Prudential Ventura County Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction

Prudential Agents Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Care to know what it takes to receive a lifetime membership into the largest trade association in the country? Start by dedicating everything you've got to your industry, like Carole Hernandez,  with Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office who was recently awarded a lifetime membership to both the National Association of REALTORS^® and the California Association of REALTORS^®. 

The longtime broker said that during her 40 years—and counting—helping clients buy and sell homes, there's been little distinction between real estate and real life. "We put all of ourselves into our business," she said. "We don't really separate the professional from the personal."

Since 1971, Hernandez and her husband, Manny Hernandez, have been a dynamic and successful real estate team, even receiving Prudential Real Estate's prestigious "Legend" award in 2007. But of all her accomplishments and accolades, Hernandez is most proud to represent an industry that matters. "It's very personal to be involved in someone's finances and in their hopes and dreams," she said. "A home is probably the most important thing in someone's life and finding the right one is the most rewarding feeling of all."

To Contact Carole or Manny, or for any Ventura County Real Estate needs, please visit our website at www.prucalhomes.com 

Tips To Sell Your Home Quickly

What's the quickest way to get a home sold?  Well, there is the obvious answer of listing it with a Prudential California Realty sales professional. But aside from that, here are some other tips to help you if you are considering making a move... 

1. Price your house correctly: Working with your agent, choose a price that is similar to the homes that have sold within the last 6 months. Let your agent establish a price he or she feels will make your house the buzz of the neighborhood. The amount may not be what you had envisioned—remember, the market has changed substantially over the last five years—yet when priced slightly below comparable sales you should attract serious buyers.

   

2. Be flexible, compromise: Know your basement price and don’t be offended by offers within those parameters. Consider negotiating housewares and fixtures that may appeal to prospective buyers, such as those expensive new drapes you just installed, the dining-room chandelier or that slick, washer-drier combo. Conduct a complete inventory of household features to determine what you can and can’t live without.  

3. Remove the clutter from your home: This must be done regardless of time frame. Throw away anything you won’t be taking with you and pack in storage items that you won’t miss during the sale process. Consider renting a storage pod that can be picked up and eventually moved to your new home.

4. Offer incentives: One popular incentive for a fast closing is to share or pay for your buyer’s closing costs. You may also offer higher commissions for a fast sale, which may lead to even more showings.

5. Rent to buy: If there’s interest in your home but no one is willing to step up to meet your timeline, offer prospective buyers the chance to rent your property with the right to buy it in six months or a year. Both parties win, as buyers can experience the home and neighborhood firsthand while you transition with cash flow to cover expenses.

If you are in a rush to get your home sold, hurry and contact your Ventura County Real Estate Specialist at Prudential California Realty:  www.prucalhomes.com or 888-352-1652

Confidence is Up - Americans are on the move

The national media finally has it right - Housing markets are heating up across the country, and Ventura County is no exception.  As of June, Home prices were up 23% across the county - we have also seen a dramatic decrease in distressed property sales.  These stats mean that more people are seeing equity in their existing homes again.  More Americans are on the move, whether first time buyers, downsizing, upsizing, or relocating - check out this great video from the National Association of Realtors, or contact your Prudential California Realty agent today at www.prucalhomes.com

Prudential Does It Again!!