Social Media, LinkedIn and Your House...

Social Media, LinkedIn, and your house...

Sellers across the country are looking for maximum exposure for their homes. In addition to the unparalleled  global resources Sotheby's International Realty Provides, as well as my vast, personal network of Buyers and Real Estate agents (the quickest way to market your home to thousands of motivated Buyers), I am incorporating Social Media into what how I best market the homes of the Seller's I work with.

Today we'll look at one particular way I can get your home seen by a large number of professional's with the resources to be true, prospective Buyers. LinkedIn now has reached 200 Million members. That is an unbelievable amount of people.

I work diligently to connect with not only people I know and trust, but people that they know and trust to take advantage of this platform. By posting pictures and details of your listing on LinkedIn, I am guaranteed to reach multitudes of people both in and out of Los Angeles who either are themselves, or are closely connected to Real Buyers who could potentially be the right fit for your home!

To sweeten the pot, I was recently notified that my profile was in the top 10% of profiles searched in 2012. Out of 200 MILLION members, my profile was viewed in the top 10%! Imagine the possibilities for taking advantage of that exposure and getting your home out to the professional public!

Almost June!

It's almost June and we are ready to welcome Summer with some exciting news for homebuyers, and homeowners looking to refinance their homes! According to Zunaira Zaki of the Yahoo News team, mortgage rates are reaching new record lows! Most astoundingly, a 15 year mortgage rate is being offered at 2.97%!!

Of course it can be difficult to find or obtain these loans, and near perfect credit is a must, but they are out there! If that isn't a good reason to pack up and 

This week I'd also like to talk about the importance of a good Escrow Officer. California handles the Escrow process differently than many other states in that we employ an independent company we call an Escrow Company to act as liaison between Buyer and Seller in the transfer of documents, funds, etc. (For a very lengthy and in-depth look at Escrow Companies check out this Department of Real Estate resource HERE).

As you run around this summer looking for houses, or just enjoying your time outside- make sure to continuously apply sunscreen!  Consumer Report issued a statement recently on the best and worst sunscreens to keep an eye out for.

BEST BUYS:

• No-Ad lotion with aloe &vitamin E, SPF 45, $.59/ounce
• Walgreens continuous spray sport, SPF 50, $1.30/ounce
• Coppertone oil-free foaming spray, SPF 75+, $1.67/ounce

WORST CHOICES:

• Alba Botanical natural very emollient sunblock sport, SPF 45
• Banana Boat Kids tear-free, sting-free, SPF 50+

Fall is Here!

Fall is here and I am sure the hustle and bustle has already begun at your house!  Planning the meals, preparing for guests or preparing to travel- we all have a lot going on.

This week's tip is to get your chimney cleaned! Properly cleaning your chimney can help prevent house fires, smoke damage, keeps neighborhood animals out (squirrels, birds and opossums) and allows you light your fireplace to have some extra special cheer when your guests have headed out and you are ready to finally relax for a minute.

The second tip of the week is to run your oven's self-cleaner either now or not until after the holidays. It is not uncommon for an oven to break down during this process... so try at all costs to avoid it when you absolutely cannot risk a problem!

Introduction

Every story needs an introduction. Here is mine!

My name is Britta Diaz, I am a Real Estate Agent for Sotheby's International Realty in the Western Los Angeles area. I hail originally from South Dakota, enjoyed the beauty of San Diego for awhile and settled for good in Los Angeles.

I love this town. It has everything you could ever dream of; wonderful people, beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, homes of every shape, color and style, and a vibrancy and energy that is undeniable, all the while maintaining it's small-town feel.

It is for these and many other reasons that I have chosen to call this city home, and proudly represent buyers and sellers here.