74% of home purchase contracts contain contingencies.

The 2019 Realtor Confidence Index Survey says 74% of home purchasing contracts contain contingencies, with the most common ones pertaining to home inspections, getting a acceptable appraisal, and obtaining a loan.

That means 26% of buyer home purchasing contracts do not contain any contingencies at all.

Sellers LOVE non-contingent offers.

That means that if the buyer backs out of the deal, for whatever reason, the buyer could lose their deposit to the seller (usually 3% of the purchase price).

Wouldn't you find a non-contingent offer appealing if you were selling your home?

Just Sold!

In December 2018, I showed my clients this beautiful home. They fell in love with the property and I was able to facilitate the purchase for them at $1,075,000.

Just 8 months later, they unexpectedly had to put the home up for sale. We knew the market went up over the previous 8 months... but how much? We decided to list the home at $1,090,000. At our limited showing open house (2:00pm - 2:30pm), we had 25 buyers sign in. Each of those buyers brought a couple of friends/family members with them. We counted about 80 people that had lined up in the street outside the home. It looked like a block party!

In the end, we received 5 offers. After a fierce negotiating battle among the buyers, a wonderful family (my clients that I brought to tour the home), ended up winning the property. The selling price was $1,155,000. That's an $80,000 profit for the sellers in just 8 months!

Keep in mind, no remodeling had been done to the home over the 8 month period. My buyers said they saw my marketing video (OakmontWoods.com) and were intrigued by the back story I gave about the community. I am very happy all worked out for the sellers, and that I was able to bring another great family to the Oakmont Woods community.

Pending home sales are up 8%

California saw a 3.1% uptick in pending home sales in August, an increase of 8% from a year ago.

Economists say home sales are forecasted to rise in the coming months and into 2020.

I think their prediction will be correct!

Home just sold for $85k more than it was bought for only 8 months ago

I represented both the seller and buyer on this property!

The sellers are sad to see this property go, but they told me they are very happy with the outcome.

The buyers are thrilled to be moving into such a exclusive neighborhood.

I am happy both parties were able to successfully achieve their goal!

Daniel, what's the best deal in Burbank?

Quiet, upscale, and best of all... you can keep a horse in your backyard!

This home is located in one of the best areas in Burbank.

Because this property is a fixer-upper, it's great opportunity to get into this neighborhood at a major discount.

That's why this is my favorite home to come on to the Burbank market this week!

When do we hand over possession of the home to the new buyer?

Let's say an unexpected emergency comes up and you, the seller, must now stay at your property longer than what you agreed to when you initially accepted the buyer's offer to purchase your home.

You and the buyer, during escrow, can make an amendment to the contract to change the day when you hand over possession of your home.

As long as it's put in writing in a amendment and signed off on by all parties involved, possession of the property can change hands on whatever day everyone agrees to.

Possession of your home must be turned over by 6pm.

The standard real estate purchase contract states that possession of a property from seller to buyer must be turned over by 6pm on the day escrow closes.

So even if you record, and close escrow at 8am in the morning, the seller is still allowed to remain at the property until 6pm.

Keep in mind a standard contract can be changed.

As long as the buyer and seller agree, the seller could stay in possession for days... months... years... the entire life of the seller... whatever is agreed upon.

What is a "recording"?

You officially become the owner of the home once recording takes place.

Recording, AKA having the title of the property put in the new buyer's name, can happen any time between 8am-6pm.

You are not allowed to have the keys to the property before recording has taken place (unless the owner has given permission).

What happens as we get closer to escrow closing?

All of these events take place within 5 days of closing escrow on your property.

Since you know this will be a busy time, make sure you plan and request time off of work as soon as possible.

Have home prices gone up in value in 2019?

Every price point is different, obviously; but I am hoping that this example gives you a general idea about what has been going on with home prices so far in 2019.

As usual, I do expect a slowdown in the 4th quarter of the year (October, November, December)... that happens evey single year.

The market will then pick up again in January.

There's been a home buying frenzy in LA over the last 30 days.

I don't care about the article you just read discussing recent home selling data... this is what's really happening... this is how deals are going down in the Los Angeles area RIGHT NOW!

Below are the number of offers I have received on my personal listings over approximately the last 30 days.

The stats below will give you an inside look at the current market in the LA area.

6 offers - 4610 Densmore Avenue #9, Encino. Sold $15k above asking price.

3 offers - 7288 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles. Initially was in escrow for $35K above asking price, but because of extensive repairs needed to the home discovered during the inspection period, this property was sold $5k over asking price.

3 offers - 4610 Densmore Ave #11, Encino. Sold $10k over asking price.

5 offers - 3640 Emanuel Drive, Glendale. Still in escrow and can't disclose the exact price... but we are well over $1.1 million.

I can't speak on the activity other agents are getting, but I hope this info helps you to navigate LA's real estate market.

LA housing construction is surging.

Builders in Los Angeles County are on track to complete 9,400 new homes before the end of the year.

The 9,400 units of housing on the way in the second half of 2019 is higher than the number of units constructed in all of 2018... or 2017.

Best deal in Burbank

If you are a single buyer and earn between $58,450 - $61,400 the city of Burbank is ready to give you a great deal on a loan.

They will give you a second loan in the amount of $148,600 and you don't have to pay ANY INTEREST on that loan.

What?!

The income restrictions are tight, but if you qualify, that's a great deal.

That's why this is the best deal right now in Burbank.

I want to be your friend's real estate agent. What do I have to do to make that happen?

Text me at 818-445-7953.

Thank you!

What does "best and final offer" mean?

When selling your home, a buyer may present a "best and final" purchase offer.

Normally I would say that you should take this very serious and really take it as the buyer's "best and final" offer.

But there is no law that states that the "best and final" offer is set in stone.

If you don't like the buyer's "best and final" offer you should still present them with a counter offer.

You never know, maybe the buyer will sleep on it and change their mind in the morning.

It's worth a shot!

What's the worst that can happen? The buyer says no... that's it.

If that happens, you move on to the next buyer.