sellers market: Buyers: There was a Line to see the House! - 04/10/18 09:32 AM
I feel compelled to share a recent experience that I had as a buyer's agent in Cedar Rapids this past weekend.  This is the third instance of this practice that I have seen so far this spring in this price point.
 
The buyer that contacted me on Zillow was asking about a property that morning.  The problem was that they were out of town for the weekend and wondered if they might be able to see it this week.  After looking at the property on the MLS, reading the agent remarks that no showings would be allowed until the open house and … (2 comments)

sellers market: Sellers Have 4 Choices When They Receive an Offer - 04/05/17 01:29 PM
For the past few years, I have been counseling home buyers in Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor like this:  "When they offer on a home, the seller has 3 ways to respond":
 
1.  They could accept the offer as written.
 
2.  They could reject the offer.
 
3.  They could counter back to the buyer to address the price or terms.
 
And should the seller counter offer back to you, as a buyer, you can accept, reject or counter again.  But what happens when you don't get a response at all from the seller?
 
In today's fast-paced sellers' market, there is now a 4th option. The seller can … (2 comments)

sellers market: Does an Hour Matter When You're a Charlotte Homebuyer? - 03/29/17 01:11 PM
Whether you are in Charlotte or in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor, it IS a seller's market.  And it is tough for buyers out there in certain neighborhoods and price points. Decisions need to be made quickly or other buyers will beat you to it! 
 
This happened to my buyers yesterday.  The house had come onto the market on Monday afternoon.  We scheduled it for the next day, which was the first that they could both be there.  An hour before our scheduled showing time, the agent called me to let me know that the seller had accepted an offer.  I was … (0 comments)

sellers market: Should You Start Looking To Buy a Home Now, or Wait Til' Spring? - 01/10/14 01:13 PM

Steve makes some great points in this timely post. Timing is everything!  And there are advantages that exist for both buyers and sellers at any time of the year. Particularly in winter, sellerd may see less activity, but the QUALITY of the activity is better. After all, no one wants to move in the dead of winter. Where on the flip side, summer time means "lets go to some open houses and get decorating ideas"....
it is all dependent on your personal timeline. If your lease is up in a couple of months, you have less time to wait for the … (3 comments)

 
Karen Feltman, Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group)

Karen Feltman

Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group

Address: 4850 Armar Drive SE, Ste B, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

Mobile: 319-521-0701

Office: 319-423-4139

Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!


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