Shielamarie Suttle ASP, REALTOR® - Mesa Real Estate, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Chandler

Make Sure Your House Sells!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:48:44 -0500

The housing inventory has dipped in Phoenix by 2.6%. That's good news! This is a great sign that things are looking up in our neck of the woods. It means less inventory for buyers to choose from & less competition for sellers. Less competition gives a better chance to actually sell!

There are 3 major components to consider when selling your home: Price, Appearance & Location. The very first thing buyers will look at is the price. You should price your home according to the comparables in your neighborhood. For a quicker sale, price it below the comps! 5% below is a good place to start.

Appearance is how well your property shows. Remember, once you list the house on the market, it is no longer your home. It is now a product that should be displayed accordingly. That means all personal photos should be taken down & the property should be de-cluttered. Having a garage sale or renting a storage unit are great ways to do so. Neutral paint colors on the wall also appeal to buyers. Think taupes & light browns. It helps to have an outside opinion of what needs to be done (ie: a RE Agent or an ASP). Both are professionals and know what needs to be done in order to make the house presentable.

Even with the decline in our housing inventory, there is still a lot of competition. Make sure your property stands out by pricing it well & making it shine!

- Shielamarie Suttle

For more advice & information, visit my website at www.ShielaSuttle.com!

Just Listed!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:19:18 -0500

914 E Harmony Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204 - $249,000

MLS: 3015268

This house is move-in ready! Jump into the newly replastered diving pool as soon as you step foot into your new home. Completely renovated kitchen boasts new cabinets, new counters, & stainless steel appliances. Washer & Dryer is also included. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features neutral paint throughout, ceiling fans, 2-car garage with cabinets, extra storage room, french doors in Master, tile floors throughout, sunken living room, water softener, satellite dish, RV Gate, storage shed, & large ramada in the back. No disappointments! Bring us those offers today!!!

For more information on this property & many more, visit www.ShielaSuttle.com!

JUST LISTED!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:17:11 -0500

377 S Prospectors Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85219

$649,000 - 3 Bedrooms + Den / 2.5 Baths

MLS: 3006800

Gorgeous custom home on a fully landscaped 1-Acre lot. Located at the base of the Superstition Mountains, this home boasts incredible mountain views & stunning city lights. Many features include 10' ceilings, fireplace, hydraulic toilets, solar hot water heater, multi-pane windows, pine doors & more. The kitchen features hickory cabinets, breakfast bar & stainless steel appliances. Retreat into the Master suite, complete with wood floors, coffered ceilings, huge walk-in closet & a private escape to an amazing oasis out back. Pebbletec salt water pool with waterfall, vegetable garden, citrus trees & spiral staircase leading to the upper deck with amazing panoramic views!

For more information on this listing and many more, please visit www.ShielaSuttle.com

JUST LISTED!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:15:04 -0500

377 S Prospectors Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85219

$649,000 - 3 Bedrooms + Den / 2.5 Baths

MLS: 3006800

For more information on this listing and many more, please visit www.ShielaSuttle.com

Just Listed!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:57:19 -0500

7931 E Jan Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209 - $130,000 - Manufactured

Pride of Ownership! This home has been well taken care of. Vaulted ceilings, upgraded fixtures, dual pane windows, oak cabinets, inside laundry, split master floorplan. Master bath features a separate tub & shower with double sinks and walk-in closet in master bedroom. All rooms have ceiling fans to keep you extra cool. Covered patio is screened in. There are also 2 storage sheds in the back which gives you plenty of storage. Refrigerator stays! Call today to make an appointment to view this wonderful home.

Visit my website for more details on this new listing! www.ShielaSuttle.com

Got my ASP!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:03:27 -0500

Got it done! I finished my ASP designation course today. It was a good time for sure. Met some awesome new people in my class and learned more than I thought I would. It gives you a more in depth look at what it takes to make the house presentable.

For those of you who are unaware of what an ASP is, it's an Accredited Staging Professional. Say hello to Arizona's newest ASP RE Agent! Accredited ASP Stagers and ASP Real Estate Agents are true Professionals trained under strict guidelines using proven Staging techniques developed for over 30 years. When you bring your home on the market and prepare your house for sale always hire an ASP because they are the true leaders in the Home Staging and Real Estate Industries.

Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Homes that are Staged with an ASP Professional Home Stager sell faster and for more money! This is because Staging sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This will then lead to your home selling for the highest possible price in today's market. Remember, "The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your house are two different things."

So when you are ready to list your home, please give me a call so that we can start the process of getting your house Sold!

For more information on Home Staging, visit StagedHomes.com & don't forget to check out my website a www.ShielaSuttle.com. Happy Staging!

~Shiela Suttle

FDIC orders Mesa bank to clean up its act

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:07:14 -0500

Towne Bank of Arizona has been ordered to clean up its act and refrain from unsound banking practices by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

The regulatory agency on Tuesday released a 10-page statement drafted in late March that, among other things, requires Towne to retain qualified management, revise its lending policies, reduce its real-estate-loan concentration, keep brokered deposits below a stated level and take other steps designed to improve its asset quality, capital adequacy, earnings and more.

Towne was the one of eight banks - and the only Arizona institution - ordered by the FDIC to cease and desist from pursuing certain practices.

Patrick F. Patrick, Towne's president and chief executive officer, said the bank has addressed most of the issues outlined in the order.

"We've taken the steps to make it right," said Patrick, who assumed his positions in February.

"There's no question of the bank's ability to operate," Patrick said, stressing that the bank has ample capital.

Cease-and-desist orders are "designed to get a bank's attention to take corrective actions" and avoid more serious problems in the future, said David Barr, an FDIC spokesman.

Towne, a locally owned institution, operates one branch, at 3156 E. Baseline Road in Mesa. It was listed as the 35th largest bank in Arizona, with $155 million, or 0.2 percent of statewide deposits, as of the FDIC's most recent ranking on June 30.

Towne has been stung by the real-estate slump and economic slowdown. Holding company Towne Bancorp earned just $7,000, or zero cents per share, on revenue or net interest income of $1.64 million during the first quarter of 2008, although that marked improvement from a loss of $872,000, or 50 cents a share, on interest income of $1.88 million during the fourth quarter of 2007.

source: The Arizona Republic

I Can Feel The Change

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:47:53 -0500

Do you hear the buzz? Can you feel the change in the air? .... I can!

I'm talking about changes in the current real estate market. It feels like it's finally starting to shift gears! My phone rings on a daily basis from buyers asking about new listed properties. Buyers are definitely out there. They realize there are so many good deals and good rates to take advantage of. If you're going to act, now's the time to do it!

Queen Creek is an example I have used many times. I've made people aware on numerous occasions that Q.C. has around 2,200 Active listings, not even including new builds. But even here, there is a rumble going on. If a home is priced tremendously well, it has a deal on the table within a few days. If this is happening in Queen Creek, it gives us hope for a better market in the coming months. Hold on. Be strong. We may be leveled by next year. In all reality, next year really isn't that far away. You and I both know how fast time passes us by.

As a seller, price your home aggressively and make it presentable, and the buyers will come. They're out there. Now is not the time to be greedy with so much inventory & competition.
For the buyers: Now is definitely the time to consider that new home! With aggressive prices and low mortgage rates, there area good deals to be made. If you're waiting until next year to purchase, please keep in mind that rates may go back up making your loan even higher than you anticipated. Not to mention you may be missing out on a super great bank owned deal today.

So the next time you ask me what I think about the future market, I'll tell you ... "Things are lookin up, babe!"

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Just Listed!

Shielamarie Suttle REALTOR® ASP CNE (Help-U-Sell Superstition Gateway) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:04:54 -0500

918 E Whitten St in Chandler - $205,000

Beautiful single level home in Chandler. This 3
bedroom home is move in ready! Vaulted ceilings,
plants shelves, ceiling fans throughout, wood blinds, &
extended back patio. The bright eat-in kitchen features
an island, walk-in pantry & track lighting. Spacious
Master is complete with walk in closet & double sinks
in the master bath. Don't miss out on this great deal!

You can find more details and pictures at www.ShielaSuttle.com