Home Selling Staging Tips - First Impression Is Key - 02/25/09 09:24 PM
HOME EXTERIOR CAN BE CRUCIAL TO SELLING
When staging a home, we stress the importance of making a postive first impression. While the entryway or first room that a buyer sees upon entering is important, the most overlooked area is the exterior and doorway. Let us explain why this is so critical to your efforts in selling your home.
WILL YOUR EXTERIOR "WOW" A BUYER?

To begin, let's assume that a buyer saw pictures of your home on line and couldn't wait to see it in person. As a seller, this is the golden opportunity that you have been waiting for. You now have one chance to … (4 comments)

Solon Ohio Bank Owned Homes - 02/25/09 01:30 PM
Solon Ohio Bank Owned Homes
Much has been written about the rising number of foreclosures around the nation and especially in the Cleveland real estate market. While there are a ton of foreclosed homes located within the City of Cleveland, the local suburbs certainly all have their fair share of bank owned homes as well.
Here is a partial list of all Solon Ohio bank owned homes. *Indicates pre-foreclosure or estate sale. Current list price is given along with the most recent sales history, if available:
 
 ADDRESS                          LIST PRICE                PRIOR SALE
 
While many Solon Ohio bank owned homes have sold in recent months, there … (0 comments)

Solon Ohio - A Special Community - 02/21/09 09:28 AM
Solon has been ranked the #1 Suburb in the area by Cleveland Magazine for the last two years. While Solon's reputation locally is well-known, Solon is also gaining attention nationwide as well.  In 2005, the city was listed by Money Magazine as forty second in its list of "Best Places to Live."  Here is a highlight of  features that make Solon an appealing place to live and work and why it is a very popular starting point for those re-locating to the area.
 
SCHOOLS 
 

Since a community is often judged on the quality of its schools, the Solon School system … (0 comments)

Solon Real Estate- Bi-Monthly Marketing Report February 2009 - 02/19/09 08:02 PM
After seeing the snowiest month on record in January, with relatively strong sales, the weather has been a non-factor here in February. The warmer weather has had little effect so far, as market activity has tapered off a bit, but we are only half way through the month.
At the midway point here in February, 9 homes have gone under contract and 5 homes have officially sold. Here is a list of all homes that recently went under contract along with their final list price.
 
Summary: With so much uncertainty in the market, there are still a lot of buyers on the sidelines just waiting for … (4 comments)

The First Step To Buying a Home - Get Pre-Approved For A Loan - 02/19/09 11:51 AM
With talks of low interest rates, tax credits, and favorable home prices, many people here in the Cleveland metropolitan area are beginning to think about buying a home.  Whether you are buying your first home, you are a move-up buyer, or are downsizing, having your finances in order is the essential first step prior to beginning your home search.
Many people, especially first time buyers, begin the process of buying a home by looking at homes, not only on the Internet, but also in person. While looking at homes is fun and exciting and certainly a big part of the home … (8 comments)

Home Staging and Why It Is Imporant To Today's Sellers - 02/16/09 08:25 PM
What is Home Staging?
According to Wikepedia, Home staging is officially defined as the act of preparing a private residence prior to going up for sale in the real estate marketplace.
In simplistic terms, staging a home to sell is simply un-decorating, or depersonalizing a home so it will appeal to the masses. It sounds so simple yet many home owners don't do a very good job of putting their home on the market in ideal selling condition for many reasons.
To begin, people have a tough time detaching themselves from their home because of the great pride they have in … (4 comments)

Solon Real Estate- Monthly Marketing Report January 2009 - 02/09/09 07:47 AM
Solon Real Estate - Monthly Marketing Report January 2009
 
January was one of the snowiest months in Cleveland history as we received over 40" of snow. In addition, temperatures plummeted to a near record low of -13 in the middle of the month.
Despite the weather, the Solon real estate market fared pretty well. Specifically, 9 homes officially sold last month compared with 13 sales in January 2008. However, a real indication of buyer activity is better measured by the fact that 19 homes went under contact in January. While most of these homes haven't transferred, it is important to note that … (6 comments)

Solon Real Estate - Solon Luxury Home Market Summary - 2008 - 02/02/09 09:54 AM
Solon Real Estate - Solon Luxury Home Market Summary - 2008

SOLON LUXURY HOME STATISTICS 2008
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 Average List Price...................... .............................$703,164
Average Sale Price...................................................$664,140
 
 
Most Expensive Home Sold........................................$985,000
Average Sale Price per Square Foot.................................151.07
 
 
Average House Size (square feet)....................................4473
 
 
Average Days on Market...............................................120 
Total Sold..................................................................49
 
 
PRICE BAND COMPARISONS
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Luxury homes SOLD from $500,000 - $599,000........................16
 
Luxury homes SOLD from $600,000 - $699,000.........................17
 
Luxury homes SOLD from $700,000 - $799,000.........................10
 
Luxury homes SOLD from $800,000 - $899,000..........................5
 
Luxury homes SOLD from $900,000 and up...............................1
 
 
 
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Cleveland Area Luxury Home Marketing Group Created - 02/01/09 12:48 PM
THE SCHUMAN TEAM HELPS TO CREATE NEW LUXURY HOME MARKETING GROUP
In the late fall of 2007, The Schuman Team, Amy and Dan Schuman, and 11 other agents at Keller Williams Realty Greater Cleveland created a remarkable concept to help sellers of luxury homes in the Greater Cleveland marketplace.
This Luxury Home Division is the first of it's kind in the area and is the brain child of a handful of Keller Williams agents who individually cater to the needs of the Cleveland area luxury home market. While hiring a single agent or traditional "team" to sell a home is standard … (9 comments)

 
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