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Recently, the Houston Chronicle contacted me and wanted to do an article my company, Redesign Etc. and how professional home staging can help sell your home faster. It was featured on the front page of Chron.com, and in the Business section under Money Makers in The Houston Chronicle newspaper. 
TEAMWORK IS KEY IN HASSLE-FREE HOMEBUYING
In buyer’s markets, it is especially important to pull out all the stops and make your home stand out among the sea of inventory on the market. Ask yourself why a buyer would choose your home over all the other homes for sale.
Poor Condition of Your Home
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Need to sell your home? Want to spruce it up beforehand to get the best price possible? Below are some tips that help the look. Add some advice on what has worked and what has not for you.- Fresh Coat of Paint - Nothing looks newer than a fresh coat of … (0 comments)
I see many posts about listing prices and overpriced houses with pricing driven by sellers. It makes me think of the discussions we have in our office about our potential clients. That discussion centers on Price vs Cost. In some industries, this is a common discussion for sales folks.
Houston, we don't have a housing problem.
CONSUMER UPDATE: Last night I'm winding up my day and I get a call from my electrician (known to me as "my sparky") telling me I have a live line gas feed into the dining room ceiling fixture but better yet, along with the live line I also have cloth wiring … (3 comments)
The available inventory in the Shoreview housing market continues to trend down. While pending sales are up, I would attribute less homes for sale to not only fewer new listings, but some expired and cancelled listings not going back on the market. Consensus in the mortgage industry is that the 30 … (0 comments)
As we progress in 2008 there are two weaknesses that need to be addressed in our housing market by the real estate agent. Simply put there are too many homes for sale and fewer mortgage products. This reality can be addressed by strengthening each weakness at the same time.
As I was setting appointments to show homes the other day I had to leave messages on several agents' voicemails. No big deal as most returned my call within 30 minutes and got the appointment set. However one agent didn't return my phone call.
The numbers don't lie when it comes to production and when it comes to choosing someone to handle one of the biggest transactions of your life you want to be sure you choose wisely. Below are the top ranked Real Estate Bokerages in Boca Raton for the past 12 months. When choosing a company … (0 comments)
Why Advertising Won't Work
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)
I always find it difficult to ask a home owner for permission to use the "BEFORE" pictures in my portfolio. I have used (I think) every approach possible. But they are always against the idea of publicly revealing their "BEFORE" pics. So... any advice? It seems all potential clients (justifiably) want to see the before … (23 comments)
WWW.VACATIONLANDPROPERTY.COM
These days a website is an essential part of doing business in the real estate industry. It's no longer a luxury. 80% of home buyers consult the web first. 
I think one of the easiest things to do to increase the curb appeal of your home is to paint it. Have you ever looked at an old car and see the paint is all chipped and primer is showing all over? What do you think of that car and the … (5 comments)
American Classic Homes, Inc. and the David Endres Realty Group will become Homes of Westchester.
JP Endres and I have decided on a name for our joint venture. Homes of Westchester, it has been approved by the department of State and we just have to file the corporate paper work … (7 comments)
STOP PAYING RENT... Looking to buy that first home, why keep paying rent and throwing your money down the drain. Start building equity into a home that will be yours. Let our team of agents show you how you can move into a new townhome for less than your paying in … (0 comments)
There are many Realtors who are encouraging the use of independent real estate appraisals to their prospective sellers. In todays market you see a lot of sellers who are willing to list their properties with Realtors but are unwilling to take their advice as to what price to market it at. … (0 comments)
Today our office enjoyed a visit from a professional productivity coach named Vaughn Loudenback. He covered a very methodical and well organized course outline including key questions we must ask ourselves, how we learn and retain information (and how our prospects learn and retain information about us), how we communicate most … (1 comments)
If you are thinking of selling your home this year, you probably are wondering if it will be worth waiting until later. You could be right. But, if you MUST sell your home now, there are some simple things that you can do to improve your chances of selling, AND your … (0 comments)
Selling a home or land in Sequim or Port Angeles in the current market conditions is no small challenge. Many sellers are reaching the emotional and financial exhaustion point, because they are NOT connecting with prospective buyers. 
Understanding what is important to a buyer can provide insights for the marketing of a home for sale.
There's so many people out there "sitting on the fence" waiting for that special sign - "that we've hit bottom" and it appears that it has to be in the newspaper or on TV. I really don't understand it: Rates are close to an all time low and sellers are offering all kinds of incentives … (7 comments)
We Live in an Amazing Country and an Amazing Destination
Ok all this talk about a mortgage rescue what does it really mean? Someone help me out here can money save distressed homeowners? Well I guess there are some who may have lost jobs or downsized but lets take a look at a bigger picture. This country is driven by debt … (2 comments)
Hi Everyone,
Currently, there are 222 single-family homes and 40 condos and town homes for sale in Miami Shores. Year-to-date 53 homes and 5 condos/town homes have been sold. In June 2008, 10 homes sold but no condos or town homes.
Single Family Homes. The median list price is $485,000. The average list … (1 comments)
Everyone sells something!
Check out this short sweet video by Elizabeth Weintraub on how to prepare your home to sell. Elizabeth has a lot of very good points and she is one of my favorite bloggers. After seeing the video check out her other topics, her site is a great resource for all things … (0 comments)
There is
the classic question pair:
There is a growing trend with brokers and part timers; at least in the Southeast and we are hearing this is happening on a national level.
We hear the same thing day in, and day out.....staging is expensive, and I think I'm going to lower my price!! It is so frustrating hearing this comment from homeowners, and agents. People don't realize the psychological effect that staging has on a potential buyer. A buyer needs to visualize themselves … (1 comments)
A lot of Allanta real estate agents lose business everyday by not knowing what to say on the phone. Their conversation foretells what working a deal will really be like. Their intentions may be good by trying to protect the interests of the seller, but the way in which they deliver the … (35 comments)
The ad below ran in the Hopkinton Independent on July 10 and as of this coming Tuesday changes that have been in the works for what seems like forever now will finally be official. We have had such great feedback from this ad and I cannot wait to share with you … (2 comments)
In my post below about the Woodbridge properties, I had friend say "What does REO mean? I'd like to know!" And it dawned on me just HOW MUCH I have learned about these properties in such a short amount of time. So for her, I figured I would make my best … (0 comments)
I tend to go on two or three listing appointments each week, some weeks more, some less. There is a common discussion taking place at each home, and it goes something like this...."You want me to price it at what? You got to be kidding me! I don't need you to sell it at that … (6 comments)
We were asked a little over three weeks ago to go in to a house which had been listed for over 90 days without selling and do what we term as our "blossom" package. Basically that includes 2 hours of our time and a set amount of merchandise - and we … (4 comments)
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In 1994 I was visiting friends in Orange County California and they were experiencing some real estate woes of their own. At the time Orange County was heading into bankruptcy, the real estate values were plunging much as they are now. Peoples position at the time was similar to that of so … (2 comments)
I have a lot of great competitors in my area. My area that I recruit for is Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Most of my competitors THAT I KNOW are fun, honest and hard working. There are still little rivalries between our companies, but nothing much pointing myself against them or vice … (7 comments)
Every penny counts. Especially in today's market. That is why homeowners think that selling their home themselves would be a great idea. A real cost saver. After all, it only takes a For Sale sign from the local dollar store. 
The process on real estate short-selling varies from one State to the other. However, the purpose of the short sale for the agents that is in the real estate business is to be able to sell the properties incurred to the reasonable amount of the homes to gain some ample amount … (0 comments)
How to prepare my Parker Colorado
Home for Sale? Four Quick tips to help sell your home fast.
When you decide to sell your Parker Colorado real estate
there is more than just calling a Realtor to getting it sold. I'm going to give
you the main things that must … (0 comments)
Everyday I have the same routine for checking and calling on expired listings. I have tried everything under the sun but the most effective method for me is reaching out and touching someone.
Deep Dish? or Thin Crust? What ever your taste Chicago has some of the best pizza in the world here are just a few of the many pizza restaurants we have in the Chicagoland area. 
Today's buyers when they are looking for a real estate agent are apt to see many combinations of letters after agents names. Not many people actually know what these various initials mean or how to use them to help pick the agent that can best serve their needs. If you are over … (4 comments)
The Rothesay and Quispamsis real estate market bosted the highest average home price in the first quarter of 2008. This years first quarter had an average price fo $213,487, up 3% for last years first quarter price of $207,332.
Whether your in the home or on the phone with a seller or potential prospect of his or her property you are selling. It's actually "selling the seller" as far as real estate goes, sounds kind of weird but nevertheless its still a sale. What are we selling? Peace of mind, … (0 comments)
NEED TO SELL?
I love it when I hear that something sells itself or almost sells it. I find it quite amusing.
So, Mr. & Mrs. Seller, your house has been on the market for 4 months now with nary a nibble. You know it's priced too high but you just can't go any lower (you can, but you won't). No worries, you can just rent it out until the market bounces back. … (6 comments)
Come see this 3 Bed, 2 Bath home in Cherokee Bay. Large back yard with deck. This home is just blocks away from the huge lakefront community park, boat launch, cabana, playground & sports courts. Lake is stocked w/fish 2x per year & is a great added bonus! Come see … (0 comments)
as we all know, ...When it comes to buying real estate, Patience, prudence, insight, educated decision making and a little luck can present you with promising opportunities.
as we all know, ...When it comes to buying real estate, Patience, prudence, insight, educated decision making and a little luck can present you with promising opportunities.
as we all know, ...When it comes to buying real estate, Patience, prudence, insight, educated decision making and a little luck can present you with promising opportunities.
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate in Southeastwen Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, … (0 comments)
I love my perennial garden. Watching plants bloom and grow is a perpetual blessing in my life. It is also a perpetual challenge.
Alright, we have had a SLOW start to our selling season, but thankfully can report we are now cruising! I have activity on most of my listings and have picked up buyers as well. Alleluiah.
Many of us, who are contemplating buying or selling real estate, are trying to predict the real estate market and reduce our risk of making a bad financial decision. A question is usually asked, "Is now a good time to buy or sell real estate, especially a residence?" Those wanting to buy … (0 comments)
I am growing my business but I want more. I want to be #1. I want to be #1 in my town, county and region, But at what cost? Do I want to sacrifice my commitment to my clients, to my friends or to my family? Of course I don't. In … (4 comments)
All three of these houses were on the market last summer. 
I love hosting Open Houses.
If a home has never had an Open House, I like to invite in the neighbours. You know they have been curious about the house - what it looks like inside, what is the selling price, what kind of things do the current owners have. I … (3 comments)
By Ron Barnes
Pensacola Beach, Florida Real Estate