las vegas real estate agents: Real Estate Interest Remains Amid Tough News - 05/23/08 12:03 PM
Even in the midst of so much negative housing news, Internet leads keep on rolling in. Las Vegas real estate agent web sites continue to receive a steady flow of interest from buyers, sellers, and renters. Clients tend to be reluctant to act quickly but they are interested. Investors are nosing around. New city residents want to know how the market is. People are anxious to buy or sell properties but they are holding out until the news shifts. Oddly enough, economy and mortgage pressures are not detouring many. There remains a steady desire to engage and own. There is likely … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Golf Courses and Real Estate - 04/22/08 09:20 AM
Las Vegas is awesome for golf. World-class courses dot the valley. Ample warm weather and golf culture enable residents of all levels of expertise to play.Las Vegas real estate has grown up around these courses. Well-kept greens, water features, social status all drive owners to buy near courses. One of the best benefits of living near a golf course is that it tends to draw a certain crowd, a crowd that doesn't want trouble and who respects the area.A story in MSNBC related about how a golf course transformed a "blighted neighborhood" into a respected community.Talk to Las Vegas real estate … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas State Law Supercedes Home Owners Association Bylaws - 04/11/08 11:25 AM
According to an article in the Las Vegas RJ, Nevada state law supercedes association bylaws whenever there is a conflict. Conflicts often arise regarding budget, rights, and other accepted bylaws. HOA bylaws are typically established by a builder but accepted and maintained by the residents of the community. In Las Vegas communities HOAs are common, especially in newer neighborhoods.Many appreciate HOAs and some don't. The benefit to Las Vegas real estate is buyers can find what they want. A Las Vegas real estate agent or Realtor can help you determine whether a community has an HOA or not.
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las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Real Estate Agency as Protection - 04/04/08 10:08 AM
Las Vegas real estate agency is when a real estate broker or salesperson provides services of representation for a client attempting or succeeding in the purchase of Las Vegas real estate. Las Vegas real estate agents are bound by law as well as a code of ethics to provide services within limits set forth by the state and Board of Realtors®. The fiduciary responsibility is to protect the client and others involved in the transaction. For example: unsuspecting clients may be duped without honest and trusted representation.
Buyers and sellers of Las Vegas real estate seek out representation for the same reasons … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Communities - 04/02/08 10:59 PM
Las Vegas real estate has seen a huge increase in appreciation in recent years. New home values and resale home values alike have gained tremendously. Land prices have increased a great deal as well. So, many ask, "what is Las Vegas like as a community?" Many imagine The Strip as the way of the city. Many picture glitz, glamour, gaming, and excitement 24x7, 365 days a year. For some, that is true. The Las Vegas community provides residents with whatever they look for. If a resident wants constant excitement there is plenty of it. On the other hand, if one wants … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors Urges Buyers to Buy - 03/04/08 09:37 AM
The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors® (GLVAR) suggests that now is the time to buy. They offer up their possition paper as direction to qualified purchasers.The GLVAR is the association for Las Vegas real estate agents. Agents are required to follow the code of ethics and hold themselves to a higher standard. Whole real estate teams and brokerages follow these standards.The GLVAR also follows the real estate market in the valley and offers tips and indicators to the public to help them make informed decisions.The position paper suggests the following:
"Mortgage interest rates remain at historically low levels, effectively lowering the … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: National Association of Realtors® Helps Protect Home Ownership - 02/29/08 10:19 AM
The National Association of Realtors® has witnessed many problems for Americans who are in trouble with their homeloans. They are being taken advantage of and NAR has called for increased funding and financial assistance, counseling, and assistance. Some scammers are taking advantage of those who have their equity in their home and are in a tight position. They become easy targets and if they are not properly educated about options and assistance available to them, they may succome to poor offers.A key to protection is to find a quality Realtor®. Las Vegas Realtors® are Las Vegas real estate agents who belong … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Association of Realtors Reports on Home Statistics - 02/25/08 10:10 AM
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports both the number of homes and the median prices of those homes dropped last month. That's no surprise to many who are growing used to the trend spoken of consistently in the press.
"The National Association of Realtors said Monday that sales of single-family homes and condominiums dropped by 0.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.89 million units, the slowest sales pace on records going back to 1999.
The median price of a home sold in January slid to $201,100, a drop of 4.6 percent from a year ago."
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las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Home Buying Strategies - 02/05/08 09:42 AM
Home inventories in Las Vegas remain high and many buyers are negotiating great deals. Las Vegas real estate grew in value tremendously in recent years. Like the rest of the nation, those values softened some and savvy investors, whether residents or not, have made their move.However, not all sellers are motivated to negotiate price on their Las Vegas homes. Some don't need to sell but would if they could. They tend to have other options like renting out the property or living in it temporarily. Finding the right property to negotiate on takes some skill. Find a Las Vegas real estate … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas MLS System Updated - 01/29/08 10:11 AM
In recent months the Las Vegas MLS Search system was enhanced for Realtors in the valley. Real estate agents are able to generate more accurate searches and pull better reports for clients.The home search is challenging for many buyers. It has become difficult for some to sift through the thousands of homes to find the right one to purchase. A good real estate agent will help narrow down the options that don't fit and put clients in front of great homes.If you're looking for a home of any sort in Las Vegas check out this free look at the multiple listing … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Not All Fixer-Uppers Are Built the Same - 12/18/07 11:56 AM
Many potential home buyers in Las Vegas are holding out to the last minute to time a market direction change just right. Some of them are losing out on great opportunities now, but that's not the point of this article.Many have invested in foreclosures and fixer-uppers. Some are striking amazing deals, even in a tough market. However, the truly business savvy will win out. At times, the cheapest, seemingly best deal isn't always what it seems. Some properties require the skills of experienced handymen and contractors. First time home buyers and investors should be very careful about "a great deal". It … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Real Estate Team Cares for Clients - 11/27/07 10:09 AM
Buying a Las Vegas Home can be very gratifying for anyone looking to make this oasis their home. To ensure a smooth home buying process it is important to work with Las Vegas Realtors who know and understand your situation and needs. Not only do your real estate agents need to understand your needs they also should have a clear understanding of the Las Vegas market and the homes that are available. The Hildreth Barnhill real estate team prides themselves in all of these aspects and our clients have responded favorably. The Hildreth Barnhill Team is organized, educated, responsive, professional, and … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: New GLVAR President Expresses Optimism for Las Vegas Housing Market - 11/13/07 10:05 AM
Congrats to Patty Kelly, the new GLVAR president. She has been in real estate for some 30 years. Her biggest challenge for this coming year: how the public sees the Las Vegas housing market. Real estate has suffered some in recent months, which is a good thing for those who are making purchases. They are getting great values. However, many are hesitant because of news surrounding housing in general. Among other Realtors in the area she sees a much different view:
"Las Vegas has a strong and diversified economy and we remain one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. We will … (1 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: National Realtor Convention in Las Vegas - Nov 13-16 - 11/06/07 09:24 AM
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is holding its annual convention. It will be held in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Some 30,000 Realtors are expected to visit the event.It is entitled "No Limits" and will have hundreds of programs, networking opportunities, cutting edge technology, and more. It is supposed to help us achieve limitless business growth, limitless fun, and limitless opportunity.There are supposed to be some 700 exhibitors on site to answer questions, sell their products, etc.It will run from Tuesday through Friday at the Venitian.You can expect to see quite a handful of Las Vegas real … (2 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Board of Realtors Donates to the California Board - 11/06/07 09:13 AM
The fires in California have sparked considerable aid contributions from many groups. The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) has donated to the California Association of Realtors disaster relief fund. Las Vegas Realtors are supportive of the restoration. Most of us can only imagine what it might be like to lose everything. It is good to help out.This is the second recent donation. In August the board also donated to the South Tahoe Association to help out.Supposedly, if you would like to donate to help out, there are numbers and addresses to contact or send donations.
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las vegas real estate agents: Real Estate Agency in Las Vegas - 10/15/07 10:42 AM
Buyers and sellers of Las Vegas real estate seek out representation for the same reasons someone expected in trial seeks out a lawyer. They seek expertise and aid in finding a home, preparing a home, marketing a home correctly, and putting together the appropriate paperwork. There are many aspects to a real estate transaction. In fact, most people who are professional investors will use agents because of the complexities that can arise as well as the fact that they don't want to have countless hours tied up in the sale.Las Vegas buyers and sellers should search out an agent who is … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Troubles Selling a Las Vegas Home? - 10/01/07 10:09 AM
Many Las Vegas homes are just sitting and sellers are wondering why. Ask some questions that will help you get the best market value for your home.Is Your Las Vegas Home Priced Correctly?The Las Vegas market will determine how much your house will sell for. In the end it will sell for what a buyer will pay for it. Your emotion and what you think your home is worth don't necessarily equate to the actual selling price. You can't "give your home away" if no one is willing to take it. A good agent will sell the house for as much … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Get Full Las Vegas Market Value - 09/26/07 10:35 AM
It is critical that you set your Las Vegas home's price correctly. Most buyer activity occurs during the first 4 to 8 weeks that a home is on the market. The last thing you want is for your overpriced home to grow stale on the market. You may have to sell it for even less than if you would have priced it correctly in the first place.
Las Vegas agents compete for the right to help you sell your property. Many of them will over promise and under deliver. They will promise you whatever price you want to hear so they … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Minorities No Longer a Niche - 07/13/07 11:45 AM
Real Estate Magazine recently wrote an article claiming that "within the next five to 10 years minorities - the majority of them Hispanic - could account for up to 60% of all first-time home purchases." In fact, by 2050, as much as half of the country's population will be non-caucasian. Many of the residents will not speak english and will come from different cultures and backgrounds.Real estate agents must be prepared to change their services and in some cases their communication methods to account for varied languages (i.e. spanish real estate agent web site). Agents who are most versatile will gain … (4 comments)

las vegas real estate agents: Las Vegas Agency Code Changed - 07/13/07 11:10 AM
Several changes have recently be made to the Las Vegas real estate agent code: NRS 645. One of these changes was an actual definition of "agency": a relationship between a principal and an agent arising out of a brokerage agreement whereby the agent is engaged to do certain acts on behalf of the principal in dealings with a third party. Other changes have also been made for clarification, etc.Another change, of several, was that a client can waive the duty to present all offers with informed, written consent. That will cut out the presentation of low ball or rediculous offers if … (3 comments)

 

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