"How much should I offer?" That question is a lot more complicated than most home buyers would understand. Why?? Because buyers, sellers and far too many agents are narrowly focused on PRICE, PRICE, PRICE. There is another methodology that is, IMO, far more effective and begins with the fact th
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01/30/2013
WalkawaysShort SalesForeclosuresDeed in Lieu ofUpside Down Loansetc. etc. The home owner still loses their home. Somehow the fact that Fannie/Freddie would profit from this scenario just doesn't sit well. There is just no end to it. Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
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01/30/2013
CARRYING COSTS IN A NET SHEET? Sure, but don't forget to offset the benefit of having only one mortgage payment. CARRYING COSTS to the seller are important, IF they have relocated and, in addition to the carrying costs on the property for sale, are also paying rent or mortgage, etc. on a second
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01/29/2013
TONY GARCIA posts about an interesting court/appeals decision. SEE: Homeowner Sues Realtor for Not Disclosing Property Stigma WHY DO OWNERS/SELLERS and their agents fail to disclose??? Do we believe that it's because the law/code says that a fact doesn't have to be disclosed THAT THE FACT DIDN'
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01/29/2013
CONSIDER SHORT SALES WHEN YOU TOUR HOMES FOR SALE! The listings of homes for sale in Loudoun County is very low. Properties are selling fast and for good money. One type of property listing you might have been reluctant to consider in the past are SHORT SALE listing. FACT: Many lenders have im
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01/29/2013
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. . . ONE PHOTO OF A HOME in that community. JUST ONE!! Surely that isn't too much to ask. Are we selling ENTRANCE WAYS? Are we selling Graphs??? Are we selling statistical tables?? If someone makes an offer on that beautiful entrance, WILL IT APPRAISE??? WHAT'S THE LIST P
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01/27/2013
Ashburn VA Homes for Sale in Golf Course Communities. GOLF ANYONE?? Buy a home in Loudoun County in one of the beautiful golf course communities. Call Lenn to see: Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988. or E-mail. FREE One Year Home Warranty. MLS #: LO7998028 Price: $678,000
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01/27/2013
WHY I LIKE TO PREPARE HOME BUYERS IN LOUDOUN COUNTY WITH FACTS: For one thing, it avoids hearing:"We'll think about overnight." "Let's see what else comes on the market next week."Of course, most experienced agents will provide serious home buyers with the recent SOLD information.When buyers see
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01/25/2013
For many years now, I've suggested to agent that the settlement date in the contract should be AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. Clearly, unless it's a cash purchase, schedule closing as quickly as the loan can be approved. At one time, that could be as soon as 30 days. Not so easy today. With the myriad
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01/25/2013
HI MIKEand KELLY. Thanks for the referral. However, as you know, I limit my real estate practice to residential brokerage and then only Buyers Brokerage. However, as I said, I do know a very experienced Commercial Agent in Northern Virginia. While I appreciate your loyalty and the referrals, si
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01/25/2013
