La Jolla Real Estate: La Jolla Luxury Homes

$100,000 BONUS + 2.5% COMMISSION TO SELLING AGENT FOR 331 PLAYA DEL NORTE, LA JOLLA!!

This is a very exciting incentive to sell this property at 331 Playa Del Norte in Windandsea, La Jolla!! This spectacular newer contemporary beach home features steel frame construction, fantastic ocean views from a whole wall of windows, an elevator, exercise room, top floor view room, striking kitchen and breakfast nook with corner-to-corner glass walls. Located just a few steps from Windandsea Beach!

Offered at $2,950,000

This generous bonus to selling agents is valid through July 17, 2009!! Agents must register their clients prior to showing!! If you have clients who are looking for the best in La Jolla beach homes, this will be a great opportunity for you and for your clients!!

Additionally, we invite all agents to the Broker's Caravan Wed. June 17^th from 9:30-12:30, and see this fabulous La Jolla home in person-lunch is included!! The property is also available for viewing at the Open House every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

$100,000 BONUS + 2.5% COMMISSION!! This is an incredible offer!!

For further details, please contact Maxine and Marti Gellens at 858.551.6630

Maxine and Marti Gellens of Prudential California Realty in La Jolla have earned the distinction of being ranked No. 1 in three categories for 2008:  No. 1 for Prudential California Realty, La Jolla, in sales production; No. 1 for San Diego County in sales production; No.1 for Southern California in sales production. Last but not least, this year as in past years, they are in the "Top Ten" nationally among  58,000 Prudential Real Estate associates.  Their actual  ranking nationally for 2008 will be announced the end of March at the Prudential Real Estate National Sales Convention in Las Vegas.

This mother-daughter partnership has been a major force in the real estate market since 1994, when they merged their considerable talents to become one of the first mother-daughter teams to sell real estate. Today's economy and real estate market is a formidable challenge to buyers, sellers and their realtors.  Maxine & Marti have risen to the occasion, instilling confidence by how they handle complex issues and relate to their clients. 

The admiration of one of their clients is expressed in a letter recently received: "We will long remember your calm & constancy during a turbulent escrow, counseling a troubled client faced with a vacillating buyer."  Another client has written, "I always felt well cared-for by Maxine & Marti and their staff.  Who would have thought the economy would tumble?  In spite of that, you persevered and succeeded."

 Maxine & Marti Gellens are located at Prudential California Realty in the heart of La Jolla Village at 1299 Prospect St., La Jolla.  They can be contacted at 858.551.6630 or emailed at maxine@gellens.com.  Their website with information and photos of all their listings can be reached at www.gellens.com.

Your luxury La Jolla home has been on the market far too long and you need to figure out why.  Your life is on hold, and you may miss out on the new Oceanfront La Jolla home you have your heart set on.  OK, time to get serious and figure out what's going on.

It is not uncommon that a certain percentage of La Jolla homes stay on the market for longer than usual.  However, you can consider several factors that have caused your La Jolla house to linger on the market.

Your La Jolla Home is Price Too High

There are too many La Jolla homes on the market today not to pay attention to your La Jolla Realtor's market research.  If you price too high you will eliminate your home from the market as there are many homes that fall into your area that are priced right.  They will likely be shown more and sell sooner than an overprice La Jolla property.

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Your La Jolla Home's Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal is important in the Luxury Home market.  Often before setting up an appointment to tour a La Jolla home, prospective buyers will take a drive by the home.  If there are serious problems with the curb appeal they won't even bother to see the inside.  So make sure the outside areas of your home are in order and inviting to La Jolla Luxury buyers.

Read Also:  SOLD In La Jolla!

The Inside of Your Home Lacks Staging Finesse

In most Luxury home markets today there are plenty of homes on the market and buyers are choosy.  If they cannot envision living in your La Jolla home they will not consider it.  In fact, if something sets them off when they first enter, it can be the end of the tour.  Make sure you front door and entry areas are clean and attractive.  The rest of the home should be well kept and clutter free.  And for goodness sake make sure it is free of all evidence of pets, smoking, and pungent food odors. 

Read Also: How To Buy Luxury La Jolla Real Estate and Homes

Your La Jolla Home Appears to be a Handyman's Special

Unless you are marketing your as a fixer, than you should make sure that the buyer does not see signs of neglect in your La Jolla home.  Things like:

• Screens with holes
• loose tiles
• dripping faucets
• dirty grout
• broken light fixtures
• carpets that need cleaning
• dirty windows
• rooms that need painting

These items might lead the prospective La Jolla buyer to think that the home has not been properly maintained.  They may think that since minor upkeep was not done, that there may be problems with major items such as the furnace and air conditioning, roof leaks, gutters and downspouts etc.  This may or not be true, but by taking the time and effort to do the inexpensive repairs you will be reassuring buyers that your home is well cared for.

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Your Home is Not Easily Scheduled for Showing

Prospective buyers often want to tour a house on the spur of the moment or at times that may be inconvenient for you.  Remember that the effort you take to be sure your home is ready to be shown at all times will ensure you do not miss any chance to sell.  You don't want to hamper attempts to show your La Jolla home.  Don't make it a hassle for a La Jolla Realtor to show your home; this will discourage them to make further attempts.

Read Also: How To Maintain Your Home: Oceanfront La Jolla Homes

Decorating for Your Open House - Tips and Tricks To Sell Your Oceanfront La Jolla Homes

If you have been following our advice on open house tips for your oceanfront La Jolla homes, you have already learned how to arrange the larger items in your rooms to create a better traffic flow and the illusion of more space. Once your furniture is arranged to create an open, airy feeling, you're ready for more open house ideas to put the finishing touches on your small room makeover. Follows these tips to capture the interest of oceanfront La Jolla homes buyers.

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Open House Checklist: Ten Great Open House Ideas For Your Luxury La Jolla Homes

How often do you host a meeting in your luxury La Jolla home, only to realize that you spent minimal time socializing? Parties require creative advanced planning. This may seem obvious, but too often important details are missed. You need to better prepare yourself and your luxury La Jolla home for success.

Below are suggestions to support you as the host:

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