Would You Like Listing Information?

Buying a new home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake. Because the process can be lengthy and sometimes confusing, we want you to know that we are here to help you through every step. Our goal is to help you find the home of your dreams and also make your home buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.

If you are interested in seeing current home listings, please call or email us with the following information:

* Your time frame for buying a home

* Cities and neighborhoods that interest you

* Type of home (single family, multi-family, townhouse, condo, manufactured home, mobile home)

* Your minimum and maximum price range

* Minimum number of bedrooms and bathrooms

* Any other information about what you're looking for

We will analyze your requirements and send you information on currently listed properties meeting your search criteria. We will also send you information on new listings as soon as they come on the market.

In the meantime, we will pass along valuable information about the buying process, financing your home, negotiating the purchase, and tips on closing and moving. Please feel free to email or call us if you have any questions.

The Clarke Team
sold@clarketeam.com
650-489-5399

iPad App to Help You With Your Home Search – Realtor.com

Technology is changing the way we search for homes. First it was newspapers, then the Internet, now mobile devices like the iPad. Nowadays, your new home search doesn’t need to take place while sitting in your current home

REALTOR.COM

REALTOR.com updates its more than 4 million listings every 15 minutes. App features also include a map search, saved searches and listings synchronized with its website, private ratings and notes, and the ability to share listings with your friends, agent and social network.

Cost = Free

Ease of Use = Simple

The Clarke Team
sold@clarketeam.com
650-489-5399

Thinking of Making A Move?

There are many factors to consider when you are contemplating making a move. Price is one of the most important.

Another factor to consider is when to sell. The decision about when to put your home on the market is usually determined by when you want or need to move. Once you have decided on a move date, we can analyze the approximate time your home should take to sell by looking at the average time on the market for comparable homes in your price range. We would be happy to gather that information for you when you are ready.

When you do decide to sell, you'll want to view your home through the eyes of a potential buyer. Some points of consideration are:

* Is your home in 'show shape'?

* Are there repairs that need to be made?

* Does the paint need a bit of touching up?

If you would like, we can take a quick tour of your home and suggest some simple ways to prepare your home for the market.

Proper pricing and a home that is in 'show shape' will eliminate some of the hassles and help sell your home faster, maximizing your time and profits.

Please feel free to call or email us. We will be happy to provide you with valuable information so you can feel comfortable with the process and make an informed decision about when you want to move.

The Clarke Team
sold@clarketeam.com
650-489-5399

Noteshelf - iPad App to Help You With Your Home Search

Technology is changing the way we search for homes. First it was newspapers, then the Internet, now mobile devices like the iPad. Nowadays, your new home search doesn’t need to take place while sitting in your current home

NOTESHELF

Want a quick and easy way to make notes during an open house, or jot down features you’d like to have in your next home? Noteshelf is the easiest and smoothest note-taking app out there. You can use your finger to draw or an iPad stylus to create multiple notebooks. Then export your notes and share with me when we meet.

Cost = $4.99

Ease of Use = Simple

The Clarke Team
sold@clarketeam.com
650-489-5399

Monthly Home Maintenance – May is for Bedrooms and Closets

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• Thoroughly clean all bedding (bedspread, blankets, sheets, mattress protector). If you have a duvet insert, have it professionally cleaned.

• Change bedding for summer months, if desired.

• Go through your drawers and closets and donate old items that you haven’t worn for a while.

• Rotate and flip mattress, if needed.

We hope this guide helps make your home maintenance easier. If you would ever like recommendations for professional service vendors that can help you with your home maintenance, please call us at anytime. To request a guide for the entire year, please call or email us.

The Clarke Team
sold@clarketeam.com
650-489-5399