Buying a San Clemente Home? Don’t Make These 3 Costly Mistakes

I see the same three mistakes over and over with buyers moving to San Clemente — and all three can cost you real money or a lot of regret after closing. In this video I break down what they are, why they catch people off guard, and exactly what to check before you write an offer. 0:00 The 3 Mistakes I See Most 1:00 Mistake #1: Confusing HOA Dues With the Full Bill 3:30 Mistake #2: Falling for the View, Skipping the Geo Report 6:00 Mistake #3: Pre-Qualified, Not Pre-Approved — Writing a Weak Offer 8:15 What to Check Before You Offer 9:15 Final Take 📍 Planning a move to San Clemente or coastal Orange County? 👉 Book a free 15-minute San Clemente relocation strategy call with me: https://calendly.com/travisschloderer... Looking for homes? Access active coastal OC listings, neighborhood boundaries, and pull your free custom neighborhood equity report instantly: 🌐 https://travisschloderer.com 🏝️ WELCOME TO SAN CLEMENTE & SOUTH OC I'm Travis Schloderer, a local real estate agent and broker with Compass specializing in San Clemente and the coastal communities of South Orange County. On this channel, I break down the honest realities of living, moving, and buying a home right here on the coast. Whether you want to know the true differences between the master-planned amenities of Talega, the rolling hills of Forester Ranch, the central convenience of Marblehead, or what it's actually like raising a family in Southwest San Clemente steps from the sand—I skip the fluff to give you a clear, hyper-local picture. New videos drop weekly. Hit SUBSCRIBE to track the local market, explore the neighborhoods, and find your perfect pocket of San Clemente! 📈 FREE REAL ESTATE RESOURCES The Coastal OC Equity Playbook: Moving up from your first home to your dream beach house? Grab the blueprint to leverage your current equity in our competitive coastal market. 👉 Download it free at: https://travisschloderer.com What's Your San Clemente Home Worth? Get an accurate, data-driven local valuation instantly: 👉 https://travisschloderer.com 📞 LET'S CONNECT Whether you are 9 days or 9 months out from making your move to San Clemente, feel free to reach out directly. I help families relocate here from all over the country and make the transition seamless. 📱 Instagram:   / travischlo   (DM me for a quick market snapshot!) 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Call or Text Direct: 714-225-4668 Travis Schloderer | Compass Agent License ID: 02325794 #SanClementeRealEstate #SanClementeRealtor #MovingToSanClemente #SouthOrangeCounty #CompassRealEstate