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The longer we live in our homes, the more items we accumulate. It's natural, and we get used to the way our home looks, however extra clutter can discourage Buyers from making fair offers.
When we clear away all the unnecessary items, more Buyers make more offers - and at higher prices!
Start with this: You can get rid of all of the junk in your home for free. Simply get rid of anything you don't need and haul it away in your car to the nearest dump or Goodwill. Or have a yardsale. This means getting rid of "stuff" in the front yard, back yard, and hallways. Actual Studies have shown that people perceive clutter as being indicative of a property that not worth much money.
You should also get rid of all junk in your yard. This includes things like broken garden hoses, old equipment and bicycles.
Even things you are actively using should be tucked out of sight before a house showing. This means clearing your kitchen counter of notepads, stacked bills, dish drainers, appliances like George Forman Grills or blenders or anything else that takes up counter space. The more cleared off counter space, the better!
Outside you should make sure that your garden hoses are coiled up,
your birdbath is clean of leaves, and that you do not have sports equipment or bikes laying around your front porch.
For more help on how to get your home up to par and bringing in the highest and best Offers - Call me.
Temple Schneider-Callahan
(805)208-6024
I was reading the book of Deuteronomy this morning. I was enlightened because selling real estate these days is pretty darn tough. I was looking for some new perspective, and here's what I found. The verses that caught my attention were:
Deut 28:8 ... "The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you."
Deut 28:12 and 28:13 ... "The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. The Lord will make you the head, not the tail."
So what does this mean? Is success promised to those of us who obey God?
Generally, yes. However, this promise was made to the nation as a whole, not to individual people. The promised prosperity was intended to witness to the surrounding nations that Israel served the one true God. God would make Israel powerful (a leader among the other nations), "the head, not the tail." And, God wanted them to share their prosperity with the less-fortunate of the community, so that they could also have their needs fulfilled.
Typically, when we follow God's ways, we will have more success than when we go our own way. Still suffering comes because we live righteously. But, God has promised to bless those that obey him. When the wicked prosper, just remember that God's justice is not fully carried out in this lifetime.
Also, if you like scripture, I tweet scripture a couple times a week: http://Twitter.com/RealtorTemple
Have a blessed day!
- Temple
I just found an article in VenturaParent.com and it was really informative. I found out that there are several places to take Swimming Lessons. Also you can visit OaksParent.com to see the directory for private, group, parent-child and even "Junior Lifeguard" Programs! I thought it sounded fun. Plus it's very smart to make our kids water safe as soon as possible, yes?
Here were some locations to take the lessons:
Camarillo Family YMCA
Casitas Water Adventure (that's in Ojai)
City of Ventura Aquatic Center
Ventura Family YMCA
Ventura College Aquatic Center
Oxnard Aquatic Center
Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center
This morning I read three scriptures that really caught my attention;
First: "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." - Ephesians 3:17-18
Second: "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." - 1 John 4:18
Third: "My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." - Psalm 63:8
Here's what I think God meant by these scriptures...
He wanted us to make our lives a great big adventure. He wanted us to know him in greater depth instead of working on our own towards a safe lifestyle.
We all want the adventure that an abandoned life to God can give, but we cling to "old ways" because change scares us. Even though we feel safest when our lives are predictable and things seem to be under control, I think that God wants us to break out of that mentality, to find out what adventures God has planned for us.
The most important adventure out there is, knowing the Lord. The power of knowing His Love is sort of overwhelming, which is why we hide from a relationship with our Lord sometimes, and keep him at a distance... We settle for mediocrity because it feels safer, and more comfortable. The worst part of that is, during all of that hiding, we continue to battle fear. Only the Lord's Love, can defeat fear. A predictable and safe lifestyle - blocks a true relationship with the Lord.
So here's my conclusion; When surprises shake up our routine, let's be happy about it. Welcome it. This is precisely what we need - to wake us up, and point us in God's direction.
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Realtor For Ventura County's 5 Star Families
Thank you for visiting my Home page - I'm so glad that you are looking my services up. I'm Temple Schneider-Callahan - formerly Temple Schneider. As of 2008 - I'm greatfully and enthusiastically married to my best friend & Business Partner, Brandon Callahan. Now we work together, helping families to buy and sell homes in Ventura County.
Entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and masterful creative thinkers - have surrounded me my entire life. Needless to say, I've been well primed to dig-in and work very hard for my Home Buyers & Sellers. Tenacious, tech-savvy, faithful and helpful - is how my past and present clients best describe me.
Working in the real estate industry, I've encountered individuals who brake under the pressure when circumstances press in. Because my real estate career began prior to the bubble (2003) and has endured through the bubble burst - my completion of difficult and complex real estate transactions, has made me a very viable adversary for any Short-Sale Negotiator or tough transaction!
Because I continue to overcome the intense transactional challenges of our market today, when a Home Buyer or Seller chooses to use my services, they are treating themselves to a top-notch experience.
I'd be happy to discuss more with you about homes for sale, about neighboring homes for sale near you, and other interesting home information that you might be curious about. I'm glad to help you - call or email me when questions come up! RealtorTemple@gmail.com
God Bless!
We have worked with Temple for both buying our condo, and later selling our property. She is extremely knowledgeable about the process of both buying and selling, and we have always felt we were in capable hands. Temple helped us sell our house. We couldn't have done it without her. More importantly, she helped us with any questions or problems we had in order to make the process as smooth and hassle free as possible. Selling the house was a stressful event, but Temple's calm manner made it much easier. She was always very patient in explaining things. She was very responsive to the moment by moment needs of our selling process. She is someone you can trust, and have confidence that she will always do the best for you. She is on top of everything! Temple is simply a wonderful person. It was a pleasure working with Temple and her husband Brandon. When people mention house hunting in Ventura, we always tell them about Temple. We very highly recommend working with her.
Surya & Jevina
(Bought in 2005 and Sold in 2011)
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Just wanted to give a testimonial on Temple Schneider. I met Temple in 1998 while working for Santa Barbara Bank
& Trust. Even as a young lady Temple was always professional and trustworthy. She has always gone above and beyond the call of duty, when it comes to helping others. During the time working together, I admired how she handled herself with poise, and how she shows respect towards cultural diversity. No matter what the situation, she always portrays a sincere and kind smile. I admire Temple for her personal and professional accomplishments. I wish her simply the best!!
Regards,
Angelica Cisneros, GEM Mortgage
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Temple was referred to us by our close friends. They were very satisfied
with her service so we thought to work with her. Most of the properties we
liked were short sales, so we had to put multiple offers. She was very prompt
and always ready to help us and guided us well. She not only worked hard and
efficiently as a buyer's agent, but she stepped up and did a lot for the seller's
agent too. She handled most of the difficult parts for the seller's agent, which is
the only reason we were able to get this property. She is very proactive and
versatile, as she even helped us with our funding needs and coordinated very
well with our lender and helped us in loan approval. Even when we lost hope
and when we were under time constraint, she was very optimistic and she made
it happen. In simple words, we think we definitely would NOT be able to get
this property without her help, and no other agent could have done it. We got
more than what we expected from her. We are very glad that we made a
decision to work with Temple. We highly recommend her. She is not only an
excellent real estate agent, but a very good person as well. We are very
thankful to Temple and Brandon for all they have done for us. We wish them
all the success.
Divas and Nisha (Home purchased September 14, 2009!!)
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I am a licensed, independent, real estate Transaction Coordinator and have
worked with numerous agents in the Ventura County region. Temple is one of
the most ethical, diligent Realtors with whom I've had the pleasure of
working. She works tirelessly for her clients and has such an amazing,
positive attitude. I truly believe that Temple sees herself as successful,
not in how many homes she has sold, but in how many lives she has
touched. Real estate is just the vehicle Temple uses to share her gifts with the people
who start out as her clients and end up as her friends.
~ Miki Kiyabu
Licensed Transaction Coordinator
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Last night I ran into your new Broker, Alan Cusick at the Watermark restaurant,
and we were talking about how great you are. Just talking to you on
the phone makes anyone feel happy. So, not only are you incredibly friendly
and personable, you are also a very hard worker, and extremely efficient.
You've got it all! The other thing you have is a hard working spouse and
teammate in Brandon.
I wish you all the best in the world and look forward to doing some deals
with you in the future.
Bill Stewart, Broker
The Experienced Realtors (Temple's Former Broker)
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"Great work on the HOA fees, you are the best. We've worked with a lot of
agents over the last 19 years and you never fail to impress us."
~ Robert & Alicia, Port Hueneme. (June 2010)
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