The answer is a definite Yes, and the number of property sales from foreign Buyers is on the rise. While the majority of sales is still driven by our local market (approximately 80%), in a challenging market, a savvy seller needs to capture 100% of qualified Buyers in order to be a successful. In 2007, approx. 7% of sales came from foreign buyers, in 2009 this figure jumped to approx. 11%. The remaining sales came from out-of-area ...

Everyone knows that price is a key factor, but in my opinion it’s actually a secondary factor. Notice that I said a secondary factor, I did not say it is secondary in importance! I believe that initially, the most important factor is the “Matchmaking” process. This means finding the best buyer that matches the most perfect fit for your unique property. It’s essential to begin with a realistic price and fabulous professional photography, since this is the first ...

While many brokers advertise global marketing, the most successful way to market your property to international Buyers is through personal connections. Glossy magazine advertisements are attractive, but in reality, most Buyers begin their search on the internet and then immediately followed by a personal consultation with their agent. For many years, Greg Moesser has been attending international luxury real estate conferences in Europe & USA. He most recently attended the January 2010 Luxury Real Estate Conference in ...

Greg Moesser has been certified by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as an SFR accredited Short-Sale and Foreclosures specialist.  Knowing how to maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as how to identify their distinct real estate opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today’s market, they are critical.

While the number of luxury Short-Sales and Foreclosures are much less prevalent in the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles Westside markets than in other areas, ...

If you speak to any real estate professional and ask the question “Why hasn’t my property sold?”, the answer is almost always “PRICE”. While this is a major factor, there are other potentially key factors that can make the difference between selling of not selling your home. The buyer (or through an agent) needs to first “Find” your property, then needs to make an “Emotional” connection with your home, and then finally negotiate a mutually ...