Archives of real estate blog entries for October 4, 2011

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FEMA Reshapes The Landscape of Our Business... - 10:45 PM
I received two calls today from my blogs about FEMA from local residents! It is a double edged sword since I am reporting and explaining bad news. August 16, 2011 the new FEMA flood maps became official. As of today, Wells Fargo customers are receiving their Flood Certification Notices. Others may be too. The new maps are now replacing the old and the perimeters are much, much different. Homes that once showed in the "safe zone" or the "C zone" are now showing in the "A zone". What does this mean? This means that their property has just been bumped into … (87 comments)

After The Negotiations - Home Seller Checklist - 03:10 PM
Charlotte Home Seller Checklist In the heat of selling your Charlotte NC home, the tedious task of selecting a new one, and then the excitement following all of the negotiations, here are a few reminders of things to come in your Charlotte home selling process:
1.  Be absolutely certain that all of your documentation that your lender is in too him/her in an expedient manner.  This will help assure an on-time Closing.
2.  Notify your mortgage company that you have gone under Contract on your home and that the buyers’ attorney shall be requesting the payoff from them shortly.
3.  Gather your receipted … (28 comments)

Use Neighborhood Info to Farm for Listings - 07:24 AM
One of the easiest ways to learn about your own market is to pull statistics from your local MLS.  If you want to know how the market is performing you can do a blanket search by zip code, or zip codes, in your area.  It's easy and quick.
But, if you want to find out where the hot spots are, or will be in your community, you can search by subdivision.   You can even break that down by street or streets in a given area.  I've been looking at a couple different neighborhoods in my area with the intent to … (43 comments)

I Don’t Have To Sell. By Dan Polimino. - 06:38 AM
Many times, I would go on a listing appointment to talk with a potential seller and they would tell at the end of the presentation, “Well, I really don’t have to sell!” Which then prompts my response of, “So why are you putting your home on the market?” After all, selling a home and keeping it in constant show-ready condition is not a lot of fun and usually requires a lot of work and patience. The sellers go on to say, “If I can get my price, I would sell the home.” If you want me to translate this last sentence … (195 comments)

Random Thoughts: Redfin, Facebook Timeline and Cookie Monster - 03:51 PM
Redfin is causing quite a stir when they decided to start showing sales stats for agents in some of the markets where they do business......and not just their own agents, any agent that is a member of that MLS. Of course, it didn't go off without a hitch and we had posts on ActiveRain (and everywhere on the RE.net) that landed on both sides of the fence regarding whether they supported this move by Redfin. The main problem seems to be that the data they are pulling from the participating MLS's doesn't seem to be complete (or accurate?) I know in … (65 comments)

Homeowner’s Insurance – When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Coverage? - 02:26 PM
Homeowner’s Insurance – When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Coverage?Back in August, many of us in CT got slammed by Hurricane Irene.  Houses floated away at the shore, others took serious hits from fallen trees, flooding was pervasive, and trees toppled like matchsticks.My property was the victim of multiple fallen trees – down on the ground – on top of each other – resting precariously on power lines – across my driveway – and arranged like pick-up-sticks against each other.  My yard looked like a war zone.  People drove by, stopped in front of my house, and took pictures. … (50 comments)

Are Listing Agents Nothing More than Overpaid Data Entry - 07:58 PM
The listing says, "buyer to verify all information", "buyer to do Title V" (typically done by seller in my market), "buyer to do smoke certificates" (the seller's responsibility according to Massachusetts state law). SELLER/AGENT MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO CONDITION OF PROPERTY was the first line in another listing.  Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware, right?This post was prompted by an issue that was omitted from a listing but came up at home inspection (did she really think we wouldn't notice?). Right now my buyer is feeling like Real Estate agents are just like used car salesmen. Franky, so am I.
My … (43 comments)

Tech Tip Tuesday | Using Foursquare to Market Your Listings - 11:34 AM

If you have wondered what Foursquare is or why you would use it in your business, you’re not alone.  Many Real Estate agents I talk to haven’t even set up a personal account let alone given it a second look when it comes to marketing their business.  What they’re missing is the key component behind Foursquare’s marketing power.  As a Real Estate agent, Foursquare is another FREE social network that allows you to market your services and your listings.
If you’re not familiar with Foursquare, it’s a location based social network that allows users to "check-in" at their favorite stores, … (31 comments)

It's Back! The Reel-ly Scary Movie Series in Cary, North Carolina! October 25-29, 2011 - 10:10 AM
Reel*ly Scary Movies in
Cary, North Carolina
 
From October 25th through October 29th the town of Cary will be hosting the Reel-ly Scary Cary Movie Series. Horror movie enthusiasts can come out to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre and view some of the greatest horror classics ever to hit the big screen.
Gates open at 6PM and the movies start at dusk. Adult admission is $3.00 and kids under 12 are free. Bring a blanket or chair as the spacious lawn at Koka Booth Amphitheatre is transformed in to an outdoor movie theatre. 
 
Reel*ly Scary Cary
Movie … (38 comments)

A Little Snooping Can Help Sellers Set the Stage for a Successful Sale - 12:03 PM
Professional athletes do it, and so should you--check out the competition before you throw your house into the MLS goulash of condos, townhouses and single family homes.  Yes, there's something for everyone listed on the Multiple Listing Service of most communities.  There's everything from fixer to estate and all things in between available, but where does your property fit into the mix?  That's where a little stealth snooping is in order.
First, zero in on what properties are for sale in your immediate neighborhood.  Set an appointment with your agent to tour most of them and pay special attention to the … (32 comments)

Announcing the REALTOR® Badge: It's Blue, White and Yellow!! - 05:33 PM
I received something in my email today that made my jaw drop open. Enough to make me eat a bug, if one was flying around.
The more I stared at it, the more I began to wonder if there is perhaps a medical marijuana facility located somewhere near the California Association of REALTORS. Maybe a place where C.A.R. employees go after lunch to unwind?
C.A.R. has just announced a new REALTOR® Badge.
In case you were about to mix it up with some other type of website icon, C.A.R. clearly wrote on it: REALTOR® Badge, so you won't confuse it … (43 comments)

RIP Redfin Scouting Report - 07:49 PM
Redfin has laid their Scouting Report program to rest after less than a week. CEO Glenn Kelman posted a poignant announcement today on why he pulled the plug on the program, and among his statements, which I agree with, was the following: 
But I still think the folks most violently opposed to Scouting Report didn’t hate it because it was wrong but because it was right. 
I was not among those who was opposed to scouting reports philosophically. I just wanted reliable data. Because I belong to multiple MLS systems, my own report was incomplete, and this presented a problem for … (85 comments)

Slam The Door Shut on the Buyer's Second Thoughts! - 08:49 AM
Slam The Door Shut on the Buyer's Second Thoughts! In our market area, you MIGHT get a quick sale if you're in the right neighborhood, at the right price, with the right staging, marketing, presentation, etc.  MIGHT we said.  But for most of Warren County, you can't reasonably expect a quick sale even when you & we do everything right.  We're probably going to be working with you for months.  Sorry about that, but that's the reality of the current market.
So here's some critical homework for you while you're waiting for that offer.  Plan for  what you're going to … (79 comments)

Thinking about making a low-ball offer? Let's talk about the theory of supply and demand in real estate - 10:29 PM
Thinking about making a low-ball offer?  Let's talk about the theory of supply and demand in real estate
Do you feel that you're in a buyer's market and the best strategy is to start low and "fish out" responses?
Or perhaps you want to delve into what a seller paid for a property in determining what your buyer wants to offer?
What a seller paid for a property HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BEARING on what the fair market value is for that property.
Let's say a property is listed for $300,000.  It was purchased at a trustee sale for $195,000.  The seller's … (29 comments)

What are your Top Click , Comment and Short Click Posts for September 2011? - 09:02 AM
What are your Top Click, Comment and Short Click Posts for last month? For September 2011? It's a Double Rainbow Idea!

What post did you write that retrieved the most comments this past month? Betcha you're going to learn something GOLDEN here!
Post yours in the comment section below! Let 's see what inspired and motivated us to chat and type our two cents worth.
For the month of September 2011 mine was 18 for http://activerain.com/blogsview/2488406/pull-up-your-realtor-seat-top-ten-reasons-why-tweets-are-neat-sweet-and-tough-to-beat-
I posted a friendly alternative point of view to a Featured Post on Active Rain.
What short URL did you copy and paste in September 2011 … (27 comments)

Moneyball is “Out-of-the-box” Motivational! - 07:16 PM

Recently, Cherise and I saw the movie, Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman.  We really enjoyed this flick, as it spoke motivationally to us about “out-of-the-box” methods.
Isn’t this type of reasoning (out-of-the-box) essential for anyone who operates his or her own small business, including real estate in Colorado Springs?
Typically, concerns about the bottom line surface for many business owners.  In other words, are there enough financial resources to acquire the outcome you’re looking for, in terms of business profitability?  And when this is agreeable to the net income of the business owner, then you … (27 comments)

Living In Los Angeles - A Melting Pot of Lifestyles - 12:08 PM

When we think of Los Angeles, we may think of the glitz and glamor of Beverly Hills, the beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu, the kookiness that is Venice Beach, the heydays of Hollywood, and the skyscrapers of Downtown.
Those thinking of moving to Los Angeles, may become overwhelmed at the idea of choosing an area in which to live.  I know I would be if I were new to the city.
It would be impossible to describe each of the unique areas of Los Angeles in one post, and I certainly do not know all of them well enough to try, after all we are talking about … (62 comments)

Do we have to have a sign in the yard? Does it make a difference? - 04:30 PM
Janna Rankin Scharf, GRI, CLHMS, SFR, AG - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Real Estate Professional
Just this week I have had three different homeowners tell me that they don't want a sign in their yard while their house is for sale.  "Will that be a problem," they asked?
Well, it's not a problem, but it's usually not to their advantage in getting their home sold as quickly as possible. 
In one case, it really won't make a difference.  These sellers live in a remote area on a private gated road with only 6 other homes.  Other than these close neighbors, there is absolutely zero drive-by … (52 comments)

How I Started My Niche Market - 09:31 AM
 
How I Started My Niche Market.
 
Almost all of us are looking to do that one job that no one else is doing.  Why?  Because of the lack of competition; perhaps because we like the thought of being the leader/founder of something new; groundbreaker; money.
I was 58 when I spent a week in the hospital for cancer surgery.  You have very little else to do but think.  The thought occurred to me that I would have to change the way I do business (NOTE:  you don't have to go to the hospital to do this project  (<;
I … (58 comments)

The Heat is On! - 04:37 PM
The Heat is On! 
I love this time of year, but I always hate when I get to the point of turning the heat on. I don't know why... It is some mental block that has been en-grained in me from my mother of course. Everything about me that I don't like can always be blamed on my mother. (love you mom) I think for me it means it's the end of summer and the fact that I live in the wonderful northwest, means I don't have to pay for air conditioning. Having to pay that huge increase in monthly bills … (35 comments)

Sorry, Our Work Experience Does Not Include Breaking and Entering - 11:25 PM
So, my clients and I were looking at a few investment properties to generate monthly income. We had seen this particular fourplex twice before. The keys to the basement were still missing so I called the Listing Agent again to hear the latest on the property manager's progress regarding keys and locks.
You could tell the agent was just a tad bit exasperated with the Seller's property manager. He asked if he could call me right back. "Sure!"
A few minutes later, the phone rings; I answer. The Listing Agent tells me that the Seller grants us permission to break the … (47 comments)

Williamson County TN Foreclosure Sales for August 2011 - 12:15 AM
Williamson County TN Foreclosure Sales for August 2011 provided by Tammie White:
Foreclosures currently active on the market: 44 Single-family foreclosures closed in August 2011: 10 Average sales price: $329,201 Average list price: $371,650 Sales price to list price ratio: 88.6% Average days on the market: 68 Sales currently pending: 11 Williamson County foreclosure absorption rate: 4.4 months of inventory (a normal or steady market would be 5-7 months; anything under 5 months of inventory is considered a seller's market, above 7 months is considered a buyer's market). Fortunately, Williamson County TN has not been hit as hard as other counties … (13 comments)

Requiem for a Dream (or a nightmare?) - 08:56 PM
I just learned, through Pat and Wayne Harriman, that Redfin has taken down their controversial Scouting Report, saying that it was too inaccurate to stand the scrutiny, and that without accuracy, it tainted the entire program.
Here is their post about it.
I have mixed feelings about it.  The Scouting Report.... A scouting report of some kind is a great idea for the public.  Something of it's type should exist... it would be a boon for consumers to check on an agent's production.  Granted, it's a sword that cuts both directions, but this type of information, in my opinion, should be … (45 comments)

Is your daily latte habit keeping you from owning a home? - 07:22 PM
Many times in the 8.5 years since I've been a real estate agent I've been asked by people how it is possible to save up enough money for a down payment and the closing costs of a house or condo? Given that there are homes in the outlying areas of Seattle and Bellevue where price points have dropped under $100,000 for homes and condos, it's worth considering buying over continuing to rent especially if what you're paying in rent is more than your payment and HOA dues (if any) would cost you.
Here is an estimated example (I'm not a loan officer so am … (24 comments)

I'm sorry to tell you...I have bad news! - 03:10 PM

Now we already know that the Economy is going down the sewer, so it no surprise to me that even the hardest workers in America are struggling as well. On Tuesday afternoon, off-duty firefighters and their families were picketing to inform Rialto residents about recent threats they have been receiving. Firefighters in Rialto were picketing over threats of layoffs. They fear safety will be compromised for not only themselves, but the public also. Firefighters in Rialto are waging a battle to save jobs. They’re not picketing for raises or more hours, they just want to be able to maintain their job … (42 comments)

Getting more hot water out of a small water heater - 05:57 AM
You're all set to try out your new whirlpool.  You've lit your candles, you're turned on some Enya, you've poured yourself a glass of wine, you cleaned the gunk out of the jets last week, and you've filled your tub with hot water... oh wait.  Your tub is only halfway full, and you're out of hot water.  Bad times.  This will happen if the water heater isn't large enough for the bathtub.
Determining if a water heater is large enough for a bathtub is actually pretty simple; the water heater tank should be about 2/3 the size of the bathtub.  For example, if … (71 comments)

Is it Wrong if I ask For a "Water Cup" but Get Soda? - 01:16 PM
I had to share this and get some opinions/ feedback.

Is it Wrong if I ask For a Water Cup but Get Soda?

This past Saturday I was in line at Chipotle, and the Lady in front of me was paying for her order and asked if she can have a “Water cup”.  Well once the order was completed “No harm No Foul” and she proceeded out of line to sit down and eat her food
I’m laughing to myself as I’m typing this.
 
About two (2) minutes later. I hear..
Employee- Is that soda your getting in … (90 comments)

Stepping on Local Toes - A Bad Idea - 11:38 AM
The ActiveRain Daily Drop this morning contained featured posts by the great agents on either side of me on the AR Leaderboard for Sonoma County. I feel like a slacker for not being in the Daily Drop with a feature, but my slacker-hood isn't the purpose of this post. What both Cynthia with her Redfin post and Kirsten with her 3,000 mile long distance referral post were highlighting was the disrespecting of expertise and local knowledge that used to be the hallmark of real estate as a profession.
The internet is a great tool, but these two posts show that working … (31 comments)

Use Your Local Posts, Videos and Photo Shows as Pre-Listing Tools - 08:22 AM


The goal of hyper local neighborhood posts is to get good Google placement so that consumers will find your work, like it, and contact you.
In addition to that, if you write neighborhood posts and make videos and photo shows, there is another way to use them to help get business:
Use the posts to show your knowledge of the prospect's neighborhood at or in advance of the listing appointment.
We now do this as a standard business practice.
     What gave us the idea was an upper end  listing we got around this time … (51 comments)


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USA Hotel for Sale for $3,500,000 - 256 Units in 124,541 sq ft Building on 8.39 Acres - FL Real Estate - 09:42 AM
USA Hotel for Sale for $3,500,000 - Florida Hotel for Sale … (0 comments)

Benevolent-Transparency-Bringers? I don't think so! - 02:47 PM
Brentwood Real Estate
Want to know what your agent's track record is?  Ask them?  Now there are lots of ways to manipulate those numbers.  Also those numbers for some reason are not showing up correctly at Redfin!  
Surprised?  What do you think Redfin's motive is?  
Via Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois Homes for Sale (Evanston Condos & Evanston Single Family Homes):
Well, now that the smoke has cleared and the dust has settled from the "shot heard round the real estate world", as Redfin announced that they are now publishing the sales statistics of every agent in the marketplaces … (1 comments)

Short Sales in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Your mindset changes with short sales - 02:51 PM
Short Sales in Brentwood Ca 94513
Deciding what to pay or what offer to accept on a Short Sale can be tough.  Here is a post on Short Sale pricing that I find interesting.
For more information on Short Salesin Brentwood Ca 94513 and beyond and a free Short Sale Book go to ShortSalesInBrentwood.com.
Via Hella Rothwell, CA DRE#01772851:
Today I received a short sale offer on my listing. My first reaction was, "that's wayyy too low." Then I had to remind myself that this is a short sale and, by necessity, several things have changed:
1. The sales price is now not … (3 comments)

Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - A Few Bricks Short of a Happy Meal... - 03:15 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
Great post on why inspections are so important when Buying a Home.  That is for a New Home or a pre-existing home.  Buying a Home is a huge investment.  Due a little due diligence.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and for a Free On Line Search Tool for Homes go to HomePointRealEstate.com.  
Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector - 615.661.0297 (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):
A Few Bricks Short of a Happy Meal...     I ♥ new construction - never a dull moment. You … (3 comments)

Some helpful Tips on Reblogging - to maximize SEO and your impact - 03:44 PM
Reblogging is something I believe in.  
I started a group at Active Rain for Reblogging Post and Post that are suitable for reblogging.
Please join:   http://activerain.com/groups/Reblog
Via Debbie Gartner - Westchester Flooring -Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Refinish - (Floor Coverings International Westchester NY & Stamford CT):
Reblogging can be both beneficial for the original poster as well as the reblogger from an SEO standpoint.  Here are a few tips to maximize your impact - both for you and the original blogger.
How it can help the original author
1.  Their post gets more exposure, and importantly an additional link back to … (7 comments)

Annapolis Maryland...Sights and Sounds of a Grand Town - 11:11 AM

The docks located in downtown Annapolis
          Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.  The State House sits atop the hill, right up West Street from the city docks.  On a fall afternoon the historic homes in the area are accented by beautiful foliage for the old Oaks and Maples in the area.  It is safe to say that the views in Annapolis are breath taking year round.
          Sure, Annapolis is a tourist target destination and street festivals find participants arriving from near and far, but Annapolis is also home to many.  The town … (2 comments)

New Down Payment tool for Realtors! - 11:00 AM
Opening New Doors to Home Ownership
What if you didn’t need a big down payment to buy a home?
Home ownership may be closer than you think! Renters say the #1
reason they can’t purchase a home is the lack of a sufficient down
payment.
It is possible to buy a home today without a big down payment.
Down Payment ResourceSM is a valuable tool that REALTORS® use to
determine if you are eligible for one or more home buyer assistance
programs.  Call me today for more information on this wonderful program!
 
Victoria Watzlawick
Broker OwnerExit Platinum Realty847-854-3800Co-Author: "Should … (0 comments)

Haunted Real Estate Buffs come on over! - 03:38 PM
Visit our Short Sale Facebook page all this month for fun trivia questions regarding Haunted sites all over the nation. Don't be afraid, it's just a click away!
 
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Short-Sales/137492022981738
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Two Bedroom Two Bath Luxury Baltimore Condo Under $40,000! Strathmore Towers - 12:14 AM
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Anchorage's 2011 Halloween Film Festival - 02:00 PM
The Alaska Experience Theatre in downtown Anchorage will be hold its very first Halloween Film Festival every Tuesday through Saturday throughout October.  Movies to be shown range from the fun, family-friendly 'Goonies' to the uber-scary "The Exorcist".  Tickets for each show are just $5. 
October 5-8, 2011 - 'Aliens'October 12-18, 2011 - 'Stanley Kubrick's The Shining'October 19-25, 2011 - 'The Exorcist'October 26-31, 2011 - 'The Goonies'
Show times for each movie will be 4pm, 7pm and 9:30pm every Tuesday through Saturday.  The 7pm and 9:30pm showings are for adults only (ages 21+).  Each movie will be shown on the Alaska Experience … (0 comments)

Easiest $1000 Bucks I've Ever Made - 07:55 PM
Two weeks ago I received a phone from a buyer looking to move into a 55+ community in the Bothell area. The call came from an postie published in July of 2009 on a mobile I once had listed. It was a little awkward at first to tell the gentlemen on the phone it was off the market and apologize on having an outdated ad running online.
Thinking fast and remembering my training, LOL I sound like a Jedi but I'm definitely no Jedi, I asked "if he would mind me looking for something similar and email on over?" and to … (0 comments)

12178 BLACKHEATH CIR, ORLANDO FL 32837 Southchase - 02:20 PM
12178 BLACKHEATH CIR, ORLANDO FL 32837                                          $$$ 94,900 $$$
Opportunity knocks - act FAST! This one story 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style contemporary home located in the desirable neighborhood of Southchase won't last. Vaulted ceilings, enclosed patio, oversized lot with fenced rear yard. 2 car garage with roll-up door.
For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not … (0 comments)

2638 BANCROFT BLVD, ORLANDO FL 32833 Cape Orlando Estates - 02:25 PM
2638 BANCROFT BLVD, ORLANDO FL 32833                                                              $$$ 175,000 $$$
   
SHORT SALE***open floor plan nice layout master split plan. No neighbors on your right an empty lot. Large backyard. This home is a former Model home.
For the latest status on this property and many more in the Orlando area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. All Short Sale Properties are subject to bank … (0 comments)

5421 SAGO PALM CT, ORLANDO FL 32819 Hidden Estates - 02:29 PM
5421 SAGO PALM CT, ORLANDO FL 32819                                                                     $$$ 315,000 $$$
HIDDEN ESTATES - Dr. Phillips - ONE of a KIND - Beautifully updated on 1/3 acre w/ oversize screened Pool and charming KOI Pond in backyard. Privacy fenced too.  This home has received amazing model-worthy upgrades! ENJOY..Sold Wood and Glass Double Entry glass doors open onto the large Entry w/ finely-tiled Travertine floors. Step down into the sunken living room with wide-planked gleaming hardwood floors & beyond is a grand raised spacious dining room. Cathedral vaulted ceilings give a Florida openness thruout. Triple sliders provide a gorgeous view to the 29x11 … (1 comments)

14420 HATCHEE CT, ORLANDO FL 32837 Hunters Creek - 02:32 PM
14420 HATCHEE CT, ORLANDO FL 32837                                                                      $$$ 347,900 $$$
Gated and private elegance in this Executive home community personified.  World famous Hunters Creek, recently voted 21st most desirable community by Money Magazine in the United States!  Engle's Award Winning Southampton.Oversized lot,original owners, lovingly maintained, upgraded hardwood floors, granite countertops, 3-way split plan, spacious master bath, 5th bedroom with closet also ideal for office/den.Roof replaced in 2005, complete appliance package! Also includes waterfall in pool, front and rear landscaping lighting, built in desk and cabinetry in office/5th bedroom, wood shutters in master bedroom and built in shelving in garage. The best news … (1 comments)

3219 WATERBRIDGE CT, KISSIMMEE FL 34744 Fells Cove - 02:36 PM
3219 WATERBRIDGE CT, KISSIMMEE FL 34744                                                             $$$ 199,000 $$$
"Short Sale"-Sale price may be insufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale and the seller may not be able to bring sufficient liquid assets to the closing to cure all deficiencies."
 
For the latest status on this property and many more in the Kissimmee area, contact Steve Glose with Keller Williams Realty direct at 407-616-7286 or visit www.thefloridalivingteam.com. For a faster reply you can also email me at steve@thefloridalivingteam.com. Prospective U.K. Buyers please call: 020-3239-7286. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed on the date posted. … (0 comments)

Switching Horses...Uhhh...Agency in the Middle of the ...Transaction - 06:16 AM
We got a call from a co-broke agent to show one of our listings and we're happy to schedule it with our very cooperative sellers. The showing went well....and voila.....an offer appeared in our email...considerably below asking....with comments from the "Agent of the Seller" that according to comparable sales, she felt the offer was certainly fair and should be accepted.
 
We are not the agents who price to sit
 
 
    We are not the agents who buy listings
 
 
 
 
We pondered her comment....
 
 
    We gave the offer to our sellers and wrote … (14 comments)

Wow.....3 years later the same hold true here in Boston.... - 06:02 PM
 

I was interviewed by powerhouse NECN in 2008
 
Looking back how true the market has stayed...please feel free to share with your sellers that don't get it...
http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/Advice-for-selling-home-in-buyers-market/1218028598.html
 
Objective analysis says something...fighting what is reality will keep you on the market.....
 
 
Jay
 

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Help, I Have Mold in My Yardley House! What Do I Do? - 05:55 PM
Almost nothing in real estate kills a deal faster than the presence of mold in a house.
I would suggest that what's happening with mold today is sort of like what happened to houses that had radon, years ago. Now we have standards that we follow, that indicate when remediation is warranted for radon.
Mold is a different story. Buyers generally run away - as fast as they can - when they see mold.
So, with a little help from Paul Bianchina with Inman News, I thought it might be helpful to offer some observations about preventing and eliminating mold and … (0 comments)

Loudoun County Employee? There’s a Grant for That! - 08:54 AM
Loudoun County Employee? There’s a Grant for That!

 
Have you been dreaming about buying a home in the county for which you work? Then we have some great news for you! Loudoun County has a Public Employee Home Ownership Grant program for income-eligible workers of the Loudoun County Government and the Loudoun County Public Schools System!
Grants are offered in amounts of $5,000 for any home located within Loudoun County, $15,000 for purchasing a foreclosed, bank owned property in Loudoun County, and $25,000 for a home purchase in a designated area which is part of the county’s Neighborhood Stabilization … (0 comments)

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