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professional: Jackson Township... - 02/22/11 12:48 PM
A little bit about Jackson Township... Click to watch! … (0 comments)
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professional: An Empowering Relationship... - 09/15/08 10:43 AM
Sports agent. Talent agent. Insurance agent. Real estate agent. What significance does the label "agent" hold, and why is it important when buying or selling a home?
Webster's dictionary defines an agent as "a person, firm, etc. empowered to act for another." For an "agency" relationship to exist, there must be a "principal" and an "agent." The principal is the person who empowers another to act as his representative, while the agent is the person empowered to act.
In real estate, an agency relationship is created when a seller signs a "listing agreement." The seller gives the broker authority to act … (0 comments)
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professional: Hot Sales in Cool Markets! - 05/12/08 09:13 AM
While some real estate markets are experiencing increasing listing times and decreasing sales, others are still doing well or even booming. Regardless of which applies, how do you position yourself for a quick, full-price sale? Even in slow markets, some houses sell quite quickly, and it's for the very same reasons that they would in a hot market.
The best performers these days are older homes with three bedrooms and two baths. In addition to those features, they are priced a few thousand dollars below the area's average asking price.
You won't consider competitive pricing a concession when offers come in … (0 comments)
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professional: In Your Own Back Yard... - 04/14/08 12:34 PM
Are you aware that over two million people in the United States have real estate licenses? With that many practitioners, the seed quickly separates from the chaff, with a small percentage rising to the top in quality service to buyers and sellers.
As you consider the mountains of documentation, financing, negotiating, marketing, inspections and the like, where would you begin to locate the agent best suited to your needs? It makes sense to start at home, with those individuals who participate in neighborhood organizations, local government, charities, etc.
It makes sense to work with someone who is active within and knowledgeable … (0 comments)
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professional: It Takes Two to Harmonize... - 01/14/08 12:26 PM
Whether you are buying a home or selling one, it is likely that once an Offer To Purchase is on the table, you'll enter a phase of the transaction called Negotiation. Fear not - this is how both sides "win." By following a few reasonable recommendations, both parties can turn Negotiation into Agreement.
It's best to begin with a fair asking price and a fair offer. Sellers, don't shoot for the moon. Buyers, don't lowball on a home you really want. Overpricing is a turnoff to potential buyers, while low offers may meet with outright rejection.
Next, understand and respect each … (0 comments)
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professional: Paperwork & Personality... - 12/18/07 12:09 PM
As you prepare to sell your home, you must begin by making a choice: to seek the services of a professional or to proceed without representation. You realize that your home is probably your biggest financial investment, with a value that could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Now imagine if you had a legal problem involving that kind of money - would you prepare and present your own case to the judge without an attorney? Not surprisingly, managing legal issues is just one of the top reasons that most sellers seek the representation of a qualified real estate professional.
On … (0 comments)
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professional: Phasing Out, Phasing in... - 12/04/07 01:09 PM
You're undoubtedly hearing reports in the media about increasing numbers of mortgage defaults. A frenzy of financing in the last few years allowed many buyers to secure loans that were downright inappropriate for them, and now we're experiencing the fallout.
If you're planning to sell or buy a home in the near future, what effect might the number of foreclosures have on your plans? Either way, banks and lenders are beginning to formulate loans more carefully, which can affect both buyers and sellers in the real estate market.
Buyers can certainly expect a tightening of credit. It will be more difficult … (0 comments)
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professional: Raise the Curtain! - 11/19/07 12:14 PM
Both homeowners and real estate agents are best served when a home sells quickly for a good price. There are many steps both parties can take to achieve that goal, and a recent trend is proving its value: whether the local market is hot or cool, statistics reveal that a "Staged" home will sell faster and for a higher price.
This service is called Staging because it's basically about "theater." A professional Stager assesses your home's strongest and weakest features, and creates a series of "scenes" sure to appeal to your "audience" of buyers.
There are four major areas of concern: … (0 comments)
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professional: Don't be afraid to negotiate! - 11/05/07 10:04 AM
What's the most important goal behind an Offer To Purchase? Agreement! How do buyers and sellers achieve that goal? Negotiation! And yet the term "negotiation" often sends people running for the door, because they believe that negotiation is simply another word for conflict.
Not true! Negotiation is a golden opportunity for everyone involved to get what they want. Of course, it's critical to know beforehand exactly what you want, and an indicator of a successful intermediary is a strong desire to understand the wants and needs of the other party as well.
This is where years of experience in the real … (0 comments)
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professional: I'll let you in on a secret... - 11/05/07 10:02 AM
What's the secret to successfully competing in today's real estate market? It's simple, really - price your home fairly. Once you've made that determination, the real secret is marketing - appealing to the best and widest segment of the pool of prospective buyers.
No home sells for more than the highest offer from the best buyer. If your price is right and your home's condition is appealing, how do you find that buyer?
To realize the highest sale price, you need to reach the largest market of well-qualified prospects. Unfortunately, sellers who avoid representation can expose their home only to a … (1 comments)
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Michael Sinton, CRB, CRS, SFR, e-Pro
Jackson,
NJ
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