Blog entries tagged with "selling":


selling: How to Choose a Real Estate Professional - 05/13/08 10:24 AM
You are ready to buy or sell and you now need the services of a Real Estate Professional.  How do you go about choosing the right person to work with you?  Here are a few questions you may want to ask potential candidates for the job of being YOUR Real Estate … (0 comments)

selling: 6 Reasons you Need a REALTOR - 05/13/08 10:06 AM
1. A real estate transaction is complicated.  In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements.  A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes.
2. Selling or buying a home is time … (0 comments)

selling: Timing the Market? - 05/13/08 05:59 AM
If you are thinking of moving and buying real estate in Westchester County are you timing the market? Do you believe that you will know when we have reached the bottom and will you be ready to snatch up that bargain?
How will you know it is the bottom until you … (0 comments)

selling: Sellers that Overprice Their Homes - 05/12/08 08:59 PM
I just can't believe how sellers accept listing their home with a realtor who agrees to list for an higher price than what the market can absorb!.
After helping my home buyer buy a 2 bed townhome in the community of Whittington in Alpharetta Georgia for $140,000, a Whittington home seller … (11 comments)

selling: Difficulty Selling your Retail Property? - 05/12/08 04:59 PM
Do you currently own commercial real estate that you are having a difficut time selling?
Let the Bennett Group of Marcus & Millichap help!
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Top 20 Agent in the National Retail Group
Company Sales Award 2005,2006,2007
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selling: Being in the right place at the right time, and knowing what to do - 05/12/08 04:20 PM
Sometimes you can be as prepared as you want, but being in the right place at the right time really helps.
In a post today by Hans Hansson, he recounts his many attempts at snagging a foul ball souvenir at baseball games and his successful effort a couple of weeks ago.
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selling: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, April, 2008 - 05/12/08 09:59 AM
Glendale, like most markets in Southern California, has seen a shift from a seller's market to a strong buyer's market.  Fueled by the mortgage meltdown in August and September of 2007, the number of buyers qualified to purchase homes has been severely decreased due to more restrictive lending guidelines.  Homeowners who … (0 comments)

selling: Is it getting to be a better time to sell? - 05/11/08 09:00 PM
Ah, the good old days.  For years and years I could repeat the following mantra, for South Orange County real estate:  Around Super Bowl time buyers would start coming out in droves, and their activity ( opening and closing escrows.) would increase from February 1st, through about the end of July.  … (0 comments)

selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #2 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:45 PM
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selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #1 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:42 PM
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selling: 39613 N. Belfair Wy. Anthem, AZ 85086 - 05/11/08 02:37 PM
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selling: 39613 N. Belfair Wy. Anthem, AZ 85086 - 05/11/08 02:33 PM
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selling: Good news for bigger loans and refinances! - 05/11/08 11:42 AM
The Economic Stimulus passed in February allowed FNMA and FHLMC (FannieMae and FreddieMac) to purchase High Cost Area Conforming Jumbo (HCACJ) loans from lenders. Loans made between $417,000 and $729,600 started closing in March of this year, but no one was willing to buy them. FNMA had not yet created bundles … (0 comments)

selling: Is Your House For Sale Part Time? - 05/10/08 08:43 AM
Wednesday I was driving around a neighborhood looking for houses that were For Sale By Owner.
I came upon a house that was listed with a local agent whom I have not had much contact with.  I remembered seeing it on the internet but sometimes the houses all seem to mix … (5 comments)

selling: #1 thing you can do to prepare your house for sale - 05/10/08 07:28 AM
Besides CLEANING it, which always surprises me. Why does everyone have their own perception of CLEAN? I know, I know, different views are what make the world go round. However, dirty doesn't sell homes!
OK, back to the topic at hand: the number 1 thing you can do: REMOVE ALL THOSE … (1 comments)

selling: Love Those City Council Meetings - 05/09/08 11:38 PM
Well... I really enjoy going to city council meetings in our area from time to time.   As a member of our Realtors Association's governmental affairs  committee, I find that it goes with the job description to attend a few of these meetings.    Both  the cities of Bryan and College Station and their politics have … (2 comments)

selling: Why Should You Care About the Schools? - 05/09/08 02:33 PM
If you are a young family buying a new home, one of your first questions is likely to be about the local public schools. If you are different type of buyer, say a single or older couple, you may think it doesn't matter to you. You would be wrong.
Let's face … (0 comments)

selling: How to Make that Open House Work! - 05/08/08 08:29 PM
Hello All!
Our team has been in dialogue regarding open house - the traditional "do they really work" conversations. In this competitive market I am finding that the sellers are yearning for that "touch."  On the flip side, statistically open houses rarely sell that house and at best are lead generation tools for … (2 comments)

selling: Selling a home in Wichita Falls - 05/08/08 05:19 PM
Our team has already sold $12 million worth of Real Estate this year, and that puts us ahead of where we were last year!!!!! Currently, our team is outselling the agents in our market 10 to 1!!!!! Many are saying we're in a down market, and for us...this simply isn't true. When … (0 comments)

selling: Giving from the Heart..... You Get Back Ten Fold.....An Experience to Bring Others Joy! - 05/08/08 12:55 PM
In todays climate with  the down turn in real estate, I have stepped back to find a way to bring some positivity in my life.  I don't want to get so disolusioned that I want to walk away from real estate.  I love what I do, selling horse farms, that it … (1 comments)

selling: May in Wisconsin; America's Dairyland - 05/08/08 11:25 AM
The slogan for wisconsin has long been America's Dairyland. Just take a look at any Wisconsin license plate.
   May is a beautiful month with new growth taking place; the heads of flowers and plants emerging from the Earth and seeking to grasp their share of photosynthesis and photokinesis.
   My personal favorite … (9 comments)

selling: Is your home overpriced for today's market? - 05/08/08 10:33 AM
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selling: Apopka homes for sale - Get HOT NEW Listings Daily!! - 05/07/08 09:46 PM
 
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selling: Staging Your Home - The Top 6 Reasons to Stage Your Home - 05/07/08 09:45 PM
It's important to remember that when it comes to selling your house, buyers need to be able to imagine themselves living in your house from the moment they walk in the door. First impressions are everything, and by putting your home's best foot forward, you can strengthen the odds that your … (1 comments)

selling: Seller's, be flexible - 05/07/08 10:14 AM
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selling: Come And Get It! Your Motivation Today - 05/07/08 09:01 AM
I found this quote online today, and I thought of you guys.  Let's get moving today!
True wealth
Wealth is not a specific number or amount. It is an attitude.
There is more than enough abundance in the world. It is yours to the extent that you imagine it to be and … (2 comments)

selling: Postage Rate Increase - 05/06/08 06:52 PM
Mailing a letter with the United States Post Office will soon cost a penny more.
The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12, according to the United States Postal Service.
The price of the Forever stamp will go up at the same time, meaning those stamps can … (4 comments)

selling: Morris Township NJ April Home Sales - 05/06/08 05:11 PM
Morris Township NJ real estate is popular due to the location being commutable into New York and having two train stations.  Take a look at the Morris Township homes that sold during the month of April 2008.
If you're interested in buying Morris Township NJ Real Estate, Call Susan Zanzonico on 973-214-5872.  … (0 comments)

selling: Paradigms in Real Estate: preconceaved notions - 05/06/08 11:49 AM
Hello
Recently I was forced to look back at my life and make some pretty important decisions; prior I had paradigms that really may not have been the fact.
The same can exist in Real Estate. Brokers, Sellers, Buyers, and more can fall victim to this fast.
For example; If the market is bad … (5 comments)

selling: Kerrisdale Home and Garden Show, 2008 - 05/05/08 07:17 PM
I wanted to thank all of you who stopped by the Kerrisdale Home and Garden Show to introduce yourself to me, Judith Lowe, this last weekend and find out more about ReDesign - the ultimate in recycling:  using what you already have to create a fresh feel and look to your spaces; as … (0 comments)

selling: Help Your Home Emotionally Connect To Buyers - 05/05/08 05:55 PM
The end of the Super Bowl kicks off the Real Estate Spring Buying Season.
As home sellers should prepare for the season's upcoming homebuyers, they could do worse than to watch this four-minute home staging video from Barbara Corcoran. Barbara offer simple steps that "won't cost you a lot of … (0 comments)

selling: The Tragedy Of Connotation / My Queer Friends - 05/05/08 04:56 PM
"Connotation... an idea or feeling invoked by a word in addition to its primary or literal meaning."* "Queer >adjective... strange; odd"*
*According to my Correl Word Perfect 12 dictionary.
There are those that say our language is evolving. I say our language is devolving! Our once proud language has languished into a … (13 comments)

selling: This months continued good news for Orange county real estate! - 05/05/08 12:24 AM
This is a report issued every two or three weeks, by the President of our company. 
Market Time Report, May 1, 2008:  The First Time Wave is Growing    
Compared to last year, demand is stronger, there are fewer homes on the market and the expected market time is much lower.   The … (0 comments)

selling: REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS, AUCTIONEERS in MARYLAND, BALTIMORE - 05/04/08 04:12 PM
Advantages For Sellers Using Robert B. McArtor in Maryland, Harford County, BaltimoreWHEN IT IS TIME TO SELL...YOU WANT TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION!Making the decision to sell your Home or Real Estate can be stressful. There are many companies you can choose from such as A.J. Billig, Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Harvey … (0 comments)

selling: Deerfield, Illinois Real Estate Market Report - 05/04/08 09:27 AM
Bryce Fuller of "The Fuller Force" at RE/MAX North Here! Thanks for checking out the current real estate market conditions in Deerfield, Illinois! I run this analysis each and every month like clockwork and wanted to share it with you. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to … (0 comments)

selling: Southwest FLorida - discover this! - 05/03/08 06:56 PM
Well...............do wonders never cease?  Today, I had the great pleasure to read an article in the Wall Street Journal by Patricia Ross who wrote of her love affair with Naples, FL.   Oh, it was not love at first sight, but the kind of love that evolves over time.  Yes, she misses the fast … (0 comments)

selling: Dr Phillips real estate market - 05/03/08 12:18 PM
  
Dr Phillips Home Search
Kicking into gear the Dr Phillips real estate market is starting to gain back a little leverage absent the past few years.  Before the down turn in home values (starting in 2005) Dr Phillips homeowners enjoyed sought after homes disirable to buyers looking for a great location, pride of ownership and of course … (0 comments)

selling: ABOUT ABERDEEN AUCTIONS, MARYLAND REAL ESTATE and RELOCATION, BRAC and APG - 05/03/08 08:05 AM
About Aberdeen Auctions, Maryland Real Estate and Relocation Services, Supporting BRAC and APG
If you are interested in either listing your home or purchasing residential real estate in Aberdeen will find many types of homes to choose from in Aberdeen such as Single Family Homes, Condos, Town Homes, Townhouses and building … (0 comments)

selling: Is your listing MEMORABLE or just like all the other's? - 05/02/08 08:34 PM
In today's real estate market I find it can be difficult for a Real Estate agent to find a way to differentiate their listings especially with all the homes on the market today. It is almost as though consumers are numb to yard signs, just listed cards, flyers, etc. Not to … (0 comments)

selling: Staying involved in the Inspection Process - 05/02/08 03:41 PM
First rule of inspecting a home you want to buy is to stay intimately involved in the process, and to leave no stone unturned. If you're busy or traveling during the time period, you have to complete your due diligence investigations by enlisting the aid of a friend you trust … (0 comments)

selling: Inspections... - 05/02/08 03:39 PM
Inspections are an important part of home buying, but the inspection process can be nerve-racking for both buyers and sellers. Both parties want the deal to go through without a hitch. However, sometimes problems surface that the buyers weren't aware of when they entered into contract. All houses have defects, … (0 comments)

selling: How much is a view worth? - 05/02/08 03:38 PM
How much is a view worth? Here is an excerpt from a MSN real estate.
 
It's a power thing
Real-estate market analyst Ernest V. Siracusa Jr. is experienced in pricing views in Southern California. He works for subdivision builders and developers, advising them on how much their new homes … (0 comments)

selling: Fix it Up - 05/02/08 03:36 PM
Sellers who anticipate losing money if they sell their home may wonder why they should spend a dime fixing the place up for sale. Isn't this throwing good money after bad? Even sellers with plenty of equity in their homes often figure the way to get the most out of the … (0 comments)

selling: Things to keep in mind if you are currently looking to buy and/or sell a home! - 05/02/08 03:14 PM
Waiting to Sell Your Home Given the current housing environment, it's more important than ever to sell your existing home before you commit to a new one. Thanks to a glut of properties on the market and tighter lending standards for potential buyers, it's going to take a lot longer to … (0 comments)

selling: My Favorit Ponca City Events #3: Dragging Grand Weekend - 05/02/08 12:25 PM
 
Since a young age, as most boys, I have had an infatuation with cars. I don't know what it is, but when a man sees a beautiful car, his eyes light up like a boy at a toy store.  Anyway, Ponca City is currently in its 10th year of holding the DRAGGIN' … (0 comments)

selling: Market Update - 05/02/08 11:37 AM
In case you haven't read a newspaper or turned on the evening news lately the BIG story in real estate is the foreclosure market. According to the experts foreclosures are at an all time high. The reality of the situation is that only about 2 percent of the total homeowners in … (14 comments)

selling: Article on LowBall Offers - 05/02/08 11:35 AM
I just read an article about low ball offers and how to deal with them.  I've often said, don't get upset by lowball offers, it's not a personal attack on you or the seller, it's just what the buyer feels they can pay.  Read the article and see what YOU think!  … (0 comments)

selling: Know The Difference! - 05/02/08 09:23 AM
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
How much home can you afford?  How do you even begin to find the answer to that question?  You've probably heard terms like "pre-approval" and "pre-qualification" tossed around, but do you understand the critical difference between those two?  If your answer is "no," then please read on to avoid … (0 comments)

selling: Fed Drops Rates, Activity Picks Up, GM May Go Back to Work, Yes for Lansing Area! - 05/01/08 04:52 PM
Lots of good news this week around Lansing area as the weather starts to break, additional good news hits the streets with the Federal Reserve lowering rates and the strike being settled. We started noticing increased activity last Sunday with open houses reporting increased traffic 3 and 4 fold compared to … (0 comments)

selling: The value of talking face to face - 05/01/08 04:22 PM
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Yesterday my business partner and I went out into a local subdivision that has been one of my favorites since I came to Ocala Florida 4 years ago.  Our goal was to meet people and get to know the residents there. 
The subdivision?  Oh yes, the subdivision … (2 comments)

selling: Intrusion Upon Seclusion - 05/01/08 02:04 PM
Just when you think you've thought of everything............
Most of us Realtors do a pretty good job of guarding a seller's posessions when we take a buyer through their home, but have you considered guarding their privacy?  In our last association newsletter, James Goldsmith, who serves as general counsel to PAR and … (5 comments)

selling: using money to make money - 05/01/08 11:44 AM
I know far too well what last year did to my finances.  I have been doing much better this year as far as selling real estate is concerned.  I truly dont like the feast or famine aspect of how I have been running my business.  But I have started to implement … (3 comments)

selling: Getting Rid Of Listings - 04/30/08 01:47 PM
The business hasn't really "changed". It is still about getting...and getting rid of ...listings.
Getting them is easy; and getting them priced right is tough. Looking back at past sales works about as well as driving down the highway with a mud-caked windshield trying to see out only your rear-view mirror!
So … (1 comments)

selling: Pennsauken Real Estate Market Update YTD 3/2008 - 04/30/08 01:18 PM
Here’s the Pennsauken Real Estate market update for March 2008.  Pended units for the March were down 16 and Sold units were down 30 compared 2007; listed units were down 32 versus 2007.  This has led to a current inventory of 266 units.  Pennsauken has been averaging 33 units sold … (0 comments)

selling: Haddon Heights Real Estate Market Update YTD 3/2008 - 04/30/08 01:01 PM
Here’s the Haddon Heights Real Estate market update for March 2008.  Pended units for the March were even and Sold units were up 4; listed units were down 4 versus 2007.  This has led to a current inventory of 71 units.  Haddon Heights has been averaging 6 units sold per … (0 comments)

selling: The Internet and Showings - 04/30/08 05:13 AM
When I put a new property on the market now  it is quite different from when I put a property on the market in the past.  Now the thinking is to put the property on as many different sites as possible because buyers are clicking from site to site and … (6 comments)

selling: Short Sales or Foreclosure? How is your credit affected? - 04/30/08 12:50 AM
Homeowners wanting to stop foreclosure are faced with a number of options, one of which is doing a short sale. Sometimes, depending on a person's situation, they may allow a property to go into foreclosure instead of attempting a short sale. Many times the foreclosure is a result of not knowing … (7 comments)

selling: The Secret to Overcoming Objections - 04/29/08 07:33 PM
 (See 2 post below- "Special Offer, Free Teleclass")
 Mike gave me permission to publish this article with a couple of good objection handling tips. Enjoy!
The Secret to Overcoming Objectionsby Mike Brooks, Mr. Inside SalesMost sales reps hate getting objections. Their hearts sink into their stomachs, their palms start to sweat, and they … (0 comments)

selling: Do Gas Prices Impact Home Prices? - 04/29/08 09:32 AM
OK. The price of gas is soaring with no end in sight. It is impacting food prices, delivery prices, you name it. It seems to negatively touch every part of your life. But does it impact the sale of your house? In a word, yes.
Think about it. You have … (0 comments)

selling: Westampton New Jersey Real Estate Market Update YTD 3/2008 - 04/28/08 05:45 PM
Here’s the Westampton Real Estate market update for March 2008.  Pended units for the March were down 9 and Sold units were down 9 compared 2007; listed units were down 9 versus 2007.  This has led to a current inventory of 92 units.  Westampton has been averaging 10 units sold … (0 comments)

selling: Palmyra Real Estate Market Update YTD 3/2008 - 04/28/08 04:30 PM
Here’s the Palmyra Real Estate market update for March 2008. Pended units for March were down 13 and Sold units were down 7 compared 2007; listed units were down 1 versus 2007.  This has led to a current inventory of 61 units.  Palmyra has been averaging 9 units sold per … (0 comments)

selling: Moorestown Real Estate Market Update YTD 3/2008 - 04/28/08 04:08 PM
Here’s the Moorestown Real Estate market update for March 2008.  Pended units for the March were down 1 and Sold units were down 18 compared 2007; listed units were down 6 versus 2007.  This has led to a current inventory of 202 units.  Moorestown has been averaging 15 units sold … (0 comments)

selling: Top 10 Worst? ~NOT~ Las Vegas!!! - 04/28/08 03:50 PM
America's Worst-Selling Housing Markets By Matt Woolsey, Forbes.com
Apr 24th, 2008
ARTICLE TOOLS: Email article Printable view IM article Save to del.icio.us Bookmark Miami-area home sellers looking to unload their properties might want to make sure they have comfortable couches.
It looks like they're going to be there a … (0 comments)

selling: Landlords are starting to call again! - 04/28/08 08:57 AM
Recently I have been flooded with calls from landlords wanting to buy more investment properties. Why? Because here in the Washington County, Oregon area we have been seeing rent increases of upwards of $200 a month as the apartments are telling people that they have no vacancy.
The problem is for investors … (4 comments)

selling: Curb appeal and blind dating = 2 of a kind - 04/27/08 09:04 PM
Analogies are great. They help us understand why something that may not seem important to us at first glance really is. Let's use an analogy for curb appeal when selling your home and why it is so important to buyers.
Let's compare it to blind dating. Bear with this and you're likely … (18 comments)

selling: Time Management - 04/26/08 12:19 PM
 
 
 We all rush around today trying to get the important things done in our lives, work, school, groceries, gas, shopping, sports, after school involvements of all kinds and sometimes we even stop to breathe. Someone along they way said we could do it all and still have a perfect … (2 comments)

selling: 9th Annual Boat Race! - 04/25/08 09:20 PM
Every year the Tempe Rotary Clubs organize a card board boat race on Tempe Town Lake. This year was the 9th annual race and dozens of teams competed.
Girl scout troop 1386 was sponsored by Patrick Walsh.  If you look closely you can see his name on the middle panel! Way … (5 comments)

selling: Over improvements, super-adequacies, and what repairs to make when selling - 04/25/08 09:12 AM
A lot of people have the mistaken impression that if you spend $20,000 redoing your kitchen, you have just increased the value of your house by the same amount.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  While there are some rough standard percentages (inground pool = 50%, bathroom remodel = 70%), it … (4 comments)

selling: Please take care of your home - 04/25/08 09:08 AM
Hey all,
Yesterday I did an inspection on a 1991 two story home. It was a fairly expensive home that really wasn't taken care of very well by the current owners. The overall curb appeal and interior of the home seemed very inviting, however the closer I got, the more neglect I saw. … (1 comments)

selling: Four Forms of Protection - 04/25/08 09:00 AM
Four forms of protection
REALTOR'S CORNER LARRY WEICHMAN
When you purchase an automobile, what's the first thing you take care of before driving around town? You've got to get insurance, of course. It's no different when you're ready to buy a home, but you have some more options.
First, understand that there are … (0 comments)

selling: Looking for some home improvement ideas? Check out the Highlands Ranch Home Show this weekend. - 04/25/08 02:47 AM
Need some fresh ideas for your home?  Check out the Highlands Ranch Home Show this weekend at the Community Center at Eastridge on University Ave in Highlands Ranch, CO. 
Sat hours: 9-5  Sun hours: 11-5  Admission is FREE!
Are you looking for painting, landscaping, mortgage, or any home improvement help? There will be plenty … (4 comments)

selling: Well and Septic - oh my!! - 04/24/08 03:57 PM
Here in Raleigh we have had some issues that I thought I would bring to light.  I'm wondering if other areas have the same issues...  It's the issue of septic permits. 
Here's the whole story....  Few years ago we listed a home built back in the late 80's.  It was a … (1 comments)

selling: HOW MANY AGENTS CALL EXPIRED LISTINGS? Curious to know who does this? - 04/24/08 12:00 PM
I had a listing expire on Sunday at 2:00 a.m. and I had it back on by Monday 10:00 a.m. as my listing extending the date was returned to me by my clients on Monday at 9:30 a.m.  During this time that the listing was expired, which was mostly while we … (23 comments)

selling: Selling is a Horse Race - 04/24/08 10:56 AM
SELLING A HOME IN TODAYS MARKET IS A HORSE RACE
Selling a home is a little like winning a horse race.  To win the race you just have to be a nose ahead of the next best horse!  (Place and show get a ton less money if they come in at all!) … (3 comments)

selling: New Market - 04/24/08 07:53 AM
In this changing market, there are so many complex factors to your Real Estate transaction. Please consider all your options before making your decision. I have worked with buyers and sellers!
If you have questions, "What is a Short Sale?" "Would a Reverse Mortgage benefit me?" "Is the market stablizing?" "Should … (0 comments)

selling: Shift Happens - 04/24/08 07:36 AM
Shift Happens... that's our new slogan to hit the streets...  Times have changed and that includes real estate too - want some facts and figures about where you'll have to be in order to succeed in Real Estate today and tomorrow?  Whether you're a Real Estate agent or a consumer considering … (0 comments)

selling: How to Sell in a buyers market - 04/24/08 12:16 AM
This may be a tough time for the housing market but it doesn't have to be tough for you.  There are still buyers in the market, the trick is to meet them where they are buying and find out what they are buying.
Often sellers want to determine their own listing price … (2 comments)

selling: Selling - 04/23/08 11:57 PM
Selling Your Home On Your Own Is Hard Work!
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I have a Free Report To Help You Sell Your Home On Your Own!
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If your ready to list your home or feel your ready to see what I can do to help sell your … (0 comments)

selling: FULL Price Offers on Listings! - 04/23/08 10:40 PM
 
Yes, you read correctly!  In just they last week this has happened to me and also a Realtor friend of mine.  I put an offer on a Home that had nothing going on it.  All of a sudden there was another offer.  Seller countered at full price.  My Buyer did not … (3 comments)

selling: Heroes? They are all DIFFERENT - 04/23/08 06:47 PM
Tim Ferris.
Bill Phillips.
Mike Ferry.
Scott Adams
Warren Buffett.
Mark Cuban.
Seth Godin
Phil Jackson
And Yes, Tiger Woods.
I have a long list of heroes. Of course, not everyone up there has totally defensible positions on everything, or perfect moral clarity. But, all of them–to a … (2 comments)

selling: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty service makes agents worth thier commission! - 04/23/08 06:27 PM

Last weekend I was showing homes to one of my clients when we came to a house on our list that was having an open house. The owners were at the house making some repairs.  My client is from Kentucky and the owner of the home is also from Kentucky, so … (3 comments)

selling: 7835 India Ave, Jacksonville Florida 32211 - 04/23/08 10:32 AM
$124900    --   Vibrant & Up and coming Arlington - Oakwood Villa Estates 
Arlington Jacksonville Florida home for sale
Great home for first time home buyer,those looking to downsize, investors or growing families
Just listed for sale - Oakwood Villa Estates almost new homeUnbelievable price for this 1,159 sq foot home - attached garageCome home … (0 comments)

selling: A wise time to invest? - 04/23/08 09:32 AM
Rates are good, but investor loans are under a microscope right now due to the high percentage of foreclosures in our local market. Florida was recently declared a declining market, making it harder to obtain the "favorable" financing we all grew accustomed to (ie: 100% owner occupant loans, no-doc, stated income, etc). … (0 comments)

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selling: words to tag - 04/22/08 09:41 PM
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selling: Buying a Home is still possible. - 04/22/08 04:30 PM
There are lenders out there with 0 down loans available. Contact me and I can get you in touch with some of THE BEST LENDERS to find out if you qualify.
This is the best time to buy a home in Cowlitz County. If you buy a home now at a low interest … (0 comments)

selling: RE/MAX Suburban... Helping You Find Your Next Dream Home! - 04/22/08 01:29 PM
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selling: 5 Homeownership Tax Myths - 04/22/08 01:00 PM
5 homeownership tax myths
Good intentions, such as deeding your house to your children, can end up costing them in higher taxes.
By Kay Bell, Bankrate.com   Owning a home tops the dream list for most Americans, and for plenty of good reasons: It's a shelter for your family, a gathering place for … (0 comments)

selling: Sexy Real Estate - 04/22/08 12:34 PM
Flipping,
 Everyone has seen the shows and wants to try it but, they do not know how to get started.  I have been doing real estate for several years now and didn't know how to do it.  I wanted to get into flipping, I didn't know where to start.  It can be … (5 comments)

selling: Sellers what are you thinking ? - 04/22/08 10:31 AM
 
 Your home is the only one on the market ? Todays buyers might love the backyard or the open floor plan and the great location that it will temporarily cause them to forget the competition. The smell of fresh baked bread or fresh flower may cause the buyer to pay last … (0 comments)

selling: Redding CA ~ Real Estate Agents ~ Sellers Are Seeing The Market Move! - 04/22/08 08:52 AM
We are seeing the real estate market in Redding and Shasta County move. A combination of sellers pricing to sell and good interest rates are combining to move our market for sellers. If you are a seller in todays' real estate market, you are going to need a professional partner in … (0 comments)

selling: Sell Your Home for a Dollar? - 04/21/08 06:58 PM

Would you sell your home for a dollar?
How about $100?
The pendulous real estate market is still swinging to the favor of the buyer...
...so sellers are becoming creative.
A Toronto man has decided to sell his home for $1.
Of course he's not going to accept offers in that price range... he's … (14 comments)

selling: Suzy's Top Selling Tips - 04/21/08 12:50 PM
Suzy's Top Selling Tips Maximize Our AccessibilityWe often have buyers who are available only after work or on weekends. The greater latitude you give us to show your property the better the probability that we can maximize your price. Clean Up Closets and CabinetsWhen buyers open a closet or cabinet door … (6 comments)

selling: Why I Don’t Practice Dual Agency - 04/21/08 10:35 AM
As a buyer or seller you may run into the concept of dual agency. That is basically where an agent “represents” both sides of a real estate transaction. Say my company has a listing. I also have a buyer under a Buyer Agency Agreement. My buyer likes the house I … (5 comments)

selling: Why I love Westerly, South County, Rhode Island, recently dubbed by Today Show, as The New Hamptons! - 04/21/08 04:39 AM
 
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selling: Get Excited about what you sell or go sell something else - 04/19/08 11:42 PM
How can you sell anything to any one if you are not excited about it and believe in it your self?
Talked to a broker earlier this week about a reverse mortgage for one of his clients.  By the 3rd minute of the conversation he had already talked himself out of it.  … (2 comments)

selling: WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL, IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE THEIR ADVICE?? - 04/19/08 04:20 PM
I'm sure many of you who are professionals in any field, but certainly a Realtor has this happen more than once.
A potential client calls and sets up an appointment, to talk about putting their property on the market. After presenting a Comparative Market Analysis,and answering all their questions, you say, "Based … (0 comments)

selling: Websites for BUYING SELLING FINANCING FLORIDA-LIVING HOME-OWNING - 04/19/08 12:00 PM
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selling: Staging, Buyer's and Seller's - Who Does it Benefit? - 04/19/08 06:58 AM
 
I view staging as part of the marketing of a home, one piece of the puzzle.  Price, brochures, pictures on the internet are all parts of the marketing.  When going on listing presentations if a home would benefit from staging I will discuss it with a seller.  I explain that staging … (5 comments)

selling: A DOZEN HOME SHOWING TIPS - 04/18/08 03:02 PM
If you are selling your home or representing a seller as a real estate professional, you are probably interested in making the experience as profitable and hassle free as possible. According to the real estate professionals and inspectors I know, the following 12 tips are tried and true ways to help … (2 comments)



 
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