96789: Buying or Just Fishing? - 05/04/11 02:25 PM
In the last week, I have been received the following comments on a home I have listed for sale.
How motivated is your seller? Is that price firm? Is there room on the price? Isn't that price kind of high? Is your seller flexible on the price? Am I wasting my time if I offer ______? This listing has attracted a lot interest. We had a great turnout at the first open house on Sunday and had several agent showings during the week.
Here is the rub. The comments above came from real estate agents who had not seen or shown … (30 comments)
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96789: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for 2010 - 01/01/11 10:08 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers the planned community of Mililani (Mililani Town and Mililani Mauka) and the Valleys outside the planned community (which includes Launani Valley and Waipio Acres).
Mililani real estate has shown continuing signs of improvement in 2010. Inventory levels are lower than we have seen in the past. Prices have stabilized and are begging to climb. The first part of 2010 got a boost from the federal buyer's tax credits. As the year wound down, things slowed during the holidays. I am expecting to see increased sales activity in Q1 of 2011.
A … (7 comments)
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96789: Mililani, Hawaii Single Family Home for Sale - 07/17/10 11:28 PM
$570,000
Wonderful 3 bed/ 2 bath home with incredible spaces.
Large workshop, large covered lanai and great pantry space.
The home has storage space everywhere including ample attic space.
You won't find many homes nicer than this one. Get you offer in, it won't last.
First public open house will be 7/24/10.
Contact Randy Prothero for showings: 808-384-5645
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96789: Mililani Wiz Kids Shine at Hawaii Chess Championships - 03/24/10 12:23 PM
Stephen L. J. Mau from Mililani High School goes undefeated to finish as the State High School Chess Champion! Stephen stepped in this year to fill the big shoes of 2-time National Champ Robert Lau who graduated from Mililani High School last year. Under Stephen’s leadership, Mililani High School finished tied with Kamehameha Schools as the team champs. This is the third straight year the Mililani High School team has finished at the top of the heap at the State Championships. Teammate Ryan Jose` Palomares finished tied for the top 11th grade spot.
Evan Zheng from Mililani Middle School tied for … (6 comments)
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96789: Mililani, Hawaii - Real Estate Sales Activity for October 2009 - 11/19/09 01:05 PM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both Mililani Mauka and Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley and Waipio Acres).
Mililani real estate is beginning to pick up again. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. The market is beginning to shift back to a seller's market for the first time in awhile. Inventory levels are a fraction of what they were even a few months ago.
A few dynamics in the area: Castle and Cooke has finished selling new homes in Mililani Mauka. We are continuing to see troop … (5 comments)
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96789: Signs The Real Estate Market is Not All Bad - 01/25/09 05:04 PM
There are signs the real estate market is not all bad.
The newspaper is not giving you that message. It almost appears the new media is determined influence the real estate market rather than report on it.
In the last few weeks I am seeing signs of things picking up in many of the communities I service. I am getting more showings on my listings and have several buyers who were waiting in the wings now actively looking for a new home.
Last week I submitted offers on two different condos for a buyer. In both cases we were in a multiple … (95 comments)
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96789: Northbrook 3 bed/ 2 bath - $275,000 - 07/26/08 05:18 PM
Rarely Available 3 bedroom Northbrook/ Melemanu Condo. These units do not last long, 3 bedroom units under $300,000 are so hard to come by. This one stands out from the crowd. It is the closest to the pool and recreation area, has 3 lanais and 2 assigned parking stalls.
Convenient to shopping and transportation. Schofield Barracks is just up the road. Available for showing on short notice.
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96789: New Mall Signs / Same Great Services - 06/24/08 01:58 AM
My new mall signs appeared this weekend. The picture was updated to show the new lighter me. They had a few minor updates and a change of colors.
Today while out at the soccer fields a couple of the youngsters from my son's team approached me and said we see your picture at the shopping center. You are a celebrity right?
In a similar experience awhile back, a group of neighborhood children wanted my autograph. I Was Asked for My Autograph Today
I have been getting similar responses from adults. Well none have asked for my autograph. :)
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96789: Gardens at Launani Valley - 2bed/bath condo - 02/23/08 04:44 PM
This one is ready to move in. It is located next to Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Airfield. One exit away from Mililani and Wahiawa in the other direction.
Launani Valley is quiet and peaceful. there are several recreation activities available. Swimming pool, playgrounds, BBQ areas, tennis, basket ball and running trail.
This home is appropriately priced to sell quickly, easy to show and will make someone a great new home.
Mililani Blog Posts:
Welcome to Mililani - Part 1 the Shopping Centers Welcome to Mililani - Part 2 the Planned Community Welcome to Mililani - Part 3 the Surrounding Communities Mililani is Pet Friendly Mililani, Hawaii … (2 comments)
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96789: So You Want to Be Part of the Team - 05/31/07 01:39 PM
I am still working out the details for putting together a real estate team. I thought I would toss out a few of my thoughts and see what sticks. The Active Rain experts have been a big part of my inspiration so far and I am sure they will not let me down in my time of need.
The overall goal for the team is to put together a group of top professionals that will raise the bar. Potential clients should feel it would be crazy call anyone but us. Our team members should be known as "My Realtor" by a very … (8 comments)
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96789: Mililani, Hawaii Real Estate Sales Activity for April 2007 - 05/30/07 03:29 AM
This Mililani sales report covers zip code 96789 which covers both the Mililani Area (which includes Mililani Town, Launani Valley) and Mililani Mauka.
The Mililani real estate market has flattened, but it is still moving strong. We are still seeing good real estate activity in the Mililani area. With low interest rates and a little more inventory, buyers are still able to buy the home of their dreams.
*These numbers were taken from the Honolulu Board of Realtors MLS system and are deemed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.
You can find out more about real estate in Hawaii at: http://www.hawaiirandy.com/
Or at: http://www.localism.com/
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96789: Do You Remember When? - 05/25/07 09:45 AM
Do you remember when to communicate with clients; you visited them or picked up the phone? Business was done in a much more personal way back then. Letters and notes were commonly hand written and if it was official we may have type written it. Back then clients were loyal and your friend.
One day a new invention changed the way we do business. The fax machine allowed us to communicate faster without leaving our office. The ability to send copies of documents streamlined the process and saved time. After the fax was around for awhile I would think to myself. How … (14 comments)
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96789: What Makes a House a Home? – Mililani, Hawaii - 05/23/07 12:15 PM
This is a question that many gloss over when buying a house. Too many times while in the course of buying a house for a primary residence the focus is on the price, the amenities and possible appreciation in value. The decision is done through the eyes of an investor.
The problem with that is that many times it leaves out the most important question. What Makes a House a Home? Don't forget this is the place you will be living in. You are not buying an investment you are buying lifestyle, you are buying your home.
Your children will be raised here. … (27 comments)
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96789: Credit Back From Sellers, is it a Panacea? - 05/22/07 03:18 PM
This is becoming a standard practice among many agents and buyers. I have been seeing more and more of this practice. Some think it is a panacea, is it really?
Let me describe what I am talking about.
The buyer offers more than asking price for the home and requests the seller give them a credit of up to $15,000 in credit.
I have heard of much higher amounts from others in our business. I have read here in the blogs that in some parts of the country their have been mortgage scams where they over inflate the sales price by a large … (27 comments)
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96789: Premium Service Listings – Would You Pay More? - 05/22/07 07:38 AM
Have heard of Full Service and Limited Service Listings. Have you heard of Premium Service Listings?
In our industry there seems to be a lot of companies and agents focused on dropping prices and lowering services. Limited listings, flat fees and for sale by owner listings are among some of the business models that are out there.
I believe it is reality for two basic reasons for these business models:
There is a segment of the market who wants it.There are also a lot of agents who are not qualified to sell real estate at the highest level and probably never will be. If … (39 comments)
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96789: There Are More Amateur Real Estate Experts Than Ever Before - 05/18/07 09:20 AM
When someone is buying or selling their home the most natural thing in the world is to discuss the transaction with their friends and family. They look for positive reinforcement that they are doing the right thing. This is how it has always been.
What seems different these days is that more and more their family and friends are giving them real estate advice; in many cases bad advice. With the internet and the amount of information out there, it is becoming more common for members of the public to think they are real estate experts.
There is one … (171 comments)
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96789: Open House Story - Sore Foot and Tetanus Shot - 05/17/07 12:11 PM
In Hawaii the custom is to remove your shoes before entering a home. You can probably guess where this one is going.
We had our monthly regional Realtors meeting where we pitched our newest and best listings and then headed out to preview several in the featured area which was Mililani. I had visited 4 or 5 homes when I came across one property that looked interesting.
The grass in the yard looked dry and dead, there were leaves and rubbish on the patio in front of the home and it was obviously vacant and possibly for a long time.
As I walked up … (17 comments)
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96789: Value vs. Price - 05/15/07 01:48 PM
I have always believed that there are two ways to go about selling a service. Sell the service or sell the price. There is a market for both.
I had a great mentor many years ago that taught me one lesson that I live by today. You can not win on price alone, because someone is always dumber than you.
A little background:
For many years I sold equipment and supplies in the printing and graphics business. I was very successful at it and enjoyed my work. I also took extreme pride in knowing my products and market better than any of my … (34 comments)
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96789: A New Loan Officer, You Should Be Scared - 05/14/07 01:38 PM
I was handed a business card yesterday from someone I knew. She said this is my new business with a big smile on her face.
She was a loan officer, with an out of state lender. Oh Boy! (I am being a wise guy here)
Me: I asked why didn't you go with a local lender?LO: Because we can do loans in all 50 states.Me: Do you understand the problems with an out of State lender?LO: Not a problem it is an advantage.Me: None of the Realtors I know will work with or recommend an out of state lender because of along list … (45 comments)
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96789: No Mother's Day Open House - 05/13/07 10:40 PM
I made a business decision not hold any open houses on Mother's Day. I am sure my wife would not have appreciated it. I do not think my clients would have been too excited unless the homes were vacant, which none of my current listings are. More importantly I didn't think I would make friends and influence others by holding open houses on Mother's Day. So I didn't.
I did cheat the weekend a little though. Yesterday my newest listing, a nice 3 bedroom home in the planned community of Mililani had a couple of Realtor showing scheduled in a home … (11 comments)
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