Chances are, you have spent some effort on your website presentation to make it appealing to perspective leads. Having a simple, sophisticated web appearance is extremely important, but it is only the passive aspect of gaining leads. Here are some tips for a more active use of the internet for lead generation.  Actively Answer Their Questions – The internet is not just a place where potential clients can find you, but you can find them also. There are various forums (such as City-Data.com) you can use to answer questions concerning homes in your area, directly connecting with homebuyers who could be your next client. Whenever you have a few minutes to spare, you can offer quick responses to real estate questions and concerns. Overtime, people will come to rely on your expert opinions an... 11/03/2015

How's the real estate market in Westlake Village? That's the question that I am asked many times during the week.  It always depends on if one is looking to buy, sell, invest or flip.  Also, life changes such as retirement, job loss, divorce or death can affect those who need to either buy or sell.I guess there is always going to be a question but how do we as agents answer that when asked?  I always try to have a good idea of current market conditions and know the inventory at all times. Having been active in the local market for 27+ years I have a good working knowledge of market activity in most neighborhoods.  I pre-view homes that go on the market and am able to talk to both buyers and sellers about various homes and neighborhoods and how they compare to the one they might want to ... 10/30/2015

Home Prices in Westlake Village for October 29, 2015 Real estate market data provided by Ryan Huggins of Huggins Homes About the Westlake Village Area Westlake Village is a planned community that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line. The eastern portion is the incorporated city of Westlake Village, located on the western edge of Los Angeles County, California. The city, located in the region known as the Conejo Valley, encompasses half of the area surrounding Westlake Lake, and small neighborhoods primarily south of U.S. Route 101 and east of La Venta Drive. The population was 8,270 at the 2010 census, down from 8,368 at the 2000 census. It is also the headquarters of the Dole Food Company. The western portion of Westlake Village is a community, within the city limits of T... 10/29/2015

Home Prices in Westlake Village for October 22, 2015 Real estate market data provided by Ryan Huggins of Huggins Homes About the Westlake Village Area Westlake Village is a planned community that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line. The eastern portion is the incorporated city of Westlake Village, located on the western edge of Los Angeles County, California. The city, located in the region known as the Conejo Valley, encompasses half of the area surrounding Westlake Lake, and small neighborhoods primarily south of U.S. Route 101 and east of La Venta Drive. The population was 8,270 at the 2010 census, down from 8,368 at the 2000 census. It is also the headquarters of the Dole Food Company. The western portion of Westlake Village is a community, within the city limits of T... 10/22/2015

Westlake Village Real Estate Market Report October 2015 Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County right on the border of Ventura County south of Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Thousand Oaks. If you're planning on buying or selling a home in Westlake Village here's some statistics on the median and average home prices, days on the market and what's currently available as part of this Westlake Village Real Estate Market Report October 2015. The median list price is currently between $950,000 and $1.1 million depending on what type of homes are on the market. This is all properties including townhomes, condominiums and single-family properties. The average list price is  $1,359,000, up 13% over last year with a median sales price was $841,000. The median days on the market is between 6... 10/19/2015

Our local paper, The Acorn, recently introduced a pull-out Real Estate section. This addition to the Acorn Newspaper has been great for the Conejo Valley Real Estate community, and this week's edition featured Conejo Valley Realtor Kathy Smiley."I am enjoying my recent association with Rodeo Realty, and have had more business since moving to Rodeo in July 2015, than I even imagined!"For all your Conejo Valley, California real estate needs, contact Kathy at 805-390-9323. "Luxury Service for all your real estate needs, no matter what your price point may be!" 10/16/2015

Home Prices in Westlake Village for October 9, 2015Real estate market data provided by Ryan Huggins of Huggins HomesAbout the Westlake Village AreaWestlake Village is a planned community that straddles the Los Angeles and Ventura county line. The eastern portion is the incorporated city of Westlake Village, located on the western edge of Los Angeles County, California. The city, located in the region known as the Conejo Valley, encompasses half of the area surrounding Westlake Lake, and small neighborhoods primarily south of U.S. Route 101 and east of La Venta Drive. The population was 8,270 at the 2010 census, down from 8,368 at the 2000 census. It is also the headquarters of the Dole Food Company.The western portion of Westlake Village is a community, within the city limits of Thousan... 10/09/2015

Happy 90th Birthday Virginia Currie!!I have known Virginia since I relocated from Boston, MA to Los Angeles, CA. one day I took a floor call had a good chat and the rest  is history.  We started out as  a referral relationship and it blossomed into a friendship. She is the youngest 90 year old I have ever met...still drives from point A to point B. When she was in her seventies you would have guessed she was in her fifties.Always fun to bounce things off her, great wisdom and sharp business acumen. Well to make a long story short one of her daughters wanted to have surprise birthday party for her in Malibu at Malibu Seafood.She clearly did not expect it since they celebrated her Birthday yesterday... The perfect surprise party the following day:)))  Happy Birthday Virginia and to many m... 09/26/2015

Selling your home in Westlake Village CAKnowing the value of  Westlake Village CA homes is important even if you are not thinking of buying or buying immediately.  Keeping up with home values where you live or want to live is important and knowing this information in advance of making a decision to sell your Westlake Village home or to buy a home in the area is more important than ever.  Often home sellers make a quick decision when they decide it's time to sell.  Knowing and understanding the real picture of the real estate market is critical to getting your home sold at the best price possible.  This can also work for buying a home at the right price.  Absorption rate for Westlake Village CAAbsorption rate is the most practical measurement of the rate at which a market absorbs or elim... 07/18/2015

Buying First Class I’ve flown with some great real estate agents in my 15-year career, but certainly one who deserves a primo seat at the front of the plane has got to be Westlake Village, CA, agent Teri Pacitto of RE/MAX Olson and Associates.   Teri and I have completed a good number of transactions since our inauspicious start inearly 2013, but whether she’s represented a buyer or seller, I’ve observed a few things that make Teri stand at cruising altitude above most of her peers.  I would even say these attributes go so far as to slip the surly bonds of real estate and speak to every profession where service excellence matters.  This is precisely what has compelled me to take off on my journey here. But first, please fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray tables are in the upr... 07/11/2015

Keller Williams Red Day - Unlike Anything Else in Community ServiceYou hear about certain brokerage houses doing community work, e-waste pickups, etc.  But there is nothing even close to what Keller Williams does every year on the same day for all Keller Williams offices worldwide.  I am so proud of the agents and members in our office in Westlake Village CA for coming together and hand making blankets for children who are getting care pacakges, cleaning up the mountain hiking trails, helping Many Mansions building low income housing and teaching the public CPR.  All in our community.I unfortunately did not make it as we had other volunteering obligations the same day.Below is a snippit of that day as produced by the office.  ENJOY!  Keller Williams Red Day - Unlike Anything Else in Com... 05/20/2015

THIS WEEK:  May 11, 2015 the median list price for a single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA  is $1,852,000.00    Demand measured by the Market Action Index is increasing and days-on-market is trending downward. Even as more properties come available, these are positive trends for the market.  SUPPLY AND DEMAND:Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller's market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.  PRICE:The market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.  Click here to download FULL report I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ah... 05/12/2015

This is so hard to admit... Bear with me... Ok... I know Millennials. Yes, I DO!!I am a "Baby Boomer" ~ born between 1946 - 1965 ~ (1957) and I am the grandmother (GASP!) of a Gen-Y-er, better known as one of the "Millennials"... born in 1992..So, I'm quizzing my ultra-cool G-kid#1, whom by the way just returned from an Über-epic 3-month tour of Sweden, about what his generation is looking for, if (when! ha ha, not him ~ he's on the "younger-side" of the Millennials born in 1992, from the category whose birth dates range from 1977 - 1994) but he volunteered his side of the story, and then I went on an internet hunting-mission for the rest:What's the situation?1. Lots of student debt ~ therefore debt-to-income ratio is not looking pretty... (Poor babies, I totally feel their pain. For so... 05/11/2015

THIS WEEK:  April 20, 2015 the median list price for single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA  is $1,850,000.00  Inventory is up and Market Action is trending down recently. While days-on-market appears to be trending lower, the overall conditions are weakening a bit.  SUPPLY AND DEMAND:Home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. However prices have not yet stopped falling. Since the market is already in the Seller's zone, expect prices to level off very soon. Should the sales trend continue expect that prices could climb from there.  Click here to download FULL report I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ahead of the curve" as to the direction the housing market is headed. If you are interested in more markets, don't he... 04/21/2015

Westlake Village, California ~ Yes, it's Wonderful Westlake Village, CA! Located in southern California, situated 1/2 in Los Angeles County and 1/2 in Ventura County, our lovely community offers the best in lifestyle and amenities! We are located 12 miles from Malibu and the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles from Los Angeles, just down the grade from the San Fernando Valley, 30 miles from Ventura, and about 55 miles from Santa Barbara! Our weather is mild and nearly always clear and sunny. Our schools are top notch. We have terrific shopping and resturants. Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails lead through the Santa Monica Mountains and even to the Ocean. Our New West Symphony is world renowned. We enjoy art, music and theater at the Civic Arts Plaza. AND we have a good variety of REAL EST... 04/18/2015

THIS WEEK:April 13, 2015 the median list price for a single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA is $1,877,000.00 The Market Action Index has been trending down recently, but as days-on-market decreases also, there are not strong signals for the direction of the market.  SUPPLY AND DEMAND:Market conditions have recently resumed tightening. As the rate of home sales increases relative to the number of homes on the market, the Market Action Index increases. Even though the MAI is technically in the Seller's zone, prices have not yet started climbing along with the changes in Market Action, but expect them to do so if the trend continues. Click here to download FULL report I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ahead of the curve" as to the directi... 04/16/2015

Westlake Village, Calif. — The latest home remodeling designs and upgrades will be on display at the 40th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show.   Stop by and say hello, I'll be in booth 37 April 18th from 2pm-4pm 04/14/2015

THIS WEEK: March 30, 2015 the median list price for a single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA is $1,899,500.00   Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling. But demand as measured by the Market Action Index is also trending down. The market is not giving strong up or down signals from these data.    SUPPLY AND DEMAND: In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller's Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.    Click here to download FULL report   I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ahead of the curve" as to the direction the housing market is h... 04/04/2015

THIS WEEK: March 23, 2015 the median list price for a single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 is $1,862,500.00   The Market Action Index has been climbing lately while days-onmarket are trending down, these point to a positive near-term outlook for the market.    SUPPLY AND DEMAND: While the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have not seemed to move from their plateau. Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.    Click here to download FULL report   I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ahead of the curve" as to the direction the housing market is headed. If you are interested in more markets, don't hesitate t... 03/26/2015

THIS WEEK:   March 16, 2015 the median list price for a single family home in WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA is $1,875,000.00   The Market Action Index has been climbing lately while days-on-market are trending down, these point to a positive near-term outlook for the market.   SUPPLY AND DEMAND:   While the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have not seemed to move from their plateau. Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.   Click here to download FULL report   I hope you find it useful. These market reports are updated weekly so you can be "ahead of the curve" as to the direction the housing market is headed. If you are interested in more markets, don't hesitate to ask. 03/20/2015