Fullerton, CA

I know that this will seem apparent, but it is often overlooked. If trying to buy a home for sale in Fullerton, or any other city for that matter, the buyer has to watch the price very carefully. Now I am not talking about value, but rather about the negotiation and getting them to accept your offer, instead of one from someone else. It may seem crazy, but do not bid an even or round number. Just bump the bid up by $1,000. For example if you want to bid $375,000 for a home, stop and think - will someone else likely pick that same number? Set yourself apart from the crowd by bidding $376,000 instead. I have seen just one thousand dollars make a distinguishing difference to the Seller, in effect they just say "give it to the high bidder". Especially in these days where many people want the same nice home, a minor price difference can get your offer selected (and what is the downside - nothing). Give it a try - no harm, no foul.

We have seen this happen in Fullerton real estate two times in the last two months, it works.

Check for comparable neighborhood prices at www.foustonline.com, Home searches will help you to see what the market is saying. Also review neighborhoods to get a comparison of the areas.

If the current tax credit for first time buyers is extended and modified as is now proposed, then move up buyers will get a $6500 tax credit also. Fullerton real estate could get a real boost from this new twist - the current proposal not only allows for move up buyer to participate, but also increases the current limit on income. Being considered now is a plan to let income go up to $250,000 (for joint filling) or $125,000 (for single filing). Also required is the criteria that the buyer has to have lived in their current home for 5 of the last 8 years. Homes for sale in Fullerton would then get a boost, which has not been seen in the current wake of the existing tax credit. The current tax credit targeted the first time home buyer, and therfore excluded the mid range homes typically desired by the move up buyers. If this all passes then the real estate market will get a shot in the arm.

Check for comparable neighborhood prices at www.foustonline.com, Home searches will help you to see what the market is saying. Also review neighborhoods to get a comparison of the areas.

No matter what level of home that is for sale, it now appears that the good ones are bid up above list price. Fullerton real estate is undergoing a real unique period, now the higher end homes for sale are getting multiple bids in two days. We just experienced that for a home in Fullerton that had nine offers in the first three days, the listing agent then gave us all a second chance to offer "Best and Highest" in order to pick the winner. WOW -- we have seen this at the low ball - bargains - but not at the upper levels custom, premium homes. All we can say is WOW, what happened to the buyers market.

Check for comparable neighborhood prices at www.foustonline.com, Home searches will help you to see what the market is saying. Also review neighborhoods to get a comparison of the areas.

RE/MAX Homes & Estates

Pre-Foreclosure Division

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If you are in a situation where:

• You lost your job

• Your Medical Expenses are too high

• Just went through/going through a divorce

• You are behind on your payments

• You have no equity

• You can't afford the cost of selling your home

• Your income has been reduced

• You are in foreclosure

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WHEN THE DEBT EXCEEDS YOUR HOME'S VALUE... we can help is with a SHORT SALE.

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• A short sale will stay on your credit approx 3 years

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