New Listing: 2409 N 50 Street near Med Center, Creighton and UNO for $129,000! - 04/28/09 08:12 AM
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Open House: 14727 Gertrude St on Sunday (4-26-09) from 1-3 PM - 04/26/09 11:05 AM
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Instead of doing something new try doing something better! - 04/23/09 08:36 AM
Many Realtors get caught up into a strategy of doing something "new" in order to generate more business.  It sounds more fun and exciting to implement a new strategy - however, it might be a better strategy to do something you already do - only do it better. 
For example, take for example Craigslist, you already post your listings to Craigslist, but at what frequency do you refresh the posting so it is not 100 postings from the top?   When you post to Craigslist are you using the standard template or do you use an enhanced template like v-flyer?  Sometimes a slight change can net you more results … (12 comments)

Incident at Prairie Lane Elementary in District 66 - 04/22/09 04:59 PM
 
This is from an e-mail I received a few minutes ago from Mrs. Wallace
*** Saftey Alert ***
We received this information at the close of the school day on Wednesday from one of our parents who works in District 66.  I'm passing it along as a precaution.  This would be a good time to review with your child the importance to stay away from strangers.  With the great weather, I know many of our kids will be outside playing.  From District 66...Hello, this is Peggy Rupprecht, Director of Communications for WestsideCommunity Schools. I'm calling to let you know about an … (3 comments)

Looking for Love, Online Dating and Buying a Home? - 04/22/09 04:27 PM

"Great personality!"
If you were going to an online dating service would you date someone that had no photo but the caption that said, "Great personality?"  Now, what if you were a buyer looking for a home would you take your time to visit a home in person with no photo of the home online?  How about a photo that is from the tax assessor's website with a car in the driveway and trash cans on the curb? 
You can not judge a book by the cover, but I truly believe that you can tell a great deal from looking … (0 comments)

Warning: I am going to say the four letter word in a blog post! - 04/21/09 11:10 PM

Ready? 
WORK!
I firmly believe that success in real estate is a direct result of hard work.  There is no substitute or short-cut if you are going to succeed in real estate - you have to work.  Now, it is true that you work smarter and more efficiently but you still can not avoid it. 
It takes work to ... prospect. It takes work to ... develop a web presence. It takes work to ... further your education with designations. It takes work to ... attend training. It takes work to ... work to follow up with past clients. … (6 comments)

Staging a home is an INTERNET strategy! - 04/21/09 10:33 PM
As many of you know I am a fervent believer in professional staging.  I truly believe that staging a home is an effective internet strategy.  Studies show that close to 85% of home buyers begin their search online.  Staging a home is critical to give the best impression of the home not only in person but also online. 
Here is a home that was professionally staged.  The home was vacant and the seller took my advice and RENTED furniture.  This seller had previously listed the home TWICE with the same broker for a total market time of 392 days on the market.  Before … (34 comments)

Price, condition and ... commission! - 04/21/09 10:27 PM
In selling your home it is good to interview several agents before hiring ONE agent to represent you.  Keep in mind, by law, commissions are negotiable and their is no such thing as a "standard" commission.  Commissions are negotiated between the seller and the listing broker.  Commissions are paid to the broker to broker and a buyer agent will receive a portion of the listing commission paid to the selling broker.  As a seller, one of the questions you should ask an agent before hiring one to sell your home is,
"What is the payout in the MLS or what is … (0 comments)

Do not list your home until it is READY to list! - 04/21/09 09:25 PM
Many sellers make the mistake of listing their home BEFORE it is ready to list.  If you are selling your home the BEST time is the first 30 days on the market.  Do not be pressured to list your home before it is ready.  The only time there is PENT UP demand for your home is in the first 30 days.  If the home is not market ready or not listed at market value you have blown the best time to sell your home. 
If your home needs paint, carpet or repairs DO NOT LIST your home until it is ready.  Buyers … (1 comments)

Just Listed! 3907 Baldwin Cir in High Meadows for only $88,000 - 04/20/09 10:44 AM
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Just Listed! 14727 Gertrude St in Southwest Omaha for $135,000 - 04/20/09 09:58 AM
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Open House this Sunday from 1-3 PM at 12112 Erskine Cir - 04/17/09 10:46 AM
Open House this Sunday at 12112 Erskine Cir from 1-3 PM

This home is listed for $145,000
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 Here is a quick map to help you find this home.

 MLS#20905236
If you are in the area stop by!
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
Alliance Real Estate
Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771
 
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Fair Housing Seminar on April 16, 2009 - 04/14/09 02:51 AM
April is fair housing month and the Omaha Area Board of Realtors is sponsoring a FREE seminar for Realtors in the Omaha area.  I have attended this seminar before and it is informative and a great refresher on Fair Housing and the Testing Process.  It is well worth your time investment to attend.

 
 
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
Alliance Real Estate
Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771
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Mark your calendars for for April 23, 2009 - 04/14/09 02:39 AM
Star Panel on April 23, 2009

Kudos to the folks at Keller Williams of Greater Omaha for sponsoring this event.  Another item that I thought was a great idea was to have the cost of admission of $5 which goes to charity.  These events are ALWAYS well attended and I would encourage any agent to attend.  You will learn a great deal and don't worry it is not a "recruiting" event.   
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
Alliance Real Estate
Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771
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Selling your home? Did your listing agent preview the competition? - 04/14/09 01:50 AM
Many sellers often think that all agents from a company are the same.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  When you hire an agent to sell your home you are hiring ONE agent to represent you, the rest represent the BUYER.  When selling your home pay attention to see if your agent physically went and saw other homes in the area in person. 
In the real estate business this is know as previewing the competition.  You are paying thousands of dollars to sell your home, don't you think your agent could have at least taken the time to see what … (3 comments)

Selling your home? Be sure to ask the listing agent ... - 04/14/09 01:27 AM
How are showings going to be handled?  Does your listing agent handle their own showing calls?  Many agent do.  That means your agent HAS to be available in order to schedule showings.  If your agent is not available for whatever reason you it may mean the difference between a closed sale or your home languishing on the market. 
Many showings are scheduled on short notice and if your agent misses the call or is in a meeting it may mean a lost opportunity for a potential buyer to see your home.  If you call your agent do they answer the phone or go … (2 comments)

Thank you, Michelene Bowyer of Deeb Realty - 04/14/09 01:01 AM
I would like to thank Michelene Bowyer of Deeb Realty for her assistance in the sale of 3802 North 52 Street. This was a very challenging FHA transaction with lots of repairs, electrical work, tree trimming, painting and after TWO FHA inspections this one finally got closed.  
Sold in 17 days for $61,000 with $2500 in seller concessions.

 
 
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
Alliance Real Estate
Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771
 
 
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Congratulations, Steve Minino of NP Dodge - 04/05/09 11:16 PM
I would like to congratulate Steve Minino of NP Dodge for being this month's winner of my feedback incentive program.  In order to obtain feedback on my listings, I hold a monthly drawing for any agent who takes their time to fill out an electronic feedback request.  I would like to thank Steve for his professional, feedback and for showing my listing on 12112 Erskine Cir in the Willow Wood subdivision. 
Congratulations, Steve!

 
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
Alliance Real Estate
Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771
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What is mudjacking? - 04/05/09 09:28 PM
Settling concrete can present a challenge when selling a home.  When concrete experiences uneven settling buyers and sellers often believe that the only solution is concrete replacement.  Another cost effective option is concrete raising or also known as "mudjacking."  Fixing a concrete slab now can eliminate bigger issues.
How does mudjacking work?
A series of holes are drilled through the sunken concrete slab. A cement/grout mixture is pumped under the sunken slab to raise it to the desired height. The holes are then patched with cement. What are the benefits of mudjacking?
It costs less than concrete replacement No changes in the color to the concrete … (8 comments)

Your Open House has been over for two hours ... - 04/05/09 05:34 PM
Your Open House has been over for two hours and your advertising is still in the driveway!  This is an example of the non-effectiveness of promoting an open house in the newspaper.  Here is a photo taken on Sunday at 5:10 PM and you can clearly see the bright orange bags containing the Sunday paper still in the driveways of two homes.  How effective is the paper for advertising an open house on Sunday from 1-3 PM if the paper is still in the driveway at 5:00 PM? 

The newspaper is not an effective method for selling a home in today's market!
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I think that might have been a compliment? - 04/05/09 02:28 PM
I recently listed an expired listing that had been listed TWO times previously with the same Realtor.  The seller needed a change and interviewed several agents and choose myself as a result of my marketing plan.  As part of my marketing plan, I have the home professionally staged.
This home was vacant and the seller took my advice and rented furniture.  I sent the seller a copy of the flyer and the seller said, "the flyer and staging looked so good that it almost bordered on misrepresentation and that it did not even look like the same house." 
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A Real Estate Alert - Buyers and Sellers Beware! - 04/05/09 02:00 PM
Here is a fantastic post written by Randy Prothero of Century 21 Liberty Homes in Hawaii.  I was fortunate enough to meet Randy several years ago at a CRS class in Missouri.  In his post, Randy illustrates why it is important to hire a FULL TIME Realtor when you are buying or selling a home.
Way to go, Randy!
Via Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes):
If you are looking to buy or sell a home you may want to ask a question of you real estate agent before making a decision on whether to work with them.
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Re-creating the wheel. - 04/05/09 01:37 PM
Many agents try to re-create the wheel by coming up with "new" USP.  (Unique Selling Proposition)  Why not use what is already available?  For example, the $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers?   For Realtors in the business, sometimes we forget that just because WE know about something does not mean the average consumer is aware of it. 
Are you promoting the tax credit in your signage?

Of course, any signage should be have a web component driving consumers to your website.  Do not make the mistake of promoting the tax credit and forget to promote your website. 
 
Thanks,
David Matney, CRS, … (7 comments)

Thank you, Kim Fendrick with Alliance Real Estate! - 04/05/09 11:39 AM
I would like to thank Kim Fendrick with Alliance Real Estate for her assistance with the sale of 7018 N Irvington Rd in Omaha, Nebraska.  It is always fun to write "thank you" posts but it is even better when it is one of our own agents.  Kim is a true professional she helped make it a smooth transaction. 
7018 North Irvington Rd was previously listed with another broker for 185 days.  Thanks to Kim we got the job done in 19 days!  Needless to say the seller was thrilled.  I would like to give a "shout out" to Tori Ross of Ross-Designs for her … (0 comments)

Today's "Virtual" Open House! - 04/05/09 09:38 AM
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Just Listed! 5412 Parker St *** Sale Pending *** - 04/01/09 12:30 AM
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Scouting For FOOD - 04/01/09 12:26 AM
Here is a post written by Kim Fendrick of Alliance Real Estate on the annual food drive known as "Scouting for Food" to help our local food banks. 
Way to go, Kim!
Via Kim Fendrick ~ Omaha NE Metro Realtor (Alliance Real Estate):
It is that time of year when boy scouts and cub scouts do a community project to help local food banks.  You should have received a door hanger this weekend to let you know of the event.
Local scouts will be picking up bags of non perishable food Saturday, April 4th.  Please place the bags out before 8 a.m.  
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ALERT: Omaha Real Estate SCAM! - 04/01/09 12:02 AM
Here is a post on a real estate scam that is hitting our local Omaha market.  I would like to give a "shout out" to Shawn Murray of Re/Max the Producers and Connie Watts of Prudential for helping spread the word. 
Way to go, Connie and Shawn!
Via Connie Watts - Omaha Homes for Sale / Offutt AFB Homes, 402-880-9027 (Prudential Ambassador Real Estate):
 
This scam has finally hit Omaha, Nebraska.  Thank you , Shawn Murray, with Remax The Producers for contacting the media so the community won't fall for it.   
Vacant homes for sale are being advertised FOR RENT on … (0 comments)

 
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