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Home Staging Tips From An Industry Professional

When listing your home for sale, you want to make sure that your preparation and presentation are on point. These two things alone can boost the value of your home. Why’s that? Well, for sellers, first impressions are everything. If you have potential buyers view your property, it’s crucial that their “first look” blows them away.
 
We reached out to Top Producing CENTURY 21 Award Agent, Meghan Shigo to share her tips and tricks for staging a home. Whether you’re a seller or a realtor, Meghan’s advice will be sure to benefit you. Check them out, below!
 

Top Beaches in Orange County & San Diego County

Southern California provides hundreds of beautiful beaches to choose from. So, we understand that it can be overwhelming when you decide on which beach to adventure to. Whether you’re visiting or a resident, it’s nearly impossible to see them all. That’s why we teamed up with Top Producing CENTURY 21 Award Agent, Gary Ward to share some of his favorite spots. Gary works out of our office in San Clemente, one of California’s most gorgeous beach towns. Thanks to Gary’s love for the water and surfing, there hasn’t been a beach he’s yet to have met!
 

Considering A Fixer-Upper? What You Need To Know

Fixer-uppers are tempting prospects. Such properties let you buy into a desirable neighborhood at far below typical market value. That’s because you’re not buying a typical house.

With fixer-uppers, you must think carefully. Ask yourself: Will this house be worth the work I put in? To find your answer, follow these three steps.

CENTURY 21 Award Has Partnered with Knock

At the beginning of 2021, CENTURY 21 Award became one of the very first brokerages in Southern California to partner with Knock. For those who are unfamiliar, Knock is a technology company that creates innovative home loan products that enable consumers to conveniently purchase their new home before selling their current home. Today, we get to hear from CENTURY 21 Award’s Chief Compliance Officer, Nikki Coppa who answers our questions and breaks down the key benefits of this new partnership.

Q: Why Did CENTURY 21 Award Choose to Partner with Knock?

The Five Essentials For Prepping Your Home For Sale

It’s 2021 and there’s no denying that we’re in a seller’s market. You may have heard from friends, family, and the media about how fast homes are selling, and as a homeowner, it sounds quite enticing. If you’re looking to take advantage of today’s market, make sure to follow CENTURY 21 Award’s five essential tips for prepping your home for sale.

Our New Temecula Office Location

Have you heard? Our Temecula Office is officially relocating to Old Town! CENTURY 21 Award is pleased to give our relentless Temecula agents this brand-new workspace and prime location. After residing ten plus years on Temecula Parkway, we knew it was time for a fresh and exciting start, and there’s no better place than the historic Old Town! If you’re familiar with the area, then you know it’s one of the most pristine shopping and dining areas in the county.
 

First-Time Homebuyer Tips

In December of 2020 my wife, and I purchased our first home. Our goal after graduating college was to eventually become homeowners. However, when we moved to San Diego, we were in for a rude awakening. As young professionals, our finances weren’t necessarily set up to afford a home in the beautiful city of San Diego. We discussed together our financial goals and set realistic timelines. One of them is that we would save up and purchase a home by the time we were 30 years old, which would be by the year 2025.
 

Celebrating Women’s History Month at CENTURY 21 Award

Did you know that half of CENTURY 21 Award’s Executive Leadership Team is made up of women? So, why is this relevant? As we all know, March is Women’s History Month, a time we take to reflect and acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements in Women’s History. It’s not only a time to remember the past but to also stop and appreciate the present. This Women’s History Month, we are recognizing the accomplishments and success of our Women Leaders at CENTURY 21 Award.

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5 Reasons Why It’s A Great Time to Sell Your Home

Featuring CENTURY 21 Award Agent, Steve Ploetz

Like you, many homeowners across the state and country are contemplating on whether or not they should sell right now. The COVID-19 era has caused plenty of uncertainty so it’s understandable if you have questions. Luckily, we brought in Top Producer, Steve Ploetz from our Carlsbad office to provide his 5 reasons on why it’s a great time to sell. This year alone, Steve and his team have closed over $25,000,000 in sales volume and regardless of the pandemic, there seems to be no signs of slowing down.