Dinah Michelle's Blog

What is a Brokers Tour?

Dinah Michelle (Windermere Peninsula Properties) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:23:06 -0700

Have you ever heard real estate agents refer to the brokers tour? Do you know what they are talking about? Well if you don't allow me to explain.

A Broker's Tour is usually set for a certain day of the week, for a specified amount of time. The local area real estate agents get together, and go view other agents listings. The Listing agent is there to explain all of the interesting detail about the home, that the Agents may not know if they showed the home on their own.

The wonderful thing about a Broker's Tour is that it gives a chance for other agents to preview a listed property, and know all of the tributes that make it special. They can then knowledgeable talk to their clients about it, with first hand information. Words in an MLS can have a hard time capturing some of the special qualities of a home. If your agent ever suggest a Broker's Tour take them up on it. It is a great opportunity to show off your home!

We closed our Short sale!

Dinah Michelle (Windermere Peninsula Properties) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:53:35 -0700

This last Friday we closed on our short sale listing. It was not easy, but with persistence we managed to get it through.We learned from the bank that they had ordered a BPO and expected the offer they accepted to be within 10% of that number. We also had a very cooperative sseller that provided everything that the bank requested. Even multiple times when the bank did not seem to have the first several copies. We learned to call every day and get updates. We didn't know that we were making progress at the time since the bank often had different answers to the same question. In the end it appeared that every cal we made took us one step closer. Now we have a happy Seller and a happy Buyer!

There is no place like home!

Dinah Michelle (Windermere Peninsula Properties) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:43:03 -0700

Dorthy said it well -There is no place like home! That is why we have sunk our heart and souls into securing a home for our clients. It takes knowledge and dedication to see the process through to the end.

Today offers a lot of new obstacles in both buying, and selling a home. That is why so many our choosing experienced real estate agents to assist in this quest. Home ownership should not be a dream, but a plan, and you need a great team to be there with you every step of the way. From marketing,showing,promoting, and negotiating we are your advocates. Call us today at 360-551-8888 or visit us on the web at NowYouAreLiving.com