Dani Blain Real Estate Team

Selling in a Seller’s Market Sounds Great… Until I Become the Buyer in a Seller’s Market

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You’ve heard it over and over… you get it! You know it’s a Seller’s Market. You are well aware that inventory is low and the market NEEDS listings. Right? You own your home, you know it is the right time to sell – but you are worried. Because it seems that all you ever hear is how quickly houses are selling and it sounds like the competition for new listings is fierce. Guess what? We (the Real Estate industry) are not doing a good job selling the idea of selling your home right now. 

Does this sound like you? 

“If I sell my house, and it’s a Seller’s Market – great. Buuuut, in the next breath I am actually a Buyer in said Seller’s Market – soooo then what? Will I be able to find another home? Will I even be able to afford the home I want (if I can find it?) What if I don’t find something before escrow closes? Where will we go? Forget it… we will stay put.”

Those are all very fair, great questions. Let us help ease some of those concerns and start instilling a bit of confidence into our would-be sellers. Here is what you need to keep in mind:

You are likely moving from one price range to another

More often than not, when people own a home and are looking to sell, it’s into a bigger home or a home in a different area that wasn’t an option to you when you first bought your home. Typically, it is the next price range up from what was a starter home. 

Right now, here in the Valley, starter homes are selling like hotcakes! Truly – they are oftentimes only on the market for a matter of days. Why is that? Because mortgage rates are so low that many first time buyers see home ownership as a reality. These are the people coming in and snatching up newly listed homes. 

If you are looking to sell your starter home and move into your forever home, you aren’t competing for the same homes as many of today’s buyers. Additionally, if you are looking to move from what you thought was your forever home and into a luxury home – this is the perfect time! Luxury listings are not as competitive and low mortgage rates may make this a more viable option for you. 

It really is a Seller’s Market, so you can negotiate not only the financial side of the contact, but also the timeline

While the process of being a buyer and a seller does add more moving parts and may make a stressful situation, feel a bit more stressful — it isn’t impossible. With the leverage you will have in the negotiation of the home you are selling, you can make sure you don’t leave yourself out in the cold. You can build in contingencies and/or you can say that you want a longer escrow. There are many ways to get creative with counter offers to make sure you set yourself up for success when you move into the buyers seat.

You can create a solid back-up plan

If things get a little dicey or the timing doesn’t match up perfectly, you should have a back-up plan. While getting ready to list your home, start saving money – ideally, you will have two times your monthly mortgage payment on hand in case you have to carry both homes for a while.

That extra money can also go towards an AirBnB you can stay in temporarily – or you can negotiate a rent back from the people buying your first home. If you can stay with family, that will save you some money and you can put money towards a storage unit until your next home is ready. 

Still feel overwhelmed by the what ifs? We got you!

It would be beyond overwhelming and stressful if you were going into this blind and alone, but guess what? You’re not! Hopefully you are working alongside an experienced Real Estate Pro… and if you are reading this on our blog – then we certainly hope it is with one of our experienced agents!

We have worked with many sellers that are also a buyer. We have had to get creative and learn how to make this market work for our clients. We are confident that we can successfully get you from one home to another even in today’s market. 

Right now is the best time to sell your home. Period. You are hearing about it all the time because it has never been more true. Even if you do move from the Seller role into the Buyer role – now is still the right time, because with these low interest rates – you will get more home for less money. 

While it is clear that this market is a “no-brainer” for Sellers – it’s also great time to jump on the investment and ownership opportunities as a buyer with the rates as they are. Soooo… if you are even the tiniest bit considering selling, reach out to us,  and we will set you up with an agent to talk things out and make you feel at ease before you officially enter into the process. 

Dreaming Big with Bob Goff

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If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen that we had a very special Brokerage Meeting last week with the one and only Bob Goff. While the original plan was for the brokerage to head down to his amazing retreat center in San Diego – COVID had different plans. Instead, we had this best selling author and encourager speak to us (via Zoom) and deliver a strong and powerful message!

If you aren’t familiar with Bob Goff, you are missing out! He’s  an amazing person who has done so much with his time on Earth. He began his career as a lawyer, then quit to begin writing and speaking full time. He has written some of our favorite books Love Does, Everybody Always, and most recently, Dream Big. Bob is someone Dani has always been motivated and inspired by. She knew after learning about his retreat center she had to connect her team with the opportunity to learn from him. 

Dani believes strongly, and says regularly, that “we are blessed so that we can bless others.”  Giving back is something she does in our communities and also with our agents. To have a successful brokerage, you need successful agents. At Dani Blain Real Estate there is a huge emphasis on growing and supporting our agents to help them be successful in their businesses. It is a cyclical effect in motion every day at DBRE… we support our agents’ success and in turn  agents support their clients’ success. Happy clients share their experience with their circle who hopefully come back to DBRE to manage their next real estate project… and so the cycle goes. A ‘better-together’ kind of relationship.

In the spirit of blessing others, Dani knew that blessing her agents and team with the gift of Bob Goff was exactly what she wanted to do to kick off 2021. Bob’s message of dreaming big was the perfect way to shape our goals and motivations for the year ahead. Bob’s message was somewhat simple but also profound:

“What do you want? Why do you want it? What are you going to do about it?”

Bob inspired us to stop and ask ourselves these questions. Once we know what we want, and why we want it – it is time for us to figure out what we are going to do about it. He shared that progress looks like putting yourself adjacent to the next best step, especially if the step you really want or need isn’t attainable quite yet. Keep moving in the direction of what you want, one action at a time, keeping yourself adjacent to things and people that can help make your dream a reality. We love this actionable way to work towards our goals! 

We also really loved a little secret he let us in on. Did you know that he cuts the left pocket out of all of his pants? Listen to what a cool idea this is… he believes you should always be careful about what you put in your pockets. Only keep things in there you really need (keys, wallet, etc… as the actual/tangible things in our pockets, i.e. metaphor for life.) And then each day, imagine that right pocket filled with some of the stuff you may be holding on to – some of the hurts and setbacks, the things that didn’t go your way… and move them on over to the  left pocket. A physical act of letting them go. Because the bottom line is, you’re never going to be a newer creation or the current,  most recent and best version of you, if you’re hanging on to all of that stuff you don’t need anymore. Boom! Isn’t that such a great exercise? We hope you will give it a try with us. 

Lastly, we will leave you with the message Bob left us with… he said “be a norm breaker – you don’t have to be what everyone else tells you you are.” Isn’t that so motivating and a bit of a relief? What are you going to do that is going to break the norm and break out of what people have told you you are? We encourage you to dream big and remember us if you need help getting that dream accomplished. 

What Every Agent Wishes You Knew

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Whether you’ve never bought or sold a house or have done both, there are a handful of things every Real Estate Agent wishes you knew. Today, we bring you our agents’ top four! It’s our insider’s info on the reality of being a Real Estate Agent. 

An Agent will rarely sit you down to tell you the things we are about to give you the scoop on. They will chug forward, working long, demanding hours with friendly smiles on their faces because they love what they do. However, we suspect if you knew these few important tidbits things would be ever more smooth for both you and your agent! So, with the hopes of shining light into the lesser known parts of our industry (and to help you, help us the next time we work together) here are the top four things Agents wish you knew: 


#1 Choose Your Agent Wisely

We’ve said it before and we will say it again… especially in today’s market, you need a Real Estate Agent. Ideally one of our DBRE Agents. Because now more than ever, we need you to truly consider who will represent you in this monumental life decision. Don’t just pick your aunt’s, neighbor’s, son’s, wife who just got her license and is eager for a client. Now is not the time to let Uncle Ned dust off his old Real Estate license. 

This current market is nothing like any of us have ever seen before. Working with a trusted DBRE Agent means that you are working with someone who has been navigating this market the whole time ‘this market’ has morphed into what we now know it to be. Our Agents will serve you with integrity and deliver their expertise and knowledge. They also have the support of our entire DBRE team behind them.


#2 Just Because “Zillow Says” – Doesn’t Mean It’s So…

Isn’t it fun to look on Zillow and see what your home is worth? Well… unfortunately, Zestimates are kind of just that – for fun. They are often completely off base and make it hard for us to convince our clients that our expertise and actual MLS listing comps are a lot more accurate than what you see on Zillow, Trullia, etc. Zillow is not a property valuation site. Period. It works off of algorithms and online data that may be out of date or inaccurate. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we do feel this is important for our clients to be in the know about.


#3 We Don’t Make as Much Money as You Think

This is not to say that Real Estate is not a lucrative industry, it absolutely has the potential to be, but there seems to be a bit of a misconception that all Real Estate Agents make great money. There are so many variables to what an Agents annual salary looks like, not to mention that in this industry, you’ve got to spend money to make money. 

In a 100% commission based field, Agents don’t get paid until every paper is signed, sealed, and delivered. It can be after months and months of working every weekend showing homes, writing multiple offers that don’t materialize, paying for marketing of your home upfront, and… so.much.gas. Each transaction could be 100s of hours of work that agents don’t get paid for unless, and until, the transaction is finally closed. 

Things fall through, people switch Agents (this is the ultimate heart breaker for most Agents), and people change their mind. A common mindset in real estate goes something like this: a client is like a bet the Agent makes, taking a risk on you. They work hard for you to ensure their gamble pays off in the end. At DBRE we are more than this. DBRE’s Agents our servant-leaders. While each new client involves risk we believe the risk is worth it since relationships and people are so important to us. Most times we are successful because we know that when the client succeeds we do, regardless of what that looks like in the end.


#4 Trust Us… We Got You! 

We feel confident in saying that all of the Agents at Dani Blain Real Estate are salt of the earth people who know that we value putting people over numbers and taking care of our clients is of utmost priority. Plus, all our agents are backed by our entire family of agents. 

Like all industries, Real Estate can have some bad apples in the bunch, but when you choose to work with a DBRE Agent, you can trust this person has your best interests in mind and will work hard to meet your needs. 

The process could be difficult (especially in today’s market…) and it could feel like a roller coaster ride. The good thing? Your agent knows this ride well. They will brace you for the twists and turns and help you when you need to pause the ride – or ask to move on to a new one. 

And there ya have it… what every Agent wishes you knew. We hope you learned a few things and we hope all your future transactions or current ones are just that much smoother!

This post is to “pull back the curtain” on parts of the Real Estate industry you may not have known about. All of our Agents have picked this profession because they love to serve others and they are good at what they do. They value and appreciate all of their clients and gladly do all of the fun and not so fun parts of their job.

We look forward to connecting with you, working with you, and hopefully finding you the home or property of your dreams. If you have any questions about the process, about a property, or even about our brokerage, please reach out so we can help.

Shop Til Ya Drop… Or Until You’re All “Scrolled” Out

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Online shopping is King… even if people intend to shop in person, oftentimes they will check out prices and reviews online before heading to a brick and mortar storefront. It’s no wonder that online shopping and e-commerce has completely changed the way people look for their future homes. 

Back in the day, before we had access to all of the technology we now have at our fingertips, the way Realtors listed homes was very different from the way we do it now. We have Amazon and online shopping in general to thank for that. Everyone is very familiar with shopping online – whether it’s for groceries, a mattress, a car, or a home – step one is typically done on our phones. 

So what does that mean for the way we list homes and the way we market your home? If we know that online shopping is something that everyone does without thinking these days and we know that the first thing someone is going to do to begin their house hunt is to pick up their phone – we know your listing needs to appeal to these online shoppers. 

Your DBRE Agent knows and understands the best way to have an online shopper connect with your home listing. We work with teams of photographers and stagers to make sure your listing has all of the bells and whistles it may need. Each home and each listing will be different and each Agent will put their own touch on it, but we can guarantee that it will be NOTHING like the listings from way back when, or heck… even from five years ago! 

We know the process can feel daunting and you may be wondering if your house is ready to list. Instead of scrolling and reading through advice online, connect with us so we can put you in touch with one of our Agents who can walk you through the entire process. If you are wondering what some of our listings look like, go take a peek to see what we have on the market and see all of the great things our teams have put together. 

In today’s rapidly paced market, where inventory is low and demand is high – people are checking MLS listings multiple times a day and sometimes making offers on just the listing alone. With drone photography, virtual tours, and huge photo galleries of listings – it can feel like the shopper has already been in the home, which is vastly different than the days of Open Houses and flyers on door steps. We have fully adjusted to this new way of marketing our listings and hope that you will let us use our expertise with your home. 

If you are ready to list your home, Dani Blain Real Estate Agents are standing by, ready to get your home listed and sold. They will take you through the process step by step and make sure that your home is “ready for it’s close up” to create a visually appealing listing that will catch the eye of even the savviest online shoppers. 

Central Valley Housing Market in the New Year

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As the longest and most difficult year for a lot of us comes to an end, we want to spend a bit of time looking ahead. With a new year comes a fresh start, a new leaf, the next chapter. Many view it as a time to make goals and resolutions and map out the year ahead. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict everything that lies ahead.  No one could have imagined what 2020 would have in store for us, so we won’t pretend that we have a crystal ball for what 2021 will look like. But, in terms of what we can expect in the Central Valley Real Estate market, we do have a few predictions we can share with you to help you plan for the year ahead.

Inventory Will Remain Tight

All signs are pointing to 2021 looking pretty similar to last year in a few respects, with low inventory being on the list. It has been nearly impossible to keep up with the buyer demand, resulting in slim pickings for buyers. 

If you are looking to buy a home in the Central Valley in 2021, we have a team of agents that are ready to serve you and help you find your next home. It may require extra patience and level setting expectations, but we are sure the perfect-for-you home is within reach for you. You can check out a couple of our previous blog posts of what the market currently looks like for both buyers and sellers. 

Home Prices Will Stay on the Rise

Which is great for sellers and a little tougher of a pill to swallow for buyers. With inventory low and eager buyers – 2021 will continue the trend we saw beginning last spring. If you spent last year saving and cleaning up your credit report, then 2021 is your year to take the leap into home ownership. If you still have some work to do in that department, commit to buckling down the first half of the year so that you can meet your goals sooner than later. Check out some tips from Dave Ramsey on how you can save for a down payment while renting.

Sellers can stay hopeful about getting a nice return on their investment and if you are working with an experienced agent, you will have plenty of offers headed your way. It will be important to have a plan for your next move, as the inventory will be slim. Practice patience and negotiate an offer that will give you the flexibility you may need.  

The Real Estate Market Looks Stable

Most of us can remember the Real Estate Market Crash of 2008 and there are leery buyers and sellers wondering if we are in the midst of a bubble that could soon burst. Thankfully, all signs point to stability. The housing market has been leading the charge in our country’s economic recovery throughout the Coronavirus Crisis. Experts do not see an impending crash. We are in a completely different place than we were in 2008 and there is no reason to believe that the positive trends we saw in 2020 will be leaving us high and dry in 2021. 

The Bottom Line

Real Estate in California has long been a safe investment and it will remain as such this year. Even if you aren’t planning on buying or selling in 2021 and you are currently a homeowner, you can expect to see your home value rise in this current market. If you aren’t sure what your goals are for this year, maybe investing in Real Estate can be added to your list? 

2021 looks promising for Real Estate in the Central Valley, as many companies are adopting the work from home model and people are fleeing big cities and looking to plant roots in a place that is affordable and still close to big cities. With the Central Valley being positioned smack in the middle of Los Angeles and San Francisco, we fit the bill for a lot of eager buyers. 

Our agents had incredible success in 2020 and are looking to continue it in 2021. There was a great deal of learning to be done in this new market, and they did so quickly and swiftly creating loads of sales and happy clients. We hope that you will trust us to serve you in the new year and we send you warm wishes of prosperity for 2021. 

Get in touch with us today to learn more about buying or selling in the Central Valley and we will match you with one of our hard-working agents. 

Top 3 Reasons to Work for Dani Blain Real Estate

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As a Real Estate Brokerage, we aren’t typically actively recruiting for new agents to join our team – but of course we are always hoping that we will find like-minded individuals who would be a good fit. To know us, as a Brokerage, is to know that above all else, we focus on relationships, growing our agents, and giving back to the communities we serve – all of course, while doing real estate. 

We currently have the following positions available; Sales Agents, Inside Sales Associate/Lead Coordinator, and Administrative Support. You can read specifics about all of the positions and desired qualifications, on our website. Whether you are already a licensed Real Estate professional or looking to get into the field – we want to tell you the top three reasons you should work for Dani Blain:

#1 We value people as an asset

The focus of this Brokerage has always been to elevate relationships between staff and clients over hitting numbers. This may not sound like that novel of a concept — but if you have spent time in this industry, you know first hand that this is not the standard in the world of real estate. For us, we learned early on that when you invest in your people and truly value and see them as an asset – you will have a great return on that investment. 

Our Agents are part of our family… period. When you join our team, you become part of the DBRE family. Here, it is normal to love and be loved, we uplift one another: agents, clients, and partners alike. Here, ‘you’ always goes before ‘me’. 

#2 Build your business your way

Your success is our success. Joining this Brokerage as an Agent you have the freedom to work as a stand alone agent, or to join one of our awesome teams. We view our Agents as business partners and are all about helping our agents create a business for themselves. 

Joining a team helps with accountability, predictability, as well as mentorship and support. We have three very successful teams that may be the perfect fit for you. Check out The Funston Group, The Hite Real Estate Team, and The Shawn Team. We love what these guys have done to add their own flair to the vision and mission of DBRE – they make us proud every single day.

#3 Our core values: service, culture, and integrity

We want people on our team that understand the importance of these core values. We are so proud of the incredible culture we have created and feel so blessed to be able to serve the communities we work and live in all over the Central Valley and Central Coast. Helping families and connecting with people to help them grow one property at a time isn’t just a tagline for our website and marketing materials. It is who we are and what we do – it is the heart and sole of Dani Blain Real Estate. 

The bottom line is this… at Dani Blain Real Estate, we buy and sell properties, serve the communities we work in, and grow real estate agents. If anything you have read in this post has resonated with you – we hope you will consider joining our team. Please get in touch with us or apply today. 

Reality of Today’s Market: The Buyers Edition

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We have covered the general state of today’s real estate market, as well as the reality for sellers at this time, so now we are ready to dive into what it is like for buyers in the current market. It seems we can’t go more than a minute without someone mentioning the “unprecedented times” we are living through – and for good reason. No one has ever seen the things we are seeing while we live through this pandemic. The real estate market is no exception, so today’s buyers need to be well aware what they are getting themselves into, particularly if this is their first time buying a home. This is not your mother’s home buying experience, so buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. 

Cash is King 

With inventory low and interest rates high, sellers have the upper hand and can be quite selective with the offers they are getting. The more capital you have on hand and the way you can use it in a creative way, the better your offer will do. There are lots of funding and loans options available for you to explore. In our Central Valley Tri-County area, we are seeing everything from FHA and USDA loans to conventional loans. When you want to begin the process to learn more about funding options, your Dani Blain Real Estate (DBRE) Agents can help you discuss options and connect you with our pals at Country Club Mortgage as well for additional information or pre-approval processing.

Flexibility is not far behind

With many sellers also simultaneously looking to buy another home, they may find themselves in a situation where the low inventory is making it difficult to secure their next home. If you are clear in your offer that you can be flexible – it may give your offer a leg up on others. If you aren’t in a huge rush and can agree to a longer escrow period, or if you can offer a rent back situation, it will allow the sellers a bit of breathing room and can make your offer the most appealing. There are many things that could fall into this category where experienced agents can help you get creative in each individual offer they draw up with their clients. 

Keep your emotions in check and be ready to move quickly!

This type of market moves quickly and can feel like an emotionally trying process for some. You are going to need to protect yourself a bit and try your best not to fall in love with the houses you see. There are so many unforeseen circumstances in today’s market that getting your hopes up may leave you feeling crushed if your offer isn’t even drawn before the home of our dreams sells. 

We cannot adequately prepare you for how quickly we have been seeing houses sell – it is at a breakneck speed, so we need our clients to be able to move at this rapid pace, which can be a bit jarring. If you are the type that likes to mull things over and really take your time when making decisions, the house you decide to put an offer on tomorrow – may get five offers today. 

The bottom line: Work with an Agent you trust AND has experience in this market

We’ve said it before, and we will say it again – we cannot emphasize the importance of working with an experienced Agent enough. Here at DBRE we have been busy buying and selling homes in this new pandemic driven Real Estate market. We have Agents out there charting these new waters and finding our way through to help our clients land the home of their dreams every single day.

We know that buying a home is one of the most stressful life events we face in our adulthood. The typical home buying stress that has always been there for everyone, unfortunately has only intensified in today’s market. Working alongside an Agent that understands the nuanced market we are experiencing, while also having the emotional intelligence to truly offer an empathetic  beacon of support, is something that we are so proud to do here at DBRE. 

Throughout the process, we are confident you will feel like you are working with a skilled, trusted, friend that is laser-focused on one goal – meeting your needs and making you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. 

If you are ready to embark on a home buying journey – we hope you choose to do it with us. It may be emotional and hard, but it will be worth it and you will end up in the home that was meant for you… for that we are sure! Get in touch with us today. 

Gratitude and Giving

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The season of giving and gratitude is upon us! At Dani Blain Real Estate (DBRE), we have a heart for the specific needs in our community and we believe we are blessed so that we can bless others. This is something that Dani and her late husband Kevin started doing together before DBRE – so now that this Brokerage has grown, so has our giving. We are very pleased and proud to be able to serve our community every month and we are hoping with the holidays just around the corner, you will join us in our upcoming endeavors. 

We are better together! 

One of our most favorite giving opportunities has been our annual pumpkin pie giveaway. Well, this year it is expanding because we are partnering with V1st Church, Grocery Outlet, The Blake Shawn Team, Justin Hite Real Estate Team, Home Warranty of America, and Spirit 88.9 to feed 250 families this Thanksgiving. 

We feel very strongly that everyone deserves a family meal on Thanksgiving. Our very own Justin Hite Real Estate Team is providing all the turkeys, our partner team and volunteers have covered the sides, and as always we will have our pumpkin pies to make a full dinner! If you or someone you know could use a good, wholesome meal this Thanksgiving, please follow this link to receive one, click here.

#FeedOurFamilies 

You can help us feed our families in our Central Valley community with FoodLink of Tulare County  who is working hard to ensure everyone in need of a warm meal throughout the holiday season, receives one. We are very excited to kick off this local effort with $1,000 – where $1 provides 4 meals! To learn more about this or to donate, please click here. Anything you can do to help our local families would make a huge difference – you can help through December 31st. 

Coats & Cookies

This holiday season we are partnering with the Lighthouse Rescue Mission to provide new or gently used coats to those in need. Our plan is to make things a bit more sweet for those receiving the coats, so when we deliver them there will be plenty of delicious cookies to ring in the holidays. Will you join us in helping accomplish our goal of collecting as many women’s, men’s, teens and kids coats as we can? You can drop off coat donations at the Dani Blain Real Estate Office in Visalia now through December 17th. 

We find great joy in not only serving and giving back to our community, but to also raise awareness about the local needs in our community while highlighting the non-profits that serve them. This allows for more individuals and businesses to come together and help. This has been an especially difficult year for a great deal of Americans, and some of our own Central Valley families. We are hopeful that by spreading awareness, expressing some specific needs, and actionable items that some of the people in our network can help. If you are someone that is able, please consider helping us make someone’s holiday season a little brighter. Thank you and may God bless you and yours this season of giving. 

The Short List: Service Provider Recommendations

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Sometimes finding a good service provider can be like finding a needle in a haystack. There are so many ways research businesses online, on sites like Yelp or Angie’s List, but sometimes you wish someone would narrow things down even further for you. Well, all of us at Dani Blain Real Estate are happy to do just that for you. We have spent decades in the Central Valley sourcing and vetting the best of the best for all of your home servicing needs. We are so happy to have this short list of providers to refer you to and know that you will love them as much as we do. 


Contractor/Construction Services

Payton Construction Inc. is our go to for anyone in need of a solid Contractor. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page to see all of the amazing work they are doing right here in the Central Valley.
Phone: 559-280-4066

Flooring:

We love our pal Greg Gibson at Flooring Liquidators in Tulare. You can email him or give him a call at 559-804-1004 to take care of all of your flooring needs.

Handyman:

Give Adrian Jimmez Mata a call at 559-331-5491 and he will be able to fix or repair anything for you in the Central Valley. 

House & Carpet Cleaning:

Service Master by Beneveto is your one stop shop for all of your cleaning demands. From emergency and biohazard cleaning, tile and grout service to upholstery cleaning and even mold and odor remediation servicing – Service Master by Beneveto has you covered. 
Phone: 559-266-4357
Facebook Page 

Locksmith:

Doyel Pope at Key Evidence Lock and Safe in Visalia can help with more than just a lockout – they do it all for both residential and commercial services including security and camera systems. 
Phone: 559-805-5110
Email: dpope@keyevidence.com

Painter:

Joey Ochoa in Tulare is the last painter you will ever need – we know you will love him like all of our shared clients always do. Give him a call at 559-759-2076 for more information. 

Roofing: 

Call Daniel at Stoic Roofing 559-483-0258 – he is kind, professional and beats most other rates! He will not disappoint. 

3R Construction is a full service construction company – and another of our go-to roofers, Tim is a great guy!
Phone: 559-303-0587 
Email: three.r.construction@hotmail.com
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We hope this list of our Dani Blain Real Estate approved service providers helps you on your next home project. We know how important it is to have someone you can trust and rely on – and we also know that no one has time to sort through all of the options out there. It is truly our pleasure to be able to recommend these top notch service providers to you and we hope that you reach out to them and tell them your friends at Dani Blain Real Estate sent you! 

The Reality of Today’s Market

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Seller’s Edition

Inventory is low, it’s a seller’s market, sell now! Seems like those are the things people have swirling around in their heads these days. While it is true that we are currently in the middle of a seller’s market – it’s not just any ol’ market – its a market like none of us have ever seen. We talked a while back about what the current Real Estate Market here in the Central Valley in our post “The Real Estate Market TODAY” and today we are going to dig in a little deeper on what the reality is for sellers at this moment. 

When you are working with an experienced Real Estate Agent you will have someone to guide you through what the process can look like in this unique market. Our team of Agents here at Dani Blain Real Estate have remained very busy throughout the coronavirus Pandemic and very familiar with the current trends. Some things you should be thinking about if you are going to be putting a house on the market soon:

It will be a lot different than the last time you bought or sold a house

No one has ever seen a market like this before. We can promise you – unless you have bought/sold a home in the last six months, this process will be very different than the last time you were here. You may see incredibly short listing times. With inventory low and loads of eager buyers, we are seeing houses only having live listings for a number of hours before the offers start rolling in. 

You may receive multiple offers. You may see multiple offers above your listing price. There may be heartfelt letters from sellers of why you should choose them over another eager buyer. With this seller’s market you will be in the driver’s seat – but working alongside a knowledgeable agent will be like having the perfect GPS navigating the route from the passenger seat. 

Make sure you have a strong virtual listing

With interest rates currently being so low, we are seeing a lot of first time buyers and the majority of them are Millennials. Millennials are all about shopping online and scrolling through MLS listings is something anyone can do before they even get out of bed in the morning. Having a listing with great photos, a virtual tour, etc… can really make your home stand out and garner lots of interest with excited buyers. Having people fall in love with a home before they even see it in person is what it is all about right now.

Be comfortable with the unknown 

Every house and every process is totally unique and different. Once the offers start to come in there will be a great deal of variables to work through with your agent. Having an agent that can be thinking ten steps ahead and trying to anticipate the unknown will help a lot. Being prepared to go on a bit of a journey with lots of twists and turns is what we need all of our seller’s to be comfortable with right now. 

Is now the right time to sell your house? It is a great time if you are ready! It will be important for you to have your plan and know exactly what the next steps are for after you sell your current home. We have Agents that can help you map out the best way to make this happen and help you search for a new home while you’re in the process of selling. It is a lot of moving parts during a stressful and emotional process – which makes working with an Agent you trust and click with is so important. Get in touch with us and we can help match you with an agent that will be perfect for you and your situation in any area in the Central Valley.