realtors in fort wayne: Country Ranch In South Fort Wayne Is SOLD By The Christiansen Team! - 06/01/12 12:22 PM
11822 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana is SOLD by The Christiansen Team...
IN 10 DAYS!
We went from list to close in under 40 days! YES!
This ranch home features three bedrooms, one and a half baths, 1,420 square feet, and sits on over half an acre. The new home owners are really going to enjoy the view of the empy fields from the back porch.
Congratulations to our happy home sellers!
Are you ready to be next? Give us a call. :)
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realtors in fort wayne: So... My Carpet Is Nasty And It Smells Like Dog Urine. Let's List!!! - 05/28/12 05:02 AM
First impressions are everything.
I was out showing some really nice homes yesterday. I showed one in Bittersweet Dells, a few in Bridgewater, and then this beauty
The listing agent called me before the showing and told me that the carpet in the living room was going to be replaced. She also encouraged me to tell my buyers to look past the damaged carpet during the showing.
Well...
They couldn't.
We walked into this $220,000 home (expensive in our area) and the first thing that met us was a very strong urine smell. One of my … (16 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: I'll Say It Again... Blogging DOES Work. - 05/26/12 05:05 AM
Two years ago I had a buyer call me and tell me he and his wife were relocating to the area. He said that he had to find a home in the next 48 hours or so. As tough as it was, I cleared my schedule and took them out for two days straight. I won't go into details, but it was two of the most chaotic days I have ever had. It was awesome!
After looking at about 15 homes, my buyers decided that none of the homes were a perfect fit, and that they were going to rent for … (11 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Should I Get A Sitter? Yes. Yes Please. - 05/06/12 04:45 AM
I'll never forget the day I met Jack and Jill and their two young hellions... I mean kids. The son was six, the daughter was four. They were both out of control.
It was cute at first. Then as the son knocked the vase off of the coffee table in the living room because he was practicing wind sprints, and then the daughter decided to stand on my feet, grab my pockets, and look up at me and scream bloody hell...
The cuteness quickly wore off. :)
This time around I was only showing them one … (78 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Oh No! You Are In Real Estate? I'm SO Sorry! - 04/21/12 09:33 AM
The other day I was having a conversation with my neighbor and his son in law. We chatted a while about what his son in law does for a living, and he eventually asked me what I do. When I told him that I sold real estate in Fort Wayne with RE/MAX Home Connection, his resply was this...
"Oh no! You are in real estate? I'm SO sorry! Man, it must be tough out there with this economy. Prices are down, people can't get qualified for a loan. Whew! How are you surviving??"
I chuckled and then … (42 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Does Blogging Work? Yes. Yes It Does. - 04/17/12 05:24 PM
A Facebook friend called me last week and asked if I could help them leave the apartment life behind and buy their first home. Of course I can! We got her pre-approved and headed out to see four homes tonight. We met at the first home and started the tour.
We were in the backyard when she said something awesome. "Jared... that tree is HUGE! It's also very close to the home. I read in your blog that this is something we need to be aware of while looking at homes. Trees close to the home or a TON of … (48 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Country Home In Fort Wayne Under Contract In 10 Days! - 04/16/12 07:30 AM
This country home in Fort Wayne features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,420 square feet, a .59 acre lot, and nothing but peace and quiet around you.
We listed this home 10 days ago and got it under contract last night. Off to closing we go!
Here is a little video of the home.
If you or anybody you know is in the market to buy or sell a home in or around Fort Wayne, give us a call! We would love to see if we can do this for you as well.
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realtors in fort wayne: Do You HAVE To Present The Offer For Your Buyer? - 03/28/12 08:39 AM
We don't use buyer agreements. I can't say that we never will, but we haven't felt the need for them yet. That said, here's the situation:
A few years ago I had a set of buyers that was looking for a property in the country. They assured me that they knew exactly what they were looking for, and that they would be very easy to work with. Over the years I have learned that those who say they are going to be easy... usually aren't. :)
I showed them a home here and there for about six months. … (111 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Fort Wayne Home For Sale... Wait. No. We Just Sold It. Under Contract In 10 Days! - 03/20/12 10:20 AM
2221 Fairoak Drive in Fort Wayne Indiana is under contract in just 10 days.
This 3 bedroom home in Waynedale is a complete remodel. Its amazing what happens when you present a home well and price it right!
Congrats to the very happy home sellers!
For more info on this home and any other homes for sale in the Fort Wayne area, visit our website. WeSellFortWayne.com.
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realtors in fort wayne: I Can't Remember Who My Realtor® Was... - 03/15/12 04:39 PM
I can't believe how many times I have heard this from a new client.
"I bought my home a few years ago. I used um... uh... wait..."
"We were going to call the guy that helped us sell our last home, but uh..."
"Who did I used to use? Let's see... his name started with a P. Paul maybe? Phil? He worked with that one company over on W. Jefferson... You know what..."
I can't remember who my Realtor® was.
My competitive side wants to make a snide comment like "This is music to my ears!!" Instead, my … (18 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: The Greatest Phone Call I Ever Received. - 03/13/12 06:15 AM
Yesterday my phone rang. The conversation was legen... (wait for it)
Ben: Hey Jared! It's Ben. I'm one of your Facebook friends. Do you have a minute?
Me: Sure Ben! What's going on? How can I help you?
Ben: Well, I'm in the market to buy a home. I was wondering if you would like to be my Realtor?
Me: Absolutely! Is it okay if I ask you a few questions?
Ben: No need. I have been reading your blog and your little tips on Facebook. I am not working … (18 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Fun Things We Get To Say As Realtors In Fort Wayne... - 03/12/12 07:02 AM
To our Fort Wayne buyers:
Yes! They accepted our offer!
Yes! They accepted our counter!
Yes! They will fix the repairs we asked for!
Yes! The appraisal came in okay!
Yes! We are closing on time!
To our Fort Wayne sellers:
Yes! We think that we CAN sell it for that much!
Yes! We have 3 showings scheduled during the first week!
Yes! We are getting an offer!
Yes! It's a full price offer!
Yes! The inspection went well!
Yes! The appraisal came in okay! (Can you tell we have had a few appraisal issues lately??)
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realtors in fort wayne: Did The Listing Agent Just Hurt Seller #1? - 03/11/12 07:05 AM
There is a local agent that does the same thing every time we show one of his listings. (And usually within MINUTES of setting up the showing.)
Agent XYZ: "Hey Jared. Agent XYZ here. Listen... I saw that you are showing my listing over there on 123 Main St. Well here's the deal. I have another listing over at 127 Main St. that is similar in size and just a few houses down. I really think that you should go ahead and show that one as well. What do you say??"
Me: "Well Agent XYZ... I'm very … (73 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Is 10:00 pm Too Late To Call My Realtor? - 02/10/12 10:22 AM
I saw this question posted over on the Trulia Q & A forum by a client. It was interesting to see what other agents had to say about this issue. Some said it was okay to call them anytime, and that if they were awake, they would answer, even if it wasn't urgent.
What? Really?
Others said that if it was after 10:00 pm they wouldn't respond unless it was an emergency. The only real estate emergency I can think of is if we are in the middle of negotiations and are approaching a deadline. Then again, I … (297 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: No Pre-Approval? No Showings. Period. - 02/02/12 11:09 AM
That sounds so harsh doesn't it? I (Jared) said that in the nicest way possible, I promise.
The first six months of my career I would show homes to anybody that wanted to see them. I thought that was my job since I am a Realtor®. Plus it made the sellers happy to have showings right?
Wrong.
Well, the sellers were happy to have showings, but once they found out the buyer wasn't pre-approved and ready to buy, they weren't happy. At all. Boy did I hear about it too.
Imagine being the seller … (7 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: I Had The Coolest Dream Last Night... - 01/30/12 06:44 AM
My dream started with me waking up in the morning. I went to the bathroom mirror and the bags under my eyes were gone. All of my gray hair had turned back to dark brown. I knew it was going to be a good day.
I went downstairs and guess what? The dogs had let themselves out. They even remembered to wipe each other's paws when they came back in. They did give themselves a little more to eat than normal, but I let that one slide because... well... because they fed themselves.
I opened up my … (11 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Some Inappropriate Behavior At Showings. - 01/05/12 02:56 PM
Can I bring my mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, neighbor, mailman, and my dog to the showing tonight? Inappropriate.
I know that our showing time is between 4-5, but is it okay if we hang out in the living room for an hour or so and discuss the homes we saw today? Inappropriate.
Do you think the sellers would mind if I looked in their fridge and cabinets? Inappropriate
I know the sellers asked us to take our shoes off, but my socks stink. Can I leave my shoes on? Inappropriate on two levels.
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realtors in fort wayne: Thank you 2011. - 12/31/11 05:25 PM
Since the weather here in Fort Wayne was close to 50 degrees (yes, 50!!) on New Year's Eve, I decided to put a sweatshirt on, start a fire, and hang out back with my two doggies. As I stared at the fire my mind drifted and I started to reflect on one of the best years of my entire life. Here are a few highlights.
My son turned 18. It seems like he grew up overnight. He is a Senior now and will be heading off to college next year. His dream of joining the Marines and … (6 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: My Phone Isn't Ringing. Whatever Shall I Do?? - 12/18/11 11:05 AM
Last week I went to our company Christmas party. I'm not a huge fan of these gatherings, but my Broker told me there would be beer and bacon, so I went.
The food was fantastic!
After listening to some "Holy crap I am such an awesome Realtor" stories from a few in the "Loud" group, we all wandered into the living room for some Christmas games (and another beer).
I got to sit next to "Tommy". Tommy was a decent producer a few years ago, so I just assumed that he was having another pretty good year. … (50 comments)
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realtors in fort wayne: Why Do I Love Selling Real Estate In Fort Wayne? Here Are A Few Reasons. - 12/03/11 09:14 AM
Ashley and family. They were so much fun to work with and SO excited when they finally got to move in. I'll never forget the moment we walked into their home for the first time. They knew it was the perfect home for them.
As much as I enjoyed working with them... Ashley's son always gave me a hard time for being a Cubs fan. I saw them at the grocery store a few weeks ago and he walked right up to me, gave me a high five, and then told me the Cubs still suck. … (18 comments)
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