real estate sellers: Real Estate Consumers Have Changed in a Positive Way - 06/30/08 12:16 PM
As the real estate market has changed from the insanely hot market of a few years ago; I have seen a big change in the consumers and their habits.
When the market was hot, homes would sell in a matter of days with multiple offers. If a home owner priced their … (26 comments)
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real estate sellers: So, how's the real estate market?" - 06/17/08 11:34 AM
I’m around people in social situations all the time – I have been to my fair share of baseball games, football equipment pickup, coffee houses and graduation parties lately. Inevitably, the subject of work crops up and the first thing people ask after I tell them I’m in real estate is, … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: You Could Make a Reality Show from Some Real Estate Transactions - 06/05/08 11:29 AM
Actually a reality show may not be the best choice maybe, something like a Jerry Springer ShowTM would be a better fit for a few.
JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY - JERRY
Let … (73 comments)
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real estate sellers: BEWARE!!!! - 05/08/08 02:36 PM
Hi All-
Many of you know that I work to write very positive messages and by doing so, help our industry to move froward in professionalism and ability. I just had, what I can only think is a scam targeting experienced Realtors, tried on me. Gayle got an email talking about referrals … (25 comments)
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real estate sellers: New Websites Launched for Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 04/14/08 02:46 PM
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real estate sellers: Spring in Simi Valley - 03/26/08 06:31 PM
Well, it is spring in Simi Valley. The trees are in full bloom (here come the allergies), skies are blue, it's the ideal tempurature and daylight savings time means kids outside playing longer, evening bike rides and dog walks.
Along with spring comes the time to spruce up your house. After a … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: St. Louis Real Estate - Mortgage News - Bond Rally - 02/28/08 04:33 PM
Fed Chair Comments start slight bond rally! by Chris Scheer, Branch Manager, Cornerstone Mortgage, O'Fallon, MO
In Ben Bernanke's testimony yesterday before Congress he painted a grim picture on the current economy and has given every inclination that the Fed is poised to deal with the recession fully knowing that all that they … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: When real estate sizzles it sells - 01/28/08 04:13 PM
"The initial listing price isn't that important because the price can always be adjusted down later".Many homeowners believe this... It is a myth! It's Not True! If most buyers first viewed your house because of a newspaper ad, a magazine, the Web sites, brochures, or the sign in your front yard, the initial … (5 comments)
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real estate sellers: When Will You Be Ready to Market My Home? - 01/26/08 10:35 PM
During my last few listing appointments I have gotten this same question almost verbatim: “When will YOU be ready to market my property?” My response was the same, “When will you be completely ready to have me come take photos of your home?”
After I have walked through a … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Fighting Clutter - 01/18/08 06:04 PM
I find it's a daily battle to keep the clutter at bay. Between mail, magazines, catalogs, pens, books, the list goes on and on. Even with a home office, somehow miscellaneous STUFF keeps finding its way onto my kitchen counters, living room tables, basically anywhere but where it's supposed to be!!! So what … (8 comments)
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real estate sellers: Get creative and burn the box - 01/14/08 04:45 PM
How can you buckle down and get creative in this tough real estate market? I saw a great post on AR a few weeks ago about CraigsList ads and writing copy that makes people think about the way they can own the house, rather than how they are stealing it.
What … (5 comments)
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real estate sellers: St. Louis Real Estate - Mortgage News - Economic Data - 01/14/08 01:05 PM
How will the economic reporting this week affect the St. Louis Housing Market?If you haven't already subscribed to our RSS feed, do so now, and be sure to follow Chris Scheer all this week as he examines the effects of the reports and weights in on Countrywide Mortgage.
"This will be a very busy … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Seller’s Responsibility Prior to Closing - Condition of Real Estate - 12/27/07 10:42 AM
Nobody likes to go to work the day after a holiday; however, I had a closing this morning. We did our final walk thru of the property on the 23rd of December. I always bring my camera to these final real estate inspections – just in case.
Our Mulitple-Board Residential Real … (8 comments)
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real estate sellers: Selling Your Woodland Hills Ca. Home: How to compete againt Short Sale, Foclosures Sellers - 12/19/07 02:22 PM
The rise in recent foreclosures, nationwide and in California, has created a large group of home sellers in Woodland Hills that are desperate. These desperate Sellers offer a unique and serious impact on the Woodland Hills Ca., Real Estate Market and can be difficult to compete against.
Who Are Desperate Sellers?
These homeowners … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Not All Sellers Are Motivated - 12/19/07 12:33 AM
Earlier today I presented an offer for one of my buyers on a condo just outside of our planned community.
After pulling the comparable sales in that complex and a couple of neighboring properties of the same construction we determined the asking price was higher than what it should appraise for. My … (35 comments)
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real estate sellers: Practicing or Performing Real Estate - 12/17/07 04:21 PM
I just read a blog post by Scott Daniels titled: You have to have the right tools in order to practice Real Estate.
He shared a story about a real estate agent who was trying to practice real estate without the proper tools. Besides noting how poorly their clients were probably … (32 comments)
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real estate sellers: Should I remodel my home before I sell? - 12/11/07 10:34 AM
I often get this question from neighbors or potential clients as I walk around their homes. My answer is always, it depends. It depends on the condition of the original room, the amount of money they want to spend and the condition of other homes in the area. Remodeling Magazine … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: You May Need a New Real Estate Agent if… - 12/06/07 02:16 PM
I decided to lighten it up a little today. Here is a short list of things to watch out for when working with a real estate agent.
If your agent has any or all of these attributes you may need a new real estate agent:
Drives a YugoHas a beeper instead … (31 comments)
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real estate sellers: Why Use A Professional REALTOR® - 11/19/07 01:21 AM
In a time where television shows and get rich quick seminars teach people how to buy and sell homes on their own, I get asked this question from time to time.
Why don't we look at what a REALTOR® does and then we can ask that question again.
For Buyers
The process of buying … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Radon Gas – What You Need to Know When Buying a Home - 11/08/07 10:26 AM
As of January 1, 2008 sellers will be required to provide the buyer with a pamphlet entitled “Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions” and “Illinois Disclosure of Information of Radon Hazards.”
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that occurs naturally. The problem arises when radon gas gets trapped … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: King For a Day Series – Real Estate Clients - 10/31/07 02:32 AM
After a comment from Jayne Dodgson on my previous post King For a Day Series - Real Estate Agents I realized I left off an important group in the series.
If I were King For a Day what rules would I make for real estate clients to improve the process of … (14 comments)
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real estate sellers: Are You A Real Estate Professional? Learn To Speak The Language! - 10/18/07 12:00 PM
I have learned through the years, words matter. Your tone, the way you present words and the words you choose will and can make the difference in your real estate buyers and sellers minds.
Often times these words play a key role in getting a customer where you want them. That … (59 comments)
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real estate sellers: Lessons in Homeownership - Part II - 09/27/07 06:25 AM
Well, the storm passed through Wheaton, the tree was removed from roof and the claims adjuster came out - all good things. He assessed our damage, left and wrote a report; the check came in the mail. Seemed easy enough. We got three quotes for the work and the roofer were here … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: St. Louis Real Estate - St. Louis Mortgage News (Part Two) - 09/18/07 03:57 PM
If your Buying or Selling St. Louis Real Estate you better pay close attention to this advice!
Federal Reserve Throws A Punch At Housing Slump by Chris Scheer, Branch Manager, Cornerstone Mortgage, O'Fallon, Missouri
Well when Federal Reserve Chief Bernake took his first swing it was a big one. As previously written a … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Why Every Man Should Own a Power Washer - 09/17/07 10:52 AM
At the creaky old age of 41, I used a power-washer for the first time today. All men should have one. If that sounds about right to you, then skip the rest of my commentary, and go to the hardware store and pick you up one. They'd also make the ideal … (5 comments)
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real estate sellers: Wheaton Illinois June Market Report - 08/05/07 04:29 PM
Good news for Wheaton home sales. The month of June brought about a $22,000 average sale price increase over June 2006. The average Sale Price to List Price ratio has also gone back up to 97% (from 96% in the month of May 2007).
June 2007 saw 57 homes close. That is … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: How can we improve the Real Estate Agent Image? - 07/25/07 12:29 PM
It was in the news again today. The Real Estate market is going down, down, down. The turn around won't be until 2009. Ok we get it!! The market isn't what it used to be, so what can we do as Realtors to improve? I believe people have come to view … (2 comments)
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real estate sellers: Smart buyers are buying and they're spending more money... - 07/10/07 09:53 PM
Let me be clear. I've looked at the data for single family homes sold in Naples, FL month-by-month, for the past twelve months and the dollar amount that homes are selling for, on average, are going up. Here's the summary:
$821,965 was the average selling price for a home in July of … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: The Bigger Picture - Illinois Market Report - 06/27/07 09:07 PM
As we all know, there life outside of DuPage County. The Illinois Association of REALTORS released a state of the State report on homes sales in Illinois. Home sales were up 10.9% in May 2007 (14,349 homes sold) compared to the previous month of April (12,932 homes sold). Illinois defines homes … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: The Real Estate Market...one guy's view - 06/27/07 04:10 PM
What exactly do we mean when we talk about the real estate market? And, how do buyers and sellers make sense of all this?
Like everything else it depends on your perspective, how you define "the market", and your expectations. There are, of course, many factors that come into play when one … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Another Great Day in Real Estate - 06/04/07 04:29 PM
Today, I helped another first time home buyer! It is moments like these that I remember why I decided to become a real estate professional. Even in this wacky market seller's can sell at their best price and buyers and get what they want without feeling like they have paid too … (13 comments)
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real estate sellers: St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch - May 4th, 2007 - 05/08/07 09:50 PM
St. Louis Real Estate Market Watch - May 4th, 2007
Successfully Pricing Homes in a Shifting St. Louis Real Estate Market
The Anatomy of the St. Louis Real Estate Market
The The St. Louis Home for Sale Team provides a weekly St. Louis County Market Report to review, question, comment on and plug into your home buying … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Silly Sellers - 05/01/07 08:38 AM
I met with a couple last night that has been calling and asking questions about listing their house in Goodyear, AZ. They're in one of my farm areas and seem to be loyal to me.
They bought the house new in 1998 for $87k, recently refinanced and took out most of the … (5 comments)
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real estate sellers: Spring Renovations Might Require Permits - 03/23/07 10:54 PM
Spring is the perfect time to plan for home improvement projects. While you are interviewing contractors, ordering the dumpster and calling J.U.L.I.E. don't forget to stop by Wheaton's City Hall at 303 W. Wesley Street to file your building permit.
You can obtain the permit application online and then submit it … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Evergreen Condos Market Report - 03/09/07 02:53 PM
2006 Sales of Evergreen Condos There were 8 condominium sales on Cedar Street last year. They were all 2 bedroom, 1 bath units. The high sale was $129,500 and the low was $118,000 with an average market time of 63 days.
Crrent homes on the Market in the entire Evergreen … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: It’s a Magic Number… - 01/22/07 02:54 PM
While out on tour with a buyer client inevitability they will turn to me and say, “So what do you think the seller will take for this house? Can I get a good deal on it?” My answer is always the same, “It depends…”
And that’s the truth. It does depend … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Hiring a Mover – Questions to Ask - 01/18/07 09:19 PM
Moving to a new home, but don’t want to handle the job of packing or transporting your belongings yourself? Then consider hiring a professional mover. Using the services of a professional can allow you to use your time and energy concentrating on other aspects of your move.
Once you have narrowed … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Can You Afford That House? - 01/13/07 03:08 PM
According to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), depending on the current debt ratio, most people can typically afford to pay 29 percent of their gross monthly income for mortgage payments. For example, if you earn $50,000 annually, then your monthly income is $4,167. Twenty-nine percent of that is $1,208.
Although this … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: "Selling" Real Estate - 01/11/07 09:49 PM
I had a good friend come over to pick up some local real estate information for her parents. After a few minutes talking at the door about kids, school, what's for dinner - really anything but real estate, my friend said, "I tried to get my mom to come in with … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Love thy Neighbor...What's up with the Flipper Shows? - 01/07/07 09:44 PM
I love watching real estate shows on television. You never know what you are going to learn; both good and bad. So far, this is what I have learned from some flip remodel programs:
Buying a home in distressed condition and fixing it up using material comparable to the neighborhood will make … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandatory for 2007 - 01/04/07 09:07 PM
A new Illinois law mandates that Carbon Monoxide Detectors be installed in all residences as of January 1, 2007. Between 200 - 300 people die in the United States each year due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The Carbon Monoxide Alarm must be placed within 15 feet of every bedroom.
This new … (4 comments)
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real estate sellers: The FlyLady Moving Tips - 01/02/07 11:42 PM
One of my favorite websites is Flylady.net. She is a true inspiration. I don't know if it is because she helps bring order to my hectic and unpredictable life or if it's the wonderful tips I can pass along to my clients and friends. I guess it's a combination of both. … (4 comments)
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real estate sellers: Wheaton, Illinois - A Wonderful Place to Live - 01/02/07 05:11 PM
Wheaton - Population: 55,000+
Wheaton, with its strong reputation as a family-oriented community, has recently gained even more notoriety as it has been chosen as one of "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family," in a book by Lee and Saralee Rosenberg. Wheaton has also been named "the healthiest of Chicago's largest … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Identity Theft Protection - Freeze Credit Report - 12/31/06 10:37 PM
According to a January 2006 Javelin Strategy and Research report there were over 8.9 million adult identity theft victims in 2006. The total amount of fraud was a whopping $56.6 billion dollars. The average victim lost $6383.
Ten states have made great efforts to protect the identity theft victims and potential … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: An Irresistible Home Starts at the Curb - 12/29/06 04:30 PM
The old saying about making a good first impression couldn't be truer than when you are selling your home. That first impression has to create interest from the moment a buyer drives up to your home. Curb appeal is that subjective, intangible quality that entices buyers to think emotionally rather than … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Six Questions Buyers Should Ask Before Making An Offer - 12/28/06 07:20 PM
When you are buying a home, there are many problems that the seller is obligated to disclose. For example, in most states, it is illegal to withhold information about major physical defects on the property, but, these disclosures don't always paint the entire picture of the home. Here are six questions … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Tips for Selecting a Real Estate Professional - 12/28/06 07:04 PM
Technology has changed the way consumers do business. The real estate industry is no exception. In fact, 77 percent of homebuyers use the Internet during their property search. (The 2005 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers) However, most agree that when it comes to buying or selling a … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: The ABC's of Closing Costs - 12/27/06 05:51 PM
You've found your dream home, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you're eager to move into your new home. But before you get the key, there's one more step--the closing.
Also called the settlement, the closing is the process of passing ownership of property from seller … (0 comments)
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real estate sellers: Defining Your Ideal Home - 12/26/06 05:49 PM
The property you buy will be much more than a house; it will be your home. The following questions can help you describe the things that are most important to you in your ideal home and neighborhood.
1. How far along are you in the homefinding process (just thinking about the possibility … (1 comments)
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real estate sellers: Buy or Sell First? - 12/26/06 05:44 PM
Should you buy or sell first? There are many schools of thought on this subject. Ultimately, it depends on you and your situation. For instance, can you afford to pay two mortgages in the event your previous home does not sell by the time you move? Would you consider a bridge … (2 comments)
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real estate sellers: Don't Make the Mistake of Overpricing Your Home - 12/26/06 05:39 PM
Pricing matters. When you decide to sell your home, one of the most important decisions real estate seller's make is your initial listing price. Of course, you want to get as much for your home as buyers may be willing to pay. However, when determining the price, don't make the mistake … (0 comments)
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