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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and it's effect on the Housing Industry?

Facing foreclosure in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida help is on the way.

First impressions start when they pull up to the home.

While recently touring home with a buyer, one home stood out in particular and for all the wrong reasons. Bikes and trikes and pets running around in the front yard, not to mention that there was two cars parked on the front lawn as well. My buyer later when ask to fill out a follow up form (I ask the buyers to respond as I am not buying your home I already have one) explained all this to the listing agent. Basicially she said that she could not get past th e front lawn. Exhibit the Exterior Roof and Gutters Repair or replace loose, damaged or blistered shingles Clean gutters and downspout strainers Check gutters for leaks and proper alignment Inspect flashings around roof stacks, vents, skylights and chimneys Clear obstructions from vents, louvers and chimneys Check fascias and soffits for decay and peeling paint Inspect chimney for any loose or missing mortar Exterior Walls Re-nail loose siding and check for warping or decay Paint siding, if necessary Check masonry walls for cracks or any other damage Replace loose or missing caulking Driveway Repair concrete or blacktop, if necessary Garage Lubricate hinges and other hardware on your garage door Inspect doors and windows for any peeling paint Check condition of glazing around all windows Test electrical outlets Foundation Check walls, steps, retaining walls, walkways and patios for cracks, heaving or crumbling Yard Mow lawn, reseed or sod, if necessary Trim hedges, prune trees and shrubs Weed and mulch flower beds Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale   Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.   Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 %  We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Charles Stallions

For sale by owners in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Florida are truly wasting their time....

For-sale-by-owner residential transactions are less than 15% of all home listings nationwide. According to a 2006  survey of homebuyers and sellers conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®, 68% of respondents sold their homes through a real estate professional. Of that percentage, 8% tried unsuccessfully to sell on their own. Only 13% of respondents sold their own homes and still lost as much as they saved in commissions. Further, the research shows that 50% of those homeowners who did successfully sell their homes without a real estate professional's help vowed never to do it again, because of the complexities and hassles associated with the transaction. Among the major problems cited: Holding open houses Arranging for appraisals and inspections Understanding and filing paperwork Helping buyers obtain financing Having time to do it all True, some homeowners may be able to save commission costs by selling on their own or using discount firms. However, people who try to sell their own homes deny themselves the benefit of a real estate professional who is trained to sell real estate on the terms most advantageous to their clients. An experienced REALTOR® can provide up-to-date reports, and has a clear understanding of local housing market and financing options. Brokers can provide more exposure, via multiple listing services, than most homeowners can obtain on their own. In the vast majority of cases, it takes less time (and earns the homeowner more profit) to use a licensed real estate professional when selling a home. Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale   Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.   Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 %  We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Charles Stallions

18 Things a seller needs to make a part of their moving checklist

Send change of address to:

* Post Office: give forwarding address

* Charge accounts, credit cards

* Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks

* Friends and relatives

* Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city

* Insurance: life, health, and auto

* Automobile: transfer of car title registration and driver's license

* Utility companies (gas, electric, water, telephone, cable): arrange for refunds of any deposits and service in new home.

* Cancel/change newspaper delivery

* School records: ask for copies or tranfer of children's records

* Health: medical, dental, prescription histories

And don't forget to:

* Empty freezer: plan use of foods

* Defrost freezer/refrigerator

* Have appliances serviced for moving

* Plan for children and'or pets

And on moving day:

* Carry currency, jewelry, and personal documents

* Let close friend or relative know your route and schedule, including overnight stops

* Leave all old keys needed by new owner with real estate agent

For more information on selling your home or moving please the Blake Rickels website.

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Tips for a Dirty Santa Gift party

1. Set a price limit for the amount spent on a gift.

2. If the party is for men and women, make sure the gifts appeal to both.

3. To determine who goes first, you can draw numbers, play bingo or do it alphabetically.

4. The first person chooses a gift. The second person who chooses a gift may keep that one or she is allowed to take a gift from another player. And so on.

5. Once a gift has been "stolen" twice, it is considered "dead" in the game and can't be stolen anymore. So, the guest who steals the gift for the second time will get to take that gift home at the end of the night.

6. Some people like to play Dirty Santa with gag gifts.

7. Remember, taking gifts from your friends is done all in the name of fun. Keep the game clean, and don't be mean while taking gifts from your friends. Otherwise, you may be celebrating the Christmas party of 2010 all by yourself!

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

 

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.  

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 % 

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

 

Charles Stallions

Signing A Listing Agreement in Pensacola Florida, is that it?

When you choose a REALTOR®, you will most likely sign a listing agreement - a contract in which you agree to allow the REALTOR® to sell your home during a given period. The agreement says that you will pay the REALTOR® a fee when you sell your home. Most REALTORS® are independent contractors who work for a company operated by a licensed real estate broker. (A salesman is licensed by the state to sell real estate through a broker. A broker is licensed by the state to sell real estate to others for a fee and employ salesmen and other brokers.) The amount of compensation you pay a broker is negotiable, but the REALTOR® will generally follow the company's policy regarding compensation. The amount of the fee will be spelled out in the listing agreement. Make sure you understand how the fee will be paid before signing. Exclusive listing Most REALTORS® will ask for an exclusive right-to-sell listing. This means that you will owe the broker a commission regardless of who finds a buyer during the listing period. In other words, if you decide to sell the house to your cousin, your broker still gets a commission. The advantage of this kind of arrangement is that the broker is motivated to work harder to sell your home. It's possible that a REALTOR® from another company will find a buyer for your home. In that case, your broker is the listing broker, and the second agent is the selling or cooperating broker. Many times your listing broker will agree to pay the cooperating broker a fee from the amount you pay the listing broker. Your listing broker cooperates with other brokers who procure buyers interested in your property and offers to compensate the other brokers for procuring a buyer. Cooperating and compensating other brokers is discussed in the listing agreement you sign with the listing broker. Length of listing The listing agreement will specify how long you agree to list your house with a company. Your REALTOR® will probably suggest an average time that homes like yours are on the market. You want a period that's long enough to motivate your REALTOR® to advertise your home and respond to buyers, yet short enough to allow you to change to a different company if you become unhappy with the REALTOR®'s service. Remember that the listing agreement is a contract. You should get a copy for your records. Your REALTOR® is bound to the terms just as you are. You can expect the REALTOR® to keep appropriate information confidential and effectively market your property.

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

 

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.  

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 % 

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Charles Stallions

All listing agreements are not the same in Pensacola, Florida.

I habe put some pointers together when Listing your home in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze. Regardless of when type listing you go with make sure there is an opt out feature in case the agent is not doing what you expected.  Just like all agents are not the same neither are listing fees or contracts. When you choose a REALTOR®, you will most likely sign a listing agreement - a contract in which you agree to allow the REALTOR® to sell your home during a given period. The agreement says that you will pay the REALTOR® a fee when you sell your home. Most REALTORS® are independent contractors who work for a company operated by a licensed real estate broker. (A salesman is licensed by the state to sell real estate through a broker. A broker is licensed by the state to sell real estate to others for a fee and employ salesmen and other brokers.) The amount of compensation you pay a broker is negotiable, but the REALTOR® will generally follow the company's policy regarding compensation. The amount of the fee will be spelled out in the listing agreement. Make sure you understand how the fee will be paid before signing. Exclusive listing Most REALTORS® will ask for an exclusive right-to-sell listing. This means that you will owe the broker a commission regardless of who finds a buyer during the listing period. In other words, if you decide to sell the house to your cousin, your broker still gets a commission. The advantage of this kind of arrangement is that the broker is motivated to work harder to sell your home. It's possible that a REALTOR® from another company will find a buyer for your home. In that case, your broker is the listing broker, and the second agent is the selling or cooperating broker. Many times your listing broker will agree to pay the cooperating broker a fee from the amount you pay the listing broker. Your listing broker cooperates with other brokers who procure buyers interested in your property and offers to compensate the other brokers for procuring a buyer. Cooperating and compensating other brokers is discussed in the listing agreement you sign with the listing broker. Length of listing The listing agreement will specify how long you agree to list your house with a company. Your REALTOR® will probably suggest an average time that homes like yours are on the market. You want a period that's long enough to motivate your REALTOR® to advertise your home and respond to buyers, yet short enough to allow you to change to a different company if you become unhappy with the REALTOR®'s service. Remember that the listing agreement is a contract. You should get a copy for your records. Your REALTOR® is bound to the terms just as you are. You can expect the REALTOR® to keep appropriate information confidential and effectively market your property.

 

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

 

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.  

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 % 

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

 

Charles Stallions

Pricing your home and getting it right the first time in Pensacola, Florida

As you interview REALTORS®, they may suggest a listing price on your home. Only you can decide what price to set, but you want it to be realistic. The listing price is critical. Set it too high, and you may not find a buyer. Set it too low and you cheat yourself out of money. NEVER GO WITH THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND ALWAYS ASK HOW DID THEY ARRIVE AT THE PRICE AND VERIFY IT. Appraisal Regardless of what you originally paid for your home and the cost of improvements you have made, the price your home can command is what the market will bear at the time you decide to sell it. You may consider hiring an independent real estate appraiser. An appraiser has specialized training and experience. Don't rely on assessed valuations made for tax purposes. Such valuations may not be reliable indicators of value as these valuations are made by mass appraisal techniques. Comparative market analysis Whether or not you get an appraisal, a REALTOR® can develop a comparative market analysis. This analysis will describe homes in your area that have recently withdrawn from the market. The analysis may compare specific features of your home to others - the value of a corner lot, a city view, or an extra bedroom, for example. The analysis may also point out market fluctuations caused by the opening of a new school or business, for example, as well as long-term trends. If you do not have a good idea, based on reliable data, of what the price your home can generate, you may decide to set a higher price thinking that if it doesn't sell at first, you can come down. However, if you set it too high, you may keep away buyers who are looking at comparable homes with lower prices. Lowering the price later sometimes gives your home a negative image. On the other hand, you don't want to set the price too low. You may be tempted to set a low price because you feel the pressure of transferring to another town, or you're afraid that your worn carpet will turn away buyers. Be realistic and get advice from your REALTORS®. Net proceeds Once you've decided on a price range, the REALTOR® may help you calculate an estimated amount you might net from the sale. If you have owned your home for several years, you may have built up a sizable equity. Equity is the difference between the value of your home and the balance on your mortgage After subtracting what you owe on your mortgage, ask your REALTOR® what costs you will incur in closing. These may include title fees, taxes, a penalty for prepaying your mortgage, brokerage commission, attorney fees, and charges for preparing and recording documents. Finally ask your tax adviser or attorney about the tax implications of your proposed sale. You can look in the yellow pages and call a local title company that can help you with these numbers or save time and call me. Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale   Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind.  E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area.   Charles Stallions Real Estate Services  located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.   Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL  or MLS $1495 + 3 %  We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Charles Stallions