Although they are both natives of San Diego, the reputation of Maxine & Marti Gellens as one of the top Realtor teams in the nation extends from coast to coast!  This team, comprised of mother, Maxine, and her daughter, Marti, has been together in real estate since 1994, and is currently ranked #4 in the nation for Prudential Real Estate Associates, #1 in San Diego County and among the top 30 Realtor teams in all the companies throughout the country. If you go to their “Listings”, you will see they specialize in luxury residential coastal property.  When analyzing their success, they always recognize the ten individuals on their support staff, who enable them to provide services seven days a week. Of all the awards Maxine & Marti Gellens have won, of special significance is Maxine being named “Realtor of the Year” for 2007 by the San Diego Association of Realtors.

The La Jolla Motor Car Classicis back for it's fifth year at the La Jolla Cove. This year the La Jolla Motor Car Classic will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2009, and is expected to draw a crowd upward of 9,000, with the vast majority of the spectators and participants hailing from La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and neighboring cities. 

Over the past four years, the La Jolla Motor Car Classic has paid tribute to Horseless Carriages, Italian marques, British marques, Woodies and 50's Classics. The featured marque for the 2009 show is American Sports Cars with a salute to GM on their 100th anniversary. In addition to these American classics, this event will highlight over 15 juried classes of automobiles. Vintage auto aficionados and collectors are encouraged to compete against the best of the best for many other marques as well, including: British, Italian, German, Horseless Carriages, CCCA Classics, Woodies, Special Interest Cars and many others.

This spectacular event, along the picturesque oceanfront setting of La Jolla, raises essential funds for the Monarch School, in its effort to provide education to children who might otherwise not be given the opportunity, and the Scripps Park Project.

For more information, visit the official website at http://www.lajollamotorcarclassic.com/

There are approximately 8,000 residents of La Jolla and a very select few live in La Jolla Farms. La Jolla Farms was subdivided in the 1950s, having most of the homes in La Jolla Farms built in the 70s & 80s.   There are 150 homes in La Jolla Farms.

Here are some things to make worry potential La Jolla Farms buyers:

• Roof and Chimneys check shingles for shingles that need to be repaired or replaced. Make sure flashing around the base of the chimney is water tight. 
• Leaking sinks, low water pressure dishwasher and washing machine are all areas of concern. Make sure that the washer and dishwasher are in working order, that there are no issues with water pressure and that none of your sinks are leaking. 
• Septic System Did you know that you should regularly have your Septic tank pumped out? The frequency is dependent on the number of people in your La Jolla home.
• Inadequate Electrical Do you regularly blow fuses in your La Jolla Farms home? This might is the time to resolve that problem with a licensed Electric Contractor.
• Poorly maintained yard overgrown grass, sidewalks not edged and dying plants are all a sign of neglect.   Clean up your yard and increase the curb appeal.

It is not uncommon that a certain percentage of La Jolla homes stay on the market for longer than usual.  However, you can consider several factors that have caused your La Jolla house to linger on the market.

Your La Jolla Home is Price Too High

There are too many La Jolla homes on the market today not to pay attention to your La Jolla Realtor's market research.  If you price too high you will eliminate your home from the market as there are many homes that fall into your area that are priced right.  They will likely be shown more and sell sooner than an overprice La Jolla property.

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Your La Jolla Home's Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal is important in the Luxury Home market.  Often before setting up an appointment to tour a La Jolla home, prospective buyers will take a drive by the home.  If there are serious problems with the curb appeal they won't even bother to see the inside.  So make sure the outside areas of your home are in order and inviting to La Jolla Luxury buyers.

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The Inside of Your Home Lacks Staging Finesse

In most Luxury home markets today there are plenty of homes on the market and buyers are choosy.  If they cannot envision living in your La Jolla home they will not consider it.  In fact, if something sets them off when they first enter, it can be the end of the tour.  Make sure you front door and entry areas are clean and attractive.  The rest of the home should be well kept and clutter free.  And for goodness sake make sure it is free of all evidence of pets, smoking, and pungent food odors. 

Read Also: How To Buy Luxury La Jolla Real Estate and Homes

Your La Jolla Home Appears to be a Handyman's Special

Unless you are marketing your as a fixer, than you should make sure that the buyer does not see signs of neglect in your La Jolla home.  Things like:

• Screens with holes
• loose tiles
• dripping faucets
• dirty grout
• broken light fixtures
• carpets that need cleaning
• dirty windows
• rooms that need painting

These items might lead the prospective La Jolla buyer to think that the home has not been properly maintained.  They may think that since minor upkeep was not done, that there may be problems with major items such as the furnace and air conditioning, roof leaks, gutters and downspouts etc.  This may or not be true, but by taking the time and effort to do the inexpensive repairs you will be reassuring buyers that your home is well cared for.

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Your Home is Not Easily Scheduled for Showing

Prospective buyers often want to tour a house on the spur of the moment or at times that may be inconvenient for you.  Remember that the effort you take to be sure your home is ready to be shown at all times will ensure you do not miss any chance to sell.  You don't want to hamper attempts to show your La Jolla home.  Don't make it a hassle for a La Jolla Realtor to show your home; this will discourage them to make further attempts.

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