debbiehomesnet: Selling a build job...
- 04/26/12 01:36 PM
For the first time in my 6 .5 years as a real estate agent I helped a couple write an offer on a build job. It was sort of interesting on many counts. 1) I am helping a brand new agent out (who I am partnering with) and so technically I just referred it to her.... Well actually she got the client but it is a way to pay me for my expertise... 2) I spent a lot of time researching CBH homes and reading a new type of contract.... 3) The biggest problem that buyers seems to run into is (3 comments)
debbiehomesnet: Tenant troubles with a section 8 lady
- 04/20/12 02:41 AM
I like to believe people will improve themselves. Most of my section 8 people (and I have had 4 tenants on section 8) do there best. They have fallen on hard times. It is difficult to acquire the section 8 voucher. The waiting list is over 3 years here in Ada County and they are not accepting new applicants. When one thinks about this it is very scary. Someone needed help 3 years ago and they still need it. I would imagine that many people have solved their problems by the time they are off the wait list. About 1.5 years (3 comments)
debbiehomesnet: Pricing a home......
- 10/13/11 12:05 PM
I price my listings after a market analysis at what I hope is a competitive price. In some neighborhoods there is a huge variance of prices.... I give my seller a range and we plan our strategy..... If the home doesn't move I suggest it is time to implement a price reduction... All of a sudden "I don't want to give my home away". I explain that we are not having enough showings to sell the house and we must lower the price or you are the highest bidder on your home. I was in just this situation when I open (1 comments)
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