Dawna is a real pro! I am so glad she was on our team. For nearly four years she guided us through the volatility of the San Luis Obispo housing market, answering our questions from a far (we live in Montana) and flagging appropriate properties or developments along the way. When the timing was right and we found just what we were looking for, Dawna expertly guided us through the negotiations and inspections. This wasn't our first home buying experience, but we really appreciated how easy Dawna and her assistant made the whole process. We successfully closed in less than 30 days.
- Evaluate your rents on your rental property. Are you getting market price for the property you are providing to your tenants? If rental market prices have increased substantially in the past year, you may be missing income.
- Go green or sustainable? If you are making upgrades, consider going green or sustainable. This may be attractive to desireable tenants or buyers, and could reduce operation expenses.
- Are you paying too much for property taxes? If so, request a reassessment of your taxes from the County Assessor’s office. Contact us for some helpful insider tips about this process.
- Check your insurance coverage. Call your insurance adviser to get an update on your policy, especially if you have bought or sold property since you last checked your overall coverage. You could be over-insured or under-insured; both have significant financial consequences.
- Minimize inside annoyances to increase your enjoyment of the home. This could be as simple as addressing small maintenance items like fixing a sticking door and oiling your door hinges. Many of our clients will wait to address these kind of repairs until they are selling the property, then express regret that they waited so long. Contact us for reccommneded tradespeople for repairs that are beyond your skill set.