James Tan MBA Broker/REALTOR - Bethany Real Estate & Investments – Elk Grove
Since March 2020, the US Department of Homeland Security had included Residential Real Estate in its list of essential services. As such we as realtors are allowed to show properties to prospective clients. Of course, we take al lthe necessary precautions for the safety of our clients. Despite COVID, the market has been very strong. There is very little inventory, hence well priced desirable properties, are getting multiple offers, bidding the price up by tens of thousands of dollars. It is a great time to sell. For our sellers, we can list and market your properties. Our listing package includes 3D Hi-Definition Walk Throughs, Videos, Beautiful HDR pictures and Drone shots of your property, and aggresive marketing through social media. In the current market, we are certain to get top dollar and multiple offers. Please contact us for further details at 916 230 5250.
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2022 had been another tremendous year for real estate. Prices continued its upward trend. In 2022, the Greater Sacramento market including Elk Grove became sizzling hot until August. For a thorough discussion on the Sacramento market trends, click here to read an analysis by Ryan Lundquist a well known analyst in this region.
Since late 2022, the Greater Sacramento market had shifted. It is no longer a sellers market, often times, sellers had to mark down their prices, and adjusted their expectations. According to the Sacramento Association of Realtors, the median sales price in February 2023 was $499,000. This figure is a 7.6% decrease from February 2022 ($540,000). However, in March, the market conditions improved, especially at the lower end of the spectrum. This was partly due to the “first time buyers” down payment assistance programs from the CA Government, and partly due to interest rates which came down a little and perhaps due to the Spring weather as well. At the same time, people from the SF Bay Area continue to migrate to the Greater Sacramento region. If you are thinking of selling your home, this presents an opportunity to sell. Feel free to call us to get a thorough assessment of the market, a free CMA and honest advice whether you should sell your property now.
The video below tells the story on channel 3 of the CALHFA “Dream For All” shared appreciation loan/down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers, and how it ran out of money in 11 days.
Elk grove market stats through Nov 2022
For statistics on the economy,
click here. For an up to date 30 day statistics on home prices by zipcode,
click here.Whether you are a first-time home buyer, an experienced home buyer or a real estate investor, we at Bethany Real Estate and Investments always put your interest first. 
Buying or Selling a home can be one of the biggest investment that one makes in a persons life. We therefore take our role as a Real Estate Broker seriously and we represent your interest the best way we can, throughout the process whether it is the listing/selling or buying of a property.
My name is James Tan, I am a Broker at Bethany Real Estate and Investments. We are ranked 5-stars by Yelp 
, Zillow 
, Trulia and Google 
as well as realtor.com and others. We give the best service to our customers at the lowest commission. We are based in Elk Grove. I am a member of Masters Club, a prestigious designation for top realtors from the Sacramento Association of Realtors and a past Director at AREAA Greater Sacramento. With over 30 years experience, in real estate, investing and venture capital, I can offer you valuable & professional service and expertise. I only provides honest and straight forward advice.
We offer the highest quality of service to our clients at the lowest commission.
We pride ourselves on the way we do business. Our core values are:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Trust and Experience
- Service
"Welcome to Elk Grove, Home of Man-Made Lakes and Tree Lined Streets"
Our Guarantee
We realize that the real estate industry is changing fast. We have decided to radically change our business model and give our clients a compelling proposition. As a small company, with our lower overhead we are able to offer our Sellers the best and most comprehensive listing package in the industry (click here for more detail).
Unlike other agents who tell you how many homes they sell, we just guarantee our clients, that we give the best service to them, and more importantly we deliver the highest net proceeds to our sellers. For our buyers, we provide unmatchable knowhow and expertise, based on decades of experience in the real estate industry as a broker, investor who has seen more than 3 cycles of boom and bust in California.
Whether it is in the Bay Area or the Greater Sacramento area, we will provide you with the latest comprehensive information that will help you to identify the properties that will best suit your needs.We will then help you negotiate with Sellers, Lenders, etc. to get you the best deal possible. We also link you with you with Banks, Mortgage Brokers, Termite Inspectors, Home Inspectors, Roof Inspectors, Contractors, and other service providers that will help you to close the deal efficiently and in the most cost effective fashion.
For the Real Estate Investor that is looking to buy an undervalued property as an investment, we can help by providing a turn key service. From procurement, rehab (renovation), property management, maintenance, 1031 exchange, tax issues, resale, etc. we will provide you with the right information and the best professionals that can help you meet your investment objectives.
For the First Time Buyer, we will provide advice with financing, identification of areas that provide good values, trends in these areas, negotiation, and everything else that you may need to realize the American Dream of owning a home.
For the Foreign Investor, we are one of only a few real estate brokers in California who understand the needs of a foreign investor. We understand and can provide financing for the non-resident investor without social security numbers. We understand all of the Bay Area and Greater Sacramento area. We are area agnostic, and will research for the best value given the criteria required for the Investor.
