I read a post recently discussing how effective holding open houses is these days.  A few years ago that was the best way for a home buyer to find  Los Angeles homes for sale.   Things have changed, and Los Angeles home buyers  are increasing searching online for listings.  Even if they are using the services of a Los Angeles Realtor®,  they continue to use the internet on their own. When something comes up that interests a buyer they generally want to see that property immediately … [Read more...]

According to the National Association of Realtors' 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, home buyers' use of a Realtor® is on the rise. 89% of home buyers used a real estate agent in 2011, a 7.23% increase over the previous year and a 29% increase over 2001.  These figures account for all sales, whether a short sale or even a For Sale by Owner (FSBO).  The reason?  Because buyers increasingly realize they need the help of an agent to help them navigate the complexities of the … [Read more...]

Did that catch your eye?  Unfortunately, leaving investors out of the equation, as a Los Angeles home buyer you are probably not going to find that bargain home you are looking for. Why? Because the real bargains often don't make it to the general market.  They are bought through word-of-mouth or on the courthouse steps.  And, if by some chance a good one slips through, there will be a buying frenzy with multiple offers, making the home no longer a bargain. Also, many of the … [Read more...]