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Buyers' Attitudes in Houston Heights Can Bring Better Deal - 02/26/12 08:49 AM
Buyers' Attitudes in Houston Heights Can Bring Better Deal
Heights buyers will benefit from this excellent article via
Ricki Eichler,Broker,GRI,ABR,TAHS,ePRO your Texas Hill Country connection
Kerrville, TX
Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,RECS
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
713.523.4600
Via Ricki Eichler,Broker,GRI,ABR,TAHS,ePRO your Texas Hill Country connection (Ricki Eichler Real Estate LLC):
Yesterday I received a contract on a home I own. It is a beautiful house with lots of amenities. I have received 3 offers in the recent past for this home. Every time before, the offers have been less than the asking price, one was even a low ball offer. And everytime, … (0 comments)
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How dare you sell my neighbors Heights house that fast. Who do you think you are? - 02/26/12 08:45 AM
How dare you sell my neighbors Heights house that fast. Who do you think you are?
Excellent information for Houston Heights Sellers via Scott Godzyk, One of Manchester NH's Leading Brokers.
Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas.
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindamarshallRealtors.com
713.523.4600
Via Scott Godzyk, One of Manchester NH's Leading Brokers (Godzyk Real Estate Services):
An interesting thing happened, I listed a home less than 2 weeks ago, there was 2 other homes for sale on the street. Within 7 days we had multiple offers and under contract in 7 days. The neighbor came running over as i was changing the sign to … (2 comments)
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Common Scents great advice for Houston Heights Sellers - 02/26/12 08:39 AM
Common Scents great advice for Houston Heights Sellers
Karen Bernetti offers excellent advice to sellers which will be us great use to Houston Heights clients as well.
Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
713.523.4600
Via Karen Bernetti (Staging4Smooth Transitions Connecticut Home Staging):
Home sellers can create spaces that appeal to prospective buyers by employing a little psychology and by engaging the 5 senses......You see, our brain takes all the sensory data it receives and transforms it into feelings and those feelings can be either overwhelmingly positive or overwhelmingly negative.
The clever use of design elements in a home … (0 comments)
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“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers - 02/26/12 08:25 AM
“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers
Absolutely excellent advice for buyers who are shopping in the Heights Houston Texas, where the inventory is down 20%. Compliments of Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Realty Lancaster
Good morning from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas.
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
713.523.4600
Via The Living in Lancaster Group - Cal Yoder 717.413.0744 (Keller Williams Realty Lancaster):
“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers“We did not get the house!” I told my buyers. I was disappointed for them and to be honest, for myself, as well. You see this is the third house … (2 comments)
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Heights buyers should be aware There is no “round to it” clause in a Real Estate Contract. - 02/16/12 07:23 PM
Heights buyers should be aware There is no “round to it” clause in a Real Estate Contract.
via Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
GREETINGS FROM INNERLOOP HEIGHTS HOUSTON TEXAS
LINDA JAMAIL MARSHALL,BROKER,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
WWW.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Mary Douglas, REALTOR ®, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (United Country Ponderosa Realty):
There is no “round to it” clause in a Real Estate Contract.
TIME is the essence of a real estate contract.
Dates and deadlines are in place for the benefit of the buyer; allowing the buyer ample time to apply for financing, inspect … (0 comments)
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How NOT To Flash A Chimney, Or A Roof helpful in Heights Houston Texas - 02/16/12 06:59 PM
How NOT to flash a chimney, or a roof helpful in Heights Houston Texas
Provided via
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC
Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia
Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
So often, more than seeing something flashed correctly, I see how not to flash a chimney, or a roof.
Roof tar does not flashing make! Period. It's great UNDER "stuff," like shingles, or vent covers, and when under it is long lasting. But it is not intended to … (0 comments)
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Why Having a Sitemap is an Important SEO Tool - 02/16/12 06:52 PM
Tammy Emineth again points out one of her super helpful entries.
I felt it would be of great interest to Innerloop Heights area reader.
Linda Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QCS
wwwLindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Tammy Emineth (Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing):
Why Having a Sitemap is an Important SEO Tool A Sitemap is a snapshot of all the pages on your website. It's a file or page on the site that compiles a list of URLs of every page, post or blog on your website.
Why is this important? Several reasons actually. Human-wise it's a helpful page for readers to go to if they want … (4 comments)
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The camera as a note taking tool for Heights homes - 02/13/12 12:45 PM
The camera as a note taking tool for Heights homes
Charles Buell, Seattle Homes Inspector reminds us about some very helpful points involved with actually viewing and documenting homes as we go thru.
Greetings from Innerloop & Heights Houston, Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com):
All of my note taking during inspections is done by camera. Very rarely do I ever write anything down.
I photo everything from data plates to just general reminder pictures that tell me what kinds of floors there are and what the driveway and roof is made of.
… (1 comments)
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The ‘Way Home’ Following Foreclosure in Houston Texas - 02/11/12 08:57 PM
The ‘Way Home’ Following Foreclosure in Houston Texas
Tanya Busch has provided us with some very timely advice about people experiencing credit issues.
We have seen foreclosure here Innerloop Houston, but not nearly to the amount in other metropolitan areas like Atlanta.
She points out" Realistically, you will need to spend at least a couple of years saving money and paying bills. Two years at the same job in Maine with stable income is usually the minimum requirement for any lender. It is also of key importance that you make absolutely sure you do not miss payments of any kind.Your FICO … (0 comments)
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Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream seen here in Houston Heights - 02/11/12 08:46 PM
Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream seen here in Houston Heights
Larry and Sheila Nassua provide us with an excellent and timely article with so many of us going thru a rough time but still wanting our childrent to be able to purchase their first home.
Greetings from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,ACRE,RECS
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland Relocation Certified~631-805-4400 (Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr,Plainview NY 11803):
Baby Boomers Helping Their Children With The American Dream
Larry and Sheila, Realtors with Charles Rutenberg Realty are experiencing something here on Long Island that may be happening … (0 comments)
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3 Reasons You Should Never Dispute Your Credit Online - 02/11/12 08:33 PM
3 Reasons Heights Buyers Should Never Dispute Your Credit Online
Excellent advice for Houston Heights Buyers via Ron Cook Killeen Texas.
He instructs us to, never dispute errors online if you want them permanently removed. If you are going to dispute items on your credit report, do it in writing, and do it by certified mail with a signed receipt.
Greetings from Innerloop Houston, Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Ron Cooks - Texas Real Estate Ft Hood / Killeen Homes for Sale (Options Realty Group / Credit Consultant):
Historically, the function of Credit Bureaus first began as collection agencies and they … (1 comments)
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Bottom Line Is ~ Price It Right in Houston Heights And It Will Sell! - 02/06/12 10:47 AM
Bottom Line Is ~ Price It Right in Houston Heights And It Will Sell!
A timely article via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland
This is the time of the year when inventory manifests itself.
I have multiple buyer clients who are waiting for new listings to come up, that said, if it is priced right then there are people to buy it.
Good Monday morning from Innerloop Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland Relocation Certified~631-805-4400 (Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr,Plainview NY 11803):
Bottom Line ~ Price It Right And It Will Sell!
It's … (2 comments)
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“Our agent is on vacation ….Can You Show us some houses ?” Asked the buyer. - 02/06/12 10:37 AM
“Our agent is on vacation ….Can You Show us some houses ?” Asked the buyer.
Sally and David Hanson have written about a very important subject that Buyers should take notice of. I wanted to pass along to my Heights buyers as well.
I have been in this situation several times where buyers do not understand the implications of what they are asking.
Good morning from Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563):
We could show you houses…but if we show you the house, we are also … (3 comments)
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Why Are Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts? - 02/05/12 12:21 PM
Why Are Heights Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts?
Excellent article about home pricing from Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA. this is very timely info as we are coming up to the historically "high selling time"
Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Northern VA (Long & Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA):
Why Are Buyers and Sellers Willing to Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Relatively Small Dollar Amounts?
This was a question I was asked by a close friend of mine the other … (0 comments)
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Location, location, location....check, check, check applies especially to Innerloop Houston - 02/05/12 11:03 AM
Location, location, location....check, check, check applies especially to Innerloop Houston
Ann deVane provides very timely and useful advice about LOCATION being the primary consideration when considering real estate. This applies double for higher density more ecclectic type areas like Innerloop Houston, Texas.
Greetings from Houston Heights this Sunday morning.
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Naperville Real Estate - Ann deVane - GRI, CNC, ePRO (john greene, Realtor):
As the spring season IS upon us, and homes seem to be disappearing much more rapidly than in past months it bears remembering...location, location, location. You can change anything about the inside of a home, … (0 comments)
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Seller will find this interesting-New to Real Estate? Don't Believe Most of the Stuff the Old Guys Say. - 02/05/12 10:57 AM
Jan and Steve Bachman offer excellent advice for people in our industry but alot of sellers will want to pay attention to this great advice.
Greetings this cloudy Sunday morning from Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,ACRE,RECS,QSC
Via Steve and Jan Bachman--Northern Virginia Realtors (RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax ):
OK, How do you get clients when you do not have any?
Most of the folks in the office will tell you that open houses, blogging and doing rentals are waste of time.
My guess is that the folks giving this advice have another source of family income or … (0 comments)
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17 Ways To Make Sure Your Home WON'T SELL info for Heights sellers - 02/04/12 10:36 AM
17 Ways To Make Sure Your Home WON'T SELL info for Heights sellers
Innerloop Sellers will find this article via
THE CHRISTIANSEN TEAM
WeSellFortWayne.com
Sellers should make this a part of their check list of what not to do.
Greetings from Innerloop Houston, Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via The Christiansen Team (RE/Max Home Connection Fort Wayne):
17. List it for 200% of it's true value.
16. List it as a four bedroom instead of a three. When the buyers get there... SURPRISE! Only three!
15. Paint the entire inside bright yellow with a Sponge Bob theme throughout.
14. Get … (2 comments)
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Sellers ! Is your condo approved for FHA financing ? - 02/04/12 10:25 AM
Excellent article provbided by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI BUCKS County & Philadelphia, PA HOMES
This applies to alot of the Innerloop Houston sellers, and something to be considered in the marketing. The more ways to put a buyer in the unit the more it is worth historically.
Greetings from Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI BUCKS County & Philadelphia, PA HOMES (RE/MAX Centre Realtors):
This is a great time to buy a home as rates are low and prices are low. If you own a condo it is a good time to list because there are buyers out … (1 comments)
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Ten things to remove before listing... - 02/03/12 11:40 AM
Excellent posting to aid sellers as we go into the prime listing and selling months via Lindsey Hasford.
There are many more ways to declutter a home for sale... but these are some important things to consider. For more information on selling your home in Houston Innerloop ... give me a call.
Greetings from Houston Innerloop Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,BROKER,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
Via Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision):
Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider … (0 comments)
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Last-Time Home Buyers is so applicable to Heights Houston Texas - 02/03/12 11:33 AM
Last-Time Home Buyers is so applicable to Heights Houston Texas
Excellent article provided by Cynthia Larsen in Sonoma County.
We will be seeing this issue more and more in the close in neighborhoods.
Consider this excerpt from the White House Council on Aging Report ...
"Beginning January 1, 2006, on average, a new 60 year old was celebrating a birthday every seven seconds, and these celebrations will continue for another 18 years. The impact of this demographic shift will affect every level of our social, economic and political systems"
Innerloop Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,QSC,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Cynthia Larsen - Sonoma … (2 comments)
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Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us? - 02/03/12 11:27 AM
Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us?
Excellent article discussing neighborhood preference via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland Relocation
I find this to be particularly timely and usefukl to my Heights and Innerloop buyers.
We see such an influx of people seeking out new places to "nest".
This is really good advice about how to evaluate how it works for them"
Greetings from Heights Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Larry & Sheila Nassau/Suffolk LongIsland Relocation Certified~631-805-4400 (Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr,Plainview NY 11803):
Will You Tell Us Which Neighborhood Is Best For Us? Larry And Sheila were … (0 comments)
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What works for living isn't going to fly for selling! applicable in Houston Heights - 02/03/12 10:22 AM
What works for living isn't going to fly for selling! applicable in Houston Heights
Excellent article that will be of great interest to older home sellers particularly in the Innerloop Houston neighborhoods via Janet Ankrett , Home Stanging expert.
I agree with her that
What a seller has learned to walk by and ignore or modifications they have made to make the house fit their lifestyle may be huge red flags for buyers.
I was in a charming older home recently. On the plus side, the seller had renovated the kitchen and main bathroom. We all know that these are expensive … (2 comments)
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How could the MLS be eliminated? - 02/01/12 10:54 AM
Excellent and insightful article by Bryan Robertson, Los Altos Real Estate.
Wanted to pass along this to the Innerloop Houston readers.
I agree with him when he says"Unlimited access to data doesn't mean unlimited knowledge"
Best regards
Innerloop Houston Texas
Linda Jamail Marshall,Broker,ABR,RECS,ACRE,QSC
www.LindaMarshallRealtors.com
Via Bryan Robertson, Los Altos REALTOR Los Altos Real Estate - Homes For Sale (Sereno Group - Los Altos):
You know I love controversy, so I'm jumping on this topic.
This morning Richard Weisser wrote a blog entitled Is the end of the MLS as we know it in sight?, in which he suggested that data access on … (3 comments)
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Are you really working? - 02/01/12 10:47 AM
Are you really working?
Excellent post by Mimi Foster, Colorado Springs Broker she points out that we are all so caught up in the business that we have a tendancy to stray from the real task at hand.
I agree with her completely when she says "All of the bells and whistles will not help you if you are not pursuing those past clients who are ensconced in your beautiful database. Or if you are not contacting those FSBO's or those Expired's, but merely have a great plan.
What are YOU doing to stop the busyness and actually get WORKING?"
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Linda Jamail Marshall,Innerloop Houston Texas,Broker, ABR,QSC,RECS,ACRE
Houston,
TX
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