listing your home: Marketing for a Realtor - 07/18/11 02:27 PM
Marketing for a Realtor. This means more than just a pretty face on a card stating I am number 1!  Call Me!

If you’re looking for a competitive advantage to get ahead, this is it. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 90 percent of real estate agents don’t have a blog. Browse the web, put on your creative-thinking cap and begin generating valuable content. The key is VALUABLE. Active Rain is perfect for new bloggers to read other blogs and share their wealth of knowledge. Once the content is there, your blog will acquire a following and you’ll soon … (8 comments)

listing your home: Home Not selling~Now What? - 05/23/11 09:40 AM
Here are things to think about if your home is not selling.1. The Photos aren't exciting~ in fact they are drab and uninviting. 90% of home buyers start on line looking at homes. If your pictures aren't making a statement they will pass your home over. Think quality.This is a picture of a condo for sale in Chicago. You can see the details of the wood flooring and the awesome view.2. There is no "Wow" factor. Today's buyer is savvy and the homes that look closer to a model home sell quicker and for more money.  Your Realtor can give you … (16 comments)

listing your home: What makes residents of a City Happy? NEW BRITISH NEWS! - 04/29/11 05:01 PM
The British have been in the news lately. This does not particulary interest me ( sorry) however, this study from a team of British specialists who span a variety of disciplines from psychology, psychotherapy to economics who took on  an unusual social experiment does.What makes residents of a city happy?During the British experiment in Slough, which is a commuter belt town, 22 miles from the center of London, they discovered  what they called the 10 “seeds of happiness”. Ten things which when you do them all regularly will not only improve your life in your community but will make you happy and content .What are they … (2 comments)

listing your home: Goodbye Green Shag! Floor the Competition! - 04/07/11 10:01 AM
 
 
 
Floor the Competition
 
 
When people enter your home they usually look down before up, so that first step is vital for attracting a homebuyer and making a great first impression. This is one reason why more people are installing hardwood floors in their homes.  

Hardwood flooring enhances the look of any room and can create a classic ambiance that will beautify the interior design of your home. Real Estate agents agree that homes with wood floors hold their value better, sell faster and for higher prices.
 
 

Last year, 99 percent of … (2 comments)

listing your home: Remember Price Right When Selling Your Home! - 03/22/11 03:42 PM
             Home Not Selling? It’s Not Personal, It might be Price

 
Home sellers face a new reality as they look to move up, down, in or out of their American dream in today’s housing market. Homeowners, particularly those who purchased their homes within the last six years, often find their options limited by a lack of equity. Those who can sell are sometimes shocked by deflated home values and find it difficult to adjust to today’s reality. Not an easy pill to swallow as I find out during listing presentations daily.

First, decide … (6 comments)