homeowner: You really want Zillow to buy your house?
- 03/06/19 05:24 PM
Zillow's new service-ibuyer has hit the market in Phoenix, Atlanta, and Denver. There are three commercials which play on the emotions of a seller. Zillow claims a seller would be interested in selling their home for cash to a company they know and can trust -all while making a bubble beard and cooking unicorn pancakes. Very cute, but misleading. As there are many educated consumers that will be able to understand this arrangement, at the same time there are many others that will not. Unfortunately, a lot of sellers will not hire a professional realtor or real estate attorney to help navigate them … (4 comments)
homeowner: Real Estate is Changing
- 03/02/19 03:31 AM
There are cars flying over my head as I’m sitting on a park bench sending a text message on my arm. Yes, you didn’t misread and there are no typos in the above sentence. Welcome to the future. It may not be that far away from the time you are reading this post. I’m a Realtor/Broker/Owner/Author/Speaker and I recently wrote a book about my rapid rise to success titled “Burning Desire” ……. With this being said, my intentions were to write about a series of activities to focus on while climbing the success ladder in real estate. Well, after reading about … (4 comments)
1. Consistent and excessive amount of communication 2, I provide market research 3. Report market activity 4. I am genuine 5. I am grateful that out of thousands of Realtors my client chose me.
My goal is to get from the kitchen table to the settlement table, quickly! … (1 comments)
homeowner: Property Taxes Eliminated in Pa?
- 01/26/18 04:54 AM
Pa. could eliminate property taxes this year, senators say After years of property owners’ complaints, 2018 might be the year that Pennsylvania dramatically changes its real-estate tax system — if a few state senators have their way. A decade-long effort to eliminate or reduce property taxes has gained new momentum, after a constitutional amendment passed in November that allows the state to exempt owner-occupied homes from real estate levies. Now, the legislature could use that exemption to eliminate school property taxes. A group of senators is working to find a bill that has a chance at succeeding, said state Sen. David Argall (R-29). Argall … (4 comments)
homeowner: Showcasing Your Home to Sell
- 01/12/18 05:29 PM
Once you've decided to put your home on the market, it's important to take a close look at it from the viewpoint of a prospective buyer. Objectively evaluating each area and then making your home "show ready" can have a major pay-off in terms of the offers it will attract and how soon those offers come in.
The Big Picture 1. Keep in uncluttered 2. Keep it clean. 3. Keep it repaired. 4. Keep it neutral 5. Keep it inviting. 6. Keep it bright.
The Small Details 1. Trim, weed and tidy up lawn and garden 2. Clean up pet areas 3. Repair screens, windows and doors 4. Rearrange furniture for a more … (1 comments)
homeowner: 2950 N 6th St, Philadelphia Pa 19133
- 05/31/17 03:01 AM
Motivated Sellers! Move in Ready! All brand new Appliances Included. Take a look at this modern cozy 2 story, 4 bedroom 2 Full Bath home. It has been completely rehabbed from top to bottom. The home has beautiful hard wood floors, fresh paint, amazing lighting, new kitchen and bath, ceramic counters, and more. Upstairs you will find 3 large bedrooms and one full bath and plenty of storage. Main floor has an additional bedroom and full bath. Quiet block with easy access to Center City, shopping, restaurants and public transportation. This home will not last! Going, Going, Sold! … (5 comments)
homeowner: List Your Home! Buyer's are in abundance!
- 02/24/17 03:34 AM
Many markets are seeing so few new listings that they may not be able to meet the strong buyer demand heading into real estate’s traditionally busiest season. Listings are down more than 7 percent compared to a year ago across the country, according to the latest data by the National Association of REALTORS®. Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest Realtor.com® inventory data shows the following metro areas had listings that stayed on the market the shortest amount of time in January: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.: 43 days San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif.: 47 days San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif.: 55 days Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.: 57 days Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, … (1 comments)
homeowner: Discrimination Still Exist in Mortgage Industry
- 01/27/17 02:06 AM
It is very sad that predatory lending still exist in the mortgage industry, making it extremely difficult for minorities to get a fair mortgage and to keep their head above water. For all those that say this does not exist, the following information on recent settlements say otherwise. JPMorgan Chase will pay $55 million in a settlement over claims the bank giant charged thousands of African American and Hispanic borrowers higher interest rates on mortgages than white counterparts. Federal officials say the bank charged Black and Hispanic borrowers, on average, $1,000 more than similar mortgages issued to whites. The mortgages were reportedly issued … (1 comments)
homeowner: 10 Ways Buyer's Can Improve Credit
- 01/20/17 05:13 PM
Buyer's will find it easier to get a home loan using these tips according to an article written 07/13/2016 by Johnson Fedrick. 1. Always pay on time. 2. Keep your credit owed within limits. A good ratio to have is below 50% of annual salary. 3. Always pay your dues on time, in full. 4. Use two credit cards if you are a definite credit card spender. If you have two credit cards, you can keep your usage percentage in control. For example, if you have a credit card with a limit of $20,000, and you charge $15,000 on it, you used 75 percent of your … (1 comments)
homeowner: Clutter Control-Putting your home on a Diet
- 01/13/17 03:30 AM
"Clutter Control, Putting Your Home on a Diet" by Jeff Campbell is an amazing book to read. It's a easy read and it's extremely funny. I'm bringing up this topic, as a Real Estate Agent, because clutter is something that I deal with on a regular basis when working with my seller clients. The bottom-line is that a home does not showcase well and sell quickly if it's filled with the seller's clutter. It's an uncomfortable conversation to have, but it's very necessary to discuss with seller's the impact on the sale of the home if it does not go on a clutter … (3 comments)
homeowner: Traffic is a good thing, when it's Online Traffic
- 01/04/17 07:29 AM
Online is the only place where traffic is a good thing. If you are in the process of selling your home, you need to work with an agent that has an unique Internet strategy. I happen to, with the help of my company, use over a million keywords on major search engines to generate activity for your home sale. To maximize exposure of your listing, I will share it with hundreds of websites including major real estate websites and 300+ newspaper websites. I also advertise your Open House on the major real estate websites. My company also has a partnership with lendingtree.com which helps attract … (1 comments)
homeowner: OH, I'll Just Rent it Out if I Don't Get My Price! Bad Idea?
- 12/29/16 06:43 AM
Many seller's who have been unsuccessful with selling their home, decide to rent. They see renting as a better option then doing a price reduction. For some this may be a good idea, but for most--not so much! Why? Well below are some questions to ask before deciding to move in that direction. 1. What happens if the tenant stops paying the rent? 2. Do you have an eviction attorney? 3. How much will your homeowners insurance premiums increase because of the liability of a non-owner occupant? 4. Will you allow pets? 5. How will you collect the rent? Mail? In person? Paypal? 6. Will you be … (2 comments)
Zillow's new service-ibuyer has hit the market in Phoenix, Atlanta, and Denver. There are three commercials which play on the emotions of a seller. Zillow claims a seller would be interested in selling their home for cash to a company they know and can trust -all while making a bubble beard and cooking unicorn pancakes. Very cute, but misleading.
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