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People are always asking me "what's going on in the market?" So I thought that this would be a great opportunity to explain to the average person what we as agents look at and compare in the different local market areas. There is always an interesting story behind the stats too as how … (1 comments)
Heads or Tails?
They say that no coin is so thin that it doesn't have two sides, and home prices are not so different. Many who invested like mad in real estate the last few years felt the giddiness of buying low and selling high. Investors are feeling the pinch now, … (1 comments)
"You can't sell the house if you don't have the listing," says one of my co-workers. True. But how far do we go? There's 2 different ways to "buy" a listing--a seller's price and our price. Either way, neither really works in the end.
Myth: You should always price your home high and negotiate down.
... has the HeritageHandyman.net hopping ladders lately!!!
Perhaps the question I hear most often from buyers right now is - should I buy a home right now or wait for the prices to fall further? The answer to this question is never simple and I believe that most buyers do not fully take everything into account when deciding … (0 comments)
Traditionally most seller believe that their homes sales price versus its list price should differ by about 10%. Consquently, in today's market a home seller should not be using yesterday's market advice. It has been proven that a home that is priced very close to the comparable value will probably fetch … (0 comments)
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I was reading one of Fernando's blogs and it got me thinking. Sometimes we "get it" and we care more than the client about the outcome or their home sale. Here are a couple of "Ah Ha!" moments revealed.
Your home never has a second chance to make a first impression. A buyer's first impression will generally be their most lasting, and you want your home to show off its assets so that you can make a quick sale for as close to full price as possible. Keep things simple, … (0 comments)
I was relocating to Utah and needed an agent to help me find a home and navigate the buying process.
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I have been wondering this question for quite long.
I know there are loads of hot topics in real estate these days for selling homes. Obviously with all the inventory on the market, most agents and sellers do not know what they are doing. Craigslist, professional staging, Search Engine Optimization, web placement, videos, agent bonuses, increased commissions all play a … (70 comments)
Welcome to the sixth monthly edition of the MyPhoenixMLS area-specific market conditions update. Today, I’ll post market conditions reports for the East Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Mesa; in my next post I’ll describe market conditions in the Scottsdale and Phoenix markets.
WOW! WOW! WOW! Totally remodeled 3 BD, 1 BA home in Forest Hills. Refurbished hardwoods throughout! Fabulous kitchen w/ tile floor, new cabinets/countertops, & built-in pantry. Large SEPARATE laundry room. Covered back patio...perfect for entertaining. HUGE fully-fenced backyard w/ mature trees. GREAT curb appeal!!!
For today's posting I would like to bring your attention to an article that was actually published one week ago yesterday (August 26) in the Sarasota Herald Tribune. It was entitled "Home prices are still falling," and of course, appeared on the front page. It was more of what we have … (0 comments)
The current real estate market requires a lot of patience on the seller's side, the agent's side and the buyer's side. The sellers have to present their home in the very best light they can and patiently await the right buyer. The agents have to work twice as hard to sell … (0 comments)
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)
Ok, we know the saying ~~~ LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!! One thing is for sure, you can't change that. So, focus on what you can change. Condition and Price! Today, let's focus on the price.
Home staging is one of the best marketing tools and many consider it their secret weapon against the competition. However, it is not a magic wand and it is not the be all, end all to getting your house sold. 
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Like many people, I love a bargain. Like most men, I also love my Fantasy Football Pool. Now put the two together and you’ll know how I look for late round sleepers. I go to a my Street and Smith's Pre Season Issue … (0 comments)
I'm not sure how this is affecting your business, but it is something i am looking at. With fuel prices shooting from $3 to $4 I am a lot more careful about when I drive to preview or show. I work to control costs, and this is a cost that is … (6 comments)
Q: What exactly will the legislation do?
All things considered, a home inspection is not expensive at all, especially when we consider the alternative. Let's say that instead of hiring a generalist home inspector, one were to hire experts from other industries to inspect the components with which they are expert.
In todays Sun-Sentinel they went on to explain the Days on Market here in Sunny South Florida. Here is how it started:
Driving to work this morning, I suddenly realized that I was about five miles away from completey running out of gas. This doesn't happen all that often. I tend to be pretty careful about checking how much I have left, and I usually don't like going under a quarter of the tank. I pulled into … (9 comments)
There has been some discussion on a forum that I frequest about house prices needing to come down on the Crystal Coast.
One of the most difficult and sensitive things to do during a listing presentation is to get the sellers to see and understand the proposed list price. Try as I might, it's still a careful dance especially when there are other realtors competing for the listing. We've all heard of some … (4 comments)
Some people wrongly believe that there is no binding contract unless a deposit is paid when an offer is made. This is untrue. The three main requirements for a contract are offer, acceptance, and consideration. Consideration is something done or promised to be done by a party in return for something … (0 comments)
Buying an REO home or other real estate in San Jacinto, CA (or elsewhere) can be a daunting experience, at best.
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OK, Here we go again. We should all know the reason for the slowdown in the market by now, the sub prime mortgage market crisis. Let's work together to see if we can work together to do something to correct the market, before we end up like the markets back east. We need … (3 comments)
On my personal blog, I have posted a step by step series on buying foreclosures... click below to be taken to the post that interests you most.... Agents getting into this for the first time should read this, as well... you must be able to warn your clients about what to … (4 comments)
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Here is the Olney Area (Olney, Brookeville, Brinklow, Ashton, and Sandy Spring) supply and demand chart for June 2008. The Red lines are the active homes, blue under contract, and green are sold. The absorption rate is determined by the number of homes on the market and the number of homes selling … (0 comments)
The following is the market report for Clarksville 21029 zip code, Maryland in the last 30 days of activity as of July 9th, 2008
Aubrey Moultry, an Accredited Staging Professional, President of the Orlando's Chapter of International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) and founder of Simply Staging Inc. Orlando's premier home staging company gives you his insights... "Times are getting hard and with more properties coming on to the market than are being sold, … (3 comments)
I have a listing in a neighborhood, $239,900. Average price for the area, a FSBO was on the market and not one agent, neighbor, or person that talked about thought the seller would get his original price of $304K, well he dropped the price as we all have had to do … (4 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)
The following is a summary of the June real estate activity on Fluvanna County, Virginia.
The real estate market in Southeast Florida is picking up. We still are dealing with short sales and foreclosures on a daily basis. But, priced right they are selling. Buyers are feeling more confident in purchasing. Banks are beginning to become easier to deal with and responding quicker to offers. I … (1 comments)
Think Eastern Shore/Mobile AL real estate is all about "location, location, location?" Well, think again! Read my latest blog article to learn why the price of a property can trump all of its other pros and cons, including location.
I have noticed that the MLS gives its users that are listing properties for sale, the ability to "feel out" the price.
Whether you're ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it's smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants … (1 comments)
Driving to work yesterday, I couldn't help but notice $4.87 on one of those gasoline price boards. Why am I surprised? Just the other day, when I filled my gas tank. the total amount came to a whopping $120.00. My head wouldn't stop spinning: If I drive around showing properties 5 … (3 comments)
Okay, to update my post from yesterday. Not the "whole" country. In the 20 cities tracked by Standard & Poor's home price index. In my area, Long Island, in included in this average of 15.3% The issue I have is this, Long Island is lumped in with NYC and some of … (2 comments)
What do you consider when selling a home in Spokane, Wa. or anyplace else ?
Location, Price and Home "Character" (related to Lifestyle)
According to the Columbus Dispatch this past weekend, there are fewer homes on the market than there were this time last year AND the average price has INCREASED $2,285!!! Good to see the Dispatch sharing some positive news (though it was buried in the bottom corner of the page).
Amazing days in Calgary ... I love the light in the sky this time of year. Schools out ... or nearly out ... and Stampede is coming. Oh yea!
Here is a market summary comparing May of '07 to May of '08. The bad news is that median sale price has dropped by an average of 14.3%. On the other hand the numbers of sold units increased by 31.7% (more homes are selling). In fact the areas that have had the largest … (4 comments)
Many things drive markets but other then extreme new events (wars, natural catastrophes etc.), the most dominant is price, time and carry. If prices move up or down it will attract people to the market. If time goes by with little interest, it eventually will attract people to the market. This … (2 comments)
When I came to the Westsound area of Puget Sound six years ago, I had NO trouble adjusting to winters. When I herded onto the ferry on foot at some early hour in the dark and in the rain, I was smiling. Inside I was celebrating because I didn't have to … (0 comments)
In this housing slump, sellers have increasingly been hiring professional stagers to improve the look and feel of their D.C. condo before putting up that "For Sale" sign. Stagers are design professionals who organize, decorate, and clean a property to make it more inviting to house-hunters. Don't confuse Accredited Staging Professionals … (5 comments)