Plan of Action

Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, a high price, or somewhere in the middle.
Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the strengths of your property and fix its weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home with a lasting good impression.
Find a good real estate agent that understands your needs - Make sure that your agent is loyal to you, and can negotiate to help you achieve your goals. In addition, they should be assertive and honest with both you and the buyer.
Be prepared for negotiation - Learn and understand your buyer’s situation; what are their motives? Can you demand a big deposit from them? Try to lock in the buyer so that the deal goes through.
Negotiate for the best price and the best terms - Learn how to counteroffer to get maximum value from every offer.
Make sure the contract is accurate and complete - Be honest with your disclosures; you do not want to lose the deal because you were lying or diminishing your home’s defects. Insist the buyers get a professional inspection. This will protect both you and the buyer.

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My service areas include Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County Central Coast region of California including Santa Barbara, Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Goleta, Los Olivos, Lompoc and Santa Maria. My areas of specialty are newcomers to Santa Barbara County, Trust and Trustee sales, first-time home buyers, those who are looking to sell and buy simultaneously. I aim to take the stress out of all of those situations! I am also an area specialist in the town of Buellton, where I have resided for over 20 years.

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Plan of Action

Is Buying a Home Still a Smart Plan

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Title Insurance When Refinancing Your Loan

For Sale By Owner - A Good Idea?

Work With Candice

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