Things are really picking up here in the Sonoma County real estate world, and I'm delighted you've decided to tune in and stay abreast of it all. Today's episode is a fun and fluid exchange as Heidi and I chat on the subject of March Madness & Market Value. It was quite the fruitful 20 minutes!

Enjoy!

Heidi Would is a licensed agent with the California Department of Real Estate, and her license number is 02072248. Because Heidi serves as an agent for the brokerage of Corcoran Icon Properties, it's important that we include the following disclaimer: ©2023 Corcoran Group LLC. All rights reserved. Corcoran® and the Corcoran Logo are registered service marks owned by Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Group LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. If your property is currently listed with a Realtor or agent, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other Brokers.

Topics & Highlights

Love: When searching for a home specifically here in Sonoma County, it can be a very challenging process especially if you truly fall in love and want to write an offer. How will you stand out in a multiple offer situation? What if you just want the seller to know about you? In this episode we discuss the true details of writing a love letter, or what we refer to as a buyer offer letter. We provide a few examples of what to do and what not to do and provide guidance on how you might present an offer to a seller with the most integrity without breaking any Fair Housing rules.

Land: In the broad scope of our beautiful Sonoma County area, we learn the total square miles and how we compare to Napa. We discuss zoning and land use details and other valuable information available through this link: https://permitsonoma.org/

Listings: In this episode we talk about listings, including the marketing and data that populate Zillow, Realtor.com and Trulia to name a few. We discuss the pros and cons of a "pocket" listing and what it means to be included in the Multiple Listing Service that conveys the information to home buyers and sellers everywhere.

For more in depth information about any of these subjects, please email me at heidiwouldproperties@gmail.com, and I would be happy to discuss your specific real estate needs.

Heidi Would is a licensed agent with the California Department of Real Estate, and her license number is 02072248. Because Heidi serves as an agent for the brokerage of Corcoran Icon Properties, it's important that we include the following disclaimer: ©2023 Corcoran Group LLC. All rights reserved. Corcoran® and the Corcoran Logo are registered service marks owned by Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Group LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. If your property is currently listed with a Realtor or agent, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other Brokers.

Welcome! Today we'll look forward at the landscape of the upcoming year and get clear on what to focus on to increase our probability for success in our real estate endeavors.

Topics & Highlights

Embracing Change:  What do we have in store for us in an election year? Historically,
election years are good for buyers, however most of us feel some level of uncertainty
especially with what’s happening in the world today. We may find some level of procrastination due to this uncertainty. Here are some basic ideas to stay on track to successfully sell or purchase property. Please consult with a licensed Realtor®, they will provide guidance and assistance on touch points for your specific situation.

1. Write it down and break it down. If you feel overwhelmed with thoughts of buying or selling a home, create a to-do list and prioritize your tasks in order of importance.
2. Get motivated and organized by setting deadlines. You may need to work from an ideal finish date backwards, Nancy coined this reverse engineering.
3. Minimize distractions by staying on task, create a blocked schedule and unplug so you can concentrate on getting important tasks completed.
4. Be accountable and recheck your to-do list which will provide a sense of accomplishment.

Experience Matters:   Your Realtor® should act as a guide and mentor providing details
to help you make decisions throughout your home buying and selling journey.


Lifestyle:  The most important detail to provide your Realtor® is how and where you see yourself living. This information could include the location, the size, the configuration, or the features of the home. It’s the tangible and intangible details of the way you see yourself living that bring you joy.


Timing:   It truly is “all about the timing” especially if there is a window of opportunity. In
Real Estate there are periods of time, timelines, deadlines, expiration dates and many
details around time that factor into a real estate transaction. Your Realtor® will help you stay on track and provide important dates and information. Always remember to go with your gut and if the timing doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are
procrastinating.

Heidi Would is a licensed agent with the California Department of Real Estate, and her license number is 02072248. Because Heidi serves as an agent for the brokerage of Corcoran Icon Properties, it's important that we include the following disclaimer: ©2023 Corcoran Group LLC. All rights reserved. Corcoran® and the Corcoran Logo are registered service marks owned by Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Group LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. If your property is currently listed with a Realtor or agent, please disregard this notice. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other Brokers.