Macomb County Real Estate Blog - Mike Mitchell

St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report for April 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:08:35 -0700

The Market is Heating Up! St. Clair Shores sales prices are up 15% compared to April of 2012. We are in a Sellers Market! Of the 72 closings last month - 2 were Lakefront, 2 were Canal Front, 21 were Bank Owned and 9 were Short Sales.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

April Statistics

High Sales Price - $780,000
Lowest Sales Price - $23,500
Average Sales Price - $98,640
Median Sales Price - $79,950
Average Days on Market - 56
Median Days on Market - 38

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 15

$50,001 - $100,000 37

$100,001 - $150,000 15

$151,000 - $200,000 1

$201,000 - $250,000 2

$251,000 - $300,000 0

$300,001 + 2

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

**** BUYERS **** Interest rates are still at record lows!

To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

Upcoming Events in St. Clair Shores for May 2013

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Upcoming Events in St. Clair Shores for May 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:07:19 -0700

Busy month in the Shores for the month of May!

Here's a list of some of the great events coming up.............

May 2nd Annual Coney for Kids Dinner - from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the senior center

May 3rd Pirates Ball - Cancelled

May 4th Nautical Mile Open House & Fun Day - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Nautical Mile

May 12 Mothers Day!

May 18th Rubber Ducky Race for Autism - from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapoton Retention Basin

May 19th Annual Nautical Coast Clean Up - 8 a.m. - noon

May 26th Sailing Thru the Shores 5K Run/Walk - 12 noon just before the Memorial Day Parade!

May 26th St. Clair Shores 61st Annual - Memorial Day Parade 1 p.m. on Jefferson Ave.

May 31st Relay For Life of St. Clair Shores - 12 noon at Blossom Heath Park

Real Estate Talk - Thinking of selling your St. Clair Shores home? This Sellers Market is Heating Up. Want to know the current value of your St. Clair Shores home?

Contact me Today - No Pressure, No Obligation just real estate talk and info!

Want to live in the Shores? Start searching St. Clair Shores Homes For Sale Now!

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Direct: (586)291-2652

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St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ March 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:18:02 -0700

Wow! It's hard to believe after what we've been through but St. Clair Shores is definitely in a Sellers Market along with the rest of Macomb County. Inventory remains low with a 1.7 months supply of homes after the first quarter of 2013. This is helping for prices to rise! If you were thinking about moving and have a house to sell, this would be a great time to put it on the market!!

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

March Statistics

High Sales Price - $300,000
Lowest Sales Price - $23,500
Average Sales Price - $85,232
Median Sales Price - $75,500
Average Days on Market - 60
Median Days on Market - 25

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 9

$50,001 - $100,000 45

$100,001 - $150,000 16

$151,000 - $200,000 2

$201,000 - $250,000 1

$251,000 - $300,000 0

$300,001 + 1

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

**** BUYERS **** Interest rates are still at record lows!

To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

More Real Estate Posts:

Mortgage Debt Relief Provision EXTENDED for 1 Year!

Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

* Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Information taken from MiRealSource multiple listing service. Above sales were sold by agents and/or brokers. These statistics do not include for sale by owners. Selling prices did not include any sellers concessions. Rental properties were not included in stats.

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St. Clair Shores - Sellers Market?

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:24:03 -0700

YES! I've been saying it for quite a while now, even as far back as last summer when it started to shift.

It's TRUE! St. Clair Shores is definitely a SELLERS MARKET right now.

With a lack of inventory all over Macomb County, buyers are anxiously waiting for the right house to come on the market. There are currently only 117 homes on the market in St. Clair Shores.

Looking back at last years statistics from March 1, 2012 to March 27,2012 compared to this month ...... and the average sale price is up almost 16% with the median sales price up almost 22% in St. Clair Shores!!

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth in Today's Market? Contact me for a FREE market analysis.

* No Pressure * No Obligation *Just hardcore real estate info!!

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If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
Real Living Kee Realty
Direct: (586)291-2652

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St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ February 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:35:59 -0800

It's almost spring time! Here's a look at the St. Clair Shores real estate market for single family homes for the month of February. Closings were down from last month, with only 50 compared to 69 in January, but the good news for sellers is the inventory remains low, making this a Sellers Market and prices are slowly starting to climb back up. The current absorption rate for the past 6 months shows jus a 1.6 months supply of homes on the market. Who would have thought a few years ago that we'd be saying the words Sellers Market in St. Clair Shores or anywhere in Macomb County.

February Statistics

High Sale Price $310,000
Low Sale Price $22,059
Average Sale Price $74,745
Median Sale Price $73,950
Average Days on Market 52
Median Days on Market 27

Of the 50 closings in February: 11 were short sales, 12 were bank owned foreclosures and 1 was canal front.

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 13

$50,001 - $100,000 32

$100,001 - $150,000 3

$151,000 - $200,000 1

$201,000 - $250,000 0

$251,000 - $300,000 0

$300,001 + 1

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

**** BUYERS **** Interest rates are still at record lows!

To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

**** DON'T FORGET**** Michigan First Time Home Buyers can apply for a $3,000 grant to assist with the purchase of a single family home. Active duty military and veterans can get up to $5,000! Great Opportunity! Call me for more details or assistance.

More Real Estate Posts:

Mortgage Debt Relief Provision EXTENDED for 1 Year!

Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

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If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
Real Living Kee Realty
Direct: (586)291-2652

http://www.mmhomesearch.com/

Search Macomb County MI Homes for Sale

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ February 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:28:28 -0800

There were 10 condos that closed in St. Clair Shores in the month of February. Sales prices ranged from $22,500 to $152,500. The average days on the market for those 10 closings was 83 and the median days on market was 33.

Condominium inventory remains extremely low in St. Clair Shores, as of March 5th there are currently 17 condominiums on the market. Prices range from $20,000 apartment style units, to lakefront units over $200,000. If you are in the market for a St. Clair Shores condominium you will definitely need a buyers agent working for you. While St. Clair Shores does not have a ton of condominium complexes, there is a nice variety and something for everyone from Golf Course Units, Gated Waterfront Units, Apartment Style, Townhouse style, and even Brownstone Style units.

To start searching for St. Clair Shores Condos For Sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Condominiums or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Condo is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis.

No pressure, No obligation

Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Information taken from MiRealSource multiple listing service. Above sales were sold by agents and/or brokers. These statistics do not include for sale by owners. Selling prices did not include any sellers concessions. Rental properties were not included in stats.

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Direct: (586)291-2652

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Happy Friday!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:19:50 -0800

Happy Friday & Happy March 1st! I'm so ready for warmer weather. Looking forward to spring & summer!

I should have my St. Clair Shores real estate market report ready by the first part of next week. Still waiting on some final numbers to come in from those end of the month closings!

At a quick glance I can tell you this, inventory remains low, which is good news for sellers. The nice listings that are priced right are selling quickly, many times with multiple offers for asking price or above.

Buyers, although your choices are limited due to lower inventory there's still good news for you. The interest rates are still at all time record lows. Great opportunity to get a 30 year fixed at low, low rates.

Don't forget, Michigan First Time Home Buyers can apply for a $3,000 grant to assist with the purchase of a single family home! Active duty military and veterans can get up to $5,000! This is a geat opportunity for First Time Buyers! There was originaly $15 million put aside for this grant. As of this morning there is only $8,814,252 left. So if you were hoping to get a piece of this down payment assistance money you better get moving. No pun intended!

Ready to start searching for Macomb County Homes For Sale? Get your FREE Listingbook account today!

Want to know whay your home is worth in todays market? Call or email me for a free market analysis. As always, No Pressure, No Obligation ...... just Real Estate Information!

Have a great weekend everybody!

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If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
Real Living Kee Realty
Direct: (586)291-2652

http://www.mmhomesearch.com/

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St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ January 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:50:11 -0800

There were 7 St. Clair Shores Condos that closed in January. Sales prices ranged from $21,000 to $56,000.

Condominium inventory remains low in St. Clair Shores, as of February 12th there are currently 19 condominiums on the market. Prices range from $20,000 apartment style units, to lakefront units over $200,000.

To start searching for St. Clair Shores Condos For Sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Condominiums or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Condo is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis.

No pressure, No obligation

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If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
Real Living Kee Realty
Direct: (586)291-2652

http://www.mmhomesearch.com/

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St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ January 2013

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:17 -0800

The market picked up right where it left off with 69 closings for single family homes in the month of January. That's an approximate 9.5% increase compared to January of 2012. More good news ...... comparing January 2012 to January 2013 the average sale price was up approximately 10% and the median sale price was up approximately 21%.

January 2013 Statistics

highest sales price - $190,000
lowest sales price - $18,100
average sales price - $75,857
median sales price - $73,000
average days on the market - 62
median days on the market - 58

Of the 69 closed homes in January, 24 were bank owned foreclosures, 9 were short sales and there were 3 canal front closings also.

Current Absorption Rate is still at just over 2 months supply of inventory = Sellers Market

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 19

$50,001 - $100,000 38

$100,001 - $150,000 7

$151,000 - $200,000 5

$201,000 - $250,000 0

$251,000 - $300,000 0

$300,001 + 0

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

More Real Estate Posts:

Mortgage Debt Relief Provision EXTENDED for 1 Year!

Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
Real Living Kee Realty
Direct: (586)291-2652

http://www.mmhomesearch.com/

Search Macomb County MI Homes for Sale

The Most Important Step To Buying A Home

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:45:16 -0800

Attention Macomb County Home Buyers. This post is a must read! I'm sure you have heard this before but for some reason many people choose to not take this advice. Our local market is turning into a sellers market and if it heats up like I think it will in the spring/summer (no pun intended) you definitely don't want to miss out on the home of your dreams because you don't have your pre-approval taken care of. If you need help getting this done I have several preferred lenders I can recommend to you.

Thanks for allowing the re-blog Dan and Amy. Excellent post!

Via Dan and Amy Schuman- Cleveland OH Luxury Real Estate (Howard Hanna Real Estate Services):

If you were taking a home buying class, this would be the first thing you talk about. Basically real estate 101, getting pre-approved.

It may seem simple, yet many potential buyers are making a huge mistake by either neglecting this step or only getting pre-qualified, which is much more watered down version.

Failure to get a firm pre-approval may end up costing you the home of your dreams.

GET PRE-APPROVED NOT PRE-QUALIFIED

When the real estate market was slow, the sense of urgency to get financing was not very high. Buyers figured they could take their time to find a home, and then they'd firm things up with their lender afterwards. However, with the market starting to really heat up and inventories still low, buyers must change this lackadaisical mindset.

The problem isn't that buyers are totally forgetting to speak to a lender, although some still do not do this up front. They are simply getting pre-qualified instead of pre-approved, and there is a big difference.

A pre-qualification is just the initial step, typically a phone conversation about your overall financial picture. The lender may discuss income, debts, and go over different payment options, but it should not be confused with a firm pre-approval. The problem is that many buyers only do this initial step, and have the false sense of security that getting a loan will not be a problem. Some find out the hard way.

In order to grant a full pre-approval letter, a lender will likely complete a formal application, pull credit, and collect specific documentation from you such as pay stubs, W-2's, or tax returns. This will allow them to better define your maximum price range. It may not seem like a big deal but this extra step makes all the difference in the world.

I have seen cases when a buyer gets pre-qualified over the phone, and then ends up not qualifying once the lender verifies all pertinent information. Don't let this happen to you.

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR

Getting pre-approved will make you a stronger buyer and allow you to move quickly if needed. In an active market, you never know when that special home will come on the market, and when it does, you will need to act with a huge sense of urgency. Waiting until after you find your home to get your financing in order may be too late.

With multiple offer situations becoming common, having a solid pre-approval letter may even help you win out during a bidding war.

The difference between getting pre-approved and pre-qualified is merely time and a little effort on your part but is well worth it. In fact, it could ultimately determine whether or not you get the home.

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Here are some of our others posts that may interest you as well:

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About The Authors:

Dan and Amy Schuman are agents with Howard Hanna, the area's largest real estate company. They live in Solon Ohio and specialize in Cleveland Luxury Homes, working with buyers relocating to Cleveland, and first-time buyers.

LET'S CONNECT:

The Most Important Step To Buying Home is the property of The Schuman Team and may not be duplicated or used without their written consent. ©February 2013

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It's GROUNDHOG Day!!!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 05:53:02 -0800

Happy GROUNDHOG Day everyone!

It's February 2nd and word has it that Punxsutawney Phil did Not see his shadow this morning and is predicting an early spring!

Fun Facts about Groundhogs

Wouldn't it be cool if we had a real estate ground hog? Where, I don't know ..... maybe the ground hog could predict if prices were going to rise during the spring selling season or how much inventory there will be.

No such luck though. We'll just have to settle for Punxsutawney Phil telling us if we're going to have an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter.

I can't foresee the future like Punxsutawney Phil but I do monitor the market constantly. If you want to know what's happening in the Macomb County, Michigan real estate market give me a call or drop me an emai l.

Ready to start searching for Macomb County, MI HOMES FOR SALE? Get your FREE Listingbook account today and start searching like an agent! Don't forget about the $3,000 grant money available for Michigan First Time Buyers.

Want to know what your Macomb County home is worth in todays market?

Contact me for a FREE market analysis.

~ No Pressure ~ No Obligation

photo credit groundhog.org

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If you are looking for a Great agent in the Macomb County area let me GOOGLE one for you.

Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
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Direct: (586)291-2652

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$15 Million in Grant Money for Michigan First Time Home Buyers!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:35:34 -0800

Spread the Word!

Michigan First Time Home Buyers can apply for a $3,000 grant to assist with the purchase of a single family home. Active duty military and veterans can get up to $5,000!

These grant funds may be used with any loan type including:

FHA * Conventional * VA

Must be a first time home buyer purchasing a single family home as primary residence

$3k for non-military applicants

$5k for active duty military and veterans

Neither grant can exceed 25% of the purchase price

NO income limits

NO sales price limit

NO repayment required

This is a $15 million dollar grant program through Michigan State Housing Development Authority or MSHDA. Currently as of today's date, there is just over $12 million left.

This is a great opportunity but it is limited. Once the money is gone that's it. If you have questions or need more info, please call or email me. If you need to get pre-approved, contact my preferred lender Janet Cordero. We have already made sure our title company is an approved agent for the grant program to insure a smooth transaction.

Ready to start searching for Macomb County Homes For Sale. Sign up for a FREE Listingbook account and search like an agent!

photos courtesy of Free Digital Photos.net

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Mike Mitchell -REALTOR®
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Best Real Estate Photography Tips Follow-Up Featuring YOU!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:05:47 -0800

After commenting on a great post on Real Estate Photography I was asked to participate in a Q & A session for a follow up post. See what REALTORS(r) across the country are doing for their listing photos. Thanks for allowing me to participate Britney.

Via Britney Muller (Resortified):

Best Real Estate Photography Tips On The Web Follow-Up With Commenters

After getting SO MANY great responses to our last Real Estate Photography article, we decided to do another, featuring YOU! The amazing people who commented on our previous post. I'm so excited to bring you Realtor & Real Estate Agent opinion's from Texas, NewYork, California, Utah and Michigan.

Question #1: How are you currently taking photos of homes (for MLS, Marketing, etc.)?

Kathleen (Kat) Palmiotti

NY State Licensed Real Estate Agent, CBR

Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty

  www.kathleenpalmiotti.com

A: I take pictures myself, using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 with wide angle lens.



Jim Beitz

Utah Hassle Free Group

Keller Williams Success Realty

www.UtahHassleFree.com

A: I take photos for all of our team listings.  I use a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and the built in flash.

Lee Jinks

Association Executive

Greater McAllen Association of Realtors

www.GMAR.org

A: I shoot exterior, interior and aerial photos for agents who use them for the MLS and marketing.

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Century 21 AA Realty

www.LongIslandRealEstateLady.com

A: I take them and I use a Canon DSLR with a wide angle lens. I try to take the photos without a flash since a flash can be more harsh than natural lighting. I do make sure my photos are not blurry, too dark or too light. It is a work in progress. I do have photography experience but photographing homes is different.

John Juarez, Realtor

GRI,SRES,PMN,e-Pro,CDPE

The Medford Team - Prudential California Realty

www.medfordteam.com

A: Our team uses a professional photographer. Our MLS allows for 30 photos max. We try to have 30 but not all houses can give us 30 worthwhile poses.

Mike Mitchell

Realtor ®, Notary

Real Living Kee Realty

www.Shoresrealestatetalk.com

A: With my digital camera. A Sony Cybershot 16.1 megapixels.

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Question #2: What tips would you give to other Real Estate Agents trying to do Real Estate Photography on a budget?

Kat Palmiotti: Read up on tips regarding lighting, decluttering for a shot and ensure you know things not to do (no one needs a picture of an open toilet). Take the pictures from a still position - if you have a tripod, great but if not, hold the camera steady or put it on a hard surface. Nothing worse than blurry shots. Keep yourself out of the picture - be careful around mirrors.

Jim Beitz: First tip is stop using your phone. If you cannot afford a better camera hire someone to do it. Second is make sure you size your own photos before you upload them. Our MLS automatically sizes improperly sized photos and sometimes that means they get stretched or squished - you want neither to happen to yours.

Lee Jinks: This question usually means, “How can agents get by with as little money as possible?” I need to explain my stance on the issue before giving a direct answer.

It’s the agent’s duty to market the property to the best of his ability. To fulfill this duty, quality marketing photos should be used on every listing. So the agent has two options, (1) hire a professional photographer or (2) learn to take photos like a professional photographer.

Option one can be expensive, but consider this. There are many potential vital tasks that need to be completed to prepare a home for sale. The home might need to be decluttered, staged, painted or repairs made. Each of these items is taken care of by the seller. Professional photos should be in the same category. The agent should educate the seller on why marketing photos are so important and then provide a list of professional photographers for the seller to call if he chooses. This way more listings get professional quality photos. Additionally it’s the least expensive option when addressed in this manner.

Option two is best for those who have a passion for photography and there have been plenty of agents who have taken this route. Learning about photography is more important that the equipment used. One can learn the basics of photography from a number of websites, but one of my favorites is http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/. I recently rediscovered another site that allows one to experiment with different camera setting to see how it affects the photos: http://camerasim.com/. Hands-on-learning is always the most effective. Then the quintessential site on real estate photography is http://photographyforrealestate.net/. Photography for Real Estate has a number of blogs and articles geared towards the professional real estate photographer. There are several eBooks that will explain the process of achieving professional quality photos from start to finish. Additionally I would suggest joining the PFRE group on Flickr to polish one’s skills.

Now the answer you really wanted from this question. If the agent doesn’t want to become a professional real estate photographer, but does want to improve his photography skills, start with the Photography for Real Estate site and the Tips and Techniques for Better Real Estate Photography group on ActiveRain: http://activerain.com/groups/realestatephotography

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff: Make sure you take clear photos, not blurry, not dark or too light and do not upload them sideways. Buy a dedicated flash if you have a DSLR. I bought mine on Ebay and got a great deal. I paid less than $80.

John Juarez: Use a decent camera and make sure you have a wide-angle lens. Not so wide that the photos are distorted but wide enough to do justice to small bathrooms and kitchens. Another idea is to employ a pro to take a few really good pix even if it is not the max for the mls. A few good photos are probably better the a bunch of average-to-poor photos.

Mike Mitchell Read Active Rain blogs on photography and staging tips! Take lots of pictures with different lighting and angles, then you can go back and pick and choose the best ones on your computer.

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Question #3: How have your photography skills evolved since you started working in real estate?

Kat Palmiotti: It hasn't been that long, so I don't think they evolved too much, although by using other people's crummy photos, I know what not to do.

Jim Beitz: Actually if I could make a living behind my camera I would so real estate is simply a new subject for me.

Lee Jinks: 1985 – 1999: Polaroid 2000-2003: Moved to digital (Sony Mavica) eventually adding a wide angle adapter lens. 2003: Began development of a pole aerial photography (PAP) system, a method of taking photos from an elevated vantage point thereby creating a unique look to all my front view listing photos. 2004: Purchased a high end compact camera, wide angle adapter, tripod and single off camera flash. 2009: Purchased my first DSLR. Today I have half dozen flash units, two DSLR’s, a high end compact camera, tripod with geared head, several light stands, umbrellas, wireless remote units, a 30ft PAP rig with wireless remote video viewfinder and a 9ft PAP rig, and there’s more. You aren’t going to show any of this to my wife, are you?

As you can see there’s now thousands of dollars of equipment, but more importantly I have several hard copy books on architectural photography and several eBooks on real estate photography. I’m a long time member of the PFRE group on Flickr. I’ve spent countless hours compiling real estate photography blogs, articles and tutorials for the Tips and Techniques for Better Real Estate Photography group which have been indexed for easy access through a table of contents. Needless to say, real estate photography has become a huge passion of mine. I have written a number of blogs and tutorials about real estate photography and have even taught several photography classes for the real estate agent.

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff: I’ve done research online and have learned to shoot at different angles and levels so I plenty of photos to choose from. I learned more about lighting and since I have a DSLR I have learned to adjust my aperture and ISO settings for different lighting situations. I take better photos now than a year ago but I’m always looking to do better.

John Juarez:I have recognized some of the things that I did not do well…lighting, composition…and made some improvements. I used to use software to stitch together pano photos but that was very time consuming and the results were not always worthy. Best lesson I learned was that professionals do a better job and are worth the price.

Mike Mitchell: My skills have definitely improved with experience, like anything else.

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Question #4: If not already, do you foresee yourself using a professional real estate photographer in the future? Under what circumstances would you hire a professional?

Kat Palmiotti: Yes, I believe I would. I would hire one if the one were particularly challenging to photograph myself.

Jim Beitz: Our office has worked out a deal with a local tour company - photography is included. Once the team hits the proper listing number they'll be doing all our photos.

Lee Jinks: I always use a professional photographer (me). I have the number of another professional real estate photographer in my area that I often call and give out when I’m not available for a shoot. All listings should have professional quality photos.

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff: I would hire a professional photographer if I had a luxury home listing or if the home is just so large that my equipment will not do.

John Juarez: Using a pro now.

Mike Mitchell: I have, on high end listings where I have to hire a virtual tour company, they also take stills and I use those.

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Question #5: How important is photography in Real Estate 1-10? (1 not at all, 10 extremely important)

Kat Palmiotti: 1,000,000,0000 etc.

Jim Beitz: 10 - everybody shops online first. If your photos suck you are doing your client a disservice and not properly representing their property.

Lee Jinks: 11! The listing photos are the first showing. These photos determine if there will be a second showing.

When a buyer’s agent provides a list of homes to consider, every home on that list is in the buyer’s price range, is in the right areas and school zones, have the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms, on and on. The only thing left for the buyer to decide if they want to set an appointment is the photos. And buyers these days can make that decision in seconds. The photo MUST attract the buyer’s attention.

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff: 10! You have to think if it were your home you would want the best photos possible so do that for your clients.

John Juarez: TEN. Everyone shops on the internet and the first impression is made by photos. If there no photo, buyers will skip the listing (malpractice on the agent’s part, in my opinion). If the photos are poor the house does not make the quality impression that we desire. Photos should be very good without crossing over to the point of misrepresenting the basic appearance of the property.

Mike Mitchell Absolutely a 10.

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Thank you so much to everyone that participated! You guys were so great to work with & we look forward to seeing you all succeed in 2013!

Cheers,

Resortified

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More Celebrity Real Estate

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:07:11 -0800

What can you get for $25 million? How about a 7 bedroom, 13 bathroom, 17,100 square foot Beverly Hills estate? According to Yahoo, Barry Bonds has his Beverly Hills diggs on the market for $25 mill.

This place looks absolutely amazing!

You can see all the info and pictures here at the official listing.

If you missed last weeks celebrity real estate post which included Madonna and Kim Kardashian's place you can view it here Celebrity Real Estate

Meanwhile, back home in MI, if you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

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Top 5 Reasons to Consider An FHA Mortgage

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:08:18 -0800

Attention home buyers. This is a great post with info on FHA Mortgages from mortgage expert Larry Bettag. Thanks for allowing me to re-blog Larry.

Enjoy!

Via Larry Bettag Illinois FHA Specialist (Larry Bettag - Cherry Creek Mortgage):

There are many things that people should know about FHA loans. They're great for a variety of reasons, but I'm going to give you my list of favorite reasons for considering and FHA mortgage.

First time homebuyers can generally come in with less of a downpayment. Truthfully, conforming or conventional loans generally want 5% down. FHA loans only need 3.5% down. How cool is that?

The entire downpayment for an FHA loan can be in the form of a gift. There are gift restrictions as to who can give you a gift, but generally, if you're related, you can help someone out by gifting them the entire downpayment and closing costs. Borrowers can put zero of their own money into the transaction. You know that with conventional loans no matter what the borrower needs to put 5% of the purchase price into the transaction, unless the borrower were to receive a gift of at least twenty (yes 20) percent. Makes FHA so much more attactive.

Credit scores and credit in general. - While FHA is slowly inching to mirror the credit requirements of conventional loans, for now, FHA still allows lower credit scores. In fact, scores alone, can't be used to make a credit decision. Also, when you're coming out of a Bankruptcy, FHA is so much more forgiving as to the time lines as to when someone can buy a house. Credit scores and credit requirements are so much more lenient with FHA.

Non-Occupant Co-Borrowers- THIS IS A BIGGEE! I do this all the time. The borrower can have someone co-sign with them even if the person who is cosigning isn't going to live within the property. The loan gets qualified on the income and debt on the borrower and the non-occupant co-borrower together. And still only 3.5% is needed for the downpayment. On conventional loans, 10% down is needed and the borrower still needs to put 5% down against the entire transaction and still qualify for carrying a significant part of the mortgage payment. For FHA, the borrower can not be earning a penny all year, but so long as the borrower and non-occupant co-borrowers combine to qualify together, we're good to go! I have dads and mom buying homes with kids in college. The kid is the borrower and mom and dad co-sign. Do em every year out at Northern Illinois University.

Appraisals - Appraisals used to be so difficult when going FHA. That's no longer the case. FHA, for the most part, mirrors those of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They do also protect the borrower in that if there were substantial and material defects that would cost the borrower a lot of money in the first year of ownership to fix up, they'll address those issues, but the same can now be said of conforming loans.

And How about 1 for the ditch - MORTGAGE INSURANCE.....HOT OFF THE PRESS......FHA will soon be dropping mortgage insurance once it hit's the 78% LTV just like conforming loans as well. This is JUST BREAKING NEWS and puts a bit back in the pocket for the consumer with this new announcement.

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Ready to Make a Move in 2013?

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:07:27 -0800

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Harbor Place Condos, St. Clair Shores, MI

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:44:31 -0800

Harbor Place is a gated, waterfront Condo community located off of the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, MI. Built in the early to mid 90's Harbor Place offers 63 units and also features 26 boat slips.

There are several different styles of condos in Harbor Place. From ranches and split levels with full basements, to 2 story colonials and of course, the lakefront high rise with gorgeous views of beautiful Lake St. Clair. All of the units feature 2 car attached garages!

Harbor Place High Rise and boat docks

Harbor Place split level & ranch units

Harbor Place Aerial View

As of January 11, 2013 there are 2 split level units on the market. Both feature 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garages. If you would like more information on Harbor Place Condos in St. Clair Shores please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email.

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians ~ Celebrity Real Estate

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:15:06 -0800

Ok so I know we are miles and miles away from the Sunny California real estate market but I know a lot of people like to hear about celebrity real estate purchases and such.

Reportedly, Kim Kardashian and her new beau have purchased a near $11 million 3/4 acre Bel Air estate.

Want to keep up with the Kardashians? There are a couple of other celebrity homes that have hit the market! You can get ER's Eriq La Salle's Beverly Hills estate for a mere $7,950,000 The Tuscan Villa features skyline views, 4 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, a swimming pool, spa and guest house.

Also on the market, Michigan's own Material Girl, Madonna listed her Beverly Hills estate for $22.5 milliion! The estate features 17,000 square feet with 9 bedrooms, a resort-size pool and 2 guest houses!

O.k. that's it for now, if you want to buy or sell your Million Dollar Listing in Michigan, give me a call!

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St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ December 2012

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:17:10 -0800

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Even with the holiday season there were 67 closings of single family homes in St. Clair Shores for the month of December. That's up from only 53 closings the same time last year! Of course that's down from 76 closings last month, but pretty good considering they were among the holiday season.

December Stats

67 single family homes closed
High Sales Price - $529,000
Low Sales Price - $20,510
Average Sales Price - $88,760
Median Sales Price - $70,000
Average Days on Market - 70
Median Days on Market - 27

Of the 67 closings in St. Clair Shores in December 2012 -

3 were Lakefront
16 were Bank Owned Foreclosures
12 were Short Sales

Current Absorbtion Rate - just slightly over 2 months supply of homes = SELLERS MARKET

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 20

$50,001 - $100,000 36

$100,001 - $150,000 6

$151,000 - $200,000 2

$201,000 - $250,000 0

$251,000 - $300,000 0

$300,001 + 3

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

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St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

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Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

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Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

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Mortgage Debt Relief Provision EXTENDED for 1 Year!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:27:35 -0800

Great news!

According to the Michigan Association of REALTORS(r) part of the fiscal cliff deal included the extension of mortgage debt cancelation relief. This is great news for those who are in a short sale situation.

Have a Happy 2013!

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Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

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Merry Christmas

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:39:06 -0800

Wishing all of my clients, friends, family and fellow Active Rainers a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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I'm Now on Twitter!

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:55:07 -0800

Follow me on Twitter! @shoresrealtor

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

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More Real Estate Posts:

St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ November 2012

Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

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St. Clair Shores Real Estate Market Report ~ November 2012

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:45:57 -0800

The St. Clair Shores real estate market remained pretty active for the month of November with 76 closing for single family homes, down just one from October. Inventory remains low, and yes, we are currently in a sellers market! As of today, December 6th, 2012 there are currently 154 single family homes on the market in St. Clair Shores.

November Stats

76 closed (single family homes)
average sale price $89,771
median sale price $73,750
highest sale price $480,000
lowest sale price $15,000
average days on market 53
median days on market 43

Of those 76 closings 6 of them were canal front homes and 1 was a lakefront home. There were 21 bank owned homes that closed and 11 that were short sales.

SOLD PRICE RANGE NUMBER OF CLOSINGS

$ 5,000 - $50,000 22

$51,000 - $100,000 32

$100,001 - $150,000 14

$151,000 - $200,000 3

$201,000 - $250,000 1

$251,000 - $300,000 3

$300,001 + 1

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Real Estate or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Home is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis - No Pressure, No Obligation!

To start searching for St. Clair Shores homes for sale, sign up for a free Listingbook account.

More Real Estate Posts:

Pros and Cons to Putting Your House on the Market this Holiday Season

St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Here it is again… Top 10 Reasons to use MY Preferred Lender

Finish your Flip BEFORE Hitting the Market

Notary Services

Top 10 Reasons To Use MY Preferred Lender

Highest and Best! What's That?

What's an EMD?

I've Already Moved Out of State, Do I have to Come Back for the Closing?

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St. Clair Shores Condominium Market Report ~ November 2012

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:00:16 -0800

The St. Clair Shores Condo market saw 14 closings for the month of November. Inventory remains low with 27 units curretly on the market as of December 5th, 2012. November sales ranged from apartment style condos, to golf course units to townhouse and split levels with lake views.

November Stats

* Highest Sale Price - $195,000

* Lowest Sale Price - $14,900

* Average Sale Price - $63,164

* Average Days on Market - 110

* Median Days on Market - 71

If you would like more information on St. Clair Shores Condominiums or the surrounding Macomb County Real Estate Market, give me a call or email and I'd be happy to assist you.

Want to know what your St. Clair Shores Condo is Worth? Contact me for a free Market Analysis.

No pressure, No obligation

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St. Clair Shores Goodfellows

Mike Mitchell - REALTOR® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:32:45 -0800

NO FAMILY WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 1st the St. Clair Shores Goodfellows will be at intersections throughout St. Clair Shores from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. selling newspapers for a donation.

The Goodfellows have raised money for clothes, toys and food for needy children in our community for the past 86 years. Every penney raised goes to families in St. Clair Shores.

So if you see people in safety vests selling newspapers at intersections on Saturday is S.C.S. if you can, please make a donation. Remember, 100% of what is collected goes to needy families right here in St. Clair Shores.

NOTE: If you are a St. Clair Shores resident in need of the Goodfellows assistance, call 586-980-0400 and set up an appointment to meet with the Goodfellows volunteers.

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