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carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🤪 Let’s talk about the most expensive pricing strategy in real estate... Pricing your home high ‘just to see what happens’ Here’s where this strategy backfires: An overpriced house usually sits on the market. Until eventually you drop the price to drum up action. Meanwhile, your days on the market start to add up and buyers begin to wonder if there’s something wrong with the property. Then comes the skepticism and buyers start submitting lower offers. 👉 Strategic pricing based on real data = multiple offers. Overpricing = price drops and low-ball offers. Curious what your home could sell for in 2026? Send me a DM 🤗 👋 I’m Caroline Rander, your Top 1% San Diego Realtor! #sandiegorealtor #sandiegorealestate #homeselling101

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Choosing paint colors can be surprisingly stressful!! But here’s the tool I swear by (and use for my listings ⬇️) 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 here’s what I use instead: Peel & stick paint samples from @samplize 🙌 ✔️ Real paint ✔️ Move them around ✔️ Test in every light — zero mess I’m using them right now for a Bay Park listing prep, and it’s saving us time, money, and headaches. 💡 Pssst Sellers: presentation matters. And I’m here to make sure we get it right ☺️ #sandiegorealtor #awardwinningrealtor #listingprep #sandiegolistingagent #paintcolor

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🔥 SELLERS: The Market Wants Your Home RIGHT NOW 🔥 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. 🏡 My advice to homes sellers right now: don’t wait for spring! I think that’s 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 I’m seeing. This may be the best window we’ve had in a long time for sellers, and the stats I just looked into and share here prove it! #besttimetosell #sandiegomarket #sandiegorealestate #housingmarketupdate #realestatenews

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🌴✨ FEBRUARY IN SAN DIEGO ✨🌴 From painting poppies to coastal races and Lunar New Year festivals, there’s so much more to love this month. 🎨 Laugh, run, dance, explore. 🌊 Whether you’re local or just visiting, these events make it feel like home. 📍Save this list & share with someone you’re bringing along, and remember to download the full calendar - link in bio! #sandiegoevents #februaryvibes #sandiegolocal #thingstodoinsandiego #sandiegorealtor

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🤔 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: 🦋 Can the inconvenience be mitigated? 🦋 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! ✨ #homesellingtips #sandiegorealtor #realestateexpert #realtorofinstagram

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor How to relocate to San Diego in 2026 ❣️ There’s 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 you’ve been kicking around the idea of moving to or within San Diego, I’d 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! 😊 #sandiegorealtor #sandiegorealestate #movingtosandiego

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🔥 Want top dollar for your home? Don’t price it there. Here’s why… The biggest mistake I see sellers make is: 👉 Pricing high hoping to negotiate. But that strategy = more days on market and fewer eyes on your home 👀 ✨ Price at or just below market value and let the buyers speak. That’s how you avoid the “what’s wrong with it?” vibe. 💡 Want eyes, offers, and leverage? Bring your home’s best potential to light with stellar preparation and marketing and price it right! #sandiegorealtor #sandiegosellers #listingtips #homesellingstrategy #realestatetips

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor ✨ Light sells. Literally. ✨ Buyers consistently tell me natural light is a top wish, so here’s your weekly tip: ☀️ Open those blinds ☀️ Pull back curtains ☀️ Retract awnings Let the sunshine do the selling for you! Who knew sunlight could be a staging tool? 😍 Tap follow for more real‑estate tips that actually help you! #homesellertip #sandiegorealtor #realestatereel #realestateprotips

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor ✨ San Diego friends, January is stacked!✨ From farmers markets 🌿 to rodeos 🤠, film festivals 🎬, races 🏃‍♀️, Restaurant Week 🍽️, and iconic San Diego events you don’t want to miss… I put together a FREE January 2026 San Diego Events Calendar so you don’t have to search, scroll, or miss out 👇 🎉 Brew Fest at Liberty Station 🎉 San Diego Restaurant Week 🎉 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines 🎉 MLK Day Parade & Festival 🎉 Rodeo at Petco Park 🎉 Family events, fitness events & local favorites 👉 Grab the full calendar, LINK IN BIO ✔️ Save it ✔️ Share it with a friend ✔️ Follow me for monthly San Diego event calendars + local tips Living here is about more than just homes, it’s about community, connection, and enjoying this city we love 🩵 #sandiegoevents #thingstodoinsandiego #sandiegolife #sdlocal #exploresandiego

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor 🏡 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 ➕ build wealth! #tidbittuesdaywithcaroline #sandiegorealtor #1031exchange #realestatewealth #realestateinvesting

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Guess I’ll try the trend too ☺️✨ Most importantly, I want to wish you all the most heartfelt, happiest holiday season with lots of love and magic in your lives! 💝❄️🎄

carolinerander_sandiegorealtor Homebuyer looking for a holiday gift? The housing market might give you one! 🎁🏡 Prices are holding steady across Bay Park, Bay Ho, Clairemont, and Pacific Beach but the holidays might just be your window of opportunity. 👀 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. 📉 As more people move, we’re seeing a shift that could unlock more inventory in early 2026. 🎯 Thinking of buying or selling soon? Let’s talk strategy before the new year rush hits! #sandiegorealtor #bayparksandiego #bayho #pacificbeachsandiego #marketupdate