Have you ever wondered how Realtors search for available homes? A hard-working, experienced Realtor uses several methods and sources to help them find homes for their buyers. Considering that the services of a buyer’s agent are almost always free, the value that the agent brings is immense. When choosing an agent to help you find […]
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For Sale By Owner: The True Costs
When it comes to selling a home, homeowners have a few options. Most homeowners will contact a local Realtor to list their home for sale and market it to prospective home buyers. It is well-known that this method involves paying a commission to the Realtor once the home is sold. The customary commission rate is […]
Writing a Letter to a Home Seller
How to Write the Perfect Letter to the Homeowner. Submitting a great personal letter to a home seller will make your offer stand out from others. There are many factors that go into writing a Letter to a Home Seller. A big part of writing a great letter is to be a well-qualified buyer. If you […]
Buying a Home: Make Your Purchase Offer Stand Out
Making your purchase offer stand out from those of other South Bay homebuyers in 2020 will give you a huge advantage when it comes to buying the home of your dreams. Although we are in the midst of a real estate market that is skewing more favorable to buyers, there is still plenty of competition […]
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Redondo Beach Real Estate Market: Trends for 2020
Here is a quick and straightforward look at what we see for the Redondo Beach real estate market in 2020. The local market remained steady in 2019, while still providing great opportunities for homeowners and investors alike. Home prices are still at an all-time high but have recently appreciated at a slower rate over the […]
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How to Transform Your Home Into a Prime Vacation Rental
Turning your Redondo Beach home into a vacation rental has tons of benefits, from giving you an extra source of income to allowing better interest rates than if you were to invest in a second home and turn it into a rental property. There may be several changes you need to make, however, in order […]
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Featured In Top Agent Magazine Southern California Edition
Top Agent Magazine features the best real estate agents in the US, Canada, Europe, worldwide. It is a premier real estate publication that reviews nominations of stand-out agents who are top producers in the industry. The magazine selects and showcases the agent, his background, motivations and success story. Here’s the link to the April 2019 […]
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Property Management by Merit
The Top Property Management Services in the South Bay. Proudly serving Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lomita, and Lawndale About Merit Property Management At Merit Real Estate, we strive to provide our associates and their clients with high-quality, professional real estate services. We are proud to offer Property Management led […]
Am I Ready to Own a Home?
Determining if you’re ready to own a home for the first time can be a challenge! It can feel intimidating to purchase your first home. How do you know if you’re ready?? There are a few simple questions you can answer to help you determine if buying a home is the right decision for you at […]
The Top Tax Credits for Homeowners
You may have heard people saying that owning a home is beneficial for tax purposes, but you don’t fully understand why. Perhaps you know about some tax benefits, but fear you may be missing out on some tax break opportunities. We have compiled a list of our favorite tax credits for homeowners! While it is […]