selling a home: The Wedding Invitation - 08/14/08 09:35 PM
Parents generally are overprotective when it comes to their Children. Especially when we Know in our heart of hearts that something just isn't right with their prospective mates. In this Mother's case, her suspicions have been confirmed for ALL to see. The upcoming Holiday Season is sure to be Interesting.
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selling a home: Another Take-- There's No Place Like Home Because Home is Where the Heart Is - 08/14/08 01:18 PM
Home is Where the Heart Is... There's No Place Like Home...
How many of you remember the song by John Denver… “Take Me Home Country Roads”
"Almost Heaven… West Virginia… Country roads, take me home, To the Place I belong, West Virginia, Mountain Momma, Take Me Home, Country Roads”
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selling a home: Even Now... There's No Place Like Home Because Home Is Where the Heart Is! - 08/14/08 12:22 PM
Home is Where the Heart Is... There's No Place Like Home...
How many of you remember the song by John Denver… “Take Me Home Country Roads”
"Almost Heaven… West Virginia… Country roads, take me home, To the Place I belong, West Virginia, Mountain Momma, Take Me Home, Country Roads”
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selling a home: The Questions Sellers Must Ask During a Listing Presentation - 08/13/08 12:05 AM
This evening I was showing one of our listings and the prospective buyer after deciding they are interested in my listing, started asking me about selling their current home. They had their home on the market previously with another agent for 6 months and felt they had made a mistake. They … (7 comments)
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selling a home: The Emotional Side Of Buying Or Selling A Home - 08/12/08 04:25 PM
It is a fact that the less frequent the purchase or sale, the higher the anxiety level. Buying or Selling A Home ranks high on the list of transactions that will leave the strongest with frazzled nerves.
Imagine going into a store to buy a dress or pair of pants. This is … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Phoenix Real Estate, No more Mr. Nice Guy? - 08/12/08 11:18 AM
In the extremely competitive real estate market that is gripping the nation, and particularly the greater Phoenix area, should your agent be a nice guy?
Let me explain. First of all, should your real estate agent be a "nice"guy? (or gal, I know!) Well, whether you are selling or buying, what … (0 comments)
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selling a home: 2218 Red Bank Circle Sevierville,TN 37876 - 08/11/08 05:44 PM
2911 Essary Rd Suite 100
Knoxville,TN 37918 865-357-7070
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selling a home: BALTIMORE COUNTY - PERRY HALL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 8/17/08 - 1PM - 3PM - 5310 Myers Orchard Way - 08/10/08 08:34 PM
OPEN SUNDAY 8/17/08 FROM 1PM - 3PMTRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALLINTRODUCING 5310 MYERS ORCHARD WAYSINGLE FAMILY HOME IN BALTIMORE COUNTYMLS #BC6830282BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLANDPERRY HALL, MD (21128)
OFFERED AT $475,000
DESCRIPTION: TRUE LUXURY LIVING IN PERRY HALL! This Amazing Home Has Over 4000+ Finished Square Feet with over $65,000 in Upgrades and Many … (1 comments)
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selling a home: Want to know 3 ways to guarantee the sale of your home? - 08/10/08 10:50 AM
#1 - Price it right...
Every seller obviously wants to get the most money for their home. Ironically, the best way to do this is NOT to overprice just to test the market; especially in todays market. A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interest before even … (3 comments)
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selling a home: Be an Active Seller: Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Tips - 08/08/08 09:02 PM
I will start this post off with saying I don't want people to
think I am a lazy agent. I don't expect my clients to do my work for me
whatsoever. However there are many things that seller's might not
realize they can help with or be … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Google Maps Street View has come to Sacramento - 08/08/08 10:55 AM
This is so cool! I remember when Google Maps Street Views were launched in other parts of the country, but now Street Views has come to Sacramento and Elk Grove!
Street Views allows you to go to a particular street and see a 360 degree street view of any particular street … (4 comments)
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selling a home: Digital TV - 08/07/08 11:30 AM
Digital TV Is Coming
Before you buy a new television, you should know broadcasters will switch from analog to digital broadcasting on February 17, 2009. TVs that receive free programming with a roof-top antenna or rabbit ears will require a digital-to-analog converter box or users will need to switch to cable … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Selling a Home - 08/06/08 02:11 PM
Here are some helpful tips to think about before putting your home on the market.
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Buying A Home - 08/06/08 01:37 PM
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selling a home: When Selling Your Home, Be Prepared For Today's Negotiations - 08/05/08 10:36 PM
Hello, Happy Seller. You finally have a contract offer in your hand. Before you take a closer look at it, you know you're on your way to Selling your beautiful, price-perfect Home in Richardson. This is it, right? Maybe. After discovering the offer's nearly 20% less than Market price, you start … (9 comments)
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selling a home: Bay View Chill on the Hill - Join the fun in August! - 08/05/08 04:40 PM
The Bay View Neighborhood Association hosts the "Neighbor of the Night" competition. The Neighbor of the Night is crowned King and/or Queen of the Hill and are provided with special accommodations. (Seating in the Miller Chill VIP tent area for one)
Tuesday evenings, join the neighbors at the … (2 comments)
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selling a home: Single and Selling Your First Home! - 08/04/08 11:43 PM
Ok, you thought buying your first home as a Single Homeowner was stressful, now you want to sell it. So where do you begin with all those thoughts running through your mind. When it's time to finally sell your largest investment, many sellers are filled with questions and doubt. For Singles … (1 comments)
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selling a home: Organizing your fridge, tips for home sellers and everyone else - 08/04/08 10:34 AM
Ok, I admit it cleaning and organizing your fridge is a weird topic. However I have shown homes to many many buyers and almost every one of them looks inside the fridge if there is one. The impression is a lasting one, it says so much about the way the home the … (2 comments)
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selling a home: The Capital Gains Exclusion For Primary Residence Allocated to Nonqualified Use Is Going ... Going ... Gone! - 08/03/08 05:22 AM
First, don't get too excited. This does not apply to you if you lived in your primary home since the day you bought it and have never rented it out. The loss of the $250,000/$500,000 Capital Gains Exclusion applies to properties that have been used as both a primary home and … (6 comments)
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selling a home: Attention First Time Buyers - NEW Deadline of October 1st! Don't lose money! - 08/02/08 05:20 PM
The new housing package signed by President Bush this past week is changing real estate financing. If you are depending on a seller contribution to help you with closing costs and/or down payment the time to buy a home is NOW!
The new package also allows for a $7,500 tax credit … (2 comments)
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selling a home: Home Sellers: You Only Get One Chance... - 08/01/08 04:08 PM
You know what they say...
"You only get one chance to make a first impression."
We've all heard that before, and it's hardly news.
In fact, much of the time, it's not even that important. For instance, we've all met people we weren't particularly impressed with on our first meeting, but … (0 comments)
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selling a home: The Open House of the Century: Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate Homes - 08/01/08 11:30 AM
With all the new technologies: I-Whatchagizmos®, Netbooks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook, and internet every-which-way you go, the open house of today can be dramatically different than the open house ten years ago. In the same way ten years from now we will all probably have a chuckle at the "old" stuff we thought was … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Told a Tempe Seller, you may want to get your house on the market today! - 08/01/08 02:37 AM
It's 10:00pm today and I'm talking with a homeowner in Tempe, Arizona that was thinking of selling one of his homes. I told him, if you want $250,000 you're probably going to fetch $265,000. Just get it out there today!
It's not a short sale!!!! - With down payment assistance … (2 comments)
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selling a home: SELLER'S REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST (SRS) - 07/31/08 08:56 AM
This week, I completed a course for the Seller's Representative Specialist designation. In our ever changing market it's great to have a resource specifically designed to aide agents with sellers. It was taught by Marcie Roggow who also teaches some of the CRS classes and was full of useful information.
If … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Down Payment Assistance is Going Away! - 07/30/08 10:06 PM
The President just signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and private down payment assistance (DPA) programs will no longer be available.
What does this mean to you?
If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a home with little or no money down, the deadline to find … (0 comments)
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selling a home: YOU'VE CLOSED ON A HOME PURCHASE. WHAT DO YOU KEEP? - 07/30/08 10:50 AM
Often when I meet with a home seller and ask for specific documents, I find they threw some or all out after closing. I personally have kept the paperwork on every house I've purchased even if I don't own it anymore. Below is a list of what the home buyer should … (2 comments)
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selling a home: Need Some Ideas on an Overpriced Listing - 07/28/08 09:49 PM
OK folks...need some help and ideas. Listing is $50k over our recommended listing price. We have tried a number of things with the seller, from showing comps to actually taking them out to look at other homes on the market.
They just keep saying "our home is nicer that those priced … (9 comments)
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selling a home: The Sweet Scent of a Sale - 07/28/08 08:51 PM
We've all walked through a Home where Smoke & Pet Odors, Rancid Hampers, Musty Carpet, and even some cooking smells have extremely limited our stay. Once you get it in your head that nothing's crawling on you, You start feeling like you need a bath and become so distracted, it's hard to keep up … (7 comments)
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selling a home: Just Because You Need a Break in Your Day - 07/26/08 10:05 PM
We all get in a hurry from time to time. Slow down. Don't let this happen to you.
For The 2007 Women Drivers Award 10th Place Goes to:9th Place Goes To:8th Place Goes To:7th Place Goes To:6th Place Goes To:5th Place Goes To:4th Place Goes To:The Bronze Medal Winner:The Silver … (12 comments)
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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. … (2 comments)
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selling a home: Home For Sale: Your First Business in Eau Claire Wisconsin - 07/25/08 12:30 PM
Many of you have never owned your own business. Maybe you have no business training whatsoever. You might not even realize that when you are selling your home you are basically turning your home into a business. You are transforming your front yard into a store front and the product … (0 comments)
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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)
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selling a home: Turning Other's Negatives into Your Positives - 07/25/08 01:41 AM
Everyday something happens that can cause your Clients time, convenience, or money. It's in those moments that opportunity presents itself for You to become Memorable and "Referral" worthy.
Recently, stamps increased from .41 cents to .42 cents. As usual, people are not too thrilled to stand in the postal lines for a … (11 comments)
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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 … (12 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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 … (3 comments)
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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 … (9 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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. Patio and … (0 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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selling a home: Steal Estate - 07/16/08 02:18 AM
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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)
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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)
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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 … (6 comments)
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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 … (87 comments)
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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 … (31 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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selling a home: How Can A REALTOR help? - 07/13/08 10:51 AM
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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selling a home: How to Get Every Dollar You Deserve ... by Getting the Full Value For Your House! - 07/06/08 12:39 AM
The ability to reap additional profits on the sale of your property can be accomplished easily enough if you make the right improvements. Many changes can provide the prospective buyer with enhanced feelings about your home. Feelings of more space, more light, more rooms, more closet space, greater privacy, warmth and … (4 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 … (3 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 local association, I ranked number 72 for 2007! The list is compiled each year for individual agents based on sales (total closed … (20 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 Mold … (0 comments)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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