home selling: Spent Saturday Showing Short Sales - 02/11/08 11:50 AM
Saturday was my 15th anniversary of selling real estate, and what a memorable day it was! My new buyer clients and I visited six houses in three adjoining districts in San Jose: south San Jose, Santa Teresa and Blossom Valley. They are looking to buy a single family home for close … (11 comments)
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home selling: Bush’s Economic Stimulus Package: Less Boost, More Bailout? - 02/11/08 09:41 AM
Democrats in the Senate have decided to put their boxing gloves away - for now at least - and pass President Bush's economic stimulus plan. Congress overwhelmingly approved a $168 billion economic stimulus package on Thursday. Once Bush signs the bill, millions of Americans can expect government checks in the mail by … (0 comments)
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home selling: Mr Seller - What Does your Home Smell Like? - 02/10/08 12:30 PM
It seems this is the week of Posts on SMELLS... and not those of sweet, fragrant, freshly-cut flowers - the OTHER SMELLS!!!
Smells are a HUGE turn off to Home Buyers. First Impressions are EVERYTHING in many instances. From curb appeal of a home to how to it is staged, lighting and yes, … (7 comments)
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home selling: The Role of the Agent in the Internet Age - 02/08/08 04:04 PM
When my friend John started looking at buying his first condo last year, he felt like a fish out of water. John is no dummy. He's an intelligent and financially savvy Gen Xer. While he knows how to invest and save his money, he was clueless when it came to the … (2 comments)
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home selling: Get Lost... - 02/08/08 03:28 PM
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home selling: Housing Industry Predictions: The Year of the Rat - 02/08/08 09:21 AM
Yesterday was the kick off of the Lunar New Year - or as most people. commonly call it, Chinese New Year. Call it superstition or just tradition, but my family looks to the zodiac signs to help guide our decisions for the coming year. So if you're wondering if this is … (1 comments)
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home selling: Mortgage Fraud: What Happens in Vegas No Longer Stays in Vegas - 02/07/08 09:25 AM
On my way to work on Tuesday, stuck in heavy traffic along Lake Shore Drive, I was passing the time listening to National Public Radio's Morning Edition. A report on the growing number of mortgage fraud cases in Las Vegas, Nev., quickly caught my attention. NPR reported that the FBI has launched … (1 comments)
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home selling: Atlanta Foreclosures | Atlanta Foreclosed Homes and Properties Atlanta - Buying and Selling Atlanta Foreclosures and Atlanta Distressed Real Estate - 02/07/08 07:25 AM
Buying Atlanta foreclosures (get updated list Here) can be challenging, frustrating and risky, however it can be very profitable. Picking the right real estate professionals can take the guess work out of the process and insure a worry free transaction. Buy your next home or investor's property trough your area specialist Century … (0 comments)
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home selling: FORECLOSURES IN MARIETTA, KENNESAW, ACWORTH AND N FULTON | Foreclosure List | Marietta Foreclosed Homes and Properties - Buying and Selling Foreclosures and Distressed Real Estate - 02/06/08 09:48 AM
There are certain requirements to purchase Foreclosures, REO, HUD and Distressed Real Estate in Georgia. This list will provide you with the basic information to get you started. Please contact a Real Estate Specialist to explain the process in detail for you and familiarize you with the GAR forms.
Currently in Marietta, … (1 comments)
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home selling: Realtor Safety Tips: Opening Your Doors to Strangers - 02/06/08 09:18 AM
Lindsay Buziak, a 24-year-old real estate agent was found dead in a home she was believed to be showing.
When I was a newspaper reporter, I covered some pretty gruesome police investigations. Combing through daily police reports, I would read over hundreds of crimes: sexual assaults, domestic battery, burglaries, and even … (5 comments)
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home selling: Figuring Seller's Net Profit - 02/06/08 07:37 AM
Before putting a home on the market, smart sellers will first figure their net profit. It's not enough to simply subtract the unpaid balance of your mortgage because there are many other fees associated with selling a home. For example, if you are hiring a real estate agent, you will pay … (10 comments)
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home selling: Is your web site putting money in your pocket? Do you want it to? - 02/05/08 05:08 PM
Is your web site generating at least $25,000 in new business each year? If not, read this!
Many Realtors have a web site because everyone else does. They have no clear idea what they want their web site to do for them or how to make their web site put real money … (2 comments)
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home selling: What Are Government Loans? - 02/05/08 03:52 PM
By, Gaurav Bhola, MSM
Government loans are mortgage loans that are insured or guaranteed by the federal government. These loans are designed to aid home buyers who meet mortgage criterion that allow them to get into a home either with a lower down payment , a lower interest rate and/or with … (0 comments)
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home selling: Useful Tips on Buying a Home - 02/05/08 03:25 PM
By, Gaurav Bhola, MSM
Home buying is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. With the proper resources, home buying can be an easier process. Let's learn the basics of home buying in seven easy steps.
Step 1: Identify My Home Needs
List in order of priority the features and … (0 comments)
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home selling: Sell Your Home Fast By Using These Tips - 02/05/08 03:14 PM
By, Gaurav Bhola, MSM
It is time to make a move and you need to sell your home fast. Use the following strategies to sell your home quickly:
Step 1: My Marketing Strategy
When selling your home, how do you want to distinguish your home from the rest of the flock? How serious and … (1 comments)
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home selling: Super Tuesday: Housing Issue at Forefront of Presidential Campaign - 02/05/08 10:24 AM
About a month ago I wrote a blog raising my concerns about the presidential candidates' (both Democrats and Republicans) lackluster address of the housing crisis. I said the failing health of the economy and the housing crisis will be the largest domestic problems facing our next elected president. When the … (0 comments)
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home selling: Cost or Investment? Discover the 1% real estate solution!! - 02/04/08 11:18 PM
The cost of home staging is normally the first question, I or most other stagers receive on a regular basis. In many ways it is a very logical question, on the other hand home owners and Realtors should focus on the BIG Picture. What do I mean by BIG picture? First, since … (4 comments)
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home selling: What's Your Homestrology? - 02/04/08 12:49 PM
I have a confession: I love bathrooms. For some strange reason I get a kick out of visiting bathrooms that are decorated to the nines, with sleek sink designs, luxurious bathtubs and posh marble flooring.
Even as a kid when I visited peoples' homes, I would always sneak away to check … (3 comments)
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home selling: Even Alice in Wonderland had a Business Advisor. - 02/01/08 10:57 AM
In Alice's first encounter with the Cheshire Cat, the cat points out the fundamental flaw in Alice's business plan.
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.Alice: I don't much care where.The Cat: … (2 comments)
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home selling: Real Estate and Texas Hold 'em -- Are you "All-In?" - 01/31/08 11:37 AM
Real Estate and Texas Hold 'em -- Are you "All-In?"
A career in real estate is a lot like playing Texas Hold 'em.
One of the basic rules of the popular card game is "raise or fold." That is, if you believe you hold a winning hand, raise the bet. If you … (1 comments)
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home selling: Writing Effective Home for Sale Advertising: 5 Advertising Tips - 01/31/08 09:38 AM
I noticed an MLS listing this morning that was advertised as a "fixer-upper remodeled home." It just sold at $12,000 below list price. Of course, the listing also stated in agent comments: "Seller is firm on list price." All listed prices are firm unless otherwise directed by the seller. Listing agents … (8 comments)
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home selling: How to Write Sizzling Advertising Words to Sell Your Home - 01/30/08 06:23 PM
There is an art to writing attention grabbing headlines and stimulating ad copy, but I suspect some agents are so busy taking listings these days that few stop to give more than a few moment's thought to their advertising copy. In older neighborhoods, for example, often the type of home is … (5 comments)
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home selling: How To Prepare for an Appraisal - 01/30/08 05:48 PM
How to Prepare for an Appraisal
For homeowners, a real estate appraisal is the linchpin to buying or selling their home. It allows the property transactions to occur among the buyer, seller, real estate agent and mortgage lender.
Before an Appraiser arrives, there are a few things you should know. By law, an … (0 comments)
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home selling: Listings don't always sell overnight. - 01/30/08 02:27 PM
Wow! What an understatement, right? Market time is longer than ever right now and as hard as we might try to get price reductions, sometimes it's just not possible. So we sit with an unsaleable listing and try to forget about it. No advertising. No open houses. Pretty soon, we don't … (7 comments)
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home selling: When Logic Fails, Go to Emotion. - 01/30/08 02:00 PM
"When Logic Fails, Go to Emotion."
We've all heard this advice ... (haven't we?): When logic fails, go to emotion. The premise is good; if what you're doing isn't working, try something else. Simple enough.
But why begin with logic in the first place? To quote a good friend, "Real estate is a … (23 comments)
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home selling: Foreclosure Rates Up 79 Percent - 01/30/08 09:47 AM
My friend's neighbor recently filed for foreclosure on their home. The family had lived in the 3-bedroom townhome for the past two years. They were an older couple, who had a grown son living with them. During the summer they'd sit on their front stoop and would always say "hi" as … (2 comments)
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home selling: How to show your home so it sells - 01/30/08 09:28 AM
Here is an excerpt from the tips I've posted on our website at http://www.pottstownmortgage.com/how-to-show-home-for-sale.htm
Showing your home so it sells:Your home has to sell itself, not you or an agent will have luck selling a too worn house for what it could be worth. Make your house beautiful, fast. A sparkling home … (0 comments)
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home selling: 5 Quick Tips to Sell Homes Fast and For the Most Money... - 01/29/08 05:39 PM
1. Get the benefit of a home inspection and appraisal
2. Get Neighborhood environmental reports
3. A report on Neighborhood assets such as School reports, community features, etc.
4. Cosmetic touches - just minor touch ups and enhancements can make a home stand out in the crowd.
5. Exterior Cosmetic enhancements - Curb appeal is … (0 comments)
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home selling: Which Presidential Candidate will Rescue the Housing Market? - 01/29/08 04:24 PM
With recent polls showing many Americans concerned about the economy and home foreclosures particularly high in Nevada, all three Democratic candidates at Tuesday night's presidential debate in Sin City said they want to provide relief to middle- and working-class families.
Hillary Clinton said she wants a moratorium on foreclosures for … (5 comments)
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home selling: Warning: Rotten Neighbors Next Door - 01/29/08 04:03 PM
A controversial Web site gives new meaning to "Love thy neighbor." We've all lived next to an annoying neighbor, or maybe you are that person. I mean is it really necessary for someone to blast their electric guitar in the middle of the night or leave Halloween decorations up until Thanksgiving. Well … (1 comments)
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home selling: Overpriced Home Ignites Lawsuit Against Agent - 01/29/08 03:59 PM
With the market taking a nosedive, many homeowners who bought during the height of the housing boom are now finding that they owe more on their mortgages than their houses are worth. And many of those deals involved brokers who are now becoming live bait for angry buyers. A recent lawsuit in … (4 comments)
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home selling: Now is the Time to Refinance a Home - 01/29/08 03:55 PM
As fortune cookie-inspired as it may sound, one of my mother's favorite sayings is "good fortune has nothing to do with luck." She believes that the so called "lucky ones" are the kind of people that aren't afraid to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them. And for new home buyers … (4 comments)
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home selling: 21 Questions to Ask an Agent Before You Hire One. - 01/29/08 11:06 AM
If you want to get more listings, build your marketing plan and listing presentation to answer these questions. If you don't, know this: Your competition is.
21 Questions to Ask an Agent Before You Hire One.©Don PhelanCopyright 2003Finding a real estate professional that´s right for you requires asking a few questions. You deserve to know … (6 comments)
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home selling: On Time Management - Wanna' Make More $$ Per Hour? - 01/29/08 10:42 AM
I wrote this several years back, but it applies today as well as it did then.
Do you want to make more money in less time?
Better living through chemistry, that's the answer. More to the point, that chemistry class you slept through in high school or college could help you manage … (4 comments)
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home selling: Didn't the people at Enron go to jail? - 01/28/08 04:41 PM
In case you missed it last evening, CBS News 60 Minutes broadcast an excellent review of the economic impact sub-prime mortgages have had on today's U.S and worldwide economy. If you'd like to watch the video, click on:
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml
and click on "House of Cards" video.
The truth is, lenders contributed enormously to … (5 comments)
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home selling: Marywood Two-Story. Price Cut $10,000! - 01/28/08 12:18 PM
Classic Marywood Two-Story $139,900
231 Plymouth NE
G609461
Between Michigan and Fulton
Welcome to the shaded sidewalks of the Marywood Area of "Near-Northeast" Grand Rapids (Between Fulton & Michigan on Plymouth). 7 minutes to Medical Mile. This classic 2-story is dressed to the nines and ready for you to move in! Hardwood floors and newer carpets, … (0 comments)
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home selling: Please Don't call, write or email me .. an Open appeal - 01/27/08 11:58 AM
Earlier this week I had written a comment on a blog about Internet Lead Generation companies, it was not a favorable comment to the Internet Lead Generation companies. A few days later I received an email thru active rain and it was from Home Gain. The email asked me to consider … (28 comments)
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home selling: I LOVE the smell of FSBOs in the morning - 01/26/08 10:13 AM
I guess maybe I should clarify some points from my last posting here at the blog. The clients I was referring to were under foreclosure we have to get them into a new house while trying to sell their present one and it has been a 6-8 month ordeal where they … (3 comments)
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home selling: I wanna be like the DONALD! - 01/26/08 09:07 AM
so today I have to meet with some clients who have some financial difficulties and NEED to find a rental home as they are losing there's. we found them one it was a house I had listed. The problem is that the current tenant there has had a melt down and … (4 comments)
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home selling: ALL IN A DAYS WORK - 01/25/08 08:42 PM
So I am trying to catch up on my blog entries here. Giving and gettiing advice on being a realtor and trying to bring new associates into our company ans also sell my clients houses for them and list new properties and promote my inventory you get the feeling I started … (0 comments)
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home selling: Mysery Loves Company - 01/25/08 07:42 PM
So today as a side note I finaly received the last of my paperwork back from the State of Nj, now I just need to mail it all in with a check (certified of course) and my office can be opened. Or so you might think it is that easy. I … (4 comments)
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home selling: Not Staging to Sell, Rather, Preparing to Sell. - 01/25/08 12:52 PM
Not Staging to Sell, Rather, Preparing to Sell.
I usually try to write a couple of helpful articles a month, but with a hectic schedule right after the holidays, I am a bit behind. I have been inspired to write about preparing a home to sell, and many home staging professionals may … (17 comments)
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home selling: What are you waiting for? Make the call! - 01/25/08 12:26 PM
Forward this post your buyers and sellers who are sitting on the sidelines waiting for home values to go up!
Tuesday, the Federal Reserve unexpectedly slashed a key interest rate -- the Fed Funds Rate -- by a bold three-fourths of a percentage point on Tuesday, responding to a global plunge … (1 comments)
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home selling: Eight Steps to Powerful Negotiating in a Buyer´s Market - 01/25/08 11:34 AM
Eight Steps to Powerful Negotiating in a Buyer´s Market Here in Grand Rapids, Michigan and elsewhere, the real estate market dynamics have shifted from a seller´s market to a buyer´s market. Buyers have plenty of inventory to choose from and sellers have lots of competition up and down their streets.
Buyers … (2 comments)
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home selling: Myths vs. Facts About Selling Real Estate in a Buyer's Market - 01/25/08 11:24 AM
After 20 years of selling real estate, I have a considerable collection of "Myths vs. Facts." In today's real estate market, it is essential to identify which is which. For any of you who have been in real estate for more than a week, you've probably already encountered most of them. … (2 comments)
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home selling: The Story of "NO! NEXT!!" - 01/23/08 02:13 PM
Any of you who have been in the real estate business for three months or more have probably heard this story but maybe you've forgotten it! For those of you in the business less than 3 months, may I be the first to share it with you? Its lesson is vital … (1 comments)
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home selling: Getting your home sold in a slow market - Be too good to pass up - 01/22/08 04:28 PM
By TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown … (27 comments)
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home selling: In 2008, Brace for Tough Sledding. Work Smart. - 01/22/08 03:46 PM
I shared this with all of you this past fall but a few of my co-workers suggested I re-post it, now that the holidays ar over and we're all getting back to work.
We are, right? Getting back to work? Snow?? Cold? Yeah, so? Did you see the new about intereste … (2 comments)
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home selling: Hot off the AP Newswire -- FED Cuts Rates 3/4 point. - 01/22/08 03:38 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve unexpectedly slashed a key interest rate -- the Fed Funds Rate -- by a bold three-fourths of a percentage point on Tuesday, responding to a global plunge in stock markets that heightened concerns about a recession. The Fed signaled that further rate cuts were likely.
The … (2 comments)
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home selling: OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 (Jan. 27) KENTWOOD 2-STORY - 01/22/08 03:05 PM
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home selling: Home Seller tactics for selling quickly - 01/21/08 11:57 PM
Sellers Tactics: Attracting Buyers in '08
Home selling strategies should always be carefully tailored to meet current market realities. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're planning on selling your home in 2008.
Get a Home Inspection: In a buyer's market, it pays to take a pro-active approach. … (0 comments)
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home selling: Myths vs. Facts About Selling Real Estate in a Buyer's Market - 01/21/08 01:53 PM
After 20 years of selling real estate, I have a considerable collection of "Myths vs. Facts." In today's real estate market, it is essential to identify which is which. For any of you who have been in real estate for more than a week, you've probably already encountered most of them. … (2 comments)
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home selling: Homestaging is more important than ever!! - 01/21/08 01:17 PM
Following is an article I wrote five years ago which was published in the magazine West Michigan Residential Resource. Back then, talk of "homestaging' was just beginning to be heard. Today, it is absolutely essential to marketing homes .
Sell the s i z z l e, not the steak© Don PhelanCopyright … (0 comments)
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home selling: Tests galore - 01/21/08 10:21 AM
So there I was paying desk fees and not producing a whole lot. I had 5 homes listed and a few rentals and 2 commercial properties. Due to my health , I was much too heavy, I just did not have the ability or the energy to do this job right. … (0 comments)
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home selling: Tests galore - 01/21/08 10:21 AM
So there I was paying desk fees and not producing a whole lot. I had 5 homes listed and a few rentals and 2 commercial properties. Due to my health , I was much too heavy, I just did not have the ability or the energy to do this job right. … (0 comments)
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home selling: Uh Oh!, your seller wants to be a landlord now? - 01/19/08 04:31 AM
In this slow market it is more and more evident that sellers are getting frustrated with the longer time frames that it takes for their home to sell. Many are considering renting for a few months. Their thought is usually to recover some cost, stop the bleeding, buy some time or wait until … (9 comments)
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home selling: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids Teams up with MLive! - 01/18/08 02:17 PM
Grand Rapids' largest RE/MAX franchise, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids, Inc., has joined with MLive! to give our clients Maximum Market Exposure. Now, MLive! visitors can get detailed information about our RE/MAX of Grand Rapids listings, including the contact number for the listing agent on every property. Take a test drive of … (0 comments)
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home selling: Sell Your Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate with the Power Marketing Specialist - Part 1 - 01/18/08 06:46 AM
Believe it or not spring is right around the corner. If you are considering putting your home on the market in Wolfeboro, Alton or Gilford, New Hampshire, now is the time to start preparing.
Choosing a REALTOR to list your home with is the most important step in the home selling process. … (2 comments)
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home selling: Realtors..How to Enhance and Set Apart Your Services Using Home Staging - 01/15/08 12:10 PM
1) Add A Home Staging Professional to Your List of Service Providers
Encourage your clients who are selling their home to consider Home Staging as a powerful marketing tool. Home Staging is an excellent way to prepare a home for sale, utilizing your clients existing furniture and accessories, re-arranged, organized, de-cluttered and … (7 comments)
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home selling: Buy now or continue to rent? - 01/15/08 12:08 PM
Dear Powder Springs or Cobb County Home Buyer,
Is this the right time to make a home purchase?
There has been a lot of information in the media lately about how "bad" the real estate market is.
First of all, all real estate is local. For some reason the national media never seems … (3 comments)
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home selling: Before you list your home with anyone, read this! - 01/14/08 07:24 PM
Don't miss your buyer by listing with the wrong real estate agent!
For MAXIMUM MARKETING EXPOSURE today,
your home MUST appear on the busiest, most popular real estate web sites.
Before you list your home with anyone else, keep these FACTS in mind:
1) Nearly 90% of all home buyers start their search on the … (2 comments)
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home selling: When Being A For Sale By Owner Matters - 01/11/08 08:06 AM
Every home that is for sale should be a for sale by owner. All homeowners should take the opportunity to market their home to friends and family, co-workers and social acquaintances. Many homes are sold the old-fashioned way, networking. But the traditional agent system has not promoted this side of networking. … (0 comments)
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home selling: The Neighbors Know Everything - 01/11/08 08:02 AM
Many buyers have a ton of questions before they can be serious about buying a home. Most sellers believe that the buyer's agent who will bring these buyers to their home actually understands the features and benefits of the lifestyle that their home represents. Unfortunately, most of the time the … (0 comments)
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home selling: 2008 off to a great start - 01/10/08 11:23 PM
If the activity I've seen in the first 10 days of 2008 is any indication I think we are off to a strong year. I've had multiple showings on listing that I have, I've gotten several internet leads -- One on New Years Day! I've got several clients tooling around my … (3 comments)
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home selling: Marketing it Right - 01/10/08 12:25 AM
Here is a story about marketing. I've had a listing for about 11 weeks. In our market, as many of yours showing most likely slow down between Thanksgiving and New Years. So for about 1/2 the listing time right? This home was on the market before. During the "HEIGHT" of the … (4 comments)
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home selling: Wyoming Rogers 1 1/12 Story Back On Market - 01/09/08 06:36 PM
613 Cricklewood SW (South on Clyde Park off 28th St. to Cricklewood, East to home) Totally redecorated from top to bottom and inside & out. New carpets, new paint, laminate floors, new vinyl -- even a new work room space. New carpet in family room, laundry room. Den/office with closet on … (0 comments)
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home selling: SA' MOKIN' HOT PRICE in Kentwood!! 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath -- $159,900 - 01/09/08 06:29 PM
JUST LISTED!
2566 Sunny Creek St. SE, Kentwood
$159,900
WOW!! What a find!! A 4-Bedroom, 3 FULL Bath, True Two-Story with a Daylight Lower Level with more than 2300 square feet Total Finished Living Area in Old Farm Estates, all for under $160,000!! Great room has a fireplace, too, and the home has central … (1 comments)
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home selling: KENOWA HILLS/ALPINE ESTATES -- NEW PRICE -- UNDER $135,000 - 01/09/08 06:08 PM
KENOWA HILLS/ALPINE ESTATES -- NEW PRICE -- UNDER $135,000
Great Schools! Great Neighborhood! Now at $134,900! 3-Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2-Stall Garage, Family Room with Fireplace, Central Air. Roof is eight years new. Sharp, sharp! Low-traffic area with lots of mature trees, close to schools, shopping, easy commute to downtown (10 … (0 comments)
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home selling: NEW PRICE IN OTTAWA HILLS! - 01/09/08 06:01 PM
Ottawa Hills/Iroquois Area Classic 2 1/2 Story (edit/delete)
1572 Alexander Street SE (Ottawa Hills/Iroquois Area)
$319,900
Classic elegance is the hallmark of this plantation-style, all-brick two-and-a-half story home. From its white columns in the front that remind you of "Tara" to its soothing colors throughout, this home offers real comfort, southern style. Its … (0 comments)
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home selling: Selling Success with Your Furry Friend! - 01/07/08 08:56 AM
Selling Success with Your Furry Friend(s)
So you have a cat or dog and need to sell your home. Your pet is part of your family, but you still need to make some changes in how you manage your pet during your home sale. Here are some useful tips on … (3 comments)
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home selling: Richmond Virginia Real Estate - Buying and selling property in the Richmond area! - 01/05/08 02:01 PM
In today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Many good homes are sold before they are ever advertised. Beat other homebuyers to the hottest new homes for sale in Richmond with my New Listings Notification. If you own real estate that you're thinking of selling, I would be happy to provide you with … (0 comments)
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home selling: Atlanta Realty Reality | Atlanta Real Estate Is Different From Real Estate TV Shows - 01/04/08 11:00 PM
The hardest words to sell an enthusiastic Atlanta home seller is, "I really dislike being the bearer of bad news, but you are not going to sell your home in it's current condition!" It could be a real downer to the homeowner that has worked feverishly on a variety of projects thinking … (12 comments)
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home selling: Sellers Now is the Time to Prepare for Spring Selling - 01/04/08 11:02 AM
Wow it is January 2008! It seems like 2007 flew by. Here in upstate New York we are in the dead of winter and there is no relief insight until April! I always start to get excited about spring by the end of February but I am always disappointed when March … (2 comments)
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home selling: Selling With Pets at Home - 01/01/08 05:16 PM
I get more spirited letters from readers when I write about selling a home where pets live than almost any other topic. You would think I had threatened to tell every kid under the age of five that there's no such thing as Santa Claus. If you still believe in Santa … (14 comments)
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home selling: Richmond Virginia Real Estate - Sellers market report! - 12/28/07 11:47 PM
Sellers usually receive approximately 97% to 98% of asking price depending on the condition of the home and the costs asked for from the buyer. The amount of time a resale home is on the market depends on the area, the condition of the home, and the asking price. Values under … (0 comments)
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home selling: It's not personal: How to handle low-ball offers - 12/27/07 10:09 AM
December 24, 2007
It’s a day to celebrate in a slower housing market: you get an offer on your home. But then you look at the number and your face turns red – it’s so low, you can’t believe anyone would dare suggest that your precious home is worth so … (1 comments)
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home selling: Smell Helps Sell Homes - 12/23/07 09:59 PM
Smell is a very important factor in selling your home. If it stinks it probably will not sell quickly or for as much profit as you hoped. Here are some suggestions to make your home welcoming and smell wonderful. Bake cookies, but do not burn them!Bake an apple pie.Put vases of … (2 comments)
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home selling: Richmond Virginia Real Estate - If the price of your home is too high! - 12/22/07 02:13 PM
If the price of your home is too high, several things could happen:
Limits buyers . Potential buyers may not view your home, because it would be out of their buying range. Limits showings . Other salespeople may be less reluctant to view your home. Used as leverage . Other realtors … (1 comments)
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home selling: Nassau County Real Estate market not as bad as the country's - 12/21/07 05:53 PM
Despite the national gloom and doom, Nassau County Real Estate is still doing well. This current market adjustment was a much needed one; Did you really think we were going to be able to sustain 10% appreciation rates every year? While it was nice as a homeowner; where would our kids be able to … (0 comments)
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home selling: WHEN BUYING A HOME WOULD YOU RATHER... - 12/20/07 08:43 AM
Would you rather,
1) Work with a Realtor who has sold hundreds of homes (personally) or... is a "team member' with a few sales under their belt?
2) Work with a Realtor who lives in the community they work in or... one who can show you "any home in a hundred mile radius"?
3) … (5 comments)
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home selling: Is it really "so easy" to sell a house? - 12/20/07 01:05 AM
December 17, 2007
I came across an interesting discussion yesterday, in response to an article in the Arizona Daily Star, “Real estate agents strive to cope in slow market.”
One commenter said, “The only advantage an agent adds to the process is the ability to use the Multiple Listing Service. … (0 comments)
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home selling: FTC Administrative Law Judge Acknowledges Disadvantages Of Using a Discount Realtor To Sell Your Home - 12/17/07 05:31 PM
In In The Matter of Realcomp II, Ltd., (Docket no. 9320 12/10/2007) the United States Justice Department brought a Federal Trade Commission complaint against a realtor owned multiple listing service (Realcomp) maintaining that, among other things, Realcomp's on-line search criteria distinguishing between full service listings and limited service listings was an unreasonable restraint of … (4 comments)
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home selling: Free reports for both buyers and sellers - New website targeted for Denton County, Texas - 12/16/07 08:34 PM
I'm proud to announce the creation of a new, absolutely free service targeting Denton County, Texas at http://www.DentonCountyFreeHomeInfo.com/.
Free Reports For Smart Consumers - Home buying and selling reports and articles
This website is designed to inform consumers on how to be a pro in the real estate market and avoid common pitfalls … (0 comments)
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home selling: Richmond Virginia Real Estate - Why Didn't My Home Sell? - 12/15/07 05:51 PM
Wondering why your home didn't sell? Whether you did the "FSBO" thing (For Sale By Owner) or had a full-service REALTOR or anything in between, we may be able to help.Even in a hot sellers market like the Richmond area is in, the fact is some homes don't sell. There are three basic … (0 comments)
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home selling: Misconceptions about Selling Your Home (and Staging) your home - 12/14/07 06:03 PM
Misconception #1 - Giving a credit for a perceived defect or improvement is the same as having it done... "We'll give a credit for the ...stained carpet, paint, landscaping, roof, etc."
As a consumer, when buying a car that needs new tires, do you feel you should pay the same price as … (23 comments)
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home selling: What's It Gonna Cost to Sell My Home in Grand Rapids, Mi? - 12/14/07 12:28 PM
Glad you asked! This is a Valid Question. Sometimes, the real estate process can feel as though the Costs are not readily discernible or understandable. Because a real estate transaction coordinates the services of different specialities such as title work, required inspections, real estate services and state and local sales tax, … (26 comments)
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home selling: Why the Agent on the Billboard Probably Won’t Sell Your Home - 12/13/07 08:09 PM
We’ve all seen those ads by real estate agents in magazines, on TV, and on the radio promising they can sell your home quickly and for top dollar. These agents spend tons of money to run those advertisements and are actively scouring the streets for people who need to sell … (0 comments)
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home selling: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. - 12/12/07 02:05 PM
On September 21, 1897, it was buried on the editorial page, under articles about politics, railroads and a new bicycle design. A letter was sent to the editor of the New York Sun newspaper from an 8-year-old named Virginia O'Hanlon, the only child of a New York City Coroner's Assistant, questioning … (3 comments)
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home selling: My Open Letter to Home Sellers - 12/12/07 12:41 PM
I have to get something off of my chest- it is something that sellers are doing every day that is sabotaging their chances at selling their home for the best value. I believe the hardest thing for sellers to do is to look at their house objectively. Don't get me wrong- … (5 comments)
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home selling: Did you know (a little Christmas Trivia) - 12/11/07 01:47 PM
Did you know that Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which, today, we refer to as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," was the author of a Hebrew dictionary and for more than 20 years, would not acknowledge he was the author of the famous Christmas poem? … (2 comments)
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home selling: Marketing Your Home Over the Holidays - 12/10/07 07:38 PM
It's hard to imagine selling a home at Christmas time; especially with all the parties, shopping, and family obligations, who has the time for open houses? Some realtors are of the belief that it makes more sense to temporarily take your house off the market until the New Year, but there … (0 comments)
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home selling: Why Use a Real Estate Agent?! - 12/10/07 01:08 PM
Have you been looking to purchase a home and thought to yourself, "I'll find a home on my own and save the real estate commission"? Chances are, you won't save any money at all. The seller very rarely prices the home at less than market value to sell by owner, they … (0 comments)
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home selling: Classic Ottawa Hills/Iroquois Three-Story -- New Price! - 12/07/07 01:27 PM
1572 Alexander Street SE (Ottawa Hills/Iroquois Area)
$319,900
Classic elegance is the hallmark of this plantation-style, all-brick two-and-a-half story home. From its white columns in the front that remind you of "Tara" to its soothing colors throughout, this home offers real comfort, southern style. Its kitchen is open and inviting, ready for a … (1 comments)
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home selling: A Christmas Visit from Mary & Penny, Tooth Fairies - 12/07/07 11:31 AM
As some of you know, as my daughters were growing up, I wrote them poems from their own, individual tooth fairies. While many people have suggested I get them published, I've never found a publisher who shared their enthusiasm. Nevertheless, I have received many requests for the one I wrote one … (5 comments)
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home selling: The Story of the Frog and the Scorpion - 12/02/07 12:36 PM
Once upon a time there lived a frog. He was a happy little frog, for the most part. One day, soon after a downpour, he hopped his way to the river. The river was swollen from the rain and its current raced over rocks and trees. Just as he was about … (6 comments)
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home selling: Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales (Part 2) - 11/27/07 10:24 PM
* This blog post is Part 2 of : Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales. Refer to links below for other blog posts in this series about Effectively Marketing Your Real Estate Skills to Provide Value and Optimize Your Income.
There are many challenges associated with determining the viability of taking a … (16 comments)
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home selling: Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales - 11/27/07 10:22 PM
Earlier this month, an insightful discussion occurred within the comments of a blog post entitled "A Sure Fire Method to Rapidly Increase Your Income." The post opened with this statement about the reality which many in the real estate community are facing as we enter into the holiday season...
"As the holiday … (6 comments)
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home selling: Insanity: Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Expecting Different Results - Part 1 - 11/27/07 09:32 PM
Albert Einstein was ahead of his time, he said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Albert died in 1955 and in my book, this quote is brilliant and describes perfectly the glut of listings sitting on the market right now in 2007! A true visionary that Einstein. … (24 comments)
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home selling: Appeal to your buyers emotions. - 11/27/07 05:02 PM
Most of us have an emotional attachment to our home, and while this is a good thing, it is best if we can be detached from it when it comes to the sale of our house. Emotional attachment can lead to lost equity.
There are many areas where our emotions … (0 comments)
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home selling: And now, another word from my sponsors ... - 11/27/07 12:37 PM
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