San Carlos, CA

4 Steps to Successfully Selling Your Home in San Carlos CA -- and elsewhere

This evening there are 19 homes in San Carlos CA listed for sale in our multiple listing service that are non-distressed (non-short sale or REO) listings.

Here's the tale of one house, the one at 93 Hilltop Drive, San Carlos.

List price: $1,049,000
Days on market: 7
Offers received: 2

Offer negotiated and accepted: 1
Status: pending sale

What makes a home like 93 Hilltop Drive sell quickly, with multiple offers, and over asking? It's usually a combination of things:

1. Proper pricing. Buyers shy away from homes they perceive as being overpriced.
2. Proper physical presentation. De-clutter and de-personalize; take care of maintenance items; paint; clean thoroughly. Think of getting your house ready for a gala party--make it welcoming; make it shine!
   
3. Attention to paperwork. No one enjoys filling out disclosures, or getting and paying for various inspection reports before a home goes on the market. But thoroughness is appreciated by buyers, and gives them confidence. Make it easy for them to want to buy your house.
   
4. Marketing. Know the pros and cons of your particular property. Your Realtor® should market the property in a variety of ways to reach as many likely buyers as possible. Bring a sense of excitement to the house and help buyers feel what it might be like to live here. Highlight and promote what makes your property special and unique
   

If you're thinking of selling your San Carlos or mid-peninsula home and would like to talk, please give me a call at 650-465-4547 or email Lottie@LottieKendall.com

I'm here to help you achieve good results like those at 93 Hilltop Drive.

Single Family Homes for sale in San Carlos CA 94070

This morning there are 30 homes in San Carlos CA listed for sale in our multiple listing service. Thirteen single family homes have been listed during the month of January, with 6 of those 13 already under contract.

One house, on the market for only 5 days, that is still available is 93 Hilltop Drive. Open houses were held this past weekend, with an estimated 50-60 groups through. Four or 5 people came back for second, or even third looks. A hosted broker tour will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 9:30-1:00.

If 93 Hilltop Drive is the type of home that interests you, I encourage you to contact your agent now to make arrangements to visit. The interest level is high, but there's still time for you.

If you don't have an agent, give me a call and I'll arrange for you to see it and learn all about the property.

It's the end of the year so time for the round-up of distressed property sales in San Carlos. So here's what happened:

Single family and condo townhomes :

Total sales: 357

Short Sales: 24

REO: 18

Distressed sales as a percentage of total sales: 11.7%

Compare to 2010

Total sales: 312

Short Sales: 17

REO: 10

Distressed sales as a percentage of total sales: 8.6%

My conclusion:

The percentage of distressed properties in San Carlos is a higher in 2011, 11.7% as compared to 2010, 8.6%. However, at this point the percentage is still ow enough not to have a major effect on property values.

If you have any questions about short sales or bank owned homes please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

650-619-9285

D.R.E. 01191194

December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing-
Holiday Lights in San Carlos, CA

As this week marches ever closer to Christmas, events around town are starting to wind down. The concerts are finished, Santa arrived via helicopter and fire truck weeks ago, and the lights have been lit on the tree in City Hall Park for some time.

But, in between errands, last minute shopping and work, there's still plenty of excitement to be had.

Lights! Indoors and out. All around town. Shining white ones. Beautiful jeweled colored ones. Enjoyed by almost everyone, they are a source of wonder for little children. It's hard to drive down a San Carlos, CA street without seeing beautiful, bright displays.

The San Carlos street not-to-be-missed is Eucalyptus Avenue, only a few blocks away from the center of town. People come from near and far. Traffic control turns the busiest block into one way traffic for these few weeks. People park and stroll casually up and down several blocks, marveling at the sights. As Christmas draws closer, a huge pile of snow is delivered (hard for my friends in snowy parts of the country to realize people really pay to have snow delivered!!) for children to play on and with. Occasionally Santa stops in and greets children young and old.

To learn more about Eucalyptus Avenue's holiday decorations, and to get a sneak peak at some of the houses, check out Lights of the Valley.

San Carlos - the City of Good Living.
One of the reasons people like to buy homes in San Carlos CA - community spirit!

December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing-San Carlos holiday happenings

It's not too late to join in some holiday fun in San Carlos California. Santa arrived a few weeks back, and the City Hall Park tree has been lit for a while, but you still have these festivities to enjoy:

• Carlmont Choir's Winter Concert - 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday, December 16 & 17, at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center, Carlmont High School, Belmont. Ticket available at the door, a bargain at $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and high school student; $2 for children
• Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 17. This special event with holiday arts & crafts, a movie, visits with Santa and members of the San Carlos Fire Department. Fun photo op, and a tasty breakfast. 10 AM - Noon, Adult Community Center, 601 Chestnut Street. $10 adults; $8 children 12 and under. Find out if space is still available. Call 650-802-4384
• Visit with Santa at the downtown Bank of America parking lots on Laurel Street, Noon - 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday December 17 & 18.

You'll also find collection barrels around town for Second Harvest Food Bank (including in my office, Today Sotheby's International Realty, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos)

San Carlos - the City of Good Living