Herb Johnson's (nkyrealty) Blog

Almost everything can be negotiable when buying a home. Here's a partial list of what's negotiable when buying a home: Price Financing Closing costs (except where specified by financing or law) Occupancy (When can you get the key and move in?) Painting (Will the seller repaint a portion of or the...

The numbers are in and existing home sales rose 12% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.28 million in December, up from 4.70 million in November. Yet they were almost 3% percent below the 5.44 million pace in December 2009, according to the National Association Of Realtors. Some economist s...

The ability to reap additional profits on the sale of your home can be accomplished easily enough if you make the right improvements. Many changes can provide the prospective buyer with enhanced feelings about your home. Feelings of more space, more light, more rooms, more closet space, greater p...

Some homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance they feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for something they could do themselves? In fact, almost 20% of all the homes sold last year were sold for s...

The recent economic downturn has prompted home buyers over age 50 to alter their home preferences. Buyers in this demographic group are more concerned about finances and less concerned about design than they were just a few years ago. Although previous studies typically found that most buyers ove...

As you interview REALTORS®, they may suggest a listing price on your home. Only you can decide what price to set, but you want it to be realistic. The listing price is critical. Set it too high, and you may not find a buyer and your house can become stale on the market. Set it too low and you che...

Needs and wants listMake a list of your needs and wants. Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, lower utility bills? Do you want a fireplace, a short drive to work, a lakeside view, or maybe minimal yard work? Once your list is made, go back over it and decide what is most im...

In a slow market, depending on the number of offers, rejecting the first offer may not be the wisest choice. For example, the market prices are depressed. You have your first bite in six months. It is safe to assume that this may be your only offer and you should at least consider it. Why should ...

36 Beautiful acres currently zoned agriculture but can apply for commercial zoning. Over 2000 ft of road frontage on Highway 1039, located just 1 1/2 miles off of I-71 exit 55. Possible owner financing with 15% down. Agent Herb Johnson    (ID: 435000321) Primary:859-372-8019 Secondary:513-518-425...

Every morning a mayor in a small town received a phone call in which he was asked the time of day. One day, the Mayor asked the mysterious caller why he called every day to ask the correct time. The answer? "I'm the Fire Chief. I'm responsible for blowing the town whistle every day at noon and ju...