Weichman realtors is looking forward to the City of Costa Mesa’s 35th bi-annual ” Neighbors for Neighbors” community cleanup scheduled for Oct 9th.

Weichman Realtors is a proud donor  of this great event that helps promotes the wonderful volunteer spirit of the people of Costa Mesa.

The city is looking for about 140 volunters for this great community event. The 8 a.m. to noon event will focus on low income and senior-owned mobile homes. Volunteers will paint and help remove debris as well as many other jobs. Volunteers should be at least 18. Sign up forms are available at www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us or call for Information 714-754-4892.

Weichman Associates Realtors is a full service real estate agency located in the heart of Costa Mesa offering a wide-array of custom services to meet their client’s needs with roots in the community since 1976. Its Weichman’s mission to provide a trusted, convenient, responsive service to ensure clients enjoy their real estate experience. Weichman Associates Realtors was originally formed to offer personal, concierge-level service as an alternative to the large, nationally based real estate companies. From small beginnings of only two employees, Weichman Realtors has grown to a full staff of 20 serving over 300 clients a year.

Weichman Realtors is not limited to serving just its clients. It is also committed to serving the community. Not only has Weichman donated hundreds of hours to many area charities, they have also received the prestige of being named one of the top real estate companies in Costa Mesa.

If you’re interested in buying or selling in Orange County, turn to the experts. Turn to Weichman Realtors and let them help you make your real estate buying or dreams come true. For more information or to get started on finding or selling your home contact Weichman Realtors today at 714-444-4663 or email us at info@WeichmanRealtors.com.

This home security checklist will give you a good starting point for discovering the areas in which your home security needs attention and we at Weichman Realtors would love to help.

Although it is probably not possible to make your home completely impenetrable, if you attend to all the items on this security list your home will be far less likely to be burgled.

Most burglars will not even attempt to break in to a home that has good home security measures in place. They will sooner find a target that does not offer much resistance, that way they do not put themselves at as much risk. Don’t stop with the items in the home security checklist below. Regularly look around your property with an eye to improving your security.

■Are all exterior doors locked every time that you leave your home even when leaving for a moment or two? Does every member of the family follow this rule?

■Are quality deadbolt locks correctly fitted to all exterior doors? Do these locks comply with fire regulations? Are these locks secure against ‘bumping’?

■If any of your exterior doors have glass panels, or there are sidelights by the door, have you taken measures to reinforce the glass?

■Are all windows locked, including windows that are above ground level, even if open a few inches to allow ventilation?

■Does every member of your family know not to hide spare keys anywhere outside your home?

■Are you a member of, and do you actively participate in, your local neighborhood or block watch?

■If you have a home burglar alarm is it used very time your home is left empty? Do all members of your family know how to operate it? Is it serviced regularly?

■Have you and your family sat down together and discussed what you need to do in the event of a home invasion or other emergency? Do you have a family security plan?

■Is your sliding glass patio door in good condition? Are the locks capable of keeping out the burglar? Is it impossible to lift the door out of its tracks?

■Does your home have effective outside security lighting, with no dark places around your home in which the burglar can hide and work?

■Are all bushes and shrubs around your home trimmed to give a clear view of any intruder? Have you planned your garden to be without any place that an intruder could hide?

■Have you planted thorny bushes near your windows to deter intruders?

■Does your home have a lighted house number that can be read from a distance even in the dark?

■Does every member of your family positively identify callers to your door, by using a door viewer or other means, and refuse to open the door if they are unsure about the caller?

When you are leaving your home vacant even just for a day or two . . .

■Do you ask a trusted neighbor to keep a watch on your home?

■Do you cancel newspaper and other deliveries and put your mail on hold?

■Do you ask a trusted neighbor to pick up any leaflets?

■Do you ask a trusted neighbor to put out your trash on collection day?

■Do you mow your lawn and tend to your yard before you leave, and ask a trusted neighbor to maintain your yard while you are away?

■Do you set timers to turn lights and your TV and radio on at appropriate times?

Home Security Checklist. – Your Garage.

■Do you always lock your garage whether you are at home or not and whether your vehicle is in your garage or not?
■Is your garage door in good condition, capable of withstanding attack and fitted with a good quality lock?
■If you use an automatic garage door opener does it employ rolling code technology ( a new code is generated with each use)?
■If you have a door through from your garage into your home is that door of exterior quality and fitted with a secure lock? Is that door always kept locked?

Remember, the above list is not exhaustive, regularly look around your home to find areas that need improvement.

Weichman Associates Realtors is a full service real estate agency located in the heart of Costa Mesa offering a wide-array of custom services to meet their client’s needs with roots in the community since 1976. Its Weichman’s mission to provide a trusted, convenient, responsive service to ensure clients enjoy their real estate experience. Weichman Associates Realtors was originally formed to offer personal, concierge-level service as an alternative to the large, nationally based real estate companies. From small beginnings of only two employees, Weichman Realtors has grown to a full staff of 20 serving over 300 clients a year.

 Weichman Realtors is not limited to serving just its clients. It is also committed to serving the community. Not only has Weichman donated hundreds of hours to many area charities, they have also received the prestige of being named one of the top real estate companies in Costa Mesa.

If you’re interested in buying or selling in Orange County, turn to the experts. Turn to Weichman Realtors and let them help you make your real estate buying or dreams come true. For more information or to get started on finding or selling your home contact Weichman Realtors today at 714-444-4663 or email us at info@WeichmanRealtors.com.

Weichman Realtors is not limited to serving just its clients. It is also committed to serving the community. Not only has Weichman donated hundreds of hours to many area charities, they have also received the prestige of being named one of the top real estate companies in Costa Mesa.

If you’re interested in buying or selling in Orange County, turn to the experts. Turn to Weichman Realtors and let them help you make your real estate buying or dreams come true. For more information or to get started on finding or selling your home contact Weichman Realtors today at 714-444-4663 or email us at info@WeichmanRealtors.com.

With over 80% of all Costa Mesa home searches beginning on the internet, you need Weichman Realtors!

Over the years, one quality that’s distinguished Weichman Realtors from many other real estate companies and brokers in Costa Mesa and Orange County,  is that we’ve always tried to find new and better ways to perform the same tasks.

In one sense, this has meant improving our people skills, while in another it’s meant continually upgrading our real estate education and extending our professional network, so we can provide Weichman Realtors clients with comprehensive services.

One main area, however, where we’ve found better methods of working is through the application of the latest high-tech advances, which enable our agents to do everything we’ve always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They let us provide our clients with up-to-date information, and they’re also helping us to optimize our time. In addition, we’ve found that the Internet has enabled our agents to broaden the range of services they offer and provide unprecedented convenience to our clients. With over 80% of all home searches beginning on the internet, Weichman Realtors have created a very successful marketing strategy that gets your home on all of the following websites in a matter of minutes.

So while we are working towards selling homes in the fastest and most efficient way, this strategy will also bring you the most exposure; ultimately bringing you the highest price possible for your home. If you hear that any family, friends or neighbors that are also interested in moving, please call or email us any time. We  promise that our agents will provide the best of both worlds — state-of-the-art resources and state-of-the-heart committed, quality service! Thanks again.

QUID PRO QUO

Sure, it’s a legitimate question: Can you sell your home without the representation of a professional real estate agent?  The legitimate answer is, Of course you can and Weichman Realtors can help  but that begs the next question of whether it makes sense to do so. 

One assumes that sellers want to obtain the highest price possible.  Otherwise, the home could simply be auctioned, or sold to the first buyer who offers.  Getting the best price depends upon exposure to the widest, most qualified segment of potential buyers.

An ad and a yard sign are not enough to create that exposure.  While agents spend untold dollars on advertising and signage, those only attract about 20% of actual buyers, so just one ad and one yard sign will yield even less.

So where does the lion’s share of motivated buyers come from?  In a real estate firm, they come from cooperating brokers and agents.  It’s logical, since serious buyers seek the assistance of agents who save them time and money by matching their needs against large inventories.

The only buyers attracted to properties “For Sale By Owner” are ones who want to save the same commission that the sellers do!  You can choose to represent yourself in this competitive industry, but it may cost you.  Remember that a bargain is not measured by what you pay, but by what you get.

Weichman Associates Realtors is a full service real estate agency located in the heart of Costa Mesa offering a wide-array of custom services to meet their client’s needs with roots in the community since 1976. Its Weichman’s mission to provide a trusted, convenient, responsive service to ensure clients enjoy their real estate experience. Weichman Associates Realtors was originally formed to offer personal, concierge-level service as an alternative to the large, nationally based real estate companies. From small beginnings of only two employees, Weichman Realtors has grown to a full staff of 20 serving over 300 clients a year.

Weichman Realtors is not limited to serving just its clients. It is also committed to serving the community. Not only has Weichman donated hundreds of hours to many area charities, they have also received the prestige of being named one of the top real estate companies in Costa Mesa.

If you’re interested in buying or selling in Orange County, turn to the experts. Turn to Weichman Realtors and let them help you make your real estate buying or dreams come true. For more information or to get started on finding or selling your home contact Weichman Realtors today at 714-444-4663 or email us at info@WeichmanRealtors.com.

7-13-10

Start Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:00am

End Time: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 8:00pm

Location: 145 East 19th Street (Van’s Liquor Parking Lot) in Back of Borders Bookstore

Street: 145 East 19th Street City/Town: Costa Mesa, CA

Please come out and support our youth sports in Costa Mesa!  Weichman Realtors has been a big supporter of Costa Mesa sports since the mid 1970′s!  Remember your purchase benefits the kids of Costa Mesa!

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors. Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976.  For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit www.TeamWeichman.com for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa & Orange County real estate market.

When you buy a home, or just make an offer, you will encounter the term “escrow account.” Like making a friendly bet and asking a third party to hold the wager money, the “escrow agent” is the neutral party that holds funds in the interest of the mortgage lender and the borrower.

When the terms of the purchase and loan agreements have been met, the money is released. When your application is approved and the loan takes effect, the lender will likely require money for property taxes and homeowner’s insurance also to be held in escrow. These funds are added to your monthly mortgage payment and disbursed when the tax and insurance bills are due.

This protects the lender by ensuring a lien isn’t placed against your property for non-payment of taxes, and your home (their collateral) is protected against catastrophe. But escrow also benefits borrowers by spreading the large annual payments for taxes and insurance over twelve months.

For example, if your taxes are $1,600 per year and your insurance is $800, you’re budgeting a reasonable $200 per month instead of making two big payments. Escrow accounts do not earn interest, so if you make a large enough down payment, you may be able to avoid the monthly escrow and pay the bills directly. Ask your agent and your lender about the pros and cons.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors. Weichman Realtors have their own interior design person on staff to assist you in staging your home for sale or she can assist you with design ideas on your new home that you have purchased thru Weichman Realtors! Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit www.TeamWeichman.com for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.

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1 The weekend of June 25th & 26th Mesa Verde Country Club will host it's first Open Invitational Doubles Tennis

1 Tournament. This tournament will be held along with the Orange County Grand Prix Tournament so the crowd

1 will be large. The tournament is open to guest, no charge, and the tennis will offer some of Orange County's

1 top players. David Roditi, Peter Smith USC, Carsten Hoffman, Brian Morton, Devin Bowen,

1 Gene Carswell SDSU Coach, Chico Bonner, and others will participate in this 8 team tournament.

1 Prize Money to the top teams will guarantee great excitement. Contact Randy Myers Tennis Director of

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1 Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors. Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976.  For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit www.TeamWeichman.com for the latest news and information on the Orange County real estate market.

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