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:
You're in the right place.
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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Seller's Course
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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Selling a home can be an exciting but also challenging experience. If you're planning to sell your East County home, it's important to be prepared and aware of what to expect throughout the process. This short guide is designed to provide savvy sellers like you with valuable insights and tips to navigate the sale of your Brentwood property successfully.
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Spring is here!
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.
If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.
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Welcome To The Virtual Seller Course
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.
Take a look around and let us show how we can help you.
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DRE# 01496647 / DRE#02118617
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Meet Dubner Real Estate
Here's your team that will help you throughout the entire selling & buying process
Jon & Michelle Dubner
REALTOR® Equity Union Santa ClaritaDRE# 01496647 / DRE#02118617
Stephanie Tiffany
Operations Manager
Erin Hollinger
Transaction Coordinator
Why Work With Us?
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.
Our passion is PEOPLE -- helping people by sharing and educating based on our knowledge. We love to educate and guide homeowners and will ALWAYS put our clients needs first.
If you want to chat about real estate or even just connect for a coffee, reach out to us anytime, and we cannot wait to meet you!
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List Before School Starts: SCV Sellers | Dubner
Published by Michelle & Jon Dubner | Dubner Real Estate Group | Equity Union
Last updated: July 20, 2026
Every July, Michelle and Jon Dubner get the same question from Santa Clarita sellers: is it too late to list before summer ends? With most local schools starting in August, and mortgage rates holding in a steadier range than last summer, there is a real, practical case for listing now rather than waiting for fall, whether you are selling in Santa Clarita or considering a move within Los Angeles County.
Key Takeaways
- Most Santa Clarita school districts start the new year in August, which pulls a real wave of relocating buyers into the market before then.
- The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.55% as of July 16, 2026, down from 6.75% a year earlier, which keeps more relocating buyers actively qualified and shopping.
- Buyers relocating for a specific school year work backward from the first day of school, which means they need to close, not just make an offer, before then.
- A seller who lists with real time before that deadline captures buyers who are motivated by a hard date, not just casually browsing.
Why Does the School Calendar Affect Your Listing Timing?
Most Santa Clarita school districts start their new year in August. That single date drives a genuine wave of relocating buyers, families moving from Los Angeles or from out of state who need to be closed, moved, and enrolled before the first bell. Jon and I see this pattern every summer: sellers who list with real time before that deadline reach a buyer pool that is motivated by a hard date, not just window shopping.
What Is the Rate Environment Doing Right Now?
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.55% for the week of July 16, 2026, according to Freddie Mac, down from 6.75% a year earlier. That improvement in buying power, even if it does not feel dramatic, keeps more relocating buyers actively qualified and shopping rather than sitting on the sidelines waiting for a bigger drop. A steadier rate environment paired with a hard school-year deadline is a real combination working in a well-priced seller's favor right now.
What Makes a Relocating Buyer Different From a Typical Buyer?
A family relocating for the school year is not shopping casually. They are working backward from a fixed date, and that changes how they negotiate. Jon and I see these buyers move faster on inspections, negotiate more reasonably on repairs, and close on a tighter, more predictable timeline, because delay costs them something concrete: missed enrollment, temporary housing, or a scramble in late August. A well-prepared, accurately priced listing tends to move efficiently with this kind of buyer.
What Should You Actually Do If You Are Considering Listing Now?
Jon and I start with a real conversation about your specific home, your timeline, and what preparation actually moves the needle versus what does not. If you are on the fence about whether there is still time to catch this wave of relocating buyers, the honest answer depends on your home's condition and your own move-out timeline, not a generic rule. That is exactly the kind of thing worth a direct conversation before you decide either way.
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Wondering if there is still time to list before fall?
Jon and I will give you a straight answer based on your home and your timeline, not a generic sales pitch. Reach out for a real conversation.
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Michelle & Jon Dubner · Dubner Real Estate Group · Equity Union
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it too late to list my Santa Clarita home before the school year starts?
It depends on your home's condition and your own timeline, not a fixed rule. Jon and I walk every seller through their specific situation, since some homes can realistically still catch relocating buyers working against an August deadline.
Why do relocating families create urgency for sellers?
Families relocating for a specific school year are working backward from a fixed start date, usually in August. That deadline tends to make them move faster on inspections and negotiate more efficiently than a typical, less time-pressured buyer.
What is the mortgage rate doing this summer?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.55% for the week of July 16, 2026, according to Freddie Mac, down from 6.75% a year earlier, which has kept more buyers actively qualified and shopping.
Does a lower rate really change how many buyers are shopping?
A meaningful year-over-year improvement in rate keeps more buyers qualified for the same monthly payment, which tends to support a steadier pool of active shoppers rather than a slowdown.
What should I do first if I am considering listing this summer?
Start with a direct conversation about your home's condition, your realistic timeline, and current market conditions. Jon and I can give you a clear, honest read before you decide whether to list now or wait.
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