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A lifelong resident of the Sacramento area and a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Jeff has enjoyed a career in real estate spanning over a decade in his hometown and its surrounding communities. Since earning his real estate license in 1996, he has served as a Realtor and in management for both an international company and, later, a smaller local independent. In addition to his work as a Realtor, he has also worked in sales in the title insurance industry.
Immediately prior to becoming a franchisee of Exit Realty, he served as a Branch Manager for the largest desk fee real estate company in North America. His new EXIT office, EXIT Realty West, is owned and operated with his longtime friend and colleague, Francisco Cuellar, and based in Sacramento’s Midtown neighborhood.
“We’re convinced of the viability of the EXIT concept in today’s real estate market, and I know it will be well received by the many Realtors with whom I’ve spent the past decade cultivating relationships,” explains Jeff. “I was directed to the EXIT International website by a respected colleague in another state, and, from the very second that I finished watching the 18-minute ‘Up Close and Personal with EXIT’ video, I was eagerly looking forward to becoming a part of the EXIT family. I have every reason to expect that many of my colleagues in the local market will feel exactly the same way, and we will only be too happy to accommodate them.”
"Most importantly to our clients, we offer our agents the finest training and marketing tools available to any agent in the world, along with all the resources they need to market and sell their listings decidedly more efficiently and effectively than the competition. Yes, our business model represents the cutting edge in real estate, but first and foremost, we are about selling homes. Everything we are begins and ends with selling homes and providing unparalleled customer service to our clients."
EXIT Realty West
3001 J Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, California
95816
Phone: 916 441 4418
Cell: 916 201 6156
Alternate Phone: 916 441 4418
Fax: 916 441 4434
jdominguez@exitrealtywest.com
Immediately prior to becoming a franchisee of Exit Realty, he served as a Branch Manager for the largest desk fee real estate company in North America. His new EXIT office, EXIT Realty West, is owned and operated with his longtime friend and colleague, Francisco Cuellar, and based in Sacramento’s Midtown neighborhood.
“We’re convinced of the viability of the EXIT concept in today’s real estate market, and I know it will be well received by the many Realtors with whom I’ve spent the past decade cultivating relationships,” explains Jeff. “I was directed to the EXIT International website by a respected colleague in another state, and, from the very second that I finished watching the 18-minute ‘Up Close and Personal with EXIT’ video, I was eagerly looking forward to becoming a part of the EXIT family. I have every reason to expect that many of my colleagues in the local market will feel exactly the same way, and we will only be too happy to accommodate them.”
"Most importantly to our clients, we offer our agents the finest training and marketing tools available to any agent in the world, along with all the resources they need to market and sell their listings decidedly more efficiently and effectively than the competition. Yes, our business model represents the cutting edge in real estate, but first and foremost, we are about selling homes. Everything we are begins and ends with selling homes and providing unparalleled customer service to our clients."
EXIT Realty West
3001 J Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, California
95816
Phone: 916 441 4418
Cell: 916 201 6156
Alternate Phone: 916 441 4418
Fax: 916 441 4434
jdominguez@exitrealtywest.com
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Jeff Dominguez answered:
It might seem strange to hear a Realtor say this, but the first step in purchasing a home isn't necessarily finding a great Realtor who can, in turn, find you a great home. Not that you won't be needing a Realtor, but before he or she can do anything on your behalf, you need to be prequalified and preapproved by a knowledgeable and qualified loan officer. Your real estate professional can point you in the direction of two or three candidates to help you find the right fit.
For your own piece of mind, I wouldn't just beeline over to any single name a Realtor gives to you. Speak to more than one, and compare what each of them is offering. There are currently a number of loan products available to buyers, and what's right for one buyer may not be what's right for others. A good loan officer will match you up with the loan that's ideal for your circumstances. All loan officers are required by law to provide you with a "Good Faith Estimate", a common form that will actually allow you to compare apples to apples among your loan options. It makes choosing the best deal for you a lot easier.
Once you have your financing in line, you and your Realtor can develop a plan of attack and be ready to see all the properties that meet your personal and financial criteria. Once you find a home in which you're interested, you'll have a prequalification letter from your lender that your Realtor can submit with your offer. From that point on, it's up to the strength of your offer, the skill of your agent, and, sometimes, a little bit of luck thrown in. But it's a great time to buy right now--you're starting the game already in a good position.
I wish you all the best,
Jeff
For your own piece of mind, I wouldn't just beeline over to any single name a Realtor gives to you. Speak to more than one, and compare what each of them is offering. There are currently a number of loan products available to buyers, and what's right for one buyer may not be what's right for others. A good loan officer will match you up with the loan that's ideal for your circumstances. All loan officers are required by law to provide you with a "Good Faith Estimate", a common form that will actually allow you to compare apples to apples among your loan options. It makes choosing the best deal for you a lot easier.
Once you have your financing in line, you and your Realtor can develop a plan of attack and be ready to see all the properties that meet your personal and financial criteria. Once you find a home in which you're interested, you'll have a prequalification letter from your lender that your Realtor can submit with your offer. From that point on, it's up to the strength of your offer, the skill of your agent, and, sometimes, a little bit of luck thrown in. But it's a great time to buy right now--you're starting the game already in a good position.
I wish you all the best,
Jeff
Jeff Dominguez answered:
I remember when I was a little boy, Woodlake was THE place to be in Sacramento. My parents had friends who lived there, and, for us, it was like we were going to Beverly Hills when we visited them. In reality, though it's not quite Beverly Hills, there are several beautiful homes in that area, and, over the years, this small community has somehow managed to remain untouched by the general decline that has beset the neighboring Del Paso area.
Woodlake is incredibly convenient to downtown, if that's where you work, but the reputation of the schools in that area of the district is undistinguished. And there's not a lot of nearby services. I'm not sure where you would shop for groceries, for example. In short, I think the primary downside to residing in that neighborhood is the fact that it's surrounded on one side by a strictly industrial area and, on the other, by a residential and commercial area that is not among the most highly regarded in the city. No one wants to come right out and say it, but the Del Paso area can be a little rough. That hurts values in Woodlake.
So if the idea of living in a little oasis is attractive to you, you should definitely consider Woodlake. I think you'll find quite a bang for your buck there.
Woodlake is incredibly convenient to downtown, if that's where you work, but the reputation of the schools in that area of the district is undistinguished. And there's not a lot of nearby services. I'm not sure where you would shop for groceries, for example. In short, I think the primary downside to residing in that neighborhood is the fact that it's surrounded on one side by a strictly industrial area and, on the other, by a residential and commercial area that is not among the most highly regarded in the city. No one wants to come right out and say it, but the Del Paso area can be a little rough. That hurts values in Woodlake.
So if the idea of living in a little oasis is attractive to you, you should definitely consider Woodlake. I think you'll find quite a bang for your buck there.
Jeff Dominguez answered:
Hello Adebola:
If we haven't already hit the bottom in terms of pricing, we can certainly hit it with a rock from here. In fact, just about every transaction that crosses my desk in my office has been involved in a multiple offer situation in which the winning offer has had to compete against several other buyers to get accepted. I feel that's just one of a number of clear indications that, overall, prices are stabilizing.
If a potential buyer were to suggest to me that he or she is inclined to delay their purchase to see if prices do decrease a tick, I would advise that any savings in terms of price point are going to be minimal, and the multiple offer situation is only going to get more competitive. That factor alone is going to drive asking prices up to a point that will probably negate any reduction from where they are right now.
The point made in a previous response about the length of time you intend to retain the home before you sell is also well taken. If this is an investment for you, and you do not intend to resell within the next couple of years, this is prime purchase time for you. It's as safe as it gets to assume that you will soon be building equity with your investment.
I wish you the best of luck in finding the right home for yourself.
Best regards,
Jeff Dominguez
Owner/Manager
EXIT Realty West
(916) 201-6156
If we haven't already hit the bottom in terms of pricing, we can certainly hit it with a rock from here. In fact, just about every transaction that crosses my desk in my office has been involved in a multiple offer situation in which the winning offer has had to compete against several other buyers to get accepted. I feel that's just one of a number of clear indications that, overall, prices are stabilizing.
If a potential buyer were to suggest to me that he or she is inclined to delay their purchase to see if prices do decrease a tick, I would advise that any savings in terms of price point are going to be minimal, and the multiple offer situation is only going to get more competitive. That factor alone is going to drive asking prices up to a point that will probably negate any reduction from where they are right now.
The point made in a previous response about the length of time you intend to retain the home before you sell is also well taken. If this is an investment for you, and you do not intend to resell within the next couple of years, this is prime purchase time for you. It's as safe as it gets to assume that you will soon be building equity with your investment.
I wish you the best of luck in finding the right home for yourself.
Best regards,
Jeff Dominguez
Owner/Manager
EXIT Realty West
(916) 201-6156
Jeff Dominguez answered:
The actual sold price IS a matter of public record. But, unless you're able to contact the county directly--something I've never attempted--your information is, most likely, going to come from a secondary source, like a local title company or a publication like the Sacramento Bee.
There is an inherent delay in consulting a secondary source, because they rely on the county record, themselves. So, however long it takes for the county to post the information, you'll have to factor in how long it takes the secondary source to get that info, then disseminate it themselves.
Every Realtor who belongs to the local Board of Realtors agrees to share all information from each of their transactions with the MLS database. Although final details, such as the sale price, are not posted on the MLS until the transaction has formally closed, this is your most immediate and reliable source for obtaining this information.
My recommendation to you is to find a Realtor you trust, provide him or her with a list of property addresses, and have that Realtor conduct some research for you. I am aware from your previous posts that you do have an agent with whom you're working. If that's not the case, I would be happy to relay those prices to you, as I'm sure, any other agent who posts on Trulia would.
There is an inherent delay in consulting a secondary source, because they rely on the county record, themselves. So, however long it takes for the county to post the information, you'll have to factor in how long it takes the secondary source to get that info, then disseminate it themselves.
Every Realtor who belongs to the local Board of Realtors agrees to share all information from each of their transactions with the MLS database. Although final details, such as the sale price, are not posted on the MLS until the transaction has formally closed, this is your most immediate and reliable source for obtaining this information.
My recommendation to you is to find a Realtor you trust, provide him or her with a list of property addresses, and have that Realtor conduct some research for you. I am aware from your previous posts that you do have an agent with whom you're working. If that's not the case, I would be happy to relay those prices to you, as I'm sure, any other agent who posts on Trulia would.
Jeff Dominguez answered:
Have you considered West Sac? There are several great homes in your price range in the Southport area, with generous square footage and newer architectural touches. Some were built as recently as 2006. As far as the communte to Natomas, it's a snap from Southport. Hop on I-80, past Ikea and over the river, and you're there! Let me know if you'd like a list of prospective properties that meet your criteria.
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