4S Ranch–Builders not negotiating

[SD Realtor]

Sandi, it very well could have happened. I was up at 4S two weeks ago with some clients and we tried negotiating and got shut down pretty hard. The best opportunities when you deal with the builders is to try to find something that has dropped out of escrow and is REALLY close to closing. You may even get them to budge. Otherwise I have had a hard time getting much out of them. You can get concessions with regards to upgrades and such, but getting the pricing adjusted is tougher. However if someone got the builder to go significantly lower then more power to them!

SD Realtor

[eyePod]

Getting back to some of the original comments, no one has stated what to me is obvious – the arrogrant sales people are just reflecting a VERY common attitude in San Diego and particularly in these areas. Is it just me or has anyone noticed the lack of soul and complete self absorption with money in areas like Carmel Valley? It’s so shallow.

[eyePod]

Getting back to some of the original comments, no one has stated what to me is obvious – the arrogrant sales people are just reflecting a VERY common attitude in San Diego and particularly in these areas. Is it just me or has anyone noticed the lack of soul and complete self absorption with money in areas like Carmel Valley? It’s so shallow.

[eyePod]

Getting back to some of the original comments, no one has stated what to me is obvious – the arrogrant sales people are just reflecting a VERY common attitude in San Diego and particularly in these areas. Is it just me or has anyone noticed the lack of soul and complete self absorption with money in areas like Carmel Valley? It’s so shallow.

[eyePod]

Getting back to some of the original comments, no one has stated what to me is obvious – the arrogrant sales people are just reflecting a VERY common attitude in San Diego and particularly in these areas. Is it just me or has anyone noticed the lack of soul and complete self absorption with money in areas like Carmel Valley? It’s so shallow.

[eyePod]

Getting back to some of the original comments, no one has stated what to me is obvious – the arrogrant sales people are just reflecting a VERY common attitude in San Diego and particularly in these areas. Is it just me or has anyone noticed the lack of soul and complete self absorption with money in areas like Carmel Valley? It’s so shallow.

[Aecetia]

It is not just you. Your comments are spot on. The sales people mirror the community they are selling.

[Aecetia]

It is not just you. Your comments are spot on. The sales people mirror the community they are selling.

[Aecetia]

It is not just you. Your comments are spot on. The sales people mirror the community they are selling.

[Aecetia]

It is not just you. Your comments are spot on. The sales people mirror the community they are selling.

[Aecetia]

It is not just you. Your comments are spot on. The sales people mirror the community they are selling.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

My wife sells a product to homebuilders so she frequently visits all builders to promote her product and keep her relationships strong through this terrible market. She visited Maybeck the other day and found that they are releasing lower pricing in the next week or two. So I went with her to walk the models yesterday since we live around the corner (in a rental home 🙂 and the agent confirmed that prices were to be released, she guessed starting at 610-620. There are also incentives in addition to the pricing for using the financing unit of the builder (not always the best rates though).

This isnt breakthrough pricing but a step in the right direction and leads me to think that a Pricing War could happen in 4s between Pienza, Chantaclair (might have jacked the name up) and Maybeck, not to mention resale. The latter two are selling lots and new builds, while Pienza is selling existing inventory and has i think 2 or three vacant lots across from the models. All three are in the 3000 sq ft range so if one drops their entry price point to low 600s, i would think the other two would have to follow suit to stay competitive. Then the extra amenities start to get tacked on.

If the builders start competing on price and we get 3000 sq ft on a new build down to low 6’s, i would think that both resale and reo units will have to drop the price to compete.

Hope Im right…

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

My wife sells a product to homebuilders so she frequently visits all builders to promote her product and keep her relationships strong through this terrible market. She visited Maybeck the other day and found that they are releasing lower pricing in the next week or two. So I went with her to walk the models yesterday since we live around the corner (in a rental home 🙂 and the agent confirmed that prices were to be released, she guessed starting at 610-620. There are also incentives in addition to the pricing for using the financing unit of the builder (not always the best rates though).

This isnt breakthrough pricing but a step in the right direction and leads me to think that a Pricing War could happen in 4s between Pienza, Chantaclair (might have jacked the name up) and Maybeck, not to mention resale. The latter two are selling lots and new builds, while Pienza is selling existing inventory and has i think 2 or three vacant lots across from the models. All three are in the 3000 sq ft range so if one drops their entry price point to low 600s, i would think the other two would have to follow suit to stay competitive. Then the extra amenities start to get tacked on.

If the builders start competing on price and we get 3000 sq ft on a new build down to low 6’s, i would think that both resale and reo units will have to drop the price to compete.

Hope Im right…

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

My wife sells a product to homebuilders so she frequently visits all builders to promote her product and keep her relationships strong through this terrible market. She visited Maybeck the other day and found that they are releasing lower pricing in the next week or two. So I went with her to walk the models yesterday since we live around the corner (in a rental home 🙂 and the agent confirmed that prices were to be released, she guessed starting at 610-620. There are also incentives in addition to the pricing for using the financing unit of the builder (not always the best rates though).

This isnt breakthrough pricing but a step in the right direction and leads me to think that a Pricing War could happen in 4s between Pienza, Chantaclair (might have jacked the name up) and Maybeck, not to mention resale. The latter two are selling lots and new builds, while Pienza is selling existing inventory and has i think 2 or three vacant lots across from the models. All three are in the 3000 sq ft range so if one drops their entry price point to low 600s, i would think the other two would have to follow suit to stay competitive. Then the extra amenities start to get tacked on.

If the builders start competing on price and we get 3000 sq ft on a new build down to low 6’s, i would think that both resale and reo units will have to drop the price to compete.

Hope Im right…

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

My wife sells a product to homebuilders so she frequently visits all builders to promote her product and keep her relationships strong through this terrible market. She visited Maybeck the other day and found that they are releasing lower pricing in the next week or two. So I went with her to walk the models yesterday since we live around the corner (in a rental home 🙂 and the agent confirmed that prices were to be released, she guessed starting at 610-620. There are also incentives in addition to the pricing for using the financing unit of the builder (not always the best rates though).

This isnt breakthrough pricing but a step in the right direction and leads me to think that a Pricing War could happen in 4s between Pienza, Chantaclair (might have jacked the name up) and Maybeck, not to mention resale. The latter two are selling lots and new builds, while Pienza is selling existing inventory and has i think 2 or three vacant lots across from the models. All three are in the 3000 sq ft range so if one drops their entry price point to low 600s, i would think the other two would have to follow suit to stay competitive. Then the extra amenities start to get tacked on.

If the builders start competing on price and we get 3000 sq ft on a new build down to low 6’s, i would think that both resale and reo units will have to drop the price to compete.

Hope Im right…

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