Pending home sales in California soared in July compared to the previous year, posting the strongest year-over-year increase in more than six years, the California Association of Realtors reported Monday. But there were also signs suggesting a possible forthcoming decline in real estate activity. California Realtors responding to CA.’s July Market Pulse Survey saw a reduction in floor calls, listing appointments, and open house traffic, compared with June. [...]

It’s common to interview Thousand Oaks realtors, several in fact, to find the traits you value most. Invite them to your home and don’t be put off by their age. One agent a friend interviewed was young and very tuned in to the new real estate marketing technology. That can be an excellent trait to have: Ability to use the internet to sell their house. A tech savvy agent will know how to use an iPad and any other technology that will help sell your house fast. The agent should also be able to tell you how that technology enables him or her to market the house to other real estate agents and to prospective home buyers. [...]