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Meet the Monica Diaz Team – Up Close and Personal



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Nothing brings us more satisfaction, both professional and personal, than to see our friends, neighbors, clients and friends enjoy their successes in life. And real estate is a huge part of that success, whether buying your very first home, moving up into your dream home or selling to move on to new things.

Many Years of Combined Industry Experience

The Monica Diaz Team is proud to share an introduction of our team; starting with Monica herself. A long-time real estate industry professional doing appraisals as a certified home appraiser for 14 years and a 10-year real estate licensee, Monica brings a strong commitment backed by lots of experience to the table.

Working in Today’s World With Tomorrow’s Technology

Jay Campbell takes care of all the cool stuff, with a strong role as the team’s Digital Market and Social Media Strategist. The title is a mouthful but the job behind it is as important as ever with today’s fast-paced, technologically savvy and “now” world. Gone are the days of pencil pushing and waiting around for communications. Jay sees to it that we engage all our clients through an extensive network of social media platforms that work for you.

Dedicated Buyers’ Agents for All Purchase Transactions

We recognize that a lot goes into a selling a home and equally as important is the time when you might be seeking the perfect home. So we’ve set up an exclusive system where our buyer’s agent is dedicated solely to our buyers’ needs – whether single-family homes or condos or investment properties.

Strong Marketing Techniques With “Wow!” Factor

Similarly, we focus heavily on marketing your property when you decide it’s time to sell so that the process is easy, hassle-free and you get the most money for your home. Our thorough research process ensures that you are pricing your home well and we utilize today’s hot marketing tools that truly “wow!” the crowd.

Full In-House Team that Keeps It All Together

We employ a unique digital market collaborative that involves everyone on our team, including our in-house lending group that consists of five very talented and hardworking team members. To keep things running smoothly, we have a transaction coordinator who is well versed in contracts, documentation and all the not-so-small stuff that needs to keep happening in order to make it to the closing table with no roadblocks.
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Our team’s number one focus is on building and enjoying long-term relationships. When you work with a group of individuals that are driven by your happiness rather than their checks at the end of a transaction, you know you’re in good hands! Contact us today!

Great Rental Income Property in Glassell Park



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Check out our newest listing in the Glassell Park area of Los Angeles 2725 West Avenue 32!

2 Houses on one lot each consisting of 2 Bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen and a detached two car garage. Completely renovated and turnkey.  Plenty of room for additional parking.  Centrally located to public transportation, Dodger Stadium and Downtown LA.

Team Diaz Brings You the Spring and Summer SoCal Real Estate Forecast



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You might have already heard; it’s a seller’s market! That means we are going to see a lot more homeowners be able to sell their homes for top dollar – something we have not been able to say for a number of years now.

Lowest Inventory Levels in Years

Inventory levels are so low that buyers are practically snatching up homes that are well priced, in great condition and located in desirable areas. The increased demand against super low supply of homes is causing frenzy in our marketplace and many other markets across the nation.

Bidding Wars Inflating Prices

What are some of the effects of this market? For starters, we’re seeing artificially inflated prices as a result of price wars. That’s right! Bidding wars are back. As a seller this is great news – it means you can expect to get at or more than list price in many cases. But as a buyer, it just means you need to act savvier than ever before.

Strong Representation Will Yield Best Results

When you work with Team Diaz – whether as a seller or a buyer – you will get one-on-one, quality service from dedicated professionals that specialize in their area of expertise. For sellers that have a strong equity position in their homes there could not be a better time to consider selling – and we provide you with an extensive consultation to help you determine if the numbers makes sense for you. It doesn’t cost you a thing and we’ll show you exactly how we plan to get you top dollar for your home without all the unnecessary hassle you might expect from the process.

Buyers can expect top-notch advice and counsel on how to get the home of their dreams within their budget. With so much competition out there, it is critical that an offer be made carefully and thoughtfully. Our team works with recent updated statistics and market activity to make sure buyers are making strong offers that get them to the closing table.
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I urge you, whether you are buyer or a seller, to act fast! Prices have increased as much as 20% in some areas year over year and interest rates promise to rise as the year goes on. Contact us today for a customized consultation to see how we can help you achieve your real estate goals today!

Setting Buyers’ Expectations In a Sellers’ Marketplace



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It’s no secret that the California housing market suffered a lot of hard times after the housing bubble burst in late 2007. For years, we have had too many properties, not enough buyers and values that didn’t even seem real to most mortgage holders.

Now, as we near the second quarter of the year – and approach the spring/summer real estate season, the mood is upbeat. We have the unique situation of it being a strong market for sellers yet buyers are still able to enjoy rock bottom interest rates that are still rivaling the housing market’s all-time lows.

Gain a Strong Competitive Edge Over Other Buyers

We have less inventory than we have ever had before, buyer demand is on the rise and it seems the situation will continue to gain momentum moving forward.

So how do you, as a buyer, cope with this shift in the marketplace now that sellers are in control? With more and more buying competition out there it is critical that you have a competitive edge over others. As is typical in this sort of housing market environment, we tend to see multiple offers that lead to price wars ending up in artificially inflated prices.

Be Careful Not to Overbid

Team Diaz knows and is familiar with the dynamics of these happenings. We take our carefully thought-out strategies and position you as a strong buyer in a sea of others all vying for well-priced homes in good locations that are in great condition. We make sure that in the process and hype of a sellers’ market that you don’t overbid yet at the same time we value and recognize importance of getting you to the closing table.
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We invite you to come meet with us to find out why we are continuously helping our buyers to get the homes they want at a price they deserve. Remember, Monica makes it happen!

How to Leave Reviews on Zillow and Yelp



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I have a huge favor to ask.

My business is largely built on the kind support I receive from current and past customers.

As a Premier Agent with Zillow.com (the most visited Real Estate site) my profile page  allows for customer reviews/testimonials.  I would be extremely grateful if you’d take a few minutes to post a review of my services for me at the following link:

http://www.zillow.com/reviews/write?s=X1-ZUytgyyliqlix5_82rpg

Since I'm a firm believer in taking GREAT CARE of my Clients, I'm offering you a Gift Card of your choice from one of the following retailers-Starbucks, Target, Best Buy or Amazon.  Depending on the speed and quality of your review, it will be anywhere from $5 to $25

I've attached a link to a Video which accurately demonstrates how to leave a review on Zillow.com.




To Recap there are 3 Very Simple Steps to Leaving a Review on Zillow.com:

1. Click on review link.




2. Fill out review form-Rate My Services and Click Submit once you're done. 
*Please rate my services where indicated with corresponding star rankings*
































3.  After hitting Submit a box will pop up asking you to sign in if you are not already signed into Zillow.  
 If you are not registered with Zillow, you will need to register for a free account.  (You can opt out of any Zillow e-mails if you wish)  ** If you don't sign in and register with Zillow, the review will be lost.  This  ensures the legitimacy of reviews on Zillow.com** Once you provide your email address and password hit REGISTER and Your Review will post within 48 hours on the site.






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Happy 2012 Holidays and Warm Season’s Greetings!



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To all our cherished friends, neighbors, family and clients – we are so proud to have been able to work with you and be a part of your lives! As we end this year and turn to the exciting time and events that 2013 holds, we just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you bring to our lives.

We have some really great plans in the coming year to bring more success to all your real estate endeavors. And with each transaction that makes it to the closing table in the coming months and years ahead – we know that there will continue to be new and exciting things to follow for all of us.

On behalf of the entire group – Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Peace and Joy!

Housing Market Rebound on the Horizon in Southern California – Great Time to Buy AND Sell!



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Now you won’t hear this too often but these days, it’s very much a reality; buyers and sellers both have a great market environment right now in the real estate industry. Not only do we have the fantastic news of a 3-year high in sales but also our homes values are on the rise to a significant level.

This October marked the highest number of sales that we have had in three years! At a time when our housing market has gone through a lot of ups and downs, the fact that we are seeing a rebound is very promising, particularly in Southern California.

But why is this happening?
The answer is simple.

With interest rates at their all time, historic lows – buyers are eager to lock them in and have been shopping to avail the opportunity. This comes despite the holiday season. Furthermore, we have more buyers on hand than we typically see during this season. Combine these two factors with our existing low inventory of homes and you have a win-win combination for all those involved.

Sellers can expect to earn top dollar on the sale of their home given current market conditions and buyers have much to look forward to with the amazing financing programs out there plus phenomenal interest rates.
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If you would like to explore buying or selling a home – contact me today! I am happy to help and look forward to making your real estate goals become a reality.