What was discussed on last week's blog:

Las Vegas Townhomes: Villas at Solera - Retirement single story town home community located in Henderson,

Nevada Housing News - The latest programs to lower your payments, refinance, and avoid foreclosure.

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Las Vegas Relocation - more Las Vegas real estate information.

 

 

What was discussed on last week's blog:

Las Vegas Condos: Aspen Peak - a slideshow featuring this condo complex in Henderson. Located right across the street from a great park!

Las Vegas New Homes- Builder incentives and deals.

Beauty in The Lakes - corner lot, cul de sac lot. Over 2000 sq. ft. in The Lakes.

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Cindy Abel Broker, Southern Nevada Realty, LLC

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Las Vegas Homes - get information on Vegas communities and neighborhoods.

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Las Vegas Relocation - more Las Vegas real estate information.

 

 

What was discussed on last week's blog:

Las Vegas Housing Stats - August 2008 sales stats

Real Estate News Around the Web - some stories that caught my eye.

Las Vegas Condos: Bella Vista - a slideshow featuring this condo complex located in Las Vegas. This condo is located across the street from The District and Green Valley Ranch Station.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy Abel Broker, Southern Nevada Realty, LLC

Visit our Las Vegas real estate blog for the latest information.

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Las Vegas Homes - get information on Vegas communities and neighborhoods.

Las Vegas MLS search - search the Las Vegas MLS 24/7

Las Vegas Relocation - more Las Vegas real estate information.

 

The Lakes! Corner lot on a cul de sac street. MOVE IN READY. This home has been painted, professionally cleaned, and is immaculate. Four good sized bedrooms. Formal living room, family room, dining room, and laundry room. All appliances stay with the property. Pool sized backyard with two great trees. THIS IS A BEAUTY AND PRICED TO SELL.

MORE INFORMATION (INCLUDING SLIDE SHOWS AND VIDEOS) is at my Las Vegas Homes web site: click here.

 

 

 

 

 

What was discussed on last week's blog:

Mt. Charleston / Kyle Canyon - Cool temps when our weather gets too much for you.

Las Vegas Schools- an easy tool for selecting the best schools in town.

Las Vegas Condos: Bella Vita - a slideshow featuring this condo complex located in Las Vegas.
This one is guard gated and minutes from The Strip.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy Abel
Broker, Southern Nevada Realty, LLC

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Las Vegas Homes - get information on Vegas communities and neighborhoods.

Las Vegas MLS search - search the Las Vegas MLS 24/7

Las Vegas Relocation - more Las Vegas real estate information.

 

 

What was discussed on last week's blog:

Seller Downpayment Assistance Ends Soon - well, maybe. We are watching this one.

Las Vegas New Homes- the latest builder incentives and deals.

Las Vegas Condos: Horizons at Seven Hills - a slideshow featuring this condo complex located in Henderson, Nevada. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy Abel

Broker, Southern Nevada Realty, LLC

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Las Vegas Homes - get information on Vegas communities and neighborhoods.

Las Vegas MLS search - search the Las Vegas MLS 24/7

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Pool area at Rancho Viejo, Las Vegas

What was discussed on last week's blog:

Your Offer is Accepted - another part of our Buyer's Series that takes you from offer to close.

Hiring a Las Vegas Contractor - information on where to check up on your handyman.

Las Vegas Condos: Rancho Viejo - a slideshow featuring this condo complex located in the West part of town.  The picture above is of the pool area.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy Abel Broker, Southern Nevada Realty, LLC

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Las Vegas Homes - get information on Vegas communities and neighborhoods.

Las Vegas MLS search - search the Las Vegas MLS 24/7

Las Vegas Relocation - more Las Vegas real estate information.

 

Rancho Viejo is a Las Vegas condo complex located on Flamingo Rd., about 10 mins. from The Strip.  This gated community features ..... click here to read more (will take you to my main blog).

 

I wanted to share this great post. It was written by Sue Botelho, with Northstar Mortgage Group in Destin, Florida.

Via Sue Botelho-Mortgage Pro Destin/Ft WaltonBch:

This is an article that I wrote for our local newspaper:

Most people go to work each day and get paid for the time that they are there. How would you feel if your employer had you show up Monday through Wednesday and didn't pay you? I'm sure it wouldn't be appreciated by any means and most of us can't even imagine that happening.

In case you didn't realize it, Realtors are only paid if the property they listed or sold closes. They are solely paid via commissions generated at the closing of a sale. They may spend time showing properties to many different clients but until a property closes, they are not paid whatsoever.

In the current housing environment, I have been hearing a lot of stories where people are looking at houses with Realtors for 3 or 4 days, sometimes even more. Some of them go to contract, some don't. Certainly, it's not expected that they all will go to contract but there is an expectation the people having a Realtor show them properties are seriously considering buying a property at some point. The stories we are hearing is that there are clients that spend this time looking at properties with a Realtor and then never having any communication with the Realtor again - they avoid the Realtors calls, they don't call them back, and they just drop off the face of the Earth! So on top of having spent days showing clients homes, they are spending even more time trying to get in touch with their clients. I have even heard of people looking at houses just to see how other people decorate so they can get design ideas for their own homes.

While Realtors know that time spent showing property is not always going to result in a sale, the expectation that someone is not just wasting their time is always there. In addition to the time spent actually driving around and showing properties (how much does gas cost these days?), the Realtors are searching for properties that meet the needs and desires of their clients on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), calling the sellers to make appointments to see the properties, and working up costs for the clients so that all of the data required for their clients to make an informed decision is available when they actually get to the property. There is a lot more involved with being a Realtor than just having a client sign a contract!

If you are working with a Realtor and you decide not to buy at the current time, don't be afraid to let your Realtor know. Your Realtor will be greatly appreciative and certainly understand that circumstances and needs change. If you are just interested in getting decorating ideas, there are plenty of open houses and the Homebuilders have the annual Parade of Homes that will give you access to a score of homes to offer you tips on decorating.

If you are truly serious about purchasing a home, obtaining a mortgage preapproval is an excellent idea. When negotiating your contract, a preapproval goes a long way to help your seller with their decision making and shows them and the Realtor that you are a serious buyer.

Like you and I, Realtors work to support their families and any consideration you can give them is greatly appreciated. Remember the Golden Rule: Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You!

 

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Cindy Abel, Broker/Owner

Las Vegas, NV

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