Charla Messina, Real Estate Services

Charla Messina, Real Estate Services

Serving the real estate needs of the Livermore Valley and Beyond...

925-435-5537
Email: charlamessina@gmail.com

Livermore Valley Real Estate
849 E. Stanley Blvd. Livermore, CA 94550

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How about some great home buying tips!

Thursday, 28 March 2019 by Charla Messina
Buying a home can be nerve-racking, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. Buyers need a basic overview. This is especially true for first-time home buyers who aren’t familiar with the process. Bear in mind that the steps in the home buying process can vary from state to state, depending on local custom. This home
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Getting Your Home Ready for the Spring Season!

Wednesday, 06 March 2019 by Charla Messina
It’s almost springtime and it’s time to get your home ready to sell! Time to spruce up the yard, plant those flowers, clean and declutter your home and get ready for the new buyers coming out in droves! Here are some tips that will help you get ready to get the most for your house
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Why this is the year to buy your home?

Saturday, 09 February 2019 by Charla Messina
The last several years have been quite the roller coaster for buyers. Low inventory, rising prices, rising mortgage rates, it hasn’t been easy. Knowing the right time to buy house is just as important in the home buying process as knowing what house you’re going to buy, where you’re going to buy it, and how
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Is it smart to buy in the Winter?

Sunday, 20 January 2019 by Charla Messina
When the weather outside is frightful, trudging door to door to look at houses might seem like a fool’s errand. Everybody knows spring and summer are the home-buying seasons, and winter is the time when you—and sellers—cool it for a bit and take a break, right? While it’s true that things do slow down in
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Buying Your First Home.

Friday, 18 January 2019 by Charla Messina
If you are wondering if you can buy your first home, you have lots of questions about credit scores, down payments, being able to afford a mortgage, what you can afford and much more. Read these links to help you answer those questions and be ready to buy that home! Money Under 30 Guide How
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Selling your home in the Winter may be the right decision!

Tuesday, 18 December 2018 by Charla Messina
As we head toward Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all of the joyous (read: stressful) festivities in between, you might be tempted to take your home off the market—or hold off on listing it—until after the new year. Family and friends, cooking, presents, events all may seem like it's just too much to go through while trying to sell your home. In fact, this time of year can actually be ideal for selling. Here’s why:
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Stay safe and have fun this Halloween!

Sunday, 28 October 2018 by Charla Messina
People love a good Halloween scare, as long as know one gets hurt! That includes you and your home. Here are some great tips to keep your home safe, how to clean up after a good scare and how to keep your kids safe if you are out trick or treating with all the ghouls
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Selling Your Home This Fall!

Sunday, 21 October 2018 by Charla Messina
The fall real estate market is almost always a hot season. Home selling in autumn is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Serious buyers are motivated to purchase quickly, before the busy holiday season and bad weather set in. The seasonal atmosphere makes your home feel warm and welcoming. One of
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Selling your home this fall? it’s a great time, here are some tips.

Saturday, 22 September 2018 by Charla Messina
Home selling in autumn is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Families have returned from summer vacations. Kids have gone back to school. The holidays aren’t yet upon us. If you’re planning on putting your house on the market, be aware that different folks enter the market at different times of
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Preparing Your Home To Sell This Fall.

Saturday, 01 September 2018 by Charla Messina
While spring may be the best time for home sales, that isn’t always possible for every homeowner. The fall real estate market is almost always a hot season. Home selling in autumn is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. Potential buyers—like empty nesters or millennials who aren’t worried about moving after
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Charla Messina
Livermore Valley Real Estate
925-435-5537
charlamessina@gmail.com
849 E. Stanley Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
CA BRE #01744527

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Five Steps To Holding A Successful Open House
An open house is one way that REALTORS® attempt to expose a home to multiple buyers at once. Not only is an open house designed to market the home in a way that differs from a simple listing, but it...
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
You would never dream of inviting guests to your house without making certain preparations, so don\'t invite potential buyers without first making the necessary updates by preparing your home to sell. ...
Home Selling Checklist: The Process Of Selling Your Home
Once you\'ve made the decision to sell your home, it\'s time to think about what comes next. Throughout the process, you may find it beneficial to have a checklist to help guide you in some very import...
Marketing Tips: How To Sell Your Home
If you want potential home buyers to fall in love with your house, they first have to know it\'s for sale. This is where a strong marketing plan comes into play, which not only publicizes your propert...
Pricing Your Home To Sell
In addition to location and condition, the asking price of a home is at the top of the list of important considerations. When a potential buyer is looking for a property, they want to get the best po...
Selling A House With Pets At Home
When we have pets, they quickly become a part of our family. But when it comes to selling your home, potential buyers may not be impressed by the presence of your four-legged family member. Whether ...
Top Ten Home Showing Tips
Showing your home is essential in the real estate business. After all, who would purchase a property sight unseen? When a potential buyer stops in, here are ten recommended tips to follow when showi...
What Are Lockboxes? How Do Lockboxes Work?
When a homeowner lists their house with a REALTOR®, they may choose to store their house keys in the lockbox for easy access for the REALTOR® showing the home. In fact, these handy accessories have...
When Is The Right Time To Reduce The Price
Every homeowner must set an asking price when listing their home on the market, but what happens when you don\'t receive any offers? Just as it\'s important to know when it\'s time to sell, it\'s importa...
Are Your Neighbors Affecting Your Home\'s Value?
You have put your home up for sale and done everything your agent has advised you to do to prepare your property for sale, but still no offers have come in. If you suspect your neighbor\'s property is...
Avoid The Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Avoid The Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home\n\nHere are the most common mistakes people make when selling their property.\n\nHome Is Priced Too High\n\nThis will certainly turn buyers off, and you...
Creating Curb Appeal
If you\'re selling your home, there are a number of things you can do to improve your property\'s potential value and appeal. Creating curb appeal is one of the most effective and easy ways to accompli...
Eight Things To Consider Before Listing
So you have decided that you are going to sell your home. While your home may work just as it is for you and your family and you don\'t want to invest any more time or money into your property, there a...
Home Seller Disclosure Obligations
Anything that could be potentially harmful to the new occupant or the home itself must be addressed in the seller\'s disclosure. \n\nSeller disclosure can include previous damage, homeowner\'s association...
Home Staging: Should You Hire A Professional?
Home staging is the latest trend in real estate, and if you are selling your home you are likely at least aware of what this growing practice involves. Home staging is a marketing strategy that encou...

Livermore Valley Real Estate
925-435-5537
charlamessina@gmail.com
849 E. Stanley Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
CA BRE #01744527

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