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Choosing paint colors can be surprisingly stressful!!
But hereβs the tool I swear by (and use for my listings β¬οΈ)
Picking the right color, especially for a full exterior or interior is harder than it looks. Screens lie. Swatches are small. Sample cans are messy.
So hereβs what I use instead: Peel & stick paint samplβ¦
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π₯ SELLERS: The Market Wants Your Home RIGHT NOW π₯
This may come as a surprise but inventory is way down across Bay Park, Bay Ho, Clairemont, PB and several other neighborhoods, and so are days on market!
Buyers are active and ready, and prices are holding strong and even starting to inch back up in some of these areaβ¦
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π΄β¨ FEBRUARY IN SAN DIEGO β¨π΄
From painting poppies to coastal races and Lunar New Year festivals, thereβs so much more to love this month.
π¨ Laugh, run, dance, explore.
π Whether youβre local or just visiting, these events make it feel like home.
πSave this list & share with someone youβre bringing along, and remember β¦
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π€ Selling off market can make sense under specific conditions but most times it will have a net cost associated to the lack of full market exposure!
The real questions are:
π¦ Can the inconvenience be mitigated?
π¦ What is the net cost/benefit of that perceived inconvenience?
I can answer that on a case by case basisβ¦
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How to relocate to San Diego in 2026 β£οΈ
Thereβs a lot to figure out before a move like this.
What neighborhood will fit your lifestyle.
What schools make sense for your kids.
How to time it all right.
How much to budget for it.
Helping people find the right fit and planning out the details is one of the best parβ¦
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π₯ Want top dollar for your home? Donβt price it there. Hereβs whyβ¦
The biggest mistake I see sellers make is:
π Pricing high hoping to negotiate.
But that strategy = more days on market and fewer eyes on your home π
β¨ Price at or just below market value and let the buyers speak. Thatβs how you avoid the βwhatβs wrongβ¦
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β¨ Light sells. Literally. β¨
Buyers consistently tell me natural light is a top wish, so hereβs your weekly tip:
βοΈ Open those blinds
βοΈ Pull back curtains
βοΈ Retract awnings
Let the sunshine do the selling for you!
Who knew sunlight could be a staging tool? π
Tap follow for more realβestate tips that actually help youβ¦
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β¨ San Diego friends, January is stacked!β¨
From farmers markets πΏ to rodeos π€ , film festivals π¬, races πββοΈ, Restaurant Week π½οΈ, and iconic San Diego events you donβt want to missβ¦
I put together a FREE January 2026 San Diego Events Calendar so you donβt have to search, scroll, or miss out π
π Brew Fest at Liberty Staβ¦
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π‘ If you own an investment property and not sure what you can do with it, knowing about a 1031 exchange is a must, as it gives you some great options to defer taxes and capitalize on your equity β build wealth!
#tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #sandiegorealtor #1031exchange #realestatewealth #realestateinvesting
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Guess Iβll try the trend too βΊοΈβ¨
Most importantly, I want to wish you all the most heartfelt, happiest holiday season with lots of love and magic in your lives! πβοΈπ
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Homebuyer looking for a holiday gift? The housing market might give you one! ππ‘
Prices are holding steady across Bay Park, Bay Ho, Clairemont, and Pacific Beach but the holidays might just be your window of opportunity. π
Why? Fewer buyers = less competition. And with some listings sitting longer than expected, savvyβ¦
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π€― Lowball Offers Can Backfire, BIG Time!
Think youβre being savvy by starting low? Think again.
Some sellers shut down completely when an offer feels like an insult, especially if theyβre emotionally tied to their home.
π‘ Strategy matters. Know the market, read the room, and if you really want the house, be wise!
π― Lβ¦
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
Choosing paint colors can be surprisingly stressful!!
But hereβs the tool I swear by (and use for my listings β¬οΈ)
Picking the right color, especially for a full exterior or interior is harder than it looks. Screens lie. Swatches are small. Sample cans are messy.
So hereβs what I use instead: Peel & stick paint samples from @samplize π
βοΈ Real paint
βοΈ Move them around
βοΈ Test in every light β zero mess
Iβm using them right now for a Bay Park listing prep, and itβs saving us time, money, and headaches.
π‘ Pssst Sellers: presentation matters. And Iβm here to make sure we get it right βΊοΈ
#sandiegorealtor #awardwinningrealtor #listingprep #sandiegolistingagent #paintcolor
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carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
π₯ SELLERS: The Market Wants Your Home RIGHT NOW π₯
This may come as a surprise but inventory is way down across Bay Park, Bay Ho, Clairemont, PB and several other neighborhoods, and so are days on market!
Buyers are active and ready, and prices are holding strong and even starting to inch back up in some of these areas.
π‘ My advice to homes sellers right now: donβt wait for spring! I think thatβs what a lot of sellers are doing after a slow second half in 2025 where inventory was way up and buyers were on the fence. But that has changed!
DM me to find out what your home could sell for in this low-inventory market Iβm seeing. This may be the best window weβve had in a long time for sellers, and the stats I just looked into and share here prove it!
#besttimetosell #sandiegomarket #sandiegorealestate #housingmarketupdate #realestatenews
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π΄β¨ FEBRUARY IN SAN DIEGO β¨π΄
From painting poppies to coastal races and Lunar New Year festivals, thereβs so much more to love this month.
π¨ Laugh, run, dance, explore.
π Whether youβre local or just visiting, these events make it feel like home.
πSave this list & share with someone youβre bringing along, and remember to download the full calendar - link in bio!
#sandiegoevents #februaryvibes #sandiegolocal #thingstodoinsandiego #sandiegorealtor
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
π€ Selling off market can make sense under specific conditions but most times it will have a net cost associated to the lack of full market exposure!
The real questions are:
π¦ Can the inconvenience be mitigated?
π¦ What is the net cost/benefit of that perceived inconvenience?
I can answer that on a case by case basis, tailored to your specific property so you can make the best informed decision! β¨
#homesellingtips #sandiegorealtor #realestateexpert #realtorofinstagram
@mikebrownbrokerassociate Thank you so much for the kind words! π
@belfastdiego Aww thank you! I loved working with you π

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
How to relocate to San Diego in 2026 β£οΈ
Thereβs a lot to figure out before a move like this.
What neighborhood will fit your lifestyle.
What schools make sense for your kids.
How to time it all right.
How much to budget for it.
Helping people find the right fit and planning out the details is one of the best parts of my job!
If youβve been kicking around the idea of moving to or within San Diego, Iβd love to answer your questions!
You can also grab my free relocation guide to help you get a feel for the areas in all of San Diego County, link is in bio! π
#sandiegorealtor #sandiegorealestate #movingtosandiego
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
π₯ Want top dollar for your home? Donβt price it there. Hereβs whyβ¦
The biggest mistake I see sellers make is:
π Pricing high hoping to negotiate.
But that strategy = more days on market and fewer eyes on your home π
β¨ Price at or just below market value and let the buyers speak. Thatβs how you avoid the βwhatβs wrong with it?β vibe.
π‘ Want eyes, offers, and leverage?
Bring your homeβs best potential to light with stellar preparation and marketing and price it right!
#sandiegorealtor #sandiegosellers #listingtips #homesellingstrategy #realestatetips
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
β¨ Light sells. Literally. β¨
Buyers consistently tell me natural light is a top wish, so hereβs your weekly tip:
βοΈ Open those blinds
βοΈ Pull back curtains
βοΈ Retract awnings
Let the sunshine do the selling for you!
Who knew sunlight could be a staging tool? π
Tap follow for more realβestate tips that actually help you!
#homesellertip #sandiegorealtor #realestatereel #realestateprotips
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
β¨ San Diego friends, January is stacked!β¨
From farmers markets πΏ to rodeos π€ , film festivals π¬, races πββοΈ, Restaurant Week π½οΈ, and iconic San Diego events you donβt want to missβ¦
I put together a FREE January 2026 San Diego Events Calendar so you donβt have to search, scroll, or miss out π
π Brew Fest at Liberty Station
π San Diego Restaurant Week
π Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
π MLK Day Parade & Festival
π Rodeo at Petco Park
π Family events, fitness events & local favorites
π Grab the full calendar, LINK IN BIO
βοΈ Save it
βοΈ Share it with a friend
βοΈ Follow me for monthly San Diego event calendars + local tips
Living here is about more than just homes, itβs about community, connection, and enjoying this city we love π©΅
#sandiegoevents #thingstodoinsandiego #sandiegolife #sdlocal #exploresandiego
Nice one π₯ share*it @sandiego.community__
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
π‘ If you own an investment property and not sure what you can do with it, knowing about a 1031 exchange is a must, as it gives you some great options to defer taxes and capitalize on your equity β build wealth!
#tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #sandiegorealtor #1031exchange #realestatewealth #realestateinvesting

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
Guess Iβll try the trend too βΊοΈβ¨
Most importantly, I want to wish you all the most heartfelt, happiest holiday season with lots of love and magic in your lives! πβοΈπ
@kswied Yes and I can send you the exact prompt if you want! Even if it specifically asks not to change facial features, somehow it managed to make me look younger! π
@mailea03 I think the same of you π
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
Homebuyer looking for a holiday gift? The housing market might give you one! ππ‘
Prices are holding steady across Bay Park, Bay Ho, Clairemont, and Pacific Beach but the holidays might just be your window of opportunity. π
Why? Fewer buyers = less competition. And with some listings sitting longer than expected, savvy house hunters could find more negotiating power.
PLUS, the lock-in effect where homeowners stay put to keep their low interest rates is finally starting to ease. π As more people move, weβre seeing a shift that could unlock more inventory in early 2026.
π― Thinking of buying or selling soon? Letβs talk strategy before the new year rush hits!
#sandiegorealtor #bayparksandiego #bayho #pacificbeachsandiego #marketupdate
carolinerander_sandiegorealtor
π€― Lowball Offers Can Backfire, BIG Time!
Think youβre being savvy by starting low? Think again.
Some sellers shut down completely when an offer feels like an insult, especially if theyβre emotionally tied to their home.
π‘ Strategy matters. Know the market, read the room, and if you really want the house, be wise!
π― Letβs talk about how to negotiate smart and win the home without burning bridges!
#homebuyertip #homebuying101 #realestatenegotiation






















