selling a home: How to Pour Love on the House You Are Selling To Get It Sold - 07/25/08 07:44 PM
Many people ask me what is necessary to sell a home in today's market. My response is LOVE. The pouring of love onto your home is a simple thing that you can do and everyone knows that love is an action.
Buying a home is an emotional experience for a buyer.
(1 comments)
|
selling a home: AGENT EDUCATION - 07/25/08 08:04 AM
Continuing education is a requirement for being an agent and I go the extra mile by taking more classes then are required. Today, I'm attending a seminar on real estate investing and Monday and Tuesday I'll be in classes to acquire a designation for Seller Representation Specialist. Advanced education enables me
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Milwaukee area Real Estate For Sale ! 266 W Orchard, Grafton - 07/23/08 02:59 PM
You can find great local Brookfield, Wisconsin real estate information on Localism.com April Hayden-Munson Realtor, Southeastern Wisconsin is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business. Serving all of your Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Needs. To view
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Determine The Listing Price - 07/23/08 01:08 PM
When it comes to buying a home, most potential buyers will say that the listing price is the number one factor in determining what homes they will look at. A seller will usually work with a realtor to determine the listing price keeping in mind that if the price is too
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Why right now is an IDEAL time to sell your home, what media reports are not telling you. - 07/23/08 09:53 AM
An ideal time to sell a home? Really? Yes really and here is why........
***Right now ab out 85% of the inventory ( and there is alot of it ) is over priced. So.....a home that is priced right really stands out. Right now my phone is ringing off the
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Milwaukee area Gem Residential Real Estate For Sale ! - 07/22/08 02:37 PM
You can find great local Brookfield, Wisconsin real estate information on Localism.com April Hayden-Munson Realtor, Southeastern Wisconsin is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business. Serving all of your Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Needs. To view
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: The Number of Active Agents in Arizona Decreases! - 07/20/08 01:09 PM
The Arizona Republic reported today (7/20/09) in an interview with Bob Bemis of the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS) That only 28,000 of ARMLS' 36,000 former members renewed their dues for the 2008-2009 period. Even though ARMLS expects 3,000 late renewals, the anticipated net decline represents 20% fewer agents than
(7 comments)
|
selling a home: Keeping Your Head Up And Eyes Open. - 07/20/08 01:17 AM
To post my first comment in hopes of getting the blog @ MikeMcCoyHomes.com started.
With the Real Estate market being in such of a correcting cycle and with there being so many uncertain things to be dealt with on a daily bases for a Real Estate Professional, Seller's and Buyers. I
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Condominiums and Request for HOA Documents - 07/19/08 09:28 AM
How do you handle the Request for HOA Documents?
If a seller is seriously committed to selling a condo then it makes perfect sense to request HOA docs at the time the listing is taken - right?
My goal in selling a home is to have everything a buyer needs to
(9 comments)
|
selling a home: Qualified Home Buyers Timing Their Purchases. - 07/18/08 05:14 PM
The Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS® released a review of the national real estate market today based on a survey of 2000 REALTORS®. The report indicates that as many as 23% of qualified buyers are waiting for the national market to stabilze before they purchase a home. This is
(1 comments)
|
selling a home: Update on the Real Estate Market for July 2008 - 07/18/08 12:30 PM
I was excited last month when I saw that the inventory of homes on the market had declined. I didn't want to say anything until this months report came out. The great news is that most cities showed even more of a decline in inventory. The reason is good old "Supply
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: The Best Reference - EVER!!! Home sold in under 90 Days! - 07/18/08 12:18 PM
I helped a couple sell their Wisconsin home this spring. They were selling in the worst market in a long, long time. On top of that, when they listed their home we had the worst winter in Wisconsin History. Spring proved to be about the same.
We closed their home
(5 comments)
|
selling a home: "It's Tricky, Tricky, Tricky, Tricky." ~ Beastie Boys - 07/18/08 08:43 AM
My dear Sellers in Bucks County, while educating yourself on how to get a quick sale, you're going to find a lot of articles that tout "creative" ideas for getting your home sold.
Offer the Buyers a Car! A boat! A vacation!
Getting tricky isn't the answer. There are only three
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: 266 W Orchard Dr, Grafton, Wisconsin Single Family Home for sale in Milwaukee Area - 07/17/08 06:24 PM
WOW! Remodeled Colonial looks like a new home - for a great price. This over 2,000 square foot 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath traditional styled home offers a Gourmet Kitchen! Granite counters, custom cabinetry and special lighting.
Tile backsplash, new sink and appliances. Built in pantry cabinets.
Peaceful backyard.
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: 151 S Charles St, Waukesha, Wisconsin - 07/17/08 06:07 PM
Waukesha Wisconsin Bungalow needs a new family! Carroll College neighborhood.
Enjoy summer nights on the enclosed porch
1/2 block to Randall Elementary School
Walk to park with swimming pool 2 blocks away, walk to town for coffee - save gas, buy here and walk everywhere.
Enjoy all seasons
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Free Home Report if considering Selling Your Home - 07/17/08 12:16 PM
Yes, that's right your heard me correctly. Stop by my site and ask for it. It's that simple. Why would you want this free report?
First of all let me explain what a CMA (Comparitive Market Analysis) is for those of you who are new to real estate terms. A
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: How to Set a List Price for Your Home: #2 Comparable Sales - 07/16/08 12:37 PM
Price Against Comparable Sales in Your Neighborhood
No matter how attractive and polished your house, buyers will be comparing its price with everything else on the market.
Your best guide is a record of what the buying public has been willing to pay in the past few months for property in
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Home Selling Tips for a Tough Market - 07/16/08 09:27 AM
The real estate market in South Florida for sellers is still rough to say the least. Some people have had their South Florida homes for several months with very few to no buyers while others are continuing to hold out until the market improves.
But let’s say your unique situation is
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: When Buying or Selling a Home, What's the Survey? - 07/15/08 04:39 PM
The survey is the document that defines the property and shows the parameters of the lot, where the house sits on the lot, where the building setback lines are, the utility easements and fences. A survey is created by a licensed surveyor and is very precise. The title company uses it
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: For Sale by Owner... - 07/15/08 10:13 AM
For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is a homeowner trying to sell their home without the assistance of a REALTOR®. Can you do this? Of course it's possible - sometimes people actually get their home sold! However it is not typical. Statistics show about 80% of FSBO's end up listing their homes with a
(9 comments)
|
selling a home: What Do You Need To Do If You Are Selling Your Home? - 07/15/08 08:01 AM
1) Move out all of your furniture. 2) Have your home professionally cleaned. 3) Move in with your relatives, or get a hotel room until your home sells. That sounds pretty ridiculous, right? Well, many people actually believe that is the best way to sell their home. A lot of
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Well I never, ever thought it would turn out like this! - 07/14/08 11:43 PM
2 Months and my buyer still doesn't have a house!
How many red flags can there be? I try try try to get my buyers to use lenders that I know will give them good service.....
The whole process started sometime in the winter, when the snow was pounding us
(84 comments)
|
selling a home: AAAckkkk I screamed and jumped back about 5 feet!!! - 07/14/08 02:36 PM
You never know what you will find in a vacant house.
This summer I have found a Meth poisoned house. I have been 1/2 block away from a shooting that just occurred. I have seen small animals closed up in a home.....
I have seen someone running out a back door
(26 comments)
|
selling a home: FSBO - Don't go it alone. - 07/14/08 01:32 PM
Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. They feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a Realtor® for something they can do themselves?
Many FSBO s don't fully realize that the time, paperwork and everyday
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Beautiful Home in Belmonte Court!!! - 07/14/08 12:23 PM
Come see this beautiful home! Large open floorplan with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Kitchen upgrades include center island & granite countertops, and flat top range. Large master includes 5 piece master with walk in closet. The private, fully fenced back yard backs to a treed area and features a
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Open Floor Plan in Fairway Village!! - 07/14/08 12:13 PM
3 Bed, 2 Bath home in Fairway Village. Very open floorplan! You will love the Air Conditioning on those HOT summer days! Come see it before it's too late!
For more photos Click Here!!!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CURRENT PRICING CALL:(800)266-3556 Ext. 9064
The Jeremy Mellick GroupJeremy MellickJLS RE MPV(206)816-HOME
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Home Mortgages - 07/14/08 09:31 AM
Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation)Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Monthly Average Commitment Rate on 30-Year FRMs in the North Central Region
Here is a look at a time line break down of home interest rates from 1980 to 2008. As you can see interest rates are great so now is
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Listen to your agent..... - 07/13/08 08:18 PM
One of the most difficult tasks of any real estate agent is educating the seller on the value of their home in today's market...and having them accept a fair listing price. As a seller you'll need to rely heavily on your agent in achieving a realistic selling price. You should be
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Why visit my website? - 07/13/08 02:09 PM
Ok, all joking aside. I believe I provide a valuable service to anyone considering buying or selling a home. Yes there are many websites out there that allow you to search for properties or allow you to list your property in the hopes of targeting potential buyers. What's different about
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: How Can A REALTOR help? - 07/13/08 10:51 AM
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Watch what you sign, it could cost you when trying to sell your home - 07/13/08 10:36 AM
Contingencies in a real estate contract are normal, but they usually only last about 10 business days, and that accounts for the inspections and the financing contingencies. But, as the seller what other things should you watch out for?
In this market more and more buyers are trying to sell their
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Has The Market Hit Bottom, DUH! Find The SWEET SPOT! - 07/11/08 10:50 AM
I'm sick to death of hearing the news media. Since when are they experts in the real estate market, the stock market, or any other market except newsmaking perhaps.
The news pundits keep asking people like Donald Trump if the market has hit bottom. Donald keeps saying now is a good
(8 comments)
|
selling a home: How Much is Too Much Information - 07/11/08 08:11 AM
There's an interesting article on Inman News this morning about how many photos to use in a listing or a virtual tour. Research on one side of the debate believes that the more photos there are...the better. In the other corner is some research that says our brains can only absorb
(9 comments)
|
selling a home: Sumner County Statistics - January - June 2008 - 07/10/08 07:16 PM
Sumner County, Tennessee
Statistics for January – June 2008
Photo from the Library of Congress - Sumner Co. 1882
I represent buyers and sellers throughout most of the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace, including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham and Robertson Counties of Middle Tennessee. Jan Wood, Realtor®RE/MAX Elite109
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: "Easy to Show" -Music to my ears! - 07/10/08 04:48 PM
When I'm hunting down properties to show to buyers I love to see the words "Easy to Show" in the listing. Another good phrase is "Vacant-Show anytime". On the other hand, making showings difficult is a good way to keep your house from selling. How about these:Make Offers Contingent Upon View
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: 2 Dobbins Pike, Gallatin, TN ~ 7.94 Acres ~ Choice Residential Lot - 07/10/08 02:37 PM
Easy Virtual Flyers by Ubertor. Build your own in 3 minutes!
Virtual Tour of Lot #2 Dobbins Pike
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Using a Real Estate Agent or going at it alone? - 07/10/08 09:55 AM
The main reason that home owners decide to sell their homes themselves is to save the commission charged by a real estate agent. The commission rate varies, depending on which marketing package you choose. Weighing against that commission rate are the advantages that having an agent offers.
Advantages of using a
(9 comments)
|
selling a home: Sumner County Statistics - June 2007 as Compared to July 2008 - 07/09/08 05:51 PM
SUMNER COUNTY STATISTICS - JUNE 2007 COMPARED TO JULY 2008
Map of Sumner County Map - 1882 - from the Library of Congress I represent buyers and sellers throughout Middle Tennessee. Call me today! Jan Wood, Realtor®RE/MAX Elite109 Westpark Drive, Suite 100Brentwood, TN
(3 comments)
|
selling a home: Does your house have Curb Appeal? - 07/09/08 11:39 AM
People often focus on how to decorate and improve the interior of their homes to reflect their personal taste. They often overlook the possibilities for improving the exterior of their home - its curb appeal.
By making simple cosmetic changes to the overall visual appearance of your home's exterior and
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: 3 Ways FSBO's are Missing Out - 07/08/08 01:13 PM
I was talking to someone this afternoon who is trying to sell their home by themselves without an agent. She said that her main reason for doing this was that they couldn't afford any extra fees for Realtors. They owed too much on the home and were already behind on their
(3 comments)
|
selling a home: What Is A Realtor? - 07/07/08 02:31 PM
What is a Realtor?
In short, a Realtor represents someone else. This "someone else" in most business dealings is called the PRINCIPAL. In real estate a Realtor becomes a substitute for the principal; that is, he or she acts, speaks and listens for the principal. Once this interaction takes place an
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: 5 MISTAKES HOME SELLERS MAKE - 07/07/08 12:40 PM
5 MISTAKES HOME SELLERS MAKE
•1. ASKING TOO MUCH
The single biggest mistake folks make is setting their asking price too high. In today's down market homeowners need to price conservatively or they risk turning off potential buyers, says Michael Corbett, author of "Ready, Set, Sold." Figuring out how to
(6 comments)
|
selling a home: Optimism is the Key to Success - 07/07/08 11:41 AM
I just wanted to send a quick word of encouragement out to all of you homeowners trying to sell in a tough market. I know that sometimes the home doesn't sell as quickly as you may have hoped, but don't get discouraged!
For every property that is for sale,
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Staging Your Home - 07/06/08 12:39 AM
One of the great challenges to selling a home can be showing all of its space, decor and natural light potential. For example, every home has crowded closets and dead space. Sellers should be aware that areas such as these are easy to spruce-up with a little elbow grease and old-fashioned
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: "Marketing" for TODAY'S Sellers! - 07/04/08 07:24 PM
"LIST WITH ME & SEE YOUR HOME ON TV!"
As most real estate professionals in Baltimore County and Harford County Maryland are struggling to find clients, I am continuing to become busier than ever in the current real estate market! Maybe it is because I continue to "think outside the box" and do
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Well Maintained Home in Cherokee Bay - 07/02/08 01:14 PM
Come see this well kept, nearly 1700 sq ft rambler in Cherokee Bay! Huge master with walk in closet and bath. Hardwoods lead to french doors opening to the huge back deck with tons of privacy in the fully fenced back yard. Perfect spot for the summer entertaining! This home
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Real Estate Staging – Best Practices - 06/30/08 10:00 PM
By now, staging a home for sale has become a common practice by sellers and their real estate agents. And like many things in preparing a home to sell, you can either choose to do it yourself or hire one of the many professional stagers around. There are advantages to both.
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Small Maintenance Issues Make BIG Impressions - 06/28/08 07:16 PM
Mailboxes. In my community, they are supposed to be a certain color with a certain type of number on the side.
Driving through the community, you'll see top notch lawns, lovely homes and mailboxes that are falling apart, or just need a coat of paint. I took these pictures just driving
(10 comments)
|
selling a home: A Positive Moment in the Columbus Ohio Real Estate Market - 06/27/08 02:35 PM
The Columbus Board of Realtors reported this week that we are in a current upswing of sales, month over month. Sales statistics showed a nearly 16 percent increase in the number of solds in May 2008, compared with sales levels in April.
Buyers who understand that mortgage interest rates remain tempting and
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Louisville, KY Real Estate Sales Statistics - May 2008 - 06/26/08 09:12 PM
Here are the latest real estate statistics for homes sold in Louisville, KY. Frankly, May wasn't a stellar month. On average compared to last year at the same time, the total number of sales are down over 20%, and we have seen a reduction in the average list and sold prices.
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Agents compete together - Drive traffic to your open house! - 06/25/08 02:31 PM
A new way to conduct open houses
The goal in holding an open house is to attract potential buyers to your listing and get interested buyers to the home. We have tried a new method for attracting more buyers in one shot, really this works!
Hold a group open! As
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: When losing is good - 06/23/08 08:59 PM
I recently went on a "stranger" listing apt. Everything went fairly well, I felt prepared, we bonded, and I answered all their concerns they seemed very pleased. THey had invited 7 agents to "interveiw" and only 3 responded to schedule apts. They were planning on making their decision the next afternoon.
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Realistic Home Sales - 06/23/08 03:15 PM
Selling a Palm Beach home these days can be considered as something of an art form that requires among many other things patience, resolve and most importantly plenty of flexibility if a homeowner wants to get their property sold in an unstable real estate market.
Unfortunately, it is this flexibility aspect
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Years on Market Vs. Days on Market! No Excuses! - 06/21/08 11:52 AM
I just did a CMA presentation this morning for a potential home seller in the Atlanta area. Nothing has sold in the subdivision since last October. Even a recent agents mailing into the subdivision, had "0" Recent Sales on the post card. Well one of the recent comps I was surprised had
(32 comments)
|
selling a home: Are you succeeding in a buyer's market? - 06/21/08 01:32 AM
This was the topic of the day we spent with Rick Geha of Keller Williams Realty,
in an incredible class in Sacramento, CA. The title of the class was "Seller Mastery: Succeeding in a Buyer's Market - Getting Listings Sold & Keeping Sellers Happy"; a Keller Williams University class taught
(6 comments)
|
selling a home: 17615 Nassau Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045 2 Bedroom condo for sale - 06/20/08 05:01 PM
You can find great local Brookfield, Wisconsin real estate information on Localism.com April Hayden-Munson Realtor, Southeastern Wisconsin is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.
Serving all of your Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Needs. To view
(7 comments)
|
selling a home: Tooting my own horn - it's mine to toot. - 06/19/08 01:50 PM
Tulsa Business Journal published its annual "Tulsa's Top Residential Real Estate Agents" list in the June 9th edition. I am proud to say that out of 4,111 members of the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, I ranked number 72 for 2007! The list is compiled each year for individual agents based on
(18 comments)
|
selling a home: Broker Exam: Legal Memorandum LI-10 (When is a commission due?) - 06/18/08 08:03 PM
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/cnsl/rebcommdue.html
The above link is to the New York Dept of State's Legal Memorandum (LI10) entitled, "Defining When A Real Estate Broker's Commission Is Due."
Being a Realtor, I have a keen pecuniary interest in learning what the Counsel's Office has to say on the matter because I work very hard
(10 comments)
|
selling a home: Using A Realtor To Sell Your Home - 06/17/08 09:52 AM
When you're trying to sell your home, remember there is more to selling a home than putting a sign in the yard and crossing your fingers.
I am asked all the time if selling your own home is a better way to sell it. I am here to tell you, no.
(3 comments)
|
selling a home: Pricing a home low enough to draw "on-the-fence" buyers out of the woodwork - 06/16/08 10:12 AM
We have heard it over and over again about overpricing a home will result in an unsold home, taking a long time to sell, and reducing the price, over and over again. every article I have read mentions "price reductions" as a necessary solution. And that sellers need to be priced somewhere in the
(7 comments)
|
selling a home: The Home Needs A Lot of Work? GOOD! What an Opportunity! - 06/14/08 07:45 PM
If there ever was one thing that dissuades people from purchasing a home it would be the necessity to perform a multitude of repairs. After all, who wants to purchase a home and then invest tons of money into repairing the property as well as making the requisite time commitment that
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Market Value Basics - 06/14/08 07:40 PM
Setting the right price for a property is important whether you are planning to sell or buy a home. Only by knowing the right market value can you judge the right price for a home. Most people do not understand what market value is and end up selling their homes
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Sussex, Wisconsin. A focal point, great environment, and tranquil living! - 06/13/08 10:24 PM
Traveling east of the Town of Merton, and the Town of Lisbon, and north of the Town of Pewaukee is a place rich in history, and is one of the best kept secrets in waukesha County. This place is known as the Village of Sussex.
For years Sussex was a quiet
(6 comments)
|
selling a home: SELLERS BEWARE - 06/10/08 10:00 AM
It seems that since the market has shifted to a buyer's market there are a lot of buyers looking for a real deal and there is so much inventory they jump from showing to showing.
This is having an adverse effect on sellers because so many buyers are not committed to
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Why Sell My Home Now? - 06/09/08 09:52 AM
Many homeowners look at the Real Estate market today and wonder if they should just sit tight and wait until the market gets better or if they should sell their homes now. Here are some things you will want to consider when making this decision:
-Do I have Equity in my
(1 comments)
|
selling a home: How can an e-PRO help me? - 06/08/08 03:23 PM
What is an e-PRO-- and why should you use one?
A short guide for the Internet consumer
When you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Yuck...I have mold!!! Part II - 06/06/08 06:31 PM
Saving the World from Ordinary Service! TM
Who should do the cleanup?If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet, you can probably handle the job yourself. However:If there has been a lot of water damage, and/or mold growth covers more than 10 square feet, consult the EPA's
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Yuck...I have Mold!!!! Part I - 06/06/08 06:25 PM
EWWWW...Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: What is asbestos? - 06/06/08 06:13 PM
What is asbestos?Asbestos is a mineral fiber. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How can asbestos affect my health?From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Buyers...something to consider with buying a FSBO :) - 06/06/08 05:54 PM
As a buyer, do you think that for sale by owner real estate is worth it? In other words, would you purchase a home that is for sale by owner? In most cases, this will not affect you too much if you have an agent working on your side. But
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: DeKalb County Georgia is On the Toilet! - 06/05/08 11:40 PM
DeKalb County Georgia is taking a proactive stance to require new water conserving toilets be installed in all homes in DeKalb County that are for sale have new toilets installed that conserve water. It is called "DeKalb County Inefficient Plumbing Fixtures Replacement Plan" It is part DeKalb County's approach to dealing with
(6 comments)
|
selling a home: 11 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Home Ready To Show - 06/05/08 05:41 PM
We work with a lot of buyers so naturally we get a first hand look at a lot of homes. Some of the homes we see make me want to send a sympathy card to the Realtor who has the listing.As Realtors, it's our job to make sure a home is
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Renovating to Get an Edge -- Tips to Keep in Mind - 06/05/08 04:01 PM
Sellers are going to great lengths these days to get an edge in the market. They’re now competing with homeowners doing short sales and banks selling foreclosed properties. So what’s a seller to do?
For a complete list of tips on how to sell in a slower market, check out
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Relocation Information - 06/05/08 11:59 AM
If you're in the early stages of relocating to a new community you probably have many questions. It can be hard to know where to begin. That's why I've compiled a short list of tips that can help you remember key steps to a successful relocation.
Start Early While time constraints
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Homesellers are tired of it and so are - 06/04/08 04:10 PM
Are you a homeseller who is trying to sell in a buyer's market? Then Real estate agents want to talk to you. Realtors, like myself, try to find homes where they are stil owner-occupied. You might be able to put your property at a little more than market value because you
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Looking for a Web Site With All the Real Estate Listings? - 06/03/08 08:45 AM
While driving around you found a home for sale that you really liked, but couldn't find it on REALTOR.COM or on a third party web sites. The reason why you can't find the home is the large brokerages what you to see only their listings, not their competitors, so they have
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Are These Now the Three Most Important Words in Real Estate? - 06/02/08 01:38 AM
Remember when the first time you heard, "the three most important words in real estate are Location, Location, Location"? I do, probably because I was young and had to stop and think about it for a while. I've used that adage infrequently throughout my career, and it's usually been in reponse to a
(66 comments)
|
selling a home: Your Home as a Product...How Do You Sell Your Product? - 06/01/08 04:04 PM
Your Home as a Product...How Do You Sell Your Product?
Home, your home. It conjures up images of good times, familiar aromas, memory upon countless memory. But let's stop for a moment. When you think of your home, this is your thought. The average homebuyer does not quite think
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Preparing a Home for Sale in a Buyer's Market - 06/01/08 02:56 PM
Many parts of Alberta are experiencing what is known as a buyer's market, which in simple terms means that there are more properties available than there are buyers willing or able to purchase them. A seller in this type of market has their work cut out for them. They are faced
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Transferring to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Area? New Construction home! - 05/31/08 05:48 PM
Looking for a new home in the Milwaukee area? This Custom built Sprawling Ranch with full walk out basement is now available for a steal!! Price reduced to $725,000!!
Conveniently located 25 minutes from downtown, away from all the hectic pace --
The location is perfect being in the town
(12 comments)
|
selling a home: Builders Model Reduced to an unbelievable $730,000 - 05/31/08 05:41 PM
Rear View of hilltop setting.Front view of home.
Custom built Sprawling Ranch with full walk out basement is now available for a steal!!
The location is perfect being in the town of Waukesha... LOW town of Waukesha taxes can save you thousands yearly!!
This extended Country L-shaped ranch with
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: 7357 N 95th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin New Construction - 05/31/08 03:38 PM
New Listing! New Construction 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 bath Colonial for $285,900
Interior is almost complete, driveway is coming soon.
Beautiful kitchen with center island. Large eating area with patio leading to back yard.
Wisconsin Energy Star and Greenbuilt home presented by Tim O'Brien Homes! This saltbox boasts
(1 comments)
|
selling a home: 9076 Brandybrook Trail, Brown Deer, Wisconsin New Construction - 05/31/08 03:30 PM
Brown Deer Wisconsin New Construction Home. Finished and ready for you to move in!
This beautiful colonial is getting is almost done!
4 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths $279,900
Example of style and color of kitchen cabinetry.
Great saltbox with an open Kitchen concept & center
(1 comments)
|
selling a home: 7369 N 95th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin New Construction - 05/31/08 03:26 PM
New Listing! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch under construction. Due to be finished in a few weeks. $269,900
Tim O'Brien Homes proudly presents this Wisconsin Energy Star and Greenbuilt Certified open concept split Bedroom Ranch. Owner's Suite complete with his and her Walk in closets, private bath, and
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Free Guides for Home Buyers and Sellers in the Las Vegas / Henderson, NV Area - 05/30/08 06:00 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
As a Licensed Real Estate Professional here in the Las Vegas / Henderson, NV area, it is my job to offer the most information possible regarding the local real estate market and all of the aspects associated with it. In the spirit of the information age, I
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Always a bridesmaid NEVER the bride - 05/30/08 04:36 PM
I did something couple of days ago that I have never done before as a Realtor - actually two things... here's my story.
Lee and I were away for a few days on lovely Siesta Keys in Fl for the holiday this week with very dear friends of ours from Toronto.
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: ATTENTION BUYERS! New Listing in River Plantation, Nashville, TN - 05/30/08 12:51 PM
Townhouse located in River Plantation, Nashville, Tennessee 37221
839 General George Patton Drive
Bellevue Area - 1850 Square Feet - 3 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 Baths - Call Me Today!
I represent buyers and sellers throughout most of the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace, including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham and Robertson
(5 comments)
|
selling a home: River Plantation Townhouse - Nashville, TN ~~ NEW LISTING - 05/30/08 09:33 AM
Easy Virtual Flyers by Ubertor. Build your own in 3 minutes!
I represent buyers and sellers throughout most of the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace, including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham and Robertson Counties of Middle Tennessee. Jan Wood, Realtor®RE/MAX Elite109 Westpark Drive, Suite 100Brentwood, TN 37027Office: (615) 661-4400Cell:
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Work with a REALTOR - 05/28/08 07:47 PM
If you are currently in the market for your first home, you may be interested in how a REALTOR can help you. You are about to make a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like you make sound, informed decisions.
Here
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Find out why your mortgage company has either reduced or froze you Home Line Equity - 05/28/08 04:09 PM
Across the board the lending industry has reduced or froze existing home line equity accounts. Read this link and find out why.
http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/markets/marketfeatures/10418571.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA
Susan Buhr
PDS Real Estate
Visit PDS Real Estate website to conduct your own home search.
www.pds-realestate.com
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Free Tools For Buyers and Sellers - 05/28/08 10:40 AM
(3 comments)
|
selling a home: Stage your home to Sell your home! - 05/22/08 02:31 PM
I can't help but feel the need to discuss the importancy and validity in staging a home that is on the market to be sold. There is some skepticism by those that feel it is too much money and is it worth it. I even as a designer wondered could this
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: Fairvue Plantation - Home For Sale - 05/22/08 11:09 AM
Easy Virtual Flyers by Ubertor. Build your own in 3 minutes!
CALL ME TODAY FOR A PRIVATE TOUR OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL HOME. I represent buyers and sellers throughout most of the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace, including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham and Robertson Counties of Middle Tennessee.
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: REAL ESTATE LISTINGS IN PORTLAND, TN - 118 Buena Vista - 05/22/08 10:48 AM
Easy Virtual Flyers by Ubertor. Build your own in 3 minutes!
I represent buyers and sellers throughout most of the Nashville, Tennessee marketplace, including Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham and Robertson Counties of Middle Tennessee. Jan Wood, Realtor®RE/MAX Elite109 Westpark Drive, Suite 100Brentwood, TN 37027Office: (615) 661-4400Cell:
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Milwaukee Real Estate Market expected to Rebound in 2nd half of 2008! - 05/20/08 05:38 PM
Great news was announced on Thursday May 15th. The Chief Economist for NAR (the National Association of Realtors), Lawrence Yun, predicts that home sales and prices in Milwaukee .... and most of the country..... are in a position to improve in the second half of this year.
Key points talked about
(4 comments)
|
selling a home: Free Credit Report - 05/20/08 11:26 AM
How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report
It is easy, just follow these simple steps:
Choose one of the following methods listed below: online, by mail or over the telephone.
1.) To order online, visit http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ and fill in the information online.
2.) To order by mail, you can complete the Annual
(2 comments)
|
selling a home: The 4, no, make that 5 P’s of Marketing Your Lake Zurich Area Home - 05/20/08 09:25 AM
As a real estate marketer, I strive to create a marketing mix that will showcase your home to create the highest perceived value, reach the widest possible audience and generate the largest buyer response.
Traditionally, the 4 P's of marketing are:
PRODUCT
The product is, obviously, your house. The number of
(6 comments)
|
selling a home: HGTV ruined my life - 05/19/08 10:36 PM
HGTV is the devil. Okay, that might be a little harsh ;)
As a real estate professional I find it interesting how HGTV (and other home and DIY networks) has really changed the way Buyers and Sellers see the home buying and selling processes. At just about any time of day we can
(15 comments)
|
selling a home: Selling Your Home in Hoover Alabama - Finish the "Honey Do" List - 05/19/08 03:52 PM
So you're thinking about selling your home. It's time to sit down and make a list of all those things that need to be done around the house. Houses ARE selling in Hoover and the Greater Birmingham area, but it is currently a buyer's market and the NEW owner is NOT
(0 comments)
|
selling a home: Why Every Seller Should Get a Home Inspection Before Being Listed - 05/19/08 01:26 PM
Get a Home Inspection Before Listing Your Property!!!
I recently worked with a seller who had her home for sale by owner. She sold it! Her buyer requested a home inspection which is where the deal went sour. The inspection showed that something was wrong with the vapor barrier underneath
(0 comments)
|