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Wrapping for Charity in Toledo Ohio

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:27:48 -0600

Wrapping for Charity in Toledo Ohio is what Caper's Pizza Place will doing this evening! Join Caper's Thursday, December 17th at 6pm for gift-wrapping!

Donations will be given to the Seagate Food Bank (wrapping will be exchanged for non-perishable goods or cash donations, a limit does apply.)

Bring in a non-perishable item December 14th through December 22nd and receive 10% off your entree!

Help Caper's Pizza Place support the Seagate Good Bank!

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Dee Nofziger is a full time, residential real estate agent in the North Coast of Ohio, more commonly known as Toledo and Northwest Ohio. She serves the real estate needs of home owners and home buyers in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties, among others. With nearly 3000 days of experience (she really does work 7 days a week) in Ohio real estate, Dee Nofziger is proudly licensed with Danberry Company Realtors, Northwest Ohio's largest independent real estate company. With professional relationships all over the country, Dee Nofziger is able to refer you to real estate professionals in your area who will make your home buying or selling experience the best you can imagine!

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Top 10 People to Have in Your Book of Business

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:23:23 -0600

The Top 10 People to Have in Your Book of Business

10. Any Washington politician up for re-election next year - there's a fair to even chance they're going to be relocating

9. Any Health Insurance Company Executive - they're all going to be DOWN-sizing to a smaller home in the near future.

8. Any of the new Washington Healthcare Bureaucrats - they're going to be UP-sizing to a BIGGER home in the near future

7. Anyone who makes batteries for electric cars

6. Any owner of a Hummer dealership

5. Anybody that invents french fries that are good for you

4. Anybody that saw G. Gordon Liddy's commercials and took his advice to BUY GOLD.

3. Any Lottery winner - either when they first win the money - or after they've lost it all. If you're good at follow-up, that will probably be TWO transactions in one year

2. Any allergy doctor - they make a ton of money because their patients never get better and they never die

and, the NUMBER ONE PERSON to have in your real estate Book of Business ..... drumroll please ...

1. Tiger Woods - who will soon be buying at least a 12-pack of new homes

(This Top Ten list was written and compiled by Dee Nofziger. If, however, you are a current or past graduate of any of the Floyd Wickman programs or have attended one of Floyd Wickman's Master Sales Professional or Forum events, please feel free to use this blog material after simply emailing me at deenofziger@bex.net to let me know. Please include a link to my post in your own post, if you are using it online. If you have never trained with any of the Floyd Wickman programs, please contact me for further information.)

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Home Sales Statistics for Lucas County Ohio

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:25:57 -0600

Home Sales Statistics for Lucas County Ohio

Up to date on 11/13/2009

Single Family Residence
Time Period	Number of Sales	Median Sale Price
Sep 2009	390	$96,167
Sep 2008	430	$96,250
Aug 2009	442	$116,095
Aug 2008	363	$115,000
2009 YTD	4,109	$85,000
2008	4,376	$95,000

Condominium
Time Period	Number of Sales	Median Sale Price
Sep 2009	20	$116,000
Sep 2008	22	$102,950
Aug 2009	24	$87,450
Aug 2008	18	$121,250
2009 YTD	192	$106,000
2008	207	$108,000

Statistics taken from Realist.

For more information on the local Toledo Ohio and surrounding area real estate, please contact Dee Nofziger at dee@danberry.com.

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Double Super Secret Loss Mitigation Dept Phone Numbers/Faxes/Contact Names

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:35 -0600

Double Super Secret Loss Mitigation Dept. Phone Numbers/Faxes/Contact Names

I posted the original post to my blog over a year ago and ran across it again. It dawned on me that we need this info even more now than we did a year ago.

Original post:

My broker found a blog that listed zillions of phone and fax numbers, along with CONTACT NAMES for many lender's Loss Mitigation Departments.

Many times it's much easier to have a foot in the door, but in times like these even a pinky toe might help!

Loss Mitigation Department Phone Numbers, Faxes, and Contact Names

Please pass along any updated numbers and names you may know of or find in your daily course of business!

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An Early Christmas Present for Move-Up Buyers - Revised Tax Credit New and Improved

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:10:17 -0600

An Early Christmas Present for Move-Up Buyers - Revised Tax Credit New and Improved.

Santa isn't just stuffing the stockings of first time homebuyers this Christmas, he's stuffing the ones hanging from move up buyer's mantles, too.

I have said all along that the people who need help are the homeowners whose home values have fallen in the last few years, but can't afford to wait until the market turns around to move.

Sometimes "life" happens and someone gets transferred, or loses a job, or gets ill, or divorced, or, or, or ... and if we're going to help a segment of the population with their real estate transactions, then move-up or move-down, or just plain move-out buyers are a worthy segment, too.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not so sure about all this bail-out mania from the powers that be, but if it's going to happen anyway, then I agree that first time homebuyers aren't the only deserving homebuyers.

Go ahead and watch the video, it's a pretty cool way to get the information to you. Then afterwards, contact me for more information or to see what homes are still available in Northwest Ohio!

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Real Estate Confidence Index for Toledo Ohio and Nationwide

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:35:29 -0600

(Taken from my recent Point2Technologies newsletter.)

How we calculate the Real Estate Confidence Index ...

Each month, Point2 surveys its members across North America to get a sense for how real estate professionals feel about their current and future market conditions.

Because Point2 Agent includes many thousands of subscribers, from every U.S. state and every Canadian province, the Real Estate Confidence Index survey gathers data from disparate areas and across many different types of markets.

Respondents are asked to rate, on a scale of 1 to 10, how confident they are in their current market, in their market in the next 3-6 months(near term), and in their market in the next 12-18 months(long term). Respondents are also given the option to add comments. Responses are purely subjective.

Once these responses are gathered, a statistical mean on the 1-10 scale is derived, and this becomes the current Real Estate Confidence Index.

Point2 typically receives more than 3,000 respondents in the U.S., covering every U.S. state, Puerto Rico and Guam. While the sample size used to determine the Real Estate Confidence Index tends to be statistically valid, it is important to note that the Real Estate Confidence Index is a purely subjective survey, and is in no way intended to be an accurate reflection of current market conditions. This survey is based on the opinions of real estate professionals across the country.

Feel free to browse my Point2Homes website at www.FindaHomeToledo.com for FREE MLS searches and loads of info.

Click on the box to view specific states. Click on the black arrows for past monthly data.

R.E.C.I

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Inside an Energy Audit

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:47:09 -0600

More and more homeowners are taking potential energy loss in their homes more serious. Not only are they concerned with wasting our planet's resources, but also wasting their own monetary resources.

This video provided by the National Association of Realtors gives an excellent overview of some things homeowners can do to check their home for energy loss. Some are easier than others, but all give insight to potential problems that could drain your pocketbook.

More oftne than not lately when I show homes, my potential buyers asks me, "What are the average utility costs for the property?" The local Toledo OH area utility providers are usually more than happy to give me this information when I call. If you are currently looking for a home, especially an older resale property, please don't hesitate to ask your real estate agent to get these figures for you. They are an important part of your monthly budget and should be considered when making an offer on a prospective home.

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Fall Foliage at Sidecut Metropark in Maumee Ohio

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:59:55 -0600

Sidecut Metropark in Maumee Ohio has had a brilliant show of color this fall in terms of foliage.

Several Sundays ago I was coming back from Bowling Green Ohio after putting new listing signs up and was amazed at all of the photo opportunities.

Literally dozens of cars were pulling over and lining the Maumee River to take photos and truthfully to simply gaze in wonderment at the beauty of it all.

It gave me goosebumps when I saw the look in all of their eyes. As they stared into the sky it reminded me of the scene in Independence Day when Will Smith goes outside on the Fourth of July to get the newspaper and wonders why all of the neighbors are staring up. In that case it was spaceships, though.

Enjoy ...

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Fall Foliage along the river in Maumee Ohio

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:58 -0600

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Helpful Hints Video for De-Cluttering when Your Home is For Sale

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:24:32 -0600

A terrific video for sellers about how to keep your home clutter-free for showings when you have children. Helpful hints and ideas to make your life easier during a sometimes stressful period. It can be very aggravating to not have a showings for weeks, and then the very day the children don't pick up after themselves ... WHAM! a SHOWING!

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USDA Rural Housing Program Eligibility link

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:54:56 -0600

If you click (or cut and paste) the link below and type in the address of the property you are looking up, it will tell you if that property is eligible for the USDA Rural Housing Program. Rumor has it that they (Rural Housing) are currently out of money, but will be funded for 2010 shortly. Perhaps only weeks.

http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/el,igibility/welcomeAction.do

Here is the link that will allow you to put an address in to see if the property is eligible for Rural Housing Financing...it is a great marketing tool!!

This site is used to determine eligibility for certain USDA home loan programs. In order to be eligible for many USDA loans, household income must meet certain guidelines. Also, the home to be purchased must be located in an eligible rural area as defined by USDA.

(For those unfamiliar with this program, it has the capability to give down-payment grants to buyers.)

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Are Over-worked Appraisers hindering legitimate transactions?

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:40:20 -0600

Appraisals have been the bane of my existance recently.

Since as of October 1st (in Ohio at least) appraisors have been required to be certified to perform their duties for FHA transactions, the ones who have remained standing are over-worked to the nth degree. Mistakes are being made that hurt home sellers - and home buyers.

This certification, according to a local Toledo OH appraisor, has eliminated appraisors who have been in business for 10, 15, even 25 years, if they do not possess a two year degree and do not pass a new Appraisal Certification test. Tests are fine and dandy to keep out the riff raff, but when they are designed to have only a 30% passing rate, according to my source, this also eliminates seasoned veterans who simply aren't good at "tests" after all these years.

Considering that FHA guidelines are less stringent than they were years ago, I see no reason to weed out so many in such a short period of time. The appraisors who REALLY need to be gone are the unethical ones who falsify reports - and there is no "test" to check for that (fraud), except periodic spot checks.

Check out the article below ...

According to my Ohio Association of Realtors newsletter:

... the House Committee weighs scrapping HVCC

The appraisal system imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last May is under attack by the House Financial Services Committee and could be on its way out.

The "Home Valuation Code of Conduct" could be terminated by the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency under a bipartisan amendment approved by the House committee.

The amendment would require the new agency's director to replace the code with a set of rules developed through regular administrative procedures and public comment periods used by all federal agencies. The valuation code was the product of a settlement among New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Critics say the code created more problems than it solved and has encouraged lenders to use inexperienced appraisers who don't know the areas where they are doing the work, which is resulting in lowball valuations as well as higher fees.

The legislation under which this code would be scrapped is likely to pass the full House, but may have a tough road in the Senate.

Source: The Washington Post Writers Group

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Pemberville Ohio in NW Ohio home for sale

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:20:16 -0600

Pemberville Ohio in Northwest OH home for sale. Just outside of Pemberville in Wood County Ohio. Excellent Rated Eastwood School District. Many, many updates. One of my favorite laundry rooms of all time! Beautiful granite kitchen. Lovely landscaping. Call Dee today for a private tour 419-260-1435

New Kitchen! Granite Counters! .75 Acres!

Overview
Maps
Photos
Description

$249,000

Single Family Home
For Sale

Main Features

4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Interior: 1930 sqft
Lot: 0.75 acre(s)

Location

2925 Sugar Ridge Rd.
Pemberville, OH 43450

Dee Nofziger

The Danberry Co., Realtors
(419) 794-5960
dee@danberry.com
http://www.ToledoRealEstateResource.com

Our recent listings

Country Serenity!
New Kitchen! Granite Counters! .75 Acres!
Huge Home and Horse Farm For Sale in Oregon, Ohio
Updated Quad Level!
A Must See!

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Home for Sale in Bowling Green Ohio_Northwest OH

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:14:15 -0600

Located just south of Haskins Ohio in Otsego school district, this home is convenient to Haskins, Bowling Green, Waterville, Perrysburg, and of course Toledo Ohio. Country charm close to city amenities and venues. Call Dee today for a personal tour. 419-260-1435

Country Serenity!

Overview
Maps
Photos
Description

$194,900

Single Family Home
For Sale

Main Features

5 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Partial Bathroom
Interior: 1961 sqft
Lot: 1.70 acre(s)

Location

20640 Green Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Dee Nofziger

The Danberry Co., Realtors
(419) 794-5960
dee@danberry.com
http://www.ToledoRealEstateResource.com

Our recent listings

Country Serenity!
New Kitchen! Granite Counters! .75 Acres!
Huge Home and Horse Farm For Sale in Oregon, Ohio
Updated Quad Level!
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OPEN HOUSE today 2-4 PM_Delta OHIO

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:47:05 -0500

Call Me at (419) 866-8666

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514 Maplewood Delta, OH 43515
$119,500

Dee Nofziger 3555 Briarfield Boulevard in Maumee office (419) 866-8666 mobile (419) 260-1435 email dee@danberry.com Contact Me About This Property
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2-STY	1,810 Square Feet
Subdivision: OTHER	Built in 1923
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms	MLS Number:4662071

Description

Exceptionally updated home in the heart of Delta near schools and parks. Updates: roof, furnace, CA, carpet, & kitchen. Walk-in closets in HUGE bdrms. plus walk-in cedar closet. Immaculately cared for. Tiffany glass ceiling fan in dining rm. Nice dry basement. Beautiful front porch and back patio. A Lovely Home.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Dee Nofziger

· (419) 866-8666 • http://www.ToledoRealEstateResource.com

Maplewood at McKinley (google map) (yahoo map)

Location: DELTA, OHIO

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Home for Sale and Open House in Delta Ohio_NW Ohio Real Estate

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:21:55 -0500

Home for sale and Open House in Delta Ohio. Northwest Ohio Real Estate. Exceptional Delta Ohio home.

Sunday, October 18th, 2009 from 2:00-4:00pm.

Remarks

Go to www.514Maplewood.danberry.com for further details or to schedule a showing.

Features Schools

Town:	Delta
BoardID:	NORIS
Lot Size:	51x132
Garage Spaces:	1.0
Year Built:	1923
# Rooms:	7
Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	2 Full
Square Feet:	1,810
Taxes:	$1,296
Type:	Single Family
Exterior:	Stucco
Driveway:	Concrete
Style:	2-STY
Foundation:	Partial Basement
School Dist:	P D YORK
Elementary School:	DELTA
Hight School:	PIKE DELTA YORK

Dimensions Utilities

Living Room:	28x12
Den:	8x13
Kitchen:	11x12
Dining Room:	10x15
Master Bedroom:	18x13
2nd Bedroom:	23x13
3rd Bedroom:	9x10
Heating:	Forced Air
Heating Fuel:	Natural Gas
Cooling:	Central Air
Water Htr:	Gas

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Homes for Heroes Rebates_Toledo Ohio Real Estate

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:18:45 -0500

Ask Dede about Toledo Ohio real estate and the Homes for Heroes rebates for NW Ohio Homebuyers and Home Sellers. Go to www.homesforheroes.com to sign up or call 419-260-1435 for more information. Very few strings attached!

My way to say Thank You! 25% Rebates for Buyers & Sellers!

Please contact me for more information. There really are "no strings attached." (Actually, the only string is that you call ME, as I am the exclusive NW Ohio representative.)

Dee Nofziger, REALTOR/419-2601435 findahometoledo@gmail.com

25% Rebates for Buyers &Sellers!

Real hero testimonials and savings profiles available at www.homesforheroes.com

Ask me about my rebates with
Homes for Heroes ...

•Ø Health Care

•Ø Education

•Ø Police

•Ø Fire Dept.

•Ø Military

Homes for Heroes is a community-minded company dedicated to helping workforce heroes save money on buying or selling their home.

Their mission is to provide extraordinary savings to local heroes who provide extraordinary services to our community every day.

I offer a 25% REBATE at closing,

when you qualify.

I am the ONLY agent in NW Ohio representing Homes for Heroes.

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Charity Auction & Wine Tasting Event_Perrysburg Ohio

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:50:37 -0500

Charity Auction & Wine Tasting Event

Enjoy a fun-filled evening that includes a live auction, a silent auction with nearly 200 items to bid on, a wine tasting event and music. All proceeds benefit the Toledo Children's Hospital Foundation's Danberry Treasure Chest Fund. This event takes place October 15^th.

Last year the Danberry Compsny's charity fundraiser to assistt local families of children with a seriously illness had its most successful year ever, raising over $44,000.

Danberry's event funds the "Danberry Treasure Chest," a special emergency assistance fund adminisyered by Caring Friends of Toledo Children's Hospital. When all other resources have been exhausted, social worker's at the hospital can turn to the Danberry Treasure Chest to help chronically ill children and their families through emergency financial situations.

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Congratulations to Danberry Realtors Briarfield Office_Toledo OH Real Estate

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:14:58 -0500

CONGRATULATIONS DANBERRY REALTORS - BRIARFIELD OFFICE

SEPTEMBER 2009 SALES VOLUME

$14,165,000 - (That's MILLIONs) compared with a September 2008 volume of $7,300,000

113 Listings taken - compared with 55 listings taken in September 2008

You are the BEST!!!

If you want a full service real estate company, please don't hesitate to call
Dee Nofziger of Danberry Realtors. The proof is in the pudding, so to speak, as you can see by our statistics compared with last year. For an in-depth look at how Dee sells real estate, please feel free to go to www.MyMarketingVideo.com. or check out Dee's NEW Danberry website - www.dee.danberry.com.

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NEW Lucas County Arena Open House Oct 3 and 4

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:23:48 -0500

YOU are Invited
to the NEW Lucas County Arena
Open House: October 3 & 4!

The Lucas County Arena will be hosting a public Open House on October 3 & 4 from 12-4 pm. This event is free - no ticket needed to attend. Various special events are planned for the weekend, including live music, contests and more!

Both days:

· Open 12 - 4 p.m.

· Concessions will be available

• Open to the public, no ticket needed

Saturday:

· Fandemonium event

· Live music

· Hockey skill contests (fans eligible to win tickets to upcoming Walleye games!)

· Photo opportunities in Walleye locker room

• Full concession menu

Sunday:

· Walleye Training Camp, 1-4

· Self-guided Arena Tours throughout

• Concessions open

http://www.dee.danberry.com

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Delta Ohio in NW OH - new listing

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:08:47 -0500

Visit www.dee.danberry.com for more information on this terrific Delta area home. Or go to http://514maplewood.danberry.com

Property Information for 514 Maplewood

Save Listing Message from Dee Nofziger Just Listed! Contact Dee today by phone at 419-794-5960 or email at findahometoledo@gmail.com for a private tour. For more real estate information and property videos, please go to the "Findahometoledo" channel on YouTube.com.

Property Features

Single Family Property

Status: Active

Area: DELTA

County: FULTON

Year Built: 1923

3 total bedroom(s)

2 total bath(s)

2 total full bath(s)

7 total rooms

Approximately 1810 sq. ft.

Two story

Style: Traditional

Master bedroom

Living room

Dining room

Kitchen

Den

Basement

Master bedroom is 18 x 13

Living room is 28 x 12

Dining room is 10 x 15

Kitchen is 11 x 12

Den is 8 x 13

1 car garage

Heating features: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Central air conditioning

Exterior construction: Stucco

Roofing: Shingle

Approximate lot is 51x132

Lot features: Regular lot

Corner lot

School District: P D YORK

Elementary School: DELTA

High School: PIKE DELTA YORK

Interior FeaturesBreaker Box, Cable TV, Disposal, Dryer, Home Warranty, Range oven, Refrigerator, Walk-In closet, Washer Exterior FeaturesConcrete driveway, Patio, Gas water heater, Public water, Sanitary sewer

To access this page directly, usehttp://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/514-Maplewood_Delta_OH_43515_1111865393

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Happy Labor Day from Dee Nofziger at Danberry Realtors

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:12:21 -0500

Happy Labor Day from Dee Nofziger at Danberry Realtors in Toledo Ohio. Happy Labor Day from Dee Nofziger at Danberry Realtors!

Hopefully you can take a little time off on Labor Day and enjoy the end of summer, but if you have to work, please know that we all apprciate your hard work. You are one of the many reasons that makes America so great!

If you're thinking about buying a home with your hard-earned money, please give me a call for a FREE Buyer Consultation. 419-260-1435 or findahometoledo@gmail.com.

As an added bonus on Labor Day, I'd like to announce that I am now the exclusive real estate agent for the State of Ohio for Homes for Heroes. What does this mean for you? Well, if you are in the education, military, fire, police, or health professions, I can offer you a 25% rebate through Homes for Heroes. Contact me for further details!

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220 W. William St. in Maumee Ohio - For Sale $101,000

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:22:42 -0500

220 W. William St. in Maumee Ohio - For Sale $101,000

Updated 10/30/09 - this home has SOLD and closed for $97,250.

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Maumee Ohio Home for Sale

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:18:52 -0500

Run, don't walk to this immaculate Olde Maumee home. Possible extra square footage in walk-up dormer that could be finished for more space. New roof in 2004, New kitchen floor in 2006. All appliances stay. Home Warranty included. Terrific location near movies, entertainment, restaurants, and expressways. Back yard is spacious and beautiful. Full basement has endless possibilities. Don't forget about the $8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit that will expire soon. Call today!

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Things have changed - and so has the way we advertise and sell real estate.

Dee Nofziger, Toledo OH Real Estate (Danberry Co., Realtors) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:22:38 -0500

Things have changed - and so has the way we advertise and sell real estate.

Old School of Real Estate:

*Newspaper ads/sign in the yard/MLS /open houses.

*Referrals from friends and family were a large %.

New School of Real Estate, for 85-90% of agents if not more:

*NO newspaper advertising or at least extremely limited - For example, the LA Times Real Estate Section has ceased to exist. (Community papers are a little different, but are still being used somewhat.)

*Sign in the yard/MLS/broker or agent website.

*Still primarily referrals from friends and family.

The New School of Real Estate Agents - maybe 10% of agents (not an official figure, simply a guesstimate on my part) MAYBE, take it even further:

*Sign in the yard - but interlaced with technology-Infoline

*MLS - but made available on many websites, dozens, even scores - not just their broker website

*Open Houses - advertised online in a variety of ways including websites, videos, blogs, and social networking.

Ah, social networking - active rain, twitter, blogger, wordpress, livejournal, multiply, vox, facebook, myspace, facespace, myface, and on and on.

Why do realtors bother with social networking?

Because the consumer demands it. Nearly 90% (I think even more) of buyers start their search online. And over 80% of buyers work with the first agent they talk to. The average age of a homebuyer is getting younger and younger - far younger than the average age of the average real estate agent. 40% of today's homebuyers are under age 35, while only 11% of realtors are under age 34.

So we go where the buyers are - Facebook, wherever. I choose not only to do the social networking to connect with buyers and sellers, but also to do a tremendous amount of blogging.

Why? Google. Blogging gives good Google juice - and Google juice is what leads buyers to the websites they choose to use to search for homes

I had a prospective buyer find me on a website that was really off the wall, and my name was not listed, only a user name - findahometoledo. She wanted to get in touch with me without going through the hassle of the website logins and such, so she Googled "findahometoledo" and voila - found ME!

Which brings me to Google - buyers google everything using keywords. They start out basic, such as "NW Ohio real estate".

When they are getting closer to buying they start using long-tailed keywords - "Golf Course homes for sale in Bowling Green Ohio" for example.

Blogging gives me the capability to use long-tail keywords as my titles, which helps buyers find my properties and ME more easily. Google likes websites that frequently change - and a Blog is simply a website that changes frequently! When buyers -or sellers- Google me, they will find dozens and dozens of pages with not only my social networking profiles, but my blog posts, which often are videos, photos and details of my listings - which is what buyers are looking for.

Also good Google juice is involved with video. Google loves video and photos. But, especially video. I have my own Youtube channel "findahometoledo". I doubt I'd need all the fingers on my left hand to count the number of agents in my area who have their own Youtube channel. Video has dramatically changed how buyers look for homes. Not one photo, they want many photos.

Who ARE these Buyers? There are 3 types of buyers:

*"A" buyer - These are people who have to buy a home NOW. They have either sold their home, transferred into town, or their lease is up. They could be homeless if they don't find something quickly. They are the ones using long tail keywords. They know where they want to live. Exactly what their preferences are. They will most likely be searching for something like Golf Course Homes in Bowling Green Ohio or Stone Ridge Golf Course homes for sale in Bowling Green Ohio.

*"B" buyer - They've done their research, are ready to buy but for some reason can't right now - they have a home to sell first, or a lease to fulfill, or are in the stages of getting pre-approved. They might search for keywords - Bowling Green homes for sale.

*"C" - may buy a home when the right one comes along. Low motivation. Just doing research and seeing what may be out there. They don't necessarily want to talk to a human being. They like their anonymity. They might search with the keyword "real estate", then, gradually move to NW Ohio real estate.

While the internet has fulfilled its obligation to buyers as their information highway, what it can't do is hold their hand during the transaction. Real estate is still a relationship-based business. The internet may start the process rolling and make things easier most of the time, but the bottom line is that consumers still want real people. Real agents. The internet isn't much help when the inspections turn out iffy, and the title work is taking too long, and the lender wants another thousand dollars in closing costs.

But it sure does help save on gasoline.

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Property Features
Single Family Property Status: Active Area: DELTA County: FULTON Year Built: 1923 3 total bedroom(s) 2 total bath(s) 2 total full bath(s) 7 total rooms Approximately 1810 sq. ft. Two story Style: Traditional	Master bedroom Living room Dining room Kitchen Den Basement Master bedroom is 18 x 13 Living room is 28 x 12 Dining room is 10 x 15 Kitchen is 11 x 12 Den is 8 x 13	1 car garage Heating features: Forced Air, Natural Gas Central air conditioning Exterior construction: Stucco Roofing: Shingle Approximate lot is 51x132 Lot features: Regular lot Corner lot School District: P D YORK Elementary School: DELTA High School: PIKE DELTA YORK