Welcome to Dubner Real Estate Seller Course
If you're either thinking about selling or already made the decision to sell your house, but you still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else - let me tell you:
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This free on-demand seller seminar is giving you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need so you can get clarity on everything A-Z and guide to you make the best decision in selling your home for top dollar.
You'll learn about timelines and timing, marketing your home, pricing your home, negotiations, and so much more.
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Savvy Seller Course Intro
Module 1: Choosing Your Agent
Module 2: Marketing in Today's World
Module 3: Supercharging Traditional Marketing
Module 4: Compensation
Module 5: Savvy Negotiations
Module 6: The Importance of Communications
Module 7: Savvy Sellers Goals and Priorities
Module 8: Getting Clarity
Module 9: How to Prepare for a Great Sale
Module 10: Do's and Don'ts When Selling Your Home
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The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.
In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.
This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.
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If you are a homeowner either thinking about selling or already made the decision to sell, but still have questions or concerns regarding the process, price or anything else, you are in the right place.
This free seller course will give you the exact step by step blueprint on everything you need and guide you through the selling process, so you can make the best decision on selling your home for top dollar.
You will learn about marketing your home, timelines, pricing, negotiations and so much more.
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Here's your team that will help you throughout the entire selling & buying process
Jon & Michelle Dubner
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Stephanie Tiffany
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Erin Hollinger
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We know the Los Angeles, CA real estate market like the back of our hand!
While we live in Santa Clarita, CA, we also serve surrounding areas, including San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and beyond! Our insight and experience can often be the difference between you getting top dollar or leaving money on the table for your home, overpaying or getting a great deal, finding the right property for you or missing out on it, and selling or buying a property fully informed or missing critical things during inspection periods that can ultimately cost you down the road.
Michelle & Jon are full-service Real Estate agents, aligned with a full-service brokerage and professional team of business partners, handling everything for you, from pre-market preparation & staging, to both cutting-edge, digital marketing and traditional advertising, to contracts and paperwork, to disclosures, keeping you protected, to negotiating in YOUR best interest, to navigating you through the entire escrow process and so much more.
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Back-to-School in Valencia: What to Know | Dubner
Published by Michelle & Jon Dubner | Dubner Real Estate Group | Equity Union
Last updated: July 20, 2026
Every summer, Michelle and Jon Dubner hear from a wave of families trying to close on a Valencia home before the new school year starts, and the timing question comes up constantly. Valencia is one of the most requested areas for buyers relocating from Los Angeles specifically because of its schools, so here is what to actually know if you are trying to be moved in and settled in Santa Clarita before the bell rings.
Key Takeaways
- The William S. Hart Union High School District, which includes Rio Norte Junior High, Rancho Pico Junior High, West Ranch High School, and Valencia High School, starts the 2026-2027 school year on August 11, 2026, so families relocating for the school year should plan to close well before then.
- Valencia is served by several elementary and junior high schools, including Rio Norte Junior High, Rancho Pico Junior High, Oak Hills Elementary, and Tesoro Del Valle Elementary, with West Ranch High School and Valencia High School serving many Valencia neighborhoods.
- School enrollment for a new address typically requires proof of residency, so closing escrow with time to spare before enrollment deadlines matters.
- Families relocating mid-summer should confirm attendance boundaries for a specific address before writing an offer, since boundaries can shift block by block.
Why Do So Many Families Try to Move to Valencia Before School Starts?
Valencia consistently comes up as one of the top requests Jon and I get from families relocating into Santa Clarita, and schools are almost always part of the reason. Whether a family is coming from Los Angeles proper or from further outside California entirely, the goal is usually the same: get moved in, get the kids enrolled, and get settled into a routine before the first day of school rather than scrambling mid-semester.
What Schools Actually Serve Valencia?
Valencia is not served by a single school, it is served by several, depending on the exact neighborhood. Families in different pockets of Valencia may be zoned for Rio Norte Junior High, Rancho Pico Junior High, Oak Hills Elementary, or Tesoro Del Valle Elementary, with West Ranch High School and Valencia High School serving many Valencia neighborhoods at the high school level. This is exactly why Jon and I walk buyers through the specific attendance boundary for an address before they fall in love with a house, since boundaries can change from one block to the next.
When Does the School Year Actually Start?
Across Santa Clarita, most school years begin in early-to-mid August, though the exact date varies by district. The William S. Hart Union High School District, which serves Valencia's junior highs, West Ranch High School, and Valencia High School, opens the 2026-2027 school year on August 11, 2026. If you are relocating for the school year, the practical takeaway is to work backward from that August 11 start date, not forward from when you first start house hunting. Jon and I always confirm the specific first day for the district that actually serves the home you are considering, since it is not the same valley-wide.
What Does This Mean for Your Closing Timeline?
Most school enrollment requires proof of residency at your new address, which usually means a signed lease, a grant deed, or a closing statement, not just an accepted offer. That means the real deadline is not your offer date, it is your closing date, plus whatever time your specific school needs to process enrollment. Jon and I build backward from the first day of school when we are helping a relocating family, so escrow closes with real breathing room instead of a photo finish the week before classes start.
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Trying to time a move to Valencia around the school year?
Jon and I help relocating families work backward from the first day of school so nothing is a last-minute scramble. If you want a real timeline for your situation, reach out.
Call or text: 661-219-5517
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Valencia and Santa Clarita?
The William S. Hart Union High School District begins the 2026-2027 school year on August 11, 2026. Elementary districts serving Valencia set their own calendars, so Jon and I confirm the specific date for the school zoned to any home you are considering.
What schools serve Valencia?
Valencia is served by several schools depending on the neighborhood, including Rio Norte Junior High, Rancho Pico Junior High, Oak Hills Elementary, and Tesoro Del Valle Elementary, with West Ranch High School and Valencia High School serving many Valencia addresses at the high school level.
Do I need to close escrow before I can enroll my kids in school?
Most schools require proof of residency at your new address, such as a closing statement or signed lease, before finalizing enrollment. Closing with time to spare before the school year starts avoids a last-minute scramble.
Can school attendance boundaries change block by block in Valencia?
Yes. Because Valencia is served by more than one school at each grade level, the exact attendance boundary can shift from one street to the next, so it is worth confirming for the specific address you are considering.
Is Valencia a good area for families relocating from Los Angeles?
Valencia is one of the most requested areas Jon and I hear from families relocating from Los Angeles, largely because of its schools and its more spacious, family-oriented neighborhoods within Santa Clarita.
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