Buying a home in Orange County is easy right? If you ask the average home buyer they might say yes but for others who have encountered difficulties during the home buying process the answer will be no. What’s the best way to simplify the home buying process in Orange County? It’s hiring a buyer’s agent.

The first way that a buyer’s agent benefits the buyer is that they are completely free for the buyer to hire and they don’t make any commission until they’ve found their buyer a  home, condo or rental property.

How many professions can you think of that don’t charge an upfront fee? Most companies these days require upfront payment for their services and they don’t provide the same quality of service and support that an Orange County buyer’s agent can offer home buyers in Orange County.

Thanks to the problems that sometimes arise during the home buying process, many home buyers find themselves settling for a home that was second or third on their list; to avoid this from happening it’s important for every home buyer in Orange County to hire a buyer’s agent to represent their best interests during the home buying process.

Hiring a top Orange County buyer’s agent can be compared to hiring an attorney to represent your best interests in court; you wouldn’t go to court unprepared especially if there was $250,000 looming would you? Of course not, you would hire the best attorney possible to represent your best interest in court and insure that you received the verdict that you deserved.

If you’re searching for an Orange County home right now and still don’t have a buyers you should call one of the top Orange County buyer agents at Fred Sed & Associates today. We have the skill and experience you need to insure that you’re able to buy the home of your dreams.

In part three of this four part series (The Top 10 Advantages Of Hiring A Top Listing Agent) we are going to cover the hidden advantages of hiring a top listing agent in Orange County that will help to save any Orange County homeowner time and money.

#4 The Best Advantage for the Orange County Home Owner

Hiring a top Orange County real estate agent is free, that’s right, FREE!! Unlike other services where you have to pay up front before the service is performed on your behalf, the OC real estate agent will work for you and they will only get paid once your home sells.

#3 Your Transaction Will Be Confidential

If you’re worried that you might have to disclose your income or financial information to sellers, think again, when you hire a top Orange County Realtor your financial information will be protected and your real estate transaction will be handled in a confidential manner.

#2 No More Pain In The Neck

With a top Orange County listing agent you will no longer have to continue straining your neck to look into the windows of homes that you’re interested in buying because, your Orange County real estate agent will have the keys that are needed to get into the homes that you’re interested in seeing so you can save the strain on your body and easily check out homes that you’re interested in.

#1 The Best Search Results

If you’re interested in buying an home or condo in Orange County you’ve probably done your fair share of searching online for the right home but what you don’t know is that your Realtor will have access to better search results than you do so you can fit the right home that matches your specifications and fits within your price range.

At Fred Sed & Associates we’re excited about the start of summer because we know that more home buyers will be searching for the home of their dreams than ever before. If you haven’t contacted one of our real estate agents yet what’s stopping you? We have the best team of top Orange County real estate agents that will help you to quickly sell your home or buy the home of your dreams. Contact us today.

In part two of this four part series “Top 10 Advantages of Hiring a Top Listing Agent” we're going to cover three critical advantages that that set a top Orange County real estate agent apart from the others working in the Orange County real estate market today.

#7 Your Buffer Zone

#6 They Have A Network

If repairs need to be made to your home before it can be listed, your Orange County real estate agent will be able to recommend the top professionals in your area who can get the job done for the best price. Every OC Real estate agent knows that it’s not always easy for a homeowner to sell their home, that’s why they keep a database of affordable contractors, vendors and suppliers which will help to save a consumer money when a repaid job needs to be done on a homeGet More “Bang” For Your Buck

During the economic recession, nobody understands the difficulties that homeowners face better than Orange County realtors and they will help home buyers and sellers to get a good return on the investment or funds that they have to work because, they value relationships and know that by providing honest service and support you will want to use their services for buying or selling and your home in the future.

Do you need help buying or selling your home? At Fred Sed & Associates we have a great team of Orange County real estate professionals who love helping home buyers and sellers find the home of their dreams. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

Top 10 Advantages of Hiring a Top Listing Agent | Pt 2

In the first quarter of 2012 the Orange County Real Estate Market saw an 8.9% increase in sales with a total of 6,321 homes sold throughout Orange County. Much of this was due to lack of available inventory, low interest rates, and low home prices. The inventory available is near a seven year low and appears to become more scarce.

One of the first signs that you’ve found a top Orange County listing agent is when speaking with that agent, you know that they are very knowledgeable about your community. Your Orange County real estate agent will have no problem knowing all there is to know about the schools in your area, shopping centers, attractions, restaurants and employers that are hiring because, he or she will be able to use all of those benefits as selling points when selling to a person who may be interested in moving to your area but might not have any experience there.

The next benefit of hiring a top Orange County real estate agent is that you will save time and money when it comes to trying to sell your home, yourself (FSBO) and you will save the hassle of getting involved with an inexperienced Orange County real estate agent who charges a low commission with the promise to help you sell your home quickly, but 30 to 60 days later, they will still be trying to sell your home and you will be left frustrated with their lack of results. 20% of agents sell 80% of homes, so make sure that the agent you use is in the top 20%.

Last of all, one of the most important benefits of hiring a top Orange County listing agent is the agent's negotiation skills, you will benefit from having an agent who’s experienced at negotiating tough deals and you will be able to get the asking price on your home instead of having to go down in price.

At Fred Sed & Associates we have a team of experienced Orange County real estate agents who have the skills to help you sell your home quickly. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you buy your first home, sell your home or buy the rental property you’ve been thinking about.

Selling a home in Orange County can be more complicated than just choosing the offer with the highest price. Here are the top 5 things to consider when choosing the right offer for you.

1) What financing is the buyer presenting? Are they paying with all cash, which will eliminate complications with bank funding and reduce the escrow period.

2) Length of the closing time. Will the buyer be selling a home and need longer to close escrow? Are you transferring and need to sell your home fast?

3) Are they asking you to cover closing costs?

4) Are they asking you to include any furniture or appliances with the sale?

5) What are they offering to buy the home for compared to what the projected market value of the home is?

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With multiple offers to choose from, every Orange County home owner who is selling their home, should take a step back and use these tips to examine the offers that they received on their home before moving forward.

• Are they going to be paying with all cash?
• Will they have a low down payment with high loan financing terms?
• Is the buyer going to submit a high down payment with low finance terms?

How long is the closing time the buyer requesting? Do they want seven days, 14 days, 30 days or longer? More time can mean an added cushion for you, if you’re still searching for another home but, if you’re interested in selling your home fast, you should find out in advance how long the closing time the buyer is requesting is so their desire lines up with your plans.

One of the most important steps to selling an Orange County home that every realtor will tell you is verifying the buyer’s final requests, especially if they are asking you to pay their closing costs. You could find that the buyer is asking you to pay $2,000 or more of their closing costs so it’s always best to confirm this in advance before approving their offer.

It may sound funny to you but, some buyers might want special items from your home to be included in the sale. The buyer could ask for your furniture or certain appliances in your home because, some items within a home like an area rug, kitchen table or couches make a home more appealing to the buyer so it’s always a good step to have your Orange County realtor verify if the buyer wants any furniture or appliances from your home included in the sale.

Last of all, but most important, you must verify what the seller is offering for your home and make sure that they are meeting your asking price to insure that you don’t sign an offer that’s lower than what your home or other homes in the area may be worth.

If you have questions on the offers that you received on your Orange County home, CLICK HERE to fill out our free consultation form. We at Fred Sed & Associates have all the tools that you need to sell your Orange County home fast and benefit from this seller's market.