Cheers To 2023: Here Is What We Can Do For You

Cheers! Can you believe we are nearly a week into the new year? Is 2023 starting off the way you hoped it would be? Are you still lingering in the chaos and comfort of being surrounded by family for the holidays? Is all your décor down and spring-cleaning planning in the works? Are your health & fitness resolutions in full swing (or being sabotaged by the candy and cookies abound!)?

No matter how your year has started, our Homes of Silicon Valley team wishes you nothing but health, happiness and a life you love in the weeks and months ahead. While real estate is what we do, creating lifestyles that people love is what we are passionate about. We wanted to kick-off this year by reminding our clients, friends & colleagues what we do and how we help.

It’s no secret that we support buyers, sellers and investors in their real estate goals. But we are proud to provide first-class client care that is not limited to helping people buy and sell only. Here are some things you may not know we do:

1)      Educate & empower first-time buyers with steps to prepare for buying a home

2)      Strategize with move-up buyers on the timing and financing aspects of selling one home while searching for another

3)      Share a lifetime of knowledge on the pros, cons and features of the dozens of Silicon Valley micro-markets

4)      Support potential sellers on what the marketing and home preparation options would be if they listed their home

5)      Send targeted mailers to seek specified property types that our buyers are looking for

6)      Manage the listing preparation process for sellers to minimize the stress of putting your home on the market

7)      Connect new & existing homeowners with vetted referrals for all types of home renovations, repairs, remodeling and landscaping

8)      Answer questions about the market today and projections for tomorrow based on local and regional data, as well as factors related to your current lifestyle, neighborhood and needs

9)      Guide a no-obligation needs assessment on where you are at and where you hope to be, accounting for short-and long-term goals

10)   Complimentary home valuations – whether you plan to sell this year or not

That last service is an important one and often under-utilized. Nearly every homeowner wants (and has a right to know!) what their home is really worth today. That is why certain online estimates have become so popular from real estate sites. However, please note that pulling up your home’s value on Redfin or Zillow is unlikely to be an accurate reflection of your individual home’s current value. There are simply too many specific factors that an online algorithm cannot account for – that a real human can!

Here at Homes of Silicon Valley, our custom and no-obligation home valuations start with an online form – and end with a real set of human eyes with nearly 25 years of Silicon Valley real estate experience. Whether you are thinking of selling this year or in a few… this link from our team is the ideal way place to start.

While the spring market may feel very far away, the industry standard is for the first listings to hit right after the Super Bowl. There may be some more hesitation this year than we have seen in years past because of rates and inflation – however, there is a way to maximize your opportunities taking that into account. Please do not hesitate to reach out; our commitment is to do the next right thing for you at all times, whether that means making a move or not.

Warmest regards & best wishes to you & yours,

Mark Barber

Homes of Silicon Valley, A Division of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

License #: 01220031

Phone: 408-290-0072

Email: mark@homesofsv.com