Let’s take it back to 1985, folks. A time pre-Netflix, Uber, and Trump. When Madonna ruled
the airwaves and Apple’s greatest product… was apple sauce!
 
Whether you’ve owned your home for a while or new to the market, much has changed in
the world of Real Estate:
 
  • Buyers now want bigger homes. In 1985, a typical home purchased was 1 610 sqft. Now it’s 1 900;

  • Buyers are getting older: The average age of a buyer then was 33. Now, 44;

  • Average salaries can’t keep up with the rapidly increasing prices of homes, thus home ownership rates are on the decline;

  • Married couples used to make up 81% of all owners. Now that number has declined to 67%. Joining the club now are single females (15%), single males (9%), and unmarried couples (7%).
 
THE BIGGEST CHANGE OF ALL:
 
You can purchase a home without ever leaving your doorstep.
 
Mind blown.
 
  • Listings can be found online. In fact 92% of Buyers start their home search on the Internet. Many turn to sites like [Realtor.com/ca], Trulia, and Zillow to see what homes are available for sale.

  • Offers can be submitted and accepted via email. This is actually common practice amongst local Realtors.

  • Contracts can be signed with electronic signatures. You can be sitting on a beach in Mexico and initial a purchase agreement.

  •  Money can be transferred electronically. Wire your deposit funds with the swipe of a screen. Google Maps aerial view allows you to creep at which houses in the area have a pool (Hello neighbor!) Not to mention digital lockboxes and virtual home tours, the list goes on.
 
We live in the digital age where advancements in technology have made Buying and Selling
more efficient than ever and I’m no stranger to these advancements. I make myself
accessible to my clients so that when you need a quick response I’m easy to reach.
 
Want me to prove it? Contact me with any questions and see how fast I’ll respond:
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Yours truly,
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PS – Once you’re ready to move forward on a house, it’s important to understand the
deposit you’ll be submitting with your offer. Find out what you need to know about the
deposit, all coming up in my next email!

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