Today I’m going to share five tips for how to buy a home in a seller’s market. November 1 had the lowest number of homes for sale in the greater Palm Springs area in recent history. At 3.8
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"Great guy, super knowledgeable about the process, the area and real estate in general. We were very grateful to have met Bill and he was found the perfect property match for us. We had several professionals we were considering for assistance, but it was a no brainer after a few meetings that we should just stay with Bill. "
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- Tina
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"We chose Bill Seals as our agent when looking to buy a home in the Coachella Valley because of his excellent reputation and we could not have been more satisfied with his professionalism and the quality of service that he provided. Bill helped us find the house of our dreams in just 2 outings, he connected us with a high quality lender, and he assured that the process was as smooth as possible every step of the way. We closed in what very might be record time--30 days from offer to closing--and I think we got an incredible deal, thanks to Bill's expertise and negotiation skills--a great price below asking, a home appliance warranty, and a number of requested upgrades to the property. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone looking for a home in the Coachella Valley."
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- David & Marc
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"I appreciated Will and his staff. He provided his strategy for selling our property and then he followed through on that plan. Communication was excellent. We got briefings every week on the activity, feedback from potential buyers and their agents. I trusted Will's advice and opinion. When I needed to make decisions, Will helped with facts and asked questions to help my decision making process, but never forced/pushed a decision. He always supported my actions. I highly recommend Will Cook as a buyer or seller agent. "
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- Victoria
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"I had the pleasure of working with Bill Seals as a first-time home buyer. He was warm and coordinated well with my lender and ensured the process was smooth. Overall, my home buying process was excellent in large part due to working with Bill. Highly recommend."
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- Kim
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"My partner and I were visiting friends in Palm Springs. We are from Harrisburg, PA but would like to retire to Palm Springs as soon as possible. We met Bill at an open house in June 2018. He set us up on his company's robo emails for properties that met our interest criteria. Within a month we received an email on a house we liked, called Bill and got the process of submitting an offer started. The whole process was completed within a month and we are now PS home owners! Bill was very professional and because we were back in Harrisburg and buying the house with only friends recommendations, Bill had to go back and forth with the sellers quite a bit. He took every one of our questions seriously and pushed the sellers for timely responses.
We can't supply much more information on Bill's qualifications as a realtor as this was the only house we worked together on and it went so fast with no real hiccups. I guess that's the best you can ask for! (One minor misunderstanding on the buyers due diligence period but we worked through that and not a big deal.) He also walked us through the process of electronic signing (never did it before) and always informed us ahead of time what would be coming and how to complete it. I would recommend Bill to others looking for property in PS"
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- Steve & Danny
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"Will Cook was not the agent I initially started to work with months ago. The agent I I had been talking to advised that she was unavailable to show me homes that weekend and felt unacceptable. I reached out to a group that Will belongs to and was referred to him. He listened to what my wants and needs were and showed me several homes and narrowed my selection down to 2 houses. I have owned several condo's and house over many years but never on my own. I had great guidance form Will and would love to have him on my side if I chose to sell or buy again in the future."
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- Mikel Lueck
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“Listed on Thursday and in escrow the 3 days later! This is the second amazing home buying experience we have had with Will Cook and his team. He sold our home and also got us into our new one. Will's knowledge of the Coachella Valley area market and trends is outstanding. He takes time to explain everything in layman's terms so you are not left wondering about anything. We met with him a few months before we were ready to sell and followed ALL of his suggestions in preparing our home for sale and it paid off. So, listen to Will and follow his lead! His assistant, John, was on top of all communications and extremely helpful with sometimes confusing documents. They both kept on top of the escrow and closing process and everything went off without an issue on selling our home or the purchase of our new one. You are in good hands with Will for sure.”
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- Jim & Joe
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Bill worked his magic to get me an awesome home.
"Bill was extremely knowledgeable about the area where I wanted to buy, grasped my taste in homes very quickly, and only showed what he thought I would be interested in. He was extremely patient when I asked to see this home 4 times to make sure it was the right one. Bill negotiated a super deal on my home, and we closed in a very short time of the offer being made. It was an extremely smooth process. He was also very knowledgeable when we also had the home inspection. It was such a great pleasure to work with him. If I ever sell this home, he's the person I would go to. "
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- Les M.
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"We have had Will Cook represent us twice in the Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage markets. We were impressed by the level of detail and knowledge that Will has for the markets in the Coachella Valley. His artful approach to negotiating the best value was something we benefited from. If your looking for an ultra responsive and professional realtor that has detailed knowledge of the market your buying or selling in, then look no further. We have bought and sold real estate up and down the west coast, we wished we had a "Will Cook" with each purchase and sale. He far exceeded all expectations."
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- Darin & Bruce
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"Will and his associates did an awesome job with in selling my 2 rental units 2631 and 2633 N Whitewater Club Dr in Palm Springs. Closed in 30 days. Could not have asked for better!"
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- Les M.
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"Bill Seals is a very professional , friendly and hardworking agent. He goes out of his way to help you get the home of your dreams! He found my family a beautiful home in one of the new developments that's perfect for us . We couldn't be happier with everything. I highly recommend Bill to assist you in your real estate needs! He's more than a real estate professional , he's become a friend as well."
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- Gina & Craig
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"Bill is a great communicator. He quickly responded to all communications. He took care of all the process seamlessly. His partner John Guay followed up with the signings. Really, no glitches. Great personality!"
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- Jeff C.
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"Bill and his team made the purchase of our second home so smooth and easy! Very knowledgeable of the Palm Springs area and very responsive to questions throughout the process."
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- Brittany
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"Will was very personable and very professional. He took very good care of us. He was very knowledgeable about the real estate market in the area. We would highly recommend him."
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- Bart
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"Will is a very informative man. He knows his job and treated my partner and I with respect and kindness. We made 3 visits to Palm Springs to look at places to move. Will was more than happy to show us places that met our requirements, and a few that he knew we would like (and he was right),"
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- Will & David
About WILL COOK GROUP|Keller Williams Luxury Homes|BRE# 01879277
Ranked in the top 1% of all agents valley wide, Will is an Associate Broker and Team Leader of the WILL COOK GROUP at Keller Williams Luxury Homes
A native of Baton Rouge, LA, Will attended graduate school in Boston and worked as a Medical Software Project Director focused on managing client expectations through sophisticated software implementation projects for many years. Will’s experience managing large scale projects in the corporate world has suited his transition to real estate over 17 years ago. Will’s mission has been to use integrity and accountability to exceed his client`s expectations. He has worked in the luxury markets of Boston and Miami Beach and has also owned his own real estate firm in Louisiana. Presently, Will is focused on the luxury markets of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta. While most of Will’s experience has been marketing luxury homes and estates in gated and non-gated communities; he is equally as comfortable educating first time buyers and real estate investors. Will has been a multi-year, multi-million dollar producer and he understands the importance of acting as a focused and trusted advisor with each of his clients. He has been told that he is an effective communicator, skilled negotiator, and an excellent market resource for any buyer or seller.
Will and his team understand what it takes to market and sell unique luxury homes and estates. He loves what he does and we think that makes a difference.
Will Cook, Team Leader - Will Cook Group
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If a listing displays "Short Sale/Subject to Lender Approval" then that listing has been identified by the seller and the listing broker as a "Short sale." This means that, at the listed price, the proceeds from the sale may not be adequate to pay all liens and costs of sale. Any offer made that does not fully cover the existing amount(s) owed to the lienholder(s) plus the costs of sale could be subject to lienholder approval, which approval may be exercised at the sole and exclusive discretion of the lienholder(s).
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