omaha home: Termite Inspection - 02/20/08 07:19 PM
In case you didn't know, in Nebraska we have termites and with termites come Termite Damage. Termites feed on wood and cause more property damage than any other natural cause. Because of this, lenders will require a termite inspection on the purchase of a home in Omaha.
The standard Omaha Area Board … (0 comments)
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omaha home: How Earnest Deposits are handled in Omaha - 02/19/08 08:38 PM
An earnest deposit is an amount of money that a buyer puts into escrow as good faith to show that they will complete the purchase of a property. The amount of money is an indication of how serious they are and of their confidence in their ability to close the sale. … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Price of New versus Existing Homes in Omaha - 02/16/08 08:44 AM
When determining the value of your home you need to look at the sales of those homes in your area that are most like yours - most similar in terms of size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and style of home. One factor that many people overlook is that in order … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Thank you Dawn Grimshaw of CBSHome - 02/14/08 07:39 PM
I want to thank Dawn Grimshaw of CBSHome. Today the sale of my listing at 9317 Spaulding St. in Palomino Hills closed. Providing comprehensive marketing and outstanding service are key in selling a home but so is a capable agent on the other side of the transaction. Dawn represented the buyer. She … (2 comments)
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omaha home: Home Staging Report - 02/09/08 10:33 AM
This is a follow up to If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won't Sell. Below is a report that Ross Designs sent me after staging a listing of mine at 1306 Bryan Ave. Unfortunately the house sold in one day so I do not have before and … (0 comments)
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omaha home: If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won’t Sell. - 02/08/08 07:12 PM
Home staging is the arrangement of furniture and decorations to best highlights a home's good points while at the same time draw attention away from any negatives. At the same time it neutralizes a seller's personal taste in décor in order to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. Home … (4 comments)
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omaha home: Thank you Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes in Omaha... Again - 02/07/08 07:59 PM
I want to thank Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes of Omaha for taking the time to meet with myself, Rob Luhrs, the President of Alliance Real Estate, and David Matney, our broker, to discuss what Charleton Homes offers buyers and agents and how they are different than other builders.
Charleston Homes offers many … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Omaha Real Estate Market – January, 2008 - 02/05/08 08:16 PM
Omaha Real Estate Market - January, 2008
Below is a summary of the real estate market in Omaha for the month of January, 2008.
These numbers encompass all residential listings in the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service.
As you can see less than 11% of sellers that had their home on the market accepted … (0 comments)
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omaha home: e-Pro Workshop for Realtors in Omaha - 02/05/08 07:32 PM
February 27th, Internet Crusade (http://internetcrusade.com/) is doing a free technology workshop for Realtors in Omaha. Topics covered include the four essential elements of a successful website, ways to differentiate yourself from the competition, and how to leverage the power of a permanent email address.
Attendees will receive a free full-featured website and … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Real Estate Technology Seminar - 02/04/08 06:20 PM
Justina Patricio with Coaching Institute will be holding a free technology seminar Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Omaha. Complimentary lunch is included.
Some topics covered include: How to track every lead, Never miss an appointment, Work both sides of the transaction, Harness a 7 year follow up plan, Enjoy a … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Importance of Pricing a Home Properly in Omaha - 01/28/08 07:32 PM
One of the most important factors, if not the key factor, for a quick home sale is proper pricing. Price your home too high and you'll generate very little to no interest. Price your home below what buyers are willing to pay and the final sale price might be much less … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Another example of Over-Pricing - 01/28/08 07:23 PM
Here's another typical scenario of what happens with an over-priced listing. I met with some sellers that had previously listed their home with a part-time agent that was a friend of theirs. It had been priced at $199k but never sold. I went over everything that I do and they were … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Dangers of Overpricing a Home - 01/28/08 06:13 PM
I met with a seller who had previously been listed with another agent. The home had been priced at 125k and the CMA showed it should be listed at 115k. Despite explaining why the home was only worth 115k, she stilled wanted to list it at 125k because she was convinced … (0 comments)
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omaha home: Thank you Mary Rae Wolf at CBSHome - 01/28/08 05:34 PM
I want to thank Mary Rae Wolf of CBSHome. Today the sale of my listing at 1752 S. 9th St. in Kountze Addition of South Omaha closed. It sold in only seven days. Selling a home takes not just comprehensive marketing and outstanding service but also a capable agent on the … (2 comments)
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omaha home: Thank you Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes in Omaha - 01/28/08 09:29 AM
I want to thank Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes of Omaha for taking the time to meet with me to discuss how my services can benefit his clients. Specifically we discussed how my Guaranteed Sale program will benefit clients that want to build a new home with Charleston Homes but need … (1 comments)
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omaha home: Thank you, Abe Farrington - 01/24/08 07:48 PM
I want to thank Abe Farrington of Deeb Realty. Today the sale of my listing at 10301 Mary St. in Cherry Hills closed. Selling a home takes not just comprehensive marketing and outstanding service but also a capable agent on the other side of the transaction. Abe represented the buyer and he … (1 comments)
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omaha home: In Omaha what is the difference TO THE SELLER between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee? - 12/16/07 10:04 AM
If you read In Omaha what is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee? then you know the the technical difference but what is the difference to the seller? The answer: EVERYTHING.
In Omaha In order to be a member of the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service you must be … (0 comments)
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omaha home: In Omaha what is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee? - 12/15/07 09:33 PM
In Omaha what is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee?
You often times hear the term "Realtor®," "real estate agent," and "real estate licensee" used interchangeable and you wonder what is the difference. In Omaha the difference is huge.
First a real estate licensee is anyone that holds … (1 comments)
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omaha home: What is the Omaha MLS? Part three - 12/08/07 10:43 AM
This is the third part in the epic trilogy of the story of an MLS from long ago in a galaxy far, far away.
What is the Omaha MLS? Part one
What is the Omaha MLS? Part two
What information about a home goes into the MLS? Everything. The basics include of course the … (1 comments)
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omaha home: What is the Omaha MLS? Part two - 12/06/07 10:04 AM
If you have not already read part one, here it is What is the Omaha MLS? Part one.
The MLS information is usually accessible to be viewed by the public through brokerage websites (http://www.alliancesells.com/) or individual agent websites (http://www.trummteam.com/) or vendor websites (such as http://localism.com/agents/ttrumm), or http://homes.realtor.com/search/searchresults.aspx?ridagt=19962493, the National Association of Realtors … (0 comments)
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omaha home: What is the Omaha MLS? Part one - 12/04/07 07:07 PM
What is the Omaha MLS?
The simple answer is MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. An MLS is a network in which multiple real estate brokerages can advertise the properties that they are representing to other members of the network. In Omaha, Nebraska our MLS is the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service. … (1 comments)
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