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Doug Gamblin
Jan 13, 20222 min read
A Picture Really is Worth a Thousand Words
While 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jan 6, 20222 min read
To Inspect or Not to Inspect: The Value of a Pre-Listing Inspection
In 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Dec 27, 20211 min read
When 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Dec 1, 20213 min read
Should 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Nov 2, 20212 min read
What'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...
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Doug Gamblin
May 18, 20212 min read
Does 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Feb 5, 20213 min read
The Ten Things I Hate About You: Buyer Turn-offs Edition
Thinking 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Short 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Aug 26, 20201 min read
Under 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Curb 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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Mine! The Lessons of Multiple Offers
Multiple offers are common in today's market. Although many buyers put their home searches on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20201 min read
There'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...
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Doug Gamblin
Jul 30, 20202 min read
FIZZBO: 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%...
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Doug Gamblin
Jul 29, 20201 min read
Curb Appeal Updates: Is Your Home Ready for Its Closeup?
My innovative Gold Glove Service includes a complimentary Curb Appeal Update for Sellers! But is Curb Appeal really that important? Does...
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