Real estate blog entries tagged with selling process by Jennifer Kirby, the Luxury Agent (Exit Realty Ventures)

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selling process: Pick up the Phone and Call Your Agent Back - 07/04/09 11:07 PM

I can't tell you the number of times that I have called clients, only to have my phone calls either returned two days later, or sometimes never. I hear plenty of excuses, the most common being "I am too busy". But nothing irks me more than contacting a client regarding an … (1 comments)

selling process: Is it Unprofessional to Pull Your Hair Out in Front of a Client? My Aggravation with a Short Sale - 12/10/08 08:37 PM

Let me tell you, working with a bank on a short sale sucks.There, I said it.
Whew, I feel better...but I am sure it won't last long.
For the past three weeks, I have been trying to keep a deal together with a client of mine. We finally had an offer … (1 comments)

selling process: Sorry, but I have to Throw You Under the Bus! - 04/09/08 09:39 PM

As some of you know who might read my other blog, we recently moved into our new home we had built. We were lucky to buy one of the last lots, so the builder was giving away some great incentives to close out the subdivision.This past week, two homes have gone … (3 comments)

selling process: Look to Motley Crue for Inspiration - 04/03/08 11:36 AM

If you have ever been to a Motley Crue concert in the last few years, you would know that their stage theme is absolutely fantastic. The reason? They create an environment that not only tells a story, but they evoke emotion and engage the fans. I attended a concert a couple … (4 comments)

selling process: Don't Bother Me With Your Low-Ball Offer! - 03/04/08 03:32 PM

So, you are looking into buying a high-end home, most likely priced above $1 Million. You ask your buyer's agent to pull some recent sold data and find homes which to compare against the listing you love. You think this is going to be an easy process - just pull solds … (11 comments)

selling process: What Sellers Really Want is to be Lied To... - 02/26/08 12:19 PM

...at least this is what I am finding out, and I don't understand why.A few weeks ago I went on a listing appointment. I had already walked through the home, so I knew what needed to happen in order for the home to sell quickly. The owners asked me to be … (104 comments)

selling process: An Unconventional Method to Selling a House - Bring Your Tank - 02/06/08 02:39 PM

Times have changed. No longer can you just stick a sign in the yard and get a home to sell. Agents and home owners have to come up with innovative ideas that will spark interest in a buyer's mind. For some homes, this is a relatively easy task, but there are … (7 comments)

selling process: Selling Your Home in Winter Doesn't Have to Be Impossible - 12/12/07 09:03 AM

Winter in the Twin Cities causes real estate activity to slow down. Compared to July, it really slows down. But it doesn't have to be your worse enemy.
If you look at the graph below for the past three winters, 2005-2007, you can see that there is a huge dip around December.
red … (2 comments)

selling process: Do You Know Where Your House Has Been? - 11/15/07 11:17 PM

The media has been creating a lot of scared parents as of late with the various recalls on toys made in China. Seems the Q & A divisions of these companies in China have been dropping the ball and contaminating the toys with lead paint. But toys, in general, could be … (3 comments)

selling process: A Little Birdie Told Me Some Things About RESPA - 09/23/07 09:06 PM

Many people in Minnesota have never heard or RESPA, especially when they are completing a real estate transaction, but it is very important to know what your rights are under it. It is a federal law so states, and cities, like Minneapolis, are not exempt from its rules.The Real Estate Settlement … (6 comments)

selling process: Camera, Lights... - 07/30/07 09:49 AM

...No Sale! Yes, that's right, your home isn't getting sold. Why not, you ask? Have you checked out your home photos that your Realtor took when she listed the home? If you are like most sellers, you have never seen the photos of your home.I took my two young sons to … (5 comments)

selling process: Twin Cities Airport Zoning Disclosures - 06/23/07 11:41 PM

Effective 8/1/2006 a seller of real property in Minnesota, before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property that is located in an airport safety zone A, B,or C, will be required to disclose in writing to the buyer the existence of airport zoning regulations that affect the property. However … (0 comments)

selling process: Essentials of a Minnesota Listing Agreement - 06/23/07 11:37 PM

If you are thinking about listing your home, know that Minnesota law has a couple requirements of the listing agreement. Here are a few things to look for:
In Writing - all listing agreements must be in writing Legal Description - while in some cases the address might work, it is best … (0 comments)

selling process: How Photos can Kill the Deal - 05/26/07 08:56 PM

How Photos of Your Home can Kill the Deal
Your Realtor knows how to market a home (hopefully), but they may not know how to properly take photos. Have you looked at the photos of your home currently on the web? You might want to if you want your home to … (6 comments)

selling process: Planting Your Roots, Literally - 05/11/07 09:46 AM

One of my hobbies is gardening. I have loved it since I was a kid, most likely because my mom was always in a flower bed every spring planting all kinds of flowers. As I got older and was able to learn about plants and how they grow, I started picking … (4 comments)

selling process: Top 10 Ideas for a Best in Show Listing - 05/09/07 07:27 PM

If you are thinking about selling your home or currently have it on the real estate market, the single most important thing you must do is have your home put it's best foot forward. Here are some tips on how to win the "Best in Show" award and get your home … (2 comments)

selling process: Death to the Phantom Tax - 04/20/07 12:47 PM

Well, it looks like we could be having a funeral very soon. Let's all cross our fingers and pray for it to die. I'll be the first to shovel some dirt over the coffin...and let's make sure we dig a really, really deep hole so it cannot resurrect itself in the … (5 comments)

selling process: Be Prepared to Open up Your Wallet - 04/15/07 10:31 AM

More Expensive Homes Mean More Expensive Closing CostsLike many states, Minnesota has a state deed tax or transfer tax, that is paid to the county treasurer every time a home sells. On top of this, if a buyer is obtaining a loan, a mortgage registry tax is also due to the … (3 comments)

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