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Steven R. Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
(909) 336-2131
I just received in the mail this letter from Coldwell Banker Corporate congratulating the team at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty for ranking 35th of nearly 2300 offices in the country. We were honored with the number 19 ranking in the country for our size category of 50-100 agents for the month of November 2008.
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty 
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
Beginning Sunday night through Wednesday, Arrowhead got in the neighborhood of 3ft of snow. Yesterday, Thursday, and Today Friday the sun is out and I am reminded why I love so much to live here on the mountain. Sure the snow shoveling and blowing can be a bit of an inconvenience and we experience a temporary slow down in activity, but the trade off is unbelievable Winter beauty.
This shot is taken in the parking lot in front of our office. All of the snow was piled up into huge mounds. I don't recall in nearly 20 years as a mountain resident so much snow in such a short period of time.
Monday I am told that we will have the second wave of weather... more snow just before Christmas day. As of now, the roads are clear, the sun is out, and the mountain is very inviting. Come up and visit us, and enjoy a Winter Wonderland.
Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty
Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc.
www.mountainmoves.com
steve@mountainupdate.com
909.336.2131
The only property that is going to sell in this economy is one that is priced correctly. The successful agents challenge is preparing the seller for the competition.
Recent real estate figures, stack pretty tall against speedy sales and big profits in many markets including the So Cal mountain communities. Inventory is up significantly and transactions are fewer leading to significant competition for those wanting to sell.
Lending guidelines have tightened, but the buyers that are out there are in most cases qualified. Most are putting down larger down payments and taking advantage of the historically low rates. Sellers need to position their property to appeal to these buyers.
First thing to determine is do you really want to sell? If you are testing the waters, now is not the time. Don't bother putting it out there unless you are serious about selling.
Second, have your agent prepare a detailed price summary. Evauate honestly the competition and price your property below not at market value to move it.
Third, don't chase the market down. Small price reductions don't do any good in this market. If you are going to reduce it, Reduce it significantly to make an impact and get the price below the market.
Fourth, Stage the property. Make sure it looks its best. Put away as much as you can. Your nick nacks don't sell... in fact they may not sell your home.
Fifth, You need the right agent and company. Don't risk it in this market. You need the best. Call me if you want a recommendation. I have the best team of agents on the mountain. No one sells more than Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty.
Steve Keefe, Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty announced today the affiliation of Voni Saxbury with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. "I am delighted to have Voni on our award winning team" said Keefe. "Voni brings to our organization many years of experience and community involvement."
Voni is a native of the San Bernardino Mountains. She refers to the mountains as Southern California's "the best kept secret." With over 30 years of experience in the Real Estate industry, Voni is knowledgeable in her profession, and provides a high level of service to her clients.
Whether you are looking for a mountain cabin, full time home, or estate property, Voni can assist you in finding the perfect property, and negotiating the best deal.
Sellers looking for a committed professional with a proven track record, who is part of the number one real estate firm on the mountain, can rely on Voni to get the job done.
Voni can be reached on the internet at www.vonisells.com , via the email at voni@vonisells.com or at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty 909.336.7997
Candice Han, Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty in Lake Arrowhead, CA. is a real estate professional with connections.... Asian connections in particular.
Candice Han has over 10 years experience in Real Estate and is associated with the award winning sales team at Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. Her combination of work ethic, real estate expertise and networking abilities has thrust her to the front of international real estate. If an Asian, client is looking for property in the San Bernardino Mountains, Candice will assist them with those real estate needs.
Asian customers looking for real estate in other markets wordwide can be put in touch with a top agent in that geographic region. Candice has a network of thousands of agents in other markets throughout the world that can assist Asian clients with their real estate needs. Contact Candice Han at 909.336.7935 if you would like to have her assist you in finding the right agent in any real estate market worldwide.
Candice Han is fluent in Koren, Japanese and can read and write Chinese. She can also be found on the world wide web at www.mylakearrowheadhomes.com or via email at candice@mylakearrowheadhomes.com
