Residential Real Estate in Pleasanton is the topic of the upcoming Town Hall Meeting to be held Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00 – 9:00. A Panel of experts will provide insight as to the state of the market. This event will be held at the Veterans Hall in Pleasanton and is hosted by The City of Pleasanton, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, Pleasanton Weekly and the Bay East Association of REALTORS®. The event is open to the public at no cost to attend.

The following evening, Thursday May 28,  Kurt Kessler of Pleasanton Mortgage and Rhonda Fee of Realty World Town & Country are holding a FREE Home Buyer Seminar at 6:30 PM at The Rose Hotel in Pleasanton

The seminar is designed to answer many of your questions including:

• The difference between REO, Bank Owned and Short Sale Properties.
• The new role the FHA plays in both the mortgage and real estate markets.
• Seller concessions…What are they, how can they help YOU buy a home?
• Pre-approval vs. Pre-qualified…What’s the difference?
• Credit Scores and How to Improve them!
• Understanding the Stimulus Plan’s $8,000 Tax Credit for qualifying income (ends Dec. 1, 2009)
• Why we have “artificially” low interest rates and what might be next?
• The home/loan buying process and strategies

There is NO COST to attend, but space is limited. To make your reservation, please contact Rhonda Fee at 925.200.0827 or email rhonda. mailto:rhonda@rhondafee.com.

 Pleasanton homes are very desired. As a homeowner, when thinking of selling in any area, there are a few very important things to keep in mind. Choosing the Realtor is one of the most important aspects of the transaction. If you don’t have a referral from a trusted source, there are a few things to keep in mind.

• It would be wise to interview at least 3 realtors. Ask lots questions and ask for past client contact information. Take the time to make a couple of calls to their past clients. You’ll probably learn all you need to know by having a short conversation.
• Secondly, Google the name of the agent. See what you might come up with. Good or bad, it’s useful information!
• What kind of marketing are you being promised? Get samples!
• What kind of internet exposure will you receive? This is SO important in today’s selling market. Will YOUR property be listed on at least 30 + of the most commonly used real estate portals? This is a must have!
• Does the agent provide a virtual tour?
• Does the agent provide a web commercial for YOUR specific property?

Once you’ve made the decision on the Realtor, the pricing is of the utmost importance. Your trusted professional will be able to provide you with comparables to help you understand the pricing strategy. Starting high and chasing the market down doesn’t work, so don’t let your agent overprice your home! That is the number one way to fail at selling.

These are just a few things to keep in mind when searching for the right professional to sell your home.

In order to better understand the current real estate market, Kurt Kessler of Pleasanton Mortgageand I are offering a FREE Homebuyer’s Seminar. This will help you learn:

• The difference between REO, Bank Owned and Foreclosed properties,
• How to get the most current, updated list of foreclosed properties,
• What about Short Sales? Might that be a viable option or should you stay away,
• The new role FHA plays in the Mortgage and Real Estate Markets,
• How NEW loan limits have created buying opportunities,
• Seller concessions…What are they? How can they help?
• The difference between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualifications,
• Understanding the $8,000 Stimulus Package credit.

To sign up, click here for your reservation. Space is limited as the Rose Hotel room we use only holds about 12 people. This is very useful information and is an absolutely NO pressure seminar. You’ll gain great insight as to how to benefit from this market.