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What Is The Real Estate Market like In The Dalles Or?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:15:01 -0800

Houses are selling in The Dalles Oregon. This is a market report for The Dalles Oregon. 69 homes have sold in the last 6 months. The video was made on December 21, 2010 and there were 18 pending sales at the time this video was made. The least sale was approximately $40,000 and the greatest sale was $600,000. Is it the time to buy? I say yes! January 21'st look for the next market report for 2011. If your looking for property in Wasco County, sign up for the property tracker and get instant results for your property search. Simply go to www.sellingmosierhoodriverthedalles.com. Call me today! 541-296-8880.

Why Are Seller's Reluctant To Hire A Real Estate Broker?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:26:21 -0800

Recently sellers have told me that the reason they won't hire a broker is they owe too much on their loan, they think broker's make too much of the money from the sale of their house or they feel they can sell their home themselves.

If the owner is upside down in their mortgage then this is the time the seller really needs the real estate professional. Why does the seller want to sell his/her house? Have you recently lost your job? Have you recently been divorced? Has your wages been reduced? This is a great time to hire a broker who can sell your house and negotiate the fees with the bank. Of course you would also be required to get advice from your C.P.A and Attorney.

Who says Real Estate Broker's make too much money on the seller's home? Could it be someone who has a real estate broker who doesn't communicate? Could it be someone who just doesn't recognize the value of a professional?

I talked to this for sale by owner who said you broker's make too much money to sell my home. Why should I pay you when I can do it self? That particular for sale by owner had been trying to sell his house for 2 years. I stopped trying to get him to list and discovered that he listed his house with another real estate agency.

The house stayed on the market with that realtor for a period of 9 months. It was all good because at that time the seller wanted his house listed at an unrealistic sales price. It taught me that sometimes you have to detach from getting the listing and allow things to progress without feeling rejected. Rejection is the hardest thing to swallow. This feeling is a direct feeling of our ego. It was a lesson for me to detach and see what happens.

I watched as this house sat on the market at the really high price and it didn't sell. When the house became expired I jumped on the opportunity and sent him a letter. The letter had big bold titles like I can sell your house for the right price. He called me and asked me how could I sell his house for the right price? It opened up the dialog for discussion. When I arrived at the listing presentation, the seller had every letter that I had sent him and he even called one of my current listings to see if I did what I said I would do. Of course my current clients were very complimentary even though their house hadn't sold yet. I put phone numbers of my current clients on this letter.

At this time I had only been a real estate agent for a short time so the seller was still reluctant but I asked one of my friends to co-list this property with me. The co-lister was one of our agencys's top sellers. We made an appointment and we got the listing.

At one point I thought do I really want this listing? Thoughts of fear were hounding me on a daily basis about this listing. How could I sell this house? The other agent didn't sell this house what makes you think your good enough to sell this house? Each time a thought like this came up I simply snaped my fingers and said to myself, stop this insane thinking. I did take the listing and we took it at a higher commission than the last real estate agent. The seller had asked if we would cut our commission and we told him no! The seller said why not cut your commission your competition was willing why not you? We both turned and told him because we will sell your house! (Intention Spoken)

When we put the house back on the market the old listing agency called me on the phone and told me that I had the listing priced too high even though the price was $6,000.00 lower the last price the agency had listed the house. Again fear of doubt began to creep into my realtor being. I snapped my fingers and said out loud, STOP!

I hired a photographer who took great pictures and I made flyers. (flyers were put inside the house) I talked to everyone I could think about and told them about this great deal. I'm so grateful to the old listing real estate agency's phone call, advising me of my overpriced listing. I had a plan. My first step was the plan of an open house... Allowing my client to have the open house viewers to assist me in getting the price lowered.

My client sat with me as people came through the house and I asked them their opinion of the house. One lady yelled I wouldn't give you $250,000 for this house? I asked her why she felt that way. Remember my client is sitting in the dining room listening. The house is outdated, yes I said, The view is nice but the windows need updating, okay I said tell me more. The carpet is new but I'm not sure I like that color. The client had updated the carpet in the house. The lady thanked me and went on her merry way. Another couple came into the home and said the same thing. I sat down with my client and said what do you think about the open house opinons? My seller said "oh they don't know real value. " The open house continued and the same opinions came out of each and every visitor. It's my opinion that I was glad I had my client there at the open house to hear the open conversations of everyone who came into the house. Realtors have told me having the owner at the open house isn't a good idea. I have to disagree as in this real estate market I like the owner at the house. Of course this is my opinion.

After the open house we began to have phone calls for showings. This indicator gave me the idea that the house was priced right. A couple of weeks later the house got an offer and I was excited. It happened in the first 30 days. I listed the house in the winter market. The first offer was lower than what my client was willing to take. I negotiated with the other agent and we were able to negotiate this offer at a higher price.

My seller loved this house. It was very difficult for him and his wife to sell this house but we got it done just in the nick of time. If that house were on the market today it would have sold for a lesser price. My client's were very lucky for accepting the sale.

As broker's we marketed the house, took all the phone calls and called our client's with the results of each and every showing, and we educated our client through the sale. An example of educating our cleint. The inspection came back with many repairs. You know from experience that some inspectors examine a house with the perception of a perfect house. We all know that the inspections are designed in some ways to get the price of the house lowered. It's a good thing to have inspections but its important to be familuar with the inspectors report to help your seller get through the rough areas of a report. When you have a seller that is connected to the house they are selling and then a 181 page report comes back with every small minute detail that can cause the seller to become disillusioned with even wanting to sell the house to the buyer.

In this particular case the buyer wanted the original price reduction that we had previously negotiated back up. The seller was upset as he looked at the report. I took a deep breath and calmly said let's go through the report page by page and see what they are trying to say. I told him it's important to make the buyer feel that you are concerned if the repair has issues dealing with safty. After going through the report we were able to determine that their $10,000 price reduction really was $1,500.00 in repairs at which time we told the buyer we would get the repairs done but were going to reject the lower price.

It's more work for me as a broker. I had to line up estimates for my client and supervise the time it would be done, get all the reports back to the buyer etc. Keeping communication with the other agent and updating my client on a weekly basis. Calling the title company and making sure the preliminary title doens't have any issues that would hold up the sale of the house. This was a cash deal so I had to call the title company and make sure the funds were at the title company at least 10 days before the sale was to close. My idea is that my client needs to know that everything is okay with the sale. Keeping my client informed is my number one priority. Making sure all the dead lines in the contract sales agreement are met and my client is being advised of every step.

I'm so grateful to this client to have taught me some great negotiation skills. I earned every penny from this transaction however with that said it has made me a much better broker to have empathy for these sellers. While its said that its a buyers market we need to have compassion and understanding that the sellers are going through agony when it comes to giving to the buyers. It wasn't so long ago that the buyers had to bow to the sellers. Isn't it interesting how a few years changes things.

You see as a for sale by owner my client had tried to sell this house for $475,000. The other agent listed it $375,000 and finally the last price of their listing was $315,000 My listing started at $309,000 but evenutally sold for $289,000.00. No one will ever know if he had listed his property at a better price would he have sold it at a higher price? Can this be reasonable expectation of success? My client I'm sure had to suffer a lot of dissappointments. The motto of this is hire a professional real estate

I commend the for sale by owners who want to sell their house. Recently a for sale by owner bought a house across the street from my house they paid $235,000 $10,000 more than they could of paid if they had used the skills of a professional real estate broker. Hello? Buyers don't buy a house unless you use a broker.

A message to you the seller. Please explore hiring a professional broker who can sell your house for the right price. A broker will get paid a reasonable price for the job that they do. Please don't think a broker just puts a sign in your yard and thats the way your house is sold many brokers are very hard working people who will do a great job for you. Remember most broker's work for free until they sell your house. What is your time worth? I think if you examine the pros and cons of hiring a broker and not hiring a broker you will find that its worth the small tax deductible expense to hire a professioanl real estate broker. If your looking to expore what I can do for you please give me a call at 541-296-8880

Who Do You Call When You Can't Pay Your Mortgage?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:50:37 -0800

Another month and you don't have any money to pay your house payment. What are you to do? Do you want to sell your house? Are you looking to stay in your house. What ever your desire please don't just sit there and do nothing, call someone to help you explore the solutions that are just right around the corner. This happens to you the home owner when you have lost your job, your wages have been cut, or you recently have gone through a divorce. When there is a will there is a way.

What can you do if you owe more than what your house is worth? At this time you can try and sell your house using a Realtor. The Realtor will market and sell your house for you and the bank pays the commission. A short sale is when you sell your house to someone else for less than what is owed. Is this really feasible? Can you sell your house for less than you owe and will it actually benefit your family?

Everyone's situation is different but it can be done by talking to an attorney and or cpa will help you make some difficult decisions that may effect your family for years to come so it's important to explore your rights. Just taking the time toanswer the question do I want to stay or do I want to go? An attorney can look at your case and objectively give you an opinon to help you make those tough decisions.

If your attorney is asking for a large retainer, ask questions of why they want this retainer. An attorney is an officer of the court. Don't ever be afraid of asking them questions. I have known A lot of attorneys that will help you and not require a large retainer. If they do ask for a large retainer ask them if they can guarantee their results?

Ask them what type of experience they have had in the past when dealing with your type of case. Can you both work together for a positive solution? Having clear questions and clear understanding of expectations is extremely important. Only you or your attorney can define this role.

If you can't make the mortgage payment then it makes sense to let your attorney know that you can't afford a large retainer. Ask the attorney how can they help you when you just don't have any money? Explore some govermental benefits by going to this website: http://www.benefits.gov/ Do you need to expore bankruptcy? What kind of an attorney do you want to talk to? Ask for an attorney who is experienced in Real Estate Law And Bankruptcy Law. Ask questions like, If I do a short sale What will happen when the bank sends me a1099? Check out the IRS page regarding mortgage forgivenss act; http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html

You can call Oregon State Bar and they will give you a referral for an attorney, here is the website. http;//www.osb.org/

A Realtor isn't qualified to give you any legal advise and this must come from an attorney or a CPA these are people who are allowed to give you legal and financial advice. Realtors are here to help you sell your house not give you legal or financial advice.

Please stay away from anyone who asks you for money and they aren't an attorney or a cpa. There are lot of scammers out here that will promise you the moon and produce nothing. If someone calls you and wants you to pay them for help with a loan modification hang up the phone. Help is FREE. Go to this web site: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/

Remember life changes all the time. You are not the only person going through this financial meltdown. As you take baby steps life gets better everyday. Don't ever give up. When I was 12 years old I was riding my horse and my horse bucked me off. I got up dusted myself off and began walking down the road with my horse trailing behind me. My step-dad drove up in his truck and asked me what I was doing. I bravely told him I'm walking for a while because I got bucked off. My step-dad said no you aren't walking. You are going to get up on that horse again and ride like the wind or go home. I had been looking forward to this trail ride for a long time so even though I was scared to death of getting bucked off I got back on my horse and rode like a real cow girl. You have hard times oh well don't focus on the hardship but focus on the reality of life can make you tougher. Don't be a victim and fall for the victim mentality. Get back up and ride life like the wind. If you need help call me so I can help you sell your house, April Moore, Broker 541-296-8880

How Many Reasons Do You Need To List Your Property During The Holidays?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:55:21 -0800

How many reasons do you need to list your property during the Holidays? I'm hoping after you read this article that you will have 7 less reasons and call me to list your property today! Call April Moore, Broker 541-296-8880

Common Sense would say you shouldn't list your property during the holidays? Who writes a statement like that? Is this common sense? Who tells us these memes? News flash the housing market is falling. Okay so how do we change this type of thinking? If you decide to list your property than you are creating a different common sense that is more valuable for you and the economy. Are there less buyer's out there in the market? Can you really say this is true? The only way I'm able to access this information is to look at the RMLS information that has recently posted to my account that there are less showings. As to be sure about the buyers only time will tell, as pending sales will tell. Today as of 11/29/2010 there are 18 pending sales in The Dalles, Or. Oh this is the last part of november and December is just around the corner, your house could be one of the ones who will find that special buyer. List your house now!

Historically since people believe there are less buyer's than there are less homes on the market which if that is true then it's a good time to list your house.

After the holiday's the supply of listings historically seem to jump up as people anticipate the new year rush to get on the market. It's time to list now!

The holiday season is so feastive and people put up beautiful lights to show off their house, can you imagine your house decorated in beautiful lights to lure your buyer to purchase your home so that they can decorate the house next year? List your house today!

Many buyers who are really looking to purchase a house will be out there looking and your house will catch their eye... The realty of non houses on the mls will give them the power to purchase your house sooner so you can either move, upgrade to a better house or just travel. It's your choice.

If you get an offer on your house, realistically you won't have to physically move until January, February or March depending on how long it takes.

The last but not least your house will show better if you list your house now! Call Me, April Moore, Broker John L Scott we can discuss the marketing plan to get your house sold!

Why List Your House During The Holidays in The Dalles?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:18:39 -0800

Many people believe that houses don't sell during the holidays. Do you believe this is true? The last couple of years many people have told me the story that there house isn't selling because there aren't any buyer's out there. What I have seen is the sales are continuing and the economy is getting better.

Last night while driving home from a fabulous dinner I saw cars lined up around the woodburn mall 2 hours before the stores were scheduled to open their doors. What this tells me is people want to spend money. Two years ago when you turned the television on all you heard were stories of people not spending money. In today's economy people are out spending money and buying houses.

Listing your house during the holidays gets your house out there in front of the public moving into our area. Last Saturday a woman came into my office telling me that her family was moving into the area and they were having a difficult time finding a rental.

Where is the housing that people can afford? The housing is in the sales that are currently happening. In the last 2 months there have been 22 sales. The average median list price is $159,700 and the sold price is $163,500. Day's on market are 53. You are the judge of this information.

The current pending sales as of 11/26/2010 is 19 wow houses are really selling. Don't wait until January, February or March. Get your home listed today. Houses are selling in The Dalles, Or.

Call me I would love to give you a Free Comparative Market Analysis..... April Moore, Broker 541-296-8880

April Moore's Happy Client's

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:30:38 -0700

Recently I sold a home in Turner Oregon. The home had some issues but we were able to get them resolved in a short amount of time. The home sold in 14 days but after the inspection the buyer's backed out. We dropped the price and proceeded through the sale until we found a buyer.

The deal was in place and an attorney who will remain anoymous, put a bogus suit on this property. We prevailed and the sale is done!

To my client's I'm grateful for all the poistive feedback you have given me.. Thank you! My prior experience as a Private Investigator gave me the skills and helped me SELL THIS HOUSE! I'm very grateful for the opportunity of an well rounded education.

Letter From Rusty And Wayne:

April Moore is an agent extrodinaire. We had an extremely tough sell, hitting several snags along the way! April was with us all the way. She is positive, Energetic and always willing to gain any information needed. After buying and selling several homes we can tell you APRIL MOORE, BROKER IS THE AGENT YOU NEED! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! RUSTY AND WAYNE (You can call and Verify upon request)

Thank You, Rusty and Wayne for allowing me to serve your Real Estate Needs! My invesigation skills helped me to Sell Your House! If you desire a Broker who will Get the Job Done, Call Me, April Moore, Broker 503-930-8880

How to Sell your Willamette Valley Home Faster, By April Moore, Broker Real Estate In Salem Oregon

April Moore (John L Scott) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:12:35 -0700

Willamette Valley home sales are becoming more and more competitive these days due to the economic turmoil spreading across the country. In spite of that, here are a few tips you can use to sell your home in Willamette Valley faster. Any home can be sold, and any home in Willamette Valley can be made into a home that a buyer can fall in love with.

#1 - Make your Willamette Valley home feel warm and comfortable.

First impressions are always the best, and when a prospective buyer walks into your home he is looking for a certain environment. After a long day at work home is the place you go to relax and be yourself. Set your home up with this kind of an atmosphere and the buyers will feel it and want it.

#2 - Be Flexible

The price that you are asking for your Willamette Valley home may not necessarily be the final price you have to accept. You may have to accept a lower price than you had originally planned, but working with a good agent will get you the best deal possible.

#3 - Get a qualified Willamette Valley real estate agent

There are so many things that can go drastically wrong if you try to sell your home without the aid of a qualified specialist in Willamette Valley. Real estate laws are changing all the time in Willamette Valley and you can lose a lot of money in the process if you decide to sell your home without any assistance. Doing one small step wrong can potentially lose you thousands of dollars. It is simply not worth the risk.

There is nothing to lose and so much to gain by using a Willamette Valley real estate agent to help you sell your house quickly. A professional agent in the Willamette Valley area can take all of the guesswork out of selling and ensure a positive transaction.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in [Profile.market] real estate. For complete information about the Willamette Valley real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website onlinededicated to everything Willamette Valley real estate. So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 cell phone or email me at aprilmoore@cboregon.com

Are Short Sale's Good Deal's In Salem Oregon?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:17:04 -0700

Are short sales good deals in Salem Oregon? It's my opinion that short sales are a way of helping the home owner who is in the position of loosing their home. Many realtors I've spoken to don't like short sales.

If you need assistance with a Broker who can negotiate and find a buyer, call me, April Moore, Broker

503-930-8880 While no one can guarantee positive results, no stone will be left unturned to get your house sold. If your willing to commit to my services then we will get the job done. I remain open and willing to find a positive solution to your unique needs in today's market. It's sad but the facts are staring us in the face people are 50% upside down in their mortgages so if they have to sell their house what can they do? What if they have to move for a job? What if they have to sell due to an illness? Call Me Today!

BREAKING NEWS: Totals on http://www.usa-foreclosure.com/ shows 568 pre-foreclosures..MARION COUNTY OREGON. We need to be aware of what is happening in our market. We can't afford to put our heads in the sand and say that these

pre-foreclosure's don't exist.

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What Do You Do If Your Client Has Health Issue and You Want To Show The House? Salem Oregon Real Estate Health Issues

April Moore (John L Scott) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:34:50 -0700

You have a listing and it's priced well. Realtors and People begin to make the phone call as they want to see this house that is priced so that they can purchase the house. On one hand it's a great deal for that buyer who has been searching and searching for the perfect price home.

On the other hand you have to consider the client's wishes to sell the house but they are sick. These people bought their house when the market was up and now their property has devalued to the point that they can't sell the property for the amount of money that they owe on the mortgage. When they purchased the house they were excited to find the deal of the century. As time passed the housing market crashed, the husband got sick he can't work. The wife lost her job. Oh my what do they do? They call me a Realtor who advises them their house isn't worth the money they paid for in the past couple of years. So these brave people go forward to sell their house so they can move on. These brave soldiers aren't getting a dime for the house. They are losing their home. The bank will have to deal with the bottom line dollars but these people have taken care of this house, paid their payment but now they are loosing their asset. These people don't have the government bailing them out. They didn't ask for this illness they believed in the American Dream that they would prevail.

It's my stance to be respectful of these people who are losing everything. The offer will come in time but their self respect is important to me. It's not about the deal it's about helping people through difficult times. The self reliance of their ability to get through this tough time is something that I hope will be a tribute to our society. These folks deserve all that I can give them, time will tell how it progresses.

Real Estate Isn't about Houses, It's about people. If I can inspire and helpothers then I'm doing society a great justice,,, If you need solutions call me so we can discuss your solution...

Call Me April Moore,Broker 503-930-8880

Open House Salem Oregon A Man's Wife Is A Tribute To His Life, April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:10:36 -0700

Today I met a man who was married to one woman for 63 years. I asked him what one thing did he

attribute to his successful marriage? He looked down stumbled as tears rolled down his eyes and said

my angel wife and I never went to bed angry. We never allowed the sun to set with anger in our hearts.

No matter what the circumstance we kissed and made up. He further explained that his wife was his

angel he didn't know it at the time because he said that he didn't recognize her angel qualities until

she was gone. They were married for 63 years had 5 beautiful children and lived happily until 2 years

and three weeks ago when she died.

They discovered her illness together finding her sick when she ate her food. He drove her to the dr and he

came to pick her up later and was called into the dr's office as the dr coldly wrote the words on the bottom

of the page that his beloved wife had cancer. He asked the dr did you tell my wife she had cancer? The dr

said well I showed her the same words at the bottom of the page that I'm showing you, Cancer. He got

up and went to find his beloved wife who sat quietly waiting for her beloved husband to pick her up. The

small woman didn't say a word and neither did he during the ride home in their car. He said it wasn't long

after that fatal day his wife died and they took her away. Sixty three years of a being blessed.

He looked outside and spyed on the fountain that trinkled the soft sounds of water splashing against

the rocks and said "I built that fountain for my Angel" it was for her the fountain that is a tribute for his

beloved love of his life.

I'm grateful that I had a pleasure of hearing his story. The saga continues his house is forsale and his

house will sell. It doesn't matter who sells the house only the fact the house needs to sell so this man

who is 83 years young can go on with his life and think of his wife who waits for him on the other side of

the great mountain of love. They will meet again... Someday....

Real Estate is about people not about the houses. If I can touch the lives of people then my life

is full. Happy house selling and House Hunting.

Open House Customer's Want Their Questions Answered Before They Decide To Purchase The House In Salem Oregon , By April Moore, Broker Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:07:45 -0700

Yesterday a lot of people were looking to buy a house. My open house had 10 people roaming through the halls of this darling house. If you are looking to buy a great house visit me today at 1560 SE 23rd, Salem, Oregon.. I'll be there between 2-4 today, August 9th 2009. You won't be dissappointed. If you have any question please ask me so I can find an answer for you. This house is an older home that is located in North Salem. The deals are abundant in this area. People know that if you live in this area that your 15 minutes from everywhere. A great place to be when you live in Salem Oregon. People have questions that they want answered before they even decide to purchase a house. A customer asked me how they could remove the glass sliding door. I did some research to find the answer for this customer. Let me give you some background information. This house has a little room off the back with a hot tub. The room has two sliding doors that open up to the back yard. The customer wanted to know how he could remove the door to get furniture into the house. This isn't a question that I could ask the owner so I found a video to explain the procedure. Here is the video that tells you how to remove the sliding door step by step. I'm grateful to the customer for asking the question as it allows me to find a solution. Another customer wanted to know if the house had a 220 outlet for the kitchen stove. The kitchen currently has a gas range. The house originally had electric so this is a great question. The gas heater was put into the house around 1994. http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/appliances/how-do-know-if-have-220-outlet-311507.html/ In order to answer this question for the customer we need to pull the stove away from the wall and see if there is an outlet that is the size of a fist. If we can't see the indication of the 220 outlet then we need to proceed with an expert but here is some information that you can look at and see if I'm missing anything. Please comment on my blog as we are all in this together discovering how to find answers for a person's question. Everyone has important questions and it's a passion of mine to find the answers. So ask me a question If I don't know the answer I'll find a place where you can begin to find the answer. Happy house hunting. See you at my next Open House Adventure. Everyday is an Adventure. The World Is A Beautiful Place To Live! Watch this Video...

Open House Salem Oregon I Mow Your Lawn If that's What It takes To Get your House Sold!

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:51:10 -0700

Selling Your Home Is A Job For Someone Who Will Get The Job Done!

I arrived to do an open house when I discovered the owner forgot to mow the lawn... Oh no, I thought. I found a mower in the back yard but it didn't work. I started knocking on doors to find a mower so that it would make the lawn look better. I found a kind neighbor who allowed me to use his mower.

It's surprising what 30 minutes will do.. I mowed the yard and the lawn looked better to the potential home owners and the neighbors could feel a sense of pride.

Salem Oregon is a great place to own property. The Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc Motto is get the job done. No job too small or too large.

Call me today let's get your house sold today! 503-930-8880

Open House Salem Oregon By April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:54:22 -0700

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlB7WlU4QYY Do Open houses sell Houses in Salem, Oregon? You've hired a Broker now they are asking you to leave your home in the hands of a Realtor. The Broker is in your home while strangers walk into your home and view it so they can possibly buy the home. So the question does an open house really sell your home? Is it worth the time that it takes you to get your home in order? Are you ready for the strangers to walk through your home? What is your opinion? Are you a for sale by owner who does their own open houses? Have you had good results from doing your own open house? Let me know I'm wondering what the opinion is regarding this matter here in Salem, Oregon. What do you do to get ready for the open house?

Salem Oregon Real Estate April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:06:37 -0700

Real Estate is improving here in Salem Oregon. The weather is hot here in Salem Oregon and the Real Estate market is getting hotter. I'm seeing a lot of first time homeowners trying to find their deal that is just waiting for the new homeowners to find that new home. If your looking for a new home please allow me to help you find your home. It's my job to get you the best deal. Remember the buyer gets the advantage of a professional while the professional works for free for the buyer as the seller always pays the commission of a Broker. Working with a Broker is the best way to protect your interests. Call me today so we can begin your adventure of finding that home you've been looking for. First Time buyer Alert. The program ends December 1, 2009. Don't Delay Call Me! 503-930-8880 http://www.buysellsalem.com

Best Way To Start Searching For A Home In Salem, Oregon by April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:47:23 -0700

Searching for your dream home can be a daunting task because you may not find one that meets your unique and specific requirements. Adequate efforts must be invested in searching for a house so that you do not make disastrous and costly mistakes. Here are some of the best ways to start searching for a home in Salem, Oregon.

Tip # 1- It is highly improbable that you will get a home that meets all your requirements at a price that fits your budget. Your home should meet your current and future necessities. So if you narrow down your most vital wants from your home, your Salem, Oregon Real Estate Broker would find it easier to find the appropriate home at an affordable price range more quickly. Always stick to your budget.

Tip# 2- Make your home financing arrangements ready before you start your search for a home. You must obtain a pre-approval of mortgage from the bank. This will save you a lot of time and hassle that will be involved in hunting for funds when you find your home. Understand and orient yourself to the mortgage process.

Tip # 3- Don't ever buy a home without visiting its site. You must pick a home that has a convenient location with schools, collages, shops and hospitals nearby. Inspecting the location of the home before buying it is important as location decides the price of the home. Often the home in itself may be attractive but its neighborhood may not be up to the mark.

Tip # 4- Opting for the services of a real estate broker specializing in Salem, Oregon is ideal as he can help you stay updated on the newest home listings on the market each day. This will prevent you from missing out on great homes priced avoidably, which usually get sold out within hours of listing.

A real estate broker specializing in Salem, Oregon area will be of great help in determining if the prices quoted for a home in a particular location are reasonable. A real estate agent will also help you greatly in transactions where you are buying a home from a previous owner. These homes sold by the owner may not be a good deal and a lot of care and caution has to be exercised while purchasing them. A real estate professional can save you from making great follies in these transactions.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Salem, Oregon real estate. For complete information about the Salem, Oregon real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Salem Oregon real estate At http://www.buysellsalem.com Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 or email me at [aprilmoore@cboregon.com.

If your ready to find that dream home please allow me to help you today! Pick up the phone or call me I'm here to help you.

Tips for Crafting The Best Offer To Purchase For Salem, Oregon by Salem Oregon Real Estate Broker, April Moore

April Moore (John L Scott) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:44:08 -0700

Once you've found piece of Salem, Oregon real estate that you like, the next step is the purchase offer. Buyers are oftentimes intimidated by what seems to be a complicated legal document. In reality, the purchase offer is much simpler once it's explained and properly understood. In this article, we'll give a brief overview of the purchase offer process, including the most important clauses to include in your purchase offer.

The purchase offer is a binding legal document that covers all the details of the sale. It includes the sale price, contingencies, financing details, closing costs, repairs needed, closing date and a lot more.

The selling price is obviously the most important factor in a purchase offer. However, the clauses you include in your purchase offer are also vitally important. The clauses or contingencies in the contract are what protect you from making a purchase before you have all the information you need.

Some of the more important clauses to include in your contract are:

1) The Inspection Clause

On any property in Salem, Oregon you put an offer on, this is an absolute must. This clause states that as the buyer, you have the right to inspect the property. The offer is contingent on your approval of the results of the inspection. Salem is a large area and one of the best inspectors you could get to inspect your house is Jim, Perfection Inspection please click here for more information.

2) The Financing Clause

If you didn't have the financing clause and you backed out of the contract because you didn't qualify for your loan, you would lose your deposit. The financing clause basically says that the contract is contingent on you getting the loan you're applying for.

3) Contract Assignment Clause

For real estate investors in Salem, Oregon, this is an important clause. This gives you the right to "flip" the deal to other investors or get other people involved if necessary. Basically, this clause removes you from being the only person who can close the deal.

These are some of the most common and most important clauses in a real estate purchase contract. Although the legal language in the contract can be intimidating, just realize that all the document is meant to do is protect the buyer, seller and their agents by covering every possible point before the purchase.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Salem, Oregon real estate. For complete information about the Salem, Oregon real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Salem Oregon real estate at Salem, Oregon. So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 or email me at aprilmoore@cboregon.com.

Open House Salem & Turner Oregon, April Moore, Broker Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:50:42 -0700

Open Houses Salem & Turner Oregon Today JULY 19TH 2009

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Why Can't The Goverment Roll Back Property Owner's Mortgages in Salem, Oregon?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:14:12 -0700

Why can't our government roll back the mortgages for the homeowners who are upside down in their loans? Could it stop the people from losing their houses, in Salem, Oregon?

How does rolling back the mortgage work? You owe $319,000 and your property right now is worth $229,000. The bank rolls your mortgage back to $229,000. Your payment was $1,811.25 now it's $1,300.24 at 5.5 interest rate. The homeowner would save $500.00 a month. The bank would be getting a regular payment with interest. 0% of nothing is nothing. 5.5% of something is something. Will this stop all short sales? No, it won't but maybe it would slow them down.

The price of houses went up so quickly and now we have the reverse of up to down. Recently I checked a site that I use on a frequent basis and noticed that the foreclosures are growing in triple numbers. Last year the foreclosures were approximately 2,000 now they are up to 6,634 in the Willamette Valley area in Oregon. It doesn't seem to be slowing anytime soon. In Marion County Oregon the numbers are 454, Polk county 121 and Linn county 180. I've seen a large jump and we as citizens of the Willamette, Valley area need to become proactive.

Watching the numbers of foreclosures I feel compelled to start a campaign to do something to help the people who are drowning in their mortgages. Watching the news isn't going to solve this issue of helping people stay in their homes.

Knowing at times this issue is very traumatic for people who want to blame others. "Well if that neighbor would have just paid his bills." "They are robbing our banks by not paying their mortgages" "They borrowed the money now they need to pay it back." These comments and more don't solve the problem they just cause more of what we don't need in Salem, Oregon.

The idea of rolling back the mortgages for all people seems to be something that we should think about. Yes, it will cause loss for someone such as the investor who is behind the scene, watching the banks as they roll in the dough from their profit money machines. These investors also made a lot of money during the past 5 years as the bubble of the housing market made the investors a lot of extra cash.

How will this help the man who has kept his job and paid his mortgage? His mortgage will be rolled back right along with the person who is behind in their mortgage. The decision of who will decide how much the houses are worth will be up to the appraisers, mortgage brokers and the banks. It should stop the bleeding and keep our neighborhoods together.

Instead of a short sale, loan modifications or interest dropping programs we could roll back the mortgages to where the true values of everyones mortgage should be at this time in our country. People who live in Salem, Oregon could benefit from saving their homes. This is a proactive solution to stop the falling market as Salem, Oregon has seen a 1% drop per month. With the large numbers of upcoming short sales and foreclosures this percentage could accelerate to a bigger loss. If we take the loss right now it should stop the tumbling numbers. It could stabilize our housing market. (my opinion)

As it stands right now, I see people purchasing homes on a short sale and the banks agreeing to give the lowered value to a stranger. Why would this happen? It's probably because someone didn't like the idea of the person who didn't pay their mortgage getting a benefit from not conforming to pay their mortgage.

Some people see they don't have any equity in their house so they buy another home and let the first one go back to the bank. This is happening all over the country.

The person who is leaving their home is tearing the house apart from anger, suppressed from just going through the foreclosure procedure. Is this the right thing to do? Not hardly. It's important that they take responsibility but where do they turn? News blast: the government has determined that you can now get your loan modified, just apply. So the person thinks wow, this is cool lets get it done. They fill out the paperwork only to find out that no one calls them and no one cares. The phone rings and on the other side of the phone is a person who confidently tells the distressed home owner that they can help them get a loan modification but it costs $495- $3,500.00. What? It costs money? You are who? Do you guarantee your work? No, sadly the modification person on the other end of the phone declares. Oh so how is this helping the distressed homeowner? They can't pay their loan so does it make sense that they would pay for something that doesn't work?

Let's get real folks. We need to revise our system and have a responsible plan here in Salem, Oregon. Please feel free to contact me at anytime as I am willing to brain storm on how we, as citizens, can get an active plan together to stop the foreclosures. Roll back the mortgages in Salem, Oregon Now! Call me, 503-930-8880

Visit my website http://www.buysellsalem.com

If you are a homeowner who is currently behind in your payments please call me if you would like to explore the issue of a short sale. It's important for you to get advice from your attorney and certified public accountant to see if it will benefit you. As a Broker I'm not here to give you legal advice. Please consult your professionals for the answers to your legal questions.

Why It's Smart To List Your House In Salem, Oregon Why I't Smart To Buy Coldwell Banker MWRL, April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:48:21 -0700

Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc is here to help buyers and sellers. Our company has Broker's who really care about you... It's your choice.. Please call me today, so I can help you... It's all about you... 503-930-8880 Visit my website, search for your new home today... Check out the listings we can price your house right! http://www.buysellsalem.com/

The 3 Real Estate Professionals You Should Know Before You Buy A House in Salem, Oregon, by Real Expert April, Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:01 -0700

While you are in Salem, Oregon home buying a home, it's important to get advice and expertise from great individuals. The three most important advisors you'll find during the home buying process are: An dependable real estate broker, your loan officer and your home inspector. In this article, we'll talk about about what each of these professionals can do for you. The first test will they call you back? Are they willing to answer your questions? Are they motivated to find you the home of your dreams?

Your Exclusive Real Estate Broker

Your real estate Broker is the single most important real estate professional you'll be working with throughout your home buying process. Your real estate broker is the person who's responsible for finding properties you might be interested in, educating you on the buying process, and finally helping you negotiate a great deal on a property. The broker will work for free as the seller pays the commissions of the Broker. As your exclusive broker it's my guarantee to help you find the home or homes that your looking for. As the buyer's agent it's my duty to do the best job I can. Sitting down and getting to know your particular issues with the hosue is very important to you the home buyer.

Choosing a good real estate broker is absolutely vital. The best real estate broker to work with are the broker that have your best interest at heart. Call me today, 503-930-8880.

Your Loan Officer

Your loan officer is the "go between" person between you and the lender. For example, your lender might be "Washington Mutual," and the loan officer is the person from Washington Mutual who deals directly with you about your loan.

Having a good loan officer is absolutely essential to the mortgage process. Your loan officer is the person who'll make sure that your loan goes through. Your loan officer is also the person who will educate you on the different types of loans available and your mortgage options.

Loan officers are paid on commission. It's important to have a loan officer who looks out for your best interest rather than a loan officer who's trying to make the highest commissions. If your looking for a good loan officer I have several that can fit your needs.

Real Estate Inspector

Your Salem, Oregon real estate inspector is another important professional in the home buying process. The inspector is the person who will inspect your property and let you know if anything is wrong before you make your purchase. Absolutely one of the most important people to have on your team when you are purchasing your home. You must have an inspection.

Make sure you ask a lot of questions during the inspection process. Remember that you're paying for a professional service, so make the most out of it. Ask questions, even if they seem stupid.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Salem, Oregon real estate. For complete information about the Salem, Oregon real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything http://www.buysellsalem.com real estate at http://www.cbwillamettevalley.com Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 or email me at aprilmoore@cboregon.com

Common Mistakes Rental Property Investors in Salem, Oregon Make and How to Avoid Them, April Moore, Broker Investing Expert

April Moore (John L Scott) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:25:14 -0700

Buying rental properties in Salem, Oregon is a proven, profitable and relatively safe way of investing in real estate. However, many beginning investors make some deadly mistakes that end up costing them thousands of dollars. Read this page carefully so you know what these mistakes are and how you can avoid them.

Mistake #1 - Not Carefully Researching the Area

There are two things you must know before making any real estate investment in Salem, Oregon.

The first is you must know the comparable rental rates in the area. Check for the comparable rates for units like the one you're considering. Remember to factor in vacancies and maintenance if you can.

It's also important to understand the taxes and laws for the particular property in Salem, Oregon you're considering investing in. If it's a condo, special laws may apply. If the building is old, there may be code violations. For your particular investment, it's important that you know which laws apply and where you stand. Check with your local county building officals. Salem is the State Capitol so that's an easy job.

Mistake #2 - Overestimating Income and Underestimating Expenses

For beginning investors, it's very important to work conservatively. Most investors overlook how much maintenance, vacancies, repairs, etc will cost and don't check rental histories closely enough.

As a general rule, you want to have at least 20% padding to ensure that your investment is a safe one.

Mistake #3 - Taking on a Tough First Project

Beginning investors in Salem, Oregon, who take on difficult first projects often find that they've gotten into something that's over their heads. Instead, for your first project, invest in a property that is a fairly easy investment.

In other words, avoid investing in rental properties that require more than minor cosmetic repairs. Find and purchase properties that you can have up and running quickly, so you can get more experience with the closing and investing process quickly.

By avoiding these 3 mistakes, you'll be well ahead of most other beginning real estate investors.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Salem, Oregon real estate. For complete information about the Salem, Oregon real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Salem, Oregon real estate at http://www.buysellsalem.com . Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 or email me at aprilmoore@cboregon.com.

What I know For Sure About Salem Real Estate, April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:41:49 -0700

Real Estate In Salem Oregon is a great market. While areas of central oregon have had a extremely downturn market Salem Oregon is a better real estate market. The market didn't see a extreme downturn but it is currently experiencing a down market but it appears like its a correction market.

Our dreams of real estate upturns have made people aware that the real estate market has a reality that prices that go up will come down but that's okay for the buyers in Salem Oregon who are looking for a nice place to live.

One of my friends who purchased a house at the top of the market paid top dollar for his house in 2005. He moved to central oregon from california thinking he had a great deal. Two months after he paid top dollar of $300,000 for his one level home he found out the job he thought he had vanished in an instant.

My friend kept the house 2 years watching his vaue drop month after month. Finally I helped him find an excellent Broker who knew how to sell his home, Chris Sperry, Broker Keller Williams Realty was able to find a buyer because she priced the house right. Chris sold his house within two weeks. Now my friend has piece of mind that he was looking for, his house sold he lost money. His loss was less than it would be in today's market.

I pointed out to him that had he held onto his house he would continue to bleed from the downturn of the market. No one has a crystal ball. Don't wait until the market goes lower and lower.. Take the stearing wheel and do what it takes to sell the house. There is always a solution to the sale of any home no matter where the market is located.

Call me today so I can sell your house! Call me today so I can find the house for you to buy in today's buyers market.! 503-930-8880. Visit my web site http:www/buysellsalem.com/

Should You Buy That Fixer Upper In Salem Oregon In Today's Current Market?

April Moore (John L Scott) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:48:11 -0700

How Much Is Too Much Money To Pay For A Fixer Upper? You Be the Judge Watch the Video.

Is It Legal Making Money Through Flipping Salem, Oregon Properties, by Salem, Oregon Real Estate Expert April Moore, Broker

April Moore (John L Scott) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:24:44 -0700

Flipping properties has gotten a lot of press over the last few years. Ever since Robert Allen's "No Money Down" book came out, thousands of investors have tried their hand at property flipping. Is flipping properties really as easy and profitable as it sounds? Is flipping properties legal in Salem, Oregon?

The first thing you should know about flipping properties is that it can be far more difficult than it sounds. Buying a rundown house and repairing it takes a high degree of experience and expertise. For example, you need to know how to estimate the costs to repair windows, build a shed, replace a door, etc. For a beginning investor, it's very easy to underestimate expenses and wind up with a money losing property. In today's market the cost of fix up is something everyone needs to be aware of. Is there a profit after you fix the house? While our declining market continues most investors I know do the least amount of work.

On the other hand, you can get started with a less risky flip that requires fewer repairs. For example, if you can get a house that's almost in selling condition for 30% below market value, you might be about to flip it for some spare cash. When you flip the property the banks are now requiring for the deed to be seasoned for at least 3 months.

The second thing to understand about Salem, Oregon real estate flipping is that the money is in the buy. In other words, how low you can buy a property is generally what determines how much money you'll make; not how high you can sell it. This is a tried and true principle among real estate investors.

Finally, realize that you can play the real estate flipping game in Salem, Oregon on a variety of levels. You can make a lot of money "flipping" properties without risking too much financially Make sure there is a profit in the bottom line of the property you want to flip.

1. You can be a "bird dog" who scouts properties for other investors. If you know how to spot good flips and find them for investors who actually flip them, you could easily make $500-$1,000 per referral without ever risking a dollar of your own. Call the State of Oregon Real Estate Agency to see if it's actually legal to get a bird dog fee. My interpretation says it's not legal... Know the terms of what your doing before you do it. The Real Estate Agency will fine you if you are doing something illegal in Oregon.

2. You could do option-assignment flips. This involves buying a real estate option to purchase, finding a buyer or investor and "flipping" the option and collecting the difference. You can often make five figure deals while risking only $5,000 - $20,000 as opposed to the entire price of the home.

3. You can be a full fledged real estate flipper. This is the riskiest and most profitable way to get in the real estate flipping game, again making sure it's a legal thing to do in the State Of Oregon.

As you can tell, there are many ways to play the real estate flipping game. There are many risks, but the rewards are high as well. It's legal to flip properties but the State Of Oregon has implemented a few rules such as you need to have a contractors license to flip a lot of properties. Another good way is to become a Broker as it's easier to do the job of selling the property with a license. But always get the advice of your own attorney..

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Salem, Oregon real estate. For complete information about the Salem, Oregon real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Salem, Oregon estate at http://www.willamettevalleycbrealestate.com . Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 503-930-8880 or email me at aprilmoore@cboregon.com

You've Lost Your Job! Your Spouse Is Sick! Who Do You Call? April Moore, Broker Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc

April Moore (John L Scott) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:34:47 -0700

You've lost your job. Your spouse is sick. Your Income has been cut down and you can't afford to
pay your house payment. Who do You Call? April Moore, Broker 503-930-8880

Stop let's do something right now! Pick up the phone and call me, April Moore, Broker, Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc.
503-930-8880.

While walking around a neighborhood to find people to help, I found a house that was ripped apart from the inside out. It was obvious that no one lived there anymore. The house didn't have any carpet. The wood floors had large holes. The small bathroom was missing a sink and a toilet. The kitchen had more holes in the floor. I wondered where did the cupboards, sinks and linoleum go? This is a bank owned foreclosure.

Why would someone take their anger out of the house? How could someone who used to have an emotional connection with this home simply tear it apart? What about their neighbors? What about their own integrity? Didn't we learn in school that you shouldn't tear up someone's property? When I worked as a police officer I never took a report from a home that was burglarized with this much damage. It was shocking to the very core of my inner being.

So Now I'm on a quest, to find the people before they feel like they are ready to tear their house apart. Allow me to market your house find a buyer and negotiate with the bank. No cost to you! The Bank pays my fee. No one can guarantee that your house will be sold. The bank holds the keys but if it benefits you the seller, than by all means let's explore the possibility of a short sale. It's a community problem if your neighbor needs help give them my phone number so that we can keep your neighborhood from having an eye sore right next door.

Taking steps to solve the situation is important, so call me... If you need legal advice you must consult your attorney. If you need financial advice you must consult your CPA. If you need help selling your house and a great negotiator Call Me, April Moore, Broker 503-930-8880!

April Moore, Broker
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Salem, Or 97301
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