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FYI - According to California law, the amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each Broker individually and may be negotiable between Seller and Broker.
Why you should choose Us to sell your home!
We charge less to represent you while still offering market rate commissions to the buyer's agent. You win by saving your hard earned equity! The result? You'll have more money in your pocket without sacrificing your home's market exposure. Or use your savings to reduce the sales price to speed up the selling process.
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We know that consumers like you would like to receive commission relief on the sale of your home. We also know that there a thousands of realtors that offer discounts as part of their services.
Even though we discount, they still offer the following assurance:
- We are Licensed Professional Real Estate Agents
- We are realtors from one of the biggest brokerages in the Orange County
- Honest and Trustworthy Real Estate Professionals
Should You Find a Realtor or Be Your Own Agent?
If you are entering the real estate market as a buyer or seller for the first time then you may be asking yourself, How do I find a Realtor? Or maybe even, Do I need a Realtor? This is not always an easy decision to make. The decision to be your own agent or to hire a real estate professional should be based on an examination of your real estate experience and your own unique real estate situation.
If you are selling your home you have the option of being your own real estate agent or hiring a seller's agent to market your home for you. The main advantage of being your own seller's agent is that you don't have to pay a sales commission. The downside to this scenario is that you will need to cover all of the advertising costs for marketing your home, you will need to make time to show your home to potential buyers, and your property will not be listed in an MLS. If you would like a real estate professional to market your home, show it to potential buyers, and list it in an MLS then you should hire a seller's agent.
Finding a Seller’s Agent
If you are trying to sell your home then it is a good idea to enlist the help of a seller's agent. This agent will post your home in the local MLS, they will advertise your property, and they will show your home for you. To find a good seller's agent you have a few options. You can rely on recommendations or you can talk with several real estate agents to see who offers the best commission rates and sales records.
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We are ethical, experienced realtors who have decided not to charge 5 to 6%.
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We offer FULL SERVICE representation that includes:
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All Inspections and Paperwork
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MLS listing, Color Brochures, Community Mailings
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Advertising on 100's of top real estate web sites
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Open houses hosted by agents
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Ad's in the OC Register or local paper
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Our team effectively handles the selling of your home, and saves you money in the process!
We strive to:
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develop long term relationships with our clients
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maximize the exposure of your home by leveraging the collective advertising of the Community
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present content rich listing data to best market your home
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Tax Consequences
YOU PROBABLY ALREADY know that selling your home at a profit provides one of the greatest tax breaks around. Ask your tax advisor to carefully review your situation, however, generally speaking, singles can avoid federal income taxes on gains up to $250,000, and married couples (filing jointly) can exclude up to $500,000. Of course, to qualify you must have owned and used the property as your main residence for at least two of the past five years.
But what if your ownership period was shorter, and you sold last year? Fact is, you could still be eligible for at least a partial break on your 2005 return. Tax law stipulates that if you sold your home because of your job, health considerations or certain unforeseen circumstances (such as a divorce or separation, a pregnancy that results in multiple births or the death of someone whose primary residence is your household), you qualify for a prorated (reduced) gain exclusion. And this prorated exclusion will probably still be enough to shelter your entire gain, as the following example illustrates.
Say you and your spouse sold your home last year after owning it for just 18 months. The reason for the sale: job transfer. Luckily for you, the home was in a hot market and appreciated even during the short time you lived there. Under the prorated gain-exclusion rule, you and your spouse can exclude up to $375,000 of profit on your joint return. Here's the math: You owned and used your old home for 18 months, instead of the required 24. Divide 18 by 24, and you get 75%. Three-quarters of the "normal" $500,000 joint-return allowance equals $375,000. Not too shabby — in most cases, that should be more than enough to completely shelter your gain from any federal tax.
The tax results would be the same if the sale of your home were necessary because of health reasons. (If, for example, you developed chronic knee problems and were forced to sell your two-story colonial and move into a one-story ranch-style home.) Just be sure to get a letter from your doctor to back you up should you get audited. And keep that letter with your permanent tax records. If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale (Click HERE!), pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation. We love to help people purchase homes!
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