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buyers: NEW TREND: Ugly Pics DO Sell Houses. - 03/23/10 04:32 PM
Pool smells like a septic tank! Lawn is horrible! Bring all buyers!
Believe it or not, this type of marketing just might be the newest trend in marketing.
I am a member of 5 Realtors boards throughout the Los Angeles area from Lancaster to Hollywood. I listen to about 100-150 pitches at MLS meetings every week where Realtors stand up and describe their listings to other Realtors. "Beautiful"... "Gorgeous"... "Breathtaking Views" are the typical cut and paste remarks; however, I have noticed a trend taking place. I am starting to hear, "Ugly____"... "Needs a TON of Help"... and "Broken _____" used … (24 comments)
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buyers: If the Toilet Paper Dispenser is in the Shower, You Might Need a Home Inspector. - 01/23/10 03:45 PM
We get the question quite often, "Do I need to have the house inspected?" Well, dollars and cents say, "yes", but most importantly common sense says, "yes." Consider this disturbing picture of house with toilet paper roll dispenser built into the shower!!! (along with an electrical outlet, yipes!)
First, let me state that I am not a home inspector. I am not posting this to solicit home inspection business. I am in the real estate repair, restoration, and property preservation business as a general contractor. I want buyers and Realtors to be aware that the homes in this market are VERY different than anything we … (5 comments)
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buyers: Realtors Losing Deals to Low Appraisals - 01/04/10 08:29 PM
Realtors are losing deals to low appraisals. That is a problem and a fair complaint in considering the argument. Perhaps we need to look more at the root of the problem to determine the solution.
Thanks to Active Rain member Diane Osowieki in her blog for directing me to USA Todays recent article Foreclosures Weigh on Home Appraisals.
The article states that The National Association of Realtors and The National Association of Home Builders agree that low appraisals are drastically "sinking" home sales. They argue that it is not fair to compare foreclosed homes to non-foreclosed homes because foreclosed properties sell for … (8 comments)
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buyers: Lowered Expectations By Foreclosure Buyers. Why? - 01/04/10 05:39 PM
Lowered expectations. Don't take it as negative statement, that is the just reality of the movement by consumers in today's market. Trends show consumers expect less when purchasing a foreclosure and expect a discounted price to follow. According to a survey done by Trulia.com 65% homebuyers expect a 30% discount in the purchase price of a foreclosure, but are willing to pay on average $30,000 when purchasing a new home for things such as furniture, paint, hot water heaters, etc. Buyers are now understanding that the majority of the homes in this market are considered distressed properties, knowing now that they will likely need to put … (17 comments)
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buyers: Are Realtors an Overlooked Sales Force for Government Programs? - 12/22/09 05:45 PM
"Of course the house needs upgrades, and Uncle Sam has options to help you do this."
Perhaps Realtors could be the government's greatest and most overlooked sales force in implementing their newly proposed plans to boost our economy. This is nothing new, the government has an interest in the American homeowner and potential homebuyers and has always recognized the connection between the real estate market and economy. What is new is the sudden onslaught of proposed plans to use homeowners to boost our economy.
For example, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has a program designed to use homeowners … (7 comments)
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buyers: What's the most important concern of homebuyers in THIS market? - 12/04/09 12:15 PM
Okay my fellow ActiveRainers, put on your buyer's shoes....
What is the single most important concern of homebuyers RIGHT NOW, IN THIS MARKET?
Every market creates a different set of concerns and needs for homebuyers, a different set of challenges for homebuyers on their way to home ownership. If you were to ask a homebuyer in this market what their greatest concern is in buying a home in this market, what would it be?
Some examples, but please feel free to use your own!
Getting the best possible price on the home. Getting an offer accepted on their home of choice. Wanting … (7 comments)
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Jerry Bronstrup
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