selling a home: 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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selling a home: 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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selling a home: A Home Pre-Inspection Alleviates Setbacks For Home Sellers
- 10/24/17 12:57 PM
Homeowner Pre-InspectionThose who have sold or purchased a home have heard the term 'home inspection'. For a home buyer, it is protection. It's an objective evaluation of a home's structure and systems, from top to bottom, including items like heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical, roof, attic, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation, etc.
What is a Pre-Inspection?More and more frequently, buyers are having home inspections conducted prior to investing in a property. This is what's commonly referred to as a Pre-Inspection. While home inspectors do not advise whether a buyer should or shouldn't purchase, their results carry sizable weight.
Why Would a Homeowner Order a Pre-Inspection?Typically, … (1 comments)
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selling a home: 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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selling a home: Scorching Hot Housing Market? 3 Reasons You'll Want To Hire a Great Real Estate Agent
- 07/07/17 11:48 AM
If you're a homeowner selling in today’s real estate market, pinching every penny is likely important to you. This might mean you're considering opting out of hiring a real estate agent and going with the DIY approach. However, there are many things an agent can do for you, particularly in a hot market, that make them worth the money. Here are just 3 reasons to hire a real estate agent.
1. Understanding The Neighborhood
It's possible that you know your neighborhood quite well and are aware of the selling prices of many homes in the area. However, an experienced agent will have a … (2 comments)
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selling a home: What's The Most Affordable Architectural Home Style?
- 09/22/16 01:43 AM
No matter where you live, there are likely a number of different architectural styles represented in your area. You may live in a neighborhood of bungalows down the street from a row of old Victorians. Or maybe your neighborhood was built more recently and is dominated by Colonials and Mediterranean-style homes. Here in the Bozeman Area, there's something for everyone- from rustic log homes to contemporary revivals to new construction and everything in between.
Downtown you will find brand new contemporary condos a block away from meticulously rehabbed craftsman cottages, or a historic buildings converted into residential suites. Ifsuburban life is your thing, you'll find no shortage of quaint, family neighborhoods complete with green space and … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Four Things Real Estate Agents Want Sellers To Know
- 07/22/16 05:16 AM
Pricing really is critical. It is a proven statistic that pricing your home too high typically ends up garnering a lower net than pricing slightly under market, driving a bidding war. Listen to your real estate agent when they advise you on pricing. They aren't pulling that figure out of thin air. This is what we frequently hear, "I'll price it a little high and see if I get any bites. If not, we can always drop the price." While this approach seems harmless enough, it can mean the difference between selling your home in 30 days and selling your home in 6 months. The best window to sell … (1 comments)
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selling a home: Our TEAM APPROACH Explained
- 07/15/16 07:55 AM
When we opened our doors over 5 years ago our goal was to offer our clients a new experience in the world of real estate. Our unique concept gives us a leg up over our competition because we are able to offer a greater value to them. In one word; TEAM.
There are a lot of "moving parts" in real estate. Our approach to real estate implements a team approach which ensures that all of the moving parts are working correctly and moving forward at all times. Here is a brief overview of what your team does for you when you hire us to help you sell … (1 comments)
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selling a home: Is Your Listing a Hard Sell?
- 03/31/16 04:03 AM
I recently read an article in RealtorMag that made some strong points for not overselling your real estate listing. I’ve been in this business for a lot of years so I’ve seen a LOT of homes. One of the very first lessons I learned was to not over-sell a listing. I am giving my client the best, most professional service as a real estate agent by being completely honest with them about their property. Sugar-coating it won’t gain my client anything but heart-ache and money in the long run.
Here are some of the great points made in the article:
Never Fake Perfection. Sellers are typically obligated to disclose known defects. Additionally, as a realtor, I am obliged … (0 comments)
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selling a home: Don't Need a Realtor?
- 02/10/16 11:23 PM
You can sell your home without a realtor. People do it every day. The real question is, how quickly can you sell your home without a realtor? Sure, you can spruce it up, de-clutter, deep clean, and take some photos - so why NOT sell it 'For Sale By Owner'? Selling a home is a BIG chore. Do you have the knowledge and time required to sell your own home? It can be quite overwhelming. Here are just 10 tasks to consider before you leap:
Price your home to sell.
Put your home on the market.
Advertise your home.
Schedule appointments to show your home.
Negotiate terms of sale.
Draft a contract.
Find a new home with wanted features.
Order title search.
Conduct final walk-throughs.
Coordinate closing … (0 comments)
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selling a home: 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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selling a home: We just grew a little!
- 04/29/15 02:04 AM
Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net would like to welcome our newest Real Estate Agent, Keegan Latta! We are thrilled to have such an enthusiastic, go-getter join our team. We asked Keegan to share a little about himself...
I moved to Bozeman in 2007 to attend Montana State University. In 2011 I graduated with a degree in business. I worked in the Bozeman area for a year before returning to my home state of Wyoming to work as a mason. After several years back in Wyoming I realized that Bozeman had become home during my time at college. I returned in 2014 to … (1 comments)
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selling a home: THIS Is How To Get It SOLD FAST...
- 03/18/15 03:45 AM
Spring is in the air! While it’s never really a BAD season to list your home, the most popular season in which to list your home is Spring. With that in mind, we at Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net thought we would share a few of our simple tips for getting your home sold FAST.
1. PRICE IT RIGHT. Any real estate agent worth their salt will tell you this is THE MOST IMPORTANT element in selling fast. The majority of buyer traffic will come through your home in the first 30 days it is on the market. If you list your home high with intentions of dropping the price if it doesn’t … (1 comments)
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selling a home: It had nice curb appeal - then I walked in the front door ...
- 02/18/15 11:01 PM
While my sister was in town for a visit I showed her one of my listings. (I MIGHT be trying to get her and her family to move to Bozeman. Wink, wink.) She loved this home so much that I asked her if she would mind sharing her thoughts on it. Here's what she had to say:
I thought it was a nice-looking home with great curb appeal until I walked in the front door. What was the first thing that grabbed my attention, you ask? The kitchen. THIS KITCHEN … Someone put a lot of effort and love into that space. I asked our gracious host, the homeowner, who … (4 comments)
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selling a home: Happy Birthday to you ...
- 02/13/15 11:34 PM
Holly is Bozeman Montana Real Estate .net’s Program Director of Lead Management… and she also happens to be my sister. She joined our amazing team in 2011 and has proven herself to be an invaluable asset! I don’t know what I would do without her!
Holly splits her time between Bozeman and Kansas City, MO – where she resides and works remotely. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 20 years and has 2 daughters (Ali – age 21, and Katie – age 17), a Great Dane, and a Boxer. She loves her family, traveling (and it’s a good thing since she comes to Bozeman so frequently), camping, and fishing.
We … (5 comments)
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selling a home: Real Estate: Not All Haphazard Scheduling and Sleazy Sales
- 05/21/14 12:24 AM
The role of a modern real estate agent is very obscure and ambiguous to the everyday person. From what exposure the general public has with real estate agents, it is easy to see why this is; agents are the people who dress top notch, drive buyers around a city in the shnazzy cars, or bring cookies and flower to an open house on the weekend and then, when an offer is made, they take 6% of the sales price for their time.
Having worked in a real estate office now for a little over four years I can confidently assure you, … (3 comments)
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selling a home: Blessings and Joy: Bozeman Montana Real Estate Review
- 12/05/13 11:28 PM
The holiday season is defined by the warmth and good feelings that accompany the sensation of giving to others. This year has been a year filled with blessings beyond my wildest dreams. Here is a taste of the joy I am lucky enough to be a part of time and time again:
"Dear Jen,
We would like to take a moment to express our thanks and gratitude to you and your staff. You not only helped us sell our first home but helped us step by step through building our new home and the home we will be raising our … (3 comments)
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selling a home: Ebb and Flow of Real Estate: Break The Low Points
- 08/17/12 02:27 AM
Lead tracking is one of the most important and underrated skills in real estate. When an agent starts to write up contracts, the other end of their business, the lead encouragement and primping lags behind. Converting leads into contracted deals cannot be left to the technological auto-generation processes. The human ‘touch’ takes more time but results in a higher conversion returns.
“Technology can be very useful in tracking all of your traffic but the point is you have to use it. Property management software and lead tracking companies help optimize data into a much easier format to make decisions with but … (5 comments)
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selling a home: Team Service Above Expectation: Office Bio (2/7) OWNER
- 07/02/12 04:33 AM
In 2005, Jenifer Owens entered the real estate world. She made her way through the big names, Keller Williams, E.R.A, and ReMax, before breaking away. Jenifer set out on a path to become her own boss. In 2010 she opened Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net and built it from the ground up.
As a single independent agent in Bozeman, Jenifer’s personality and work ethic began to draw the clients in. Since the birth of Bozeman Montana Real Estate.net, Jen has taken on two other agents as well as a four member support staff making her real estate business one … (4 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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