Inventory in Irvine, Orange County is way down and buyer demand is way up! Bottom line, in Irvine, there are just not enough sellable homes for the number of buyers looking which is creating a lot more demand for the great homes that are actually available.  The end result is very simple……multiple buyers submitting offers on the same home which results in sellers are asking for each buyers “highest and best”.  Check out this short video and learn how to submit your “highest and best” offer with confidence!

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It’s no secret that the cost to borrow money is very low right now.  Depending on the type and amount of loan program you choose, most home buyers in the Irvine area are securing interest rates below 4%.  Because of this, I have noticed a trend where most buyers are looking for homes that are already in move in condition rather than a “fixer”.  It makes more sense to buy a home that already has what you need versus buying a home that needs work and spending cash out of pocket after you buy to upgrade!  As a seller, it is important to make sure your home shows at its best when you decide to sell.   As a benefit to the home sellers we work with, we go through a comprehensive “Home Enhancement” checklist to ensure that our clients homes make the best first impression! 

Call Robert Mack – 949-209-7309 or email me at robertmack10@gmail.com with questions, comments, concerns, and/or to schedule a complimentary 45 minute home evaluation with no obligations, and learn what your Irvine home will sell for in today’s market or go to www.irvinerealestatelink.com and request a free over-the-net home evaluation! 

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The homes in Irvine that show the best, are move in ready, easy to show, and priced to sell are most attractive to today’s buyers.  In Irvine the absolute best homes are selling within days of being listed for sale!  With that being said, there are still many overpriced properties that are just sitting around and getting stale, and what I’ve come to find over the years is that there are 3 main reasons why home owners tend to overprice their home when it comes time for them to sell. Check out this video and learn these 3 reasons and take control of your home selling experience!

Call Robert Mack – 949-209-7309 or email me at robertmack10@gmail.com with questions, comments, concerns, and/or to share video ideas!  To learn more about the market value of your Irvine home and request an over-the-net home evaluation for FREE go to http://www.irvinerealestatelink.com/how-much-is-my-home-worth/. Don’t forget to like my facebook page or YouTube channel and keep up with all my real estate videos! 

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If you bought your home between the years of 2000 through 2011, you may be over paying on your property taxes.  Last year over 300,000 home owners requested a re-assessment and over 177,000 requests were approved.  That’s nearly 60% of home owners who were able to successfully lower their yearly property taxes!  Check out this short video and learn how you may qualify to lower your property taxes. 

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Buying a home is never an easy process, especially when it is your first! Robert made me and my husband feel at ease about it! He is very personable and invested in his clients. He and his wife Tania always made the time to take us around to look at properties. They took their time to explain everything very thoroughly to us. We never felt any pressure to buy, as they wanted to make sure that we were 100% happy with the choices we made. Without a doubt, Robert is an excellent agent and I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Jeff & Erika Farless

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Many home buyers in today’s Irvine real estate market scrape together what they can just to have enough for a down payment, so when it comes to closing costs, buyers always ask who pays them!  In most cases, it’s safe to account for anywhere between 2-3% of the overall purchase price when approximating closing costs, and this amount can be a huge burden on a buyer who is limited on funds.  Check out this short video and learn who pays for closing costs and why they are negotiable. 

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In most cases buying a home in Irvine will require some sacrifice unless price is not an issue, but if you are the average buyer, you will have to decide what is important to you and what you are willing to give up to achieve your goals and buy the best home for your buck!  Most buyers are interested in 3 aspects when it comes to buying just the right home.  Check out this video and learn the 3 aspects and take control of your home buying experience by understanding what you need versus what you want! 

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Every home buyer wants to know the answer to the million dollar question!  Is 2012 a good time to buy a home in Irvine Orange County?  We don’t have a crystal ball so depending on who you ask, the answer may differ from one person to the next.  Check out this short video and see if it is a great time for you to buy a home in 2012!

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If you had an unlimited source of funds or you were building a custom designed home, then finding or building your “ideal” dream home is definitely a possibility, but for the average home buyer in the Irvine Orange County area, finding exactly what they are looking for is not very likely.  Most buyers believe that buying a home is a process of selection.  They decide what they want and where they want it, with all the little details vividly in their mind, and in many cases get frustrated or let down because what they envision is just not out there.  So what is the solution?  Determine what you need at a minimum level and find homes that meet that criteria and look through them and eliminate the ones you know won’t work out.  Check out this short video and learn why buying a home is not a process of selection, rather a process of elimination.

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Robert, Thank You so much for helping us find the right home! We were so nervous at the beginning of this all because buying a home is a big investment. One of our friends suggested your name to us who already went through with you. We really appreciate you that you always kept us informed. . We felt so comfortable with you throughout the entire purchase of our home. You are very knowledgeable in the whole process. You are very accessible when we need you to view a home and are very grateful to have you represent us during the buying process .We would definitely recommend you to all our friends and family who are looking for homes!