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With a national financial crisis and the tales of woe and doom in the housing market many wonder how are they are ever going to get through this time if selling a property at this most uncertain time of our nation's economy? 
Listing homes is an art when it's done well. It can also be disastrous when key components are ignored. Some of the masters of the business recommend a certain amount of research and interaction before taking on any listing. What are the things we need to consider before forging ahead and … (3 comments)
I think this question is the hardest question for most first time home buyers to answer.
Today I went on the Broker's Tour in Silicon Valley's west valley areas of Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Cambrian Park (part of San Jose), and Campbell. There's always a variety of homes available - big and small, elegant to simple. Most are well staged and prepared. But each week, I … (5 comments)
Location, Location, Location, Price and Condition. Remember 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Change what you can! We know we can't change our location, we talked about price yesterday, so what about condition? Do you have 3 out of 3??? Or do you just think you have?
There are numerous reasons a house doesn't sale. Most issues all fall into subcategories under the three main categories of (1) Location (2) Condition (3) Price. (1) You can't change your location unless it is a mobile home. (2) You can improve the condition. You report that it is immaculate (or … (0 comments)
The office I am affiliated with does not do the office tour of new listings. That has been just fine with me because I am busy enough that I usually feel as if I have seen most of the inventory anyway. However, we all know that is not true. There are … (12 comments)
I have been doing a series of blogs about preparing your home for sale. I thought it might be helpful to put all of the links in one place.
Bank Owned Homes.Foreclosures. Corporate owned.
The increase in "McMansions" is hurting the new home market because many people can't afford to buy them. In 2008, new homes were 25 percent higher in cost than existing homes, and the gap is widening. Existing homes are selling better than new homes because they are less expensive existing sellers … (3 comments)
What do you consider when selling a home in Spokane, Wa. or anyplace else ?
While at times it seems most listings on the market right now are foreclosures, there are many sellers who need to and can sell their house in this market. I heard a statistic the other day, though I have not verified it, that one in every 38 listings in Prince William … (1 comments)
Hey are you ready to make an offer? When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, you already know the seller's asking price. But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?
First things first. What do you want and need?
Price, Location and Condition
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No doubt the current market conditions have changed in nearly every real estate market across the country. In Hemet, CA, we have seen dramatic transformations over a year earlier, which is why it is so important to properly understand the value of a home in today’s market – whether you are … (3 comments)
Ten percent to savings, ten percent to the church, and the rest should cover your budget. My mama taught me alot --but she never taught me about real estate.
This past Thursday, the Gold Nugget Museum, some local volunteers, and Mendon's Nursery made some great headway in restoring one of Paradise's most well known historical attributes; the apple. By planting 12 different varieties of apples, they took the first step towards developing a community apple orchard on the Gold Nugget … (0 comments)
Well in this market pricing is everything. If one thing can overcome a challenge it's pricing. If your home isn't in the best condition price can correct it. Don't think because you have the same square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms that your home will sell for the same price. You have … (6 comments)
The old adage in Real Estate used to be “location, location, location.” Like everything else, things change. Generally speaking, it’s currently a buyer’s market. OK, so you’re thinking, “well, duh.” Just keep in mind, this too shall pass. What happens once we dig our way out from the “foreclosure crisis”? … (1 comments)
I do a bit of REO work, and I have seen quite a few homes recently that have been foreclosed on. I generally feel, as do most people, a true sense of sadness when I think of a family losing their home. In my view, these are real people, with real … (13 comments)
Folks: As we all endeavor to work by referral, I wanted to offer a referral that - on the face of it - seems to be quite interesting. There is a company called Value Builders http://www.valbuilders.com/ that has an very interesting business model. They go into a property that … (1 comments)
What you Make It (part 2)
There are many real estate agents in the business, but if you are a home seller, how would you know who to choose to list your home? Most agents know that listings sell because of 3 things, PRICE, CONDITION, and LOCATION! And I know that some agents just plain can't compete … (18 comments)
Regardless of the market, here are six strategies to help get your home sold. We are currently in a strong buyer's market, which means that there is more inventory than available buyers. In SE and Central Michigan, this has been caused partly by the decrease of employment in the auto manufacturing … (1 comments)
We've all heard a lot about the current real estate market and truthfully it isn't pleasant. However, people still need to sell their houses in this market. So, what does it take? 
Attract Buyers With A Home That Has Eye AppealBy Brian Kelly
Pricing a house is one of the most important parts of the marketing process. You want to get as much for the property as you can, but if you set the price too high, you can turn away qualified buyers. Your real estate agent can tell you the selling price of … (0 comments)
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Who really knows if the media is responsible for the housing woes. I do recall a hoax pulled on radio listeners involving a Mars invasion by Orson Wells though. It is still talked about this day; it had everyone in a frenzy and preparing for worlds end. Does that sound familiar … (2 comments)
Naming a new business is crtical to it's success!! Knowing this, I would like to tell you a story that may give you something to think about if you are opening a new business; it certainly gave me something to think about for many years and now it comes up again:
Every month there are reported sales of 1000 houses sold through MLS in the Orlando, Kissimmee & St. Cloud areas. With over 25,000 homes listed one might ask what makes one house sell faster than another. Or for those sellers who are more astute, how do I get to become one … (3 comments)
The house in these photos was a very nice house, but my seller needed to get top dollar because he had to move before he had much equity. I had to pull out a grand slam. The interior of the home was awesome, but the exterior needed a face lift. He … (9 comments)
First Impression: 
The Agreement gives the Buyers the right to an additional inspection prior to closing given sufficient notice. Now, here's the twist. The Buyers inform me that the true purpose of their visit to the property is to place a religous artifact in the home and pray. I am assured it won't … (6 comments)
I recently became aware of Trulia -- a real estate website geared mostly to consumers -- and was amazed at some of the postings by my fellow real estate professionals.
I usually don't repost what KW sends us in our E-mail, but I thought this was a great Story! I looked but could not find the video for the today show. 
I just returned from Mega Agent Camp, a conference of top agents from Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas and while they are working harder this year than last year to turn a deal, they are moving forward with their businesses by working with motivated sellers and buyers.
I was jogged to check out Zillow once again by a news release that they had received a $30 million dollar packet in a business proposal. For curiosity, I went there once again and typed in my own address to see what would come up as value and comparables. The value … (4 comments)
During the home search, buyers go on the lookout for the "perfect home". Outside of the general factors of price, location and condition of the home, there are many other factors that should also be taken into consideration. These should not be overlooked when purchasing a home and should you choose to ignore them, understand that they are … (0 comments)
In A buyers market, there are two key ingredients to getting your property to move. The first is proper pricing, which I discuss in a different blog entry. The second is proper condition.
Atlanta Expired Listings | Sometimes
Atlanta Homes Just Don’t Sell!
There are currently 453 single family homes for sale in Easley, South Carolina. Since January 1,2007 243 homes have sold, with 102 currently under contract.Price range of homes currently active:Less than $100,000 - 61 homes$100,001 - $200,000 - 187 homes$200,001 - $300,000 - 103 homes$300,001 - $400,000 - 65 homes$400,001 and … (0 comments)
There are three factors that play a role in the selling of your home - location, price and condition. Take a look at each.(1) Is your home located in an area close to major road for commute and maybe traffic noise or is it situated in a rural setting of peace … (0 comments)
This Ormond By-the-Sea home is in move in condition, and priced to sell! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Florida room, new well pump, sod, and furniture make this something you can't pass up. Only $148,000 Call Donna Dosch 386-235-3385 or visit www.DonnaDosch.com for more information.
Things that affect a home's value in a competitive market:
What influence do Realtors have on the price of my home? The answer is very little. Below you will find listed the major items that influence your home sale and who controls the item: 
How long does it take to sell a home? There is no easy answer. Recognizing the key factors influencing the market can give you significant control over the time it takes to sell your home. The proper balance of these factors will expedite your sale.
Strategic Pricing 
Every Realtor knows that property condition and "showing well" are of primary importance in getting an offer on a house. But we've all had this experience: Just after you've explained that the kitchen needs new counter tops, the cracked tile in the bathroom needs to be replaced, the yard needs landscaping, … (2 comments)
A few days ago, I posted a blog dicussing some of the questions to consider before bidding or requesting a commercial real estate inspection. The first question was: Why is the inspection needed? The bottom line is that a commercial building inspection gives the client an overall understanding of the general … (3 comments)
There is a simple reason greed. People are trying to get more for a home then it is worth. If you have two cars for sale which would you buy. The cheaper one, the one in better condition, or the best price one in the best condition?
Here is what one of my mentors told be on the subject: