Rick’s Home Real Estate Services

Deciding to buy

What I offer YOU, the buyer

Professionalism

If you have me on your side as a buyer’s agent, then you know you have Coldwell Banker — the biggest name in real estate, with a proven history of success — on your team. If you read About Me, you know that my greatest assets are the skills I have nurtured and strengthened over my decades-long experience as a Navy Officer.
Simply put, working with me means you will be partnering with someone who deeply values integrity and respect, and who is ambitious, driven, confident, and realistic. How does that translate in meeting YOUR needs? It means you can trust me to look out for YOUR best interests. You can rely on me to listen, assess your situation, and develop an ambitious (and realistic) plan that will land you the best home for your hard-earned money and effort.
You can spend hours upon hours attempting to find your perfect home, or you can utilize my services to do the heavy lifting for you. As someone who knows the area, I can ensure the properties you are viewing are in good order and ready for your viewing. Just as important: I will help you focus your search, setting aside properties that do not fit your needs and would only waste your valuable Why does it matter? The market is competitive, and you’re not the only person looking to buy a beautiful new home! So, my objective is to show you the best properties that match your needs as soon as possible. I’ll work quickly on your behalf, because the sooner you look at your dream home, the earlier we can get your offer in front of the seller, and the better the chances securing your new home.

Familiarity

I know the area. I live in this community, and spend my days enjoying everything it has to offer. So, in the rare occasion I don’t have an answer, you can bet I will find you the answer. If you already know the area, then you are a step ahead and likely know exactly where you want to be. Let’s join forces to find your new home! But if you are new to the area, rest assured that I can help guide your search.

Valuation

The fact is, determining the value of a home isn’t easy or straightforward. Using Zillow’s Zestimate or Redfin’s estimator might be a good starting point as you begin your research, but they should not be the tools used determine your actual offer on your next home. Even Redfine will note that its estimate is not a “substitute for the expert pricing advice of your real estate agent.” You’ll get a ballpark estimate, but without expert insight guiding your process, that estimate could cost you thousands of dollars. Even worse, it could cost you your dream home. I’ll help you evaluate and negotiate a winning offer for your next home, guiding you from start to finish.

Financing

Are you pre-qualified, or pre-approved? Do you understand the difference? Does it even matter? Yes, IT MATTERS! A lot. It will determine whether your offer gets taken seriously by the seller. Now, how about all the financial jargon found in your initial financing papers? Don’t worry; I’ll give you a crash course in how to interpret and understand the terms. Or, better yet, let me connect you to the professionals that live and breathe this language. I’ll help you get PRE-APPPROVED by a preferred lender. Then, we can find your home and make that offer!

Contracts

As soon as you make your first offer, it is game time. Now come timelines, contracts, and money. I will assist you through the whole process, helping you understand what comes next as you move through the process, and ensuring that you do not miss any deadlines that can put your money (i.e., escrow funds) at risk.
Call, text, message, or email me. Let’s connect and discuss a winning strategy to find your next home.

Contact Me

rick vallejos

REALTOR®

social media: @rickvrealty

OFFICES

Temecula-Vail Ranch Office
32675 Temecula Pkwy Ste A, Temecula, CA 92592