Palos Verdes Lifestyle - Norma Toering's PV Real Estate Blog

My most recent lead came from a guest at Terranea, the fabulous resort located in Rancho Palos Verdes, after she Googled the area and found a video Norma Toering & Team posted several months ago.  The lead before her came from a direct mailer to past clients and the one before that came from a sign call.  My leads come from a variety of sources, and it has been that way since my start in real estate in 1992.  However, the leads from blogging and my website are beginning to tip the balance in their favor.

Last week more than 50% of leads generated were a direct result of Active Rain or my website.  On the other hand, an article I wrote for the local home guide did not generate a single contact.  Hmmm, guess I know where to concentrate the bulk of my writing energy and marketing efforts.  Consumers are finding my listings online more frequently than they are finding the signs on the lawns or ads in printed media. 

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Foreclosure Report for Rancho Palos Verdes, California during May 2010.

• Total single family homes for sale in RPV: 119 Homes
• Foreclosed/bank-owned homes for sale in RPV: 2 Homes
  
• Pre-foreclosure homes for sale in RPV: 0 Houses
• Short Sale listing homes for sale in RPV: 4 Homes

Foreclosure related and short sale listings make up 5.0% of the current homes for sale in RPV.

RPV - Foreclosure/Short Sale by Neighborhood (Active Listings)

• Silver Spur: 3 Houses
• Palos Verdes Drive East: 1 Home
• Eastview: 2 Homes

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Foreclosure Report for Rolling Hills Estates & Palos Verdes Peninsula, California during May 2010.

• Total single family homes for sale in RHE/PVP: 22 Homes
• Foreclosed/bank-owned homes for sale in RHE/PVP: 1 Home
  
• Pre-foreclosure homes for sale in RHE/PVP: 1 House
• Short Sale listing homes for sale in RHE/PVP: 0 Homes

Foreclosure related and short sale listings make up 9.0% of the current homes for sale in PVP/RHE.

RHE/PVP - Foreclosure/Short Sale by Neighborhood (Active Listings)

• Palos Verdes Drive North: 2 Houses
  

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Foreclosure Report for Palos Verdes Estates, California during May 2010.

• Total single family homes for sale in PVE: 84 Homes
• Foreclosed/bank-owned homes for sale in PVE: 0 Homes
  
• Pre-foreclosure homes for sale in PVE: 0 Houses
• Short Sale listing homes for sale in PVE: 1 Home

Foreclosure related and short sale listings make up 1.2% of the current homes for sale in PVE.

PVE - Foreclosure/Short Sale by Neighborhood (Active Listings)

• Malaga Cove: 1 House
  

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Point Fermin neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in April 2010.

Active listing: 12 Homes are currently for sale in Point Fermin priced from $289,000 to $849,000.

Pending sales: 7 Houses are in escrow priced from $210,000 to $990,000.

April sales: 2 Homes sold in April 2010:

• 27th St $516,000
• Kerckhoff Ave $525,000
  

Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Palisades neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in April 2010.

Active listings: 11 Homes are currently for sale in Palisades priced from $399,000 to $799,900.

Pending sales: 7 Homes are in escrow priced from $389,900 to $750,000.

April sales: 4 Houses sold in the Palisades section of San Pedro during April 2010:

• 27th St $370,000
• 31st St $450,000
• 36th St $540,000
• Hamilton Ave $870,000
  

Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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South Shores neighborhood real estate and home sales report for San Pedro, CA in April 2010.

Active listings: 8 Homes are listed for sale in South Shores priced from $689,000 to $1,999,000.

Pending sales: 8 Houses are in escrow priced from $549,000 to $989,000.

April sales: One home sold in April 2010:

• Palacios Dr $650,000
  

Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Eastview neighborhood real estate and home sales report for Rancho Palos Verdes, CA in April 2010.

Active listings: 12 Homes are currently for sale in Eastview priced from $548,000 to $1,395,000.

Pending sales: 9 Homes are in escrow priced from $529,000 to $799,000.

April sales: 8 Houses sold in Eastview during April 2010:

• Jaybrook Dr $540,000
• Noble View $585,000
• Crestwood $599,900
• Ronsard Rd $630,000
• Peninsula Verde Dr $632,452
• Macarthur St $661,500
• Homeworth Dr $675,000
• Trudie Dr $835,000
  

Previous Palos Verdes and San Pedro Market Reports

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Listing appointments are exciting on several levels.  First, it is nice to receive the call.  It is confirmation my efforts and expertise are being recognized and rewarded.  Next, it frequently means I owe a slice of gratitude to either a past client or another member of my sphere of influence.  Sometimes it is an unexpected, but hoped for, call from my various marketing efforts. 

Another aspect of my anticipation is to see the prospective property.  Property in Palos Verdes can range from a $400,000 condo to a multimillion dollar estate.  Last, but certainly not least,my excitement stems from the first meeting with the seller.  Will there be instant rapport, a meeting of the minds, and will that oh-so-elusive chemistry be present?

Prior to the appointment the property preparation is addressed with attention to details and local market knowledge.  The black and white facts are assembled and ready to share with the prospective seller.  It is the property and the seller that add the magical mix to the listing equation.  It requires a leap of faith to entrust the sale of a sizable asset to another party.

Presentation, property and personality of the parties are stirred together during the initial interview and based on that blend a seller makes a decision.   The agent is also sizing up the property, the seller and their ability to work together to accomplish a common goal.   I'm certain a healthy portion of the decision is strictly business, but I believe choices are often based on the chemistry in the room.  Connecting and comfort are crucial aspects of working in a mutually beneficial business relationship.  Without them, the association is apt to be filled with disappointment, frustration and failure. 

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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It does not snow in my local market area, so icy roads and slushy streets are not weather conditions my clients need to factor into their listing date decision.  We do have a rainy season, if we're lucky, from November to March.  Summer heat waves are usually restricted to a few days of hot, dry and smoggy Santa Ana winds.  We have June gloom for a few weeks when coastal fog hides the sun until mid-day.  In Southern California lifestyle, not weather, plays an important role in detemining the best time to sell.

The window of opportunity is open longer due to the beautiful weather we are blessed with.  Sellers can time their move based on their personal calendar, not Mother Nature's seasons.  Spring brings a small bump in activity but sales also happen in December and January. If you missed the spring market, the summer one is a good one too.  The fall market has ample buyers and weather does not slow the winter market except for an occasional rainy day or two.

In Southern California the best time to sell a house is when you are ready. 

Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800

PalosVerdesLifestyle - Nominated by Relocation.com as one of the top ten Los Angeles area real estate blogs. Ranked by Technorati in the top 1% of all blogs. As seen in the Daily Breeze newspaper.

South Bay Los Angeles cities I sell real estate, property, houses and homes in: Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance, Lomita, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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