Come to My Latest OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA, Stay for the Wine and Cheese

My latest Open House Extravaganza is at 5339 Soledad Rancho Court, and I hope to see you there. You’re officially invited to my latest open house extravaganza coming up on August 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 5339 Soledad Rancho Court. “You will love this house. “ This beautifully remodeled, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home
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Why Is Gary Breaking This Clock?

What do broken clocks and some websites claiming to offer home values have in common? You are probably wondering why I would take a hammer to a clock. Today, though, I am going to explain. Many people go to websites such as the one that starts with a “Z” to look up home values. Then,
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You’re Invited To My Next Open House Extravaganza

I have another open house extravaganza happening on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You are officially invited to another one of my open house extravaganzas. This one will be at 5035 San Aquario Drive in Pacific Beach on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This an amazing
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When You Should Test the Market

 Many people are pushing their luck when they try to test the market. There are, however, times when it’s okay to do so. I’ve been a real estate agent for 34 years now, and sometimes my selling clients tell me they want to “test the market.” If their home is worth $500,000, they might
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Do You Have An Ugly Neighbor?

 Do you have an ugly neighbor? If so, there’s something important you should know before listing your home. Before I get into that, though, allow me to explain what I mean by an “ugly neighbor.”   I’m not actually talking about what your neighbors themselves look like, but rather how their homes look. If
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What Is the “Endowment Effect”?

If you are a seller, make sure you do not fall under the influence of the “endowment effect.” Today I would like to explain what I mean by that. Do you know what the “endowment effect” is? If you are a seller, you need to. The endowment effect, first coined by economist Richard Thaler, refers
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Story Time: Maybe It’s a Sign

This week’s story has to do with a case of mistaken identity. Here’s what happened. Welcome back to another edition of “Story Time With Gary.” This particular story didn’t happen to me, but it did happen to an agent that I know. This agent was with a client showing homes and pulled up to a
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A Common Home Buying Mistake

What’s the one critical mistake buyers tend to make? One common mistake homebuyers make is taking too long to start working with an agent. The services of a buyer’s agent are basically free, so it’s critical for people looking to purchase their next home to partner with a professional as soon as possible. In real
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Turn Your Home Into Brawlmart

If you’re selling your home, turn it into “Brawlmart” by scheduling multiple showings on the same day at the same time. To sell your home in our market, you need to turn it into “Brawlmart.” Allow me to explain. Each year, whenever Black Friday rolls around, you’ll occasionally hear stories about fights breaking out in
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Story Time With Gary: Don’t Try This Home Improvement

There are certain home improvements that you should just leave to professionals. Here’s a story about one of those. Welcome to another edition of “Story Time With Gary.” Today I want to talk to you about a home improvement gone wrong. Years ago, one of my agents had a client who invited her over to
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