19 Aug 2011

Confused About the New CA Carbon Monoxide Requirement?

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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CARBONMONOXIDEDETECTORS-SDAR.pdf (87 KB)
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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.

5 Aug 2011

8 Ways to Prepare your Home for Summer Vacation

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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!

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11 Jul 2011

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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19 May 2011

Chris Heller Interview on KOGO May 18th

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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13 May 2011

May/June 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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MayJune2011REReport.pdf (479 KB)
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1 Apr 2011

How We Sell Your Home Faster and for the Most Money

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.

30 Mar 2011

March/April 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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23 Mar 2011

Why Use a Real Estate 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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17 Mar 2011

The 3 Factors 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!

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.