Heller The Home Seller http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com Covering All of San Diego County posterous.com Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:18:00 -0700 Confused About the New CA Carbon Monoxide Requirement? http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/confused-about-the-new-ca-carbon-monoxide-req http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/confused-about-the-new-ca-carbon-monoxide-req

Many home-owners in the San Diego area are confused about the new California carbon monoxide requirement.

See the document below from the San Diego Association of Realtors to get clarity now!

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If you have any questions on how this affects your San Diego area home, please get in touch with the Heller The Home Seller Team at 760-632-8408.

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Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:06:00 -0700 8 Ways to Prepare your Home for Summer Vacation http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/8-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-summer-vacati http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/8-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-summer-vacati

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8 Ways to Prepare your Home for Summer Vacation:

  1. Give the allusion someone is home- use timers for a few lights that go on and off at different times of days. Don’t let mail and newspapers pile up. Be sure to let the Post Office and your newspaper company know the dates of your travel. If you will be gone more then a week, hire someone to mow your yard.
  2. Arrange to have your Plants watered- If you have plants as I do, asking a neighbor, or hiring a neighbors son or daughter to water your plants is a great way to ensure your plants stay healthy and someone checks on your house during your vacation.
  3. Adjust the thermostat to save on energy
  4. Unplug appliances- toasters, stereo, TV, computers. Fires can start very easily. Summer is also a time of thunder storms. My cable box and external hard drive just got fried two weeks ago from a summer storm.
  5. Unplug your garage door opener. If you have an automatic door opener, the codes are easy to crack, so its best to unplug that feature when you take a vacation.
  6. If you have an alarm, be sure to call your alarm company with dates you are on vacation. It might also be a good idea to let a neighbor know you will be away and ask them to call the police if they hear your alarm go off.
  7. Turn off washer/dryer water valve. You can also shut off the water main with 1 lever to be extra safe. Remember: parallel to the pipes is open, perpendicular is off when it comes to water valves. If you do shut off the water main, be sure it won’t interfere with your sprinkler system for yard and house.
  8. Arrange for Pet sitter- Perhaps you’ll take your pets with you, perhaps not. Cats are ok for a few days on their own, but much longer, its best to have a neighbor come change the litter and provide fresh food and water. Dogs and larger animals will require a reservation at doggie daycare, or a local pet sitter to visit your home during your vacation to properly care for your pets.

Hope you can get out and enjoy the the rest of August now that your house is ready for your family summer vacation!

For more valuable information be sure to follow us on Facebook: The Heller Real Estate Group

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Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:25:00 -0700 July / August 2011 San Diego Market Report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/july-august-2011-san-diego-market-report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/july-august-2011-san-diego-market-report

Only here can you get the most in-depth San Diego Market Report from The Heller Real Estate Group.

Scroll through the report below and discover:

  • the latest distressed property trends
  • mortgage rate outlook
  • housing inventory
  • price trends

Then give us a call at 760-632-8408 to learn more about San Diego Real Estate.

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Thu, 19 May 2011 13:25:00 -0700 Chris Heller Interview on KOGO May 18th http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/53673932 http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/53673932

Chris was a special guest yesterday on KOGO to talk about the state of the San Diego real estate market. Enjoy the clip!

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Fri, 13 May 2011 10:38:00 -0700 May/June 2011 Real Estate Report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/mayjune-2011-real-estate-report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/mayjune-2011-real-estate-report

Below you'll find a comprehensive report with the latest market trends for North Coastal San Diego County. You'll discover the latest statistics related to pending home sales, mortgage rates, disresed property, and more.

For specific information on your city or town, contact Heller the Home Seller by visiting www.hellerthehomeseller.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hellerthehomeseller.>

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Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:22:00 -0700 How We Sell Your Home Faster and for the Most Money http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/how-we-sell-your-home-faster-and-for-the-most http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/how-we-sell-your-home-faster-and-for-the-most

Play the video to discover how we not only do we get your home sold, but our track record shows that we sell homes in an average in 40 days!

Plus we net almost 4% more on the sale of your home than the competition. Make sure you watch the video to discover how we also dominate the online advertising world to make sure we capture buyers for your home right away.

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Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:59:00 -0700 March/April 2011 San Diego Market Report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/marchapril-2011-san-diego-market-report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/marchapril-2011-san-diego-market-report

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Below you'll discover the latest market stats for North Coastal San Diego County...including the home and condo sales momentum we're seeing so far this year. You'll also find the latest information on mortgage rates and foreclosures to help you make the best decision this spring!

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Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:48:00 -0700 Why Use a Real Estate Team vs. A Solo Agent? http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/why-use-a-team-vs-a-solo-agent http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/why-use-a-team-vs-a-solo-agent

You may not already realize that there are hundreds of moving parts in every real estate transaction.

Some people discover that when they work with a solo agent, they don't get the time and attention they deserve because that single agent is responsible for those hundreds of moving parts. Many times the home will not sell quickly because the agent doesn't have time to sell it!

That's why many people choose to work with a real estate team. When you choose to work with a team it means that your agent is dedicated only to getting your home sold. Seems like a pretty big difference right?

See the short above to learn about the full advantages of working with a real estate team instead of just one agent.

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Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:46:00 -0700 The 3 Factors That Stop a Home From Selling http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/the-3-things-that-stop-a-home-from-selling http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/the-3-things-that-stop-a-home-from-selling

I wonder if you already know why most agents in San Diego sell only about 4 homes a year when we've sold over 100 homes for 18 straight years?

A lot of it comes down to three factors that can be controlled by working with the right real estate team. What are the three dominant factors that will result in your home being sold (or not being sold)? Watch this short video now to discover what they are!

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Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:13:00 -0800 February/March 2011 Market Trends Report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/februarymarch-2011-market-trends-report http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/februarymarch-2011-market-trends-report

Discover The Real Estate Report for North Coast San Diego County from Heller the Home Seller below! You'll be thrilled to find the latest median home prices, latest mortgage rate outlook, foreclosure statistics, and more!

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Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:57:00 -0800 Ask Chris Heller A Question on Facebook! http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/ask-heller-the-home-seller-on-facebook http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/ask-heller-the-home-seller-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.

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Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:29:00 -0800 Have You Discovered the Carlsbad Patch? http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/have-you-discovered-the-carlsbad-patch http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/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!

 

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Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:40:00 -0800 From Facebook to Twitter and Back Again http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/from-facebook-to-twitter-and-back-again http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/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

 

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Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:45:00 -0800 Why You Should Ignore The Online Real Estate War http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/why-you-should-ignore-the-online-real-estate http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/why-you-should-ignore-the-online-real-estate

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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!

 

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Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:14:00 -0800 We Can't Predict the Future of Real Estate in San Diego http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/we-cant-predict-the-future-of-real-estate-in http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/we-cant-predict-the-future-of-real-estate-in

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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!!!

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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:55:00 -0800 Owning A Home in San Diego Is Still A Good Investment! http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/owning-a-home-in-san-diego-is-still-a-good-in http://hellerthehomeseller.posterous.com/owning-a-home-in-san-diego-is-still-a-good-in

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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.

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