Halloween falls on Tuesday this year, and October 31st is the day for downtown trick-or-treats, costumes, and candy. Our brokerage is participating in the downtown Glendora Trick-or-Treat which is from 10 am – 2 pm. If you don’t have plans, reach out to me and I’ll send you more details. We are handing out candy for 4 hours while hundreds of kids go business to business.
The twelve-foot-tall skeletons are decorating front yards all over Southern California, but in real estate, there are several scarier things than lawn decorations.
Here are 6 Spooky Things in Real Estate:
1 – Hiring a Real Estate Agent who ghosts you. When you hire a KALEO Real Estate agent as REALTOR, you are going to see and hear from them! Nobody wants to sign the contract and be handed off to someone else. Our agents are talking and working through timelines, negotiations, and helping you get to your end goal.
2 – A Home Haunted with Repairs. In Southern California, we’re no strangers to older homes, and older homes often come with deferred maintenance. However, as a buyer, you might find yourself in escrow with a property requiring excessive repairs. When we represent a buyer, we advocate for you to obtain comprehensive information and inspections so that you can make an informed decision, even if it means stepping away from a property that could become a financial nightmare.
3 – The Ghastly Threat of Wire Fraud. It is terrifying how much wire fraud and cyber threats are prevalent in real estate. In our package of forms that buyers and sellers fill out, we always have you sign a Wire Fraud Advisory that explains what types of wire fraud is out there and how to protect yourself. Slow down, verify, and be on your guard!
4 – Photos That Send Chills. When we list a property, we hire a professional photographer and videographer so that your home is beautifully displayed online and in print. The angles, quality, and composition makes all the difference!
5 – The Dreaded High Mortgage Rates. With mortgage rates hitting eight percent, many would-be home buyers are spooked. We sat in on a class a lender did earlier this week and he shed light that there are still opportunities for creative financing. The best way to get a sure answer about what your financing options are is by talking to a lender.
6 – Sitting on the Market. When you are in a shifting real estate market or coming into winter, you don’t want your property to be overpriced — if time matters to you. When you overprice your property, not only do you not have the right buyers looking at your property but it also increases the days on the market which carries a stigma with a lot of markets.
What scares you about real estate?
However you are celebrating Halloween this year — on your couch, taking grandkids or kids trick-or-treating, or at a party — we wish you a safe and fun evening!
