Need to be Motivated to Perform Better?

How To get Motivated to Perform Better?

By, Veronica Cabrera

June, 30 2012

Many times I feel exhausted, even though I have so much more to do. Or better said, most of the time, I create a busy schedule for myself because I want to be excellent at what I do. But, what if I just don't feel like doing it? What should I do? Should I just leave it for the next day or should I push myself to do what I do not feel like doing at the time? I have found a better way. I think of the positive things that will happen when I begin my list of things to do. Then I start by doing the easier and most urgent things, followed by the most time consuming, and difficult tasks. I think of all the benefits of finishing my list. I think of my clients and how happy they will be, once I find them a place to live. I think of my children being proud of me. Lastly, in case I still don't have the energy to keep going, I consider watching a motivational video. That really boosts me up and improves my attitude and mood.

 
Veronica Cabrera, Realtor
Huntington Beach, CA
veronicasreohomes.com
veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com
(714) 809-6521
R.E. Lic. #0143140

People of Huntington Beach CA

Residents of Huntington Beach CA

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 29 2012

I am a new resident of the City of Huntington Beach and new Realtor in the area. To get to know people, I do open houses. So far, I have had very good experiences with the residents of this city.
They are very nice and well educated (generally speaking)

Therefore, I would like to show my appreciation to the people of Huntington Beach and Congratulate them for having such a welcoming environment as well as nice place for me to live and run my business.
 I am a proud resident of Huntington Beach!

If you are planning on Moving, Please consider relocating to Huntington Beach.

I can help you find a place!

 

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor
Huntington Beach, CA
veronicasreohomes.com
veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com
(714) 809-6521
R.E. Lic. #0143140

What is a Broker Price Opinion (BPO)?

What is a Broker Price Opinion (BPO)?

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 28 2012

Lenders order BPO's (Broker Price Opinion)
to estimate the value of any property that is in process of a loan modification, short sale or foreclosure.
It is usually used instead of an appraisal.

BPO's are less expensive than an appraisal and are performed by real estate agents.
A BPO is not an Appraisal!

We realtors are hired to do these reports. Agents who decide to do them can have the proper training by signing up with the National Association of Broker Price Opinion, NABPOP. This training will help the agent provide professional, efficient and good quality reports. Lenders, asset managers, and BPO companies are very strict. 

They like to see these type of certifications.

If a person is in the process of doing a loan modification, short sale or his/her property is in foreclosure, expect the lender to order a BPO report. It is always nice for the agent to have a cooperative owner and listing agent when the BPO is required. Lenders give a very limited time to perform the report, so promptness is very important.

Most of the time, the BPO is under the lender's expenses. It is always beneficial for the listing agent to be present at the time of the inspection to provide necessary information such as, HOA's information or problems with the property.
This will help the BPO person do the necessary adjustments.

 

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

 

 

Houses For Sale in Huntington Beach CA

Available Properties in Huntington Beach CA

By, Veronica Cabrera

June, 24 2012

Dear Friends, I decided to move from Anaheim, California to Huntington Beach, California to live and sell Real Estate. I love Anaheim, but after 20 yrs, a change was necesary. Starting today, I am a resident and Realtor in the City of Huntington Beach! I am so excited! I am ready to meet new people, businesses, and obviously sell real estate.
To my current/plast clients and friends from Anaheim, I love you guys and I will be there for you as always!

I checked the inventory in the MLS to find out what was available. According to the MLS statistics, the average sale price is in the $598,000's with minimum of $90,000 sale price for a one bedroom condominium and maximum of $1,000,000 property with 6 bedrooms and 7 baths, 3500 sqft living space.
(Please see the chart below)

230 properties were found Active. The search only includes standard, flip or reo propeties under $1,000,000.

I hope you find this information useful.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Active - 230 Properties Found
	Bedrooms	Baths	Square Feet	List Price	LP/SqFt	Sale Price	SP/SqFt	SP/LP	SP/OLP	DOM
Min	0	1	416	$90,000	$87.21	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	1
Avg	3.0	2.50	1715	$598,876	$370.27	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	87
Max	6	7	3500	$999,900	$1,358.17	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	847

Summary - 230 Properties Found
	Bedrooms	Baths	Square Feet	List Price	LP/SqFt	Sale Price	SP/SqFt	SP/LP	SP/OLP	DOM
Min	0	1	416	$90,000	$87.21	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	1
Avg	3.0	2.50	1715	$598,876	$370.27	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	87
Max	6	7	3500	$999,900	$1,358.17	$0	$0.00	0.00%	0.00%	847

Understand The Living Trust

Importance of Understanding Living Trust

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 21 2012

Knowing how to hold title when a person buys a property is very important.

This could help you avoid future problems in case something unexpected happens.

It is one of the most important things for a buyer to know.  

There are different ways of holding title:

1. Single Man or Woman
2. A Married Man or Woman as His or Her Sole And Separate Property
3. A Register Domestic Partner as His or Her Sole and Separate Property
4. Community Property
5. Community Property with Rights of Survivorship
6. Joint Tenancy
7. Tenancy in Community 

How do we know what is the difference and what is best?
It is not the job of a realtor or escrow officer to decide or advise the buyer
because we are not attorneys and can not give legal advise. 

   For me, as real estate representative of a buyer, it is crucial to make sure that my buyers are well informed. I like to recommend my clients to the professionals. I have my list of professional contacts who are willing to work with me and my clients to help them understand the difference in order to make the right decision.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Huntington Beach, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Short Sales, Short Sales and More Short Sales

Short Sales, Challenging Transactions

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 19 2012

Short Sales, Short Sales, and more Short Sales ... a very meticulous process, according to lenders who attended the REO expo conference, we are going to see more and more short sales approved in the following months or years.

Lenders stated that they are trying to avoid foreclosure. They encourage short sales instead.

Some transactions are run smoothly and quickly but others are long and confusing.

I have one transaction right now, in which we have been waiting for 3 weeks for the bank to order the appraisal.
I asked for the file to be escalated.

On the other hand, I received a short sale approval from this bank who did not order an interior appraisal
(I guess, they ordered a drive by)
The Bank paid full commission, gave credit to the buyer and HAFA credit to the seller!

How about that?   I can do those transactions all day long!

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Low Mortgage Interest Rates

Low Interest Rates For 2012

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 18 2012

Even though home prices are increasing, interest rates may still remain low for the rest of the year.

According to Amy Hoak's Home Economics 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-mortgage-rates-are-so-low-2012-06-18?mod=wsj_share_tweet

We have a shortage of inventory, but we should be able to find a suitable place to each of our buyers. I found out that standard sales, reos and flips are the best to negotiate. 

Today, I was able to open escrow in an equity sale for a nice lady who has been trying to find a property for the last 3 months. With a 30 day escrow, she should be able to finally take advantage of these historically low mortgage rates and low home prices.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor
Huntington Beach, CA
veronicasreohomes.com
veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com
(714) 809-6521
R.E. Lic. #0143140

Anaheim Chamber Of Commerce

Anaheim Chamber of Commerce

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 17 2012

I am a proud member of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. I have met very nice business owners from whom I learned and shared business practices and ideas. I would like to mention the following companies because you can always use their service.

Rick Babur, MBA-BSME, SOLTEC AMERICA is a solar panel installation company. Installing a solar system can be very beneficial for any homeowner to save money and help the environment.

I also met Kadie Karcher from Legal Shield. I actually signed up for this legal service because in this industry, real estate, we will always need an attorney to consult with. I highly recomend this service. It is economic and very important to have.

I met Fernando Izagurre form Jardines y Funeraria DEL ANGEL, Fernando is in Bellflower CA, but they have many locations all over the place. They sell funeral services and plans. I don't have to mention that we all will at a certain point be in need of their service for either personal or family matters.

Lastly, I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity of meeting and working with other professionals through the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Huntington Beach, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Prestige California Realty

Realtor to Hire in Hercules, CA

By, Veronica Cabrera

June 14, 2012

Keenan Howard is a real estate professional in Hercules, CA. He is a proud REO Agent who also represents regular/ standard sales. I had the pleasure of meeting him at an reo convention in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a nice and kind person who you will want to do business with!

If you need to sell or buy a property in the area of Hercules, CA, Call him. 

I highly recommend him!

his website is: 

www.fullhousereoserving.com 

 

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Economy in USA

Economy Status in USA

by Veronica Cabrera

June, 14 2012

Mark Fleming, chief economist for Corelogic, states that the economy is still very uncertain. He presented foreclosure rates, unemployment levels and expectations of our future economy. 

Statistics showed that foreclosures have declined since last year. They are expecting the market to improve. 

Short sales are lately becoming more popular than foreclosures.
It is expected that lenders will support short sales more than any other strategy of home sales.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor
Huntington Beach, CA
veronicasreohomes.com
veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com
(714) 809-6521
R.E. Lic. #0143140

 

Meeting Realtors From All Over USA

Meeting Realtors From All Over USA

by Veronica Cabrera

June, 14 2012

I am meeting a lot of agents from all over USA in the Reo Expo in Fort Worth, TEXAS.

For a list of them and appreciation you can visit my account in Active Rain.
(The link is located on the right side of this site)

Many of them are very successful agents and experts in the real estate market, yet they took the time to talk to me and give me tips and advice about the market.
This information is very much appreciated! I thank them all.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor
Huntington Beach, CA
veronicasreohomes.com
veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com
(714) 809-6521
R.E. Lic. #0143140

 

REO Expo 2012 Fort Worth, Texas

REO Expo 2012 Texas

by Veronica Cabrera

June, 10 2012

I am leaving to Fort Worth, Texas tomorrow, Monday June 11, 2012. There is going to be an REO Conference. Asset Managers, Lenders, Preservation Companies, Realtors, Real Estate Attorneys and many others will be attending because they want to learn and share ideas about the real estate market. This conference is mostly related to the process of foreclosures. I like to attend because I learn more about the economy, laws, and anything related to real estate. That way I am well informed, up to date and prepared to help my clients the best way possible. I will be back on Friday, so wish me good luck on my trip!

Thank you for reading.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Open House Standard Sale

Open House Standard Sale

By Veronica Cabrera

June, 9 2012

****OPEN HOUSE Sat 6/9 and Sun 6/10 from 11am-4pm****

Beautiful remodeled home 3Bd/2Br. Freshly painted inside/outside, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, recessed lighting, new appliances, new fixtures, new wall furnace, new water heater, new double pane windows, travertine floor, crown moulding, new granite vanities. Enclosed permitted patio room adds an additional 240sqft of living space can be used as a family room. Close distance to South Coast Plaza, freeway and schools. Fantastic private cul de sac location.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Properties Are Selling Fast

Properties Are Selling Fast

by Veronica Cabrera

June, 5 2012

California Association of Realtors published the above chart stating that there are multiple offers for most "for sale" properties. This means that we can sell your property quickly and at the highest value, according to the market. It is a great time to sell because buyers are getting great loan programs with super low interest rates.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140