selling: Proven Results, and a History of Success! - Sherry Wilson Team
- 01/24/08 01:23 AM
Compare our services, and our track record! We know you will see that the clear choice for selling your home is the Sherry Wilson Team! Proven Results, and a History of Success! In 2007: The average Sherry Wilson listing sold for 98% of list price. The average Loudoun County listing sold for 92% of list price. The average Sherry Wilson listing sold in 81 days. The average Loudoun County listing sold in 113 days. IMPRESSIVE STATISTICS . . . YES . . . BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO ME? For example (based on the average home in Loudoun VA, according to the MLS): … (1 comments)
selling: Hobby Realtors To Dwindle In 2009; Market Veterans Shift Focus
- 01/22/08 05:25 AM
The Hobby Realtors To Dwindle In 2009; Market Veterans Shift Focus By Alicia Biggs (Created: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:31 AM EST) From 2000 to 2005, the number of licensed real estate agents in the U.S. climbed from 700,000 to 1.3 million. "There was a statistic recently from the National Association of Realtors that said by 2009, that number is expected to dwindle to the 900,000s," noted Sherry Wilson, owner of Sherry Wilson & Company, a part of RE/MAX, during a recent interview. Wilson's business serves Loudoun County and the surrounding 50 miles. Most of the agents who entered the industry during the real estate boom … (7 comments)
selling: Virginia: One of the 10 best states to start a business
- 11/20/07 06:51 AM
Virginia: one of the 10 best states to start a businessA lot of states have been getting some sort of bad publicity due to the rising mortgage woes. However, Virginia is one of the few states that continue to get good reviews. Recently, it was named by CNNMoney.com as one of the best states for starting a business. This was supported in a statement made by Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. She mentioned that "Virginia is a terrific state to do business". Here are some of the positive attributes of Virginia that she mentioned: Geographical proximity to … (6 comments)
selling: Foreclosure rates continue to rise
- 11/20/07 06:47 AM
Foreclosure rates continue to riseAccording to RealtyTrac; a website that logs foreclosure filings, foreclosure rates continued to rise in most of the top 100 largest metropolitan areas of the country. The effects of foreclosure have spread beyond the delinquent borrower. The losses had a chain reaction from the defaulting borrower, to the lender and the investors. The foreclosure process costs the lenders thousands in losses through legal fees and taxes due until the property is sold. Not to mention the lost equity when the house is priced to sell in a weak market. This month alone a lot of the major financial institutions such as Citigroup, … (3 comments)
selling: You never get a second chance at a first impression
- 11/15/07 08:12 AM
You never get a second chance at a first impressionFirst impressions last. This is very important when you're selling your home, especially on a buyer's market. With more homes on the market, selling a home nowadays can be a challenge for some home owners. It is very easy to get set aside in favor of a better looking home, even if there is a price difference. Most buyers are looking for a house that is ready to move-in. Very few have the time to renovate. Most have spent bulk of their savings in buying their home, so there's not much left to … (0 comments)
selling: Avoid these common decorating mistakes
- 11/12/07 05:11 AM
Avoid these common decorating mistakesAre you running out of decorating ideas for your home? Have you just bought a new home and you're confused on how to arrange your furnishings? Are you thinking of selling and plan to do some do-it-yourself home staging? Whatever your reason is, have a look first at HGTV's list of top decorating mistakes before you start any decorating job. Reading through the list, I've noticed that a lot of home owners are guilty of committing these decorating mistakes without even realizing it. HGTV's team of experts have explained and provided photos to help you identify the problems. They've also recommended … (1 comments)
selling: Do's and don'ts in selling your home in a slow market
- 11/05/07 01:45 AM
Do's and don'ts in selling your home in a slow marketSelling your home in a slow market is a challenge for many home owners. It can lead to stress and even financial difficulties for some. Thus, it pays to hire a real estate broker who can handle the sale in your behalf. Hire someone who is local in your area and has a proven track record. The big difference between selling your home yourself and hiring someone to sell it for you, are the expertise and experience. An experienced real estate broker had been through a lot of slow markets. Thus, she knows what … (1 comments)
selling: Selling your home during the holiday season
- 10/23/07 03:36 AM
Selling your home during the holiday season For many homeowners and agents, the holiday season is not the best time to sell. There are fewer buyers in the market, which could mean a longer selling period. Thus, many are holding off from selling. However, this is not always the case. Although it's true that there are fewer buyers during the holiday season, they are the buyers you want visiting your home. Most of them are serious buyers who are ready to buy as soon as they find a suitable property. Moreover, there is also less competition in the market. Thus, if you have the right house … (1 comments)
selling: Live like a millionaire in Loudoun County, without spending a million
- 10/22/07 03:41 AM
According to this news report, Loudoun County continues to be a favorable location to own a home despite the recent housing slump in the area. Using a Home Price Comparison Index, a $700,000 home in Leesburg costs around $2.8 million in Beverly Hills, California and around $1 million compared to a similar home in Honolulu, Hawaii. The value of $700,000 represents upper-middle-class executive living in Loudoun County. You can live a life of luxury in Loudoun County. It is an ideal location conducive to live, work and play. Its highway system and airport makes it very accessible for business and employment. Its natural … (0 comments)
selling: Do's and don'ts in a neighborhood
- 10/22/07 03:36 AM
Did you know that your type of neighborhood can increase or decrease the value of your home? Your home and neighborhood comes as a package deal. An average home can increase in value, if it is located in a sought after neighborhood. Meanwhile, a nice home can decrease in value if it's located in a neighborhood popular for the wrong reasons. Here are some of the things to look for in a neighborhood: Safe neighborhood with a low crime rate It is one of the first things that most buyers look for in a neighborhood. A safe neighborhood can attract more buyers and most of them … (0 comments)
selling: 8 steps to create an illusion of a bigger room
- 10/22/07 03:34 AM
8 steps to create an illusion of a bigger room Are you planning to sell your home soon? Did you know that most buyers prefer more space inside the house than a big yard? If you don't have a big house, you can create an illusion of more space by following these simple steps: Clear the clutter. It will instantly reveal more space. Keep unnecessary items such as excessive decors, book shelves and tables that you don't really need. Paint your walls with pale shades of white, beige, cream or taupe. It will create an illusion of a bigger room. Use light-colored timber … (0 comments)
selling: Is it worth hiring a Realtor to sell your home?
- 10/03/07 09:24 AM
Is it worth hiring a Realtor to sell your home? For some sellers, a Realtor represents an added cost in selling their home. Those who do away with a Realtor fail to realize that from a buyer's perspective, they consider the cost savings as something that should be passed on to them. Thus, most properties that are "For Sale By Owners" (FSBO) are often sold below the market value. To add, most of the time owners still offer a commission to the buyer agents to encourage them to sell their house to the agent's buyers. Some would even add a premium to the buyer agent's … (0 comments)
selling: A closer look at foreclosure
- 10/02/07 08:21 AM
A closer look at foreclosure During the real estate boom, many mortgage companies were very lenient in approving loans. Both borrowers and lenders were optimistic about the continuous increase in real estate prices. Thus, a lot were caught unprepared when the market correction and slowdown happened. A lot of buyers fell into foreclosure and some lenders went into financial crisis as well. Nobody benefits in foreclosure. A foreclosed property is also a loss to the lender, whose business is not acquiring real estate properties but lending money to purchase one. Any acquired asset eats up their financial resources including the interest income from … (0 comments)
Compare our services, and our track record! We know you will see that the clear choice for selling your home is the Sherry Wilson Team! Proven Results, and a History of Success!
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