28 Jan 2011

Ask Chris Heller A Question on Facebook!

You can now get your real estate questions answered live on the "Ask Heller the Home Seller" Radio show when you ask Chris a question on Facebook!

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When you need answers to your real estate questions, you need the authoritive voice of Chris Heller.

Winning the "Rookie Of The Year" award in 1989, Chris Heller began his real estate career with distinction. By 1992, Chris was a graduate of the Realtor Institute, had increased sales productivity 50% to100% annually, and had been selected for inclusion in "Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans."

Among Chris's achievements he also specializes in short sales, REO properties, Builder Contingency programs, Builder Close-out program, and Builder Trade-in Programs.

19 Jan 2011

Have You Discovered the Carlsbad Patch?

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Patch.com is one of the fastest growing websites in the country for people looking to get the latest local news from their community and now Carlsbad has it's own Patch webiste!

Just visit: http://carlsbad.patch.com/

There you will discover the latest news, events, school reports, directory, movie times, marketplace, and volunteer opportunities.

You can also register to get patch updates sent right to your inbox.

Enjoy!

 

7 Jan 2011

From Facebook to Twitter and Back Again

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I wonder if you've noticed that our social media presence has grown dramatically over the past month or two?

I want to give everyone a brief overview of our accounts so you can now choose where and when to follow the Heller The Home Seller team!

1. BLOGS

Posterous: www.hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com

ActiveRain: http://activerain.com/blogs/cheller

2. FACEBOOK

Personal Profile: http://www.facebook.com/hellersells

Heller the Home Seller page: http://www.facebook.com/hellerthehomeseller

KW Carmel Valley Office page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KW-Carmel-Valley-Del-Mar/113283535360314

3. TWITTER

Heller the Home Seller: http://twitter.com/hellersells

4. YOUTUBE

Heller the Home Seller: http://www.youtube.com/user/chsellsnc

5. LINKEDIN

Chris Heller: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hellersells

 

4 Jan 2011

Why You Should Ignore The Online Real Estate War

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When you google "San Diego Real Estate" you'll notice there are almost 20 million results! My question is, do any of these results help you buy or sell your next home with your interest in mind?

Most people don't realize that there are online real estate companies who spend all day trying to figure out how to best capture your attention and feed your business to an agent.

In the past year, websites like Zillow, Trulia, and others have been battling for the attention of agents and customers alike. These sites are not "bad" websites, but at the end of the day, do they really help you?

The data you find on these sites is incomplete.

These websites may list homes your interested in, but they can't inspect the homes.

These websites cannot negotiate an offer for you.

These websites CAN make your search more confusing.

Many customers tell me that they searched for homes online and were confused until they spoke with me about their real estate needs.

In fact, the real estate website wars probably should convince you that talking to an agent is the best way to get started on your home search.

The Heller the Home Seller team can give your complete information, inspect homes, negotiate offers, and make the process simple and stress-free. When a website can do that, it's time for me to retire!

When you call 760-632-8408 to speak with our experienced team today, you'll realize we can't be replaced!

 

29 Dec 2010

We Can't Predict the Future of Real Estate in San Diego

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It's that time of year again...people start making all kinds of predictions about what is going to happen in the new year. The truth is that most of us cannot predict what will happen tomorrow, never mind 6 months or a year from now!

Whether the real estate market goes up or down, some things will always remain constant.

  • The Heller Real Estate Group will be here to serve your needs when you need to buy or sell your home.
  • There will always be properties on the market that are a great value or investment
  • Selling your home fast means pricing the home right for the local market

I'll let everyone else tell you what they think is going to happen this year. Whether up or down, the Heller team will be here for you, your friends, and your family.

Have a great 2011!!!

15 Dec 2010

Owning A Home in San Diego Is Still A Good Investment!

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Some people have been asking me, "why does homeownership in San Diego still make sense?"

I ask them to just imagine strong communities and individual wealth they are building through owning real estate. Then I give them the facts:

  • You are building equity and adding to your assets.
  • Interest on a home mortgage, as well as the property taxes you pay, are tax deductible.
  • Buying a house with a fixed-rate loan means you know what your mortgage payment will be in the future.
  • In the past 40 years, real estate has delivered the most consistent positive return over any investment.

 

 Nine out of 10 consumers consider home ownership to be a sound financial decision. More than 80% of all Americans over the age of 55 own a home.

 

 Purchasing a home is a great way to invest your money. You may invest $20,000 down on a new home and wonder how well that money would do in the stock market. When you buy a home, you will realize appreciation on the entire $200,000 value of the home, not just on the $20,000 you put down. In 12 years, your home could be worth $280,000 ... and you only invested $20,000 in cash for an $80,000 gain.

 

In the past 40 years, real estate has delivered the most consistent positive return over any investment, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Some people may think the housing market is down. Imagine where it will be 20 or 30 years from now! To talk about whether a home in the San Diego area is the right investment for you call Heller the Home Seller at 760-632-8408.

28 Oct 2010

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog! I'll be blogging soon.