Report on First Time Home Buyer's Seminar Saturday 6/21/2014

It was a VERY INFORMATIVE meeting with some GREAT information that I was not even aware of... for all our First Time Home Buyers.

I will give you a few of the highlights, if you are interested in MORE information, please contact me directly, or Maurice or Cristina directly (their information is on the flyer.)

First a few "Did you know?" facts...

1.  Did you know that if you have not had ownership interest in a home in the past 3 years, you may qualify for the First Time Home Buyer's incentives?  (This is great news if you went through a short sale/foreclosure/bankruptcy!!  Chances are you're getting awful close to that 3 year mark!)

2.  Did you know there are 2 different programs (CHDAP and CHF) to assist First Time Home Buyers???  Please see the attached flyers for more information... AND... you can use BOTH at the same time!  (One is a "Silent Second", and the other is a Non-Repayable "Grant".)  If you are interested in these assistance programs, please note that there ARE income limits, but there is NO OBLIGATION to get PreApproved with my lender.  There are many homes on the market right now, it may be a great time to get into your first home/condo/townhouse! Please see the attached flyers below  (Please excuse my scribbles on the pages.)  :-)

3.  Did you know that if you are RENTING a home for about $1800/mo, you may be able to qualify for a monthly mortgage payment of about $2200/mo.*  because of the tax benefits home ownership generally carries.  (*Please consult your tax professional for your specific situation.  This is not intended to be tax/legal advice.  Always consult your Legal & Tax Professionals before entering any contracts.)

First Time Home Buyer's Seminar

If you are a First Time Home Buyer, please consider joining me at the following event!  Please see attachment below!  Or, just call me for more info!  Brett Bystrom 805-338-6560

New Listing in Central Simi Valley

My team just listed a 5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Home in Central Simi under $500,000, near Santa Susana High School.  This "Office EXCLUSIVE" will only last until June 9th.  Then it will be in the MLS for all agents to help us sell.

Here is the info on the home:

5 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage, all on 1 level!  Great floorplan with slate porcelain tile flooring, Sky Lights and new carpet in living room, built in custom cabinets in family room.  Central Air & Heat, Recently painted, new 5” baseboards.  New lighting fixtures in bathrooms, ceiling fans with remotes in bedrooms and a “whole house fan.”  Mature Trees in the front yard.  Fruit trees in the back yard. Shows light and bright with LOADS of space.

 

 

Do you know anyone that needs to buy or sell a home?  My team would love to help!

Thank you,

Brett Bystrom

The Bystrom Team

Troop Real Estate, Inc.

Cal BRE Lic. # 01759918

Direct/Text:  (805) 338-6560

Fax:  (801) 843-4745

e-mail:  brettbystrom@gmail.com

Website: www.bbreal.net

Exclusive “Recently Sold” tool:  www.bbreal.net/sold 

Do I REALLY need a realtor?

I have a friend that recently informed me that he may be in the market to purchase a home in the near future.  So we talked a little bit about where they are in the process and the steps I would recommend when they are ready to move forward.  A few months went by, and I "heard through the grapevine" that they were in escrow on a brand new home!  My first thought was, CONGRATULATIONS!  (I'm not they type of person that is offended if I don't get EVERY deal from EVERY person I know.)  However, the more I discussed things with him, the more we both realized he REALLY needed me.  I get the impression that - at this point - they don't really care if they get the home or not, they feel like they have been somewhat mistreated by the builder.

My friend went into the construction office thinking, "I have more bargaining power because I am not represented by a Realtor, so they will WANT to work with me."  Unfortunately, he learned later that he REALLY should have gone in with a Realtor to help him negotiate a deal that is more in line with his thinking.  My friend told me that he was HOPING they would work with him since he didn't bring his own Realtor, but they said, "No, If you don't want the home, there are 3 other families in line that want the home," so that's where the negotiation ended.

I can't tell you how my heart sunk for my friend and his family.  They are GREAT people!  I would have LOVED to help them get into the home of their dreams and help them negotiate a deal on their behalf.  I share this with you to remind you, it's better to have someone you know and trust represent you when purchasing or selling a home.  With that thought... Do YOU need a friend?  :-)

Give me a call, I LOVE helping people realize their dreams of achieving their perfect home!

March 2014 Flyer

Here is the "Tip of the Month" for March 2014.  I have quite a few items for you to review this month.  Please see below.

February Tip of the Month for Homeowners

Please see the attached "Tip of the Month" for homeowners.

Happy New Year! My newest marketing campaign started this month! I am very excited about it!!!

If you are fortunate enough to live in my neighborhood, you will see the following information on your doorstep by the end of this week.  (If you are not fortunate enough to live in my neighborhood... No problem!  Just keep visiting this blog!)  :-) 

My new marketing campaign is based on a "tune up" of your home.  I will be giving a special tip every month over the next year to help you protect the value in your home.

Please see attachment below.