Free Warranty for Home Sellers - 03/24/08 05:02 PM
Alliance Real Estate is proud to have partnered with ServiceOne Home Warranty to offer sellers a FREE home warranty during the listing period.  Our company has offered this program with ServiceOne for several years and it has been well received by our agents and our clients.   The warranty is free and it also comes with free evaluation conducted by ServiceOne of the major mechanical systems of the home.  For more information or to sign up for the program please contact your friendly Alliance Realtor.
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate
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New Technology Introduced in the Omaha Real Estate Market - 03/24/08 11:38 AM
I am proud to announce that Alliance Real Estate is leading the way by being the FIRST company in Omaha to introduce a VIRTUAL FLYER for buyers via PDA/Smartphone!  This system employs a text message call capture system with an attached virtual flyer!  Smartphones are the future and are outselling desktop computers 4 to 1. 
This technology will enable a potential buyer to look at multiple photos and view pertinent home information within the comfort of their car instantaneously.  The buyers simply sends a text message and they receive a information back in the form of a text message.  If the buyer has … (0 comments)

The Smartest Person in the Transaction - 03/24/08 10:48 AM
The smartest person in the transaction is the BUYER.  Why?  Most buyers by the time of making an offer have become experts in pricing homes currently active in the market.  They have spent hours searching on-line, searched days sometimes weeks looking at homes in person and sometimes they have searched different areas of town.  They know when a home is a good value and when it is not.  Buyers are looking at your current competition.
The buyers are NOT looking at homes that have SOLD.  They do not tour your neighbor's house that sold a year ago.  That is ancient history.  Markets change so … (2 comments)

3531 Madison Omaha: This Home is Cute as a Button! $89,000 - 03/21/08 10:47 PM
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What is street creep? - 03/20/08 10:33 PM
Have you ever been in a home and noticed a crack in the wall of the foundation in the garage?  This is typically caused by a phenomenon known as "street creep."  What is street creep?  Street creep is when the concrete expands and pushes on the driveway which subsequently pushes the floor of the garage against the wall of the garage which then causes causes the wall to crack. 
Are some homes more prone to street creep?  Yes, homes that are located on the bottom of a hill on a curve or homes at the bottom of a T intersection.  Why do these homes see street … (4 comments)

15826 Seward, Omaha, NE Beautiful & Immaculate Home! $160,000 - 03/20/08 10:51 AM
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Getting the most distance out of a five iron - 03/19/08 08:59 PM
This post has nothing to do with golf but it does involve getting the most of the tools that are available.  Tiger Woods is a professional who can get alot more out of a five iron than myself.  Why?  Because he is a professional.  A professional knows their equipment, is a student to their craft and can maximize equipment to its full potential.
Realtors have tools like a lockbox.  Something simple like a lockbox is a tool than can be used by a professional to add value to a transaction.  Do you maximize its potential?  Do you program and track showings via lockboxes?  Do you program your business … (5 comments)

200th Post! - 03/19/08 08:49 PM
This post is to mark my 200th post on Activerain.  The amount of information available on this network is simply amazing.  I would like to thank all of those of you who have went out of their help me grow my business by posting and sharing their marketing ideas.  
I had no idea when joined this network what kind of impact it would have on my business a year and a half later.  I have met some great people locally and from across the nation on activerain.  Thanks again for all you do to make this such a great network.
Thank you,
David Matney, … (8 comments)

Free CE in for Omaha Realtors - 03/18/08 02:20 PM
For most Realtors MOLD is an ugly four letter word.  Servpro is sponsoring a FREE CE class that has been approved for 3 (R) credit hours on April 11, 2008.  This class will help you understand mold and give you insight on the restoration industry.  Class Size is limited so reservations are required.  I have attached the flyer for more information. 

Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate
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8310 Vernon Ave., Omaha, NE: Absolutley Beautiful Pre-Inspected Beauty! $125,000 - 03/17/08 01:52 PM
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How To Build Wealth in Real Estate: FREE Breakfast Seminar in Omaha!!! - 03/17/08 11:30 AM

I have heard Tom speak on several occassions.  His level of knowledge can truly advance your investing career and save you YEARS of the price of tuition at the school of hard knocks.  I have attended Tom's class at the State Realtor Convention and at a GRI two day course.  If you can swing this it is well worth your time.  I highly recommend Tom and he is entertaining to boot!
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate
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Sellers: Selling a home is uncomfortable - 03/16/08 10:08 PM
There are currently over 5000 active listings in the Omaha market for sale.  When you home is on the market it means that you will get showings at times that are inconvenient.  You have to make your home available in-order for agents to sell your home.  Sometimes you get only ONE shot at a buyer - make your home difficult to show and the buyer WILL move on.  
Many buyers are looking at more than one home and they are on a tight schedule so they do not want to come back at a later time.  This time-frame also means that buyers size … (4 comments)

Real Estate Companies: What agents should consider when picking a firm. - 03/15/08 01:46 AM
Are Realtors that want the best "split" any different than sellers that want the "lowest" commission?  First of all, commissions are negotiable.  Commission splits are negotiable as well.  Many agents will run to the company with the highest split just as some sellers will run to the Realtor with the lowest commission.  When you decide to change companies you have to take in the entire picture.  
Real Estate companies are NOT non-profit organizations.  Companies have to make money for two reasons.  First, people need to eat.  Second, profits have to be re-invested back into the company.  Now, it is fair to carefully examine how that … (8 comments)

Thank You to Signature Signs in Omaha, NE - 03/15/08 01:16 AM
I would like to thank Bonnie and Tom Schneider with Signature Signs in Omaha, Nebraska.  Signature Signs is a locally owned company and they are absolutely FANTASTIC!  I am thrilled with their work and they are more than willingness to assist with new innovative ideas on signage. 
Many agents overlook the value of the sign, they simply plant it in the ground and forget about it.  Bonnie and Tom will help you implement innovative ideas that can be used to separate you from the competition.  They bend over backwards and they work hard to accommodate a quick turn around time. 
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1702 N. 36 St. Newly Remodeled Beauty in Orchard Hill!! Amazing Value! $75,000 - 03/12/08 12:14 PM
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Thank you to Deb Rau of CBSHome - 03/12/08 12:06 AM
I would like to thank Deb Rau of CBSHome Real Estate.  Deb brought the buyer to my listing and she helped sell my listing at 6522 N 106 St in Cherry Hills.  Deb was a true professional and the transaction went extremely smooth.  In any transaction, it takes TWO agents to put a deal together.  I would like to thank Deb for her professionalism and I look forward to working with her in the future. 
If you are considering selling your home and you would like more information on my marketing plan feel free to give me a call or visit our website.  … (0 comments)

Absorption Rate for Cherry Hills - 03/12/08 12:04 AM
Absorption Rate looks at supply and demand.  There can be an absorption rate at a national level, local level and even a neighborhood level.  Some neighborhoods "absorb" home at a faster pace than other neighborhoods.  How do you calculate an absorption rate?
STEP 1:  Look at the homes SOLD over the past year.  In Cherry Hills, there have been 17 homes sell in the subdivision. 
STEP 2:  Take the homes SOLD over the past year and divide by 12.  This will give you an average of the number of homes sold per month.  In Cherry Hills about 1.44 homes sell per month in … (2 comments)

Thank you, Colleen LaVier of Keller Williams of Greater Omaha - 03/11/08 11:58 PM
I would like to thank Colleen LaVier of Keller Williams for bringing the buyer to my listing at 4514 South 14th Street in Omaha, NE.  Colleen was very pleasant to work with and was able bring a tough transaction to completion. 
Colleen was a true professional and I look forward to working with her in the future.  In a successful transaction it takes alot of communication and by the time of closing I knew Colleen's number by heart.  In fact, my cell phone bill might be just a little bit higher with this transaction.
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate  
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If you overprice your home - it will not sell. - 03/09/08 10:27 AM
This is an example of what happens when your home is not priced correctly.  This example involves a property that is in near my neighborhood and I am good friends with one of the neighbors so I could see this example play out over the course of time.   
Background
I personally listed this property on May 24, 2006.  This home is a 3 bedroom/2bath/2car garage split-entry home with approximately 1500 finished sqare feet.  This home was originally a "For Sale by Owner" and they had marketed the home for several weeks at $148,000.  When I first met with these sellers we discussed three critical … (2 comments)

Access to Omaha MLS via Smartphone for Omaha Realtors - 03/08/08 09:31 AM
In Omaha, Realtors have two options when deciding on an electronic key.  The first option is a display key which gives you access to the lock-box.  The next option is e-key professional for smart-phones which will give you access to the lock-box and it will give you mobile access to the MLS.  This MLS information is updated nightly. 
If you have a smart-phone you can still access the MLS without e-key professional.  On your smart-phone go to
http://oabrmls.fnismls.com/paragonwifi 
this will give you mobile access to the MLS.  Even if you have e-key professional this site will give you up to the minute … (4 comments)

Seminar on Structural Issues held at the OABR on March 20, 2008 - 03/04/08 09:56 PM
The Omaha Area Board of Realtors Education Committee is sponsoring a seminar on structural issues.  Bill Churchill will be the guest speaker and will address various types of structural issues.  The seminar will be held at the OABR Education Center located at 11830 Nicholas Street in Omaha, NE on March 20, 2008 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. 
This event will be a great way to enhance your knowledge and will help you understand structural issues.  There will be plenty of time for questions.  Most Realtors in the business are familiar with Bill's work and he is the go-to guy when the structural issue is … (1 comments)

Code of Ethics Training on March 7, 2008 - 03/04/08 09:54 PM
The Omaha Area Board of Realtors Education Committee is sponsoring the required quadrennial ethics training on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 8:30 - 11:30 am at the OABR Education Center at 11830 Nicholas St in Omaha, Nebraska.   
This event is FREE.  However, it is NOT a Continuing Education Class.  As of January 1, 2001 the National Association of Realtors requires all Realtors to complete ethics training every four years. 
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate
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13404 S. 35 Ave, Bellevue, NE: Beautiful Pre-Inspected Home in Looking Glass! $170,000 - 03/03/08 04:05 PM
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Thank you, Jim Thibodeau of CBSHOME - 03/03/08 10:37 AM
I would like to thank Jim Thibodeau of CBSHome for bringing the buyer for my listing at 13423 Gertrude St. in the Millard Highlands subdivision.  In any successful transaction it takes a TWO agents to put a deal together.  This listing SOLD after only 19 days on the market!  This home sold for $127,500 with the sellers paying $3,387.50 in buyer's closing costs.  Again, I would like to thank Jim for his professionalism and I look forward to working with him in the future.
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS,GRI
Alliance Real Estate
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