1. Selection, Selection, Selection in Ruby Hills, Pleasanton
Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose. A few years ago a buyer was forced to make compromises if they were going to locate the home of their dreams. Now there is a great selection of attached homes, condos, townhouses and you can find large lots, small lots and a lot that will accommodate your boat or RV. There are a lot of options in this market.
2. No Bidding Wars
Previously there was a feeding frenzy and buyers bid the properties up substantially from the original listing price. Buyers had their agents outbid other offers by thousands of dollars. There is no competitive bidding in this buyer’s market.
3. You Can Make an Offer
Today the sell price vs. list price ration is about 96%. A seller will not be insulted if you make them an offer they can’t refuse. Your Real Estate Agent can run the comparables and negotiate the best offer possible.
4. Patience is tolerated
Today a buyer can take more time. They can look at several homes and think about their decision for a few hours or days in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton.
5. Due Diligence is Welcomed
In this market, a buyer is encouraged to obtain a home inspection, termite inspection and appraisal. A couple of years ago, many buyers waived these contingencies in order to gain an advantage with multiple offers.
6. Repair Requests are welcomed
After a buyer completes a home inspection, they are allowed to submit a repair request to the seller. In the past, sellers might insist the home was sold as is. Many times, there were back-up buyers waiting for a primary buyer to upset the seller whose home was increasing in value almost daily.
7. Few, if any Investors
It is estimated that one-third of all sales in 2005 were to investors. These non-owner occupied buyers caused the market to inflate and affordability to decline. Mortgage fraud became commonplace. Now it’s a great time to buy without having to compete with hundreds of prospective landlords.
8. Location, Location, Location – Ruby Hill Pleasanton
Today’s buyers can find homes closer to work. Ruby Hill is very central, close to hwy 84 and 680. In the past, buyers flocked to the outskirts in order to find affordable homes. In this market, reasonably priced homes are within biking or walking distance to schools, bus and relatives.
9. Real financing is Available
The wink-wink zero down, no doc, adjustable, sub-prime loans are gone. Fixed rates are back. FHA financing, first-time homeowner bond programs, special loans for teachers and police officers are back in business.
It’s a Great Time to Buy Real Estate!
10. Our Cash at Closing Program where we credit the buyers 1% back provides an incentive for buyers to buy any MLS listing on the market through Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty (call for restrictions). Plus you save money over most ordinary real estate companies. If you are thinking of buying or selling…call me and I will go thru the numbers with you.
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Meena Gujral
Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty
Fremont, Ca 94539
510-279-9580
925-425-9491
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