Wondering how the real estate market faired in Portola Hills for 2010, well here you go..........
Do you live in the Saddleback Valley of South Orange County, and wonder what is happening with your neighboring cities real estate market. Take a peak!
Rancho Santa Margarita Market Update
Remember all real estate is local, but this gives you an idea of what is happening as a whole in the area. When meeting with a Realtor(R) regarding your home, it is important they drill down to your local neighborhood to ensure your home is priced correctly.
Have you ever watched a movie, where they show the tree lined streets and you think ahh, I want to be there. Well if you are ever visiting South Orange County, California then you will want to take this drive.
Live Oak Canyon road is located in the unincorpated area of Trabuco Canyon and is is filled with History and many fun stops along the way. Here are few must stops.
Ok, have I convinced you, get out this next week and take a drive - enjoy!
I get asked often, "so how is the market really performing?" The question, leads to many broad answers, but I think we can all agree, the key to pricing your home correctly is about the local details. The same is true when home buyers are looking at purchasing a home.
It is imperative when reviewing the value of your home that you take into account your local neighborhood, but don't forget about the surrounding area. When I work with home buyers, preparing an offer to purchase we look at three specific comparable's (psss't my listing clients do the same)
For example, I have a buyer looking to purchase a home within the Montecido complex in Portola Hills. So I am going to 1st look for any model matches within the complex. Second I am going to look at similar comparables within the community of Portola Hills. Finally, I will take the specifications of what my buyers are looking for and do a broader search to include those neighboring communities in the cities of Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and possibly Trabuco Canyon, depending on of properties that pop up. Why so many area, you may ask. Well if you take the example of Trabuco Canyon, it is included because Portola Hills zip code is the same as Trabuco Canyon, but the community is actually an area within the city of Lake Forest. Often times, properties are left out to the comparables as agents who are not familiar with would know this information.
This provides clients with a complete analysis of the market in order for them to make an educated decision on what direction to go with either pricing their home so it will sell or even challenging a seller if their home is priced above the market when working with buyers.
Quick snapshots of the market are importnat to keep you informed of trends, but remember when you are getting ready to buy or sell the details are critical.
Below is a quick look at the market conditions in the area.
Rancho Santa Margarita Market Update
Laguna Hills Market Update
Had to post success of this close. Why was it successful, because a I had the privelage to help my clients in Portola Hills move forward with their lives. This transaction was a short sale, and unless you have been hiding under a rock you know these transactions are not the easiest to close and the hardest part is the decision to short sale in the first place.
Understanding your clients emotions and focusing on service will bring them success. Success is not defined by profit by any means here, success is defined by giving your clients the ability to move forward...
This transaction gave me something too. You see I had avoided short sales, as I didn't want to be an agent who took a listing to get a listing, especially one that had involved so much emotions for my clients. So I sat with the team, and developed a short sale plan that brings our clients success, with the most important aspect in place. Ensuring they can move forward with their lives with dignity, and to ease the stress along the way.
So it was especially rewarding to know my clients were able to move forward. A new homebuyer got a great home and I received this lovely testimony from my peer on the great work our team did.
"I enjoy working with a seasoned agents like yourself focused on the best interest of our clients. Your team is top notch, everyone from the receptionist to escrow, all were amazing!" A.Moell Assoc. Realtors
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Kelly Turbeville is a South Orange County, California Real Estate Professional, specializing in helping clients realize their real estate goals in the Saddleback Valley. It's Possible!
Kelly's positive spirit, sound business and marketing skills and experience negotiating multi-million dollar contracts all combine to make her one of the premier real estate professionals in the Saddleback Valley.
She takes a big picture approach to make sure all your goals, both short and long term, are part of a larger plan that's guiding you towards Real Estate success.
Licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, Member of National Association of Realtors, Calif. Association of Realtors and the Orange County Association of Realtors. DRE# 01395219
Kelly is also the creator and moderator of a Group on Activerain - The Singles Home Buyer and Seller. Make sure to check it out for information designed with Singles in mind.
In addition, to Activerain, Kelly is well known author of the following blogs all geared toward providing her readers the information needed to move forward with their real estate dreams, plus just some plain fun stuff.
Real Estate Possibilities for Singles
Kelly Turbeville is one of South Orange County premier Real Estate Advisors focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, and Foothill Ranch. Whether she’s helping a first time buyer accomplish the goal of homeownership, or coaching a homeowner on venturing into real estate investments, For Kelly, it has never been just about selling you a house! Her success comes from developing a business that is a trusted place to turn to when you need anything Real Estate!
For additional information, make sure to check out Kelly's website where you can find, current available properties, special reports, relocation details and search for homes directly thru the SoCal MLS.
Along with inspiring homeowners and buyers towards real estate wealth, Kelly has taken her marketing expertise to another level and and loves helping Realtors and Brokers develop an online strategy that brings consumers to their door. Whether that is devleoping a low cost advertising program, developing an online brand of helping brokers develop a win/win internet marketing program with their agents, or developing local business partnerships, Kelly's strategy to get your brand out there is worth the call. It has become a passion to help other agents see their online business grow via building a local brand that truly brings the local community together.
Your Team is Top Notch: I enjoy working with seasoned agents like yourself working toward closing the transaction in the best interest of our clients. Your team is top notch from the receptionist to escrow, all have been amazing. Definitely yes, to another transaction together A. Moell Assocaited Realtors
Thanks for helping w/our 1st investment: We truly want to thank you for everything you did for us. Being a young couple and having a vision, it was great to have you on our side believing and helping/making us accomplish something even my husband couldn't even fathom. You made us feel we were your only clients and had all the time in the world to answer all our questions. When someone asks if we know an excellent Realtor we will be pulling your card out faster then they can finish the sentence. You truly are the best-MF, Portola Hills.
The Personality Needed: Kelly was honest, smart and worked hard for us. She knew what decisions to make and when to make them. She helped us find a great Realtor in WI and made sure that move was very smooth even though she did not represent us on the buy. I definitely think her personality is right for this job and is an advantage for the persons who use her services. BB, Portola Hills
A Big Thank You:I chose Kelly because she knows the business and knows how to negotiate. She's also very direct, which is a trait I appreciate. Kelly is extremely professional, always offering to help and go out of her way to make things happen. Also, she saved me a lot of headaches knowing that someone competent was on the job that I could trust as single professional who traveled and was away from my home much of the time. - BM, Portola Hills
Call for a copy of Kelly's client referral list. It's important to check with an agent's past clients before signing on the dotted line. 949-480-5339
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