agent: Sellers Beware of These Mistakes! - 02/23/13 03:05 AM
           Top Mistakes Sellers Make          2013 Seller Mistakes
#1 Setting the Price too High     First,  you get fewer offers and eventually less showings.  Buyers could potntially think something is wrong with your property when you lower your price. Get an appraisal or do a Comparative Market Appraisal (CMA), then set your asking price accordingly. *See pricing your home right* All agents and appraisers use the same MLS system to price homes.
#2 Waiting for a Market Change  No one can predict when the housing market will do. Currently (2013) we are seeing the … (3 comments)

agent: Why Pricing Matters and current market conditions - 07/20/12 11:59 AM
  Pricing of Your Home
When pricing your home for sale, initial pricing is crucial.  Your agent will show you the  Right Price Analysis on your home and we will talk about the current real estate market conditions which change weekly.But you may not agree... Do I, or do I not leave room for negotiations? A home that is priced right in the beginning will bring a higher offer than a home that is negotiated 98% of the time. Remember, the agent is your guide and expert.  So often, sellers want to tell us their PRICE... or what they need to get … (7 comments)

agent: Buy the home that meets your needs and paycheck - 03/14/11 04:30 PM

Frequently I work with first time home buyers usually couples in their 20's without kids in Naperville, Illinois they are looking for the perfect first home.  They have a budget in mind and I encourage them not over spend and be comfortable with their mortgage so they can have extra money for updating their home, furnishings and much needed vacations. Ideally, in a bind, they could pay their mortgage on one salary.  Sometimes they are told differently by others. Let me give you an example:
 This is a great buying time, a major investment, so why not go all … (11 comments)