sellers: I really don't want a sign in my yard. It's none of my neighbors business if I'm selling my house.
- 01/10/11 09:56 AM
This is a great post from Tish Lloyd about how important it is to have a sign in front of your property when you are placing it for sale. You can really do yourself a disservice by trying to hide the fact that you are selling the property when by placing it for sale the main thing you are trying to do is put it in front of the public.
I really don't want a sign in my yard. It's none of my neighbors business if I'm selling my house.
With all due respect, you are incorrect. It … (9 comments)
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sellers: What Every Seller Needs To Know In Today's Real Estate Market
- 05/16/10 06:32 AM
This is a phenomenal post written by Carra Riley.
What Every Seller Needs To Know In Today's Real Estate Market
The real estate agent is only the messenger
Sellers please take several deep breaths before shutting down on any offer in today's real estate market.
The agent YOU selected to represent you is doing the job you hired them to do with your best interest at heart when presenting an offer. … (8 comments)
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sellers: ARE YOUR ANIMALS A SHIELD?
- 05/15/10 08:10 AM
In reading a post today from Randy Ostrander it got me to thinking about people and their pets. In all the years I have been in Real Estate pets have really never presented a major problem. However in the past year my clients and I have been chased, jumped on and frightened by more dogs than in the last 7 years. Do more people have more pets? Are they more careless? Are the dogs more ferocious? Or are people less respectful and dogs less disciplined? Today is the perfect example. I had to go out to a seller's residence because … (18 comments)
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sellers: 10 Must Haves in Todays New Homes
- 04/03/10 10:54 AM
Large kitchens, with an island
Energy-efficient appliances & high efficiency insulation & high window efficiency
Home offices-You can get creative and use a walk-in closet for a small office
Main-floor master bedrooms/suites
Outdoor living room
Ceiling fans
Master suite soaker tubs
Stone and brick exteriors
Community landscaping, with walking paths and playgrounds
Two-car garages
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sellers: Why Do Real Estate Agents Make X% When They Only Put Up A For Sale Sign?
- 02/21/10 07:17 AM
This is for anyone who may wonder what things Realtors do to get your property sold - especially when we don't always have the aid of the buyer's Realtor. A great post written by Debbie Baldes in Roseville, California. For my sellers you can substitute Minisink Valley Homes for the Executive Properties Website.
Why Do Real Estate Agents Make 6% When They Only Put Up A For Sale Sign?
This last week I was again reminded of just how some people think. Someone wrote a letter to a relative of mine trying to persuade my relative to sell their … (15 comments)
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sellers: ORANGE COUNTY SPRING HOME SHOW
- 02/21/10 12:10 AM
FEBRUARY 26, 27 & 28 2010 FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY Come to the Orange County Spring Home Show where there will be over 90 exhibitors with 150 booths representing the home building and remodeling industry. See all of the latest in new products and services from the basement to the roof in fixtures, furnishings, insulation, lighting, heating, energy, patio furniture, water purification and more! If you are looking to update, upgrade or do any kind of work on your home then this is the place for you!
Fri 4 - 9 pm, Sat 10 - 8 pm and … (2 comments)
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sellers: Want to help Sell Your House? Get Lost!
- 02/16/10 05:33 AM
This is the perfect analogy for how buyers feel when a homeowner is home during a showing!
Tips From My Web Site
What is the best thing you can do during showings of your house?Make yourself scarce.
Ever shopped in a store where the employees clearly work on commission and almost seem to lurk in the background, watching your every move, while you shop?
This scenario doesn't really put you in the buying mood, does it?It can be uncomfortable exploring a home when you also feel like you're being watched. Making buyers feel comfortable when looking for a home is absolutely … (7 comments)
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sellers: Economy Changes affect sizes of Homes
- 01/29/10 02:55 AM
For the first time in 27 years new home buyers are looking to buy smaller homes driving down the average size of homes built since 1982. The National Association of Home Builders found that the average size of a new home that was finished in 2009 fell to 2480 square feet from 2520 square feet in 2008. With the new tax credit available of $8000 the market is being flooded with first time home buyers who do not mind the compromise of a smaller home for a lower price. There is also a surge in the 55 and over crowd purchasing … (26 comments)
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sellers: The Facts About Radon Gas in the Home – It’s Hazardous to Health
- 01/22/10 07:06 AM
The Facts About Radon Gas in the Home – It’s Hazardous to Health
The Environmental Protection Agency has declared January as National Radon Action Month. The purpose is to help educate the public about the health hazards of radon gas in the home and to identify steps consumers can take to protect themselves.
The video below, courtesy of the EPA, is a good summary of the facts about radon and why it is a concern you should be aware of. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and leads to 21,000 deaths every year. The surgeon general … (8 comments)
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sellers: Checklist and Tips for a Successful Move
- 12/18/09 12:37 PM
Moving into a new home is often one of the most thrilling times of your life. It can also be very stressful, but with proper planning, can be fun and exciting. As you know, there are many responsibilities that accompany the moving process, and overlooking even the simplest of those may cause unexpected setbacks for you. We want your entire home buying experience to be as enjoyable as possible - to help achieve that, we have compiled the following moving tips and checklist to help facilitate your move. We hope they will help you and your family make a smooth … (2 comments)
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sellers: Are Home Inspections for Renegotiation or Buyer Protection
- 12/09/09 04:09 AM
It's fairly ubiquitous today to hire a licensed home inspector when purchasing a home. This is a good thing. For most folks a home purchase represents the largest amount of money to be spent in their lifetime. The home inspection contingency is typically one of the "big three" contingencies in an offer to purchase.
While specific language and format will vary, the basis of a home purchase agreement has, in essence, three components from the buyer's point of view.
We will purchase your home if...
You agree to our price We can acquire appropriate financing Upon inspection(s) the … (3 comments)
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sellers: 10 Don’ts When Buying Foreclosures
- 11/24/09 11:26 AM
While there are sometimes bargains to be found in the purchase of foreclosures, there are also serious pitfalls. Foreclosures are not for the inexperienced. Use the following to help guide you through the process.
1. Don’t buy a foreclosure in the wrong area. Even if the home is a great deal, if you are planning to live there, you’ll probably regret your decision. Price is never the only factor. And even if you are an investor, if the home isn’t in the area you wanted, it may be better to look for another.
2. Don’t assume that a … (6 comments)
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sellers: Free Advice For Sellers - Show Them Something They're Not Expecting
- 11/11/09 10:19 AM
It is common knowledge that you need to prepare your house for sale. You would have to be living under a rock not to know that you have to "declutter"to make your house more desirable, and it is highly unlikely that you haven't seen some form of home staging show on television.
So, I have a question for you....
What gives?
How is it possible that there are so many filthy, cluttered, poorly maintained houses out there on the market?
I'm not talking about running into one every now and then. I'm talking about more times than not...
The … (10 comments)
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sellers: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
- 10/04/09 12:38 PM
Photo by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2009 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved. This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes Real Estate in Slate Hill, NY. Thank you for not plagiarizing!
I will give you a hint - it is something alive.
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sellers: RADON - DON'T LET IT FRIGHTEN YOU
- 09/27/09 08:27 AM
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas formed from the decay of radium. More and more today you will see the test being done for Radon in home inspections. Radon is a health hazard, causing lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know if you are at risk from Radon. The Surgeon General recommends testing all homes below the third floor for Radon.
Since Radon is a gas it may come into your home through any openings in your foundation whether it be an older home or a new construction. All homes should be tested or re-tested at some point … (4 comments)
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sellers: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
- 08/30/09 01:51 PM
Photo by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2009 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved. This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes in Slate Hill, NY. Thank you for not plagiarizing.
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sellers: Home Stager Reveals Secrets To Selling -Transform With Paint
- 08/30/09 12:41 PM
Courtesy of:
Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager
Portsmouth, NH
More about me…
Sharon Tara Transformations
Address: 10 Regina Road, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Cell Phone: (603) 661-8524
New Hampshire Home Stager reveals secrets to selling.
The biggest bang for your buck, by far, is using paint to improve your home's appearance. Paint will make a room cleaner, fresher, brighter, and more stylish. It gives buyers the impression that the house has been well maintained and cared for. It makes your home more competitive with new construction.
Paint can be used to help minimize negative features and to help showcase positive … (18 comments)
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sellers: WHY HASN'T OUR HOME SOLD?
- 08/20/09 07:12 AM
Courtesy of:
John Mulkey, Housing Guru
Waleska, GA
More about me…
TheHousingGuru.com
Address: P.O. Box 910, Waleska, GA, 30183
Office Phone: (678) 493-3432
Cell Phone: (404) 310-60
Dear Agent,
Why hasn’t my house sold? You’ve had it listed for 3 months and we haven’t yet even had an offer. We’ve done everything we can do, yet we’re hardly getting any traffic. It makes us wonder if you’re doing your job.
Since we’ve done our part, the fault must be yours. Just so you remember, here is a list of all the things we’ve done.
Every time you tell … (7 comments)
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sellers: $8000 CREDIT- HOME INSPECTION, THEN MOVING DAY!
- 08/09/09 06:52 AM
If you are a first time home buyer or someone who has not owned another principal residence at any time during the previous 3 years prior to purchase you may be eligible for the $8000 home buyer tax credit. But you must hurry; you must close on this new home by December 1st, 2009 to be eligible for this credit. As a result many consumers are shopping the market in order to take advantage of this tax credit. After you and your Realtor have shopped around and picked the home you would like to make yours you must next … (2 comments)
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sellers: NATURE & MARKETING CONTEST - DON'T LET THE MARKET MAKE YOU NERVOUS!
- 08/07/09 11:57 AM
Photo by Debra Walsh, Copyright © 2009 Debra Walsh. All Rights Reserved. This photo may not be reproduced, used or transmitted without the express, written permission of Debra Walsh of Minisink Valley Homes in Slate Hill, NY. Thank you for not plagiarizing.
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