If you are currently in the market for a home anywhere in the St Charles County or St Louis Metro areas, you will find my website an excellent resource. The site is continually updated with new and valuable information to aid in your decision making process.

The search feature allows you to filter thousands of listings based on attributes that you select. You can simply search for houses in a certain area and price range, or you can look for houses that fit your specific style. If you know you want a brick house with gas heat and a garage, you can get the results you're looking for. Most real estate websites don't offer that degree of choice.

By signing up with the Property Research Center, which is free, you have access to features that will help you find and organize the listings that best fit your needs:

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I always strive to make the home-buying process as smooth as possible. With the Property Research Center you have the tools at your fingertips that can get you started in the right direction. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, I would love to be of assistance.

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Some would say that it would be a waste of time to have an open house in December. There are others who think it is a great time. Any buyers looking at homes for sale this time of year must be serious and may be even in a hurry to move.

Statistcs show that less than two percent of homes for sale are sold as a result of an open house. What if the one buyer you are looking for just happens to be in that two percent?  And what if they found out about the house for sale from an open house arrow? If you didn't have an open house, that buyer might not find you.

Even though over 80% of today's home buyers (according to NAR study) find homes for sale on the internet, plenty still drive around in the neighborhoods where they want to live.

Many sellers take their listings off the market during the winter months. You may have better luck selling November through January for this very reason. There is less inventory, less to choose from. A buyer who has to move during this time of year will not only choose a home quickly, but they will most likely close fast.

So, should you have an open house this time of year? I would say, only have an open house if you want to do everything possible to get the house sold as fast as you can. If you are in no hurry, and you are not worried about catching every opportunity to interest every possible interested buyer, then don't worry about having an open house.   

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Steve Brightwell | Prudential Select Properties | stevebrightwell@psphomes.com | 636-795-4956 1253 Stephenridge Dr, St Charles, MO Splendid St Charles home full of charming features and sought-after amenities! 3BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $205,000 Year Built 1986 Sq Footage 1,540 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .024 acres HOA/Maint $23 per month DESCRIPTION Location, Comfort and Amenities; Priced Right! Beautiful wood foyer, warm inviting great room, cathedral ceiling. Floor to ceiling brick raised hearth, w/b fireplace, new (08) American Standard energy saving 2 stage furnace and new (08) 14 Seer A/C with media air filter, programmable thermostat and attic fan. Spacious eat in kitchen with ceramic tile, pantry,flat top stove,tile backsplash. Private level fenced back yard with in ground sprinklers backs to open ground. Main floor laundry, oversized 2 car garage. Master suite w/walkin closet, master bath, double vanity. All roomy bedrooms have lighted fans. Additional sleeping area with attached full bath in lower level and Huge 40 x 15 rec/media area wired for surround sound, built in wall unit. Subdivision club house, pool, hot tub, lake and walking trail. Minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, 40,364, and 70. Location + Comfort + Amenities + Value Equals your new home! Make an appointment to see this fantastic home today. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Tile floor Bonus/Rec room Dining room Dishwasher Stove/Oven Attic Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES Clubhouse Swimming pool(s) Tennis court(s) Lake ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Steve Brightwell Prudential Select Properties stevebrightwell@psphomes.com 636-795-4956 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 31, 2008, 6:18pm PDT