selling: Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information. - 06/01/08 10:37 PM
Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information.
If your thinking about selling your home, you should consider using the services of a real estate broker or agent. Before you sign a listing contract you should do your homework and be fully informed about your choices.Interview several real estate … (0 comments)
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selling: What are you, or can you, be waiting for? It is a great time to buy a home! - 06/01/08 01:44 PM
It was just a bit ago when someone asked me if I had time to help them with purchasing a home. My reply "I always did have time, and I always will have time. 'What are tou waiting for?' I asked them."
They went on for a bit and I simply … (8 comments)
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selling: Sales Rebound as Prices Fall… - 06/01/08 12:06 AM
That was the headline of the Orange County Register on Tuesday, May 20th 2008. The accompanying photo was a very crowded entry to an open house. What's happening? The bottom of this market is approaching, that's what. This is exactly what was reported in this newsletter last month. Prices have gone … (0 comments)
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selling: Reasons For Ordering An Appraisal - 05/31/08 05:19 PM
The most common intended user and use of an appraisal is a lender making a mortgage lending decision, however here are more reasons to obtain an appraisal report from a qualified appraiser:
obtain a loan or mortgage.
establish the replacement cost of insurance.
grieve or challenge real estate property taxes.
settle an estate or property interest.
assist … (0 comments)
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selling: It is almost time for Summerfest: The World's largest outdoor music festival - 05/31/08 05:00 PM
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selling: Plenty of Positive Market News Today - 05/30/08 10:08 AM
Hungry for a little good real estate news? Leon d'Ancona, president of IMS Inc., has something to cheer you up.D'Ancona, who provides real estate information to the industry, has set up a Web site that lists 2,319 markets in the United States where homes are selling well. For instance, Loganville, Ga., … (1 comments)
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selling: Corections in the Calgary Real Estate Market - 05/29/08 09:57 PM
Some corrections in the Calgary real estate market were necessary.
Average home prices doubled in 2006. That overshooting is being adjusted for now.
On top of that we are facing an enormous increase of the oil prices.
This should remind us that location is becoming more importanat than ever. Consequently, markets … (0 comments)
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selling: Long Term Real Estate Value - 05/29/08 09:37 PM
What is determining the value of real estate in the long run?
It is definitely the location, but also the underlying economic sound foundation of a region and/ or city.
Calgary's market remains strong in spite of the amount of listings currently increasing day by day. When supply exceeds demand that … (0 comments)
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selling: Canadian Real Estate over all Performance - 05/29/08 09:35 PM
Canadian real estate has performed very well. Prices in Vancouver literally exploded and are now slowly going down. Everybody was buying into the olympic "gold rush".
A look at Vancouver's history shows that the market underwent some serious corrections in the past - for instance after the expo.
The majority of … (0 comments)
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selling: Canadian Real Estate - 05/29/08 09:32 PM
Canadian real estate has done very well in the last decades.
A lot of people think that this is it, the market is about to bust. A look at other real estate markets shows that as long as a location is in demand prices will still continue to go up - … (0 comments)
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selling: I believe Real Esatate is the best investment - 05/29/08 09:29 PM
Real Estate is the best investment in one's lifetime. That's what most people trust in.
Over a period of 25 years it has to be considered the best life insurance and pension plan there is. Models such as the reverse mortgage only prove this as a fact.
Fluctuations in the stock … (2 comments)
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selling: Utah Continues to Lead the Nation in Housing Appreciation! - 05/29/08 12:54 PM
The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight recently reported that Utah continues to lead the Nation in Housing Appreciation with a Four-Quarter rate, ending Q1 2008, of 5.6%. Only Utah and Wyoming had rates over 5% and there were only fourteen states that had negative appreciation, with California, Nevada, Florida and … (0 comments)
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selling: Getting Your House Ready to Sell Series: Plants & Shrubs by Front Door - 05/29/08 12:15 PM
If you live in house that is more than 7 years old, chances are pretty good that the bushes and shrubs planted by the builder have filled in pretty well in the front of the house.
Guess what? If you are selling your house, you should consider tearing them out!
It … (2 comments)
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selling: Interviewing agents? Selling your home? Here is some knowledgeable information. - 05/29/08 08:19 AM
If your thinking about selling your home, you should consider using the services of a real estate broker or agent. Before you sign a listing contract you should do your homework and be fully informed about your choices.Interview several real estate real estate brokers/agents to learn about their experience, track … (0 comments)
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selling: Making the offer - 05/29/08 03:00 AM
Hey are you ready to make an offer? When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, you already know the seller's asking price. But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?
Determining your offer price is a three-step process. First, you … (0 comments)
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selling: Home Staging - 05/29/08 12:55 AM
Selling you home should be definitely accompanied by excellent home staging.
One of the reasons homes sell in this market is that they are property staged and updated.
This can make the world of a difference, when selling your home.
Buyers may offer more and the home may sell much faster if … (1 comments)
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selling: Marketing Real Estate - 05/29/08 12:44 AM
Marketing Real Estate is essentially one of the most important aspects to sell your home.
The MLS, ad a sign om your property should be necessary, but often not enough to promote your home.
Open houses, although many Realtors and owners believe they are a waste if time can be effective.
Not only to pick … (2 comments)
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selling: READY FOR SOME GOOD NEWS IN THE COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE MARKET? - 05/29/08 12:29 AM
READY FOR SOME GOOD NEWS?
Some financial experts have labeled 2007's market as the "roulette economy." As we all know, whatever goes up must come down, but the nice thing about real estate is that whatever goes down always comes back upward again (much like stocks work).
A healthier market is … (0 comments)
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selling: What To Do When Your Staged House Doesn't Close? - 05/29/08 12:10 AM
In this market we are having more and more homes going to the closing tables but not closing. Unfortunate, but it's happening everyday, in every city. If you have had your home staged by a professional home stager, don't jump the gun and have them de-stage it on the promise of an offer. Too many … (15 comments)
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selling: The chanlenges of owning rental properties - 05/28/08 05:13 PM
I have found, that LOCATION is by far the top priority an investor should have.
Owning a rental property close to downtown is generally more valuable and more rewarding than owing a rental property in the suburbs.
You are more likely to get young, outgoing renters, who mostly work and have their … (0 comments)
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selling: Reviewing The Landscape - 05/28/08 10:35 AM
Spring and summer are the best times for homeowners to start preparing their landscape before they put their home on the market. Buyers with kids love a good looking yard for their kids to play in.
Landscaping, also known as "curb appeal", is the first thing buyers notice when pull up … (0 comments)
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selling: Pre-Inspection Testimonial - Realtor Market Sluggishness - Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, Chapel Hill - 05/28/08 08:23 AM
Subject: Pre-Inspections Work!!!
(The following is an actual testimonial from a Keller Williams agent in the Greenville, SC area utilizing Advantage Inspection and their Listing Advantage program. )
From "Matthew Thrift" To: Sonya Skidmore
Hello All, I just had to tell you !..........19 Birkhall Circle - Received a ratified/accepted contract 20 … (0 comments)
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selling: Selling Property in Sluggish Market - Greensboro, High Point, Chapel Hill, Winston Salem - 05/28/08 08:15 AM
PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 5/28/08
A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION / WARRANTY COMBINATION OFFERS POWERFUL BENEFITS FOR SELLER; A HIGHER LEVEL OF CERTAINTY FOR BUYER
There is a lot of frustration associated with selling a home in today's real estate market: the 'mortgage crunch', competitive pricing and a flooded market are … (2 comments)
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selling: Announcing Home Staging by Vendu Design - 05/27/08 11:12 PM
I knew my listings were special, and I not only wanted to show my clients how much I take pride in marketing their homes, but also show buyer's the possibilities. Agents out of my Menifee office location often times ask me how my listings sell, especially in a time where short … (1 comments)
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selling: Determining The Market Value of Your Home. - 05/27/08 10:21 PM
You’ve decided to sell your home, so what is next? Pricing your home is obviously a key part of the home selling
process. A home that is under-priced needlessly costs the client potential return. An over-priced home can remain on
the market for an extended amount of time, forcing the seller … (0 comments)
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selling: Desperate Home Sellers Try New Tricks - 05/27/08 10:17 PM
When homeowners are desperate to sell
Sellers are offering perks like car leases and granite countertops to drum up interest. If that fails, they may try to sell for less than they owe on the home.
By Marilyn Lewis
Margot Ray, a radio-ad saleswoman in Stockton, Calif., put her five-bedroom, three-bath … (0 comments)
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selling: 20 Tips for Selling Your Home! - 05/27/08 01:30 PM
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selling: Seller's Resource Center... Learn How To Get Your Home Listed And SOLD For Top Dollar With A RE/MAX Suburban Agent! - 05/27/08 01:04 PM
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selling: How To ESCAPE The Mortgage Mess! - 05/27/08 12:55 PM
How to escape a mortgage mess
If payments on your adjustable-rate mortgage are about to go up, act now. Plus, tips for mortgage shoppers.
By Mark Trumbull, The Christian Science Monitor
Stress in the nation's mortgage industry is putting a financial squeeze on home buyers and homeowners alike.
Buyers are finding … (0 comments)
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selling: Damaged Gutters? - 05/27/08 12:53 PM
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selling: Strategies To Lower Your Mortgage Rate! - 05/27/08 12:50 PM
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selling: Buying and Selling homes in Shoreview - 05/27/08 12:22 PM
April 2008 MLS statistics were just released for the Twin Cities Metro area, comparing against last April. Shoreview sales this April were down 40% to last year, and median prices were down about 7%, while available inventory was little higher than last year. With the lakes, parks and trails, and general … (0 comments)
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selling: Buying vs. Renting - 05/27/08 10:09 AM
On average, the value of a home nearly doubles every ten years
- Over the last ten years, the cost of rental housing in the U.S. has increased an average of 3% per year.
- The apartment or home that you rent for $750 a month will cost you more than $978 … (0 comments)
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selling: Sell Yourself to Prospects - Be a Great Listener - 05/27/08 07:21 AM
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selling: Expired Listing on the Market - 05/27/08 06:48 AM
Most homes fail to sell for one of three reasons: price, condition or staging. Selling a home on time for top price requires a real estate professional who knows the market, understands the importance of pricing, had a thorough marketing plan including heavy internet exposure, suggests the right improvements and staging … (0 comments)
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selling: Today's Real Estate Market - 05/26/08 10:40 PM
Hello,
I'm Calgary Realtor Shawn Beck. It is an incredible sellers' boom Calgary had 2 years ago.
And now, a buyer's market.
People always ask me: What will the current market be like in the next 6 months?
I do not predict the market. Honestly, I don't think anyone can really predict … (3 comments)
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selling: Genesee Depot: Home of Ten Chimneys and the Estate of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, stage greats - 05/25/08 06:58 PM
One of the most charming little towns in Waukesha County is Genesee Depot.This town is full of history, and was also home to a couple that help made it famous. A monument at their grave says "Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were universally regarded as the greatest acting team in the history of the … (9 comments)
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selling: 7 Agents Missed A Sale - 05/25/08 07:30 AM
7 Agents Missed a Sale
Just for fun I ran a test for the past 2 days. My wife Amanda and I are relocating to Cedar Bluff, Alabama. I called 8 agents and asked one simple question: " Do you handle any lease properties."
I was curious to … (0 comments)
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selling: Beaverton Oregon Real Estate: Helping Families Home - 05/25/08 01:37 AM
Why I love my career and helping people. Everyday, I have people come to me when everyone else has said no to them. They find me on the net saying I help those who are told no by others.
What usually is the case was no one was willing to sit … (5 comments)
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selling: The BEST Technology to get your home SOLD! - 05/24/08 09:51 PM
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selling: Questionable MLS Comments. - 05/24/08 08:21 AM
I is amazing what you read in an MLS entry, and sometimes it is a wonder that anyone would come to see the home. The listing agent places in items like "EZ-Sale...Easy Terms...Lease Purchase Available...Please Note Commission, and last but not least...To show is to sell!" Too bad the homes have … (96 comments)
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selling: Maximum Internet Exposure & Why it's Important in Saint John! - 05/23/08 03:43 PM
In today's market more than 88% of buyers start their home search online. Most of them start searching online before they even speak to an agent. The Saint John real estate market moves very quickly and many buyers depend on the internet to get the upper hand on new listings. That's … (0 comments)
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selling: Customer Service is Key when working with agents - 05/23/08 10:51 AM
When dealing with customers all agents know that customer service is the key to success in any client-driven industries. However, many agents do not apply that when it comes to working with other agents. I know that we are in competition with each other for that elusive sale, but do Realtors … (22 comments)
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selling: "Due to the economy, we've lowered prices" - 05/22/08 08:30 PM
Yep, that's what I just saw on a billboard at an oil-change place...
"Due to the economy, we've lowered prices"
THAT'S TOTALLY THE WRONG THING TO DO!
I know that this post is going to get some comments, both agreeing and disagreeing, and that's what makes America, America. We can disagree … (8 comments)
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selling: Inbound Call Coaching Tips - www.sellinglogistics.com - 05/22/08 11:25 AM
Coaching Corner
Is properly handling inbound calls a metric to your success as an agent? You bet it is. How many of you have had this call:
" Would you give me the address to a home listed in the Real Estate book. We don't need any help - we are just beginning … (5 comments)
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selling: Real estate commissions: What you need to know - 05/22/08 10:28 AM
Real estate commissions: What you need to know
Confused about real estate commissions? You're not alone. Here are some answers to a few of your most common questions.
There's no question a good real estate agent can be a valuable resource when it comes to buying or selling a home. But … (0 comments)
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selling: Market Slow Down - 05/22/08 10:24 AM
Have you noticed that there are more and more houses on the market? Want to have an advantage when it comes to selling? Consider using the services of a Home Staging Professional. With a minimum of time and effort, maximum value can be achieved, and usually a quicker sale. If you … (0 comments)
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selling: Why List Your Home With a Keller Williams Agent? - 05/22/08 07:07 AM
When you list your home with a Keller Williams Realty agent - you better get ready for some serious exposure!
A new partnership gets your home exposed to even more buyers when you list with a Keller Williams Realty agent.
Our Keller Williams Listing System has just added to its ever-growning … (0 comments)
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selling: Selling Your Home and Need to Find a Realtor? - 05/22/08 06:43 AM
Finding a good agent is like finding a needle in the haystack.
When listing your home for sale it's important to find an agent that will market your home effectively, especially to other Realtors that can help get your home sold.
Website exposure is also key because there are approximately 84% … (0 comments)
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selling: Now You Are Ready To Sell Your Home - 05/21/08 10:21 PM
Well, let's talk about pricing your home. You are ready, you decided, yes I want to sell my home, it could be for a variety of reasons, perhaps you have outgrown your first home, or maybe your children have flown the coop and now you want a cozier place to live, … (3 comments)
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selling: Centurian Meadows Home in Mesa, AZ For Lease - 05/21/08 07:13 PM
This beautiful home is Move-In Ready. The Homes Features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Beehive Fireplace in Great room & an Over-sized Well Manicured Yard with an RV Gate & Parking. The Application is listed on my web page at www.LocateArizonaHomes.com. Please review our application process and complete the application. Call … (0 comments)
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selling: Investing In Real Estate - 05/21/08 04:04 PM
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selling: Thinking of buying a foreclosure or short sale, in Orange County? - 05/21/08 03:33 PM
A lot of my clients are asking about foreclosed houses - houses taken back by the bank - or short sales - houses listed for less than the total of loans on the property. Such properties make up an increasing percentage of both active listings, and houses presently in escrow.
The … (0 comments)
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selling: Things to look for in a good Real Estate Sales Associate - 05/21/08 02:57 PM
Just like any profession there are different levels of service that are provided by different sales associates. As a buyer or seller you are entitled to nothing but the best when it comes to one of the most important transactions in your life. Below is a list of things to consider when … (0 comments)
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selling: Follow the market...or sell! - 05/21/08 01:19 PM
The people who say a house is worth what someone will pay for it are really clued in to the market.The newspapers, the internet, TV, all the media have been beating up Real Estate for the past year or two.The prices went too far, too fast. There is a nationwide price … (8 comments)
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selling: How important is a home inspection? - 05/20/08 07:59 PM
When you are buying, home inspection information helps you know what to look for. When selling, it helps you prepare for the sale. Information is power. During both events, you want the power to protect your investment.
For buyers, the Better Business Bureau recommends that you have the home you are … (2 comments)
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selling: Looking for the next Donad Trump with $69,000 burning a hole in his /her pocket! - 05/20/08 01:12 PM
A client of mine owns a piece of land in San Pablo California. there are some issues with access to the property.
You can build multi units on the land and the price is very low.
Does anyone have any ideas on where I can market this unique piece of land?
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selling: Sellers will Help Themselves if They Make it Easy to Show Their Property - 05/20/08 08:10 AM
There are some things like location, the housing market, and the competition's motivation that sellers can't control. If the odds are stacked against them, it is doubly important for sellers to take advantage of what they can control - Price, Condition, and Accessibility.
The hard, cold truth is that it's easier … (8 comments)
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selling: Buying & Selling in Ocean County New Jersey - 05/20/08 07:58 AM
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selling: Getting Your House Ready to Sell Series: Handicapping Your Home Sale - 05/20/08 06:56 AM
You've cleaned out the hall closet, painted the front door and selected your Real Estate Broker. Tomorrow the sign goes up and then your listing will be activated on the Multiple Listing Service. The Buyers will arrive soon after.
Or will they? Getting the buyers in to your house has become … (0 comments)
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selling: TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE in PERRYVILLE, MARYLAND CECIL COUNTY with WATERVIEW, BRAC and APG RELOCATING - 05/19/08 11:01 PM
If you are Relocating to Cecil County due to BRAC. You may want to move just minutes from APG or Aberdeen Proving Ground and view this wonderful 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath end of group townhome with a gorgeous deck overlooking the Susquehanna River, a beautiful waterview. There are other waterfront properties … (1 comments)
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selling: GETTING BUSY - 05/19/08 04:06 PM
It's strange. I have had to catch myself. I knew something was different.
And then I realized I have been getting busy.
I was at two birthday parties on Saturday. I almost try to avoid talking work at parties, yet work always finds me. It became a popular conversation.
One gentleman at … (5 comments)
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selling: INSTANT MLS LISTINGS! www.MarkandTim.com - 05/19/08 02:56 PM
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selling: Strategies for Savvy Sellers, thought this looked useful.... - 05/18/08 10:23 PM
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selling: How to make sure that your home is ready for sale and to fetch the highest price. - 05/18/08 12:06 AM
You can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer's first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference.
General
Remove clutter
Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners … (3 comments)
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selling: Real Estate Activity Continues to Improve in Orange County! - 05/17/08 11:37 PM
Here is the latest Orange County Market Report as compiled by the President of our company, Steven Thomas:
Market Time Report: May 15, 2008 Demand Far Exceeds 2007 Levels
Good Afternoon!
Demand is not only dramatically surpassing 2007 levels, it is just shy of matching 2006 levels. The big difference in comparing … (0 comments)
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selling: Delaware - Facts - 05/17/08 06:42 PM
Delaware State Capitol: Dover
Largest City: Wilmington
Nickname: First State
State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken
State Tree: American Holly
State Flower: Peach Blossom
Land Area: 1,950 square miles
Motto: Liberty and Independence
Named in honor of - Sir Thomas West (Lord De La Warr), first colonial governor of Virginia
I've … (0 comments)
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selling: Oh Market Downturn, How Do I Love Thee? - 05/17/08 05:49 PM
Let me count the ways...
No, seriously folks, there are a lot of good things that come out of a slower market.
First, I must point out that I'm writing about the Seattle area, which hasn't been hit nearly as hard as many parts of the country. Our foreclosure … (3 comments)
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selling: A Sure Way NOT to Sell Your Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate- - 05/17/08 11:42 AM
This is one of those things that sounds like a bad joke - until you realize that the person that you're talking to ISN'T kidding!
Client: "I think I'll take my home off the market for a little while."
Me: "Why is that? Have you changed your mind about selling it?"
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selling: Is leasing out your home better than selling? - 05/16/08 06:51 PM
In a market where home must drop their prices in order to sell, many wonder if it would be better to lease out their home instead of selling their home at a reduced price. However, it would be better to sell your home instead of renting it out, due to many … (4 comments)
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selling: Burbank, CA Real Estate Market Report April 2008 - 05/16/08 05:43 PM
All markets go through cycles, and Burbank is no exception. For the last two years we knew that Burbank was experiencing a buyer's market and the question has always been "when is it going to hit bottom?". My answer has always been the same, that we will know until two or … (0 comments)
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selling: Is it better to buy or rent in this market? - 05/16/08 03:52 PM
We have a condo for sale in Bronxville PO, Yonkers NY. About a 20 Min. train ride from Grand Central.
It is for sale for $349,000, it is also for rent for $2350 a month. I was looking a a post about disillusioned former owners in California that would never buy … (10 comments)
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selling: Should I Rent my Property or Sell Now? - 05/16/08 09:00 AM
This question is coming up more and more as some sellers are having trouble selling their properties in this challenging market. I usually try to explain to them the ups and downs of both situations.
Most people think that its easy to get good tenants and they just assume they will be … (4 comments)
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selling: Helping Your Home Appraise for Top Dollar - 05/15/08 06:02 PM
Most people, at some point in their life will probably get a home appraisal. Appraisals are necessary for the following reasons:
• Buying a home
• Selling a home (either a marketing appraisal or appraisal after contract is signed)
• Refinancing a home (either to get a lower rate or to … (4 comments)
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selling: Marketing vs. listing a home in today real estate market - 05/15/08 02:22 PM
Seller's concerns about agents listing a home vs. actively marketing the home
Most sellers these days, especially with advancing internet access into people's lives, are concerned that real estate agents actually do very little with respect to actually marketing a home vs. simply listing it, along with a grocery list of … (6 comments)
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selling: HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT - 05/15/08 12:04 PM
HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE-LIFT:
THE SELLERS' GUIDE TO A QUICK SELL
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 … (2 comments)
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selling: 10 repairs on a budget that you MUST do before selling! - 05/15/08 11:17 AM
If you are a seriously motivated seller and you want to get top dollar for your home, then you need to read on. Buyers are very educated right now. As you're aware through media attention, most areas throughout the USA are in a buyers market right now. Dave Liniger of RE/MAX … (1 comments)
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selling: When am I Happy to Not List a Home? - 05/15/08 07:26 AM
Here's a quick note to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Recently a client called me with a problem. Rob had owned his townhouse for two years but the person sharing his monthly expenses had moved out. He decided to sell … (5 comments)
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selling: The home selling process - 05/14/08 04:20 PM
The Home Selling Process
The home selling process begins with the decision to sell what ever the reason may be. Then you should meet with a Realtor and get a free home value report so that you know how much your home is worth in the current real estate … (0 comments)
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selling: How to buy a new home - 05/14/08 03:50 PM
How to buy a new home before you sell the one you have now
It's a good time to trade up to a home that suits your circumstances better than the one you have now. Before interest rates go up any more, you will be able to afford a larger mortgage, … (1 comments)
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selling: Q: We want to sell and move but our neighbor's house and yard is a complete mess. What do we do, short of contacting the city? How will this impact the sale of our home? - 05/14/08 02:36 PM
Excerpted from the San Jose Mercury News, SJMN
Market Wise Column Saturday, May 10, 2008
Q: We want to sell and move but our neighbor's house and yard is a complete mess. What do we do, short of contacting the city? How will this impact the sale of our home? … (0 comments)
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selling: Using your Busines Card as Advertisement - 05/14/08 01:46 PM
I know I am not the only person looking for cheap and easy ways to advertise so I thought would share this with you.
First, I will give you some insight as to what I do for a living. I am a Junior Accountant for a Telecommunications Company. Everyday I process … (6 comments)
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selling: It Takes Two To Harmonize! - 05/14/08 10:15 AM
IT TAKES TWO TO HARMONIZE!
Whether you are buying a home or selling one, it is likely that once an Offer To Purchase is on the table, you'll enter a phase of the transaction called Negotiation. Fear not - this is how both sides "win." By following a few reasonable … (0 comments)
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selling: Questions on Buying a home! - 05/14/08 10:06 AM
I am here to help you with real estate. Whether it is buying,selling, or if you just have Questions you want answered. Give me a call so I can answer those questions.
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selling: 39613 N. Belfair Wy. Anthem, AZ 85086 - 05/14/08 09:32 AM
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selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #2 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/14/08 09:30 AM
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selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #1 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/14/08 09:23 AM
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selling: Delran Real Estate Market Update YTD 4/2008 - 05/13/08 06:17 PM
Here’s the Delran Real Estate market update for April 2008. Pended units for the April were down 4 and Sold units were down 1 compared 2007; listed units were up by 7 units versus 2007. This has led to a current inventory of 130 units. Delran has been averaging 10 … (0 comments)
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selling: How to Choose a Real Estate Professional - 05/13/08 10:24 AM
You are ready to buy or sell and you now need the services of a Real Estate Professional. How do you go about choosing the right person to work with you? Here are a few questions you may want to ask potential candidates for the job of being YOUR Real Estate … (0 comments)
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selling: Do I really need a REALTOR? Here are just 6 Reasons you do. - 05/13/08 10:06 AM
1. A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds and multi-page government-mandated settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes.
2. Selling or buying a home is time … (0 comments)
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selling: Timing the Market? - 05/13/08 05:59 AM
If you are thinking of moving and buying real estate in Westchester County are you timing the market? Do you believe that you will know when we have reached the bottom and will you be ready to snatch up that bargain?
How will you know it is the bottom until you … (0 comments)
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selling: Sellers that Overprice Their Homes - 05/12/08 08:59 PM
I just can't believe how sellers accept listing their home with a realtor who agrees to list for an higher price than what the market can absorb!.
After helping my home buyer buy a 2 bed townhome in the community of Whittington in Alpharetta Georgia for $140,000, a Whittington home seller … (23 comments)
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selling: Difficulty Selling your Retail Property? - 05/12/08 04:59 PM
Do you currently own commercial real estate that you are having a difficut time selling?
Let the Bennett Group of Marcus & Millichap help!
Top 10% of the 1,400 M&M agents
Top 20 Agent in the National Retail Group
Company Sales Award 2005,2006,2007
Chicago Association of Realtors 2007 Investment Broker of the … (0 comments)
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selling: Being in the right place at the right time, and knowing what to do - 05/12/08 04:20 PM
Sometimes you can be as prepared as you want, but being in the right place at the right time really helps.
In a post today by Hans Hansson, he recounts his many attempts at snagging a foul ball souvenir at baseball games and his successful effort a couple of weeks ago.
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selling: Glendale, CA Real Estate Market Report, April, 2008 - 05/12/08 09:59 AM
Glendale, like most markets in Southern California, has seen a shift from a seller's market to a strong buyer's market. Fueled by the mortgage meltdown in August and September of 2007, the number of buyers qualified to purchase homes has been severely decreased due to more restrictive lending guidelines. Homeowners who … (0 comments)
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selling: Is it getting to be a better time to sell? - 05/11/08 09:00 PM
Ah, the good old days. For years and years I could repeat the following mantra, for South Orange County real estate: Around Super Bowl time buyers would start coming out in droves, and their activity ( opening and closing escrows.) would increase from February 1st, through about the … (0 comments)
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selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #2 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:45 PM
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selling: 6830 N. 60th Ave. #1 (Rental) Glendale, AZ 85301 - 05/11/08 02:42 PM
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selling: 39613 N. Belfair Wy. Anthem, AZ 85086 - 05/11/08 02:33 PM
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selling: Good news for bigger loans and refinances! - 05/11/08 11:42 AM
The Economic Stimulus passed in February allowed FNMA and FHLMC (FannieMae and FreddieMac) to purchase High Cost Area Conforming Jumbo (HCACJ) loans from lenders. Loans made between $417,000 and $729,600 started closing in March of this year, but no one was willing to buy them. FNMA had not yet created bundles … (0 comments)
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