Okay, so it’s only a radio show, but hey, I am COMPLELTEY convinced that any of us can dramatically improve our businesses, our outlooks, our health and our skills by listening to the brilliance these great people share. Seriously, these are folks give us FREE advice to help our lives and Baby, it doesn’t get any better than that!

So Please tune in (or catch a past podcast) at www.InLoveWithSacto.com here’s the guest I’ve got for you:

Mark Ayers, Business Coach, helped with some awesome tips for professionals. Mark will be coming on the show periodically to help us with timely issues in our businesses and our lives.

Eric Lofholm, National Sales Trainer, rocked our world with some really unique sales strategies. He even gave listeners a $499 FREE GIFT…just tune in and listen to the URL and go fetch your freebie!

Hal Elrod (on 3/17), a miracle in the making! Hal was in a horrible accident…well, I’ll let him tell you the rest, but suffice it to say that it’s a miracle he’s even alive and he’s got some great advice and inspiration to share with us.

Tony Gates (on 3/24) a Branding Expert is going to help Sacramento (& beyond) professionals learn how to spruce up their images and make a name for themselves in any industry.

Dr. Dennis Crawford (on 3/31) is our featured and regular natural health care professional and this week we’ll focus on “Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking.” We’ll also have Victor Jenkins talk a bit about Toastmasters.

(most shows start with me and my side-kick, Ed “The Money Man” Wacaster, covering real estate updates—and be sure to hear our rockin good show intro!)

Real Estate:

If you want to stay in the know about Sacramento real estate, subscribe to my blog at www.InLoveWIthSacto.tv. Every day of the week you can find legislative updates, market trends, Sacramento sale stats, help for buyers and sellers, and even useful information for homeowners. Besides, you can watch my fun videos that I post a few times a week.

I’m happy to announce that I’m a certified short sale and distressed property specialist, and this was no overnight class! My goal is to help Sacramento home owners stay in their homes, if at all possible, through loan modifications or refinancing, but if that’s not an option, then a short sales is much better than a foreclosure. My expertise and caring can make this effort a little less painful. And in some cases, people are able to turn around and buy another house in just a matter of months!
Finally, feel free to check out my Sacramento Home-Search site at www.BuyinSacto.com . You can sign up for a listing alert to see the second hot new homes hit the MLS in your area of interest, and you can also request a free CMA (see what your home is worth).

Wishing you all a very happy March….Spring is in the air in Sacramento and I’ve been walking around my Carmichael neighborhood whenever I can squeeze a few minutes in!

PS
If you know anyone that would make a great guest for my radio show, OR, a business in our community that would like to be highlighted, just give me a buzz.

ta ta for now!

Tamara

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In California, a counter offer automatically voids the original contract if that’s how the other party wishes to handle it. However, with multiple counter offers it means that the bank is considering more than just your offer; it is giving all the prospective buyers it countered the opportunity to sweeten the pot. While money is certainly a  driving factor, there may be other things that entice an asset manager such as an all cash buyer or a short escrow period.

That said, I advise my clients to carefully consider counter offer as the serious business they are. If my buyers really want the property, they may just, if able, want to accept the counter offer (assuming it’s reasonable). Because remember, once you counter a counter, you are essentially saying, “No, but what about this idea?”

Buying foreclosures can get a bit complicated. Be sure you have an excellent agent on your side to help your navigate through all the ups and downs, ins and outs. Hey, someone like me!

Enjoy!

Tamara

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It’s important to understand that because of all the foreclosures on the market right now, meaning, there’s a ton of inventory, that ALL prices are being driven down, not just foreclosures.  It’s also important to remember that many foreclosed properties are in dire need of repair. It might be as simple as new paint and carpet, or it could be thousands in dry rot and structural work. The banks generally don’t want to pay for these repairs, hence the lower the price so that the buyer can assume the cost of repairs.

While there are thousands of banks and they all do things their own way, most banks are not paying for repairs. They will have the house “trashed” (take away the garbage and debris left behind), but that’s pretty much it. The caveat, however, is that I’ve seen a few banks that will actully go in an upgrade or clean up the property in an effort to get top dollar.

Another thing to be aware of is that foreclosed properties might get listed at a super low price. This is done to promote a quick sale. In my own experiences, I have seen these super low prices result in flurry of offers (the intention of the bank) and the property might sell for well above asking price.

The truth is, there has never been a better time to buy a home. Our Sacramento inventory is replete with houses to fit all needs and price ranges.

I hope you enjoy this short video that shares these same ideas. For help finding the perfect Sacramento home for you, call me! Tamara Dorris, 916-482-5834 or email me at Tamara2@surewest.net

Thanks!
Tamara

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You’ll want to tune in, starting Monday April 23rd at 9-10 AM for an upbeat way to start your week.

Part Sacramento Real Estate, Part Local Business & Events and ALL positive. Each week I’ll feature a main guest who can help us shift our thinking or our life, or both!
Join me at www.InLoveWithSacto.com!!

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