louisville ky realtor: Where do Leads Come From? - 06/08/11 08:46 AM
 

Three years ago I spoke to a pleasant young lady about Real Estate in Louisville KY.  She told me that she had a family friend that was a Realtor, and that she felt obligated to use the friend. I followed up with her a few times just to make sure she was on track, and then let the other agent finish up with her. 
Fast forward three years. I get a call at my office from an unrecognized number. The young woman introduces herself and says that a friend referred her to me. I, of course, ask who the friend is, and lo and behold, it's the girl from … (2 comments)

louisville ky realtor: Another Fun Saturday Night in Louisville, KY! - 10/05/10 08:22 AM
Stomp your feet to the sounds of the Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, this Saturday night (October 10) in Louisville at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. The event begins with cocktails served at 6:30 at the Center; 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Tickets are $350.00 and proceeds go to Nations World Food Program. Call (502) 874-2880 for information.
No word if the Bluesmobile will be there.
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louisville ky realtor: What is a Comparative Market Analysis? - 09/11/10 10:44 AM
As a homeowner, you've probably received lots of mailings from Realtors over the years offering to give you a free Comparative Market Analysis should you be thinking about selling your home.  Maybe those terms are confusing to you and you wonder what the heck is a Comparative Market Analysis.
A Comparative Market Analysis, commonly referred to by Realtors as a CMA, is a report generated from your local Multiple Listings Service (MLS) database, that shows listing details of property similar in style and location to yours, including photos, prices, and other information that will help to determine a price range of … (0 comments)

louisville ky realtor: Sellers: How to Sell a House that Didn't Sell The First Go Around - 09/10/10 02:52 PM
So the 180 days have come and gone and your house did not sell and the contract with your agent has now expired.  Now what?  You still want to sell, but don't know what went wrong.  You might need to take a deep breath and look at the situation from another perspective.  It has been determined in the industry that one or more of the following key areas are to blame when homes don't sell.
Here are 4 important points to consider when determining why your home did not sell:
Partnership with your Realtor
The listing of your home with a … (0 comments)

louisville ky realtor: Final in a Series: Proper & Expected Steps to Buying a Home - Contract to Close, A Waiting Game. Or is it? - 09/05/10 04:20 PM
Ok, so now you’ve found a great house, have an accepted contract, repair request has been negotiated and agreed upon, now what? There are still things to be done, many things that will keep you busy until closing day.
You will need to work closely with your lender to make sure that you are getting them every document needed to have your loan processed timely. You certainly do not want to be the reason that the loan doesn't close on time.  You will be busy gathering all kinds of documents for them, jumping through hoops to get the financing done.  Especially … (0 comments)

louisville ky realtor: Mayor's Hike and Bike Ride Labor Day 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky - 09/03/10 04:32 PM
So it seems like everyone is biking these days--for fun or for fitness, or in an effort to go green.  Seems like everyone is getting into it.  Even our city government is getting into and the Mayor's Hike and Bike on Memorial Day and Labor Day has been a big hit since abou 2008. 
I attended my first ride on Memorial Day this year.  I can't tell you how many people were there, but there must have been thousands!  I was pretty nervous as I had not been on a ride that long since I was a kid!  We were rubber … (1 comments)

louisville ky realtor: 5th in a Series: Proper and Expected Steps to Buying a Home - Negotiating the Offer: My Best Strategy - 09/02/10 02:09 PM
If you are still following along, I hope you are learning a few things about the process to buying a home.  In my last article, I discussed strategies to keep your home search efficient and stress-free.  If you missed it, you can view it here.
Now we will talk about negotiating the best deal for you.
There are many rules you need to follow along the way to getting the best deal on a home.
1. Always be open and honest with your agent about what you want and like in a home.  Your agent should always have your best interest … (4 comments)

louisville ky realtor: 4th in a Series: Proper & Expected Steps to Buying a Home - Strategies for an Efficient Home Search - 08/31/10 03:18 PM
If you’ve been reading my previous articles, you’ll know that before you get out to look at homes, you’ve got to do a few other important things: First, get with a lender and get pre-approved; Choose a Realtor to work for you also known as your Buyer’s Agent. Now you are ready to start seeing homes, but wait. First, you need to really establish with your agent what you really want and need in a home. You may have taken the time to give some of this information to your agent when you where interviewing him or her, but if not, … (0 comments)

louisville ky realtor: Third in a Series: Proper and Expected Steps to Buying a Home - Why You Need a Buyer's Agent to Represent You as a Buyer - 08/30/10 02:13 PM
So you are ready to buy a home, you have the financing in place and now what? Do you get in the car and drive around looking for signs in yards to find homes for sale? No, of course not, you hire a reputable real estate agent to guide you through the remainder of the process.
In my last post I told you some ways to help you find and choose a good Realtor. Now, here is WHY you need a good Realtor. By the way, I will refer to your Realtor as a Buyer’s Agent—because frankly, that is what he … (0 comments)

louisville ky realtor: 2nd in a Series: Proper and Expected Steps to Buying a Home - Choosing a Realtor in Louisville, Kentucky - 08/29/10 09:23 AM
This is the second in a series I started yesterday to discuss the proper and expected steps to buying a home. Yesterday I discussed the importance of starting by choosing a lender to make sure you can get pre-qualified and understand how much home you can afford.
Today I want to discuss the importance of choosing a good great Realtor and what it will cost you. You should always have a Realtor represent you in the home buying process and it should not cost you a penny. The buyer’s agent/broker is paid by the listing agent/broker from the pre-negotiated fee he … (1 comments)