buyer: Downsizing and Upsizing!
- 09/19/07 02:18 PM
While some clients talk about downsizing, they still are wanting the amenities! As we mature and grow into the years of enjoyment, the thought of downsizing tends to come up as a topic. But downsizing doesn't mean giving up on the amenities of comfort, convenience and class. So what are some of these amenities your buyer may want in their dream home? Well, how about a customized exercise room. Use that spare bedroom to place that weight training equipment, the cardio machines, soft mats, surround sound and a HDTV. If you have space, how about an outdoor/indoor lap pool and hot tub, that … (10 comments)
buyer: Energy to Spare...?
- 09/18/07 03:46 PM
Tips for lowering your energy costs! With the fall approaching and then winter around the corner, what are you doing to protect your wallet and save the green backs? We could be in for a mild winter, or maybe not. At least it would be a good idea to test your heating system before the cold gets here, you don't want to wait until you need to, then don't have it. So here are some tips to consider. Clean your furnace filter - Make sure your furnace filter is clean and replaced with a new one. This is one of the most overlooked and … (12 comments)
buyer: Remodeling a Home?
- 09/13/07 04:39 PM
New versus Remodeling, some thoughts to consider! Sometimes you just like the neighborhood you live in, you really like most everything about your home other than you want a sunroom, or an extra bedroom, updated kitchen and bathrooms, etc... Well when you get the project completed, you might forget about something that could cost you more later, increasing the value of your homeowner's policy. I'm not any different than anyone else, I don't like paying more than I need to for the insurance on my home, but if you have replacement cost coverage and want to be able to repair you home if … (8 comments)
buyer: Building a New Home: Drive Up not Through!
- 04/23/07 04:43 PM
Putting in your driveway. What will it cost you? You only need 3-4 inches (thickness) of concrete to put in a good driveway at your new home. It's really fairly easy to calculate what is will cost you to put in the driveway. Here's a concrete calculator from concrete.com that will assist you with the amount of yards of concrete you will need. Concrete is sold and figured in yards, not feet, so using this calculator breaks this down for you. For instance, a 9 foot by 9 foot area, 4 inches thick equals 1 yard of concrete. You will need to call the concrete companies in … (6 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Tips: Who wants more Referrals?
- 04/22/07 06:05 PM
9 Things to Do for More Referrals I think we all want to have more quality referrals. Here are a 10 things you can try to put your referral business in a position to attract more high-quality referrals. 1. Earn the RIGHT to get referrals. Bring high value quickly to every buyer or seller and exceed your clients' expectations. Focus on the "process" not "product." Putting your buyer or seller first in the process will get them to think about the "big picture" and allow you to be referrable. 2. Focus on a client-service model. When it comes to staying in touch with your clients, don't just wing it. Have a plan you consistently use. … (4 comments)
buyer: Building a New Home: 10 Common Kitchen Mistakes
- 04/15/07 04:08 PM
10 Common Mistakes in Kitchen DesignsOne of the most popular rooms in a new home is the kitchen so it's important to get this one right. Treat yourself to a beautiful kitchen that allows functionality. 1. StorageTry to think of all the items that require extra space. The good china, containers, food storage, the broom, mop, trash, cleaners and accessories. Decide what you want to store and where you want to store them. Place storage excessible to the use of it, like the spices by the cooktop. Also, consider the size and type of appliances you will be needing, the range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, etc... 2. … (0 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Tips: Stop the Confusion
- 04/09/07 05:21 PM
Control vs Confusion How many times have you taken a buyer to multiple showings and by the time you are finished, the buyer was so confused they couldn't remember what they saw? Many of you may already practice this, however, for those that want to help the buyer and allow you to stay in control of the real estate process, try this. Once you have shown three listings, ask this question. "Now which one of these homes (or real estate properites) would be your first choice"? Then rate the properties (write it down on the listings). When you get to the next home, you would ask, "Now considering the home … (4 comments)
buyer: Building a New Home: Will the Builder Last?
- 04/07/07 02:23 PM
Is your Builder still around? Did your builder take care of you after the fact? I have talked with several real estate buyers and sellers about building a new home and one of the most common questions I get is, where to you find a builder that has a good reputation, builds a quality new home and will backup what they build! I recently heard of a builder, or should I say, General Contractor, who was building several new homes. Then in the middle of building the new homes, he ran off with the cash from the custom build jobs and left a couple from another state high … (7 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Strategies: Motivating Buyers
- 03/31/07 07:24 PM
Interested in motivating Buyers to take action? Buyers are motivated by different things in different locations. So learn to identify the factors that will motivate buyers to action and build your marketing around the specific target audience. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself about real estate buyers. The Ideal Buyer Work Sheet What demographic age group does your ideal buyer fall into? Are the buyers married? Do they have children? What income bracket does the buyer fall in? What is the buyers educational background? Have your buyers bought or sold a home before? What kind of occupation(s) does your buyer have? What is your buyer's … (5 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Tips: A House or a Home?
- 03/29/07 05:10 PM
5 Tips on Selling a Vacant House Generally speaking a vacant house takes twice as long to sell. Here are five tips on making a vacant house a home. 1. People Buy Homes, not Houses A buyer purchases a home because it "feels like home." They need to see themselves in the home you are selling. Is it warm and inviting? The buyer must feel an emotional connection in the purchase of a home. An empty room is sterile, cold and uninviting. Shouldn't it be warm and inviting?2. There Is No Frame Of Reference without Furniture Without furniture it's difficult for buyers to get the feel for the size of a room they … (7 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Investments: In or Out of Town?
- 03/28/07 04:36 PM
Real Estate Investment: Ever take a vacation and visit a timeshare (RCI or Interval International affiliates)? They put you up in either a hotel or if they are good at what they do, they put you in one of their development condos. Your obligation is to take their 90 minute tour (it's never 90 minutes) visiting their facilities, condos, amenities, etc... hoping you will like what you see and be a buyer while your emotions are high. My wife and I have taken quite a few of these tours, she dislikes them with a passion and I just can't seem to ignore them. I like to see other communities and visit areas … (4 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Strategies: Stop Calling Ads! (Strategy 5)
- 03/13/07 05:49 PM
5. STOP CALLING ADS!Whether you decide to work with me or not, pick an agent you feel comfortable with and stay with that agent if he or she is doing the job. Agents work on commission and are paid by the seller, NOT THE BUYER! I charge NOTHING for my time when I work for you. To get 100% effort from me, I have to know that you value and appreciate my work on your behalf. Get your own personal representation by using a Buyers Brokers Agreement. It is your right to have your own representation when buying a home. You … (0 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Strategies: Sell First, then Buy (Strategy 4)
- 03/13/07 05:47 PM
4. SELL FIRST, THEN BUY.If you have a house to sell, let me help you sell it before selecting a house to buy! I have seen few contingent sales work in the last 3 years, unless it's with a new home builder who has other houses to sell and can afford to put one on a contingency.Let's pretend that we go out looking for the perfect house for you. We find it and you love it! Now you have to go make an offer to the seller. You want the seller to reduce the price and wait until you sell your … (0 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Strategies: Pre-Approved vs Pre-Qualified (Strategy 1)
- 03/13/07 05:40 PM
1. DON'T GET "PREQUALIFIED"!Do you want to get the best house you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible.Price is only one bargaining chip in the negotiations, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such as the strength of the buyer or the length of escrow, are critical to a seller.In years past, I always recommended that buyers get "prequalified" by a lender. This means that you spend a few minutes on the phone with a lender who asks you a few questions. Based on the answers, … (0 comments)
buyer: Real Estate Related items: Facts about Radon
- 03/13/07 05:31 PM
Breathing Easy: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Radon This video below is provided by from the EPA web site and satisfies a long-standing need for a short visual educational tool on how to best include radon in residential real estate transactions. With a bit of light humor, the video covers the basics, including radon science, the lung cancer risk, home inspection, building a new home radon-resistant, testing and fixing a home, disclosure, state radon offices, hotline and web resources, and key radon numbers, e.g., EPA's action level and the U.S. indoor and outdoor averages. The primary audiences are home … (0 comments)
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