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        <author>bcre@me.com (Sam Smith)</author>
        <title>San Clemente Seller Motivated Homes For Sale</title>
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The real estate market is constantly changing, especially over the last 8 years. nbsp;We have seen a real spike in real estate prices but the San Clemente real estate market is seasonal so our high selling season starts in January and usually continues through mid September. nbsp;In the fall and winter months through Christmas the market can be relatively slow, and this even magnified more as the presidential elections have everyone in a holding pattern. nbsp;Some of the best deals can be found in these 4 months with sellers that need to sell their home. nbsp;These seller motivated homes have the potential to be good opportunities for buying a home at a good price. nbsp;There are certain things to look for when buying a home in San Clemente.


First, know your comps. nbsp;Your real estate agent should be able to send you a list of sold properties in the immediate area where the home you are interested is located. nbsp;Comparable sold properties should only be looked at going back six months since appraisers typically go back this far when assessing the value. nbsp;Its important to compare similar properties and take in to consideration the upgrades or deficiencies the home may have compared to the home you would like to buy. nbsp;Once you have a ballpark of what the home is worth be prepared to put in a strong offer slightly lower than market value to see what kind of deal you can get. nbsp;Make sure you have a letter from you lender showing that you are qualified to purchase the home and include that with your offer.


Sometimes sellers are motivated to sell for a variety of reasons. nbsp;Job transfer, divorce, moving out of state are always motivating factors that cause sellers to want to sell their home. nbsp;Its important to consider other motivating influences that you may not be able to see. nbsp;Neighborhood noise, slope problems and general defects in the house may also be factors in wanting to sell. nbsp;Do your due diligence in checking out the area and home before you write up an offer. nbsp;Ask a lot of questions if you can to the owners agent, neighbors and even the homeowner if you get a chance. nbsp;The more information you can find out about a property the better negotiating power you will have.


Finally, use the seasonal market here in San Clemente to your advantage. nbsp;The months of October, November and December are excellent months to buy a home. nbsp;Come the first of the year the market typically gets very busy with many buyers realizing they must buy for tax purposes. nbsp;The only downside to buying this time of year is the low inventory of homes on the market. nbsp;Most sellers will take their home off the market during this time due to the low activity and usually re-list them starting in January and February. nbsp;For additional questions regarding the real estate market here in San Clemente please dont hesitate to call us at 949-204-5110.






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