open house Archives - KAYE SWAIN

Virtual Open House Featuring Single Story Homes for Sale in Rocklin

Rocklin real estate with lovely front yard with faux rock river

Welcome to my Virtual Open House Are you missing going to open houses in the Roseville Rocklin area? WELCOME to my Virtual Open House for one of the lovely single story homes for sale in Rocklin with a large lot - almost a half acre (if you round - it IS a half acre! With many people looking to buy a "social distance house," this is a great opportunity for you. One of the Single Story Homes for Sale in Rocklin With a Large Lot As I write this, there are about 20 single story homes for sale in Rocklin. Some are in Springfield at Whitney Oaks - one of the lovely active senior retirement … Continue reading...

Virtual Open House Featuring The Regent! A Rare Sun City Roseville Floor Plan!

Virtual Open House Tours Sun City Open House Regent Gorgeous Back Yard Sun City Roseville golf course views 5

The Regent! A Rare Sun City Roseville Floor Plan! Time to check out a special house that was recently in the lovely homes for sale in Sun City Roseville CA. "What's special about it," you ask? It's a very rare Sun City Roseville floor plan - A Regent! Sun City Roseville Virtual Open House There are currently about 16 Sun City Roseville homes for sale. Because of the coronavirus, it's a bit more difficult to look at every one of the 55+ homes for sale Roseville CA has to offer. But thanks to the magic of a Sun City Roseville virtual open house, we can help you narrow down the houses to … Continue reading...

7 Strategies for a 2020 Open House In Roseville CA [INFOGRAPHIC]

Placer County 2020 Open House Status Currently, in Placer County we are NOT allowed to hold traditional open houses. At this moment in time, subject to change with LITTLE or NO notice, we could conceivably have a tiny open house requiring appointments spread far apart. Here in Roseville California, we are allowed to do virtual open houses, virtual tours with tools like Matterport, and virtual video tours where the agent goes alone to videotape the house. But that is all. Now, you may have seen or heard of a traditional open house going on. I keep hearing rumors of that but haven't seen any … Continue reading...

Virtual Open House-Real Estate : Lovely Sun City Roseville Open House!

One of TWO lovely swimming pools at Del Webb Sun City Roseville CA - photo by REALTOR Kaye Swain

YES! Roseville Real Estate Is Still Going On! YES! In case you were wondering if real estate is still for sale in Roseville CA - the answer is a resounding YES! We are considered essential and your real estate needs are as well! And YES! we can show houses! It's easiest if they are vacant - for both buyer and seller. But even if they aren't, we can still show them - with minor modifications per the state and county. And YES! We are still having OPEN HOUSES - with a modern techy tweak! And you are in exactly the right place to check this out. It's a VIRTUAL open house-real estate related! … Continue reading...

Keys to Selling Your Roseville CA House Virtually

In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is, if you need to sell your Roseville house now, what virtual practices should you use to make sure you, your family, and potential buyers stay safe in the process? In today’s rapidly changing market, it’s more important than … Continue reading...

How Technology Is Enabling Roseville Real Estate During Quarantine

Technology Changes Are Helping With Real Estate During Quarantine Today’s everyday reality is pretty different than it looked just a few weeks ago. We’re learning how to do a lot of things in new ways, from how we work remotely to how we engage with our friends and neighbors. Almost everything right now is shifting to a virtual format. One of the big changes we’re adapting to is the revisions to the common real estate transaction, which all vary by state and locality. Technology, however, is making it possible for many of us to continue on the quest for homeownership via completed … Continue reading...

Two Lovely and Affordable Golf Retirement Communities In Roseville Area

Kaye Swain Roseville real estate agent sharing gorgeous view from one of houses sale sun city lincoln hills

A Tale of Two Sun Cities in Roseville CA Area Roseville CA is a great place to retire! In fact, the City of Roseville has received honors for just that! You can read of two of them here and here! Among other great reasons to retire in Roseville, we have so many terrific options for 55+ retirement living, including two beautiful golf retirement communities In Roseville area . One golf course retirement community is Del Webb Sun City Roseville CA. BUT did you know that we also enjoy having Del Webb Sun City Lincoln literally right next door as well. Or as some people like to call it - … Continue reading...

How to Have a Unique Open House

According to the National Association of Realtors, total inventory has been growing for six months straight, as has the number of buyers looking to find their dream home. In a market where inventory is increasing, you want to stand out in the crowd! This quote from Grandscope puts it well: “You can differentiate from competition by WOWing or exciting customers, not just trying to compete on price.” What better way than to be creative with your Open House! Here are a few ideas for how to do this in this era of technology. 1) Facebook Live Virtual Open House This can also work as a ‘preview’ … Continue reading...

The KonMari Method: Helping You Prep Your House For Sale

One of the biggest challenges sellers face when listing their Roseville Sacramento area house is decluttering. Cleaning out some of the more personal decorating choices allows buyers to imagine themselves living in the house. Those planning to sell soon are in luck! Marie Kondo, the inventor of the KonMari Method of Tidying Up, has gained popularity with her new Netflix series. She gives some great tips for sorting through years of accumulated possessions that we all collect in our Roseville Sacramento area homes. “The KonMari Method™ encourages tidying by category – not by location – … Continue reading...

Amazing What You Can Learn at Sun City Roseville Open Houses

Snowman smiles in Sun City Golf retirement community by Kaye Swain

Sharing One of Sun City Roseville Open Houses Last week, I was busy having one of the delightful Sun City Roseville open houses so many enjoy visiting. I had a most enjoyable day talking to open house visitors looking for Sun City Roseville CA homes for sale including old friends and new. Even an adorable fur-visitor. I think he was hoping for some of the Ghiradelli chocolates I was sharing with visitors (nope, I know, NO chocolate for poochies no matter how cute. ;) ) I was happily sharing a delightful home for sale with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1334 square feet, Such a … Continue reading...