Low appraisal. Deal almost dies. Here's what saves it. Step 1: Don't panic. Buyers panic because agents panic. Step 2: Get the appraisal report immediately. Look for comps they missed. Wrong square footage? Condition adjustments that don't apply? Those are your leverage points. Step 3: Request a reconsideration of value. This works more often than people think — especially if you bring 2-3 strong comps the appraiser didn't use. Step 4: If reconsideration fails, go back to the seller. Most of the time, there's a number somewhere between the appraisal and the contract price. Find it. Low appraisal is a negotiation, not a death sentence. Drop any deal scenarios in the comments and I'll work through them with you.

Shifting gears — adding a HIGH-END buy box to the mix. I'm actively looking for a luxury property to flip. Here's the target: 📍 San Diego ONLY 💰 Buy ~$1M → Sell at $3M+ 🏚️ Distressed, outdated, estate situations, or motivated sellers — off-market preferred Areas where this spread actually makes sense: • La Jolla • Del Mar • Rancho Santa Fe (RSF) • Coronado • Solana Beach • Carmel Valley (luxury teardowns) • Encinitas (west of 5) • Fairbanks Ranch • Point Loma (upper pockets) • Santaluz / 4S Ranch (estate-level) These are the only San Diego markets where the numbers can realistically support a $2M+ spread on a flip. I'm pulling data on these areas. If I put a list together and you want to hop on a quick call to review it together — are you in? Drop a comment below if you're open to connecting. 👇

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