I Need Your Help. Your Reward? Great Blogs With Great Info. REBlogworld/Blogworld Expo In Las Vegas! - 09/28/09 08:32 PM
Please help Matt get to ReBlogworld in Las Vegas!
Via Matt Stigliano (RE/MAX Access):
photo courtesy of nodomain1
I love blogging.
You may have noticed before, but it's a fact, I love to blog about real estate.  It's good for my business, but I actually find it enjoyable too.  In that vein, I would like to make it to this year's Blogworld and New Media Expo (including REBlogworld).  Of course, these things cost money and there are expenses...blah blah blah.  However, Alltop is sponsoring a contest to allow 3 lucky winners to attend this year's event.
I entered, but I need your … (1 comments)

Should I Have My House Appraised Prior To The Listing? - 09/11/09 03:13 PM
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Appraisals cost between $400 to $700 in our area.  Most of the time your REALTOR'S® market analysis will provide you with much of the same information as an appraisal.
When an agent comes over to talk to you about selling your home, they will most likely, have a market analysis of the current market conditions in your neighborhood and the nearby surrounding areas.   They will compare what homes, similar to yours, listed for … (61 comments)

Time Is Running Out For First Time Home Buyers!! - 09/10/09 10:50 AM
First off  let me say that I am the queen of procrastination.  I am not getting on to you, but I know human nature and I am here to tell you, time is running out.  I can't tell you how many research papers I did the night before they were due in school.   I made my believe I did my best work "under pressure".  
Well, the same for you if you are a first time home buyer and you would like to take advantage of the potential $8000 credit, time is a wasting.  You need to take action and take it now!!  You have, … (5 comments)