Lorelle Kitzmiller

Homebuyers Who Hesitate — May Lose!

In today’s real estate market, homes that are competitively priced, tastefully staged, and in “move-in” condition –  WILL sell quickly and for top dollar!  When you find a home that meets your specific search criteria and you immediately find yourselves “in love” with the home — it is time to take immediate action — hesitation may be your ultimate downfall.

AKA Mrs Buyer

I received a call yesterday from a very sweet woman (aka Mrs.  Buyer) who advised me that she and her husband absolutely loved one of my listings in Glendora, California.  She continued by sharing that once they walked into the Open House, I hosted a little over a  week ago, that they knew it was the perfect home for them! Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: hesitation, homebuyers

Glendora Homebuyer’s With Cash Are Not Guaranteed A Mortgage Loan!

Money Talks

Normally, as the old saying goes ,“Money talks and @&%# walks”, holds true …

Except when some potential Glendora home buyers are trying to obtain a mortgage loan to purchase their dream home.

Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Recently, I have been encountering more and more potential home buyers who for all intents and purposes appear to be the “perfect” candidate for a mortgage loan.  Some of their characteristics are: Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: mortgage loans, pre-approved

How’s The Glendora Real Estate Market? Inquisitive Minds Want To Know!

If you are like millions of other people — you are wondering about whether it is a good time to buy or sell a home. On a daily basis, I am asked by clients, friends, and family members, “how’s the real estate market?”  I happen to love this question! My answer will always depend on whether you are wearing the hat of a:

• Seller
• Buyer and/or Investor
• Just making conversation.

In an effort to keep this post relatively simple, I have decided to direct my focus this post on Sellers.  I have also elected to use Glendora’s real estate market, from August 2009 – August 2010, as my case study. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: glendora, list a home, market comparison, real estate

FHA Or No FHA – Sellers, Your Listing Agent In Glendora Should Know!

Imagine You Are…

The proud owner of a condominium and/or townhome and have decided that it is time to sell your proud possession of joy.  You entrust the listing with an agent that you hold in high regard and expect that it will sell expeditiously and at top dollar.

What many of you don’t expect is that you will be inconvenienced by viewing appointments with buyers, who are pre-approved for a mortgage loan, and yet do not have the ability to purchase your home.

Why would a pre-approved buyer not able to purchase the unit – the answer may be as simple as your condominium complex is not FHA approved.  If you are curious as to how this can be avoided…the answer is relatively simple… Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: fha, fha approved, fha facts, finding fha approved, glendora, listing agent

Toilet Seat Lid Up Or Down…It Matters If Your A Home Seller In Glendora

How To Ruin A Good MLS Picture

I guess the answer depends upon who you ask.  In my personal opinion the answer is emphatically “YES”!

As a Realtor specializing in residential real estate throughout the San Gabriel Foothills Communities, I am continually amazed each time I pull up a property that has been posted in the Multiple Listings Systems of a home that boasts numerous photographs to enhance the buyer’s interest.  As I am viewing all of the photos and impressed with the home’s design and upgrades, I come across a photo of the beautifully remodeled bathroom that is every woman’s dream, to include a fireplace next to the huge sunken Jacuzzi tub…then as I move my eyes a little to the left I find myself starring down a toilet bowl. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: feng shui, mls pictures, property pictures, selling your home, toilet