sellers: 80% of Buyers Search online-How do your photos stack up? - 02/11/08 02:55 PM
LIEBMAN: Very critical, 80 percent of buyers right now start their search on the Web. So, when they go and look at your home on the Web, they're seeing lots of other houses out there your pictures better look really pretty and your price better look really competitive or you know
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sellers: Buyers want homes that are move in ready - 02/11/08 02:21 PM
I find that most buyers today are looking for a home that they can move in without having to lift a finger to make any improvements. TV has brought us the designer dream homes, designing on a dime and trading houses. It’s a whole new world full of ideas for today’s
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sellers: The Three Legged Stool and Real Estate - 02/11/08 01:16 PM
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sellers: Price Well and Sell Continued - 02/11/08 12:12 PM
I recently wrote a blog about the importance of pricing well, Price Well and Sell. This is somewhat a continuation of that blog. I have recently been on several listing presentations where I had done my due diligence, prepared a comparative market analysis and given my professional opinion on where to set
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sellers: 120 Frederick Street, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567 - 02/11/08 11:58 AM
Have I got a house for you? In Northern Westchester County, from the Croton-Harmon train station a 55 minute commute down the Hudson River to New York City. Fabulous almost new construction. Sweet! All for $449,500. This house is waiting for you. MLS #2735547. Listed by RE/MAX Prime Properties. What are you
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sellers: The Buyers are coming, The Buyers are coming! - 02/11/08 09:30 AM
Just like Paul Revere shouted “the British are coming”, so are the Buyers in full force. I don’t think it is just me, but I have had so many buyers lately that I am having a tough time keeping up with them, let alone keeping them straight. This weekend alone,
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sellers: Sherman, CT - January, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 02/10/08 04:38 PM
Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary, 2008 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 2 home sales closed in Sherman, CT.List Prices were $479,000 and $479,900.Closed Sales Prices were $440,000 and $465,000. One home was on the market for only 75 days, while the other was on the market for only 94 days. This compares with 5 closed sales in January,
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sellers: New Fairfield, CT - January, 2008 Real Estate Market Report - 02/10/08 04:31 PM
New Fairfield, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary, 2008 Closed home sales in New Fairfield, Connecticut: There were 9 home sales closed in New Fairfield, CT.List Prices ranged from $129,900 - $1,395,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $135,000 - $1,200,000. The average closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield was $503,944.The median closed real estate sales price for
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sellers: PODCAST: Market Heads Up - Feb 2008 - 02/10/08 02:29 PM
In this weeks podcast, we take a look forward to the next 30 days by looking back at last months numbers. We will do a quick overview of Santa Clara County and then a closer look at the communities of Los Gatos and Morgan Hill. We will then
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sellers: How Much House Can You Afford? - 02/10/08 10:38 AM
Buying a home can be a complicated process, especially if this is your first home. One of the most confusing and important aspects is the costs of buying a new home. How do you determine what you can afford? If you're working with a REALTOR®, he or she can guide you through
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sellers: "Just what does a Home Inspector do?" - 02/10/08 10:20 AM
John M. Acaron, CHI, CMI www.HOMEINSPECTORUSA.biz Office: (850-814-3889) Think of a professional home inspector as a detective searching throughout the house for clues that lead to a conclusion of the home's overall condition. A certified home inspector performs a very important service. He inspects an existing home using professional standards and equipment as a
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sellers: The Time to Buy is NOW!!! - 02/10/08 09:43 AM
30 year Interest rates at 5.47% Unbelievable Inventory. Lowest Prices in Years. COULD BE THE BEST TIME TO INVEST?????
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sellers: If You List It They Will Come-Pricing Your Home To Sell - 02/10/08 07:59 AM
Buyers in the Northern Virginia market are looking for a good deal. They won't buy a house that is overpriced no matter how you try to entice them. Forget the free lease on a Mercedes or cruise to the Bahamas those aren't going to bring any offers to the table. Price
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sellers: Some tips to have sellers agree to price it right at the beginning. - 02/09/08 05:57 PM
Sellers want to price their home based on prices two years ago. It is our job to be honest and tell them what is happening in the market. 1. When the seller first calls and talks about listing, I ask if they have any idea what it is worth. Sometimes they say
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sellers: The friend, the shark, and the last resort: The Adventures of Jack and Jill Part III - 02/09/08 05:23 PM
If you haven't read the saga of my buyers, read Part I and Part II The last resort: While they gathered their wits about what to do next, they stuck a FSBO sign in the front yard. Starting to see the changes occurring in the marketplace, they decided they needed to cut the
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sellers: Carlsbad Real Estate - OPEN HOUSE at 3002 B La Costa Avenue - 02/09/08 04:31 PM
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sellers: How to Get Your Asking Price in a Buyer's Market - 02/09/08 03:12 PM
In a buyers' market it can often be tricky to get even close to your asking price. There are, however, a few things you can do to help get a little closer, or even actually get your asking price. A recent Realty Times article discussed some of the following tips that
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sellers: Home Warranty for Sellers between Feb 14th and March 14th - 02/09/08 11:01 AM
We have found that many sellers either do not have the available funds or do not have the motivation to make repairs to their house while it is on the market. This is not a good feeling for the seller and can also become a negotiating point for buyers. As a Valentine
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sellers: San Marcos Real Estate - FIRST Public Open house at 1262 Farmington Place - 02/09/08 10:14 AM
FIRST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 1262 Farmington Place San Marcos Sunday February 10 from 2:00 until 5:00 pm Attractive 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a cul-de-sac in a tree-lined neighborhood near open space Offered at $465,000 A wonderful opportunity ~ Move right in JEFF DOWLER - RE/MAX Associates (760) 840-1360 Direct for questions
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sellers: Putting your income tax money to good use.. - 02/09/08 06:21 AM
Now that the stimulus package has been approved and awaiting the presidents signature,FHA reform is right around the corner.With limits due to increase as part of the reform,I find this time in homebuying will be very exciting.Many homes that were above the FHA mortgage ceiling will now qualify,giving todays buyer a multitude
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sellers: Pearland Cycling Club-Texas - 02/09/08 12:54 AM
The Pearland Cycling Club is a non-profit organization located near FM518 & Hwy. 288. New and experienced cyclist are invited to join the Club,which meets every Saturday and Sunday morning for bicycle rides from 30 to 60 miles over Brazoria County, and with pace groups from 14 to 21 mph. They also
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sellers: Great Neck Terrace - 11 Terrace Circle, 1G Price Improvement! - 02/08/08 03:53 PM
This fantastic 1 bedroom apartment located at 11 Terrace Circle, 1G Great Neck, NY 11021 just substantially improved the asking price to $210,000. This apartment is now priced to sell! We've built the negotiating into the asking price. This apartment is located in the inner circle of Great Neck Terrace. This
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sellers: Make Your Listing Feel –- and Look, Smell, Taste, Sound –- Like Home | Using the Five Senses to Help Sell Your Home - 02/08/08 03:05 PM
It's important in any market - but especially a Buyer's Market - to make your house look its best when it's on the market. But how can you go the extra mile to really make your home stand out from others in the neighborhood and local area?Does your house feel like
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sellers: Should I Buy A Home Now? - 02/08/08 01:10 PM
Over the past 30 years, the median price of existing homes has increased an average of more than 6 percent every year, and home values nearly double every 10 years, according to historical data from NAR's existing-home sales series. A Federal Reserve study has shown that the average homeowner's net worth
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sellers: The friend, the shark, and the last resort: The Adventures of Jack and Jill Part II - 02/08/08 12:31 PM
This is the second segment of the saga of my buyer clients. For background please read Part I, click here. The shark: Jack and Jill had now been separated for 3 months. Jack living here in Salem and his wife and child back in California. We were now at the end of
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sellers: Is this a market bottom? - 02/08/08 10:09 AM
Starting to see more activity in the lower end of the markets I work. I am findng the investors are stepping in. I dont know if that means we are at the bottom, but I know that means smart people are finding value for longer term holds! Hey think about this,
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sellers: Carlsbad Home Owners - Get Organized for Your Relocation: The Move Itself - 02/08/08 09:33 AM
Most folks can probably use a bit of organizing in their lives, and getting rid of some of that clutter. This is probably truer than ever if you are going to be relocating from your Carlsbad home, or moving here.
Preparing Your Home to Sell Preparing your Carlsbad home to
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sellers: Staging not a "Last Resort" - 02/08/08 09:27 AM
I did a listing presentation last month for a couple that had called me after hearing of my sucess in staging & selling homes quickly. Their home had been on the market in 2007 for about 7 months at a pretty reasonable price with no serious interest. When I met with them, it became
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sellers: Simply Staging Solutions offers Homeowners Hope For Selling in Whatcom County - 02/07/08 09:28 PM
The competition to sell your home in Whatcom County is building. A month ago only 2-5 new listings were appearing everyday. The last week the numbers have been shocking, 20-30 new listings every single day!! In order to make your house stand out above all the others is to have it professionally
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sellers: How Many Times Have You Heard.... - 02/07/08 05:31 PM
Just wondering how many times have you heard... "I want a house in a good neighborhood, at a good price...""I'm looking for a deal...""Yeah, but last year my neighbor got...""I know, but if they really want to sell they'll sell it to me (XXXX dollars below market)...""I'm only qualified for ____ but
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sellers: The friend, the shark, and the last resort: The Adventures of Jack and Jill Part I - 02/07/08 04:30 PM
"You're going to blog about me aren't you." stated my client, Jill. "Yep! I've got a years worth of blogs in just working with you two. I'm down to about $1.50 per hour, so I have to get something out of the deal," I replied. "Are we your worst buyers ever?" she asked. Let me back up...Two
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sellers: If You List It They Will Come-Getting Your Home Ready - 02/07/08 04:29 PM
At least that was the depth of the advice that most agents needed to give their sellers a few years ago. However in today's market if you interview an agent and this is the best they can do then you need to show them the door.In the current market in Northern
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sellers: Free Home Staging Event February 16th, 2PM- Denton Public Library, South Branch - 02/07/08 12:54 PM
Mark you Calendars North Texas Home Sellers! Staging Your Home for Sale - Presented by Professional Home Stager, Karen Otto Favorites Login or register for a free Pegasus News user account in order to add this to your favorites. (As a bonus, you'll also unlock cool features like The Daily You, custom local
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sellers: Home and Garden Show 2/21-2/24 - 02/07/08 12:08 PM
All home owners out there may be interested in this upcoming event. It is the Capital Home & Garden Show and will be held February 21-24 at the dulles expo center. See below for more details. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. Donny Samson www.dmsamson.com
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sellers: Open House SAT 2/09/08 AUSTIN TEXAS IN SHADY HOLLOW - 02/07/08 11:56 AM
Shady Hollow is a little tucked away part of South Austin Texas, its known for large lots and an abundance of huge spreading oak trees.. If you haven't ever visited Shady Hollow you owe it to yourself to take a short drive out there and see a really splendid neighborhood. It's
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sellers: Welcome to Kingwood TX Real Estate | Kingwood TX Homes for Sale | Kingwood TX Realtor | Houston TX Listings - 02/07/08 10:20 AM
Welcome to Kingwood TX real estate. Kingwood TX is a master planned community, develoved by Friendswood Development, on over 14,000 acres located northeast of downtown Houston along Hwy. 59 N. Kingwood TX homes for sale range from the low 100's to the millions. If you are interested in calling Kingwood TX home click
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sellers: Counter Offers- Often Mis-Understood - 02/06/08 09:56 PM
In my day to day real estate practice, I prefer to work with sellers. It seems to me that sellers have a better sense of what they want (motivation) and what they need (net proceeds). A buyer tends to be more flighty and even though we are in a great buyers
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sellers: Sellers - Avoid Disappointment - 02/06/08 08:38 PM
Often times a home seller is disappointed by the first offer they receive. For example, when your agent calls to say that she has an offer on your home, your adrenaline might start flowing profusely. You get really excited, but your happy bubble bursts when you are presented with the contract. It's just not
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sellers: Finding the right floor plan - 02/06/08 08:35 PM
Finding the right home can be challenging, even if you've been through the home buying process before. When looking at new homes, it's important to remember that a good floor plan in a home makes life more enjoyable and adds value to the home. Some things to look for are: A well
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sellers: Prosper Texas - 02/06/08 08:29 PM
Prosper is soon to be one of the fastest growing towns in North Texas. Prosper sits just north of Frisco and McKinney on the other side of 380. Lots are larger and the community is smaller! Dion Sanders put Prosper on the map, several years ago. Jerry Jones owns a large chunk of
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sellers: Listing your property... - 02/06/08 06:39 PM
.....in Metro Vancouver & BC.The Listing Presentation:Without any obligation to hiring a Realtor, you can ask a REALTOR® to come to your house to give a "listing presentation." The REALTOR® will present his or her qualifications, explain how they will market your home, and most importantly provide you with a comparative
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sellers: HOUSING PRICE INDEX 2007 - 02/06/08 06:02 PM
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sellers: Avoid the 5 deadly sins during your listing presentation........ - 02/06/08 04:04 PM
Keep in mind that every listing presentation is just like a job interview. You are applying with the sellers for the opportunity to sell their home. And you need to convince them that you are the best real estate professional for the job. I do agree we are also interviewing the
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sellers: Park City Year-end Sales Statistics - 02/06/08 03:43 PM
Park City Year End Stats The Park City real estate market is compiling its year end data. Spin is surely soon to follow.
The two graphs here can tell different stories. There are more available Park City real estate listings on the market currently, and this number has been on
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sellers: HAVE YOU VISITED THE ArtsPark LATELY? IT WILL SURPISE YOU! - 02/06/08 03:27 PM
Have you visited the ArtsPark lately? If not, I guarantee you’ll be surprised. And pleasantly so! I’ve worked in downtown Hollywood for over 10 years and I’ve seen a lot of changes here, one of the biggest being the new Arts Park. The park that used to be rather desolate has finally come
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sellers: Seller's Beware of Greedy Real Estate Agents! - 02/06/08 03:22 PM
Sellers Beware of Real Estate Agents that offer you incredible deals, like they will by your home from you if it doesn't sell within a specified amount of time. Yes, they will buy it, but at what terms. Think about it, all Real Estate agent are selling homes for a living
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sellers: 4.675% interest on NEW HOMES in Frisco and Little Elm - 02/06/08 03:06 PM
A builder in Frisco and Little Elm is offering huge discounts on the interest rates (if you use their lender, of course) on some of their standing inventory homes! Last week the rate was 4.675%. The rate is 1% below the rest of the market. This is an incredible savings! My client
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sellers: Fire Safety - 02/06/08 12:54 PM
Each year, fires kill more Americans than any other natural disaster. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 80% of fire deaths occur in residences. While no home can ever be completely fireproof, there are many steps you can take to greatly reduce the risk of fire for your family and your
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sellers: 5 Reasons Why a Home Will not Sell - 02/06/08 11:13 AM
There are many reasons why homes have a difficult time selling. This might be the top five reasons how sellers contribute: 1. Not Being a Serious Seller. Sellers in this market need to be serious. We have plenty of inventory to weed thru and having a non-motivated seller makes it harder
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sellers: Do Your Potential Customers Forget About You? - 02/06/08 11:06 AM
[By: Tom Kulzer]Note: This is a follow up article that I found to match this month's marketing tip! Enjoy! Sign up to receive our free monthly newsletter with marketing tips, do-it-yourself marketing information, and more.Your web business probably gets product inquiries from potential customers around the globe. Inquiries come via e-mail
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sellers: House Warming Party - 02/06/08 10:42 AM
When I close on a home with my buyers, I like to offer to throw them a house warming party. I enjoy entertaining and it is a great way to close things out with my clients. I also get an opportunity to meet their friends. Here is a copy of how
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sellers: Remember when your buyers just loved the home they offered on? - 02/06/08 10:03 AM
Geez! What a trip getting an offer these days! There is no sense of urgency in writing or countering. Buyers write low offers and inch themselves up or walk away. It takes days to get a counter and no body wants to put anything in writing ( probably so they are
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sellers: How Not to Sell a Home - 02/06/08 09:06 AM
This past weekend, I was showing homes to a wonderful couple. We arrived at the first home to find a handwritten note on the front door:I am out of townHome Security Alarm is Armed Of course, there was no alarm information with the key, nor was there any alarm information on the MLS. I
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sellers: Its a Beautiful Morning - 02/06/08 07:56 AM
The sun is shining and its a cold crisp morning here in Central Texas, about 40 degrees this morning, blue skies, cloudless day and the high will be near 70 today. Nothing to complain about at all.
The past few days have been trying for me, flu, grandones sick too, a
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sellers: Call Me... Or Not... A Cautionary Tale... - 02/05/08 11:24 PM
Hi All, One of the things that we are all taught in our figurative Real Estate cradles is that the best way to get clients is by referral and that the best referrals are those that come from your sphere of influence (friends, family, current and former clients, etc.). While this is quite
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sellers: Flexiblility with Real Estate Buyers & Sellers - 02/05/08 06:25 PM
Flexibility is something agents need to understand with their buyers and sellers. Things change, scheduale change and you must adapt. Always have many options so if your clients plans change you will be flexible to accomodate their needs, but not ruin your day.
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sellers: Woodland Hills California Real Estate - Short Sale Process - 02/05/08 06:10 PM
In woodland Hills Ca. like in other parts of the country there are short sales, this is the first blog in a series of blogs which will explain what you can expect when you make an offer on a property that is selling in a short sale. The short sale process can
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sellers: Waiting To Buy a Home or Wishing You Could Sell Yours? - 02/05/08 02:16 PM
WHY? That is the question that should be asked. Many of todays buyers are saying they want to wait to see what the market does before they act on purchasing their new home. The media certainly has helped in creating this fear. The problem: The market has been sluggish and a lot
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sellers: In Case of Emergency - 02/05/08 01:56 PM
"ICE" is an acronym for "In Case of Emergency" and paramedics and emergency personnel are now looking for an ICE contact on your cell phone. All you have to do is put the word ICE before a contact in your address book on your cell phone for the person that you
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sellers: Neighborhood Realtor - 02/05/08 12:27 PM
I like to focus helping buyers and sellers in the community I was raised in and still reside in. If you are planning to buy or sell in the Lakewood/Long Beach area, give me a call. Would love to talk with you and introduce you to my home town and show
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sellers: The Current Real Estate Market - 02/05/08 12:20 PM
In the past the real estate market has either been described as a Sellers Market or a Buyers Market. Today’s current real estate market has changed. However in todays not every buyer wins and not every seller wins. An example of this is a person who has purchased a property in
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sellers: How different loans can have different impact on your credit score? - 02/05/08 11:10 AM
Did you know that various loans and lender provide different values to credit? One lender from another can have a positive or negative impact on your credit. How do you know what lender are good and which ones are bad? Limiting our credit to one type of loan can hurt our
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sellers: My Heart is Heavy... - 02/04/08 07:38 PM
Most of you know, I am a listing agent with four buyer agents. Buying a home in today’s market is wonderful. Buyers are able to get some great homes for very good prices, something maybe out of their price range several years ago. Buyers are fun to work with they
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sellers: Seven Ways To Sell More Quickly & for More Money - #2 - 02/04/08 04:05 PM
Online broker Redfin took a look at how to sell homes more quickly and for more money. The folks at Redfin call themselves "the real estate scientists" because they're data-driven number crunchers, not intuition-minded salespeople.Selling Strategy #2:Set your price to show up in web searches.A September 2007 Redfin study found that
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sellers: Make Sure You Have a Marketing Plan - 02/04/08 03:10 PM
Only for the rare few sellers, simply placing a "For Sale" yard sign on the front lawn creates a line of traffic filled with potential buyers. If you want buyers to see your home, you've got to find them. The key is marketing. To get the most exposure for your home,
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sellers: How Important is a Home Inspection? - 02/04/08 03:08 PM
Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both. Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of
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sellers: The importance of Service in Real Estate - 02/04/08 01:19 PM
Service in Real Estate is of the utmost importance. The only thing we have to offer to our Client/Customer is our service. That means keeping in contact with them on a regular basis. The best way to accomplish this for THEIR benefit is to invest in a contact management program. They want to
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sellers: Market improving? - 02/04/08 12:43 PM
Despite all the news reports, it seems that the real estate market is showing definite signs of improvement. In watching the news reports, it is interesting to listen to what they say and how they say it. There is a somewhat famous quote from the first Mayor Daley of Chicago who
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sellers: Spontaneous Feedback - 02/04/08 12:40 PM
Good Day Rainers! Do any of you offer feedback on your showings to the listing agent if they don't ask for it? I normally don't but this weekend, I felt that I had to. If I were a listing agent and someone showed my listing and knew that there was no way
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sellers: The #1 Mistake A Home Buyer Makes - 02/04/08 12:28 PM
Buying a home can be an exciting and challenging time. There is one big mistake that almost all homebuyers make that ends up costing them thousand of dollars. The number one mistake that homebuyers make is not checking their credit before looking at any properties. If you want to save thousands of
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sellers: Do I Need a Business Valuation - 02/04/08 10:51 AM
Do I Need a Business Valuation? by Michael Setunsky Do I need a valuation to sell or purchase a business opportunity? If you are selling a business, a valuation will give the Seller a very good idea as to what the value of the business may be on the open market. If you
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sellers: Real Estate Etiquette - 02/04/08 09:49 AM
I would like to start a blog about suggested Real Estate etiquette.In my travels today, I was visiting homes that were NOT bank owned and the owners lived in the same city but the house was vacant. However to get to the front door I had to walk through what felt
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sellers: If It Is A Buyers' Market Why Do They Have To Compete With Other Offers? - 02/04/08 09:25 AM
Once again I have write an offer for my great buyers! They are 1st Time Home Buyers with 10% and ready to be flexible with settlement date. I met them the weekend before Christmas and the day after Christmas we saw 9 Homes. The 1st day showed them what was really
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sellers: prices falling, rates falling what is a buyer to do? - 02/04/08 12:39 AM
A buyer should buy! Can you believe the opportunities right now! In my 20 years I have not seen the rates and prices falling like this! There are some amazing opportunities all over the market right now. Dont let the media dictate your fate! Do not try and time a bottom,
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sellers: The Time is Right for the Las Vegas Real Estate Market - 02/03/08 08:09 PM
I’m going to change from my traditional newsletter format this month to focus more on the some information I would like to share about the Las Vegas real estate market. During the month of December, 40% of sales in all of the Las Vegas Valley were bank owned properties. The
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sellers: Referral contacts wanted - 02/03/08 03:44 PM
I recently started my own company after 10 great years with RE/MAX. I have in the past used the RE/MAX net work to find agents to help my Houston clints who were moving out of Texas. I would now like to develop a referral network with independent agents around the country.
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sellers: That Very Popular But Misleading Real Estate Chart . . . - 02/03/08 11:56 AM
Recently, The New London Day published the latest real estate table that compared prices of all different categories of residential real estate in the entire state for the years 2006 and 2007. While there weren't a lot of surprises, some of the numbers were pretty misleading.For instance, if you looked at the numbers
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sellers: How I Started a Business Networking International (BNI) "Core" Group in My Local Area? - 02/03/08 08:13 AM
BNI stands for Business Networking International. What is BNI? BNI allows only one profession per chapter. Thus, my profession as a Real Estate Agent was and is filled in ALL of the Chapters in my local area; therefore, I CONQUERED MY FEAR and decided to start a BNI chapter in my local area.
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sellers: Market update for Easley, and Liberty, South Carolina - 02/02/08 11:04 PM
According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 289 single family homes for sale in Pickens County in Easley, South Carolina. From January 1, 2008 to January 31, 2008, 22 homes sold. There are currently 70 homes under contract. According to the Western Upstate MLS there are currently 55
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sellers: Market news for the Powdersville Area in South Carolina - 02/02/08 10:55 PM
According to the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors (GGAR) multiple listing service (MLS) there are currently 229 single family homes for sale in the Powdersville area. The Powdersville area in in Anderson County, South Carolina and is in the Anderson District 1 schools (Wren School District). From January 1, 2008 to January 31, 2008, 19
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sellers: Seven Ways To Sell More Quickly & for More Money - #1 - 02/02/08 09:53 PM
Online broker Redfin took a look at how to sell homes more quickly and for more money. The folks at Redfin call themselves "the real estate scientists" because they're data-driven number crunchers, not intuition-minded salespeople.Selling Strategy #1:Don't over price the property. Redfin cites a 2002 academic study of 3,490 listings in Stockton,
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sellers: 1262 Farmington Place, San Marcos, California - 02/02/08 09:19 PM
THIS HOME CLOSED ESCROW ON MARCH 18, 2008
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sellers: Pricing..In Todays Market - 02/02/08 03:59 PM
Priced to sell!How many times do we say that after we reduce the price 60-90 days after we take the listing?We are all at fault with that,because we want the listing,the seller says he wants $$$$.So we list it with the price the seller wants,then when they don't get showings and
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sellers: At the core of what we do. - 02/02/08 03:19 PM
As many of you are aware, a buyer in California is suing her real estate agent for failing to help them with their due diligence on a property. She felt that she was hiring a professional and as such expected professional guidance. Whether her case is valid or not is up
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sellers: Why Use a Broker to List your Home in a Down Market - 02/02/08 12:51 PM
Many of us feel like our home equity has been 'taken away' from us as the value of our homes have declined. When you recognize that you stand to see a reduced profit from the sale of your home, you may be tempted to do it yourself. Here are some things
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sellers: Pricing and Marketing - 02/02/08 12:30 PM
When a homeowner decides to list their property with Janet and me, it is our responsibility to market that property. We have a very comprehensive marketing plan which includes daily exposure on television via Optimum Homes and postings on over 20 web sites. Our marketing plan is designed to ensure that
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sellers: Marketing Your Open House! - 02/02/08 08:40 AM
From Desk of John Hayes RE/MAX Gold Your Open House http://www.johnhayesrealestate.com/ Just a few tips that I hope you find helpful... Remember to market your open house! Door Knocking in the neighborhood (Let them know you're holding an Open House...they might know of someone interested in the house)Direct Mail (neighbors, sphere
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sellers: Waco & Hewitt Real Estate - 02/01/08 11:42 PM
Hello! I just wanted to let ones know that I can help anyone looking to own or sell a home in the Waco, Texas area. Hewitt, Texas is nearby and has been rated the 2nd best place to live in the great state of Texas and 44th in the country! I
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sellers: Questions To Ask Your Realtor...Before You Sign A Listing Agreement - 02/01/08 06:32 PM
Questions To Ask Your Realtor...Before You Sign A Listing Agreement Finding the right real estate professional requires doing a little research and asking a few questions...before you sign the listing agreement. The following are a few items I cover with every Seller before we sign the listing agreement. References: All Realtors should be
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sellers: Lancaster Real Estate - How do you sell a memory of a lifetime? - 02/01/08 11:12 AM
How much love can someone have for their home? Is it just something to be considered as 'shelter'? Or do we wrap our lives and memories around these four walls and a rooftop we call "home"? How do we take that with us when we sell our home? I took part in
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sellers: 7 Creative Ways to Appeal to Buyers - 02/01/08 08:53 AM
7 Creative ways to appeal to Buyers: Pay points on the mortgage to reduce the interest rate on the loan.Pay closing costs to reduce the money a Buyer needs to bring to settlement.Pay the taxes for the year to give the Buyer a year of no tax escrows in their monthly payment.Pay
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sellers: Ducking The Issue or Birds Of A Feather Walk Together... - 02/01/08 03:38 AM
Hi All, A few days ago I rambled about preparing to walk my farm during a rainy day passing out rubber ducks. I said I would let you all know how that worked out. So, here goes... In the style of "Dragnet"... Dum de dum dum... This is the City... Claremont, California, the
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sellers: INSIDER REAL ESTATE SECRETS in MARYLAND REVEALED, FREE ON-LINE COURSE for BUYERS and SELLERS - 01/31/08 08:59 PM
Insider Real Estate Secrets in Maryland Revealed....a must-read for Home-Owners AND Renters! It's a FREE 12-Lesson course covering more than 20 topics exposing the realities behind buying and selling a home in Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County and Cecil County. With over 162 Facts, Tips, Mistakes, and Questions about Buying and Selling Real Estate: Learn
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sellers: Pacific Beach - A Favorite Beach Community in San Diego - 01/31/08 07:45 PM
Start YOUR PACIFIC BEACH HOMES SEARCH HERE (and other area communities in San Diego including Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, San Marcos and Oceanside homes) All content copyright © 2007 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
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sellers: First Time Home Buyers! Great Time To Buy! Lots of Great Programs. - 01/31/08 04:22 PM
Great First Time Home Buyers Program: F.H.A *First and Most important thing to do is find a lender and get a Loan application(1003) filled out. *Get Qualified first! This way you know what price of home to search for. You can save a lot of time and headache. *Right Now is
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sellers: How can Sue J. at R.J. Smith Realty help you sell your home in this challenging market? - 01/31/08 03:19 PM
How I work with you as a Residential Real Estate Marketer in this challenging market. I would like to take some time and tell you a little about myself and how I work.You will see when I work with you it is different than any other real estate agent that you
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sellers: Are you Educated? - 01/31/08 02:52 PM
Now is the time to get yourself educated. Many agents are thinking about getting a part-time job when they should be spending a little money to get themselves educated. It is important to show the buyers and sellers in today's market that you are the best agent to help them. Even if
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sellers: Buying Your First Home - 01/31/08 02:25 PM
Dear First Time Buyer, If you are currently in the market for your first home, you probably have lots of questions. You are about to be making an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like
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sellers: Curb Appeal – Is Your Client’s Home the Envy of the Street - 01/31/08 09:41 AM
We've all had the experience where you drive up to a house and the clients don't even want to go inside. It's almost immediate "They start commenting before you park in the driveway." You may know the inside of the house shows much better, but you just can't convince them to
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sellers: Recycling Centers For Areas Around League City, TX - 01/31/08 01:01 AM
Listed are centers in and around Houston's Bay area to take your items to be recycled. Recycling Centers vary according to materials. From metal to hazardous to non-hazardous materials. http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Texas/League_City_77573_recycling_centers.php Trying To Sell Your Home But Don't Know Where To Start? Try A Home Staging Consultation Today! For more information visit www.redesignetc.com
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