selling your home: Pricing Your Home Correctly for the Indianapolis Real Estate Market
- 08/24/10 03:22 AM
Market Value vs. Appraisal ValueMarket conditions currently have set the price of your home 10% less then the appraisal. Market value is what has sold in the last 6 months. The true value of your home is what someone is willing to pay for your home. List Price vs. Sales PriceTypically you will receive 97% of the list price of your home. We keep this in consideration when we price the home. In this example we would add 3% to the selling price to get the list price. Key Reason a Home Does Not Sell is PriceSince you will generally have … (0 comments)
selling your home: Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home's Exterior
- 06/28/10 12:10 PM
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: 1. Trim bushes so they don't block windows or architectural details. 2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle. 3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch. 4. Install new doorknobs on your front door. 5. Repair any cracks in the driveway. 6. Edge the grass around walkways and trees. 7. Keep your garden tools and hoses out of sight. 8. Clear toys from the … (3 comments)
selling your home: 4 Factors that Determine the Sale Of Your Home
- 04/06/10 12:02 AM
1. Location-The location of your home within the Indianapolis area you live in will be a determining factor in how quickly your home sells. Is it easy to commute to or from your home to the interstate? How close is it to schools and other conveniences? Do you live on a busy street? All of these factors and more will affect your home sale and selling price. Kammeyer Realty Group will discuss the pros & cons of your homes location with you. There may be objections you can't overcome, yet we will work with you to do our best to overcome … (0 comments)
selling your home: Making the Move Easy On the Kids
- 03/29/10 02:21 AM
Most often, a move represents an important step forward for the adults in the family because of a new job, promotion, transfer to a different office, or financial success has allowed them to buy a more comfortable house in a different neighborhood. Moving from one house to another is seldom easy and enjoyable for adults (who chose to move), and can be especially troubling for children (who prefer to stay where they are). But if parents are mindful of their children's concerns and needs, they can minimize distress and discomfort. A Move Affects Children and Adults Differently People typically live in … (1 comments)
selling your home: Understanding the Short Sale Process - Starting the Process
- 02/15/10 11:39 PM
Whether you are a homeowner or a buyer wanting to purchase a particular home in the Indianapolis area, the sale or purchase of a short sale property is a time consuming, complicated, and challenging process for your agents. However, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. For the listing agent, helping the homeowners resolve a financial issue and get out from under the mortgage with integrity, reserving their credit worthiness for the future, is quite a rewarding experience. For the buyer agent, helping a home buyer purchase a home with built-in equity after the recent collapse of home values is very satisfying. … (0 comments)
selling your home: 10 Tips for Moving with Pets
- 02/04/10 11:29 PM
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at The Pet Realty Network offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. 1. Update your pet's tag. Make sure your pet is wearing a sturdy collar with an identification tag that is labeled with your current contact information. The tag should include your destination location, telephone number, and cell phone number so that you can be reached immediately during the move. 2. Ask for veterinary … (2 comments)
selling your home: Four Deadly Mistakes Home Sellers Make
- 01/21/10 11:14 PM
Sooner or later, most homeowners will be in a position to sell their home. This blog summarizes the top mistakes that home sellers make, simply because the experience is new to them.Mistake #1. Failing to Maximize the "Curb Appeal" of Your HomeWhen you're preparing your house for sale, remember the importance of first impressions. A buyer's first impression can determine whether they'll choose to look inside. It's estimated that more than that 50 percent of shoppers decide to purchase a home even before they get out of their car. With that in mind, be sure to stand outside your home and … (3 comments)
selling your home: First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended & Current Homeowners Credit Added
- 12/03/09 12:15 AM
First-time homebuyers get up to $8,000 tax credit and repeat homebuyers can get up to $6,500 if they have lived in their current home for 5 years or more! Hurry, don't delay your home purchase another month. This is a limited time offer. Income RestrictionsSingle filer making $125K or lessJoint filers making $225K or lessOwnership RestrictionsFirst-time homebuyers not owning a home in 3 years - $8,000Current home owners of 5 years or more - $6,500 Limited Time OnlySign a sales contract by April 30, 2010 Contact Kammeyer Realty Group at 317-570-3800 for more information or visit www.KammeyerRealtyGroup.com. … (0 comments)
selling your home: How to Keep a Positive Perspective in a Negative Market (Part 2)
- 03/26/09 01:10 AM
Last week I asked the question, "How do I maintain this positive attitude?" Well here's how I do it. In "Winning through Intimidation" author Robert Ringer talks of the importance of maintaining a positive attitude through the assumption of a negative result. In other words, Ringer suggests that you be prepared for the worst case scenario while at the same time putting your best foot forward to get the best possible result. This will take the mental pressure off of you and allow you to focus on getting the job done. This approach, I believe, allows you to be positive and … (1 comments)
Market Value vs. Appraisal ValueMarket conditions currently have set the price of your home 10% less then the appraisal. Market value is what has sold in the last 6 months. The true value of your home is what someone is willing to pay for your home.
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