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About Hector Torres 



Hector Torres is a proud full time Real Estate Broker-Associate at JohnHart Real Estate; experienced on residential and commercial transactions. Hector acquired his Real Estate License as a Salesperson in 1997 From the California Department of Real Estate and his RE Broker’s License in 2004


Hector constant desire of improvement through education, learning new skills and helping hundreds of Buyers and Sellers in the communities he serves has earned him the respect of his clients, peers and friends.


“Communication is Paramount in all his Relationships”, Hector always instills this principle from explaining in detail How To Buy A Home to the Marketing Plan to Sell a Home, to Buyers and Sellers respectively.


Honesty and Integrity are the foundation of his growing Business Relationships.

Contact Hector Torres for all your real estate needs.

“When Experience And Skills Meet Your Real Estate Journey”


My Experience

Hector Torres had helped his clients and friends to achieve the “American Dream of Wealth and Security” since 1997: with, his acknowledge, experience, and professional attitude in every single Real estate transaction he participates on the following fields:


• Residential: Single Family, Multifamily, Condominiums, Townhomes, investment Properties.

• Land sell and acquisition.

• Commercial Buildings, sale and lease

• Business Opportunities

• REO Properties: sell and acquisition

• Distress Properties: Short Sale Transactions, Trustee’s Deed Sales.

• Helping hundreds of clients : First Time Buyers, Second and Third Owners, investors, Corporate Clientele.


If you are serious about buying or selling real estate do not hesitate to contact Hector Torres any time for a private and hassle free Real Estate Consultation. “Claro Que Habla Espanol”

I look forward to working with you!

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES


Buyers Representative

Buying a home can be one of your most significant investments in life. Not only are you choosing your dwelling place, and the place in which you will bring up your family, you are most likely investing a large portion of your assets into this venture. The more prepared you are at the outset, the less overwhelming and chaotic the buying process will be. The goal of this page is to provide you with detailed information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision. Remember, if you have any questions about the process, we're only a phone call or email away!


Home Inspections


Inspections are designed to help you understand the overall condition of a property, potentially saving you considerable time with the purchase process and hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs. Some of the inspections which may be required or recommended by your real estate professional are:


Standard Home Inspection


The areas which may be covered include lot and grounds, roofs, exterior surfaces, garage/carport, structure, attic, basement, crawl space, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing, fireplace/wood burning devices, and appliance condition. Remember that your inspection rights are clearly stated in the Contract For Sale and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In some cases homes can be sold "as-is" even though an inspection may take place.


Radon Inspection


Radon levels are detected and measured. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that between 15,000 - 22,000 deaths per year result from radon exposure, therefore they recommend that all homes be tested for radon. EPA recommends that homes containing 4.0 or more Pico Curies per liter be remedied.


Termite Inspection


A termite inspector will inspect the property for the presence of wood-destroying insects (WDI) or wood destroying organisms (WDO, i.e. fungus) and conducive conditions that exist. Inspection requirements vary by state.


Asbestos Inspection


Lab analysis will determine if asbestos fibers are present and evaluate their condition. If friable or non-friable conditions exist, buyers should seek professional assistance.


Composition Board Siding


The condition of the siding and any areas of high moisture are evaluated during this inspection. Typically, composition board siding is a paper-based product that is manufactured to replicate traditional wood siding at a fraction of the cost. Homeowners recently brought class action lawsuits against some of the larger manufacturers of this type of product. The homeowners claimed that the siding was susceptible to water penetration, which caused premature deterioration and rotting. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some of the most commonly known manufacturers of composition board siding are Louisiana Pacific (LP), Georgia Pacific (GP), Masonite, and Weyerhaeuser.


Lead Paint Inspection


Painted surfaces of a home can be evaluated to determine the presence of lead paint. Homes that were constructed before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead exposure can be harmful to young children and babies. Children with lead in their bodies can suffer from damage to the brain and nervous system, behavior and learning problems, slowed growth, hearing problems, and headaches.


On-Site Waste System (SeptiChekTM) Evaluation


SeptiChekTM is an evaluation performed by an on-site waste management professional. It involves accessing the cover of the septic tank to examine the fluid level inside the septic tank. The tank is then pumped to check the condition of the tank and its baffles. The leaching field is probed to check the level of sub-surface liquid waste (effluent). This test alerts the buyer to a wide range of potentially costly septic system repairs or failures. The SeptiChekTM evaluation provides more reliable information of potential problems than a septic dye test.


Pool/Hot Tub Inspection


Determines the overall condition and operability of a pool and/or hot tub's equipment. Additionally, the condition of the pool deck will be inspected for deterioration and/or other noticeable defects.


Private Well Flow and Potability Inspection


Designed to determine whether or not a private well adequately supplies water to the house. Samples are sent to a lab for potability (drinkability) analysis.


Stucco Siding Inspection


There are two types of stucco siding to be aware of: cement-based "traditional" stucco and synthetic stucco. An inspection of the siding's application according to manufacturer's installation specifications is recommended. Synthetic stucco siding is commonly referred to as Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS).


In considering a home with stucco exterior, we recommend an inspection be conducted to determine the condition of the siding.

Synthetic stucco is predominately found in the Southeast but it is present in homes in other areas of the country as well.

Hidden structural damage has been documented in synthetic stucco homes in 34 states.

Moisture readings are taken to determine if the system has already experienced water intrusion.

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspection


The most common methods for testing a UST, typically used to store oil for heating homes, are either the soil test or vacuum test. The soil test consists of random core samples taken around the location of the tank and submitting them for lab analysis. This will determine if any product has contaminated the soil at that particular area and to what extent. The vacuum test consists of having a technician seal off and place the tank under a vacuum. Readings are periodically taken to determine whether or not the tank is losing its vacuum. With this test immediate results are available for the buyers.


Since USTs are predominately made of metal they rust and corrode over time, causing hazardous materials to contaminate soil and potentially aquifers that supply drinking water to surrounding communities.

The majority of UST problems occur in the northeastern states due to the older properties located there.

Obtaining the proper inspections for a home prior to purchase is one of the best ways to make a smart purchase decision and protect your investment. The above is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all of the types of inspections that may be necessary on a particular home, but it is meant to provide general information on some of the most common types of inspections.

Obtaining the proper inspections for a home prior to purchase is one of the best ways to make a smart purchase decision and protect your investment.


Interest Rates


As you start shopping for a home loan, your first question of each lender will probably be "What's your interest rate? How much are you charging?" Interest rates are usually expressed as an annual percentage of the amount borrowed. If you borrowed $120,000 at 10% interest, you'd owe interest of $12,000 for the first year. With most mortgage plans you'd pay it at the rate of $1,000 a month. You would also send in something each month to reduce the principal debt you owe - and the next month you'd owe a bit less interest.


 


When your grandparents bought their home (putting at least half the purchase price down, by the way), their interest rate was probably around 4 or 5%. Rates stayed the same for years at a time. Then in the years following World War II, things became more turbulent. As economic changes speeded up, rates began to change several times a year. By the l980s, lenders were setting new rates on mortgage loans as often as once a week - and they still do today. When inflation hit a high in the '80s, some mortgage loans carried interest rates as high as 17% - and those who absolutely needed to buy, paid that much.


Rates dropped gradually through the 1990s, and by 2000 had reached their lowest rates in decades. Continuing into the millennium, home buyers appear to have the most favorable conditions for mortgage borrowing since their grandparents' days - and without 50% down payments either. 


Sellers Representative

If you are thinking of selling your home, chances are you're caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures. Remember, we're here to help you with any of your needs. Call or email us today!

 

Setting the Listing Price

In setting the list price for your home, you should be aware of a buyer’s frame of mind. Based on a list of houses for sale in your neighborhood (which can be in the form of a printed list from us, or online search results that you’ve found yourself), buyers will determine which houses they want to view. Consider the following pricing factors:

 

• If you set the price too high, your house won’t be picked for viewing, even though it may be much nicer than others in the area. You may have told your REALTOR® to "Bring me any offer. Frankly, I’d take less." But in that list of houses, yours simply looks too expensive to be considered.

• If you price too low, you'll short-change yourself. Your house will sell promptly, yes, but before it has time to find the buyer who would have paid more.

NOTE: Never say "asking" price, which implies you don't expect to get it.

To determine the proper list price, contact me today and I'll provide you with the following professional services:

• Furnishing comparable sales.

• Analyzing market conditions.

• Helping to determine offering incentives.

• Estimating your net proceeds.

Using Comparable Sales

No matter how attractive and polished your house, buyers will be comparing its price with everything else on the market. Your best guide is a record of what the buying public has been willing to pay in the past few months for property in your neighborhood like yours.

Also we can furnish data on sale figures for those "comps", and analyze them for a suggested listing price. The decision about how much to ask, though, is always yours. The list of comparable sales we bring to you, along with data about other houses in your neighborhood presently on the market, is used for a "Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)." To help in estimating a possible sale price for your house, the analysis will also include data on nearby houses that failed to sell in the past few months, along with their list prices.

This CMA differs from a formal appraisal in several ways. One major difference is that an appraisal will be based only on past sales. In addition, an appraisal is done for a fee while the CMA is provided by us and may include properties currently listed for sale and those currently pending sale.

In the normal home sale, a CMA is probably enough to let you set a proper price. A formal written appraisal (which may cost a few hundred dollars) can be useful if you have unique property, if there hasn't been much activity in your area recently, if co-owners disagree about price, and any other circumstance that makes it difficult to put a value on your home.



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Areas of Specialty


Negotiations

Customer Service

Home Search

Comparative Market Analysis 


$150K to $850K


Price range for

homes bought and sold



Areas Covered


Palmdale

Littlerock

Lancaster

Acton

Quartz Hill

WHY WORK WITH US


Our top-notch customer service and commitment to our clients is second-to-none.

Market Expertise

Market knowledge goes beyond simply knowing the neighborhoods. Ask us about the school district, available parking, or standard bedroom sizes in the area.

Client-Focused

Your time is valuable. That's why I take the time upfront to understand your unique wants, needs and dislikes to ensure the rest of our time together is productive as possible.

Responsive

You have questions and I have answers. I'll make sure that you feel confident and empowered when it comes to make important real estate and purchasing decisions.   

Referral Network

This industry is all about who you know. I can connect you with the top mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, home stagers, and more...

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY


“I wanted to sell quickly and at a good price. In just a few weeks, I got the price I wanted.”


Lillian S. 

Hector handled my purchase with great professionalism."



John D.

Hector did a great job helping me find what I was looking for in a home. Organized, knowledgeable and friendly.”


Anthony S. 

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