McAgency Laws - how about national real estate agency laws? Same laws governing our relationships with consumers from sea to shining sea? For their own protection? To make it easier for us. For...
McDonald's did it for consumers with hamburgers:
You drive up to a McDonald's anywhere in the US and you know the food will be inexpensive (cheap?), it will fill your tummy, clog your arteries and the sodium will raise your blood pressure or so I've heard.... You know the McDonald's restaurant will be relatively clean, relatively easy to get into and out and "fast."
No offense to McDonald's. I am addicted to the fat and salt.
Some blame McDonald's and other fast food for obesity.
McAgency Laws - the same agency laws across the US
A recent "brouhaha" over a featured post brought up a real estate subject that gets my adrenalin pumping for some reason, agency. *I told Gregory Bain in the comments on a Members Only post that I did not think we should discuss agency on ActiveRain because we are each subject to the laws of our own state. What is there to debate? My state does it right, yours does not? It's interesting to think about transaction brokerage.... to know that "O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A" did away with agency... but I really need to know Ohio's laws (that's just 'Agency relationships permitted' there's lots more!) and follow them.
Agency discussions among real estate practitioners often get messy in my experience. Some real estate licensees get real self righteous about their business model as it relates to agency and trash other business models in their zeal.
Please vote in the poll.
Are consumers clamoring for a federal agency law? Are consumer groups... those groups who know what is best for consumers? Should the federal government take real estate agency away from the states? Why? Because RESPA, HUD etc. are federal ....
The idea of McAgency Laws was inspired by Gregory Bain in New Jersey.
I really, really want this post to NOT be Members Only but I am following the ActiveRain guidelines (bottom of each page here.) * I believe I can tell you what I said in a Members Only post, but quoting others is against ActiveRain guidelines.
An agency discussion with others in the real estate industry:
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I remember the movie "War of the Roses" sad, sad movie...
Myrl Jeffcoat of Great West GMAC (soon to be Real Living I assume) wrote this post to consumers in her market Sacramento California but it is of course probably universally applicable. This is a "Re-Blog."
In Central Ohio with relatively low housing costs, the
"Current real estate market conditions have some divorcing couples looking to separate their lives, but realizing they can't afford to live apart until their home is sold."
is probably a problem for fewer couples. Still ideas worth sharing.
Hard economic times often take a toll on families, marriages and relationships. Real Estate Professionals are increasingly hearing of a trend - which may remind folks of the movie, "War of the Roses."
Current real estate market conditions have some divorcing couples looking to separate their lives, but realizing they can't afford to live apart until their home is sold.
Unlike a few years ago, when many homeowners had loads of equity to share, and really good credit, current times are providing many glimpses of reversal of fortune.
If you are one of those couples, and need to continue co-habiting until you get the house sold, and shore up your financial situation better, there are things you can do to make life a little easier for yourselves in the interim.
It is also important to understand that staying together can actually have a positive effect on marketing your home. Home Buyers have become quite sophisticated in recent years, and have a knack for sniffing out signs of Sellers in distress. Seeing that a couple continues to be together in a home can remove a bit of the appearance of distress - even if it is painful for you!
If you are a divorcing couple and find yourself in a forced cohabitation situation until your home sells, there are a few things that you can do to make the experience a little easier.
1) The two of you should sit down and discuss your situation as peacefully as possible. Perhaps putting yourselves into a mindset that you will continue as roommates for a few months until the house is sold. You are together in the house in the physical sense - even though the emotional sense has changed.
(2) Negotiate with each other the mortgage payments, utilities, and other household expenses, and address the duties for upkeep. Doing this early on, will help alleviate problems from popping up in the midst of this living arrangement - which weren't addressed early on.
(3) If there are children in the home, please put the children and their well being first and paramount in your consideration. Doing so, will help you focus on things more important than your own discomfort. If the children suffer less distress, it will be easier for all of you.
With a little thought and consideration, you can be successful in selling your home, and making what could be a bad situation work well, and to your benefit.
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Sunny 95 and some other radio stations don't think so.
As the signs as you enter Westerville say Benjamin R. Handy wrote 'Darling Nelly Gray.' Most people today are probably more familiar with another song written by Hanby, 'Up On The Housetop' a Christmas song. The Ohio Historical Society site for Hanby House in Westerville says the song was originally called 'Santa Claus.'
Hanby House - 160 W. Main Street Westerville Ohio is owned by the Ohio Historical Society and operated by the Westerville Historical Society.
I think I always sang the song, "Up on the Rooftop"
'Up On The Housetop'
"Up on the housetop, reindeer pause Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa, fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut her eyes Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks Also a ball and a whip that cracks Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick"
Westerville - 'Up On The Housetop' - Benjamin R. Hanby
I believe Hanby left Westerville and moved to Chicago where he died in his early 30's. I think Hanby was living in Chicago when he wrote 'Up On The Housetop" but I could be wrong. Hanby is obviously still Westerville's favorite son to have his name on the sign as you enter the city after all these years.
The underground railroad history is an important part of Westerville's history. The song 'Darling Nelly Gray' is about a runaway slave headed for freedom and his love, Nelly Gray, a slave who had been sold away the night before their wedding.
Westerville - 'Up On The Housetop' - today's Christmas decorations
If you hear the song on the radio, remember it was written by Benjamin R. Hanby.
If you see a sleigh on a Central Ohio roof or "housetop" or a Santa Claus strapped to the Chimney (have you read John Grisham's 'Skipping Christmas'...? I think they were strapping snowmen to their chimney... not Santa Claus) If you see Christmas decorations on Central Ohio 'housetops' think of Benjamin Hanby who was a Westerville resident once upon a time.
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Single family home sales for the City of Powell. Homes in unicoprporated areas, Shawnee Hills, or the City of Columbus with a Powell mailing address are not included in this data or the graph showing Powell single family home inventory for the past 15 months.
Powell in Southern Delaware County is in the Olentangy local school district along with the Lewis Center area and more.
This data is for single family homes in Powell only! It does not include condominiums.
Powell homes for sale - a market report through October 2009 98 homes for sale 15 homes sold in October 2009 6.5 months of inventory based on sales
19% less homes for sale than a year ago. 51.5% less months of inventory (based on closed Sales) in comparison to October 2008
Powell home prices - October 2009
Average active price $440,000 Average sale price $322,000
Powell homes for sale - neighborhoods
Ashmoore, Golf Village, Grandshire, Lakes of Powell, Murphy Park, Powell Place, The Chase, The Retreat, Woods of Powell South, Woods of Sawmill and many more.
+66.7% home sales in October 2009 over October 2008 Average sale price $322,000 Median price $310,000
Powell home sales - October 2009
There were homes sold in the Ashmoore, Daventry Pakr, Grandshire, Lakes of Powell, Liberty Ridge, Murphy's Park, Olentangy Ridge, The Retreat and Woods of Powell neighborhoods in the month of October 2009.
These are all single family homes only! Previous monthly reports were single family and condominiums combined. The graph here is only single family for all 15 months. We can create separate graphs and data now for single family and condominiums.
I am thrilled with this change in Trendgraphix.
Data published November 2009, based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS® at the end of October 2009. TrendGraphix reports presented are based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor their MLS (multiple listing service ) guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Only Real Living HER agents are authorized to use Trendgraphix in Central Ohio.
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That number is subject to change. The Real Living HER Open House list link is to the open houses on my website. On my website all the open houses are presented by me, but there is information about who the listing agent is and who is hosting the open house.
The list is in real time, it is an archive. You will always see the current list.
The Real Living HER Open House list is on most Real Living HER agent's website.
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Westerville homes for sale - November 2009 brought to you by Maureen McCabe
These are homes in Westerville schools so in addition to homes in the City of Westerville this includes homes in the City of Columbus, the Village of Minerva Park and unincorporated areas. The Westerville School District is in both Franklin and Delaware Counties.
These are single family homes only.
Westerville homes for sale - a market report for October 2009
373 homes for sale 94 homes sold in October 2009 4.0 months of inventory based on sales
-31.9% for sale than a year ago. -56% months of inventory (based on closed Sales) in comparison to October 2008
Average Westerville home active price $266,000 Average Weseterville home sale price $194,000
Westerville homes for sale - neighborhoods
Blendon Township neighborhoods like Glengary Heights, Glengary woods, Hamstead, Huber Ridge (are Huber Ridge and Huber Village the same thing? I see both in MLS... then again I see Huber Heights as subdivision name for a home in Westerville schools and while it's catchy it's the name of a city near Dayton) Sunbury Woods and more in Westerville schools are on the market now.
There are homes for sale in City of Columbus neighborhoods like Blendon Estates, Brandywine Meadows, Tanager Woods, Westerford Village, Westerville Woods, Woods at Blendon, Woodstream and others in the Westerville School District.
Homes in the City of Westerville in neighborhoods such as Annehurst, Brookstone, County Line Acres, Heritage Estates, Hills & Dales, Landings at Hoover, Mariners Cove, Olde Mill, Spring Grove, Woodlake Colony and many more are available now.
Genoa Township neighborhoods like Augusta Woods, Blackhawk Forest, Eagle Trace, Highland Lakes, Medallion, Park Bend, Shellbark Ridge, Sherbrook and others are among the Westerville area homes for sale.
The Village of Minerva Park really does not have subdivsions but 5 homes in the village sold in October including one that had been on the market since 2006 (taken off the market for a very short time so unfortunately, it shows it sold in 15 days not 900 days.
City of Westerville neigborhoods including:
Annehurst Millstone Creek "Olde" Westerville Spring Grove Village of Westbury Windsor Bay
Data published November 2009, based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS® at the end of October 2009. TrendGraphix reports presented are based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor their MLS (multiple listing service ) guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Only Real Living HER agents are authorized to use Trendgraphix in Central Ohio. These are single family homes only, earlier months single family and condominium were combined. The 15 months shown in the graph here are single family only.
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This is great advice for home buyers. In Central Ohio you are usually not exposed to the listing agents at showings, unless you go through an open house. Thanks to Judy for allowing it to be Re-Blogged.
When I am working with Buyer's, I explain all of the benefits of working with a Buyer's Agent. I also warn them that they should NOT disclose any personal information or express too much interest or enthusiasm when touring a property, especially when the Listing Agent is present.
I tell them to put on their "poker face" and to be the one asking the questions, not answering them. Afterall, you chose to tour the house and would like to learn more about the property and area. There is no need to talk about why or when you are moving, or where you are moving from. You are not there to be interviewed or to bond with the Listing Agent, right? Please do not forget your manners, there is no need to be rude or afraid to speak with the Listing Agent. Just try not to reveal anything that could impact your future negotiating power. If you do not understand what I mean, then we will go over it again. After all, I will be representing you as a Buyer's Agent. I am working on YOUR behalf, not for the Listing Agent or Seller. Keep in mind, that a good Listing Agent is watching your every move, asking questions when they can, listening to what you say, and searching for clues to your interest in the property.
A good initial approach is to be inquisitive, polite and respectful, but most importantly be careful with what you say and how you act in front of the Listing Agent. Try not to be too enthusiastic or critical, especially if you are interested in the property. If you are overly enthusiastic in front of the Listing Agent, you MAY have revealed too much, and they will be prepared to call your bluff on your offer. They will know that your actions or conversation indicated that "this is the one!" Hold your cards emotions close to your vest, find out what similar properties are selling for (Buyer's Agent will help here) and play it through. In the fine art of negotiating, you need to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, and know when to run. Put on your poker face! The end result should be, you bought the house you wanted at a fair (or better) price.
You win!
Call on Judy Jennings for all your real estate needs. I proudly serve Plymouth county, Barnstable county and part of Bristol county in Massachusetts.
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Worthington Ohio homes for sale brought to you by Maureen McCabe of Real Living HER.
These single family homes are in the City of Worthington. Well ....the City of Worthington and Village of Riverlea. The Columbus Board of Realtors MLS area lumps them together. MLS areas go away soon.
Homes for sale in the Worthington School District a market report November 2009 includes Worthington, Riverlea, City of Columbus homes and homes in Worthington schools in unincorporated areas (townships.) The Ohio school districts existed long before much of this area was developed or annexed.
Worthington Ohio homes for sale - a market report 70 homes for sale 17 homes sold in October 2009 4.1 months of inventory based on sales
-15.7% for sale than a year ago. -50.6% months of inventory (based on closed Sales) in comparison to October 2008
Average active price $311,000 Average sale price $258,000
Worthington Ohio homes for sale - neighborhoods
The 4.1 months of inventory includes homes in City of Worthington neighborhoods such as Colonial Hills, Elmwood, Medick Estates, Northigh Acres, Old Worthington, Olentangy Hills, Plesenton, Potters Creek and Worthington Estates. There are homes on the market in the Village of Riverlea included in the 70 homes for sale.
These are all single family homes only! Previous monthly reports were single family and condominiums combined. The graph here is only single family for all months. We can create separate graphs and data now for single family and condominiums. I am happy about this change with Trendgraphix.
Data published November 2009, based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS® at the end of October 2009. TrendGraphix reports presented are based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor their MLS (multiple listing service ) guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Only Real Living HER agents are authorized to use Trendgraphix in Central Ohio. Have I mentioned these are single family homes only!
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Why II? This is a "do over" I did Worthington homes for Sale November 2009 on Tuesday... or was it Wednesday? I realized on Thursday night that there are a bunch of improvements on the TrendGraphix site where we (Real Living HER agents) can make the graphs and dissect the data. I can do just single family now or just condominium NOW. Hooray. It makes more sense to me in many Central Ohio communities.
Both the original and the "do over" are the Worthington School District so the graph is for homes in the City of Worthington, City of Columbus, the Village of Riverlea and homes in unincorporated areas (townships), the common denominator is the homes are in Worthington schools!
Worthington homes for sale - November 2009 the original including condominiums. Compare the market reports and you will see there are itty, bitty differences in the averages. I thought lumping them together muddied the reports in many Central Ohio areas.
Worthington homes for sale - a market report for single family homes
212 homes for sale 50 homes sold in October 2009 4.7 months of inventory based on sales
-31.2% for sale than a year ago. -34.4% months of inventory (based on closed Sales) in comparison to October 2008
Average active price $282,000 Average sale price $226,000
Worthington homes for sale - neighborhoods in the Worthington School District
The 4.2 months of inventory includes homes in City of Worthington neighborhoods such as Colonial Hills, Elmwood, Medick Estates, Northigh Acres, Old Worthington, Olentangy Hills, Plesanton, Potters Creek and Worthington Estates.
Worthington area homes for sale include homes in City of Columbus neighborhoods including Brookside Woods,Carriage Oaks, Lakes of Worthington, Lazelle Wood, Lindsey Woods, Oldestone Crossing, Olentangy Highbluffs, Olentangy Highlands, Stilson Highlands, Stilson Village, Summerwood, The Sanctuary,Western Hills,Westworth Village, Worthington Highlands,Worthington Park, Worthington Ravine,Worthingview, Worthingwoods and more.
There are single family homes on the market in the Village of Riverlea and in unincorporated areas (townships) including homes in the Brookside Estates and Worthington Hills neighborhoods.
Data published November 2009, based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS® at the end of October 2009. TrendGraphix reports presented are based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor their MLS (multiple listing service ) guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Only Real Living HER agents are authorized to use Trendgraphix in Central Ohio. Again this report is only single family homes, if you look at market reports published here previously they are single family and condo combined. The graph here shows the inventory for just single family homes!
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This graph represents the inventory of homes with an address that is Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Lewis Center is in the Olentangy Local School District.
A big change from previous months? This is just single family homes! Hallelujah!
Lewis Center homes for sale a market report
165 homes for sale 26 homes sold in October 2009 6.3 months of inventory based on sales
Average active price $324,000 Average sale price $257,000
-17.5% for sale than a year ago. -43.2% months of inventory (based on closed Sales) in comparison to October 2008
Lewis Center homes for sale - neighborhoods
The current inventory of homes for sale in Lewis Center include homes in Abby Knoll, Avonlea, Cross Creek, Estates of Glen Oak, Estates of Walker Woods, Estates of Woodstone, Glen Oak, Hidden Cove, Little Bear Village, Marners Watch, McCammon Chase, McCammon Estates, Northpoint Meadows, Oak Creek, Olde State Farms, Oldefield Estates, Olentangy Glade, Olentangy Meadows, Parkshore, The Shores, Village at Alum Creek, Village at Olentangy Meadows, Walker Woods, Willow Springs,Wilshire, Wynstone and other neighborhoods.,
Data published November 2009, based on data available from the Columbus Board of REALTORS® at the end of October 2009. TrendGraphix reports presented are based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors. According to Trendgraphix neither CBR nor their MLS (multiple listing service ) guarantee or are in anyway responsible for its accuracy. "Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed." Only Real Living HER agents are authorized to use Trendgraphix in Central Ohio.
The data and graph represent ONLY single family homes. Previously Trendgraphix lumped single family and condominium homes together! I can still pull the information together but can also break it out by type and so much more to show trends in sales, inventory, days on market...
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