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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 has been a professional short sale negotiator. Tim sells along the Los Angeles and Ventura County lines, “from LA to Ventura..”. Tim has been married 31 years, has 2 children, is a native Californian and has been a resident of the Conejo Valley since 1991.

Stuff: To Stage And Declutter Or Not, That Is The Question

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tim Freund

This past weekend I did a listing presentation of an older client I sold a home to some 17 years ago.  It was pristine.  It had been painted within the past couple years and the carpet had been replaced then … Continue reading →

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Tax Reform: The probable Effect On California Real Estate

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Tim Freund

The 2017 Republican tax bill that just passed includes several provisions that will have a direct impact on California real estate.  Most are not good, but there’s often some silver lining if you look hard enough. Preface to say, I … Continue reading →

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People Die, Get Over It

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Tim Freund

This has to do with the odd stigma of “in home death” and the increasing trend of people choosing to die peacefully, with dignity, in their home. I showed a home awhile back – a little one story. It was filled with … Continue reading →

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GETTING THE HIGHEST PRICE STARTS WITH CLEANING

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Tim Freund

You’ve made the decision it’s time to sell your home. You’ve hired a Realtor to advance this cause and now you have to prepare your home for sale (Contact Tim Here). There are several things you can do to get more … Continue reading →

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Redfin Goes Public

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Tim Freund

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 by Tim Freund

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 by Tim Freund

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 by Tim Freund

  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 by Tim Freund

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 by Tim Freund

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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