Peter Deliivanov – Nick Sadek SIR! The Local Perspective

March 12, 2018

Luxury Real Estate Headlines From Around The World! – Nick Sadek Sotheby’s

Here at Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty, we like to stay on top of the latest luxury real estate headlines. Here’s a compilation of some interesting reads from around the world. If these homes look too good to be true…remember there are some hidden gems in your neighborhood. Just check out the Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty Featured Listings.

Hot Property: Seven Homes for Antique Lovers – Financial Times

4 Homes That Will Make You Fall Head-Over-Heels for France – Robb Report

The Future of Augmented Reality | 2018 Mobile World Congress – Sotheby’s International Realty

Property of the Week: A Gallerist’s Penthouse Loft in Prague – The Spaces

Spanish Colonial Revival in Altadena Keeps Things Rooted in the 1920s – Los Angeles Times

A ‘Star trek’-Theme Theater and More Luxe Home Cinemas – Wall Street Journal

Privacy as Standard: Properties for Sale in Remote Destinations – Boat International

6 Beautiful Homes That Run on Solar Power – The Week

Jayma Mays of ‘Glee’ Puts Her Hip Modern Home in Los Feliz Up for Sale – Los Angeles Times

Austin’s ‘Weird’ Reputation Attracts Millennial Housebuyers – Financial Times

Homes That Sold for Around $750,000 – The New York Times

Zuma Departure Stirs Interest in Johannesburg Homes – Financial Times

Sotheby’s Notches a Robust $151.7 Million Contemporary Sale in London – Artnet

July 14, 2017

Open House 101: How to Hold a Successful Open House

Whether you are doing a for sale by owner or just now entering the real estate market as a newbie agent, the thought of holding an open house can be daunting. Here is a couple of recommendations to help boost your open house’s success and potentially sell a property faster.

Although many real estate professionals will tell you that open houses are largely a way for real estate agents to connect with potential clients, the fact of the matter is that many of the people visiting an open house have a genuine interest in a home. Thinking positively and expecting a buyer to walk through that door is essential to presenting a property in the best light possible! A large majority of buyers search for homes online during the week and take note of open houses scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

This brings us to our next point – marketing your home online. Over 90% of home buyers search for properties online. This means that if your home is not on the web, you’re most likely invisible. You may get some open house traffic from signage that you or your real estate agent have put up, but you won’t get nearly the same exposure as you would if you were marketing online. One advantage of working with Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty is that your home is not only marketed to local buyers and posted on the most popular real estate websites, but also circulated through national and international media outlets.

Apart from posting your home and the open house schedule online, you should take the following steps to ensure your home shows well.

- Reduce Clutter – Nothing kills a good first impression like a cluttered home. Excess furniture and items often makes a home feel smaller and less appealing. Make the space feel as open as possible by moving your clutter to the trash, a temporary storage unit, or gifting it to friends/family. An added benefit of emptier rooms is that visitors can enivison their personal items in the home more easily.
- Clean Until YOU want to Buy Your Home Again – Focus on making sure carpets and bathrooms are as spotless as you can make them. If potential buyers see dirty carpets, they may think about the costs associated with cleaning or replacing the material. Each stain could be costing you thousands in potential profit! Also, clean bathrooms are a must. Does that even need to be said?
- Hide or Remove Your Valuables – Get rid of any jewelry boxes, watch collections, or sentimental trinkets. Strangers will be walking through your property and despite you or your agent’s best efforts, it’s often difficult to supervise every visitor’s actions.
- If You’re the Homeowner, Don’t Host Your Own Open House – Reach out to a local real estate agent, a family friend, or anyone who is emotionally detached from the property. You may feel that you’re the only one who can convey a home’s true value to a potential buyer, but in most cases, it’s more likely that you are scaring buyers off than attracting them to purchase your property. Visitors to your open house need to have the freedom to walk the home and take in both the positive and negative qualities of a property. Your presence may intimidate them and cause them to rush through their tour.If there’s technical specs you absolutely MUST share with visitors, type them up, print them out, and include them on the back of a real estate flyer.
That’s pretty much it -Put up lots of signs, advertise online, bake or buy some cookies and have fun. Be social and make some friends! Oh, and contact a Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty agent to make this process a whole lot easier!

Thank you, Pete Deliivanov, for writing this great article from your experience of holding open houses for sellers.
–Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty

May 20, 2017

Select An Agent That Speaks Your Language

United States Passports - agents that speak your language — When purchasing a home, it is helpful to have a multilingual real estate professional that speaks your native tongue. Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty’s agents speak several different languages.

Moving to a new are can be extremely difficult. It can be challenging to acclimate to a certain region’s time zone and climate, let alone navigating the complicated nuances of a location’s real estate market. An easy way to delve into your region’s real estate market is to connect with a Sotheby’s International Realty agent near you. The agents are experienced, knowledgeable about the market, and willing to help. Most importantly, most Sotheby’s International Realty offices have bilingual or multilingual agents who can assist you in your search. This will not only help you find the right property for your needs, but also help you feel comfortable with the local real estate purchase process since you will have a Sotheby’s agent by your side who can explain each step of the transaction to you in your native tongue.

Confidence is another important factor when looking to purchase a home. Regardless of the home’s geographic location, you need to feel comfortable with your knowledge of the market and the real estate purchase procedure. Your Sotheby’s International Realty Agent will help educate you about these factors and instill the confidence necessary to make the oftentimes, difficult, decisions about your real estate investment.

When it comes to choosing a realtor from Sotheby’s International Realty, do choose someone who speaks the same language if you need to hold on to that level of understanding in order to make a comfortable investment, but also keep in mind that different real estate professionals specialize in various property types and have a diverse range of experience. Perhaps, choose a professional who represents a balance of linguistic skills and experience in the real estate market you are looking within.

With Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty, there’s plenty of options to choose from when it comes to multilingual agents. Whether you need a real estate professional who speaks Ukrainian or one who speaks Spanish, there’s an option for nearly every primary language. Most importantly, all agents are licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate, are active members of the National Association of Realtors, and have extensive experience to ensure your real estate needs are met with a high level of service and professionalism.

Find a Real Estate Agent That Speaks Your Language

Contact one of our agents by visiting NickSadekSIR.com/agents or give us a call at (916) 784-7444.