Fan in San Diego Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 We are planning on moving to an area with lower prices. And by waiting to sell we'll be in a position to possibly show up with a cash deal. Also with essentially no contingents we'll also be in the drivers seat. So selling first then looking to buy is the best scenario. But thanks for the advice. You should look in the Ramona area. You would be able to pay cash for a house with acreage and start a vineyard and winery if you wanted too. Maybe start a new restaurant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) You should look in the Ramona area. You would be able to pay cash for a house with acreage and start a vineyard and winery if you wanted too. Maybe start a new restaurant as well. I think you're on to something. Edited May 22, 2017 by mead107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 You should look in the Ramona area. You would be able to pay cash for a house with acreage and start a vineyard and winery if you wanted too. Maybe start a new restaurant as well. Start a new restaurant?? The man wants to retire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 I think you're on to something. I think you guys need to shut the !@#$ up. The thought of running a restaurant (or a vineyard for that matter) gives me the willies. Start a new restaurant?? The man wants to retire! No kidding! And I "retired" from that **** show 16 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 BTW we looked at the house in my OP yesterday. Marketing is a big thing obviously. Not that impressed with it and the pictures make it look a lot better than it really is. I prefer our place all day long mostly due to our kitchen being twice the size (I think our realtor is marketing it as "designed by a professional Chef), much better layout and a killer view. We hit the market Thursday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 BTW we looked at the house in my OP yesterday. Marketing is a big thing obviously. Not that impressed with it and the pictures make it look a lot better than it really is. I prefer our place all day long mostly due to our kitchen being twice the size (I think our realtor is marketing it as "designed by a professional Chef), much better layout and a killer view. We hit the market Thursday! it's amazing what a few good camera angles, and some basic touch ups will do far a house in pictures. we looked at dozens based on what we like in the pictures, and when you're actually there...yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 it's amazing what a few good camera angles, and some basic touch ups will do far a house in pictures. we looked at dozens based on what we like in the pictures, and when you're actually there...yuck. I have a good friend who does photography work on the side. I've told her she'd make a bundle teaching realtors how to take interior photos. ****ty pics are an immediate delete as far as I'm concerned. I can't tell you how many pictures of seen of someone's clothes hanging in their cluttered closet or a wonderful pic of their toilet. Our realtor has hired a professional photographer and she specializes in marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I have a good friend who does photography work on the side. I've told her she'd make a bundle teaching realtors how to take interior photos. ****ty pics are an immediate delete as far as I'm concerned. I can't tell you how many pictures of seen of someone's clothes hanging in their cluttered closet or a wonderful pic of their toilet. Our realtor has hired a professional photographer and she specializes in marketing. So........ Are you taking their advice on how to stage your home for the pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 So........ Are you taking their advice on how to stage your home for the pictures? Now Jack there is a HUGE difference on taking the advice of a professional who I'm hiring to do a job vs asking yobbos on a football message board for advice on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Now Jack there is a HUGE difference on taking the advice of a professional who I'm hiring to do a job vs asking yobbos on a football message board for advice on anything. So................maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I have a good friend who does photography work on the side. I've told her she'd make a bundle teaching realtors how to take interior photos. ****ty pics are an immediate delete as far as I'm concerned. I can't tell you how many pictures of seen of someone's clothes hanging in their cluttered closet or a wonderful pic of their toilet. Our realtor has hired a professional photographer and she specializes in marketing. For real. We did have a professional photographer photograph our condo. I retook a bunch though. :-P I am a barely decent photography hobbiest, and was surprised at how much better many of my photos looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 For real. We did have a professional photographer photograph our condo. I retook a bunch though. :-P I am a barely decent photography hobbiest, and was surprised at how much better many of my photos looked. Our place is very photogenic and I've taken tons of pics. As I've mentioned the view is the selling point and the reason we bought the "dump" and fixed it up. However with the San Francisco fog there is no guarantee that the view will be clear when the photographer is there this week. If it's not that clear I'll let him use any of mine I took. And all with my iPhone. Those damn things take pretty decent pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 List it a hundred thousand lower and you will get a lot more offers. Would you take meadcoins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 List it a hundred thousand lower and you will get a lot more offers. Would you take meadcoins? We'll like list it for that. We have a call with our Realtor on Wednesday. What's the exchange rate for Meadcoins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 BTW we looked at the house in my OP yesterday. Marketing is a big thing obviously. Not that impressed with it and the pictures make it look a lot better than it really is. I prefer our place all day long mostly due to our kitchen being twice the size (I think our realtor is marketing it as "designed by a professional Chef), much better layout and a killer view. We hit the market Thursday! Best wishes for a successful sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 It's Thursday! Hope you sign a contract today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 It's Thursday! Hope you sign a contract today! Ha!! Well it gets listed on the MLS this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I love it! I'd like to make you an offer you can't resist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Market where I live is OUTRAGEOUS. Its a great time to sell, but a bad time to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Market where I live is OUTRAGEOUS. Its a great time to sell, but a bad time to buy. That's why we wanted to go to Palm Springs where it appears to be a buyers market. That may change however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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