With today's younger generations becoming Buyers and Sellers, it will be more important than ever to focus on adapting your personality and behaviors when dealing with different people and age groups.  Also while assertiveness might be something needed to convince an older couple to close on a house, the same assertiveness might not be appropriate for a younger couple in the same situation.  So make sure you adapt your personality and style to the situation at hand. Scripting can also help the appearance of adapting your personality.  Plan responses and questions depending on the type of individuals you may encounter.  Knowing what to say when clients hesitate to make a decision in a selling situation can be the difference between a sale and a lost opportunity.  And your response may be... 12/01/2011

 Fontana 92335 Market ReportAt A Glance November 2011     Fontana 92335 Market Report The median sales price for homes in the Fontana 92335 ZIP code  is $150,000. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price is the same, but the number of sales decreased 31.8%. The average price per square foot for homes in 92335 is $119.00, a decrease of 6.3% compared to the same period last year. There are currently 156 active listings in the 92335 ZIP code, including 591 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in 92335 was $167,970.   Fontana 92335 Market Report Community Characteristics These distinctive characteristics below on this Fontana 92335 Market Report represent factors that have... 11/30/2011

  Fontana Market ReportAt A Glance November 2011       Fontana Market Report     The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 92336 in Fontana is $257,000. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price decreased 3% and the number of sales decreased 17.4%.  Average price per square foot for homes in 92336 was $121.00, a decrease of 4.7% compared to the same period last year. There are currently 312 active listings in ZIP code 92336, including 933 homes in the pre-foreclosure or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in 92336 was $263,770. 92336 is one of the most popular ZIP codes in Fontana.   These distinctive characteristics below on this Fontana Market Report represent factors that have a strong influence on the F... 11/30/2011

Fontana California Homes Days on the Market Here's a good chart to examine if you're thinking of buying or selling real estate in Fontana California. The chart below maps the days on the market properties in Fontana lasted, from January 2009 to the month of October 2011. As you can see homes lasted longer on the market in 2009, but then dipped at the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. The trend lasted to about October 2010. Since then the Fontana home inventory tends to last longer on the market than previously, hovering arout the 50 or 60 day mark. Fontana Homes For Sale: MLS # / S / Address / City / Area / MB# / List Price / DOM / Br/Ba / Sqft / YrBt C10026934 A 6247 Goldendale WY FONT 264 574G3 $ 250,000 540 3/3 2,492 (A) 2005 H10124155 A 16489 Landmark DR FONT 264 574H3 $ 250,00... 11/30/2011

Fontana Market Report-November 2011    Fontana Market Report on Property Ownership, Owners vs. Renters and Listing Median The Fontana Market Report chart below shows home occupancy within each Fontana zip code.  A high percentage 68.2% of ownership indicates Fontana's area with more stable property prices. While a high percentage of rentals 31.8% could indicate a Fontana area with shifting demographics or typically a younger community. High vacancy rates can indicate that the market is unhealthy and that it could be tough to sell a home in this Fontana area.   The Fontana Market Report below shows Home Type and Owners vs. Renters     The Fontana Market Report chart below shows the average gross rent estimates in the three zip codes. A high percentage of ownership in the 92336 with a hig... 11/30/2011

8th Annual Fontana Santas   Please help make a child's Christmas special!!!   We are accepting donations of NEW, UNWRAPPED gifts for underprivileged students throughout Fontana Unified School District- recipients nominated by school staff   Donation boxes will be collected Thursday, December 08th Please help make a child's Christmas special!!! Sponsered by: Fontana Police Department, City of Fontana, Fontana Unified School Police, Fontana Unified School District For donation information contact: Heather Howard (909) 350-3357 (police department)   11/29/2011

  Tips to Qualify Buyers Qualifying a Buyer is essential in your career as a successful Agent.  While there seem to be fewer Buyers - not knowing the stage a Buyer is at will ultimately waste your time and perhaps make you miss an opportunity.  Top producing Agents that are highly skilled at qualifying Buyers understand that the main reason is because of the systems they execute and follow for each and every transaction.  The secret to their success is in the great questions they ask and what they do with the information as it is obtained.  The Top 10 Discovery Questions: 1.      Are you currently working with another Agent? 2.      Are you looking for a primary residence?  (investment property, rental property, etc.) 3.      Why is purchasing (renting or investing) important to you at ... 11/28/2011

  The 'Green' concept is very broad and relates to near countless aspects of the Real Estate Industry.  However, one major theme is conservation of natural resources.  Environmental concerns and conservation are significant issues for an increasing proportion of the market.  Additionally, conservation often equates to reduced year-over-year ownership costs. The challenge for many homeowners is measuring the cost benefit of  'going  green.' As an advisor to the homeowner, increasing your knowledge and awareness on the topics listed below (as it relates to the green concept) will help position you as a Real Estate Agent with substantial expertise.   Construction Materials Energy Resources Design Principles Appliances and In-home Features        11/28/2011

Are you prepared to help your clients?   The recent financial crisis has caused the entire nation to examine how mortgages and financing for Real Estate are conducted  While the guidelines in all cases have not necessarily changed, the requirement to adhere to the guidelines certainly has.  The general public is aware of this and will have many more questions and take financing into consideration much more when making buying and selling decisions.   Explore prospective Buyers current debt.  Gen Ys are particularly prone to high debt due to student loans and excess use of debt to support a lifestyle they cannot otherwise afford - which negatively affect debt ratios and mortgage qualifications. Educate your clients about financial realities early in the process - doing so may help minimiz... 11/28/2011

Sellers choose to work with a Real Estate Professional whom they can trust.  Establishing that trust while qualifying that they are an active Seller requires balance and expertise.  The following are questions to ask before you meet with a prospective Seller.   PRE-MEETING:   1.      Contact Details:  Name(s), Address, Phone Number(s), Email address. 2.      Is their home currently for sale?  3.      Are they currently under contract with another Agent? 4.      If under contract, when will that expire? 5.      If not under contract - how quickly are they considering placing their home on the market? 6.      Ask reason for wanting to sell. 7.      Ask if they have found another property and if they need Buyers representation as well. 8.      Are they meeting with other Real Estate Agents... 11/28/2011

  Adapting Your Personality takes years to develop, it doesn't quite take that long to be able to adapt to your style. Remember, you're not looking to change your personality or develop it; you're simply learning to adapt it based on the situation, the person you're dealing with, and the circumstances.  So no matter what your personality type is, it can be strength for you. Always remember to use your non-verbal communication skills.  It is not just what you say to someone, but also how you say it.  Assertive people have presence.  Use your voice tone, gestures, eye contact, facial expression and posture to increase your impact on others.   11/28/2011

Fontana's Social Media Day Fontana's Social Media Day Tuesday, November 22 Stop by the senior center for our inter generational social media day. Local high school students will be here to help teach you all you want to know about computers, including   Date: November 22 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Address: 16710 Ceres AvenueFontana, CA 92335 Cost: FREE!! 11/21/2011

Fontana Market Report   The Fontana Market Report below shows the average listing price for homes for sale in Fontana to be $232,590.  The represents an increase of approximately .02% when compared to last month.    The average price per sq ft is holding at $128.00, a decrease of about 7% compared to this same time last year.  Today's Fontana Market Report shows the number of listings on the market this month are slightly under the listing count for October 2011. Distressed Listings (Foreclosures and Short Sales) continue to dominate the Fontana real estate market and represent over 65% of the Fontana Listings.     11/20/2011

I am Fontana CA   Almost everywhere you are, you can’t help but hear about Short Sales. Television, Radio, Internet the major topic in common with the real estate market is Short Sales. I am Short Sales Fontana CA can help home owners at risk of default or who have defaulted on their mortgage with a Short Sale negotiation and Short Sale advice. A considerable percentage of the real estate market is Short Sales with inventory changing from month to month. Short Sales give home owners a window of opportunity to put their property on the market and try to sell the property for less then what’s owed on it. Short Sales also offer you as a home owner a great level of control and the ability to maintain dignity and privacy while showing the lender/bank by doing a Short Sale you are a responsib... 11/17/2011

FONTANA REAL ESTATE AGENTS Call Us Now: 1 (888) 9-LIST-IT Are you like many homeowners in Fontana having trouble paying your mortgage every month? You may be behind in your mortgage payment, or not behind yet. Don't let foreclosure happen to you. Hire the best Fontana Real Estate Agents to help you with your difficult situation FREE OF CHARGE! We are Fontana real estate agents, and we have extensive real estate experience and success negotiating with dozens of the nation's mortgage lenders and banks. Whether you have one, two or more mortgage loans, we can offer you many short sale options and information. Our Fontana real estate agents assist homeowners throughout Southern California every day, including all areas and cities of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, in California. If ... 11/14/2011

Fontana Real Estate The Fontana real estate market has been extremely volatile in the past few years, from foreclosures, short sales and standard sales as well. But Fontana real estate transactions are still happening in spite of the market crash and tough market conditions. While it is true that many unfortunate Fontana homeowners are losing their properties to foreclosure, foreclosing banks and lenders are not in any hurry to list their Fontana foreclosed assets for sale. Banks have slowed the resale of their Fontana foreclosures to a trickle to keep the real estate marketplace competitive for buyers and to not flood the supply. It is a great time to buy Fontana real estate if you have the resources to do so, but there are many buyers and investors buying foreclosures. These conditio... 11/14/2011

DON'T PUT YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND!!! If You're Having Trouble Paying Your Fontana, California Mortgage... SHORT SELL IT!!!! Is your Fontana CA house "upside-down"? Do you owe more than it’s worth? Are you having trouble paying your Fontana CA mortgage, or are you already behind? Are you wondering if a Fontana Short Sale is right for you? Losing control of your mortgage can be devastating and embarrassing, but don't let your emotions keep you from exploring your options!! One of those options is a Fontana Short Sale. Short Sales have become the viable option to foreclosure. It can help you ease the massive credit damage a Foreclosure can cause. Foreclosure can keep you from buying another home for five years or longer. Short Selling can reduce this time to a couple of years. A Fontana CA ... 11/08/2011

 Fontana Market Report for Rentals   This Fontana Market Report is an overview of the Fontana rental market going into November 2011.  The data illustrates considerable growth of the Fontana rental market when compared to the previous year.  Rents are up considerably and the vacancy rate is down.  Overall, current market conditions remain firmly in the Fontana landlord’s favor.   Fontana Market Report  Property Ownership Overview   The Market Report below show home occupancy within each popular Fontana zip.     A high percentage of ownership indicates a Fontana area with more stable property prices. While a high percentage of rentals could indicate a Fontana area with shifting demographics or typically a younger community. High vacancy rates can indicate that the market is unhealthy and... 11/05/2011

FONTANA REAL ESTATE AGENTS Call Us Now: 1 (888) 9-LIST-IT Are you like many homeowners in Fontana having trouble paying your mortgage every month? You may be behind in your mortgage payment, or not behind yet. Don't let foreclosure happen to you. Hire the best Fontana Real Estate Agents to help you with your difficult situation FREE OF CHARGE! We are Fontana real estate agents, and we have extensive real estate experience and success negotiating with dozens of the nation's mortgage lenders and banks. Whether you have one, two or more mortgage loans, we can offer you many short sale options and information. Our Fontana real estate agents assist homeowners throughout Southern California every day, including all areas and cities of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, in California. If y... 11/04/2011

Fontana California Listing Agents – Sell My House in Fontana CA So you’ve decided to sell your house in Fontana California. There are many factors to consider when entering into such a transaction. First, in tumultuous times like these, you must first determine what type of sale you will need. Are you selling a Fontana property with equity? In another words, do you owe less than what the property is worth? If so you will be conducting a standard Fontana real estate sale. This type of sale obviously is the best scenario because you should come out of the deal with a margin between the sales price and any money owed on the Fontana CA home, minus the cost of sale. Do you owe more on your Fontana House than it’s worth? Like many Americans, the real estate market has put severe strains on t... 10/29/2011