Okay, we're ready to put your home on the market. First, it's time to CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN! That means clearing out clutter. Emptying crammed closets and garages. You might even consider renting a storage space during the sale process to store these items. This is also the time to spruce up - replace broken windows, paint where needed, shampoo carpets, repair plumbing and electrical problems, and even have a gardener update the landscaping with fresh trees & flowers.

Why wait for the buyer to bring in a home inspector? Hire one yourself, before placing your house on the market. This way, any problems will be revealed ahead of time. You can then take care of them and ensure a clean inspection on the buyer's end. This also means less chance of requests for repairs and credits before the close of escrow. Ultimately, this also means more money in your pocket.

De-personalize the house. Take down all family pictures. This way, potential buyers can envision it as their house. Family photos on the walls are a distraction and remind buyers that this is someone else's house.

It's amazing how the smallest of negative things can hurt a sale and lead buyers to ask for all kinds of credits and repairs. The more positive things a potential buyer sees, the easier it is to sell and at the highest price.

Our Mission is to insure that you receive the results that you expect.  Rob Schmidt and Contempo West Realty will get the job done.  So all it takes is a call or email to get things rolling for you.

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How To Invest In A Cooling Market

If you are looking to get into this investment market, experts suggest a careful and focused approach. Determine what type of investment is best suited for your situation. If you want a longterm investment, then certain rental markets might bring solid rental income and the potential for price appreciation as the market recovers. The key is to “buy it right” and negotiate the best price going in. By doing research into the market, you can determine that certain houses have been on the market for a long time. This typically makes them easier to buy at below market rates. This type of approach leaves you some wiggle room if you discover unexpected construction surprises or if the market shifts again.

How To Sell In A Buyers Market

If you are planning to sell in this market, the key is to be realistic. While the days of hefty profits may be behind us, there still is money to be made if homes are priced realistically. “People have an inflated sense of what something is worth and you need to let the market set the price,”  Houses that are in good condition, with fresh paint and décor and working mechanicals, have always fetched top dollar. That “move in condition” is particularly important in today’s market, when inventory is high. Realtor's recommends that sellers take a close look at other houses on the market and find creative ways to distinguish themselves from the competition. This may involve hiring an interior decorator to give the home more pizzazz or throwing in some extra amenities. In the end, investors who watch the market carefully and work with conservative profit estimates can stay ahead. And, the units that are priced competitively will sell. “Real estate is always a good investment” . Marketing Links

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REO/BankOwned Reo* Bank Owned Property! Beautiful Home At Heritage Pointe Built By Pulte Homes* Laminated Floors* New Carpets & Vinyl Floors* New Interior Paint* New Sod In Front Yard* Granite Counters* High Ceilings* Separate Family Rm & Nook*To Be Sold In "As Is" Condition.* (Not Backed Up To Alvarado Niles Rd)

Foreclosure, REO/BankOwned Foreclosure! Granite Eat-In Kitchen With Tile Floors. Upgraded Cabinets, Built-In Appliances, Island & Pantry. Familyroom W/Gas Fireplace. 5 Bedrooms, One Down Stairs & Full Bath. Masterbed W/Retreat And Tile In Batrhroom. Backyard With Large Patio.

REO/BankOwned Ashford Place Beauty With One Bedroom & One Full Bathroom Downstairs; New Berber Carpet, New Tile Flooring In All Bathrooms, Hardwood Floor At Entry And Kitchen Area; Soaring High Ceiling In Living Room, Granite Counter In Kitchen, Surround Sound System And More...

REO/BankOwned Desirable Inspiration Development, Great Floor Plan With One Bedroom & One Bathroom Downstairs; High Vaulted Ceiling In Living Room, Fireplace In Family Room; Corian Counter Top, Center Island, Garden Window, Good Size Backyard; Priced To Sale!

REO/BankOwned Great Ponderosa Home In A Great Area, Lots Of Space And Close To All Support Facilities. In The Dirstric Of Award Winning Delaine Eastin Ele School. Seller Will Credit $ 7,500 For Painting. Hurry, This One Won't Last. Seller Financing Is Available Please Call 1.800.287.1314 Ext 4075

REO/BankOwned Must See To Appreicate. Well-Maintained. Numerous Upgrades, Including Marble Interior Entrance, New Dual Oane Windows, Remodeled Master Bathroom, New Roof As Of 1/08, Etc. Check It Out. Large Back Yard With Large Tool Shed. Award-Winning Pioneer Elementary School. Disclosures Available.

REO/BankOwned This Is A Very Desirable Neighborhood With A Big Home With A Small Price. 4 Bedrooms With 3 Full Baths. This Home Is Mostly Original With A Wonderful Floor Plan. There Is Ac And A Great Spa For Outdoor Entertaining

REO/BankOwned This Home Is Almost Brand New! Nice And Clean With Large Updated Kitchen And Baths! Very Large Living Area With A Nice Attached Garage!

REO/BankOwned Bank Owned!Gorgeous Home In This Gated Community.Great Location A Must See. Beautiful Designer Tile Front Entry; High Ceiliing;Separate Formal Dining; Gourmet Kitchen, Cozy Fireplace In Family Room And In Master Bedroom.Excellent Community Amenity Including Pool And Mature Landscaping Thru-Out

REO/BankOwned Great Location Near The Hills, Good Layout At A Great Price. Hurry, This One Won't Last Long. Bank Owned "Not A Short Sale"

REO/BankOwned Priced Below Comps! Beautiful Light & Bright Home! Open Floor Plan, Fresh Paint Inside, Newr Laminate Flooring, Formal Dining Room,Fresh Lawn In The Bkyd W/ Large Patio 4 Kids Play Area & Barbeque Newr Roof And Furnace.Good Curb Appeal.Wash/Dryer/Frig Included As- Is Close To Bart & Freeways.

REO/BankOwned Lots Of Space N This Big House. Dual Pane Windows, Light Wood Cabinets. Deck, Patio And Spacious Yard, Solar Units On Roof $75.00 Buyer Paid Doc Fee Paid At Closing.

REO/BankOwned Bank Owned Ranch Style Home In Nice Quit Neighborhood. Not A Short Sale! 4 Bdrms, 2 Bths Lge Living Room And Family Room, Good Size Yard With Gazebo And Spa. Home Is Being Sold "As-Is." Walking Distance To All Grade Schools And Easy Access To Freeway.

Motivated Seller, REO/BankOwned 3 Bedrooms * 2 Baths * Tile Floors* Large Corner Lot * Sideyard Access For Rv/Or Boat * Fireplace Insert * Updated Kitchen * Stainless Steel Appliances * Granite Counters * Walking Distance To Kitayama Elem.* Easy Freeway Access To 880 * Minutes From Union Landing* Much More!

REO/BankOwned Sizable 4/2 In Great Uc Neighborhood. Huge Backyard With Side Access For Cars R.V. Or Boat. It Needs Work So Carpe Diem And Make This Place A Palace.

REO/BankOwned Amazing Home On A Planned Unit Development. This Home Features An Eat In Kitchen. Huge Living/Dining Room. Completely Updated Bathrooms W/Granite Countertops. White,Light & Bright. Pr Shows 4br 2ba. Fruit Bearing Orange & Lemon Trees In Backyard.

REO/BankOwned Reo- Bank Owned. Located In Westview Estates. Home Features 4 Large Bedrooms,2 Baths, Large Family Room & Living Room. Patio Area With Pool. Pool Is Being Redone By The Bank. Completion By Coe. This Is A Great Family Home In A Wonderful Area. Do Not Miss This One!

REO/BankOwned This Home Has Newer Double Pane Windows & Sliding Doors.There Is Pergo Flooring In The Family Rm & Kitchen. The Backyard Is Large W/Fruit Trees. Also, In A Great Commute Location, Close To 880/84/Dumbarton Bridge.

REO/BankOwned Beautiful Home In A Quiet Neighborhood. Hardwood Floors, Tiled Kitchen Counters And In-Ground Pool! Don't Miss At This Price!

FixerUpper, REO/BankOwned Cute Home In A Cute Neighborhood In Need Of Tlc. Large Living Room With Fireplace. Garden Window In Kitchen. Nice Family Neighborhood. Don't Wait To Make An Offer-This One Won't Last.

REO/BankOwned Beautiful 2 Story Home, Hardwood Laminate Flooring, Kitchen With Plenty Of Cabinet Space, Spacious Floorplan, Double Pane Windows, Attached Garage, Light, Bright And Airy.

REO/BankOwned Bank Owned. This Is A Lovely Home.Granite Countertops, Resurfaced Cabinets, Bathrooms Remodeled, French Doors In Dining Area, Marble Entry. Hottub Plus Much More. Must See.

REO/BankOwned Reo* Bank Owned Property! Dual Pane Windows* Hardwood Floors In Living Room With Fireplace* Needs All Appliances* Updated Bathrooms* Tile Roof* Roll Up Garage Door With Auto Openner* To Be Sold In "As Is" Condition.

FixerUpper, REO/BankOwned Reo Fixer- Needs Updating But Has Good Size, Price, And Location- Close To Park And Shopping. Living Room Converted To Bedroom, Master Bedroom Has Been Expanded. Attached Recreation Room Added Without Permits. Nice Rear Yard, Low Maintenance.Great Neighborhood With Pride Of Ownership Throughout

REO/BankOwned Single Story With Lots Of Tile Floors & Some Dual Pane Windows. Clean Interior - Ready To Move In! Walk To Schools And Easy Commute Access.

FixerUpper, Foreclosure, REO/BankOwned Bank Owned Foreclosure! Nice 4 Br 2 Ba With Large Backyard In Quiet Neighborhood. This One Just Needs Some Updating And A Little Tlc To Make It A Great Home Or Investment!

REO/BankOwned 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Being Sold As Is.

REO/BankOwned Bank Owned 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Attached Garage. Hardwood Floor & Fire Place In Living Room. Tile Floor In Bath Room. Good Size Swimming Pool. Un-Permited Addition Half Bath Room In The Backyard. Open House Sat 5/10 @ 2-4pm.

REO/BankOwned Diamond In The Rough! This Home Needs Some Help But Priced Accordingly. Great Floor Plan With Fireplace In Familyroom. Living Room Converted Into Bedroom. New Exterior Paint!

FixerUpper, Foreclosure, REO/BankOwned Fixer Foreclosure!This Home Was Expanded And Remodeled About 4 Yrs Ago And Was Nice. The Previous Owners Lived Hard In This House. In Needs Some Cosmetics To Make It Shine Again. Vaulted Ceiling In The Living Room.

FixerUpper, REO/BankOwned Fixer!Good Location, Close To Freeways, Shopping.Some Updated Windows. Great Opportunity For Investors, Contractors!

REO/BankOwned 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, With Separate Family Room, Dining Area, And Living Room. Lower Area Has An Extra Full Bath, And Fireplace. Detached Room For Storage. Great For A Big Family!

REO/BankOwned Great Condo, Located In A Quiet Community. This 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Has Hardwood Flooring, Pantry In Kitchen, Wall To Wall Carpet. Offers An Onsite Playground And Is Walking Distance To Elementary School, Ideal For Children. Located Near Dumbarten And I-880. Must See.

REO/BankOwned Excellent Condition, Updated Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Beautiful Cabinets, Tiled Floors, Neat Clean And Ready To Move In, Nearby School, Great Location, Submit All Offers

REO/BankOwned This Home Has Lots Of Potential. A Must See, As-Is Sale.

REO/BankOwned Beautiful Home, Hardwood Floors/Linoleum/Carpet, Good Condition From Inside, Nice Kitchen, Covered Porch/Patio, Good Size Storage At The Back, Inside Laundry, Good Size Backyard Only Needs Lanscaping, May Need Little Upgrading, Won't Last Long! A Must See

REO/BankOwned Move In Condition. Kitchen Updated. New Dual Pane Windows Installed (Finish Work And Paint Needed Where Windows Were Installed Inside And Out). New Garage Door. Low Maintenance Yard.

REO/BankOwned Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse In Quiet Area. Half Bathroom Downstairs. Inside Laundry Room. 2 Car Garage With Storage. All Bedrooms Are Upstairs.Close To Shopping, Transportation, Freeway.

REO/BankOwned Nice Looking 3 Bedroom Townhouse In Nice Centrally Located Union City Complex. 3 Bedrooms With 1.5 Bathrooms, And Two Car Garage. Private Patio, And Laundry Area On Main Level. Nicely Landscaped Grounds. A Real Must See Property.

REO/BankOwned 3 Bedroom Duet Home In Need Of Costmetic Updating, Spacious Floorplan Offers Living Room & Family Room, Hardwood Flooring Thru Out Lower Level. Indoor Laundry, Yard Offers Room To Play.

REO/BankOwned Reo (Not Short Sale)Attached Sunny And Bright 3 Bds 2 Bath Home With Court Yard And Back Yard, Nice Location Cross From Park. Updated Kitchen With Granite Counter Tops, Eat-In Area And Tile Flooring. Central Heating, 2 Car Attached Garage. The Hoa Is $200 A Yr. "The Metroscan Is 3 Bdrms 1 Bath" Seco

Foreclosure, REO/BankOwned Bank Foreclosure!!! Nice 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath W/A Patio And Detached 2 Car Garage. Fantastic Commuter Location. Move In Condition.

REO/BankOwned 1280 Sq Ft 3 Bed. Detached 2 Car Garage. In Unit Laundry. Great Price, Don't Miss This One!

REO/BankOwned Beautiful Bank Owned Townhouse! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath With Fresh Paint And Clean Carpets. Staged To Perfection! It's A Must See. Hurry And Make An Offer.

FixerUpper, REO/BankOwned 3 Bedroom Condo With A 2 Car Garage! Great Location. Home Needs A Little Tlc But Great Price

REO/BankOwned Upper Unit Condo. Convenient Location Close To Shopping, Transportation, Schools. Carpet Flooring In Bedrooms & Living Area.

REO/BankOwned Clean, End Unit Townhome With Upgraded Granite Kitchen, Wood Laminate Floors, Fireplace And Inside Laundy. Close To Shopping And 880 Freeway.

FixerUpper, REO/BankOwned A Must See! This Property Has Lots Of Potential, Needs Minor Tlc, Hurry This One Wont Last!

REO/BankOwned Quiet Side Unit That's Off The Street With Carport Parking. 2 Bed 1 Ba With Plenty Of Cabinet Space In The Kitchen. Clean And Ready To Move In!

REO/BankOwned Wow! Don't Miss Out On This Awesome Opportunity To Buy A Bank Owned Property!Two Story Condo With Covered Parking With 2 Storage Closets.Near Shopping And Freeways.Prime Location!2 Bedroom 1 Bath Newer Carpet.

REO/BankOwned Condo Being Sold "As-Is". Nice Upstairs Unit With Beautiful Pergo Floors. Bright And Sunny, Near Pool And Club House.

REO/BankOwned Perfect For 1st Time Homebuyer, 2 Beds 1 Bath & 1 Assigned Carport. Good Size Living Rm, Dining Area & Bed Rm. Close To Public Parks, Schools & Shopping Centers. Ez Access To Fwy 880, 84, Bart Station. "Show & Sell". Back On The Market Because Of The Buyer & The Buyer's Agent Inaccurate Performance.

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REO/BankOwned "Not" Reo Or Short Sale All Mission Schools,Updated* Hm In "Sabercat Estate" Gated Community. Large Lot! Approx 1.5 Acres. Gourmet Kit Granite Counter, Skylight, Subzero Stainless Steel Ref. Lrg Bonus Upstairs, 5th Rm Converted To Media /Study, Mbd W/Plasma Tv,Htd Pool,Spa & Sports Co

REO/BankOwned Mission Schools, 1 Bedroom And Full Bath On Ground Level. Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location, No Rear Neighbor. Tile Floor On Ground Level, Upgraded Carpet On Upper Level. Large Rear Yard. Beautiful View Of Hillside.

REO/BankOwned Outstanding Opportunity To Purchase Bank Owned Property At Great Price.Contemporary Tri-Level Townhome With Attached 2-Car Garage.Property Features Large Living Room W/Wood-Burning Fireplace & Towering Ceilings,Separate Dining Room,Open Kitchen,Separate Utility Room & Spacious Master Bedroom Suite.

REO/BankOwned Custom Bank Owned Home! Open Floorplan With Many Features Arched Windows, Inside Laundry And More. Check It Out!!!

REO/BankOwned All Contracts/Offers Are Subject To Indymac Bank's Senior Management Approval & Any Offers/Counteroffers By Indymac Bank Are Not Binding Unless Entire Agreement Is Ratified By All Parties.*Bank Is Working To Make Some Repairs: Paint, Carpet/Flooring, Carpentry, Kitchen/Bath, Dry Rot, Windows & Doors

REO/BankOwned Ardenwood Beauty! Most Popular Flrplan In Award Winning Forest Park Elem Sch. Huge End Unit. 1br-1bth Dwnstrs, Ideal For Inlaws/Office! Huge Mstr Suite; Vaulted Ceiling,Skylite In Bath. New Custom 2 Tone Paint. New Carpet & Baseboards. New Tile Flrs In Baths. Cversized 2car Garage. Great Location!!!

REO/BankOwned Beautiful Like New 3 Bed Room 2.5 Bath Home Plan #4 Arlington Model, Light, Bright Clean Large Rooms, Huge 2 Car Garage Plus Extra Storage Pool, Spa Club House, Walk To Bart And Shopping, Very Low Hoa Dues Top Fremont Schools, Vacant And Ready To Move In Priced For A Fast Sale. See This One Right Away

REO/BankOwned Ardenwood Beauty! This Home Is Warm And Inviting! Fresh Paint, Decorator Colors, Wood Plantation Shutter, Tile Floors, Soft Carpeting. Move In Condition. New X-Tra Lg. Refrig., Range Too!. A/C And Central Heat. Gorgeous Backyard Too! Shows Great And Priced Well!

REO/BankOwned Bank Owned Property! What A Deal For This 4 Beds 2.5 Bath Home, Many Upgrades Throughout, Cozy Fireplace In Family Room. Close To Dumbarton Bridge, 880, And Shopping. Free Appraisal And Credit Report If Buyer Finances With Countrywide. This One Won't Last!

REO/BankOwned This Home Has 4 Brm/2 Baths. 2 Story, 1 Master Bdm & 1 Master Suite Upstairs, Updated Kitchen With Granite, Pool In Backyard With Gate, Dual Pane Windows, 2 Fireplaces. Prime Location, Near Elementary School, Parks, Minutes From 880 Shopping Center, And Mall. Don't Miss This One!!

REO/BankOwned Almost New Condo In Morrison Crossing. Located In A Very Good Location Near Downtown Fremont With Views Of The Fremont Hills. This Home Features A Beautiful Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter Tops, Open Floor Plan, Dining Area, Living Room, Family Room. Priced To Sell!

REO/BankOwned Lovely Shea Home. Large Upstairs Bedrooms + Loft. Gas Fireplace In Living Room. A/C And Ceiling Fans. Decorator Colors And Window Treatments. Patio And Attached 2 Car Garage.

REO/BankOwned This Is An Original 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Home Located In The Warm Springs Area Of Fremont Ca. Close To Shopping And Transporation. Huge Lot With Many Possibilities

REO/BankOwned Located In Historic Niles Dist. 1 Bedroom W/Sepearate Entry For In Law Or Office. Hardwood Floors, Remodeled Kitchen W/Extra Breakfast Dining. Large Court Yard.