So, You Think You Want To Buy A Foreclosure? Think Again! - 10/30/10 09:02 PM
The number of calls everyday for buyers who want to buy a foreclosure, and nothing else.  Most are not cash buyers.  Therefore, the home must qualify for a mortgage.  Usually a foreclosure home is not in the condition to pass inspections.  Great post.
RE/MAX Unlimited    870 W. Church St.   Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com


Via Carol Culkin (Century 21 Alliance - Mid-Hudson Valley ):
Bring a suitcase full of cash! ...Actually, what I really told my client is that I would see if there were some foreclosures that look "somewhat promising" because  FHA mortgages and foreclosures don't always … (1 comments)

When Will You Stop Wasting So Much Time? - 10/24/10 01:23 AM
What a great post!!! Doesn't it seem we waste so much time, mostly between internet, television, and commuting.  Surprising what we do with our 24 hours a day.  Working on making every minute count.
RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376  http://remax.com
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118  http://move2lexingtontn.com


Via Gary Woltal - Assoc. Broker REALTOR® SFR Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty):
A very dear one I know is always chiding me to quit "PLAYING" on Facebook. Well for those of you working that social media or others, many can be addicting and with too much time, wasting your time. In … (6 comments)

I Get Lots of Calls on My Print Ads - 10/21/10 10:18 PM
Just made a marketing decision on print advertising.  Being from a small town, with only one newspaper source, the rates are just outrageous.  We are certain the expansion on internet exposure is the right choice for our business.
RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118   http://LindaLipscomb.com


Via J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip LLC) Westchester County NY:
Not long ago, a client requested that I run a print ad on a listing that had not yet sold. I was resistant at first because of the disappointing results my print advertising had garnered since 2005 or so, but the seller … (6 comments)

How Effective Are YOUR Open Houses? - 10/20/10 11:28 PM
I have sold homes at open houses. I have had some open houses and noone came. 
I do them......cause it's better than doing nothing!!!!!  I find the advertising will usually get you something!!!
RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church St.   731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com


Via Kathleen Cooper, JCKC Realty-RE/MAX, SRES, REALTOR®:
How Effective Are YOUR Open Houses?   Every time I take a listing I always explain to the sellers that I don't do a ton of open houses.  My strategy is to advertise one usually when the property is new to the market and then I will do additional … (0 comments)

Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall... - 10/20/10 11:03 PM
The mortgage industry is a complete mess.  To ask for birth certificates, please!
It's amazing how far we have come.....and yes, we are all ready to see an end to this insanity.
RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com


Via Andrea Swiedler - REALTOR - Greater New Milford CT, Litchfield County & More (Prudential Adams & Associates, REALTORS, New Milford CT):
Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall... Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the kings horses and all the kings men.....
COULDN'T PUT HUMPTY TOGETHER AGAIN! I wrote a post yesterday about … (2 comments)

3 Factors That Make No Difference to The Right Price For Your Home - 10/20/10 12:11 AM
Great explanation!!!!  So many sellers believe they should get back every dollar they have spent on maintenance, improvements, etc.  It just depends on the investment and finding a buyer who appreciates them.
Thanks for sharing.
RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church St.  Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb  731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com

Via Valerie Zinger (Royal Lepage Gale Ottawa-Ontario-Canada):
The single most important factor in selling your house is the price.  At the right price, almost anything will sell but what is the right price? 

Here are three ways NOT to set the price on your house:
1) Predetermined Return on Investment (ROI).  For example, … (6 comments)

The Home Inspection Isn't a "Pass-Fail" Test - 10/15/10 11:35 PM
Home Inspections are soooooo important for piece of mind.  Most often the inspector finds something needing attention; however, very few times is there anything found that can't be fixed.
RE/MAX Unlimited   870 W. Church  Lexington, TN.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb  731-695-1118    http://LindaLipscomb.com
 

Via Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors):
You've found your perfect home and reached an agreement with the sellers.  The next step?  You hire a compulsive house nerd to come in a find it's imperfections.
Buzz kill?  Sometimes it is.
But I think of it as your little "getting to know you" time with your new place - and forget … (1 comments)

Mr. and Mrs. Home Sellers: Get Rid of Your Home's Mustache and Smoking Pipe - 10/06/10 11:00 PM
We advise sellers to de-personalize their homes.  Make their paint choices neutral.  Refrain from smoking in their home.  Send pets to visit a family member. 
Sell this House......but make sure your home has a fair chance to beat its competition.
RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church  Lexington, Tn.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118   http://LindaLipscomb.com

Via BILL CHERRY (BILL CHERRY, REALTORS - DALLAS):
Let's get this out of the way.  When I first went off to college, I was 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighed 125 pounds.  More than 50 years later, I'm still 5 feet, 5 inches tall, but along the way I've … (0 comments)

I Love a Prepared Buyer, Don't You? | Are YOU a Prepared Buyer? - 10/03/10 12:20 AM
What a great list!!!! Would life be just about perfect if all buyers were this prepared????  Thanks for posting.
RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church St.  Lexington, Tn.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb  731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com

 

Via Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Moonlight Beach (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)):
I Love a Prepared Buyer, Don't You? Are YOU a Prepared Buyer?  
I love working with a prepared buyer. One who has gotten their act together, and is ready to make a decision, and move through the transaction. 
Sadly, it can be kinda rare these days. There are many hopefuls … (0 comments)

NOW!!! THE BANKS ARE STOPPING THE FORECLOSURES THEMSELVES!!! - 10/02/10 11:30 PM
Sounds like there have been many errors in the foreclosure process.  Will be intersting to see the outcome of this.  I am sure there will be thousands of lawsuits.
RE/MAX Unlimited  870 W. Church St.  Lexington, Tn.  731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118  http://LindaLipscomb.com


Via Tom Waite, Broker, Short Sales & Investments (Thomas Waite Real Estate Broker):
VERY INTERESTING!  This morning the Bank of America decided that they MIGHT have made a couple of tiny errors in foreclosing on as many as 20,000 homes...OOPSIE!
So, they joined the growing list of lenders and banks who have finally come to see that even … (2 comments)

Advice Home Buyers/Sellers Won’t Find On TV - 10/02/10 11:12 PM
Great post!!!!
What's an eager buyer or nervous seller to do??  Depends on who you ask!!!!
RE/MAX Unlimited    870 W. Church St.  Lexington, Tn.   731-249-5376
Linda Lipscomb   731-695-1118   http://LindaLipscomb.com

Via John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com):
Eager homebuyers and nervous sellers are often confused by conflicting news stories, most of which focus upon the more sensational aspects of the housing market and economy. With TV, major newspapers, magazines, and Internet sites bombarding consumers with ever-changing economic news, many are paralyzed in fear of taking action either too soon or too late.
 
Sellers want to know if home prices are still falling, … (0 comments)