Dennis Smith - REALTOR®

There are only two accurate ways to find the value of your home in Carlsbad or anywhere. The first is to get an appraisal from a certified appraiser for $400 to $700. The second way is to contact a local REALTOR like myself who will probably do it for free in order to hopefully have your future business and referrals, as I do. There are many apps and websites that offer an online valuation, however, they have never seen your home much less been inside it so they are only "guestimates". I have compared some of these sites against each other and against my valuations and they can be as much as 30% apart. Then, which one do you believe?

San Diego County California and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Carlsbad, La Costa, Aviara, Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, San Diego, Fallbrook, Bonsal, New Construction, Senior 55+ homes and Probate & Trusts.

Hi John. There are several types of homes that you can own in Carlsbad and the surrounding cities. The most common is the Single Family Detached home, usually abbreviated SFR. Some of these homes have a rental unit with they and they are called ADU's, granny flats, mother in law quarters, casitas, The next most common are attached homes which would be condos, duplexes, townhomes, twin homes, triplexes and quadruplexes. They would be attached at one or more walls. There are also some mobile homes and manufactured homes, most of those are in parks, some of which are on leased land and some own their own land. Most of the mobile & manufactured homes are 55+, senior only parks. There are no other 55+ communities in Carlsbad, CA. There are also apartment buildings that you could rent or own. I can help you buy, sell or exchange any of the above types of properties in Carlsbad or in all of San Diego County.

Hi Daniel, The procedure is quite simple. We meet to view your home (or with COVID, you give me access) and I prepare a Comparative Market analysis for us to review. I will give you some recommendations on the things to do to obtain your outcome with the property, whether it is to have the quickest sale or maximize the profit on the home. We agree on a sales price then I have a professional photographer take pictures and I start me 128 point marketing plan. Please call me as soon as you can, even 6 to 12 months before you want the home to go on the market. I can recommend some low-cost things to do prior to listing that will help you maximize your bottom line. Please note that we have implemented many COVID relates safety procedures for both buyers and sellers. Those are a priority for all of us.

The best way to search is call an Agent like myself who can discuss your needs and the current inventory then assist you by setting up a specific search that meets your needs. That search can be setup to send you targeted properties on a weekly, daily or within minutes of when it gets listed or reduced or back on the market. The next best way is to go to my website at http://tinyurl.com/SDHomeSearch where you can do a search and even downloasd an app that will tell you about all the homes listed. (Download the free search app near the bottom right of the main page.) So, if you are driving around and you see a sign without a flyer, you can get all the info on that property and the neighboring homes, right from the app. Please feel welcome to call me with any questions at 760-212-8225

I currently assist buyers, sellers and investors throughout all of San Diego County. I am a member of a large group of Realtors all over the country and in many other countries that I can refer you too if you need a quality Realtor anywhere. Just ask!

I do not do property management but I have a great company to recommend...just ask.

Hi Stephen, Yes. I have several sites. The one that is currently listed is http://www.sandiegohomes4u.com/ which is my main site. Along with that, I have some other sites that I would love to add to my profile if you can do that. http://CarlsbadHomesForSaleNow.com https://SanDiegoProbateServices.com ​​ https://www.ShowingNew.com/inSanDiego Thanks for being part of the guides and helping us improve our businesses. Best, Dennis Smith

Hi Matthew, Thanks for asking. How do I prepare my Carlsbad or Encinitas home to sell is a common question. Do you watch HGTV? Many buyers do and that is what many of them are looking for, especially millennials. However, there are many buyers that want to do their own remodel, but the property still has to be in the best showing condition possible, given your time and budget. With yard work, the sooner you start the less money you need to have time for fresh plants to grow. 1st - House and yard should be neat & clean. 2nd - minor repairs and maintenance items. 3rd - paint and flooring. Please contact me for my free list of "40 Free & Inexpensive Listing Tips" and my 11 page booklet on "44 Moneymaking tips in Preparation to Sell".

Hi Mr Miller. Thanks for asking. My wife and I specialize in representing buyers, sellers and investors in residential real estate throughout San Diego County since 1994. That includes detached houses with or without an ADU or Granny Flat, condos, townhomes, twinhomes, duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes, apartment buildings, mobile homes, manufactured homes, modular homes and land. We also have specialized training for working with seniors, probate, estates, short sales and foreclosure avoidance. How may I assist you?

I assist buyers and sellers of all types of residential and small investment properties such as detached houses, condos, townhomes, twin homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, mobile & manufactured homes, ADUs, granny flats, apartments, land, 55+ senior communities, probate & estate homes, foreclosures, short sales along with new construction sales & purchases for all of the above.