michigan: Buyer incentives to stimulate winter selling season
- 12/02/09 07:47 AM
Traditionally many sellers would avoid the winter months as a time frame to actively market their house. This year we have a powerful reason to market now vs. later. With the first time home buyer credits extended and expanded, it is important as a seller to take advantage of these incentives. NOW! Recent incentives provided a healthy lift in number of homes sold. There was also a significant lift in "regular" houses (not foreclosure/ short sale) sold with these incentives. These incentives offered an important marketing opportunity for anyone thinking of selling. It's important to remember that relocations, changing family needs, … (0 comments)
michigan: Seasonal Decor Advice
- 12/02/09 07:32 AM
Seasonal Décor Are you known for your over-the-top seasonal décor? The holidays, especially Christmas, give us a great opportunity to pull out all the stops-and compete with the Joneses across the street-in our outdoor decorations. And while seasonal décor is a lot of fun, and may be a family tradition, it can distract buyers from enjoying the exterior beauty of your house. The giant inflatable snow-globes at Christmas and the monstrous spider web at Halloween are perfect examples. Inside the house, an over-abundance of seasonal décor will detract from a tasteful color scheme or the well laid-out floor plan, and … (2 comments)
Traditionally many sellers would avoid the winter months as a time frame to actively market their house. This year we have a powerful reason to market now vs. later. With the first time home buyer credits extended and expanded, it is important as a seller to take advantage of these incentives. NOW! 
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