So Where Does All that Commission Go Anyway??? - 01/28/11 12:34 PM
It's not uncommon to be asked by a potential seller if I will reduce my commission, especially in cases where this individual will also be using my services to purchase a new home. And oh, how I used to cringe when that question would arise. But having been in the business for a few years now and gaining a clear understanding of the time, effort, and manpower it takes to get a house sold, I've learned that saying "no" really isn't so hard after all.
So where does all that commission go?

OFFICE -- rent, electricity, phones, computers, copy machine, … (9 comments)

What is it Worth to You to Be Able to Move On? - 01/21/11 08:13 AM
I recently received an offer on one of my past listings from a "protected buyer." The sellers are no longer together but are still tied to one another because of this house.
Both told me individually that it's time to move on -- that they needed to be done with this. I could hear in each of their voices the "wear and tear" this house was putting on them. You can't help but feel for them.

The parties in the transaction were far apart on the price, and it was easy to see why. It's simply a difference in perspective. … (10 comments)

Use your iPhone or Android to Find Your Dream Home! - 01/17/11 06:19 PM
Wondering what other handy use you can make of your iPhone or Android? How about search for your dream home?!

Shorewest, Realtors® just released an Android application and updated the iPhone application. The app allows you to:
search for a location (Android GPS required) search for active and sold listings & open houses check out recently viewed homes sync "MyShorewest" profile search for agents by name save your favorite properties          The free application is available through the ‘Market' on your Android-powered device and on iTunes  http://www.apple.com/itunes/?cid=OAS-US-DOMAINS-itunes.com for your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Just another great tool to help make … (1 comments)

Port Washington Charmer is Available! - 01/11/11 03:55 PM
 
LOOKING TO HAVE SOME CHARM IN YOUR LIFE?
Just step inside this updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath cream city brick home, priced at $179,000,and you'll see it all around.
 

 
 
Warm and gleaming rosewood hardwood floors flow throughout the living and dining rooms.
 
 
 
 

 
 
The newer eat-in kitchen, with an exposed brick wall, has a handy pantry and easy access to the back yard and garage.
 
 
 
 

 
 
The upper level has been completely redone with new carpet, walls, fixtures and 6-panel doors. Each bedroom closet makes great use … (1 comments)

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2011 -- Wisconsin Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors - 01/11/11 03:21 PM

Effective February 1, 2011, all single-family and two-family homes in the state of Wisconsin will be required to have a carbon monoxide detector installed. This law was signed by former Governor Jim Doyle on March 10, 2010. (All existing multi-family structures were required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed effective April 1, 2010.)
What is carbon monoxide? It is an invisible, odorless, poisonous gas that cannot be detected by humans, but can cause death within a few minutes. It is oftentimes called "the silent killer," causing more than 2000 deaths each year.
This new law requires one detector to be … (2 comments)

 
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Author Bio: Peggy Wester has had her real estate license since 2002. She helps buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale of their residential homes, primarily in Ozaukee and Washington counties.

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