Archives of real estate blog entries for April 19, 2008 (Page 6)

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Beautiful Brick Two Story Home in Davenport, Iowa - SOLD! - 03:00 PM
Masterpiece in McClellan!!! 2535 E. 18th Street, Davenport, IA 52803 View Map Discover the Splendor of this Stately home in McClellan Park Addition! Quality Craftsmanship throughout with features such as a Grand Entry Foyer, Crown Molding, Tall Baseboards, Solid Wood Trim, Beautiful Oak Hardwood Flooring, Lead Glass Doors to Awesome 3-Season Room, Copious amounts of Closets and Storage areas, and updates such as New Granite Countertops, Kitchen Sink, Faucet, Disposal, Appliance rack, Track Lighting, Pendant Light, some New Ceramic and Carpeting, and New Boiler! Informal Dining Room area is Breakfast Nook. Recreation Room is Theatre/Media Room in Lower Level with new … (7 comments)

Interest Rates keep them in perspective - Darren Stewart OakStar Bank - 06:29 PM
I have spent many a blog post pointing out that right now the market is volatile when it comes to interest rates and the speed at which they change, but not only the changing rates we have seen loan programs changing more than some rate sheets as of late.   I think it is important for everyone to keep in mind that my own comments are a picture of the market condition, a snapshot, and it reflects viewing todays market in the short term.  Having said that I wanted to point out some long term statistics, on average over the last 20 … (2 comments)

Fall River Ma Multi Family Homes starting at $89,900 - 06:33 AM
Fall River Mass Real Estate-  There are many multi family homes for sale in Fall River Ma. You can now purchase a multi family with a positive cash flow.  THe lowest priced multi family in Fall River Ma is offered at only $89,900.
For a Free list of multi family homes including foreclosures in Fall River Ma visit:
 www.ViewYourDreamHome.net
 Karen Ann Martin American Dream Real Estate (508) 636-3310
Serving Fall River Ma Home Buyers & Sellers.  My Home buyng services do not cost extra.
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Great Home in Country! SOLD!! - 01:28 PM
  
 
    Mobile home great buy for first time home owners. Three bedrooms and 2 baths with plenty of area outside. Very clean and well maintained. A pond is stocked with catfish and bluegill. Refrigerator and window treatments to remain. Good neighborhood in Albany school district.
 
$85,990                       (B08188329)
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Grand Rapids Association of Realtors Updates and Monitors the MLS process - 04:21 PM
The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors constantly monitors the MLS procedures and methods to make sure they are up to date.  Implementing a new software system behind the scenes is one example of how staying progressive without disturbing the public is part of the association process.
Many buyers and sellers use the public side of the MLS to find homes...track market conditions even find a Realtor to represent them.  The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors known to the Realtors as GRARhas listened and made the transition for both the public and Realtors as smooth as possible.  One of the key reason for … (4 comments)

Greek Orthodox EASTER!... Celebration of new life and HOPE! - 06:42 PM
ELITE REALTY7448 W.Sahara Ave. #106 • Las Vegas, NV 89117Office: (702) 856-6680 • Cell: (310) 529-5360
Website: http://www.lasvegas-buyandsell-realestate.com/ • Email: arina.lv@gmail.com … (35 comments)

River and Spires still draws a crowd in spite of the rain. - 08:30 PM
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Just moved to new company, what do you think about my new look? - 09:29 PM
I was inspired by the other post about the logo.  I also have a new look and it is on my business card.  Let me know what you think about the card and the logo.  Thanks in advance for all your comments and suggestions. 
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New Logo and Card Design, What do you think? - 10:19 PM
I recently changed companies and needed to choose a new card.  I decided to have a logo created and implement that with my new card.  Could you give me your feed back on my logo and card design?  I still have a little time to make changes before I submit them.  Your view would be greatly appreciated. 
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Listing Appointment questions - 10:48 PM
You get the call. 
"We are thinking of selling our home.  Can  you tell me what I need to do to sell it?"
 Yes!!!! Whoopie!!!I am going to get a listing.  (Of course, this is all going on in your head as you are doing the happy dance behind the closed door of your office)
Next thought.... OMG  what do I do now? 
 So.......my question is... what do YOU do next?  Do you have a pre-list booklet that you get to them right away?  Do you wait unti the appointment and just throw things together? 
How do you prepare the seller for the … (4 comments)

8 Drawbacks to Overpricing Your Home - 11:07 PM
With all the news we hear about the market being a Buyer's Market,  sellers have a tendancy to want to price their home high, because they know the buyer is going to make a lower offer.  That way, they will have room to negotiate.  While this reasoning my be a strategy employed by some markets, it is not true, or even recommended for most areas.  Below are eight good reasons to NOT price your home high and wait for the buyer to bring you an offer.
 8 Drawbacks to Overpricing Your Home
1.  Overpricing reduces activity....Agents will not show your property … (1 comments)

Print Advertising vs other (more effective) advertising - 11:16 PM
It is fairly obvious that we belive that the internet is a great form of advertising, or we would not be spending the time doing it. 
Last week, a very good friend and fellow Realtor, had a seller tell her that they wanted to see their home in the newspaper that weekend.  He called her on Thursday, leaving her no way to get it in there by the weekend, as we have to have our copy to the paper by Wednesday in order to be in the Real Estate Sunday Section.  She has tried numerous times to relay to the seller … (7 comments)

FSBO and Commission's - 06:40 AM
 
Since the whole purpose of a seller trying to sell on their own is to save the commission how do you handle showing FSBO's.
Do you have Buyer's sign an agreement that they will pay you the commission?Do you have the Seller agree to a commission prior to showing the property?Do you increase the asking price that the seller is advertising at to accomodate a commission?Do you explain to your buyer, who may see the property advertised at the lower price - how seeing it with you may cost them more money?Do you hope that if your buyer signs an agreement to … (7 comments)

Staging, Buyer's and Seller's - Who Does it Benefit? - 06:58 AM
 
I view staging as part of the marketing of a home, one piece of the puzzle.  Price, brochures, pictures on the internet are all parts of the marketing.  When going on listing presentations if a home would benefit from staging I will discuss it with a seller.  I explain that staging can help maximize the investment they have, buyers will walk in and be so pleased they will want to buy their property.  Not all seller's feel they want to stage their properties for various reasons and I respect that.
Last September I posted a study and discussion from the National Association of … (5 comments)

Short Sales: America's Home Rescue is working with key lenders to clean up the Short Sale Loss Mitigation efforts! These efforts are going to change the face of Short Sales for Real Estate Agents! - 07:37 PM
It's one thing to teach every Real Estate Agent in America how to effectively facilitate a Short Sale transaction.  It's another to assist in helping the lenders to get their loss mitigation efforts back in sync in terms of what happens behind the scenes with Short Sales in loss mitigation.  Every Real Estate Agent in America needs to tune in with what America's Home Rescue is doing with key lending institutions nationwide that will ultimately change the face of how Short Sales are processed.
FirstClose has formed a strategic alliance with America's Home Rescue to provide technology services designed to significantly streamline the … (4 comments)

The Best Temperature for "Snowbirds" - 02:24 AM
If you are a "snowbird" (someone who lives in Arizona in the winter and who goes north to another home for the summer) you may be getting ready to leave and wondering what would be the best temperature to set your thermostat for while you are away. SRP, the local electric company recommends setting your temperature between 85 and 87 to avoid excessive heat build up inside your home.
To further avoid excessive heat buildup there are a couple other things to consider. Make sure that all your windows that face east, west and south are shaded from the outside with … (2 comments)

North - Italian Restaurant in Scottsdale Arizona - 10:13 PM
If you are in the Scottsdale Arizona area and have a taste for Italian food, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant in a New York loft setting called North. It's located in the Kierland Commons area. The restaurant is the setting for rustic Italian food with a modern twist.  For more information about this tasty spot call 480-948-2055. Not close to Scottsdale, they have another restaurant in Glendale Arizona, closer to the sports stadiums. Call 623-537-4500 for more information about the Glendale location.
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Persian Garden Middle Eastern Restaurant - Phoenix Arizona - 10:23 PM
Healthy  made-from-scratch Middle Eastern foods that utilizes lamb, fish and chicken as well as vegan and vegetarian specialities is what you will find when you visit Persian Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. Upscale service and candlelit tables make it a pleasant experience. Wide menu choices. Lunch and dinner service. Also now they have organic choices available. For more information call 602-263-1915.
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Pink Pepper - Thai Food to Tickle You Pink - Phoenix Arizona - 10:36 PM
Enjoy Thai food and want to be "ticked pink"? Then you'll want to check out Pink Pepper in Phoenix Arizona. This is a sophisticated Thai restaurant with simple, but sophisticated Thai cuisine. User friendly menus with symbols indicating levels of heat. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner. If you are in Mesa Arizona, you may want to check out their location there. Call 480-839-9009 for more details, menu items, hours, etc.
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Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles - Soul Food in Phoenix Arizona - 10:48 PM
Food critics call Lo-Lo's Chicken and Wafflesthe best soul food location in the entire Phoenix Arizona Valley.The most popular dish is three fried chicken pieces, two waffles, two cheese covered eggs, onions and a side of girts. There is also specials such as catfish, chicken gizzards, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese. And of course one must save room for the delicious red velvet cake. This is one of those "hole-in-wall" restaurants that the word about it travels word of mouth. The serve late breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Call 602-340-1304 for more information about this friendly spot.
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