brenda swigert: Autumn RechargeFor The Agent's Soul! - 09/15/15 09:28 PM
It's September and the kids are back to school and cool,crisp mornings are greeting us. Some people love this time of year and for some the season change comes along with dreaded thought of the evening sun setting earlier and the dreaded winter just in the heels of this season. Wheb we wake up to these cool crisp mornings  it can sometimes be more than tempting to pull the covers over our heads and just go back to bed.
How do you recharge yourself on these days? Keeping a smile on your face and acting "as if" until the day improves or … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: SOLD! 294 Cherry Laurel Ct. Hamilton Twp, OH? - 05/29/14 03:47 AM

Call me for a personal tour 513-378-1461
John Henry resale. 2852 sq ft per auditor. Finished lower w/ half bath, wet bar area, media room & separate office area. Owner's bath beautiful cabinetry, double vanities & mirrors/lighting. HOA includes pool,lake,play area. USDA Eligible financing.
Such a well maintained home, beautifully decorated. Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy! This lovely home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac which gives additional privacy. The home offers a great room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace and hard-wired on both floors for a home theatre system with surround sound. Laundry … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: Top 5 Rules For A Buyer's Agent! - 05/29/14 01:26 AM
 
Have Buyers? Here are 5 Top Rules To Help You!
 
1. Sit down with them and go over the process... what we call a buyer's workshop or buyer's consultation. This will help you ensure that you know what they want and they know what you can and CAN'T do for them. Find out how they like to communicate and use this time to let them know how to best communicate with you... so that hopefully they aren't calling you at 11:30 pm wanting to see a home at 9:00 am. The next part of the conversation needs to happen … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: Can I Borrow Your Brain? - 05/02/14 12:21 AM

 
Reading this great post Can I Borrow Your Brain by Bob Stewart reminded me of what we all strive to do every day. No not borrowing other's brains... although for me if it has to do with math I would gladly borrow someone's brain with better math skills. But I am getting away from my point...
In real estate we look to network, to get the word out that we are in business and that we want others to come play in our sandbox. Just as Active Rain would like more agents to come on board and dance in the … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: Let's Talk About The Neighborhood! Part 3 - 03/20/14 10:59 AM
 
 

9 Hansbrinker Ct. Liberty Township Ohio
 
Welcome back to Dutchland Woods!
Dutchland Woods Subdivision is located in Butler County in the South West corner of Ohio, north of Cincinnati.
I am a Top Realtor in Liberty Township, OH.
I have three active listings in this subdivision currently and one that is pending. Today I want to share with you the third listing that is active in this series. 
This home is a bi-level which is also referred to commonly as a raised ranch. This home has three bedrooms and two full baths. The setting is really one … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: A Community To Fall In Love With... With Another Home To Sell Too! - 03/18/14 08:39 AM
Earlier I began a three part series of blogs about my three listings in Dutchland Woods. Take a peek at the first blog here...  http://activerain.com/blogsview/4352142/let-s-talk-about-the-neighborhood-
In this second part I want to share what I love about Dutchland Woods and also my second listing at 6572 Gretel Ct. Liberty Township, OH 45044

This home is a Quad level which means that it is a Tri-level with a basement. This home has a contemporary feel to it with open rooms and sky lights. But what I can't wait to tell you is that it backs up to the walking trail and … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: Let's Talk About The Neighborhood! - 03/18/14 06:52 AM
I have three homes for sale in Dutchland Woods Subdivision which is located in Liberty Township, OH. I happen to also live in Dutchland Woods as well having farmed this location for the past 13 years. As a past trustee of the HOA I have a lot of knowledge about the community and am very excited to share this information with prospective buyers.
The first home that I'd like to showcase is 6655 Tulip Lane.  This home is a Tri-level to be featured in The Journal News this Sunday. I will also hold this home open from 1-3 this Sunday so feel … (3 comments)

brenda swigert: The House Isn't A House, It's My Home! - 06/17/13 06:13 AM
Today I went to list a home of a relative who is 90 something and lost his wife a couple of years ago.  He has been staying with a daughter in another state and recently came home to get the house on the market.  He phoned me and made an appointment for me to come over.  I went this morning and found that he was certainly himself not in good shape.  The house as I started viewing it and measuring, had all the equipment there from when he brought his beloved wife home for her final days.  There were hospital beds, … (4 comments)

brenda swigert: Recharge Yourself Anytime! - 02/06/13 06:33 AM
It's February and while we just started a new year, with the very cold temperatures and dreary skies (not to mention the market that is hot hot hot) it can sometimes be more than tempting to pull the covers over our heads and just go back to bed.
How do you recharge yourself on these days?  Keeping a smile on your face and acting "as if" until the day improves or better yet, you improve is the first step.  Did you know that actually acting "as if" (you are happy or preparred, empowered or how ever you want to appear) really … (5 comments)

brenda swigert: I Wanna Talk About Me! What Is Your True Personal Passion? - 01/25/13 04:28 AM
We have a family member who has been given her own theme song. It happens to be Toby Keith's "I Wanna Talk About Me".   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUuDPNbkJk  There is certainly a good reason why she has been awarded this as her theme song by the family and I'm sure you can guess why.
When someone recently asked me to talk about myself, I cringed.  I immediately thought, "oh I just don't want to sound like...." and then came the next question that I loved.  I was asked, "what is your passion, your true personal passion"? Somehow that felt much nicer to answer without … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: When Do You Want To See 7016 Dutchland Blvd Liberty Township Ohio - 07/22/12 05:39 AM
Prepare to fall in love with this lovely home! As a listing agent I list and sell many homes and yet sometimes I can't help having favorites. This is one of mine!
What I love about this home...
It has character! Love the landscaping that surrounds the front and back AND SIDES of home! It isn't cookie cutter typical plant of few flowers or a bush. This has been well thought out and planned. It flows and is so colorful. A nice welcome picture before you ever even get to the front door.
 

 
The inside is warm and … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: Tech Summit #CBOhio - 07/22/12 04:24 AM
What a fun day! We were on twitter as #CBohio and were trending that entire day. Wehad fabulous speakers from Inman News such as Katie Lance and Chris Smith. There was such great information that we could really use beginning with simple ways to use Twitter. I always wondered how to make Twitter useful in my business and a lot of my questions were answered.
One idea that I loved was just to respond to someone you find interesting and find 5 of these whether on Twitter or Facebook.
I found myself being frustrated on Facebook not getting "liked" about whatever … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: $148,900 Beautiful 3 Bedroom Partially Finished Lower Level on Spacious Lot in Liberty Township, OH - 06/17/11 06:55 AM
Beautiful home, lovingly cared for. Bedrooms have had additional space built onto the front for extra square feet. The bedrooms are very large and offer the experience of multiple owner sized bedrooms. The Kitchen has been updated with new appliances, including a built in microwave, smooth top stove, dishwasher and the owner is willing to provide a gift card of $1000 for the buyers to purchase their own new refrigerator. Spacious ranch with very large bedrooms. Well maintained. New HWH, Sump pump, dishwasher, smooth top stove and built in microwave. Hardwood flooring in Kitchen and Family Room. Large entry. Finished lower … (0 comments)

brenda swigert: Short Sales Where We Are Now! - 04/04/11 03:45 AM

Where we have come...
With the recent changes in short sales, including The Mortgage Forgivness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation that began in 2007 and is scheduled to end in 2012 which generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt is forgiven in connection with a foreclosure.
Up to $2 million of Forgiven Debt is eligible for the exclusion (1$ million if married filing seperately). the exclusion does not apply if the discharge is due to the services performed for the lender or … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: Wow What A Great Value in Olde West Chester, OH - 03/18/11 11:00 AM
8825  Cincinnati Dayton Rd,  West Chester, OH  45069    Priced at $129,900
2 parcels. M5670036000024 & 25. Zoned B-2. Building (Main) plus large barn in rear & Shed.
Used to be an antiques shop!

Nice parking area behind main building. Additional second parcel behind
this barn above.
This is owned by a lender that is local and is priced to sell quick. This
is sold as is, where is. A fabulous deal with great frontage on a main
street in downtown Olde West Chester, OH
 
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brenda swigert: Beautiful Listing In Liberty Township OH - 03/11/11 12:58 AM
$160,000  What a great deal!  6809 Netherland Ct. Liberty Township, OH 45044
Spacious, open floor plan Ranch w/3bedrooms. Freshly painted and decorated throughout. New appliances in kitchen. Large deck with hot tub, wooded lot. $1500 in closing costs to the buyer if closed on or before April 30, 2011. Energy efficient home: All electric home and less than $200/mo average billing( per sellers).Large exterior storage shed. Attic/storage space with easy access above two car garage (and above home. Spacious, modern, ranch with cathedral ceiling; 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Owner's bedroom offers his and hers walk-in closets. Freshly, profesionally … (1 comments)

brenda swigert: Beautiful Home For Sale in Loveland, OH - 03/10/11 11:04 AM
4135 Oak Tree Ct Loveland OH 45140
MLS#: 1250190
$399,000 Short Sale! Call me if you need help! Avoid Foreclosure!

Large home on cul-de-sac. Park at the
end of the street. Lovely neighborhood.
Mature trees. Conveniently located near
Interstate 71. Near shopping, medical,
excellent rated Loveland Schools, and
great entertainment surrounds you!




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Presented by:
Brenda Swigert
Work Phone: 513-720-9900
Cell Phone: 513-555-5555
brenda.swigert@cbws.com
www.BrendaSwigert.com
Coldwell Banker West Shell
9106 West Chester Towne Centre Dr
West Chester OH 45069
cbws.com
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brenda swigert: Short Sale Success Stories... CDPE Makes A Difference! - 02/28/11 11:15 AM
 
Where we have come...
With the recent changes in short sales, including The Mortgage Forgivness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation that began in 2007 and is scheduled to end in 2012 which generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt is forgiven in connection with a foreclosure.
Up to $2 million of Forgiven Debt is eligible for the exclusion (1$ million if married filing seperately). the exclusion does not apply if the discharge is due to the services performed for the lender or … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: SOLD!! Listing In Dutchland Woods - 10/20/10 03:02 AM
The cream of the crop in Dutchland Woods! Covered rear deck with view of lake. Open floor plan, partially finished lower level. Run! This is a gem!

HOA includes 2 pools, clubhouse available for rentals, social and rec committee with lots of activities for entire community. Soccer fields, tennis courts,play yard, lake to fish in. Home backs up to community lake. Owners have enjoyed living here and hate to leave. Pride of ownership shows throughout the home. Built in shelving with lights in the entryway, first floow laundry with lots of storage space. Owner's suite with sitting area and view … (2 comments)

brenda swigert: Play,Refresh... and Work! - 09/05/10 06:37 AM
 
So here's to Fall... My Fall Forward Campaign! I hope you'll join me in your own city, in your own park, doing what Top Real Estate Agents do... play, refresh and work!
Enjoy some pics from the day at the park and let me know if you are joining me! Send photos of your park too!




Fall Foward Campaign...at the park!
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