I was referred to Dawna by a mutual friend when I started looking for my dream retirement beach house in Cayucos. Our journey together took three years with lots of looking and discussions to finally find me the perfect house. I can't thank Dawna and her amazing Executive Assistant Jodi for all of their patience, helpfulness and hard work on my quest to find the perfect home. Both Dawna and Jodi made me feel like they had all of the time in the world for me when I called with questions or concerns. Dawna is always cheerful and such a pleasure to work with. She is very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about the central coast. I highly recommend Davies Company Real Estate for all of your real estate needs. I wouldn't hesitate to use Dawna again and I did.... I used Dawna to sell my Paso Robles home after I purchased my new home. I once again found both Dawna and Jodi to be extremely professional and knowledgeable about the market. Dawna did a wonderful job of marketing my house and went above and beyond until it sold.
- Buy properties with appeal- Population is aging in SLO County. Single-level, accessible properties for those of all abilities will likely have more appeal to a wide group of buyers, in the future. This is worth considering when you purchase, build, or remodel.
- Get perspective on SLO City property values- Property values are strong county wide, exceeding the top of market before the last recession. Even in the 2007-2009 recession, San Luis Obispo City property values were consistently 10-15% higher than the SLO County average throughout the market changes.
- Consider before investing- Rents are generally high in SLO, due to low inventory. Locals often consider it easier to buy than to rent, especially if they have pets. Generally, both tenants and buyers have to concede on property features. Like many communities, there are some properties with unpermitted features. The City of SLO is serious about enforcement, tenants are better informed than ever, and sometimes lenders require correction of permit status before funding a loan.
- Know the value of courtesy- San Luis Obispo is still a small town, and word travels fast. Relationships and manners are important. This is worth considering with any real estate matters, including making offers, previewing properties and selecting an agent. Today’s courteous actions will usually impact the future success of a transaction.
- Enjoy our endearing vibrant community- This is a unique place with many facets contributing to its quaint, enchanting atmosphere. A wide greenbelt of committed open space surrounds our active, scenic, friendly, walk-able downtown with tree-lined streets. Farmers markets throughout the county allow us to buy local produce from the actual farmers. Our mild days, cool nights combine easily with the arts, recreation and educational opportunities, all contributing to our notable quality of life. It is easy to fall in love with SLO!