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Luxury Homes

Game Changer: The New Luxury Buyer in Real Estate

1232 Padre Lane, Pebble Beach ~ Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors

As a realtor on the Monterey Peninsula selling to luxury buyers I was very interested in this Inman article entitled  “Essential Guide to the New Luxury Real Estate Market” where the new luxury buyer of real estate is discussed.  We have many lovely luxury homes here in Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Pebble Beach, even Pacific Grove and Monterey, but the article discusses luxury buying trends in the entire country and “what’s happening”!  Kind of fun to know what the current trends are in other areas of the country.   Curious? click on this link.

24 PotreroTrail, Carmel ~Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors

A few interesting facts . . . the largest proportion of luxury buyers now are Generation X (ages 38-53) making up 49% of the luxury market!  Baby Boomers (ages 54-72) make up 33% of luxury buyers and those aged 72+ only 1.75%.  Guess they are all busy down-sizing.

Dolores & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea ~ Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors

The “New Aristocracy”  of well off young people aged 25-40 make up 15% and most of these buyers are heading to the urban centers and looking for contemporary style homes.  Not exactly what we have in Carmel.  San Francisco seems to attract this demographic.

San Francisco is attracting many young luxury buyers

All of these buyers at looking for something different so it really can boggle the mind of a realtor trying to figure out what is right for their luxury client.

7030 Valley Knoll Road, Carmel ~ Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors

Where are they buying?  New places that are particularly getting “hot” are Boston, Florida (with no state income tax), Lake Tahoe (again places like Incline Village in Nevada have no state income tax), Seattle, and New York.

Luxury Portfolio  of which Alain Pinel Realtors is a founding member, is quoted throughout the article as are other luxury brands.  In any case, we have a changing real estate world!

Interested in luxury property on the Monterey Peninsula?  

Give me a call!

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors, 831-320-6801

 

 

Homes for Sale, Luxury Homes, Ocean view and Golf properties

The Real Estate Bargain of the Year!! Awesome Ocean Views for Under a Million!

View from 40 Skyline Crest, Monterey CA

40 Skyline Crest, offered at $965,000

Open House 11/10 Friday 2:00-4:00pm

Open House 11/11-12  Saturday & Sunday 1:00-4:00pm

It is always a joy as a realtor to have a truly wonderful property to represent to the real estate market place.  I’m grateful to currently have many such listings – each unique and amazing in their own way – each seeking a different type of buyer.

But what would be MY dream house as a buyer?  I love a water view, and not just standing on a chair peeking out my window view, but a knock- down full-out ocean view.  I want to sit down at my dining room table in the morning and look at the ocean so I remember what an incredible place I live in.

Dining with a view, 40 Skyline Crest

I want to sit in the same dining room in the early evening and watch as dusk sets in and the sky turns into reds, oranges, and pinks as only Mother Nature can create.

Sunset View from 40 Skyline Crest, photo by Chester Ng

I even want to prepare dinner looking at this same view!

A kitchen with a view, 40 Skyline Crest
Beautifully remodeled kitchen

And, yes, I want to curl up in my living room with a good book and revel in my ocean view . . .

40 Skyline Crest

. . .  and enjoy a roaring fire at the same time.  I don’t want much do I!

40 Skyline Crest

I know all of this seems impossible on the Monterey Peninsula unless one spends millions, but you’re wrong. For a short time only (at least that’s how I would book it) a striking residence is available that would answer all of my dreams – perhaps even yours!!

Private entry – with a view, of course.

In addition,  it is spacious with 2720 SF including 5 bedrooms, three baths with a huge 5th bedroom boasting built-in bookcases which would be a great family room.  Two-car garage with additional off-street parking.  Great location.  Quiet, private, but easy to get anywhere on the Monterey Peninsula in a short drive.  If you share some of my visions of what your Dream House looks like, come by the Open House or view the Virtual Tour and call me with any questions.  Remember, run, don’t walk.

See you at 40 Skyline Crest, Monterey CA

Friday 11/10 2:00-4:00pm

Sat/Sun 11/11-12      1:00-4:00pm

If your dream house is of another vision, perhaps one of my other listings will work for you.  Call me with questions.

3146 Fergusson Lane, Pebble Beach $2,350,000

Crespi 6SE Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea, $2,275,000 (Price          newly reduced)!

90 Hacienda, Carmel, Hacienda Carmel 55+community $494,000

 

 

 

 

 

Alain Pinel Realtors/Relocation, Getting Your Home Ready for Sale, Homes for Sale, Luxury Homes, Purchasing a home, Recent Home sales

Just Sold in Pebble Beach, CA with Multiple offers!

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JUST SOLD ~ 1117 Sawmill Gulch Road, Pebble Beach, CA

I love happy sellers!!  I recently represented the sellers of 1117 Sawmill Gulch Road in Pebble Beach.  The sellers were ecstatic with multiple offers and a full price offer.   Congratulations, Leonora and Sam!

This is what Leonora had to say . . .

Over the years I have bought and sold a number of houses in Maryland, California, Texas and Colorado. The real estate agents I have worked with have been knowledgeable and professional. And I have been satisfied with all of them. But Susan Clark stands out for qualities that are above and beyond normal agents.
In her sales pitch Susan Clark explained up front what she would do as our selling agent. Her promises were clear and compelling. Communication was at the top of the list. We would always know what was going on – good news or bad. Her follow up after every open house and every viewing was thorough and valuable. It wasn’t just a “not interested” comment but useful information.
Advertising was also near the top of the list. We appreciated how she used current technology to gain the greatest exposure from websites, professional photography, video complete with drone fly-over, social media to name just a few. The presentation and content were stunning. But advertising was not just passive. It was active, too, with weekly open houses and broker open houses.
Susan Clark’s professional appearance was complimented by her professional manner. She maintained an attitude of confidence and commitment to details that earned the best possible relationship between possible buyers and this seller.
Susan assisted us with decisions we made and guided us through the complex process of setting an asking price, handled offers and counter offers, and advised us during negotiations. After receiving three offers at once and after we accepted one of them (at full price) she urged us to accept a back-up offer which we did. Susan also continued to hold open houses. That led to the buyer removing contingencies without making too many demands for repairs.
To summarize, Susan Clark is the very essence of a great real estate agent whom I highly recommend.
Leonora Branca, Pebble Beach Seller

Thinking of making a change?  I’d love to represent you on the sale of your home!

Susan Clark 831-320-6801
Susan Clark

Susan Clark    ~   Call me at 831-320-6801