One of my favorite MLB memories. Our buddy Trevor Plouffe and the Twins came to Petco Park so we made fatheads & grabbed seats next to his position at 3B so that we could be in his ear all game long. He went 2-4 and hit the longest home run at Petco Park (for that season). His post game TV interview landed right in front of us. This photo was captured by the team photographer immediately after the interview. Thanks for always taking care of us Plouffe!
Hot Market, Cold Market, Covid Market?! Crisis PR with David Oates
Hot Market, Cold Market, Covid Market?! With so much noise within the industry about how to deliver a proper message in our current environment, it seems appropriate to hear from a public relations professional. Join our live web discussion next Friday, May 8th at 9am PST as Crisis Public Relations expert David Oates, shares his external insights on how to deliver a socially responsible message when you have a sales quota to hit.
Socially Responsible Home Sales
Socially responsible home sales in 2020 looks a little different. 6 weeks in, and it still feels surreal. Shout out to all the real estate agents going above and beyond to adapt and guide their clients during these unique times.
INMAN NEWS ARTICLE
I collaborated with Inman News to share my insights on how to further leverage a 3D Matterport Virtual Tour by creating a simple ‘Sizzle Reel’
I HEART BAY PARK BUNNY ON FOX NEWS!
After over a month in ‘work from home’ status, it was a blast to get out into the neighborhood *in a socially responsible fashion* and have some Easter fun. With each wave to a cheering family, I was reminded why I love Bay Park so much and how I know that we will come together as a community and overcome this obstacle when the time is right. A big thanks to all involved in making a last minute idea a success- everyone from best friends, to Starbucks, to the neighbors, and even the news.
EASTER BUNNY TO VISIT BAY PARK
Let’s cultivate our community! Share this post and help spread the word about the Bay Park Easter Bunny Drive By tomorrow.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HOME SALES
Socially Responsible Home Sales- The meaning of your home has never been more important than right now. Real Estate services have been deemed “essential” and we find ourselves assisting clients who have no choice but to buy or sell. Rest assured, we’re here to help and have incorporated numerous protocols into our actions to ensure we remain socially responsible during these unique times. Check out some of the ways we are adapting. Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Stay Home.
LA TIMES HOT PROPERTY FEATURED LISTING
Thank you Los Angeles Times HOT PROPERTY for showcasing our new La Jolla listing. Considering it is the former home of a legendary NFL Defensive Lineman, you can easily imagine the scale and privacy being on point. DM me to schedule a private, virtual showing of this stunner! You can read the entire article here:
3D VIRTUAL TOUR SIZZLE REEL
Home Selling in 2020 with VIRTUAL VIDEOS! No camera crews, lighting guys, actors. This is how we’re adapting to the current environment with 3D Home Sales. If people can find their soul mates online, they can certainly buy homes online! Check out this brief Virtual Tour Video captured using a 3D camera system to create realistic, fully immersive experiences.
Link in comments to explore the entire La Jolla Mansion virtually.
Katz x Everbowl | Brokers Open
Big thanks to Jeff Fenster and the crew at Everbowl for making sure our new listing at 6106 Avenida Chamnez has tasty tantalizer’s on the menu for today’s Broker Open.
New Team Record in February 2020
The market is HOT and our team has been busy working with families from all over the country invest and/or sell property. From quaint beachside bungalows to multi million dollar mansions, we love helping families navigate real estate in Southern California 🏘💙 If you, or someone you know is in the market to buy or sell, please think of us as your real estate resource...
We don’t only close deals, we open relationships!
JUST LISTED! Striking Ocean Facing Estate in La Jolla
JUST LISTED | This striking ocean-facing estate set into a private canyon is a rare find offering glamorous Hollywood Hills-style living within La Jolla’s prestigious Muirlands. Appraised for sale at $3.9M, listed on sale at $3.650. Open House this weekend.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS or LA JOLLA
Synonymous with glamour, wealth, and multimillion-dollar real estate, this La Jolla enclave is filled with trophy mansions and funky architecture suspended among hillsides and steep slopes. At night, the glow from the stars gives residents a break from the grind of urban distraction, offering respite from the hustle of big city living. Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly escape or a relaxing retreat, this home is sure to appease any homebuyer who has been romanced by the coastal charm of Southern California.
Appraised for sale at $3.9m, Listed on sale for $3.65m
Team is Off to A HOT Start in 2020!
The team is off to its best start to a year, with over $20,000,000 of production in the pipeline to kickoff 2020!
Are you or someone you know thinking of buying or selling this year?! (Or making a brokerage change?) Allow our top producing team to navigate you. Real Estate Transactions SUCK... Unless you have a GREAT team representing you!
We don’t only close deals, we open relationships!
Partnership established with the United States Post Office!
We have established a partnership established with the United States Post Office to ensure our custom marketing pieces are delivered to the mailboxes of homeowners throughout San Diego County!
Taggers Caught on Camera Vandalizing Bus Bench!
TAGGERS! I knew it was inevitable that my bus bench ads would get tagged, but I didn’t think it would happen this quickly. Good news is that someone caught them on video! Has anyone seen these guys wandering San Diego?!
WHY DO REALTORS ADVERTISE ON A BUS BENCH?
Do you ever wonder why real estate agents advertise on a bus bench?!
There is no expectation of a home buyer or seller calling and hiring a real estate agent while stopped at a red light. But the advertisement reinforces familiarity and repetition when combined with other marketing efforts such as social media advertising, direct mailers, community outreach etc. For example, when a prospect who has seen your bench walks through the door at an open house you’re hosting, you become a familiar face instead of a salesperson.
If you’re looking for a familiar face to help with your real estate goals in 2020, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to share some of the sales psychology we incorporate into our business to help our clients achieve their real estate goals.
2020 Mantra: I Am the Construction Worker of My Reality
2020 Mantra: I Am the Construction Worker of My Reality
SAN DIEGO EXPECTED TO BE SO CAL'S HOTTEST HOUSING MARKET!
I don't always find Zillow content to be credible, but this brings up a thought I've had since entering real estate... Many people think our home prices are crazy, but in comparison to property values (and weather) in Los Angeles or San Francisco, the San Diego market is greatly undervalued.
Are you, or your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers planning on buying, selling or investing in real estate in 2020? I would love to help navigate this exciting time in our real estate community.
FULL STORY HERE: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/real-estate/story/2020-01-02/san-diego-expected-to-be-californias-hottest-home-market-in-2020-zillow-survey-says?fbclid=IwAR2R4i7DoNZHhqUkLguwrc-1EA__LHd9-kUZNfiePFV_WQSvqL5ssrP44AY
HISTORY OF CAPRI BY THE SEA
Unbeknownst to many, this coastal high rise defined the coast of San Diego as we know it today…
After WWII, the population of San Diego’s coastal communities grew 5x which was elevated in the late 50’s/early 60’s when a blonde bombshell named Marilyn Monroe introduced the world to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in the feature film “Some Like It Hot”. Not long after this, San Diegan’s were introduced to a new attraction in Mission Bay named, Sea World and then the San Diego Wild Animal Park. It was obvious, San Diego needed a way to facilitate the emerging tourism industry.
Immediately, beach residents began to rebel against a wave of unbridled development occurring at the coast and support of a coastal height restriction began. The initial petition effort was unsuccessful, and a 12 story hotel on the bluff was built, known today as the Capri by the Sea. In direct response to the construction of Capri by the Sea, the Citizen Initiative was approved by more than 60 percent of city voters in 1972, which restricted the height of all buildings west of I-5 to 30 feet. It withstood a battery of legal challenges and was finally put into effect in 1976 and is still in force today. Now, the plan is hailed for preserving dramatic views and easy access to San Diego’s beaches. Miami’s skyscraper-dotted coastline is often cited as a cautionary tale of what might have been.
What does all this mean? Buying a unit in Capri by the Sea places you into one of the only beachfront high rises to ever be built in San Diego County. Schedule a viewing, I’ll take you up to the roof and show you a one of a kind perspective of San Diego’s coastline.