comes, you’ve reviewed some or all of these items and you’re ready. 01 Call your insurance agent to review the details of your new policies (Hazard and Umbrella). If the loan is impounded, make sure they have the correct lender information. 02 Even if your loan is impounded, make sure you ..read more
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5 Things To Do Before You Close Escrow
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
The escrow process is hectic. Many home buyers get consumed with negotiating the purchase price and repairs with the seller. In addition to this, there are some key things to do before you close escrow and keys get handed to you. In this post, we list five things to do before you close escrow that you may not be considering.   01 Attain umbrella insurance quotes.   02 Consider transferring property to a Trust or some entity that avoids probate.   03 Visit the Assessors’ Office and ask as many questions as you can regarding property tax and supplemental property tax.   04 V ..read more
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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Between a Fixed and Adjustable Rate Loan
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
There are a number of options to choose from when looking for a loan to purchase or renovate a home. Two of the most popular loan types are fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans. Fixed-rate loans have the same interest rate locked in for the life of the loan. Adjustable-rate loans lock in an introductory interest rate for the first few years and they can fluctuate depending on outside factors throughout the life of the loan. So which one is right for you? Below are a few questions to consider when deciding: 1. Will you be able to afford a mortgage increase? With an adjustable-rate loan, y ..read more
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Virtual Staging: The Sure-Shot Way to Boost Your Real Estate Listing
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
How can you make your listing stand out amongst thousands of other properties online? The answer is to use the latest technology in real estate. Virtual staging is an advanced technology that digitally populates your vacant property with furniture and décor. This has proven to be the best way to sell houses fast. Here’s what makes virtual staging the sure shot way to boost your real estate listing. Customize According to Your Buyer Virtual home staging allows you to create a customized look for every prospective buyer. Begin by understanding the personal preferences of your buyers. Then use vi ..read more
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What’s the Difference Between a Fully and Partially Amortizing Loan?
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
If you’ve dealt with borrowing money, you have likely heard of an amortizing loan. An amortizing loan is one that is paid back in installments over time. Almost all loans – unless they are paid back in a single payment – are amortizing in one way or another. There are two main types of amortizing loans: fully amortizing and partially amortizing. So what’s the difference between a fully and partially amortizing loan? Well, here’s the answer. Fully Amortizing Loans Fully amortizing loans are made in payment installments throughout the entire term of the loan. For example, a fully amort ..read more
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5 Instructions To Your Handyman Before Beginning Your Remodel
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
Undertaking a remodel project can be stressful. Setting expectations before construction begins is key to reducing your stress levels. In this post, we list five instructions to your handyman before beginning a remodel project to ensure the projects meets your expectations.   01 All tools, equipment, and hardware shall be stored on a blanket or some other cover in lieu of finished surfaces.   02 At the end of each day, the site shall be cleaned and all trash removed from the site.   03 Photos shall be taken at the beginning and end of each day and emailed to all pertinent parti ..read more
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5 Ways to Make Your Offer Stand Out
Realest Blog | San Diego Real Estate
by Gavin
3y ago
In today’s market,  it’s not uncommon to be in competition with several other buyers for your dream home.  According to Zillow’s 2018 Housing Report, 42% of buyers have to make multiple offers before going under contract.  When you find that perfect house, with the chic chandelier and the doggy door for Fido,  the last thing you want to do is lose it because your offer didn’t stand out to the seller. “A good listing agent can spot a well-structured offer right away, versus an offer that is riddled with mistakes, missing information, or even sloppy”,  says Ryan Michaeli ..read more
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