Author Archives: Tim Freund

About Tim Freund

Tim Freund has been a licensed real estate agent/broker since 1990. He spent 14 years as a new home sales rep, ran his own boutique resale brokerage for 5 years and is currently an Estates Director for Dilbeck Estates/Christie's International Estates in Westlake Village, Ca. Tim is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Corporate Mobilty Specialist (CMS) and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Tim has successfully negotiated a loan modification for a client and is a professional short sale negotiator. Tim has been married 28 years, has 2 children, is a native Californian and has been a resident of the Conejo Valley since 1991.

Redfin Goes Public

Posted on July 30, 2017

Friday Redfin, the online real estate brokerage went public.  Investors liked it and the stock RDFN, went up 45%.  Yet even with that, it’s market cap is under $2B.  Why is that I wonder? Real estate is and always will … Continue reading →

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What The Heck Kind Of Market Is This?

Posted on February 16, 2017

I have some clients that just love real estate.  They watch HGTV and Millionaire Real Estate Agent, Fix and Flip etc.  They are on Zillow or Redfin all the time, it’s a passion for them yet when it comes time … Continue reading →

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The Effects On Real Estate Of Trump’s Executive Order On Immigration

Posted on January 30, 2017

If you live near a big city or one of our coasts, you were probably pretty surprised and likely disturbed to hear the President banned entry or re-entry of immigrants from one of 7 Middle Eastern and African countries.  From … Continue reading →

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It’s Mine

Posted on January 21, 2017

  It’s mine, it’s my house.  It’s a cute little bungalow; it’s a darling condo with a view of the greenbelt; it’s the estate home I deserve, with the pool and outdoor BBQ… oh the steaks I’ll grill!  Heck I’ve … Continue reading →

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When Should You Consider Doing A Pocket Listing?

Posted on January 12, 2017

I was recently on a listing appointment when the seller asked me, “Do I have to go on the multiple listing?” I was a bit surprised by this and asked my elderly seller, why they wouldn’t want to go on … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons To Sell In 2017

Posted on November 29, 2016

As homage to David Letterman, here are the top 10 reason you should sell your home in 2017. Your home has gone up and you want the home of your dreams. You’re new job is finally paying you what you’re … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Horiike vs. Coldwell Banker on Dual Agency

Posted on November 22, 2016

Yesterday the California Supreme Court ruled on dual agency.  Dual agency is when a broker represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. In Horiike vs. Coldwell Banker, the dispute arose from a discrepancy in the listed … Continue reading →

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