What's a St George Utah buyers agent and why will I need one?  This question is sometimes best answered by another question, what is a listing agent?  Most people understand that a listing agent is an individual hired by the seller to not only market and sell their home, but also offer representation to the seller during the negotiation and escrow period.  The listing agent has the sellers' best interest in mind, and their MAIN goal is to assist the seller and obtain the MOST MONEY possible for the SELLER. 

Why is a St George Utah Buyers Agent important?

In the St George Utah real estate market, when a seller lists their home with the listing agent, they have worked out the commission which pays for the listing agent services AND the BUYERS AGENT services (A BUYERS AGENT WILL NOT COST THE BUYER ANY MONEY).  Back to the question, what's a buyers agent?  A buyers agent in St George has one goal in mind as well, to achieve the best possible price for the BUYER, keeping the BUYERS best interest in mind.  A well trained buyers agent will be savvy to the current market conditions and understand comparable homes that have sold, which they can analyze and offer a range to assist the buyer in making an informed offer based on these market conditions.  Buyers agents will also be aware of inclusions the buyer is able to ask for, a listing agent will usually not point out all of these inclusions as this will affect the sellers bottom line. 

Remember, the listing agent is not attempting to get YOU the best deal, they are hired to get the most money for the SELLER.  BUYERS AGENTS WORK FOR BUYERS.

Buyers agents will offer advice on properties, point out conditions that should be evaluated by a professional, and offer insight to neighborhoods that will be a good match to the criteria the buyer is searching for.  If you are relocating, consider a buyers agent to assist you in the leg work for your property search.  Many of my clients plan trips to visit St George, with the intention to purchase their next home.  Together we evaluate their wants and needs for that property, prior to their arrival I am able to have a list of homes that are a great match of exactly what they are looking for.  This will save us all time so we will not have to look at property that may appear great online, but in person, it's just not the one.  Find ALL MLS listed St George Utah real estate at www.StGeorgeUTproperty.com.  This is a free St George Utah MLS property search.

Real Estate Buyer Agents work for BUYERS. Paula Smith, St George Utah Buyer Agent specialist

If you are not already committed to a buyers agent in St George, give me a call today!  I would love the opportunity to assist you in the purchase of your next home.  Why not have someone offering you the same representation the seller is getting, best of all; it will cost you NOTHING! Nothing to lose and money to save! 

Rise & Shine Preschool St George Utah is now open!  Rise & Shine Preschool Academy has re-opened under new ownership where the former Preschool Adventures was located which is:  1506 South Silicon Way, St. George, UT.  84770 their phone number is (435) 313-9319.  Rise & Shine Preschool is located just off Dixie Drive near the Tonaquint area. 

The new owner has extended the hours for the St George preschool, which now offers a morning session and afternoon session.  Rise & Shine Preschool in St George will also implement some fabulous teaching techniques which include sign language and Spanish!  Rise & Shine Preschool has many learning centers such as:  Arts & Crafts, Discovery Center, Imagination Center, Music & Movement, Alphabet Center, and a Math Center. 

For the Month of August,  2009 they have some engaging activities planned and week long themes such as: "Welcome to School", "My New Friends", and an "I am Special" week.  The school facility is very large, clean and inviting!  Not only is the location conveniently centrally located, but a fun and inviting feel makes kids and parents feel secure and welcome. 

If you are looking for a St George preschool program, you need to check out Rise & Shine Preschool in St George Utah.  The new owner is aware of our current economic situation and has made the preschool very affordable as well as offering several ways to get discounts!  Affordability, security, and loving teachers that want to welcome preschool children into small class sizes are some of the qualities you can expect to find at Rise & Shine Preschool. 

We want to wish them the very best of luck with their new venture!  Contact them today!!                      Rise & Shine Preschool Academy   

1506 South Silicon Way, St. George, UT. 84770 (435) 313-9319

 

This local business spotlight has been brought to you by Paula Smith, REALTOR.  Visit my St George Utah real estate website to learn more about St George and surrounding areas.  Paula Smith is not affiliated with Rise & Shine Preschool.

I rarely come across a business related to real estate that I am impressed with, but I did, and I wanted to mention it.  I'm not affiliated in any way with the company, and I'm not sure what States they cover my experience would be with them as a Utah Home Warranty Company.

I make sure to get a home warranty on EVERY home I sell.  Even if it means I pay for it myself, it's important to me to have it on there.  I'm usually loyal to a company that I select, but the company that I had been using offered very little in the way of customer service (in fact, they made it next to impossible for me to even place the order).   

So, I decided to make a switch.  I placed an order with Landmark Home Warranty.  It was quick and easy, so I loved that!  Then, the other day I receive an email from them, it read:

Paula,

A claim has been opened for your customers, {client name here} on 2009-07-27.

Requested Services: Air Conditioning

Description: Today the air stopped working. The fan outside is not turning and he noticed some ice on one of the lines.

Resolution: Service Contractor has been dispatched.

Thank you for choosing Landmark Home Warranty.

I LOVE this idea!  So, I was able to use this as a wonderful chance to keep in contact with my client (which I am a firm believer in, it's just sometimes I forget to call as often as I could).  I called my client to ask how it went, and they rated the experience as a "10".  The A/C repair company arrived within an hour after the call (and at temps reaching over 100 this is very appreciated!!).  They fixed a component of the fan motor in the attic and charged them the $45 deductible. 

I plan to use this company for any other transactions.  I think customer service is imperative in today's market, not only did this company go the extra mile, but they helped me to go that extra mile too!  Highly recommended for any of you looking for a great Utah Home Warranty Company  http://www.landmarkhw.com/

Diamond Valley in St George Utah is a subdivision to the north of St George.  From St George, take Bluff Street until it turns into Utah 18. Continue about 10 miles and turn right; between the two VOLCANOES! You have arrived at beautiful Diamond Valley in St George Utah. This may seem like a joke at first, until you arrive and realize there are two very obvious cinder cone volcanoes at the entrance to the Diamond Valley Subdivision. Once active, these volcanoes and others deposited lava rock in and around the St George Utah area.

Diamond Valley is located across the road on the east side of Snow Canyon State Park. As you exit Diamond Valley and begin driving back towards St George, you are able to glimpse into Snow Canyon which is a spectacular site. Diamond Valley real estate offers larger parcels of land, which may be a bit difficult to find in the heart of St George. One or more acres are typical parcels available in Diamond Valley, and prices have come down in this area making land purchase an affordable option. Diamond Valley has horse property and many off road enthusiasts also call it "paradise". 
 
Since the elevation is slightly higher in Diamond Valley as compared to St George, it offers cooler temperatures year round. Typically it is 8 to 10 degrees cooler. This can offer some relief when summer St George temperatures are running in the triple digits. However, in the winter season, when St George is averaging a high of 43 degrees, it will still be cooler. When St George receives any snow fall, Diamond Valley will receive more and it will tend to stick longer on the ground due to the cooler temperatures.
 
If you are looking for a quiet place 10 to 15 minutes outside of the city, consider this the closest drive you can take to experience an entirely different atmosphere. Ranch style living with plenty of open range backing up to BLM land can be found in Diamond Valley Utah. If you would like to search for property for sale in Diamond Valley visit the my St George Utah real estate website at: www.StGeorgeUtProperty.com and click the Property Search tab at the top.

Paula Smith is a real estate agent in St George Utah.  I specialize as a St George Utah Buyers Agent and I am Dedicated to providing an unprecedented level of service and exceed Client expectations. 

SunRiver in St George Utah.  SunRiver is located off of Interstate 15 approximately 3 miles north of the Arizona border in Utah. Sunriver is one of the most respected "active adult" communities in St George. This community is a 55 and older (only 1 resident must be over the age of 55) however; they do allow a percentage of residents to move in that are over the age of 49. So, if you're not quite 55 yet desire an adult community, it may be possible to purchase real estate in SunRiver Utah.

SunRiver is located south of Bloomington, in the area formally known as Adkinville. SunRiver offers amenities all located within an short golf cart drive proximity. This community is big on golf carts by the way! True, there is a wonderful SunRiver golf course, but you do not have to be a golfer to drive a cart around the area. Some homes are even constructed with a special golf cart garage. When you arrive at the club house to enjoy an afternoon at the pool, or perhaps you'll visit the state of the art gym, you can park in the special golf cart parking lot.

SunRiver has both an indoor and outdoor pool as well as Jacuzzi. Take in some yoga or step aerobics, or perhaps you'd like to play a game of pool in the billiards room. The computer lab offers several computers and classes are taught to residents who may not be computer savvy (but are never too old to learn). The ball room offers extravagant design elements with every detail carefully thought out. Here, you can attend a social gathering, view shows, or attend other coordinated events.

In another location you can enjoy the woodshop and ceramics room. All of the equipment is for use by the residents, and is all technologically advanced. Hobby enthusiasts can become lost in the limitless activities, all at your convenience. Classes are also offered for those who may not yet know how to operate the kiln or band saw, but always wanted to learn.

Tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, golf, a new restaurant and countless other amenities are available inside the community exclusively for residents. Of course you can always have a guest, and kids are welcome. Children are allowed in the community and can utilize the pool with the resident; however, there are time restrictions. This feature makes it appealing for all residents. If you would like to have kids or Grandkids over for a swim (or perhaps you enjoy the sound of kids playing) you can do so during specific hours. If you are an active adult that better enjoys a quiet day at the pool, you can attend during the "no children" hours.

SunRiver is a retirement community here in St George Utah. If you are looking for real estate in SunRiver you will have many options. SunRiver has new construction homes available, as well as resale homes. Perspective buyers will discover that homes range in many sizes; from small and cozy, to large and luxurious. Real estate prices in SunRiver accommodate most every budget. Smaller homes can be found for under $200,000 and of course more luxurious homes can be priced over $800,000.

Paula Smith is your SunRiver buyers specialist.  If you would like to consider purchasing a new construction home or a resale home in the SunRiver subdivision, visit my website to find more information:  www.stgeorgeutproperty.com/SunRiver.php.  Include a Sunriver tour with your visit to St George.

Green Springs in Washington, Utah is contrary to what many consider Green Springs being located in St George Utah.  For geographical correctness, Green Springs is located in the city of Washington; however it does in fact border the city of St George. 

Green Springs subdivision is most known for the Green Springs Golf Course and the community that surrounds the course is one of the most sought after locations in the St George (and Washington) area.  There is a wide array of homes for sale in Green Springs that will appeal to most every budget.   In Green Springs subdivisions you will find homes with views that include every piece of what makes St George so perfect:  360 degree mountain landscape, blue skies, and the golf course (some property is actually on the course).  

Another reason Green Springs in Washington Utah is so popular is the location.  It is geographically desirable because of the central location within the areas of Washington and St. George.  Easy access off Interstate 15 will provide a quick commute to just about anywhere you need to be.  Located west of the popular "big box" stores which include Costco, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Home Depot, furniture stores, craft stores, and our local Red Cliffs Mall in St George is not far.  Many popular dining destinations are located nearby.

Green Springs Golf Course

Do you like to golf?  Green Springs Golf Course is one of the most popular courses to play in St George.  Descriptions of the course show that Green Springs offers one hole that proves to be about the toughest in the State.  Not interested in Golf?  You're not alone; this community provides extremely diverse residents which include:  golfers, non-golfers, retirees, and families (with and without children).  You do not have to love golf to appreciate a large, well manicured green grass, especially grass you won't have to maintain!  You're not interested in grass, ok fine.  Just turn a bit to the north and enjoy the views of the red landscape and Pine Mountain. 

Looking for vacant land to build your dream home at Green Springs? 

Check out my site to find homes and land in and around the Green Springs area www.StgeorgeUtProperty.com!  Check out my listing, it's vacant land near Green Springs Golf Course that is located within a future gated community steps away from the Green Springs Golf Course!!  Here is a picture of the view from that property!  (In fact, all of the pictures included in this post are taken from nearby this lot).

This may go down as my all time favorite transaction story.  You know the type where all of the stars align, so from start to finish it is just a pleasure.  When I first became licensed, one of my first few transactions involved a wonderful family, who has been a great source of referrals over the years.  I've always remained in contact with every past client, although as I type this I'm beginning to feel a little guilty as I have not sent out my regular letter in quite some time!!  (Guess what I'll be doing tonight). 

So I was working a referral with a member of Client #1's family on a purchase.  Client #2 had found a great home, priced perfect, but of course two weeks before they were scheduled to arrive, it went pending.  I continued to monitor the MLS and what do you know...a couple of days prior to their arrival that perfect house is "back on the market".  Wheew hooh...I phoned them right away and told them that perhaps a little bit of fate was on their side.  Then Client #2 proceeded to tell me that her family member (my original Client #1) was looking for a job.  Of all the luck, I just so happen to be doing volunteer work for the very field Client #1 will be seeking employment.  I was able to get her into an interview at this highly sought after position, she got the job!!  (She is well qualified so I knew she would be a great match). 

So my buyers got their dream home, and I was able to thank Client #1 for the referral by offering a bit of assistance in her getting the interview (I'll only take credit for getting her the interview, she got the job on her own).  Had I not kept in contact with Client #1 obviously I would have never received additional referrals.  Had Client #2 not mentioned Client #1 was looking for work, she may still be "looking".  The power of networking never ceases to amaze me.   In today's market, it has never been more important to treat every client you have today, as a possible client for tomorrow.   Appreciate your clients, and dont forget to NETWORK!

If you are looking to relocate to St George, Utah visit my website to search for homes, learn about St George Utah market statistics, as well as neighborhood and city information:  www.StGeorgeUTproperty.com

 

 

Impressive land in St George Utah area!

If you would like find out more information on this property, visit my St George Utah Real Estate website today!

Exclusive listing, brought to you by Paula Smith.

JUST REDUCED in Hurricane! This super cute, extra clean, home has been REDUCED! If you are looking for Hurricane Utah property, this will make a great home for a first time buyer or someone looking for a great deal, in a great area of Hurricane in the Pecan Meadows subdivision.

Check out the listing below, if you would like to see this home or any other MLS listed property in Southern Utah check out my St George Utah real estate website!

Well I've been neglecting my St George Utah home sale statistics far too long! I was pleasantly surprised to open up my market snapshot, for the first time in a very long time there is a bit of good news...sales went up to a 19 month high and active listings have decreased (we have not had these numbers in approximately 2 years). Even the months in inventory was at a 19 month low! This is great news, due to the fact that St George has been drowning in our own inventory. An inventory surplus has a negative ripple effect on the housing market, by causing homes to remain on the market for longer periods and forcing sellers to reduce prices; ultimately increasing future foreclosure and short sale risk.

Here are some St George Utah housing market statistics for the past few months, keep in mind this will include the entire Washington County and will include all MLS listed activity (land, residential, commercial etc...). I will focus on area specific statistics, visit my St George News and Information page if you would like to find specific information on St George sale statistics, I will also analyze the foreclosure activity in St George and surrounding areas.

Paula Smith is a St George Utah Realtor, specializing in residential home sales. Visit my St George real estate website if you would like to search for MLS listed property, or learn more about the area with my St George Utah News and Information Blog.