home selling: Five Features Millennials Want in a Home
- 05/22/18 11:35 AM
Millennials roughly are defined as the generation born between 1981 and 1996, which means they're currently between ages 22 and 37. Not surprisingly, this generation makes up the largest population of home shoppers and purchasers of all generations. Considering the age spread, this demographic covers those most likely to purchase their first home, as well as those likely to sell their first home to purchase a more expensive home. Additionally, according to a the National Association of Realtors' most recent 'Aspiring Home Buyers Profile' report, of all the generations, Millennials find it the least difficult to save for a down payment. … (3 comments)
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home selling: Why You Need a Real Estate Agent When It’s Time to Sell
- 04/19/18 08:41 AM
Home sales in the USA are expected to rise by 3 percent by the end of this year, compared to 2017 figures. This information comes from Redfin economist, Nela Richardson, and was reported by the team at CNN Money in January of 2018. While the Bozeman real estate market is almost always hotter than other markets in the country, with national stats like this, it may be safe to assume that our local market will see an bit of a higher uptick in home sales than the rest of the country. In such a competitive market, working with a Real Estate Agent is … (1 comments)
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home selling: Pre-Sale Outdoor Revamp to Increase Property Value
- 04/10/18 08:47 AM
The low inventory of houses in a lot of markets prompts buyers to shop earlier for a property. Spring is a good time to spruce up homes if you are planning on putting your house on the market this year. Preparation for viewing is a good step towards making that sale happen quickly and to increase your property value. Not only are you expected to tidy up inside but also outside where first impressions are made. Here are practical tips for your outdoor home maintenance to prepare homes for a spring sale.
Well-Maintained Backyard Enhances the Value of Real EstateThere is no doubt that … (0 comments)
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home selling: Easy Curb Appeal Projects To Add Value To Your Home
- 02/09/18 02:20 PM
72% of Americans continue to believe that buying a home is a good financial decision, and this means that despite the economy and the current political climate, buyers will continue to invest in property to secure their future. As Bozeman, Montana has just been named as one of the Best Places to Live by Time Magazine last year, it is expected that many prospective homeowners will be flocking to the area in 2018 to enjoy easy access to active outdoor living, great jobs, and culture. If you own a home in Bozeman and are planning to sell it, keep in mind … (3 comments)
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home selling: Kids, Selling Your Home: 5 Methods For Keeping It Tidy
- 11/13/17 10:16 AM
You realize how hard it is to keep your home clean for longer than ten full minutes when children live in your house. This is no exaggeration (see above photo). My husband and I are the proud parents of 3 wonderful children ages 14, 11, and 10:
We survived the 'diapers, wipes, and burp rags in every room at all times' phase, the 'I have exceptional quads and balance as it's easier to step over the 14 infant gates in our home than to take them down each and every time I have to enter or exit a room' stage, the 'we are … (0 comments)
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home selling: Understanding Appraisals: What to Do If Your Home Appraises Low
- 09/21/17 11:43 AM
Home appraisals are used to establish market value of a property. In the world of residential real estate, they are most frequently used to protect a mortgage lender’s interest. Translation; if the home doesn’t appraise for the agreed upon selling price, the buyer will have to renegotiate terms with the seller and/or lender or walk away (if the contract includes this clause). An appraisal isn’t actually required in ALL residential real estate transactions. If the buyer is purchasing the home with their own cash and the seller and buyer agree upon the sale price of the property, neither party is required to obtain an appraisal.
For the sake … (0 comments)
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home selling: Four Selling Sins...
- 07/22/15 11:48 PM
1. Incorrect Pricing
Make no mistake, UNDER-pricing your home can be just as detrimental as OVER-pricing your home. Listen to your agent’s advice regarding price. Their suggestions are not arbitrary. They use comps and current market trends to figure out what the best selling price for your listing is. It’s important that your listing price aligns with the appraisal at closing time. If it doesn’t, it could mean the sale!
2. Neglect
We all have a list of repairs we have been meaning to get to for ages. At our house, we have two. The “Long List” and the “Short List”. Short List repairs are things that can spell … (2 comments)
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home selling: Homeowners Take Notice!
- 07/13/15 03:17 AM
Homeowners take notice! You may think you know where to put your money for a great ROI (Return on Investment)… kitchens, bathrooms, and masters. Right? NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) released a report called What Home Buyers Really Want that may surprise you. Two panels were surveyed – Home buyers who had recently purchased a home (in the previous 3 years) and Individuals expecting to purchase a home (in the next 3 years).
To begin with, we were surprised at a few things home buyers DIDN’T want. Here are a few features from that list:
Elevator Gated Community Laundry Chute Game Room Wet Bar
So what features DO home … (1 comments)
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home selling: Respect and Remembrance in Real Estate
- 11/11/14 03:12 AM
VA Loan Overview
The VA Loan program is designed to help (DD214 approved) service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners by means of buying, building, repairing, retaining, or adapting a home for your own personal occupancy.
A Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms. (SOURCE)
The outcome is a reasonable and valuable loan package.
PROs:
No down payment mitigating the stressful costs involved with closing on a home. Interest rates are competitive and more likely … (4 comments)
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home selling: 5 Reasons to Hire JR Tonjum, Your Real Estate Agent
- 11/05/14 12:18 AM
MY PLEDGE: As an Agent, I pledge to serve my clients with honesty, dedication and enthusiasm.
FOR BUYERS: Initially living in Bozeman, and ultimately purchasing a horse property in the surrounding area, J.R. has knowledge of both Bozeman and the quaint towns and communities in the Gallatin Valley.
FOR SELLERS: As a listing agent, J.R.'s homes have sold at a higher percentage of list price than the average home sales in the Gallatin Associate of Realtors area. Let J.R. market and showcase your home to potential buyers and sell your home faster!
RELOCATION KNOWLEDGE: J.R. relocated from Georgia in 2007 … (1 comments)
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home selling: Why List Your Home This Fall/Winter?
- 10/08/14 12:29 AM
Many people think the real estate market freezes over as the weather gets colder. Truth is, the fall and winter months provide unique advantages that can actually assist in the selling of your home! Listen to learn more…
Greater Number of Serious Buyers Looking
During the fall and winter months, you find only serious home buyers previewing homes. They people who really need to buy now, and are willing to go above and beyond to find a home. They often have a pressing need to close quickly and move in soon due to a job relocation or major life change. Also, … (2 comments)
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home selling: Real Estate at its Core: A Passion for Helping People
- 08/01/14 01:04 AM
“For most of my life I have lived in beautiful Montana. I grew up near my grandparent’s cattle ranch and farming community where everyone knows your name. I graduated from the University of Montana in 2004 with a degree in Sociology/Criminology. Since then, I've held a wide variety of jobs including banking, insurance, and social work.
I have always envisioned a career in real estate, so with the encouragement of my boyfriend, I completed my real estate course and exam last month. Because of my diverse professional background, I bring strong customer service skills and my passion for helping … (0 comments)
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home selling: How Much Home Can My Money Buy?
- 04/24/14 06:29 AM
In January 2014, the average American home was $322,800.
How much does $322,800 but you in Bozeman, Montana?
How much does $322,800 but you in Three Forks, Montana?
How much does $322,800 but you in Belgrade, Montana?
Now, let’s take a look at getting the for your buck…
Method I: Calculating Cost per Square Footage of the home you are seeking to buy. Square Footage Cost Formula:
Total Square Footage = Length x Width
Total Cost = Length x Width x Cost per Square Foot
Cost per Square Footage is a quantitative approach … (1 comments)
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home selling: Home Buyer and Home Seller Advice in a Recoverying Real Estate Market
- 07/03/13 02:34 AM
Buyers:
Listings are moving quickly. Too quickly for some sellers in fact. As a non-monetary perk for an offer, there are options like a seller’s residential lease that will allow a home to close quickly as the buyer would like to see, but the seller will not get cold feet from their home selling too quickly and they can have the 60-90 days to plan what their next step is.
Move with certainty. Enter into a deal at your max, no lower and no higher. No lower because although it gives you negotiating power, multiple offers may mean you put … (2 comments)
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home selling: Home Appraisals and Their Role in Real Estate
- 06/12/13 12:05 AM
Home appraisals are an integral piece of the real estate puzzle and as such, they can be used as indicators regarding how the market is faring. The relationship between the real estate market and appraisal values basically follows the trend that when the market plummets, sales are more often derailed by low appraisals that fall short of the home’s selling price. Recently, appraisers are putting higher values on homes again creating an environment that allows more deals to go through. Between the years of 2008-2010, a Seattle-based firm reported 1/3 of their sales as coming in under below the selling price … (0 comments)
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home selling: Today's Real Estate: It's A Race to the Finish Line
- 06/14/12 11:37 PM
Real Estate always has its challenges. When it is doing poorly, buyers are struggling to finance their dream. When news turns positive, like in today’s market, when even with the market getting healthier by the day, the challenge is now high competition. A shortage of good homes in a market that is primed for buyers leads to intense multiple off situations in nearly every transaction.
“Would-be buyers are packing open houses and scrambling to make offers on properties before they are even listed. Bidding wars are erupting. And real estate agents are vying fiercely to represent the few sellers that … (0 comments)
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home selling: THREE MUST DO’s BEFORE YOU LIST
- 05/14/12 02:07 AM
PAPERWORK: Having a detailed list of repairs, updates, and upgrades will greatly assist in how an agent words the description on MLS and therefore everywhere else your listing is seen. New roofing, especially in Bozeman hail-happy weather, or other similar perks can be marketed as features of your listing.
APPEARANCE: De-clutter, clean, stage. These are all things you as a home-owner can do and do well to maximize the wow factor of your home. Photographs are possible buyer’s first introduction to the home and first impressions are vital. If your home is picture ready when you sign the papers … (1 comments)
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home selling: Kitchens, Kitchens, Kitchens. BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
- 04/01/12 11:54 PM
Kitchens are powerful tools that can add or detract from a home’s potential. They are the heart of the home to the living room’s hearth. As everyone knows, the stomach is the way to win favor with anyone—even potential buyers. Just think about how much time is spent in a kitchen. Three meals a day. Every day. Every year. Holidays center around the food produced there, and midnight snacks are only held within the glow of the fridge.
So how do sellers maximize the BANG of the kitchen?
Look at other’s in your area: What is selling at what … (2 comments)
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home selling: 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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home selling: Follow Through
- 08/10/11 03:57 AM
75% of online customer leads are being ignored or taking excessive time to be responded to by agents.
In a study done consisting of 715 responses and 56 brokerages, the results were disheartening…
50% of the responses were aimed at specific associates. 25% of these associates
never
responded.
The other 50% went into the companies’ IDX sites. 46% of these inquires
went
unheeded.
For those who did follow up on their leads, it took an average of
8 hours
for them to reply.
If you want quick responses contact Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net where our team … (2 comments)
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Millennials roughly are defined as the generation born between 1981 and 1996, which means they're currently between ages 22 and 37. Not surprisingly, this generation makes up the largest population of home shoppers and purchasers of all generations. Considering the age spread, this demographic covers those most likely to purchase their first home, as well as those likely to sell their first home to purchase a more expensive home. Additionally, according to a the National Association of Realtors' most recent 'Aspiring Home Buyers Profile' report, of all the generations, Millennials find it the least difficult to save for a down payment. … (3 comments)
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