omaha real estate blog: Donations for Local Women's Shelter - 12/09/07 10:31 AM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
On Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM the Omaha Chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors will hold their annual Officer Installation and Holiday Reception at the Regency Lake and Tennis Club. Refreshments will be served and … (2 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Beverly Flynn of NP Dodge - 12/07/07 08:48 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Everyone is well aware of the recent tragedy in Omaha. One of the victims was Beverly Flynn with NP Dodge. NP Dodge has stepped up to the plate and is established a fund to support her family. Unfortunately, I did not have … (6 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: The most important document when buying or selling a home. - 12/05/07 03:38 PM
Omaha Real Estate David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
The Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement is one of the most important documents when buying or selling a home. As a seller, it is EXTREMELY important to carefully fill out the disclosure completely and honestly. If the transaction ends up in a courtroom it … (12 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Agency Disclosure - 12/05/07 01:53 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
One of the forms you will be asked to sign if you are considering buying or selling a home is the Agency Disclosure. The form is required by law in the state of Nebraska. The purpose of this form is … (2 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: More exposure: Avoid this common pricing mistake when selling your home. - 12/01/07 10:05 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Everyone knows that pricing and exposure are key factors in getting a home sold. 83% of buyers begin their search online and most of those searches is determined by entering a price range. One common mistake sellers and agents make … (0 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: "Subject to satisfactory home inspection" - 11/30/07 09:17 AM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Everyone understands the importance of a professional home inspection when buying a home. However, what happens if the seller does not want to fix or address an issue? Is the contract automatically null and void? Normally, there is a home inspection addendum to … (2 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: What is an Escrow Closing Fee? - 11/27/07 12:28 AM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
When you purchase or sell a home one of the closing costs you will incur is an escrow closing fee. Typically this fee in Nebraska is approximately $300 to $400. This fee is charged by the title company which serves as … (1 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: What is a blog? - 11/26/07 11:39 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
What is a blog? A blog stands for web log. A blog is simply an e-mail to the world. It allows you to reach a wide audience and it levels the playing field. When I first heard of blogging I thought it was … (8 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Pelini or Gill? - 11/26/07 10:33 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Nebraska is now in search of a new head football coach. For anyone not from Nebraska this will not seem to be a big deal. To give you some insight to how important this is the tracking of the airplane carrying … (6 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: What is the state documentary tax? - 11/25/07 06:59 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
One of the closing costs you see when you sell a home is the state documentary tax. This tax is paid by the seller for "executing a deed for the privilege of transferring beneficial interest in or legal title to real … (1 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: What is a Broker Administrative Commission? (or BAC) - 11/25/07 06:33 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
What is a BAC? A BAC stands for Broker Administrative Commission. Some companies charge buyers and sellers an additional fee in addition to the commission when buying a home or selling a home. If a buyer is purchasing a home a … (1 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: New Construction: Why a builder does not discount the price? - 11/20/07 07:20 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Occasionally I will help a buyer purchase new construction. Often buyers will get frustrated because they feel that they are not getting a "good deal" because the builder will not budge on his/her asking price. Sometimes buyers get frustrated because when they sold … (3 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Home Inspections: Vacant Homes and Utilities - 11/20/07 06:26 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
This is just a quick post on purchasing a home that is vacant. Most buyers will make an offer to purchase on a home and make the offer contingent on a home inspection. If the home is vacant and the … (10 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Appraisals: What a buyer needs to know. - 11/20/07 07:30 AM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
When purchasing a home it is a good idea to order an appraisal to protect your investment. An appraisal is an opinion of value by a disinterested third party. If a buyer makes an offer to purchase and it is contingent on … (4 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Radon - What buyers and sellers need to know. - 11/18/07 11:33 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
First and foremost, I am not an expert on Radon. However, when we represent clients it is important to have a basic understanding of issues such as Radon in order to provide better representation for our clients.
What is Radon? Radon … (3 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Selling a home with foundation problems - 11/18/07 08:54 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Occasionally you will run across a home with some serious foundation issues. If you are a seller and your home has what might appear to be a foundation issue have it inspected by a structural engineer BEFORE you put it … (3 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: What is your negotiation strategy? - 11/18/07 08:54 AM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
When an offer arrives what is your negotiation strategy as a LISTING AGENT?
As the agent representing the seller: First and foremost, thank the buyer's agent for both showing your listing and for bringing you an offer. The buyer's agent has many homes to choose … (1 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: The Yard Marketing Campaign - 11/16/07 09:29 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Many agents will disagree with me and I can understand their opposition, it contradicts conventional wisdom. It flies in the face of many aspects of sign calls we were taught earlier in our careers. On my yard sign I post the price of the home. Plain as … (9 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: The Yard Sign ... at night! - 11/16/07 08:20 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
Some things are so simple yet are often overlooked. When was the last time you REALLY looked at your yard sign? Is it faded? Is it readable? How far away from the sign can you be and still read the sign? Is … (18 comments)
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omaha real estate blog: Thinking of becoming a Realtor? - 11/15/07 10:44 PM
Omaha Real Estate Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate
What you should ask when you interview with a brokerage.
As a new real estate licensee it is important to interview several firms before choosing a brokerage to hang your license. Real estate firms come in all different shapes and sizes. Keep … (7 comments)
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