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seller advice: The Listing Appointment is Over and Your Home is Listed - Have You Checked Your On-Line Listing? - 02/18/12 03:28 PM
Trust is very important when it comes to selecting your real estate agent! You must know that they have your best interest in mind and that they will go above and beyond to get your property sold for the most amount of money in the least amount of with a minimal amount of stress to you. With that said...... I have seen VERY bad examples lately in the local Multiple Listing Service. Many of the offending examples are:
Pictures - in the local Triangle Multiple Listing Service we are permitted to have 25 photos of a property. (Please know that … (8 comments)
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seller advice: Spring Is Right Around the Corner - It's a Fresh Start for the Housing Market! - 02/07/11 01:55 PM
With Spring just around the corner one can't help but think of fresh new beginnings, clean air, blooming flowers and days that start to linger a little longer. If you are thinking about selling your home then Spring is an exceptional time to enter the housing market! You'll be sparkling fresh and ready for all of the buyers that are getting those tax refund checks, looking to relocate and even those that are looking to move to a new neighborhood. Who knows, your home just might be THE ONE that someone has always driven by and dreamed they could own! You … (14 comments)
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seller advice: Does Your Home Pass The Sniff Test? Tips For Selling Your Home in Wake Forest NC - 01/01/11 01:30 PM
For the most part buyers make decisions on a purchasing a home from the emotional side.
What will it be like for their family growing up there? Can they start a family there? What will the Holidays be like? Will their possessions find their rightful place in the home? What will dinner time be like? Will little Suzie or Johnny like the back yard?
Smells and scents are one of the biggest influences that impact emotional responses. When you have showing scheduled on your home for sale be sure that it not only LOOKS fantastic but that it also … (0 comments)
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seller advice: Observations From The Road - A Realtor® Turned Buyer: Outdoor Flyers - 11/14/10 08:38 AM
This past week was filled with family, fun and sun! And a little house-hunting. Okay, a LOT of house hunting! It was wonderful to take off my Realtor® hat and not answer the phone (I did occasionally), not answer the emails (unless they were critical) and to just enjoy my family and time away from home. It's always interesting to see what is going on real estate wise in other parts of the country, different terms that are used and how homes are advertised. This trip was no exception and the lessons learned were invaluable. Through a series of posts I … (69 comments)
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seller advice: Thinking of Selling Your Home? Don't Let the Holidays Hold You Back! - 10/15/10 02:46 PM
I received my first phone call today from a seller that is contemplating taking their home off the market over the Holidays and re-listing after the New Year. She asked me what I thought and here is what I told her.
Homes are at their cleanest and most attractive at this time of year. With all of the families visiting and festivities around us the homes are decorated beautifully! Every sense a buyer has is touched in some way from the sights of homes lit up with lights, to the sounds of Holiday music, to the smells of baking cookies and fresh cut … (18 comments)
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seller advice: The Difference Between Spots on the Windows and Spot On! - 10/10/10 07:34 PM
It was BEAUTIFUL in Wake Forest NC today and I was fortunate to be out and about with clients this morning touring some homes for sale. There were some really gems in the mix and then there were those that didn't quite make the list.
Anyhow, all of the homes were similar in size, price, private back yards and in close proximity to each other. All of the homes would fit my clients needs nicely.
What surprised me with each of the homes was that they had another similarity. They were all a "little" dirty. Now, let me explain a "little" … (24 comments)
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seller advice: Sometimes It Just Isn't Meant To Be - 10/09/10 04:53 PM
I am not sure why people stay in relationships whether personal or professional when one is not happy. Believe me, if one is not happy then, chances are, neither is the other. There is no need for pretending to get along or protecting the other persons feelings. When I enter into a Listing Agreement with a seller it is not because I am so excited that they picked me. It is because I believe that their property will be a salable listing for me. I feel that they, as sellers and an active participant during the listing period, will listen to … (12 comments)
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seller advice: Who Wants A PopTart? They're Quick and Easy but Really Not Satisfying! - 10/08/10 04:31 PM
Do you know what a PopTart is? Besides the yummy, sugar-filled breakfast treat it is also the nickname given to Real Estate agents that "pop up" and run out the door at the drop of a hat when a buyer or seller calls.
If that is what you are seeking in a Real Estate agent then I am not be the one for you. I love it when I receive emails and phone calls from people that are interested in moving to the area or need help in selling their current home - That's a given. I take my job … (24 comments)
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seller advice: Give Buyers and Their Agents The Time and Space They Need - 09/25/10 06:21 PM
Give Buyers and Their Agents The Time and Space They Need It can be tempting when your home is listed to stick around while it is being shown to buyers so you be sure all the finer details are pointed out but, honestly? It is the worst decision you can make and for many different reasons. First, your listing agent has more than likely done a fantastic job in advertising and marketing your property. It's obvious they have or why else would you have buyers interested in seeing your home. If you question the job that they are doing then why … (30 comments)
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seller advice: Absorption Rate - What's It All Mean? - 09/18/10 08:26 PM
Absorption Rate - What's It All Mean?Many times when I create the monthly market reports I reference the Absorption Rate. On listing appointments I mention the Absorption Rate and even use it to assist me with my Competitive Market Analysis. An Absorption Rate is a great indicator of what is happening in a local real estate market.An Absorption Rate quite simply is the supply of homes that are on the market. For instance, if there is an Absorption Rate of 8 is would mean that should NO other homes be listed it would take 8 months for the currently listed homes … (10 comments)
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seller advice: The Money You "Lost" in Your Price Reduction Wasn't Real - 09/11/10 11:37 AM
Price reductions are always a dreaded conversation that I have to have with my sellers. While a property may have been priced correctly in the beginning the real estate market is constantly changing. My colleague, Phil Faranda, has done a brilliant job of illustrating how necessary price reductions are and why! Please take a moment to read over Phil's post - it is well worth it!
Thanks for the post, Phil, and the opportunity to reblog!
Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip LLC) Westchester County NY:
With a median home price hovering near $700,000, even a modest price reduction … (5 comments)
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seller advice: The Standard Commission Rate to Sell Your Home Is...... - 08/28/10 06:44 PM
The Standard Commission Rate to Sell Your Home Is......
This could be a very simple post - I could easily say "There isn't one!" and be done with it. However, I have noticed lately that there still seems to be the misconception among the general public that there is a set commission that a Real Estate agent (whether Realtor® or not) charges to sell your home. There simply isn't which leads to another question....
What are discount brokers? Again, a simple answer - I have never met one.
There are, however, two different types of Real Estate companies. Traditional (Full Service … (12 comments)
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seller advice: This Is Not A Baby Gate. It Is A Realtor Gate! - 08/27/10 08:51 AM
WOW! My great friend Pat Kennedy wrote the following post and I didn't realize just how MUCH I hate baby gates until she brought it up! I understand that there are sellers that have baby gates through their homes for their children. But when your home is being shown baby gates can become a HUGE obstacle! There have been many occasions where I have been showing a home that has had a gate at the bottom, or the top, of stairs and we just never see the rest of the home. You see, you can't assume that everyone knows how to … (8 comments)
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seller advice: When Your Home is Listed For Sale Be Mindful Of Your Requests - 08/25/10 02:19 PM
When Your Home is Listed Be Mindful of Your Requests When a seller puts there home on the market they may make a few requests of Buyer's Agents and their Buyers for when their home is shown. While that is perfectly acceptable and within your rights I thought I would list a few of the most common requests that I have run into and what some of the "issues" there may be with the requests.
Please do not let cats/dogs outside - While your pet is your family member you may have a buyer looking at your home that is … (28 comments)
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seller advice: Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here's Your Homework Assignment - 08/17/10 04:28 PM
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here's Your Homework Assignment It can be quite a bit of work getting your home market ready! I am sure that by now you have heard the mantra of CLEAN and DECLUTTER. And, if you haven't, here are some great posts that can help you catch up!
Home Improvements that Won't Break the Bank...... First Impressions - You May Not Get a Second Chance So Make It Count! "The Devil is in the Details" When It Comes to Selling Your Home! This post, however, is NOT about cleaning up and getting your home market ready … (20 comments)
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seller advice: Real estate sales is a service business. So please understand when we ask you to schedule our time in advance. - 08/15/10 11:46 PM
I have been pondering a post of my own recently to address just this! Fortunately, a wonderful colleague in Georgia has already said it so succinctly!
Thanks, Richard, for this very enlightening post for both buyers and sellers. I would LOVE to be able to help each and everyone at a moments notice but it just isn't possible. In this world of instant gratification it can be hard to live up to expectations - I do my best!
Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate:
I got a call from a nice young man yesterday afternoon. He was … (2 comments)
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seller advice: Time to Yank it Off? - 08/01/10 08:30 AM
I have many sellers that have their homes for sale in Wake Forest NC ask me this very question. They want to know if they should take their home off the market and wait until next year to put it back on the market. I have to ask - WHY? Why lose a valuable year of your life only to re-enter the market next year at a potentially more volatile time? My colleague, Leslie Ebersole, has a great blog post with a few quote from the experts as to their thoughts on the housing market next year. You might be surprised … (6 comments)
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seller advice: ALL Homes For Sale in Wake Forest NC Have Home Warranties in August 2010! - Ask Me! - 07/31/10 03:30 PM
ALL Homes For Sale in Wake Forest NC Have Home Warranties in August 2010! - Ask Me!
I have been fortunate to call Wake Forest my home for many years! I blog about it non-stop, I get out and meet the business owners and residents. It is wonderful to walk downtown and wave to all the people that I know. It can be like that for you, too!
This wonderful community has a wide variety of homes to choose from in all price ranges and of all styles. Each neighborhood has it's own unique vibe and there is definitely a place for EVERYONE … (2 comments)
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seller advice: I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow Is Not - 07/31/10 12:06 PM
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information! It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best friends home on the other side of town to see what it's worth and that's cool, right? Wrong! Well, if spying on your neighbor is cool to you then that's your … (221 comments)
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seller advice: FSBO - Hey, It Only Works If You Can Be Reached - 07/24/10 09:37 PM
FSBO - Hey, It Only Works If You Can Be Reached So, today I had a listing appointment right down the street from where I have a current listing. I was prepared with my notes, paperwork and CMA (Comparative Market Analysis). When I get to the neighborhood today I notice that there is a brand new FSBO sign at one of the homes. Hhmmm... I called the number on the sign.... Me: Yes, I am calling about the home that you have for sale. Can you give me a little information? Them: Actually, no, you'll need to call another number. It's … (33 comments)
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