Doug GamblinMay 111 minThe Most Important Quality for a Real Estate Agent? Have you ever wanted a "tough" agent--one that will fight for you and push to get exactly what you want, even at the expense of others?...
Doug GamblinApr 152 minLet's Talk 'Off Market Listings'I recently met with clients who wanted to sell their home but dreaded the entire process. Wrangling the schedule of a large family to...
Doug GamblinMar 233 minPremier vs. Premiere: What a Difference an 'E' Makes!Details matter! My PREMIER marketing can make the your home's listing PREMIERE far more effective. When I say that I offer premier...
Doug GamblinMar 82 minMarket Update: What I'm Seeing Out ThereIn many blog posts, I might use a graph depicting recent sales or post relevant information from trusted real estate or mortgage...
Doug GamblinFeb 92 minLifestyles of Winter Olympians: Check Out These “Cribs!”Before you tell your kid there’s no money in being a ski bum, take a look at the fabulous homes of these famous Winter Olympians! It...
Doug GamblinJan 241 minBefore & After: $1500 Curb Appeal Update is Just the Beginning!When a Buyer gets an alert on their phone that there’s a new listing in their preferred neighborhood, nothing drags down their excitement...
Doug GamblinJan 181 minSellers are in the Driver's Seat. Don't Wait Until Spring to "Spring" into Action!The current market conditions make this winter an ideal time to sell a home. Here’s why. The Number of Homes on the Market Remains Low I...
Doug GamblinJan 132 minA Picture Really is Worth a Thousand WordsWhile hosting my recent listing at an open house, one of the home-buying guests asked if he could join the ‘wait-list’ to buy the model...
Doug GamblinJan 72 minTo Inspect or Not to Inspect: The Value of a Pre-Listing InspectionIn the Bay Area, the spring home-selling season is almost here. As I’m working with my Sellers to prepare their homes for the market, we...
Doug GamblinDec 28, 20211 minWhen is the Best Time to Buy? All Aboard the Time Machine!According to Oscar Wei, Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors, “The best time to buy was probably 10 or 15 years ago...
Doug GamblinDec 1, 20213 minShould I List My Home in the Winter?First of all, living in the mild Bay Area climate changes the perception of the real estate "season" considerably. Because we simply...
Doug GamblinNov 2, 20212 minWhat's the "Gold Glove" Difference?Simply put, selling your home doesn’t have to be a hassle. Sure, you can list your home with one of the 'big box' realtors and receive a...
Doug GamblinMay 19, 20212 minDoes Home Staging Really Matter in a Hot Market? YES!First, let’s put the cards on the table: I offer complimentary staging for every listing. Why would I give up a chunk of my commission to...
Doug GamblinFeb 6, 20213 minThe Ten Things I Hate About You: Buyer Turn-offs EditionThinking of listing your home? Buyers crave a move-in ready home and there are a few things Buyers really hate, hence “The 10 Things I...
Doug GamblinSep 10, 20201 minShort Sale? REO Property? I Can Help!Today’s real estate market offers great opportunities, but for a few homeowners, the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has proved...
Doug GamblinAug 27, 20201 minUnder Pressure!The current real estate market is HOT and if you are interested in selling your home, it may be a perfect opportunity. Many potential...
Doug GamblinJul 30, 20201 minCurb Appeal: No picket fence? No problem!I talk a lot about the importance of curb appeal when you list your home for sale. And although a fresh paint job may work wonders for a...
Doug GamblinJul 30, 20201 minMine! The Lessons of Multiple OffersMultiple offers are common in today's market. Although many buyers put their home searches on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and...
Doug GamblinJul 30, 20201 minThere's No Place Like the 'Burbs!With the quarantine experience still top of mind, many Buyers are considering a move to the less-populated suburbs. A recent realtor.com...
Doug GamblinJul 30, 20202 minFIZZBO: Is For Sale By Owner a Good Idea?The top reason homeowners decided to (For Sale By Owner) FSBO: they did not want to pay a commission but homes sold with an agent net 6%...