Real estate sales

I have been working on several Short Sale listings over the past few months (a Short Sale is where Seller owes more than the market value of the property, with the bank accepting less than payment in full at close of escrow). Successful negotiation of a short sale requires complete documentation from the seller, including a documented hardship. If the short sale 'package' being submitted to the lender(s) is incomplete, the lenders may never respond to the short sale. It also requires ongoing communications with the banks. I continue to be encouraged at how much many lenders are willing to reduce the loan balances in a short sale in order to avoid a foreclosure. If you know someone who is having financial challenges and may be thinking about just letting the bank foreclose on the property, I would highly recommend that you have them contact me. Better yet, please forward me their contact information. A far better solution may be available to them.

If you are needing a referral for a qualified service provider, chances are that I have someone in my database that can help. From a financial planner to a house painter, from an interior decorator to a chiropractor, I have an excellent list of resources. Email me at Dale@DaleWarfel.com and let me know what you need. Are you looking for a private, secure place to search for real estate? Would you like to know what's happening in your neighborhood? My MLS Advisor Service provides up to date information on listing activity in your area or in any Bay Area region you choose. Search for active listings, properties in escrow, price reductions, and much more.

Stunning Saratoga Home with Swimming Pool on 10,000+ Sq. Ft. Lot
12874 Lantana Avenue, Saratoga
4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/Approx. 2078 Sq. Ft.

If you have been dreaming of a gorgeous Saratoga home, this one could be for you. Sitting on a huge 10,000+ sq. ft lot, this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 Bath home has the character and charm you would expect in Saratoga. Situated on a quiet street, this beautiful home features an updated kitchen and master bath, gleaming hardwood floors, and spacious living and family rooms. In the mornings, open the French doors from your kitchen onto the large, rustic brick patio, where you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee and the fresh morning air while reading the morning paper or a good book. After work, take a load off by taking a dip in the large swimming pool. If you work from home (or have extra guests), you can utilize the extra living space in the back of the oversized detached garage featuring an additional two rooms and another full bath (these two rooms and bath are not included in the square footage of the home). See the pictures below for a glimpse of this beautiful home. More information and photos are coming soon.

South San Jose Townhome
2643 Senter Creek Court, San Jose
2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms/Approx. 1146 Sq. Ft.

Are you or someone you know looking for an affordable first home with a lot of features? If so, this cute, updated 2 bed/2 bath townhome could be the perfect solution! The major kitchen appliances and water heater are all less than 2 years old. This home features a living room/ dining room combo with a nice wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the cool evening air outside on your private patio off the dining area. The two large bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings. An attached garage and inside laundry are features typically offered with homes costing much more. The tree-lined community features a gated swimming pool and offers low HOA dues ($220/month)
The asking price for this home is only $365,000.

Tri-Plex Near Downtown San Jose, 125 Duane Street, San Jose
- 1 ea - 3 Bed/1 Bath unit - 2 ea - 2 Bed/1 Bath units Approx. 2,368 Sq. Ft.

Thinking of owning some investment property in a great location? Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, this affordable 3-unit property is fully rented and ready for a new owner. This property features a separate 3 bed/1 bath 'owners' unit and a separate duplex building in the back with two 2 bed/1 bath units. These units have been updated with dual pane windows and newer central heating and air conditioning systems. Each unit has laundry hookups. This property needs some TLC, but with some sweat equity and some help from the trades, this property could be in tip top condition. Excellent cash flow - Over $3,800/month rent!! Great location near downtown San Jose, SJSU, Hwy 280, 101, 87, light rail, and more!
The price of this property has been reduced to $558,150.

Willow Glen Single Family Home, 2622 Meridian Ave., San Jose
3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms/Approx. 1,296 Sq. Ft.

This wonderful home features remodeled baths with new fixtures, tile floors and custom tile surrounds in the tub and shower enclosures. Gleaming hardwood floors adorn the living room and hallway. Dual pane windows and a newer central heating system. The kitchen could use some updating, but offers plenty of counter space and storage, especially with the pantry. This home is priced to sell. Did I mention copper plumbing?? The price of this home has been reduced to $439,000. So if you are looking for homes for sale in the communities surrounding the Silicon Valley call him at 408 624 6202 to make an appointment.

Fantastic rates

Are you looking for a private, secure place to search for real estate? Would you like to know what's happening in your neighborhood? My MLS Advisor Service provides up to date information on listing activity in your area or in any Bay Area region you choose. Search for active listings, properties in escrow, price reductions, and much more. Take a test drive! Go to:
http://advisormls.com/Advisor?operation=search&key=11876785849682We have been seeing an increase in buyer activity this month. The majority of this activity is coming from first time buyers and relocation buyers. If you know someone who has recently transferred into the area or is being transferred out of the area, and is in need of a Realtor that can give them the results they need, whether buying or selling, please call me or e-mail with their contact information. I'll be sure to take great care of them.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Tri-Plex Near Downtown San Jose125 Duane Street, San Jose- 1 ea - 3 Bed/1 Bath unit- 2 ea - 2 Bed/1 Bath unitsApprox. 2,368 Sq. Ft.Thinking of owning some investment property in a great location? Located just minutes from downtown San Jose, this affordable 3-unit property is fully rented and ready for a new owner. This property features a separate 3 bed/1 bath 'owners' unit and a separate duplex building in the back with two 2 bed/1 bath units. These units have been updated with dual pane windows and newer central heating and air conditioning systems. Each unit has laundry hookups. This property needs some TLC, but with some sweat equity and some help from the trades, this property could be in tip top condition. Excellent cash flow - Over $3,800/month rent!! Great location near downtown San Jose, SJSU, Hwy 280, 101, 87, light rail, and more!The price of this property has been reduced to for $613,350. Click here for more details.4-Plex Near Downtown San Jose129 Duane Street, San Jose- 4 ea - 1 Bed/1 Bath unitsApprox. 2,111 Sq. Ft.

This property is next door to 125 Duane street. This 4-plex also has been updated with dual pane windows and central heating/air conditioning systems. All 4 units are 1 bed/1 bath units, These units are in a high demand area, and are very easy to keep rented, as they are only a few minutes drive from Downtown San Jose, SJSU, shopping and restaurants. Detached laundry room services all 4 units. These units also feature ceiling fans in each bedroom. Cash flow is over $3,900 per month! This price of this property has been reduced to for $634,500. Click here for more details.

An award for Dale Warfel

San Jose, CA, May 13, 2008 - Dale Warfel, a member of Santa Clara county association or realtors®, was recently awarded the Certified Short-Sale Professional (CSP) designation. Warfel joins a select and growing group of real estate agents who have recognized the importance of providing this value-added service to their clients. In today’s increasingly competitive real estate market, these trained agents set themselves apart by helping homeowners navigate through the process of short selling their home before it goes into foreclosure.

Warfel earned the CSP designation by completing the prescribed online coursework and completing an end-of-course competency-based test. The Certified Short-Sale Professional course is designed to provide agents with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively guide their client through the short-sale process. Unlike normal real estate transactions a short-sale requires particular care and additional work to be completed smoothly and, if done improperly, may cause the homeowner to go into foreclosure.

Armed with the CSP designation and an increased awareness of the principles of short sales, real estate professionals such as Dale Warfel are immediately able to better serve their current and prospective home sellers that may need to short sale their home. This knowledge sets the individuals who have attained the CSP apart from their peers, because it gives them the tools to assess a homeowner’s situation and properly guide them and the buyer of the property through all the necessary approval processes required to short sale a home. A CSP will be able to help the owner prepare the required documentation, navigate through the mortgage framework and keep the homeowner’s property from being foreclosed upon.
For general information visit www.CertifiedShortSaleProfessional.com. For a free preliminary assessment of your short-sale needs, contact Dale Warfel, your local Certified Short-Sale Professional at (408) 624-6202.
Dale has been employed as a full-time Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty in San Jose since 2004. Keller Williams Realty is currently the 4th largest real estate company in the US and Canada. Dale’s consultative approach with his clients gives them confidence that their interests are always his highest priority. Dale can be reached at (408) 624-6202, via e-mail at Dale@DaleWarfel.com, or online at www.DaleWarfel.com.

About RealtyU Group, Inc.
RealtyU Group, Inc. is the largest career development company in the country with both online and offline learning platforms. This real estate course focuses on enhancing professional skills needed by real estate brokers and agents to provide true “value added” service to today’s home seller. The Certified Short-Sale Professional course is one of many professional designations that are part of the RealtyU® Family (www.RealtyU.com) of career development companies and services.

“Open House” to showcase your home to prospective buyers

After you have put your home on the market you need to show prospective buyers what a great place it is. The best way to do this is to hold an "open house".

Your realtor can handle this for you. He/She will let you know what you can do to prepare your home for showing (get rid of the "dust bunnies") and will do all the footwork: put up signs, show up early on Sunday morning. You don't need to do another thing except go out for a nice leisurely breakfast. And please do!

It's much more comfortable for everyone concerned if you don't stick around while your home that is up for sale is being viewed. Your realtor is skilled and adept at pointing out your home's best points. If the seller is there during the open house sometimes they can hamper this process. You don't really want to hear any negative comments about your home. Remember that everyone has different tastes and you know yourself that you made some changes when you bought the property!

So let your realtor do what they're trained to do - put your property in the best possible light and make suggestions to the prospective buyer how a few small changes would make this property just right for them!