5 posts tagged “ken glidewell”
In two weeks I will be attending the annual "Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2007" conference.
This annual pilgrimage of 'real estate technologists' has grown in attendance due to the changing climate around real estate technology offerings.
Many of you already know that I have positioned myself as real estate expert but also a real estate technologist in every way. Currently I am testing three (3) new applications that provide a better user (buyer/seller) experience utilizing the latest technologies applied to the real estate industry.
And my clients have responded. I am winning more listings and have a better web presence than a majority of my peers.
If there is such a thing as "open source" for real estate information I would support that philosophy. Because I have found that the Bay Area clientel are very sophisticated and conduct a vast amount of due diligence. That is precisely the client I seek.
So if you would like a review of the show please contact me between the 8th and 15th of August for a complete update. I can't wait!!
For more informatiom go to: http://www.SFLuxuryProperties.com or http://www.realestateconnect.com
In San Francisco, my buyers often ask: "Hey Ken, Who pays what?"...on the closing.
Here is an attempt at putting together a list of typical expenses when buying a property here.
- Property Inspections - Pest, Structural, Contractors, Chimney etc...
- Title Insurance Fees
- Escrow Fees
- New Loan Fees - application, appraisal & doc. prep
- Hazard Insurance
- Pro rated property taxes
- Notary Fee
- Document prep Fee - photocopies
- Overnight Delivery Fee
- Pro rated Condo HOA fee
- Condo HOA Move-In fee
- Recording Fees
That covers the majority of the ones I have seen on a consistent basis.
For more information just email me at: kglidewell@pacunion.com
or visit my website: http://www.SFLuxuryProperties.com
Over the last week or so I have noticed an increase in the interest rates being offfered by direct lenders as well as by mortgage brokers.
If you are getting ready to make an offer or are preparing to refinance an existing loan talk with your lender and see if you can "lock" the rate for say 30, 45 or 60 days. Sometimes this is helpful especially in a rising interest rate market.
But ask if there is a fee to do so!!
Enjoy your weekend!!
For more information go to my website: http://www.SFLuxuryProperties.com
This past Sunday's SF Chronicle finally wrote the story that SF consumers needed to hear. Albeit a few months after I pronounced a heated market here in my blog.
Sales are brisk and multiple offers are common. While current resale inventory is low by standard comparison there seems to be an abundance of interested buyers.
The only issue I see are the poorly maintained properties or the overpriced properties but that is the norm for any market.
Once again, the philosophy that real estate is local holds true. Have fun this week it's beautiful out there!!
This is the first installment of what I hope will be many updates and perspectives of "How I see" the San Francisco Real Estate market.
My opinion will be based on my in the streets perspective of what is going on with both buyers and sellers of San Francisco residential properties.This up to the minute analysis may have a selective topic depending on with whom and where I am working in the market at that particular time.
This could be a condo in South Beach or the Marina or it could be a house in the Richmond district or Noe Valley. Just depends on where my clients lead me at the time.
I will start with a general opinion of what is happening with the latest MLS systems and where that may be headed in the near term.
San Francisco home buyers are unique in that they are very savvy when it comes to searching for properties online. You are a demanding bunch that has an expectation that a real estate agent only searches property and that the buyer can do just as good a job as the agent given the current mls technology.
Although that may be true in many cases a proficient agent will have a current in depth knowledge of how to search properties both online and within their network of real estate agents, both locally and regionally. These networks are invaluable and any rookie agent or out of area agent is handicapped when competing aganist the more seasoned agent locally.
But the combination of experience needs to be linked with the technical capability of an agent as well. Some agents are just getting email, oddly enough. How do you say "behind-the-times"??
Anyway, to the point. Many of the Northern California MLS systems are working towards having a collabrative system by mid-year 2007. So be on the forefront of knowledge especially if you are looking to invest in the small apartment market regionally.
That is it for today. More soon but if you need to reach me before then try emailing me at: kglidewell@pacunion.com
