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Homebuyer's Handbook: How To Buy A Home In Today's Market
Don't buy a home...until you've got answers to the 28 biggest questions buyers need to ask in this market. With my free 24-page handbook you'll learn the answers to the most vexing questions facing homebuyers today. Request this handbook now to put this money-saving free resource into your hands!
Buyer's Agent: Why Every Home Buyer Needs One
Smart buyers today never buy a home alone. Underestimating the importance of using a buyer's agent to get you the best homebuyer's value could cost you thousands of dollars. Know where you stand before you go house hunting. Why do you need a buyer's agent? How much will a buyer's agent cost? (You may be surprised.) Who pays the buyer's agent fee? (You will be surprised.) What can you lose if you let a seller's agent or subagent help you buy?
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Agency: Straight Answers About An Agent's Role
Do you know who "your" real estate agent really represents? Find out before you even think about buying. With my free special report, you'll learn the answers to tough agency questions like: What is a seller's agent? Buyer's agent? Transaction broker? Should I let buyer's agents show my home? Who pays the buyer's agent? How can a seller's agent help me as a buyer, and what can't they do? Should I be represented by a buyer's agent? Request your free report today!
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Homebuyers, watch your step! My free special report exposes nine land mines and how to avoid them. Do you know the nine most common and most costly mistakes of home buying? My free special report will steer you safely through these little-known dangers! Request yours today (no cost or obligation). Buying a house is not a game. Before you shop, get the facts.
Buyers: Money-Saving Secrets For First-Time Buyers
First-time buyer secrets to cut your costs and maximize your buying power! My special report shares 18 sure-fire steps to help home buyers trim buying costs and buy more for less. If you or someone you know is considering buying, request a free copy of this money-saving report. No cost or obligation.
Yes, You Can Buy: How To Buy A Home In Today's Market
You may be surprised at your homebuying power in today's market! With my free special report you'll learn the Big Four wealth builders of homeownership (these are the reasons why you should own rather than rent). Then I'll show you six ways how you can afford to buy in today's market. You may be surprised at your buying power.
Buy Now: How To Buy Now And Save Thousands In Interest And Taxes
Don't defer buying your dream home! NOW is the time to buy. Learn how 3 little-known differences among mortgage plans can save you thousands in interest and taxes! This one-of-a-kind strategic buyers' guide reveals how buying a home today can actually save you money. Many people don't maximize savings during a home purchase because they simply don't know the inside techniques they can use to cut costs. This FREE report takes you through the easy steps you can use to buy your next home -- and avoid spending more of your hard-earned money than you have to!
Financing Handbook: How To Finance A Home In Today's Market
Don't even think about buying a home without reading this 24-page Financing Handbook. The mistakes you avoid could save you thousands of dollars. Learn the answers to 30 critical questions, such as, little-know home related tax breaks, key questions to ask when shopping for a lender, how to get a loan with less than perfect credit - and much more. Request this report now - before you risk a costly financing mistake.
Smart Buying: 8 Tips Every Buyer Must Know In Today's Market
Savvy buyers in today's market know it's all too common to have an offer turned down by a choosy seller or lose out to a better-prepared buyer. At last, there's an answer. This Special Report for serious home buyers reveals eight street-tested techniques to guarantee your offer wins the day. Your dream house is closer than you think. Put this report in your shopping cart now.
     

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Homeseller's Handbook: How To Sell A Home In Today's Market
28 inside secrets to selling in today's market. My free 24-page Homesellers Handbook answers the 28 questions all sellers should ask before they try to sell in today's market. Don't risk your biggest investment. Request this valuable handbook today...it could be the difference between "For Sale" and "SOLD!" and it's free.
Relocation Handbook: Everything You Should Know About Moving Without Reading A Book
Request this free relocation handbook before you even think about relocating. This free 24-page handbook can help you avoid the biggest mistakes transferring families often make. Plus, get the answers to 24 questions most sellers fail to ask about relocating before it's too late. Requesting this free relocation handbook will be the best move you ever make.
For Sale By Owner: How To Sell Your Home In Today's Market
Don't even think about selling your home by yourself before you read this.... It can be tempting to try to save the commission by selling your home without an agent. But do you know how homes are sold today? Request this no obligation report to find out what you'll need to know to sell your home in today's market.
27 Free & Easy Fix-Ups: To Sell Your Home For The Best Price
27 simple ways to guarantee your home sells! Free report shows which fix-ups will attract buyers. Sometimes the littlest things can make the biggest difference between a home that sells quickly for top dollar and one that languishes for months on the market. Don't lose big money because of something small. Request my homeseller's report on "27 Free-and-Easy Fix-Ups" before you put your home up for sale.
Expired: How To Sell A House That Didn't Sell
Don't let an expired listing be the death of your sale. My free special report for sellers with houses that didn't sell reveals: Four mistakes that can cost you thousands. Sale-killing problem areas that keep houses from selling. Little-known test to tell if your price is right. (You'll kick yourself for not knowing this earlier!) Breathe new life into your homesale.
Price: Why Price Is The Key To Selling Your Home
Call now to avoid the single biggest marketing mistake most sellers make. Believe it or not, there's one big mistake nearly all sellers make. It sounds so simple. (Maybe that's part of the problem!) Yet time after time, sellers lose big because they're forced to reduce their price--or they settle for less than they could get because they asked too little. Let me show you how to avoid the worst homeselling mistake!
Cost vs. Value: Remodels That Pay And Five Mistakes To Avoid
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Makeovers: Market-Smart Improvements Every Seller Should Know
20 amazing secrets give your old house "new home" sales appeal. Frankly, in terms of resale, some home improvements are a waste of money. My no-nonsense report for homesellers lists 20 dealmaker improvements that can speed your sale and increase the value of your home by thousands of dollars. Request this free special report for smart sellers.
Seniors: How To Decide When To Sell
Seven questions seniors should ask before they decide to sell. When you (or someone you love) has been in the same home a while, it can be difficult to know the right time to move. My special report, written exclusively for seniors, asks questions that make the decision easier. If you or an elder relative is beginning to think about moving, be sure to request my free report.
Selling: How To Avoid The 10 Biggest Selling Mistakes
Don't even think about putting your home on the market until you read this revealing FREE report. Selling a home in today's marketplace can be tricky, even risky. Don't risk your biggest investment. Request your copy now--and find out how to avoid the Top 10 mistakes many sellers make.
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Buying a Home Involves Many Difficult Decisions. Make Sure You're Well-Advised by a Top Realtor. 

 

Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing one you like.  It's essential that you have a trusted Realtor to guide you through the entire process, from viewing homes, arranging financing, and making sure the written contract is your best interest. 

Our local knowledge of the San Fernando Valley and the Conejo Valley will be invaluable to you, not just in terms of real estate, but also in terms of schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Every local real estate market has trends and opportunities which can vary greatly from one neighborhood to the next.  It's our job to educate you so you can make wise decisions and sound investments. 

Some questions to be answered are:

What's the true market value of the home you're interested in?

Is it priced too high?

Is it a bargain you should jump on?

We help home buyers make decisions like this every day, so that they get the best value for their money.

Negotiating the terms can be stressful for all parties involved.  We'll help you negotiate a contract that includes the best possible terms and conditions for you.

You should know everything about the property you're buying and we'll make sure you have all the inspections available to you prior to closing

You want to have full confidence when you're signing documents. Contracts are full of complicated terms and clauses that can greatly affect your future life in your new home. You'll have the full benefit of our experience and knowledge of real estate.

The Ranger Team wants to represent you and your best interests in your search for a new home.  While you can see hundreds of homes on the web, actually buying one is another matter entirely.  Buyers must beware.

We can email you the latest active home listings that meet your search criteria.  These will be fresh from the same MLS that Realtors use.  You'll have your own customized web portal to store information, delete homes, print listings and keep track of market trends.  You'll be able to stop surfing Internet real estate sites where many of the listings are sold are expired.  

If you'd like to have this free service, please use the form below to send us your search information.  We can change the criteria or the cities as often as you wish - it's very easy for us to do that, just email us your request, and it'll be swiftly done. 

It's also a good idea to sign up for our
Homecaster(tm) FLASH! to get our personal listings the minute we upload them to this web site.  They'll come in an email you can forward to friends who might like the property, if it's one that doesn't interest you.

Please, call 800.498.6707 or send an email when you want to go see homes.  Tell us the MLS number or the address and we'll schedule appointments at your convenience and either pick you up, or meet you there.

Many homes are coming on the market now as short sales.  This can be a good opportunity to buy a home for a little under the current market value, and at the same time help the seller avoid foreclosure.  We can help you buy or sell a short sale property.

 

We welcome all your questions about buying a home in the San Fernando Valley, the Conejo Valley, Camarillo, and other local areas. It's our job to provide you with the information you want. We respond quickly and there's no obligation on your part.  



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Real Estate Tips
Working With An Agent >Active Marketing

It takes a lot more than a "For Sale" sign in the front yard, a Multiple Listing entry, and an occasional ad in the classifieds to get a home listing sold. Be sure to discuss the details of the marketing plan with the companies and real estate agents you interview about selling your home.

Real estate agents who provide high quality service will usually have a written marketing plan tailored to fit your home and your individual needs. A good marketing plan begins with pricing the home appropriately. It involves exposing your home to as many real estate professionals and qualified buyers as possible. The agent's job is to get buyers through your front door; your job is to ensure that the buyers like what they see. Top agents are very active in finding prospective buyers and in coaching sellers about how to enhance their home's presentation. There are differences in the marketing approaches of companies and individual agents, so ask for a written plan to give you a clear idea of what you can expect of your agent.

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What is the world's most capacious building?

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The Boeing Company's main aircraft assembly plant in Everett, Washington, has been expanded to a capacity of 13.4 million cubic meters, or 473 million cubic feet.
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Doug Ranger, REALTOR®, real estate agent and broker for Tarzana, Encino and Woodland Hills, California home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Doug Ranger
RE/MAX Grand Central

18946 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356
Toll Free: 800.498.6707
Doug's Cell: 805.208.2488
Patty's Cell: 818.903.1900
Fax: 801.303.7032
Doug: Doug@DougRanger.com
Patty: Patty@PattyNottoli.com

The Ranger Team of RE/MAX Grand Central specializes in friendly, high-tech personalized service to home buyers and home sellers.

We have a strong Internet presence and believe in saturation marketing.

We use four multiple listing services and have built a very effective referral network to find and sell property.

Please consider us your online, in-touch real estate consultants for all your property needs in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.

Call or email anytime. We're always ready to help.

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