Richard Wamsat’s Real Estate News & Views
Local market updates, buyer and seller tips, and homeowner resources for Orange County and Irvine.
Should I Wait Until Next Year to Buy a Home?
Word on the street is that homes are taking longer to sell, and prices are coming down. There is talk that it would be better to wait until prices drop further like they did between 2008 and 2011. Others are saying that the market moves every 10 years and we are overdue for a correction. Some of you might be thinking that is the start of what we saw in 2008 when the real estate market crashed.
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Sellers Beware – Real Estate Fraud Alert
A real estate agents job is to advertise your home for sale to the world to attract a buyer. But what happens when the agent also catches the attention of scam artists? Is your agent skilled enough to spot this clever new scam?
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Trustworthy Agent That Will Go The Extra Mile
Richard came through with great advice and strategy. He stepped out to the plate and went above and beyond our expectations. ~Hasan & Andaleeb
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Mom Earned Those Greys…
She earned those greys…
Each one a battle scar of some life event she has had to overcome. I’d like to think that very few were from me, but let’s be honest I’m sure I caused more than my fair share.
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6 weeks until time is up – Maybe I should plan a vacation?
January 1st is long behind us. For many of us so are our New Year’s Resolutions. How are your goals coming along? Now is the time to evaluate and re-commit. Break those big imposable goals into smaller bite-size pieces. It is not too late.
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An Underdog Story
I find game strategies interesting. The real estate industry is no different. Agents are always trying to figure out each other’s game plans. Even in large companies, individual agents do not share with one another for fear of giving an advantage to a competitor. Make no mistake about it even agents of the same company are competitors against each other.
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He Actually Cares For His Clients!
Our whole experience during the sale of our place with Richard, has been a one-of-a-kind, pleasant, very productive and memorable one. He delivered way above our expectations and has definitely gained our admiration and respect. ~Myron & Carolyn
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We Should Have Hired Richard From The Beginning!
There are thousands of real estate agents in Southern California, but Richard is the best… ~Zhen & Jianan
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Honest, Professional, and Personable REALTOR®
I would highly recommend Richard to anyone who is considering selling or buying. He’s honest, professional and personable – I’m not certain the same can always be said for others in his profession. ~Leslie W.
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