central louisiana real estate agents: Choosing a Marketing Agent - 11/01/17 10:10 AM
I want to sell my house.  Does it really matter who I get to list it?  Is there a difference in agents?  What do all those initials behind some of the agents' names mean?  Should I interview more than one?
 
It matters who lists your house, because that agent is your marketing agent.  Ask the agent what she does to ensure your house gets the largest exposure.  How many web sites list your house?  Since more than 90% of buyers find their house on the internet (a large portion of them before ever calling an agent), you want your house listed on … (2 comments)

central louisiana real estate agents: Things are looking up! - 12/23/12 03:59 AM

I don't know about your marketplace, but things really got jumping here in Central Louisiana toward the last half of the year.  From August until now, I've had experiences I've never had in my seven-year real estate career.  I'm speaking of multiple offers on three different priced listings in a three-week period and six closings in one month. 
What brought on this influx of buyers?  What made them step through the open door to home ownership?

Was it finally realizing interest rates were about as low as they were going to get?  Did they finally resolve credit issues to the point … (0 comments)

central louisiana real estate agents: Central Louisiana Higher Education Opportunities - 01/31/11 02:48 AM
Higher Education Opportunities in Alexandria, Pineville, and Central Louisiana
 
Thinking of relocating to Central Louisiana?  Do you have children who will be going to college, or do you have a desire to further your own education?  Central Louisiana offers some great opportunities.  I have the relevant links on my web site:  http://margarethickman.clb.mlxchange.com
Here is a very brief synopsis of what you may expect:
4-Year Degree Programs
Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) - Just a few short miles south of Alexandria on Highway 71, this satellite campus of Louisiana State University (better known as LSU) started as a 2-year community … (0 comments)

central louisiana real estate agents: Sellers, is it time to think outside the box? - 11/28/10 08:09 AM
Lease purchase - an outside the box way to sell your house (not for everyone)!
 
Here in beautiful Central Louisiana, we are seeing an influx of people looking for a lease purchase arrangement.  Why?  Here are a few reasons:
Buyers are relocating from areas where the market is upside down.  They've had to short sale their homes, so can't purchase for a minimum of two years.  However, they are accustomed to being owners rather than renters. Divorce places one or both former partners in a financial situation in which they cannot presently buy.  However, once financial recovery from the divorce … (1 comments)

central louisiana real estate agents: Cental Louisiana Unique Business - 11/14/10 09:39 AM
A unique internet-based business in Central Louisiana - Camo Formal
Update to this article written the end of 2010:  Somehow country singer Brad Paisley's staff ran across the web site for this business in preparation for his music video entitled "Camoflage."  They contacted the business owners, and guess what, some of their formals are featured in the video!  The sellers were also invited (and went) to the premiere event marking the release of the video complete with backstage passes, and when Brad was being interviewed for the TODAY show, they also contacted the sellers to be present in New York.  As luck … (0 comments)

central louisiana real estate agents: What Makes Me a Good REALTOR? - 05/01/09 09:11 AM
Taking a cue from this month's REALTOR magazine in the article on "Recession Busting Techniques," I am following the suggestion of writing a paragraph about what makes me a good REALTOR, or as they say real estate practitioner.  It all goes back to my mission statement, which is a derivative of The Golden Rule.  My mission is to provide the same quality of real estate services to my clients as I would expect to receive. 
When I first went into the real estate business, my broker told me that real estate is relational.  It is building relationships with people.  If you … (2 comments)

 
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Margaret Hickman

REALTOR®, GRI, ABR®, SRS

Pineville, LA

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Keller Williams Realty - Cenla Partners

Address: 3600 Jackson Street Extension, Suite 123, Alexandria, LA, 71303

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