Information for Home Buyers

Lakewood values community In Lakewood 87% of residents say Lakewood keeps their community safe. Good grades for homes, neighborhood qualities and city government, too Lakewood residents are emphatically positive about their city's capacity to be a good place to raise a family, enjoy recreation programs, shop, and work. More than four-fifths of residents in a recent community survey graded their city B+ for preventing neighborhood blight (81%), keeping city streets in repair (83%), providing effective public safety (87%), preserving the pleasant appearance of Lakewood neighborhoods (88%), and providing recreational opportunities (89%). Their high level of satisfaction with city programs and services may stem from another significant indicator: Lakewood residents truly believe in their community. Nearly nine out of ten residents grade Lakewood B+ (or better) for preserving the community's positive qualities (83%), sustaining their sense of community over the years (86%), and providing a good place to raise a family (88%). Residents value their sense of community highly (93%) and believe they have found it in their own neighborhood (86%).

What is the MLS? It's the Multiple Listing Service Only A Realtor has access to the MLS. Your Realtor, Jim Tucker, uses the MLS let all the local Realtors know your home is for sale . If a home is not on the local MLS it is very hard to sell. A home sells quickly because the Realtors or agents are working together to make the sale. The local MLS is called the SOCALMLS it covers about 1 million listings in the Long Beach and Orange County Area. It stretches from Long Beach to Anaheim and south to Newport Beach. Some of the areas not covered are San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Also not included are Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, LAX area, and Santa Monica. When you hire a Realtor please be sure to hire a local agent. Although an out of area agent can list on the local MLS for a fee, the local agent's knowledge and service is hard to beat.

Jim Tucker

The Role of the Coldwell Banker Sales Associate Depending on a client's needs, a real estate associate can play several different roles. They can represent the homebuyer, the seller or work simultaneously for both parties. To receive the proper support to buy a new home, we strongly recommend working with a Sales Associate. This valuable expert will guide you through the home buying process so you can successfully purchase the home of your dreams. Typically, a Sales Associate will: ___ Explain the necessary steps you need to take to purchase a new home ___ Provide you with the specific details of properties in advance ___ Show you multiple listings to ensure you are informed of the latest opportunities ___ Save you time by previewing properties ___ Escort you to open houses ___ Provide you with a comprehensive guide of all the financial paperwork you need ___ Represent you in negotiations ___ Provide you with personal service and take care of your individual needs ___ Ensure the proper closing procedures take place in a timely fashion It is important to recognize that a Sales Associate is concerned with representing the homebuyer, and therefore, will ensure your interests are always met.

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