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bozeman montana real estatenet: My First Day In Real Estate: First Impressions and Thoughts - 10/08/13 04:10 AM

When my family decided it was financially better for my parents to buy a condo for my brother and I while we attended MSU, we chose Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net to help us with our purchase. I’ve always had an interest in homes; the building, as well as the decoration. Soon I found that architecture had way too much math for my mind to enjoy, but the designing of a house I was good at. I grew up surrounded by realtors, so I was never intimidated by their big words and confident attitudes, as some people may be. So, when … (2 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Using An Agent to Buy and Sell Your Home (Part 1 of 2) - 09/27/13 04:43 AM

Especially in rough economic times, the general public look to cut cost in any way they can to make their budgets last. During a move, many people look at the 2.5-3% of the sales or listing price and see that they can save ~$3,000 per each $100,000 within a real estate transaction if they go it alone without the representation of an agent. People can, and many do, view a few homes without formally signing a buy-sell but an agent is your access points to those homes. Experts and those who buy and sell regularly agree on one point: using an … (1 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Clean Slate: New Year: Real Estate Goals 2013 - 12/18/12 01:46 AM

Business success is an odd thing to gauge because there are so many components to it. Reflecting on this year I can affirmatively say that 2012 has been a blessing, a success, and carries the momentum I hope to move forward with in 2013.
As a business, setting personal and team goals allows everyone in the office to move in a united direction. Here are the questions I am pondering as I develop my 2013 business goals. What questions are you asking yourself? If you have some answers to these, feel free to share your thoughts/ideas below!
FOR AGENTS
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bozeman montana real estatenet: When Selling A Home: Where Emotion Fits - 11/06/12 01:20 AM

Likelihood is that your house’s value is not in alignment to your perspective of what your home value is. A house’s value comes from the similar market comparables (CMA’s) that have sold recently around your home. Have a Realtor do the heavy lifting for you by putting together a CMA. Get a wide number of opinions from a large number of Realtors before you decide on a listing price. Try, as hard as it may be, to view the selling of your home as a business decision.
“Leaving a home can be very emotional,” Cullinane, retirement expert and author of … (2 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Tis the Season To Celebrate: Newly-Weds @ BozemanMontanaRealEstate.net - 11/05/12 02:13 AM

When you have been with the love of your life for seven years and he proposes, what is a girl to do?
Former Jenifer Owens is now proudly Jenifer Lower after her marriage to Wayne Lower in Costa Rica on October 19th, 2012.
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The newly-weds spent their honeymoon on the beaches they were married, and now the newly rejuvenated and glowing bride is back in the office ready as always to hit the ground running.
Everyone here in the office is indescribable happy for the officially united couple and we wish them a forever of happiness with … (1 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net: September E-News Letter - 09/09/12 11:52 PM

bozeman montana real estatenet: Professional Photography: Real Estate Service Above Expectation - 08/28/12 01:32 AM

"Photography is at the center of all your marketing," says Brian Balduf, chairman of VHT, a provider of photography services to agents and brokers in the Chicago area. "It's not just documenting that there is a house for sale. You want people to say, 'What a house,' " and be motivated enough to take action, he says.

"When people are searching for homes, they search by price range, location [and the numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms]. But then once they have the list, the visual piece becomes a larger and more important part of the decision," says Jani Strand, spokeswoman … (1 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Realtor and so much more... - 08/13/12 03:22 AM

"With this post I only feel it is fitting to add that these past two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity as Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net made the move into our new office. Jenifer was the architect, interior designer, and much of the manual labor behind the move and when these reviews came in intermixed with her spending countless hours on the new office, I could not help but beam with pride. Jenifer Owens--Realtor and so much more."
-Brittney Dahlberg

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bozeman montana real estatenet: Team Service Above Expectation: Office Bio (3/7) TRANSACTION MNGR - 07/13/12 02:51 AM

Born and raised in Malta Montana she grew up on my parents farm and ranch west of Malta. Her hobbies include spending time with family, snow skiing, biking, watching motocross, going to my lake place at Holter Lake, and always spending time with her family and her dear black lab Zoe. She went to Carroll College in Helena and graduated with a business degree in finance and management.
Crystal Hould started her career in real estate as a Home Mortgage Consultant at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the Helena area and then moved to become a member of Bozeman’s Wells … (0 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: What Importance Does it Make To Know The Sellers? - 06/12/12 06:31 AM

After all the stress of buying a home, once you have found ‘the one’ does it really matter what you know about the prior owners of your soon-to-be home? Understanding the seller’s situation, why they have put their home on the market, and details like this may come back to be beneficial to you when it comes to negotiations in this multiple offer market we are in today.
The most helpful and non-offensive question a buyer can ask is simple: Why are they moving? It can be a snowball from there. Job transfer, divorce, death in the family, just … (3 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Cell Phones As A Real Estate Marketing Tool - 03/21/12 12:37 AM

What do clients look at in order to find the home they want to buy? A study found that:
78 percent viewed photos and videos of homes. 66 percent requested additional information about a listing. 60 percent used the devices to find listing details, price, property descriptions and amenities, and contact information. . 55 percent searched for homes by city. 30 percent shared listing information with friends and family. 57 percent used their mobile device to locate a house listing via a GPS
42 percent downloaded a home buying search app.

In order to maximize these percentages in my favor, I … (7 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Importance of Blogging - 03/19/12 12:23 AM

Blog posts are a unique and interesting form of marketing. The concept of the digital/visual/attention limited arena agents are marketing to is an idea that is a constant challenge of realtors and other businesses alike. Real-time web statistics, visitor tracking tools, and click rates give us such an overload of information that sometimes it is difficult to plan the next move.
Because of this, I have found a new way to measure my marketing success. The quality of leads that I obtain gives me a more accurate picture of how my marketing is doing. I make sure that everything … (9 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Square Footage: A Realtor’s Dilemma and a Buyer's Warning - 03/09/12 12:06 AM

Every house is different. When looking at MLS to find the proper homes to overlap with a buyer’s desires, an agent has a limited depth of information they can read until they are in a home for the first time. This means that the Realtor must trust the numbers and data in the system. The only thing is there can be discrepancies.

Square Footage
Measuring living space is one of the variables that have guidelines that are not always know/followed. Each state’s Department of Taxation and Finance set the standards of how a space needs to be … (2 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Listing My Home: Should I Wait For Weather To Warm? - 03/06/12 11:02 PM

DID YOU KNOW?!
Homes listed in winter sell faster: 46 days in winter vs. 55 days in summer Homes listed in winter are more likely to sell: 59.2% sell in winter vs. 53.1% sell in summer Homes listed in winter sell closest to their original price: a 2.7% drop from the final price in winter vs. a 5.2% drop from the final price in summer, worth more than $7,000 on a $300,000 home Statistics taken from http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2011/12/should_i_wait_until_spring_to_list_my_home.html Listing your home is an extremely personal discussion that should not be marred by the seasons. Here in Montana, Real Estate, much like the … (0 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Belgrade Real Estate Price Redcution - 03/04/12 11:03 PM

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bozeman montana real estatenet: Bozeman Montana First Time Home Buyers Classes - 02/29/12 11:08 PM

When I type ‘first time home buyers programs’ into google, some of the results are: first time buyer FHA loan, military first time buyer, first time home buyer program specialist-zero down loans, and the list goes on. Your question may be, “I am a first time home buyer. How do I take advantage of all these opportunities?” My answer is simple. Get educated on what being a homeowner is. Below are dates of classes in Bozeman, MT. If you are not from around this area, look into classes in your area. The more knowledge you have going into the process, the … (2 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net Listing--A Peak Into Our Behind The Scenes - 02/28/12 06:32 AM

At Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net we do things differently.
Phase I: Front of the house signage is vital for capturing the wanderers—those who are out on their feet searching for a home in a desired area. This alerts potential buyers of your listing. We have also invested in add-ons. Text BMRE to 59559 and see what we mean. Getting a listing out there with a gusto in little non-traditional ways.
Phase II: Electronically we capture to the listing’s individual potential. Blogged, published, emailed: ultimately this initial début of your listing gets seen by nearly 1,000 viewers. This very … (4 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Price Reduction! This is a MUST SEE - 02/23/12 10:32 PM

3 BD 2 BA MLS: 180946
65 Red Shoulder
Three Forks, MT

This is a very charming home with a great floor plan. It lives much larger than its square footage. They have added decks and the garage. The foundation is insulated concrete forms, helping the R value for the entire home. They already have a radon mitigation system in place. Another quality Ebbighausen home! The propane tank is leased, all appliances convey along with a water treatment system (a must for this area).
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bozeman montana real estatenet: Savings for Montana First Time Home Buyers - 02/16/12 11:56 PM

As a Montana Resident, a special savings account is available for the purchase of your first home. You can save on Montana income taxes due to this First-time Home Buyer Act. The first-time home buyer savings account can be established at a state or federally chartered bank, saving/loan, credit union, trust company, mutual fund company, or with any brokerage firm. The options are very open. Commonly asked questions and answers regarding the accounts and affiliated tax benefits are seen here.
------------------------What are some of the requirements of the new law?
The first-time home buyer savings account must be opened after December … (1 comments)

bozeman montana real estatenet: Men and Women Will Fall In Love… WITH YOUR HOME! - 02/14/12 08:29 AM

American houses most admired features:

Men: Master bathrooms top this category for men. The next three places are neck in neck with 55% of men wanting walk-in closets, 51% wanting a gourmet kitchen, and another 51 % wanting an outdoor deck. The stereotype is broken with only 42% of men wanting pre-wired entertainment throughout the house. On the other hand….
Women: 75% of women want master bathrooms with a close second of 72% wanting walk-in closets. 62% want a gourmet kitchen and the statistics fall from there. Only 28% want pre-wiring for home theaters and surround sound systems.
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