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Video: Interview with Chris Castillo of The Twisted Vine in Fullerton

Written by jbobbett2 on May 11, 2020.

We love our locally owned businesses in Fullerton and wanted to interview local business owners check in during this challenging time and learn about unique ways they are finding to continue operating and serving their customers. In...

iBuyers Explained

Written by jbobbett2 on April 1, 2020.

In this video we discuss iBuyers. What is an iBuyer? What does an iBuyer do? What are the advantages and possible disadvantages of an iBuyer?

California statewide rent cap, just-cause eviction laws explained

Written by jbobbett2 on March 19, 2020.

In this video we discuss the recently adopted statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction laws that are now in effect. These new laws can get complex as they relate only to properties with more than one living unit on the property.

Will the Realtor Redux method prevail? The outcome

Written by jbobbett2 on March 4, 2020.

We’re back at our Fullerton condo, now with unobstructed majestic mountain and golf course views. The unit is bright and modern, coated in fresh interior paint with carpets cleaned. This condo had languished on the market, as not one but TWO other agents lacked the right touch to move this property. Initially a lack of home staging held homebuyers back from seeing its potential. When that didn’t work, the second agent staged with the homeowner’s existing furnishings and...

Will the Realtor Redux method prevail?

Written by jbobbett2 on January 26, 2020.

We specialize in helping homeowners sell their properties faster and for higher prices by making strategic property improvements prior to listing on the market. This time we will be putting our Realtor Redux method to the test as we look to improve a Fullerton condo, which two agents before us failed to sell. We will be working with the daughter of the aging homeowner, who told us the first agent tried to show the home with zero staging, while the second agent staged the...

Realtor Redux: Mid-century Home Modern Again

Written by jbobbett2 on August 16, 2019.

We’re back at our mid-century home in Fullerton and putting the final touches on some modern updates we think will help this house fetch the best price once we go to market. After the tenants vacated, we went to work on the front of the house. We gave the interior walls a coat of fresh paint and painted the red brick fireplace white, we removed drop florescent lighting in the kitchen and installed recessed lighting, and we removed all window coverings and a host of other...

Realtor Redux: Charming Mid-century Home in Need of Modern Touches

Written by jbobbett2 on August 5, 2019.

We’re dedicated to helping homeowners make strategic investments in their properties so they can make the most from their home sales. Our latest Redux project was a long-time rental property with a long Fullerton ownership history. This home is unique in the sense that there’s a permitted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) attached to the rear of the main home with its own two-car garage. On our first walk-through, we immediately spotted some gorgeous mid-century design elements....

Realtor Redux: Our diamond shines bright; light and welcoming

Written by jbobbett2 on July 29, 2019.

We’re checking in again to see how our diamond in the rough cleaned up. This home has had the same owner since 1955 and was heavily smoked in. Years of wear and tear meant the home needed a deep cleaning and a few choice improvements. We had a total budget of $5,500 to work with and immediately got to work by removing exterior window awnings, power washing the exterior and repainting porch railing and the front door. Inside, we took up dark red carpeting to expose the original...

Realtor Redux: Diamond in the rough in need of a shine

Written by jbobbett2 on July 16, 2019.

At Bobbett and Associates we advise homeowners on strategic improvements to increase their home’s listing price and net gains on the home sale. We make a home ‘move-in’ ready for new buyers, and over time, the new owners can make the big improvements, such as remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms. Our latest project has good bones but has been heavily smoked in so will need a deep cleaning and some updates such as interior paint and the removal of exterior window...

Realtor Redux: Our Spanish inspired-style home in Fullerton looks fresh again

Written by jbobbett2 on November 15, 2018.

At Bobbett and Associates, we make a home ‘move-in’ ready for new buyers. Over time, the new owners can make the big improvements, such as remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms. We advise on strategic improvements to increase a home’s listing price and the net gain of the home owner. We return to our latest Realtor Redux project, a Spanish inspired style home built in 1926. The interior of the 3-bedroom / 1.75-bathroom home in the Golden Hills area of Fullerton...