buyers: Confidence or Confusion
- 05/27/09 01:57 PM
This morning I read an article about how consumer confidence is improving. This comes on the heals of having talked with two business men in Lexington yesterday that are about to file bankruptcy. These are not men who speculated in the stock market or leveraged the equity in their homes. They simply did business as usual and the business slowed down so much they cannot pay the bills. I came home yesterday worried for these men and worried for my community. My confidence in the economy took a nose dive yesterday and I am feeling much more a sense of confusion. … (1 comments)
buyers: Great Buys in Lexinton, Buyers Don't Miss this Opportunity
- 05/27/09 12:22 PM
Buyers, do not miss the opportunity of a lifetime!! Interest rates have begun to creep up and the market is overflowing with affordable homes. Take a look at these homes. Great Values in Lexington, Kentucky Over two hundred properties in Lexington that are priced so that they can be owned without breaking your bank. In fact many of these homes can be purchased with a payment less than or equal to a similar home that you would rent. Just give me a call and my team can begin helping you on the path to owning your home. 859 684 5890 … (0 comments)
buyers: Buyers, Check your egos before making offers.
- 03/30/09 01:14 PM
Nearly forty years ago I saw a beautiful young woman hurrying down the street while I was on my way to an important appointment. I was late. Could I muster up the courage to talk to her? I pulled my little Datsun pickup over to the side of the curb and asked her to go with me to the appointment. That decision has directly influenced the rest of life in a way I never could have dreamed. I had spent much of the previous eight months thinking about that young woman. Her delight in the simple joys of life, her … (2 comments)
buyers: What will it take to get all the dormant buyers to surface and get serious about buying a home?
- 02/08/09 06:13 AM
The purpose of this post is to get real estate agents and potential buyers to talk to communicate about what it will take to smash the ice off of this cold buyers market and thaw out all those potential buyers. During our recent ice storm I observed that if one did not clear the ice and snow from the sidewalks on a regular basis the water just continue to accumulate and freeze layer upon layer. Even a little thawing during the day made the next days ice thicker and more treacherous after the nights hard freeze. I wonder if the buyers … (0 comments)
buyers: The ice has melted, will the buyers now emerge?
- 02/07/09 08:41 AM
Today it was near 60 and the ice has mostly disappeared. We were safe and snug in our home even without power but many others suffered greatly. I am thankful I brought the old faithful Stihl chain saw. Once again it did its magic relieve more than a few trees of their broken branches. As it began to thaw a day or two ago I began to wonder if the warmer weather would possibly bring buyer back to look at home. If you are a potential home buyer would you please answer some questions for me. Think about this in terms … (0 comments)
buyers: Buyer Agency Revisited
- 01/11/09 07:40 AM
This afternoon I hosted an open house in my neighborhood. I met some very friendly people and some first time home buyers. When I meet buyers I always ask if they are working with an agent. Four of the people I met today were not working with an agent. I love helping people be informed well enough to make wise decisions. So I always explain buyers agency to them. The purpose of this blog is to once again help buyers understand the importance of having a buyers agents. I will explain buyers agency by telling a story. Judy and Joe … (0 comments)
buyers: Take the time to court before marrying.
- 12/09/08 12:37 PM
I just read Melissa Gant's rant against sellers who have caused great frustration and a readiness to fire them. I applaud Melissa for taking a stand and getting back to basics. However I think there are a few things we need to remind ourselves so that we don't work with sellers or buyers that take away our energy and self esteem. We won't need to fire our clients if we court them before we marry them. Here is how we should approach all of our potential clients. 1) Set the stage. Have an intitial consultation with all potential clients. In this market … (6 comments)
buyers: Move Up Buyers, Don't Miss this Opportunity
- 12/01/08 11:43 AM
Dear Move Up Buyers, There has probably never been another time in history when you have such an opportunity as right now to buy a home. Interest rates are historically low. Prices have generally fallen and there is a large inventory of homes ready for you to choose from. If you are thinking you will lose money on the home you bought you need to think again and read this very, very carefully. Let me keep the math very simple to illustrate the truth about the market for move up buyers. If you bought your home for 100,000 and it will … (2 comments)
buyers: Selling Your Home? You Must have the RIGHT price in this market.
- 11/07/08 01:27 PM
Yesterday I wrote about the need to separate yourself from your home emotionally if you want the potential buyers to view your home as a house. Today I want to focus on how you as a buyer can set your home at the right price. Trying to sell your home when it is not market price is like buying a lottery ticket and hoping to get rich. It just is not a wise way to spend your time or your money. Getting the price right in this buyer's market is another key to actually selling your home. When property is price … (0 comments)
buyers: A Well Done Home Inspection
- 09/22/08 01:48 PM
We had the home we are buying in Lexington inspected this morning. I followed the inspector and was intentional about watching and talking very little as he worked. I encourage my clients to watch the home inspection and to be aware the inspector can be distracted and miss something. I beleive when buying a home following the inspector can be a very good way to really learn about the different systems of the home. If you watch and listen and are careful to not distract my experience has been the inspector will point out important details to you. This can make it … (13 comments)
buyers: Buying a Home for Community not just a Monetary Investment.
- 08/10/08 10:32 AM
Just before WW II ended My parents loaded everything they had on an old model T truck, departed from their childhood homes in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas and headed to Alaskan planning to take the ALCAN Highway and begin homesteading. They ran out of money in North Idaho, found a job and 80 acres they could buy. The land had an old barn my dad converted to a home. My parents worked hard to raise their five children in a community of small farmers who mostly also needed to hold down a part time blue collar job as a … (0 comments)
Helping seller and buyers understand the value of the land they buy or sell is my passion. My work as a real estate agent is fulfilling because I am passionate about negotiating value. Sellers, let me help you maximize the value of your land even if it is just a small front yard. Buyers I will help you find a place even in the middle of Lexington that can help your family build a wonderful home. Give me a chance to look at your home, your land, your garden and I will give you some great ideas on how you can enhance the presentation of your home with a very small budget.
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