Home buyers: Before you make an offer on a house, determine if the property is appropriately priced from the get-go. - 04/28/09 10:30 PM
We were talking about this today in Lexington, TN.  All offers are unreasonably low.   Most do not get worked out.  Yes, it is a buyers market and all sellers need to sell and most are priced to do so.
Linda Lipscomb  RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.
731-249-5376  http://LindaLipscomb.com
 
 

Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty:
In our local real estate market in Newnan Georgia, most homes are listed at fair market price based on condition and the market. Sellers have become savvier, and they understand that it takes a low list price to … (0 comments)

3-2-1- LIFTOFF! Prevent Failure to Launch: Help Your Kid Buy A House This Year - 04/27/09 11:16 PM
Rural Development has become one of the most popular.  100% loan with seller paid closing costs gets the buyer in for little or no money down. 
If you don't own a home....what in the world are you waiting on.....just do it before the prices and the rates start upward.
Linda Lipscomb  RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church ST.  Lexington, TN.
731-249-5376    http://LindaLipscomb.com    731-695-1118

Via Janet Guilbault California Mortgage Banker/Broker:
It wasn't THAT long ago that we Baby Boomers worried a lot about our kids.
You know, those irrepressible Generation Y kids who were on the Internet at age 4 and who grew up … (1 comments)

The Realities of Real Estate - 04/27/09 09:39 PM
This is so true.
Enjoy!
Linda Lipscomb   RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church St.   Lexington, TN.
731-249-5376   731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com
Via United Country Rogue Coast Realty:
It's our job as Realtors, to enlighten the Lender, the Buyers Broker, the Appraiser, the Tax Assessor and our CLIENTS about the real value of their home!Hope you get a smile out of this one....it's one of my favorites to send to clients just before the appraisal! … (0 comments)

How's Your Phone Voice? - 04/26/09 02:45 PM
Great suggestion. 
Taped myself the other day.....one of those "AHA Moments".
Linda Lipscomb  RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.
731-249-5376     731-695-1118   http://LindaLipscomb.com

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):
Like most of you, I talk to other real estate agents on the phone pretty regularly. Some in the course of my real estate business, some in the course of my writing, training & speaking career.
And I tell ya - there are a lot of unfriendly voices out there.
Within an hour the other day I spoke with two different agents, about two totally different … (0 comments)

The art of the deal...or not - 04/12/09 04:47 PM
Sad story, but one that needs to be told.  It happens more often than one would think.
Linda Lipscomb   RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church  Lexington, TN.   38351
http://LindaLipscomb.com     731-695-1118
Via Fairbanks Ak Real Estate Broker Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-699-6024 (Jesse Clifton & Associates, REALTORS®):
Principles of negotiation.  Books have been written about it.  Speakers travel the world lecturing about it.  Millions have been spent trying to uncover the secret.  For some, it will remain an abstract principle they will sadly never master.
A few weeks ago I had the chance to speak with a fellow for whom negotiations had not been a … (0 comments)

2855 Bible Grove Road - Lexington, TN. - 04/02/09 07:30 PM
Precious Memories..make them here!! This home is nestled among the trees with winding driveway.
 7.6 acres fenced for your favorite hobby.
Home features beautiful hardwood floors. Master bedroom is conveniently located downstairs. Upstairs are two bedrooms and bath.
Over the garage with private entrance is the recreational room or media room.
Rocking chair front porch is the perfect place to unwind and reflect on your day.
New roof.
Within minutes to beautiful Pin Oak Lake and Natchez Trace State Park. Word gets around....make your move now.





 

 
 


 This mini-farm has tons … (5 comments)

HVCC effective May 1st. How Realtors can make a difference right NOW! - 04/02/09 06:33 PM
 This should be interesting.  Mary has hit the nail on the head.  Read on.
Via Mary Thompson Lake Lanier Appraiser in Georgia (LakeFrontPros.com):
Hello everyone, just wanted you to know that the HVCC (home valuation code of conduct) is soon going to be a reality come May 1st, 2009 and you need to take control now. you need to take control now in your SALES CONTRACTS.
If you have never heard of HVCC...You are in for a RUDE awakening! PLEASE READ ON....
 

 I hope the powers that be here on Active Rain make this a featured post because this information is … (0 comments)

Think Like A Buyer - And Your Listings Will Sell - 04/02/09 06:22 PM
Agree with Kristina, as realtors, we should put ourselves in the buyers shoes more often. 
 

Via Kristina Pratt, Realtor - JustDuckyHomes.com (St. Louis' Illinois Suburbs - Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors):
Back in 2005, anyone with a real estate license could sell a house.  Snap a picture, stick a sign in the yard and put the listing in the MLS with a one sentence description and you were done.  Those days are long, long gone.
The numbers in my market indicate that the chances of selling a home in Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is only 42%.  42%... that's staggering.  The houses that are … (0 comments)

This One Is For the Guys! - 04/02/09 05:38 PM
The Man Rules  At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
  Finally , the guys side of the story..( I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear " the Rules " From the female side.  
   Now here are the rules from the male side.    
These are our rules!Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!  
1.   Men are NOT mind readers.1. Learn to work the toilet seat.You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.We need it up, you need it down.You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.1. Sunday sports: It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.Let it be.1. Crying … (0 comments)