Cedar Rapids Real Estate

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Don't get inflicted with FIRST TIME HOME BUYER-itis"

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:34:11 -0700

Don't get inflicted with "First Time Home Buyer-itis."

In our 11th year of helping home buyers purchase their first home in the Cedar Rapids real estate market, almost every time the buyer will get 'the disease." It is a form of buyers remorse based on fear. (False Evidence Appearing Real)

Sometimes the reluctance to go ahead with the purchase comes during or after the deal is being negotiated. Sometimes it comes after the home inspection, when the buyer finds out that the house isn't "perfect." Because first time home buyers look at lower end homes the houses need a little work. This should be looked at as a way of gaining a little sweat equity and an opportunity. Your Realtor and a home inspector can help you decide what a red flag is.

By purchasing a year long home warranty, this can help ease your fears too. Many times we negotiate this for our buyers and have the seller pay for it.

Parents and friends are the biggest reason that we have seen who give the first time home buyer their "fuel" for fear. Sometimes it seems that the parents look at their role as being the "protectors" and no matter how great that first home is it going to get scrutinized beyond belief so to solidify their role to the buyer. "Good thing you didn't buy that one. I saved you!"

"First Time Home Buyer-itis" will happen to you, it's just a matter of when. What should you do to prepare for it? Here is our checklist:

1. See at least 10 homes before making a decision. Have you seen everything that fits your criteria? Go see a house that is lower and higher than your price range to understand the market.

2. Know what you NEED in a home not WANT.

3. Trust your Realtors judgment more than your friends or family. Your Realtor has gone through the process many times. How many homes has your family purchased?

4. Remember that you are the one paying for the house not your friends or family. If you are mature enough to pay the mortgage you are smart enough to make a good buying decision.

5.Sit down with your Realtor first before looking and have them run throught the entire process and strategy of searching and eventually buying a home. This way nothing will come as a surprise.

6. Feel comfortable with your payments by knowing exactly what your TOTAL payment will be including taxes and insurance.

7. Go to the Home Inspection and have the inspector show you potential issues and how to pro-long the life of the home.

8. Don't worry about making a bad decision, make the decision the right one! Education, trust and patience are key!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: What kind of seller are you?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:35:35 -0700

Over the past 12 months, we have sold more listings than we ever have in a year's time. This is our 11th year and we credit our success to identifying what our seller's true motivation is. Too many Realtors are over-pricing properties. We know this because many times we are the second or even third Realtor hired.

This is a brutal truth. Respectfully, we understand that it is still a buyer's market, but the good news is, that you CAN sell your house. We want what you want...the most money, in the least amount of time, with no problems.

So what kind of seller are YOU?

1. UNREALISTIC REBEL- Usually an overpriced for sale by owner or FSBO. Doesn't really seek guidance, only prices the house based on what he needs for a net profit. Tries to sell it in 90 days or less and rarely if ever changes his price. This may even be the second year that they try...because it's spring, right?

2. DREAMER- No real intention of really selling. They are constantly getting ready to get ready. Maybe next year we will list it.

3. "I GOTTA SELL IT FOR THIS PRICE OR I'M NOT SELLING" - The seller starts too high, may lower it once or even twice but still never gets the price to where its at or below fair market value. Ignores comparables that have gone sale pending or are the competition because their house is always superior.

4.SURRENDERER- Cannot sell it at market value as they are upside down and can't bring that much cash to the closing. Must go short sale or worse yet..foreclosure.

5.LETS GIVE IT A SHOT SELLER- Much like the "Unrealistic Rebel" and "The Dreamer" but whose motivation is only about getting their unrealistic price. Constantly says that "we really don't need to sell." Finds agents that may think they can pick up a buyer at the open house. Overpriced, and ignores market facts of what the correct price should be. Remember, the market doesn't care how much you need to sell it for.

These are brutal facts and meant to be straight forward observations. Our success is factual. If you ignore the market facts as a seller, you still have a home to live in. If we ignore market facts, we won't have a home to live in!

This is an honest and sincere business and we know no other way. Here is the last kind of seller and one that is the reason for our success and get the results they want. Because they WANT to sell their house...

6. REALISTICALLY MOTIVATED...Using market facts from their Realtor, they price the house at or just slightly below market value. Why waste 30-45 days "testing" the market with an inflated price. They understand that after 100 days on the market, their house will become stigmatized and even a buyer who wants it will ask, "why has it been on the market so long." These sellers will lower their prce every 3 to 4 weeks until they get an offer because they know that we will get them 95-99% of the asking price. No matter how painful it is to take a 5-10% loss on their house they are going to sell, they know they may be getting a better mortgage rate in the next house and may get that one purchased at a 10-25% discount. These sellers ACTUALLY GET THEIR HOUSE SOLD!

SO what kind of seller are you?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate - Market Report March 2012

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:24:43 -0700

The Cedar Rapids market's closed sales were down by 12.6% versus last year in February. Pending sales were up by 13.5% over the same month last year. Inventory is down by 101 units, or 5.6% from last month. The average sale price in February was $151,000, up $10,000 from last year. homes sold in February spend an average of 112 days on the market.

The resale segment of the market's closed sales were down by 6.1% over Feb. of 2011. Pending units were up 13.7% over the same period last year. The averagesale price of a resale listing in Feb. was $142,000 up $19,000 from last Feb. The average time on the market for resale homes was 111 days in Feb.

For new construction, closed sales were down by 44.1% from Feb. of 2011, although pending sales were up 12.1%. Inventory was up 25 units (7.5%) from the previous month. The average sales price of a new home in Feb. was $231,000, up $2,000 from last year, with price per square foot being $157, compared to $145 last Feb. The average days onthe market for a new home in February was 116 days.

Call the Wolter Team for more information on the Cedar Rapids & Marion markets. Our average days on the market is 62. We are internet marketing experts specializing in getting your house SOLD! We have helped many sellers even in this market, not just list their home, but sell it for Top Dollar.

Consider the "best husband & wife REALTOR team in Marion" if you are thinking about making a move. The interest rates are still very low, but have seen some minor increases in the week. The time is now - more homes are hitting the market every day & the buyers are out!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

The 5 P's of selling Cedar Rapids real estate...

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:39:34 -0800

Price -We prepare a very thorough Best Price Market Analysis. We use information from active listings, recent closed/pending sales and even expired listings to determine the price that will get the greatest number of buyers through the door.
Presentation - A growing number of buyers are looking for turn key homes--homes that are move-in ready. The best way to compete is to make sure your home is properly de-cluttered, cleaned, painted and staged. We work closely with sellers to assist them in preparing their home to compete with the many homes already on the market.
Photography - After we have priced a home properly and prepared it to be show ready. We have wide angle, high resolution photos taken. 95% of buyers begin their search on the Internet. You want to make sure your home stands out. One of the ways to do that, is to provide clear, well-lit photos showcasing the features of your home.
Proactive Marketing - This is where we really set ourselves apart from the competition. We use a combination over 90 websites to market your house on. We are on page 1 or 2 of most all Cedar Rapids real estate google searches. This means more exposure for your house! We do two open houses in the first few weeks and direct mail to get your home the exposure it needs.
The Internet has become the first showing. If you have a combination of price, presentation, photography and proactive marketing, you will get showings. The more showings you have the better chance you have of selling your home.

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Gary & Melynda Wolter -Realtors

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: New price for large SW side ranch

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:29:30 -0800

Priced improved to $95,000! 2547 Linwood St. Cedar Rapids

New Roof, desirable location with easy access to I-380. Large family room addition with freestanding gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with oak cabinets, corner lot, fenced yard, ceiling fans in all rooms.

This home is ready for immediate possession!

See all the photos at www.GaryWolter.com

See all the listings at:

Cedar Rapids real estate

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate" *NEW-How to sell your house for the most money...period!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:33:19 -0800

Profit occurs when preparation and experience meet opportunity.

If you are thinking of selling your house soon, keep in mind that we put your house on over 50 websites! We give you maximum internet exposure!

Discount Brokers attract Discount Buyers

If an agent is ready to discount their fee from the start...how well will they be at negotiating when it's YOUR MONEY?

Here are the top 10 questions you should ask your potential Realtor before listing a house with them: (OUR ANSWERS ARE WRITTEN)

1. How many years have you been a FULL TIME agent? (Over 10 YEARS)

2. How many homes in my price range have you sold over the past year? (65 TRANSACTIONS LAST YEAR AND OVER 250 TOTAL)

3. What is your average for days on the market before you get an accepted offer? (30-40 DAYS)

4. What percentage of the asking price have you averaged this year? (99%)

5. Do you truly have a team working with you? (Melynda, Gary and Jeanne Mathews, plus office manager)

6. Why do you work for your brokerage? (We have more marketing options than the other top brokerages, TV, magazines, top statewide internet site, etc.)

7. How many percentage of your listings actually get sold? (We sell 90% of our listings. Some sell at 70%)

8. How many buyers are you working with right now that may be interested in my house? (We normally have 10 buyers on average looking at any given time.)

9. How long have you been living in this area? Do you know very many buyers/sellers? (We have lived here almost our entire lives and went to high school here. Gary has 1300 friends on Facebook!)

10. THE NUMBER 1 QUESTION TO ASK A REALTOR....How DO YOU RANK FOR INTERNET MARKETING? (WE ARE RANKED #1 FOR BLOGGING AND EXPOSURE, INCLUDING NUMBER OF PHOTOS, DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ETC.

When you’ve decided to sell, we will be your advocate, your guide, and your fierce negotiator. We will work hard to make yours a great sale.

We look forward to it.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Why sell your house now?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:16:04 -0800

Another great animated story about Cedar Rapids Real Estate! Call the Wolter Team today and start packing!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate; Wolter Team Realtor's unveils new logo

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:56:09 -0800

Gary & Melynda Wolter of the Wolter Real Estate Team unveiled a new logo as they start with Iowa Realty in their 10th year as award winning Realtors in Cedar Rapids.

The Wolter Team will be using this LOGO in many of their print, online, apparel, billboard and listing advertisments. The Wolter Team logo was developed by Rick Fangman.

The Wolter Team joined Iowa Realty on Nov. 14th, 2011 and have been licensed in Iowa since 2001.

They have sold over 250 homes in eastern Iowa and are happy to help your friends and family make a smooth, stress free move.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Wolter Team at Iowa Realty has best year ever!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:51:30 -0800

This time of year gives us much to be thankful for as we reflect on another great year working in real estate in Cedar Rapdis, IA.

Our goal was to help 40 families move this year and we are so happy and proud that we just helped our 40th family sell their house this week!

We believe that our superior internet marketing has helped us, along with our great service skills. Pricing homes correctly while marketing them to the most possible potential buyers has given us success.

Gary also receieved his CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designation this year. Only 4% of all Realtors nationwide have earned this designation. For over 10 years the Wolter Team has been helping families just like yours in the Cedar Rapids/ Marion area.

Our new office is at Iowa Realty, Iowa's largest real estate company which has more marketing options for sellers too!

Thanks again for your referrals and trust in us as one of the premiere Cedar Rapid real estate teams!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Super Ranch in SW Cedar Rapids!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:03:30 -0800

$147,000

47 26th Ave SW Cedar Rapids see more photos at www.GaryWolter.com click "my listings"

Exceptional & rare, this ranch home was extremely well cared for home & offers a walk-out lower level. With near perfect condition & move-right-in features this home includes: all new flooring on first level, newer stainless steel appliances, some newer light fixtures, bathroom fixtures, kitchen sink, neutral paint throughout, newer furnace & water heater (2010), laundry hook-up on first level in bedroom (can be removed if necessary), washer & dryer to stay, pool table not to stay. Estate -- no disclosure.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate:Why sell in the winter time?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:56:57 -0800

GoAnimate.com: Why sell your house in the winter with the Wolter by wolterteam

Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids real estate: Marion ranch is incredible at $319K!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:23:01 -0800

Elegant & luxurious! You will adore this home for it's superb curb appeal & for what it offers inside. Exceptional brick & stone designs on the front of this home create an air of sophistication that is first-class. The many features & custom upgrades to this home include larger master suite with large bathroom & master closet, oak custom cabinetry, oak and ceramic flooring, granite countertops, solid core doors, highly upgraded carpet, central vacuum, lawn irrigation, security system, beautiful landscaping, stainless steel kitchen appliances, finished 3-car garage, insulated interior walls, walk-out family room in lower level, upgraded contemporary light fixtures in kitchen and dining areas. It is located on a friendly cul-de-sac in the prestigious Highview development. Close to Linn Mar schools.

see photos at www.GaryWolter.com

Cedar Rapids Real Estate

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate- 2011 Record year for Wolter Team Realtors!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:21:29 -0700

The Wolter Team Helps More Sellers/Buyers Than Ever Before!

In 2010, we helped 35 families buy or sell a home. In 2011, we helped 36! These two years were our best years ever since beginning our real estate career in 2001.

Thanks to you telling others about our internet marketing for sellers and our information and negotiation skills for buyers, our business is booming while other Realtors are hurting during this tough economic time.

Thank you also for sending people to our website at www.GaryWolter.com

We are on page one of Google for “Cedar Rapids Realtors.” This means more exposure for your listing. Our new website has so much information and shows buyers what to expect during the buying process.

We are also starting to add video blogging and video tours for sellers on our website!

Thank you for your referrals and spreading the word

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate; Why Wolter Team Realtors?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:20:41 -0700

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate- Look how fast we sell homes in Marion!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:37:01 -0700

We averaged selling these 5 homes in 11 days! We give you MAXIMUM INTERNET EXPOSURE!"We are your Cedar Rapids/Marion Realtors! The Wolter Team has a "reputation for results." To find all the Cedar Rapids homes for sale in our area see www.GaryWolter.com.

Call us at 319-350-7901 to get your maximum home value audit.

Cedar Rapids real estate

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids real estate: For Sale By Owner "Guide"

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:29:22 -0700

MYTH: Selling your house yourself saves you the commission...we call it saving a nickel and spending a dime.

Recently, we listed a For Sale By Owner in Marion. He had it for sale for $150,000 for over 7 months. (It costs him $1100 a month to own it.=$7700 lost)

We listed it and sold it in ONE DAY! We sold it for FULL PRICE at $158,000!

You could make a case that we actually SAVED him money by paying the 7% commission. See the example below.

If in fact the FSBO could have found a buyer in 8 months....SOLD $148,000 (Mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, etc =$8800)

Keep in mind the market is still falling, as it has for 49 months in a row in Cedar Rapids.

What if the rates go up a half of a percent on the $200,000 house that the FSBO is going to buy? That's $1000 lost for every year you stay in the house! 10 years =$10,000!!

Total lost $18,800 for a net of $129,200!

We sold it for $158,000, FULL PRICE!

$158,000 x 7% commission =$11,060

Net of $146,040

Even if he lucks out and sells the house himself the first month, AND gets the same rate on his new house, he still does all the work himself and nets about the same!!!

FACT People who buy For Sale By Owners want a deal and already know that you aren't paying a commission. In order to attract a buyer and for them to say goodbye to the free services of a Realtor, you must "give" some of that commission to the buyer? How much are you giving away in order to make the sale? Their is only ONE commission to save. Who is getting it?...the buyer or you the seller?

FACT: Currently we have around 700 Realtors in the area. With around 7000 potential buyers in our files ready to buy when the right house comes on the market and it still takes on average 103 days to sell a house! How long will it take you with your sign in the yard and being on ONE website?

We put you on over 50 websites! Its about EXPOSURE! Our average is 43 days to get an offer because of our superior internet marketing) Google: "Cedar Rapids Realtors" and see where we rank. This means more exposure for your listing!!

Call us today and lets get your house sold!

Gary & Melynda Wolter

10 years helping your neighbors and friends
Skogman Realty
319-350-7901 or 350-5047
Licensed in the state of Iowa since 2001
www.GaryWolter.com  (see all the listings)

80% of our business is because of referrals from you! Thank you!

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Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids real estate: For Sale By Owner...saving a nickel and losing a dime?

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:17:46 -0700

Monday:Called For Sale By Owner as I noticed he had his house for sale for over 7 months and recently lowered the price to 150K. Tues: Listed the house at 158k. Wed: Got full price offer! Why do it yourself when we can make you more money and we do the work? Send them to www.GaryWolter.com if they are your real friend.

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- Patti Weber Jakoubek I'm certain the homeowner was pleased to get a sale in such a short time after 7 months as a FSBO, but did the homeowner net more or less than $150k after the commission was deducted?

Though we have sold houses for 8% more than the FSBO was asking, this was around 5% more. Several factors here that people forget. Everyone always focuses on the commission. He spent over $9000 in payments in the last 7 months. Consider the house he was buying...If the rates would go up a half of a percent (which they have gone up and down a lot) on a $200k house that equates to a $1000 loss for every year you stay in the house!!! His net "lost" was $3000" with me selling it. If he could have found a buyer to pay him even close to what he was asking. Hope that makes sense. Don't save a nickel to lose a dime. If we had no value we wouldn't be around. Realtors have a great value and its called Exposure! Plus 3rd party negotiation always save money.The more people who see your house the more chance you have to sell it for top dollar. That's why our biz has gone up 20% in the last 2 years. Thanks Patti for bring up the math!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: Market report Oct 2011

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:55:50 -0700

Here are the latest statistics for Cedar Rapids Real Estate provided by the CR Association of Realtors MLS.

Currently, their are 1072 single family homes in the metro area. 436 are priced between 99-180K. In that same price range their are 128 sale pendings.

It took in average 75 days for homes priced 99-180k to get an accepted offer.

Their are 62 homes priced 180-250K that are sale pending and they took 68 days to sell.

39 homes priced 250-400 are sale pending and they were on the market for an average of 97 days.

By pricing your house correctly, you can sell your house. The market is still strong in Cedar Rapids/Marion/Hiawatha.

To find out how to get top dollar for you house call the Wolter Team of Skogman Realty. Our average is 42 days on the market and getting 98.7% of the asking price!

www.GaryWolter.com for great selling and buying reports

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids real estate: How long it should take to sell your house....

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:48:30 -0700

It takes on average 90 days to sell a house in the Cedar Rapids real estate market. The average where buyer and seller come together is at 97% of the asking price.

The Wolter team at Skogman Realty has listed and sold nearly 40 homes in the last two years and has sold them in an average of 45 days for 98% of the asking price. THAT'S HALF AS MUCH TIME ON THE MARKET!

The average list price of a house in the Cedar Rapids area was $157,000. On average that would mean that the Wolter Team can net you around $1500 more because of their negotiation skilss.

With over 10 years experience, call the team that has a Reputation for Results."

See www.GaryWolter.com to learn more or call 319-350-7901 wolteream@aol.com

Cedar Rapids real estate

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate:How to sell your house for the most money...period!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:28:37 -0700

Thinking of selling your house in Linn County?

Profit occurs when preparation and experience meet opportunity.

If you are thinking of selling your house soon, keep in mind that we put your house on over 40 websites! We give you maximum internet exposure!

Discount Brokers attract Discount Buyers

If an agent is ready to discount their fee from the start...how well will they be at negotiating when it's YOUR MONEY?

Here are the top 10 questions you should ask your potential Realtor before listing a house with them: (OUR ANSWERS ARE WRITTEN)

1. How many years have you been a FULL TIME agent? (10 YEARS)

2. How many homes in my price range have you sold over the past year? (65 TRANSACTIONS LAST YEAR AND OVER 250 TOTAL)

3. What is your average for days on the market before you get an accepted offer? (30-40 DAYS)

4. What percentage of the asking price have you averaged this year? (99%)

5. Do you truly have a team working with you? (Melynda, Gary and Corey Hagerman, plus office manager)

6. Why do you work for your brokerage?...and how many years have you been there?... Why did you change brokerages? (WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WITH SKOGMAN SINCE 2001)

7. How many agents at your brokerage have an added interest in selling my house? (SKOGMAN HAS OVER 200)

8. How many buyers are you working with right now that may be interested in my house?

9. How many listings did you take and did not sell in the last year? (WE ONLY HAD ONE)

10. THE NUMBER 1 QUESTION TO ASK A REALTOR....How DO YOU RANK FOR INTERNET MARKETING? (WE ARE RANKED #1 FOR BLOGGING AND EXPOSURE, INCLUDING NUMBER OF PHOTOS, DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, ETC.

When you’ve decided to sell, we will be your advocate, your guide, and your fierce negotiator. We will work hard to make yours a great sale.

We look forward to it.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate - Another Happy First-time Home Buyer

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:39:36 -0700

We helped this gal find the perfect home at a great price. After taking her & the gal who referred her to lunch, we found this in our e-mail inbox.

Being a first time home buyer I had no idea what I was doing. I had originally started working with another real estate company, I quickly started getting frustrated. They were not working with me on anything and kept trying to talk me into things that I didn't want. I was so frustrated a friend of mine suggested that I get in contact with Gary. Right away I was very comfortable with Gary and Melynda.

Our first meeting Gary walked me step by step through the process, he sat down with me I told him exactly what I was looking for, and he was able to give tons of listings. Gary and Melynda really listened to me, and tried to find me the perfect house to meet my budget. They were very patient, and never once tried to talk me into something I didn't want. They always kept me informed, and I really appreciated their honesty. Gary and Melynda were always available whenever I needed them, no matter the question or concern I had. They were always so pleasant to talk to, and very reassuring.

Gary and Melynda made this whole process a breeze. I was able to find the perfect house, I feel in love with it instantly. As soon as I told Gary I wanted to make an offer he was on top of everything. I was so lucky to have gotten in contact with Gary and Melynda. I know that if I had went with any other agency I never would have bought my dream home.

Thank you Gary and Melynda!

Francine S.

We help buyers in the Cedar Rapids & Marion metro area find the perfect home for their needs.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids real estate: Marion ranch $124,500!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:10:09 -0700

Ranch with oversized garage and carport for $124,500 in Marion!

Lower level has 3 bonus rooms!

• 1,450 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $124,500 - Oversized garage!

Marion, Linn County - Move right in! New carpet in living room & new laminate flooring through hallway, new front entryway deck, bedrooms have newer carpet, new furnace/ac 2004, water heater 2009, roof 2004, water softener stays, updated electrical, completely remodeled bathroom 2010, newer laminate flooring in kitchen, all new light fixtures, refinished downstairs bathroom area (shower area, vanity). Extra large 2 car garage with carport on side of house & very large concrete parking area behind house.

Property information

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate: New Listing for $128,000 in Bowman Woods! SOLD!

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:27:37 -0700

SOLD!!!! First day on market for 98% of asking price! Call us to sell yours!!

See more photos at www.GaryWolter.com

3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths

Backyard is wooded and has nice sized creek

Estate sale-no disclosure

Hurry this one is a great investment as its assessed at over $153,000!

Gary Wolter Skogman Realty Licensed in Iowa since 2001 319-350-7901

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Home Buyers Guide

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:31:43 -0700

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Home Buyers Guide

For more helpful Cedar Rapids homes for sale information go to www.garywolter.com and click "For Buyers."

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale

$188,900 Marion, IA ranch open house May 1st

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS (Relocation 319-350-7901) (Iowa Realty) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:58:02 -0700

OPEN 2-4 PM on May1st 1510 49TH ST Marion, IA

$188,900

VAULTED 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH RANCH STYLE HOME WITH MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM. BRIGHT, OPEN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, OPEN VAULTED GREAT ROOM, 2 GAS FIREPLACES, PRIVATE MASTER BATHROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL DAYLIGHT FAMILY ROOM PLUS BEDROOM, BATH & LOTS OF STORAGE. HOME ALSO BOASTS HI-EFFICIENCY FURNACE, SOLID SIX PANEL DOORS, DECK & FENCED-IN YARD. CLOSE TO LINN-GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & SHOPPING.

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS,CREN, MSP

Iowa Realty, Iowa's Largest! www.GaryWolter.com (see all Cedar Rapids real estate)

Licensed in Iowa since 2001

Cedar Rapids real estate homes for sale