Baltimore Area Real Estate

Union Cugini in Glen Burnie, MD

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:42:42 -0600

I had the pleasure of picking up my lunch at Union Cugini this week.

Union Cugini is located at 14 Crain Hwy North right across the street from my office. The restaurant is in the old Boardwalk Fries location in the heart of downtown Glen Burnie near the intersection of Crain Hwy and Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. It is conveniently located near Anne Arundel Community College and nearby businesses. For small offices like mine you can call your order in and then pick it up. Just call 410-590-3992 and place your order. We had cheese steak sub sandwiches, fries and a drink.

I'm really fussy about my fries, I like them crispy on the outside and fluffy cooked on the inside and their fries are perfect and tasty and not drowning in salt and grease. And, the price was right. One of my agents took home pizza's from Union Cugini and they were really good. We have had lunch there twice and the last time we split two sub sandwiches and two orders of fries between two of us and still had too many fries. The lunch deal is 2 subs, 2 fries and 2 large fountain drinks for $14.99.

This great family restaurant is walking distance to Glen Burnie Town Centre, so you can skate at the ice rink with your family, then to get warm walk across the street for pizza or subs and soda. What a great day out.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling. You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.. If you are considering buying a home, there is no better time than now to buy. The tax savings and wealth building a lone is worth the plunge into todays market.

In keeping with saluting our heroes, during 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's. If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement. This is a $350 savings. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent. Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Rink is Open for Business!!

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:31:29 -0600

Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Rink is Open for Business

Every year on November 1 through March, Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation prepares the Glen Burnie town centre for ice skating. The rink is located at 103C Crain Hwy North right at the corner of Baltimore Annapolis Blvd and Crain Hwy.

Hours of Operation

Sunday	10am - 7pm
Monday	1pm - 9pm
Tuesday**	1pm - 5pm 6pm-9pm
Wednesday	1pm - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 9pm
Friday	12noon - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm

**closing at 5pm on Tuesday for lessons reopen 6pm to 9pm

Admission
Children under12                             5.50
Adults                                           6.50
Seniors 55& up                                5.50
Skate Rentals-Hockey and Figure       3.00
Season Pass-individual                  110.00
Season Pass-Family                      225.00
Discount Card-10 admissions          50.00

Lessons are offered on Tuesday's at 5:00 pm.

For more information call the Ice Skating Hotline 410-590-5990 or drop them an email mail@glenburnieiceskating.com

Park in the county parking garage on Baltimore Annapolis Road for free and walk across the street to skate. While you are there stop by our office right next to the parking garage on Crain and Central and talk to us about your move.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

315A Lennox Ave., Towson, MD 21286 - New Price

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:24:15 -0600

June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | junepiperbrandon@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

315A LENNOX AVE

$229,900

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Year Built:	1928
County:	Baltimore
Bedrooms:	3
Baths:	2 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	0.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	GOFF PLAINS
MLS Number:	BC7159673

COMMENTS

Beautifully renovated home located within walking distance to Goucher College, Towson University and downtown Towson and convenient to downtown, I695 and I83. Home features main floor master bedroom with full master bath, cathedral ceilings and access to rear deck. There are 2 additional bedrooms upstairs and a second bathroom. Laundry also located upstairs. Great open floor plan filled with natural light, cherry wood floors, light oak wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances in kitchen. Stainless steel appliances will be installed closer to settlement. Home features large closets in all the bedrooms with additional storage above and many other storage features also added. This home has a lovely front porch with new maintenance free trex deck with lovely landscaped garden in front. Home is located in quiet historic neighborhood in Towson. Conveys with home warranty. Seller may help with closing help. Don't wait too long!!

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Laundry-BR Lvl, Lndry-Uppr Lvl, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen
Amenities: Home Warranty, MBA/Sep Shwr, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Kitchen Features: Liv-Din Combo
Exterior Features: Fenced-Fully, Porch-front, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Features: Cleared
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: junepiperbrandon@gmail.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

Office: (410) 761-1550

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Six Marketing Strategy Caveats for Real Estate Agents

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:13:33 -0600

Marketing always seems to be a challenge for a lot of real estate professionals. We are always falling prey to every gimick going and every new get rich quick scheme. These are some great ideas for developing a successful marketing strategy.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Chris Brunner - GreatFX Business Cards (GreatFX Business Cards):

As a hard working real estate agent, you may find it easy to get wrapped up in the hype of a new marketing method that promises quick payoff with possibly little cash (or even a lot of cash!)

With so many choices, so many ways of marketing listings and yourself, you may feel compelled to dump what you've been doing and jump right in to something new. Tread lightly, make sure you have a plan in place moving forward. Here are some simple tips for use when you are contemplating trying something new:

1) If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.

If what you've got going is working well, why change? I admit it's good to try new things, but be careful not to abandon what you've already got. The saying goes, you don't know what you've got until it's gone applies.

As an alternative, test different approaches for a small segment of your marketing list. I tend to believe that 10% is a good number to test on. Run a campaign and gauge the results. If successful, apply this tactic to increasingly more of your list.

2) Measure your results to determine what works best for you and your situation.

It is imperative with any marketing campaign to accurately measure results. How could you possibly make a good decision as to what is and is not working if you don't have accurate figures?

3) Marketing isn’t just about the numbers.

Remember that sometimes a successful marketing campaign may not work immediately. Patience is virtue, stay the course and give your plan time to play out. Premature stops or changes can ruin something potentially good, and you may never know about it! Even if you don't get more money from your campaign, ask yourself if it is helping in another area such as increasing the longevity of your business, or helping your clients in a big way.

4) If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you read testimonials on a marketing method, please take them with a grain of salt. Testimonials are dime a dozen, can be fabricated and doesn't give you an accurate gauge of true success. Unless you actually KNOW someone who has had success, don't trust testimonials. Use common sense when gauging something new.

5) It’s ok to try new tactics, just don't abandon the marketing efforts of your past that you know get results.

The 10% rule works well here. Spend 90% of your time and money on campaigns that you know do well, use the other 10% for experimental work. This way you can try new things without breaking the bank (or yourself!)

6) Have a plan for the plan.

Before you do anything else, map out how you intend to execute your new plan and how you intend on measuring results. Develop an entry and exit strategy for your marketing plan. Think of a few ways that you may be able to make slight adjustments along the way to maximize your effectiveness.

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414 Water Street, Unit 1611, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Sky Suite Condo for Rent

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:03:23 -0600

Tom Black | Advance Realty | tomblac@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (443) 521-3424

414 WATER ST #1611

$1,900

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Year Built:	2007
County:	Baltimore City
Bedrooms:	1
Baths:	1 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	436
Garage Spots:	1.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	INNER HARBOR
MLS Number:	BA7211738

COMMENTS

Downtown one-bedroom SkySuite in brand new building available immediately. 9+ft ceilings, crown moulding, granite counters, stainless appliances, glorious views from private balcony, all in the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Convenient to shopping, nightlife, dining, movies, and waterfront activities. 24 hour front desk, ON-SITE PARKING INCLUDED IN RENT! Pool, fitness center, business center.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Structures: Above Grade
Amenities: Drapery Rods, Drapes/Curtains, Elevator, Entry Lvl BR, FP Mantels, Granite Counters, Indoor Pool, Master Walk-in Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wpool Jets
Community Amenities: Community Ctr, Concierge, Elevator, Pool-Indoor, Security
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Kitchen Features: Kit-Island, Kit-Living Combo
Ownership Type: Condo

Tom Black

Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: tomblac@gmail.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (443) 521-3424

Office: (410) 761-1550

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1004 Londonderry Dr., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 - Open House November 29, 2009 12-3pm

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:33:34 -0600

Brian Cooper | Advance Realty | beachbum09@atlanticbb.net | Primary: (410) 490-1800

1004 LONDONDERRY DR

$199,000

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Year Built:	1956
County:	Anne Arundel
Bedrooms:	2
Baths:	1 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	0.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	SOMERSET
MLS Number:	AA7005462

COMMENTS

Lovely ranch style home. Convenient living all on one level. Bright and cheerful living and dining areas. Great yard with privacy fence. Enjoy your evenings in the 3 season room addition at the rear of the house or in front of the wood burning fireplace. This home is convenient to shopping and malls and close to public transportation. Off street parking for 3 cars. Conveniently located for an easy commute to DC, Baltimore, Ft. Meade and Annapolis. Make this home your next one!! Don't wait too long or it will be gone.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Second, Kitchen, Other Room 1, Bedroom-First, Lndry-Sep Rm
Additional Structures: Shed
Amenities: Drapery Rods, Drapes/Curtains, Home Warranty, Shades/Blinds, W/W Carpeting, Wd Stove Insrt
Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Kitchen Features: Kit-Country
Ownership Type: Ground Rent

Brian Cooper

Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: beachbum09@atlanticbb.net

Primary: (410) 490-1800

Office: (410) 761-1550

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Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 21, 2009

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:51:36 -0600

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 21, 2009

The Anne Arundel County real estate market is still seeing a welcome increase in sales and settlements over the past weeks, the sales are edging higher. Interest rates are still low. The home sales still aren't as swift as we would like to see, however, they are remaining fairly stable. The number of new listings has declined steadily over the past few weeks and we are seeing a slight increase in the number of homes going under contract and settling. Home prices are also remaining fairly stable as we move into the Thanksgiving Season. Now that fall is here to stay we'll see another spurt in activity before the winter hibernation. I'm surprised I'm not seeing more new home buyers making the decision to buy with so many great deals available. Now with the economic stimulus changes (up to $8000 in tax credits) and low interest rates it will be interesting to see how this all changes. Overall, there has never been a better time to buy, than right now but buyers need to hurry because the tax credit times are coming to an end soon.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

New Listings 20 (decrease 6 from last week)

Under Contract 8 (decrease of 4 from last week)

Settled Sales 7 (decrease of 8 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings 122 (decrease 30 from last week)

Under Contract 77 (decrease 28 over last week)

Settled Sales 85 (decrease of 11 over last week)

Glen Burnie offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis. Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade. It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too, as well as being commutable to DC whether you ride the MARC from Odenton or drive.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 15, 2009

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:08:05 -0600

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 15, 2009

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

New Listings 26 (increase 3 from last week)

Under Contract 12 (no change from last week)

Settled Sales 15 (increase of 8 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings 152 (increase 1 from last week)

Under Contract 105 (increase 2 over last week)

Settled Sales 96 (increase of 41 over last week)

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 7, 2009

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:57:13 -0600

Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Week Ending November 7, 2009

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

New Listings 23 (increase 8 from last week)

Under Contract 12 (decrease of 3 from last week)

Settled Sales 7 (decrease of 8 from last week)

Anne Arundel County

New Listings 152 (increase 22 from last week)

Under Contract 103 (decrease 10 over last week)

Settled Sales 55 (decrease of 79 over last week)

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Anne Arundel County Rehabilitation Programs

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:27:06 -0600

Some Brooklyn Park residents looking to rehab their homes could receive financial help from a county public agency.

Chauncey Hall, the program director for Arundel Community Development Services Inc., will explain the Property Rehabilitation Program and the Brooklyn Park Property Rehabilitation Program at the Arundel Neighborhoods Association meeting at 7 pm, November 24 in the Brooklyn Park Library located at 1 E. 11th Ave in Brooklyn Park.

The Brooklyn Park program focuses on the following streets: Ballman Court, Brookwood, Southerly, Patrick Henry, Wasena, E. 11th, Victory, 4th Street, Wood, Cross, Dell and 1st Street. Other streets can participate in the Property Rehabilitation Program but the funding comes from a different pot of money.

Both programs help eligible homeowners repair their homes. Repairs could include new roofs, installing or replacing heating and ventilation systems, and correcting health, safety and other code violations.

The programs provide loans to eligible borrowers at a 0% interest rate with payments deferred for 30 years. Many borrowers will make no payments on the loan for 30 years, unless they sell the home or transfer title.

A construction specialist will work with property borrowers to prepare a construction work write-up and select a qualified, licensed contractor. After that, the construction specialist will work with both to ensure the work is being completed timely and satisfactorily.

There are income requirements and owining and living in a home in the county. Besides owning and living in a townhome on the streets indicated in Brooklyn Park for the Brooklyn Park program, participants must agree to do exterior improvements to their home in accordance with the program's standards and meet the income requirements.

Brooklyn Park is one of three areas - the others are Glen Burnie and the Spring Meadows and Stillmeadows areas - to have similar programs.

For details about the meeting, call President Gary O'Neil at 410-789-4480.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

35 Places to List your Real Estate Business Online for Local Search

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:20 -0600

With over 80% of new home buyers starting their search on the internet, there's even more sites where your business has to be listed to keep up.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):

35 Places to List your Real Estate Business Online for Local Search

BestofCitySearch- Nominate and vote for local businesses. Free

BestoftheWeb Local- Business Listing allows contact information, hours of operation, consumer reviews, about us. Free

CitySearch- Directory of local services. Can create ads and set a budget. Citysearch has a Mobile App for IPhone, a mobile app forBlackberry, and Palm Pre.- PAID Set a Budget.

CitySquares.com- List your Business profile. Free

Dex Knows- Local Search Listing- Paid

DiscoverourTown- Lists local businesses and city facts. Free

elocallisting-Optimized local business search marketing campaigns- Paid subscription fees. Need to register for information.

GenieKnows- Business Directory. Free

Geofollow-Location based twitter directory. Free

GetFave.com- Register your business listing, add maps, video, content. Free

Google Local Business Center- List your business on Google maps and add photos and video- Free

Hotfrog- U.S. Online Business Directory. Free

iBegin.com- Business listings for Canada and the U.S.; Geocoding.- Free

Insider Pages- Register your business listing. Free

Kudzu- Basic profile listing is free includes all contact information, link to website, hours of operation, and can respond to reviews.

Judy's Book- Contact to be part of Beta Group under Partners.

JustRealEstate.org- Contact for a business lising. Paid

Local.com- Local Directory of Businesses.-Free

Local Tweeps- Zipcode Level Twitter Directory. Free

Matchpoint.com- Submit your business listing and respond to RFP's. Receive Leads with Call Tracking and Management.-Free

Merchant Circle- List your business, add a blog, description, create coupons, network with local businesses, answer questions from consumers. Free

Metrobot- Submit a business listing. Free

Mojopages- Business listings for free with notification of user reviews and can also invite customers to review. Free

SeekOn- Submit site for a business listing. Free

Switchboard.com- Powered by Superpages.com. Business listings. Free

Topix- Single city business listings are free. Free

Trulia- Real Estate Listing Directory- List your real estate business, services, listings, local profile. Trulia pro accounts $19-$79/month

Twellowhood- Local Twitter Directory. Free

Tyloon- Business Listings for Free. Free

YellowBot- Local Search Site with user reviews. Free

Weblocal.ca- Canadian local search site with user reviews and video upload. $199 signup fee and $89monthly fee

Yelp- Reputation Management by user reviews. List your business. Recommend other local businesses. Free

Zillow- Register your local business. Free

ZoomInfo- Create your business profile and have people find you for new business opportunities. You can also register here to be notified when you can list your company...an upcoming ZoomInfo feature. Free

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Open House - November 21, 2009 1pm-4pm - 447 Orchard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:48 -0600

June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | junepiperbrandon@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

447 ORCHARD ST

$169,000

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Year Built:	1915
County:	Baltimore City
Bedrooms:	2
Baths:	1 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	0.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	SETON HILL
MLS Number:	BA7172128

COMMENTS

Seton Hill is Baltimore's oldest neighborhood. Located to the east of Martin Luther King Blvd this neighborhood is known as the French Quarter of Baltimore. This lovely home is nearly complete. This home is comprised of 4 levels with a finished basement, kitchen dining on the main floor, living room on the second floor and master on the top. The kitchen will have lovely wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. Master bedroom has lovely high vaulted ceilings. Bathroom has ceramic tile floors and hardwood floors throughout the house. Home has all new windows, high efficiency heat and a/c and many green features. Check it out now and envision the dream and live in this great historic neighborhood.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Kitchen
Amenities: Granite Counters, Wood Floors
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Basement: Improved
Kitchen Features: Kit-Dining Combo
Exterior Features: Fenced-Rear, Patio, Street Lights
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: junepiperbrandon@gmail.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

Office: (410) 761-1550

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Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.

2708 Lime Street, Temple Hills, MD 20748

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:55:59 -0600

John Newcomb | Advance Realty | jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 570-5717
Fax: (410) 761-1404

2708 LIME ST

$199,900

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Year Built:	1951
County:	Prince Georges
Bedrooms:	3
Baths:	1 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	0.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	NORTH BARNABY
MLS Number:	PG6973670

COMMENTS

All brick rancher in est. neighborhood. This freshly painted home features 3BR, 1BA, w/part.finished basement, upgraded kitchen w/new floor, rep.windows & newly refinished h/w floors throughout, & a new dryer. A large fenced yard backs to woods w/ample off street parking to top it off. Great for pets. Very close to the Wash. Beltway. Seller concessions considered..

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Family Rm, Attic-Unfinished, Storage Room, Workshop
Additional Structures: Shed
Amenities: Attic-Floored, Attic-Strs Pull Dwn, Drapery Rods, Entry Lvl BR, Shades/Blinds, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrg/Frz, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Basement: Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance
Kitchen Features: Liv-Din Combo
Exterior Features: Fenced-Fully, Patio, Porch-enclosed, Porch-rear, Sidewalks
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping
Topography: Level
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

John Newcomb

Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 570-5717
Fax: (410) 761-1404

Office: (410) 761-1550

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612 Cresswell Road, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 - Just Reduced

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:40:50 -0600

June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | junepiperbrandon@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

612 CRESSWELL RD

$159,999

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Year Built:	1953
County:	Anne Arundel
Bedrooms:	3
Baths:	1 full, 0 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	0.0
Garage Desc:	N/A
Subdivision:	ARUNDEL GARDENS
MLS Number:	AA7180177

COMMENTS

Just listed!! A Single family home for less than the price of a town home in Anne Arundel County. Home features a porch front and full fenced front and rear yard. The kitchen is well laid out with loads of cupboard and counter space. The laundry area is behind the kitchen right next to the master bedroom. The master bedroom addition features a wood burning fireplace and sitting room/den off to the side. The seller is in the process of getting the carpets cleaned and painting the walls. The roof is only 3 years old. You can move right in!! This is not a short sale, the seller is motivated and seller can settle quickly. Don't wait too long, this one will not last long!!

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Bedroom-Master, Sitting Room, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen
Additional Structures: Shed
Amenities: Attic-Strs Pull Dwn, Home Warranty, W/W Carpeting, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Kitchen Features: Kit-Table Space
Exterior Features: Fenced-Fully, Fenced-Rear, Porch-front
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: junepiperbrandon@gmail.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
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Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.

Ridgely Middle School Craft Fair and Silent Auction and Bake Sale

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:46:41 -0600

Ridgely Middle School Craft Fair and Silent Auction and Bake Sale

Please join us this Saturday for Ridgely Middle School's 28th Annual Craft Fair & Silent Auction and Bake Sale (I just finished 8 dozon chocolate chip cookies and 6 pumpkin loaves) on Saturday, November 14, 2009. We have Over 100 Local Artists & Crafters coming so you don't want to miss it.

Ridgely Middle School is located at 121 Ridgely Road, Lutherville, MD 21093. The doors open at 10:00 am and the sale runs until 3:00 pm.

Going to a formal event over the holidays? Come bid on a Tuxedo Rental from Tuxedo House. We've got great items; an autographed Joe Flacco Football, Ravens Tickets, Hotel Rooms for those out of town guests, Aquarium Tickets, Restaurant Gift Cards, everything to finish your holiday shopping early. Look for the Silent Auction in the Library this year.

But most of all please attend and bring your friends and neighbors! Come out and support this great event,

Refreshments, including Pit Beef will be offered.-Free Parking

General Admission $2.00 Students Free (8th grade and below)

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Advance Realty Anne Arundel Sponsors Toys for Tots - Make a Needy Kid Smile!!

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:35 -0600

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Advance Realty Anne Arundel Sponsors Toys for Tots - Make a Needy Kid Smile!!

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:59:54 -0600

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Home Buyer Seminar Coming Soon - Register Now Space is Limited

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:08:18 -0600

Home Buyer Seminar Coming Soon - Register Now Space is Limited

Advance Realty Anne Arundel, Bank of America, Gateway Title Group & State Farm Insurance are BETTER TOGETHER. FREE Homebuyers Seminar 12/09/09 at Advance Realty Anne Arundel, located at 5 Crain Highway North in Glen Burnie at 7PM. Please RSVP by 12/5/09. Come hear about the NEW HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS and NEW LAWS GOVERNING LENDERS & TITLE COMPANIES. There is limited room, so reserve early and be entered into a drawing for a gift card!! You have to be present to win!!

If you've never bought a house before, you need to hear what these great people have to say. And, even if you have bought a house before, but it's been a while, you need to know what is new in legislation so you proceed with success.

Anyone who attends this valuable seminar will receive a coupon waiving their administrative fee at settlement for using Advance Realty Anne Arundel for their purchase and/or sale of their home.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Neighborhoods, Step Four - Analyzing the SOLDs - Dealing with the Outliers

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:38 -0600

Maryland, and Baltimore in particular has been voted the most visibly historic town in America. There are lots of historic neighborhoods, historic homes not just in Baltimore but across the state. Pricing homes that are visibly historic, on the National Register of Hisoric Places or within historic districs can be both a challenge and time consuming. The most important thing you can do to help your client is to preview other homes in your marketplace, so you know how the homes compare and therefore how the prices compare.

If you are in the market to purchase an historic home or are in the market to sell an historic home then you want to work with an agent that is familiar with historic properties, historic neighborhoods, the local enforcement requirements for maintaining and improving historic homes.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):

Thanks to those who are sticking thru this series with me! While I think that the process of properly pricing homes is fascinating stuff, I know it's not nearly as sexy as other topics! (Although SELLING your properly priced listing is very sexy, indeed.)

In the previous installments...

Introduction
Step One - Before you price, prepare!
Step Two - Preview, preview, preview
Step Three - Play detective

...we talked about how to effectively preview the competition to figure out where your potential listing falls into the scheme of things. So, what about the SOLDs?

The problem with using SOLDs in your market analysis is, unless you've been a previewing mad(wo)man over the last eight months, you probably haven't seen the inside of the properties, and now it's too late. So you have to go off the MLS description - a very risky proposition!

But we'll do our best.

Print off all the SOLDs that seem to be comparable, even if they're much higher or lower than your assumption of the market value of "your" listing. Drive by all of them! Pay special attention to the outliers - the ones that seem to have sold way out of whack to the rest of the market, or whose Days on Market statistic is unusually low or high.

There's a good chance your drive-by will reveal the reason for the out-of-line price or DOM. Perhaps there's a commercial building next door, behind or across the street. Or, common in Denver, a corner lot that doesn't have a private back yard, or any back yard at all. Maybe it's a pop-top done wrong and doesn't fit in with the neighborhood. Busy street with a bus stop in the front yard?

Or conversely, you might see that it has a stellar location with an extra-large lot, a mountain view, or around the corner (at a suitable distance) from a popular coffee shop.

If the reason for the outlying price and/or DOM isn't obvious from your drive-by, go line-by line through the MLS listing. Is it missing a garage in a market that expects garages? No basement? One bathroom? Obviously, if the interior photos show that it needs work, that's relevant. Check the showing instructions to see if there are any obvious limitations on access.

If all else fails, and you really feel a particular house is a good comparable, call the listing agent. Hopefully they'll be helpful in helping you understand why the house sold at the price it did. Or, maybe not. But give it a try.

It really is the outliers that give you the most grief when looking at the SOLDs. There probably are some sold listings that fall right in line with what you're thinking the price of your listing ought to be, but the ones that don't give you fits. The more research you do on these outliers will not only make your CMA stronger, but will give you an air of confidence when going through your CMA with a seller.

Next Time - Putting it All Together

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Playing Detective... Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Neighborhoods - Step 3

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:39 -0600

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):

Here's the third, well, kinda the fourth (if you count the introductory teaser) installment in my series "Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Neighborhoods." You can read the rest of the series here:

Introduction
Step One - Before you price, prepare!
Step Two - Preview, preview, preview

I've had a few comments come in to the tune of "Wow - that's a lot of work - is it really necessary to spend so much time pricing a home?" Well, I say - YES! It is necessary! After all, our product is property, and our sellers pay us darn good money to know our product and move THEIR product off the shelf... so I believe with all my heart that we owe it to our future adoring fans to do our homework and make the most knowledgeable recommendations we're capable of.

Although... we'll never be perfect. Sigh.

Back to Pricing.

In the last installment, I talked about how important it is to preview preview preview. The more competing listings you preview, the better sense you'll have of where your listing falls into the mix.

Remember, the houses you're previewing are 1) the competition for your listing and 2) houses that haven't sold.

Why is it important to check out the active listings? Some agents don't preview because they don't think the active listings are relevant. "All that matters is SOLD." Eh, I disagree. First, what's SOLD is not competing with your upcoming listing, and when you're dealing with older homes, buyers don't always have a lot of options that meet their criteria. In many cases, the buyer will only find one or two homes that even come close, so knowing what they're comparing your listing to is critical.

Second, it's important to know WHY that active competition hasn't sold. Especially if it appears to be "priced well." You'll never know for sure why a house hasn't sold by looking at the MLS, although you may have your suspicions. It's not as if the listing agent is going to tell you that the house reeks of cat urine or point out that there's no bathroom on the main floor.

So, when you're previewing, ask yourself...

WHY hasn't this house sold?

WHAT makes it superior (or inferior) to "my" listing?

HOW could the listing agent do a better job marketing this home?

WHO is the ideal buyer for this property and is it the same ideal buyer as "mine" will attract?
(I can't think of a "when" or a "where," so I'll move on).

Training yourself to ask these questions at every house you preview makes you a better previewer, and therefore, a better pricer. It also helps you to remember each house so you can speak intelligently about the competition with your seller when discussing pricing, as well as down the road when that homes' status changes (sells, withdraws or reduces the price), you'll be able to nod and say to yourself, "Hmmmm, I thought so!"

Speaking of down the road... this is another important reason to preview. When or if the competition sells, you'll be familiar with it in case appraisal problems come up on YOUR property and the appraiser wants to use comparables that aren't appropriate. If you've been IN all the comparables, it's much easier to make a compelling case!

Okay, ‘nuff about previewing. Next time, we'll talk about how to evaluate the SOLDs in your CMA to help you price your historic home in your urban neighborhood!

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The Homebuyer Tax Credit

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:14 -0600

The HomeBuyer Tax Credit

Great news! The Homebuyer Tax Credit has not only been extended, but it has also been expanded to include current qualifying homeowners. The following are some of the features of the new bill:

Deadline for current credit is November 30, 2009.
Deadline for new and improved credit is April 30, 2010, as long as the home is under contract by that date; deal must close within 60 days or no later than June 30, 2010.
Eligibility and amount of new credit:
- $8,000 for first-time homebuyers (those who have not owned a home in the last three years).
- Up to $6,500 credit for homeowners who have lived in the home they are selling (or have sold), as a principal residence for five consecutive years of the last eight.
Buyers with incomes exceeding $125,000 for single and $225,000 for married couples are not eligible for the full tax credit but may qualify for a portion of it.
Homes valued at more than $800,000 are not eligible.

Sooooo....if you are a current homeowner, you might be eligible for a $6500 credit. And if you're a new homebuyer, you can receive up to $8000 credit.

BUT, legislators on both sides of the aisle agree that this credit will not be extended again. They urge anyone considering buying a home to do so by next Spring. This should also inform potential sellers' decisions regarding listing a property. Time is of the essence. Fall and winter has always been a slow time in the home sale market, and prices tend to be lower now than in the spring market, so now would be the best time for buyers to buy homes.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

378 Colony Point Ln., Edgewater, MD 21037 - Open House Sunday Nov 8 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:47:47 -0600

John Newcomb | Advance Realty | jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 570-5717
Fax: (410) 761-1404

378 COLONY POINT PL

$420,000

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Year Built:	1997
County:	Anne Arundel
Bedrooms:	3
Baths:	2 full, 1 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	1.0
Garage Desc:	1.0 car garage attached
Subdivision:	SOUTH RIVER COLONY
MLS Number:	AA7186699

COMMENTS

Senior Living At Its Best! This elegant 2 story townhouse in the 55 plus community of renowned South River Colony has a single family feel in a townhome community. With over 2300sq ft, this roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is designed for senior living with a spacious 1st floor master bedroom and large private bath. The easy access shower was built for beauty and includes modern safety features. Entertain the whole family in the formal dining and living rooms. For the gourmet in the household, satisfy all tastes in the full sized eat in kitchen. On the second floor you can spread out with 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bath, as well as the open air loft which overlooks the living room. Listen to the sounds of the season as you relax on the screened porch off the kitchen. It is true Chesapeake living with Great Blue Herons in your own backyard. You may even see an occasional deer as this home backs up to the woods. Walk across the street to visit the Senior Center and Library or stroll over to Main Street for upscale, as well as casual dining. Boutique shopping and professional services are also just a short walk. This master planned community offers many impressive amenities including 300 acres of wooded preserves with walking trails, along with two resident only swimming pools, tennis courts and playground. Everything you need is right here at South River Colony. But, if you like to venture out, you're only 5 minutes from the highly ranked South River Golf Links, just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Annapolis and 35 miles from Washington D.C.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Other Room 1, Laundry-Kit Lvl, Loft, Main Lvl BR
Additional Structures: Office/Studio, None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Kitchen Features: Kit-Island, Eat-In Kitchen
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch-rear, Porch-screened, Sidewalks
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

John Newcomb

Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: jnewcomb@advancerealtyusa.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
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11727 Pindell Chase Dr., Fulton, MD 20759 - Huge Price Reduction!!

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:33:30 -0600

June Piper-Brandon | Advance Realty | junepiperbrandon@gmail.com | Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

11727 PINDELL CHASE DR

$899,000

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Year Built:	2004
County:	Howard
Bedrooms:	5
Baths:	5 full, 1 partial
Sqr Footage:	0
Garage Spots:	3.0
Garage Desc:	3.0 car garage attached
Subdivision:	PINDELL CHASE
MLS Number:	HW7096001

COMMENTS

Dramatic Price Reduction! Magnificent 5 bedroom colonial on one-acre country-setting, only minutes from Columbia. Plenty of space for entertaining, gleaming hardwood floors, state-of-the-art granite and stainless kitchen, home theatre, game room, Master suite with soaking tub, separate shower and sitting room with fireplace. Must see this incredible home. All offers subject to bank approval.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Additional Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom-Master, Sitting Room, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Recreation Rm, Family Rm, Garage, Other Room 1, Other Room 2, Other Room 3, Library, Foyer, Bedroom-Master 2, Bedroom-First, 2nd Master BR, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Attic-Unfinished, D
Amenities: Attic-Access Only, Auto Gar Dr Opn, Built-in Bookcases, Granite Counters, MBA/Sep Shwr, MBA/Sep Tub, MBRs-Multiple, Master Walk-in Closet, Shades/Blinds, Tub-Soaking, W/W Carpeting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar/Bar, Wood Floors
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrg/Frz, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven-Wall, Range hood, Refrigerator, Six burner stove, Washer, Water dispenser
Basement: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
Kitchen Features: 2nd Kitchen, Gourmet, Kit-Breakfast Bar, Kit-Island, Kit-Table Space, Sep Dining Rm
Ownership Type: Fee Simple

June Piper-Brandon
e-PRO, CRIS, Broker
Advance Realty Anne Arundel
5 CRAIN HIGHWAY, N., SUITE 101
GLEN BURNIE, 21061
Email: junepiperbrandon@gmail.com

Primary: (410) 761-1550
Cell: (410) 292-0100
Fax: (410) 761-1404

Office: (410) 761-1550

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Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Trend MLS or MFR MLS or MRIS MLS or TMLS or LVAR MLS or EBRDI MLS or Baris MLS or Rayac MLS or Coastal Assoc. MLS or Cape May County MLS . Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Advance Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.

Heritage and Museum Yard Sale - Baltimore Museum of Industry November 7, 2009

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:46:30 -0600

Heritage and Museum Yard Sale

Have you ever wondered what Museum's have hidden in their attics and basements? Now is your chance to find out what treasures are found when fifty local history museums clean out their attics and basements for this Museum Yard Sale from 8am to 2pm on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at The Baltimore Museum of Industry's Waterfront Pavilion, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. Proceeds benefit the outreach and educational programs of the Greater Baltimore History Alliance (GBHA) and no, there won't be any artifacts or museum pieces for sale.

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Market - Step Two - Preview, Preview, Preview!

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:05:04 -0600

June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.

Via Jennifer Allan, Author of Sell with Soul (Sell with Soul):

Just another installment in the series: Pricing Historic Homes in Urban Markets...

Introduction
Step One

In the last installment, I recommended that you always, always, always drive by your subject property before doing anything else. If you can get inside, so much the better...

So after you have a good visual of your subject property, it's time to go check out the competition - otherwise known as "previewing." (If your market frowns on previewing, and many do, please share with the audience how on earth you properly price homes!).

When I interview to list a property, I often find myself bonding with the home, to the point where it's almost as hard for me to be objective about it as it is for the sellers. I really have to fight the temptation to be overly critical of "my" listing's competition, while excusing "my" listing's challenges and flaws. Sometimes I'll take another agent with me on my previewing tour to help keep me objective.

SELECTING THE HOMES TO PREVIEW
Which homes should you preview? In a word (okay, a phrase) - as many as you can. Even if they aren't exactly comparable. With every house you tour, you gain a little better grasp on the up-to-the-minute marketplace, which makes it much easier to pinpoint the proper price range to recommend. It just happens naturally. As you look at the competition, you'll start to get a feeling for where your listing falls in the scheme of things, and the more you look at, the more confident you'll be in that feeling.

I try to preview at least 10 houses when I'm pricing a home. Sometimes I'll get lazy and only hit five - and I always regret it. It seems that it's right around the sixth or seventh house that I start to trust my gut about pricing. And that gut feeling is further confirmed on the eighth, ninth and tenth.

Depending on my price range, I'll preview all comparable houses within $50,000 (on each side) of where I think my listing will fall. By "comparable," I mean homes that offer similar square footage for the money. I probably won't preview a 1,000 sqft Bungalow if I'm listing a 2,000 sqft Victorian; they just won't attract the same buyer, even though they may very well be priced similarly. I always preview any homes within one block of my seller's property, even if they aren't comparable at all. It's just good practice in case the seller asks you about it.

Always preview the low outliers. A "low outlier" is a house that looks good on paper, but seems to be a screaming deal. You need to know why it's priced so well... but hasn't sold. There probably is a good reason. If there isn't, then this is the listing to beat. But we'll talk about that later.

How about the high outliers? The houses that are priced way above the rest, which are probably getting your seller all excited? Look at those, too. Chances are that they're just grossly overpriced (and the more houses you look at, the more sure you'll be of this). If they aren't overpriced, there's something really fabulous about them, and you need to know what it is.

As you're setting your previews, note if any homes are difficult to show. That will definitely affect market value. And frankly, if they are, I'll skip them. Lazy? Maybe, but on the other hand, a difficult-to-show home is not going to be comparable to MY listing because I don't take difficult-to-show listings!

Effective previewing in an urban market entails a lot more than just looking at a bunch of homes. Sure, that's what you're going to do (look at a bunch of homes), but in order to really evaluate the information you're gathering, you need to go in with the heart & mind of a detective.

We'll talk about that next time.

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