Richard Wamsat

Broker Associate | REALTOR®

Richard Wamsat, Broker Associate, Realtor® (DRE#01345167) has been representing clients for over 20 years in all price ranges, from condos to mansions, and from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors. In 2013, Richard sought out RENI, a member of the Harvard Program on negotiation, to enhance his negotiation skills on behalf of his clients. As a result, he earned the prestigious designation of Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE). Only a fraction of real estate agents nationwide have attained this distinction. While Richard cannot guarantee a deal that's too good to be true, his MCNE designation signifies that he has the knowledge and skills to safeguard your interests during the negotiation process.

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

By Richard Wamsat | January 23, 2023

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers might wish to adjust accordingly […]

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | January 20, 2023

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared to the more normal level of appreciation, which […]

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

By Richard Wamsat | January 19, 2023

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved to […]

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

By Richard Wamsat | January 18, 2023

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008. One of the questions that’s on many minds, based on […]

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Phone: 949-864-6933
Email: richard@wamsat.com
Website: www.ocLUXEhomes.com
CalRE #: 01345167

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