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An Important Consideration In Pricing Your Home For Sale

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:04:08 -0700

When offering your home for sale there are a number of concerns to be addressed. Topping the list is your motivation-what is driving your desire to sell? You're one step closer to planting the for sale sign in front of the house and moving forward with efforts to entice would-be home seekers. Before that happens determining your asking price is the next order of business and the asking price hinges on your motivation as well. How best do you make that determination? The process by which you determine the value of your home begins by researching your geographical neighborhood for recent past sales of homes similar to yours, which ideally should be no more than six months old. It's easy to see that the house down the block just sold and "they said they got what they wanted so, mine must be worth...". Part of the research process involves interviewing at least one of the relevant parties to the transaction. There are often circumstances that play into why a home sold for the price it did and often explains the motivation of the buyer and/or seller, which may be the home characteristics, features or unknown improvements and included items such as furnishings or personal property that might've been included but not disclosed. If your real estate professional is truly on the job he/she has looked into these "conditions of sale". Often times there's a good reason for why the neighbor's house sold for X and it's important to know the answer or you may be well out of the park on your home value. As you and your real estate professional review the "comparables" and "competing" homes in determining your value, it's important to look at the "days on market" of the comparable and competing properties as well as when the last price adjustment occurred relative to the sale date of the "comparable homes. Basing your offering price by comparing it to homes currently on the market seems reasonable as you consider how your house is "measures up" to current offerings. Just how long have they been on the market is important to know. Your home in any economic climate can sell in ninety days , the key is pricing. And it's not just a matter of giving it away! Determining your home value is crucial and that value can be higher or lower than the competition depending on curb appeal, quality of construction, interior staging as well as location to name a few obvious characteristics. Evaluating the days on market of the comparables will take you a long way toward placing the proper price on your home. You can choose not to delve deeply into the selling information and watch your home sit on the market, or you can do a bit more homework and very likely be the next home SOLD! Strategic pricing is critical in any market and very certainly in the current market.

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS IN TODAY'S REAL ESTATE MARKET

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:18:58 -0700

Real estate has evolved into something new and different as a result of the World Wide Web. The impact of the web on business is palpable - a significant impact is on print advertising. With the ability to reach consumers on product specific sites as Craig's List, Zillow.com, Realtor.com among others, paying for an advertisement in the local newspaper and home magazines has diminished dramatically. Craig's List ads are quickly and easily created by a simple step-by-step process and there's even more technology available to enhance the usability. A wonderful template site called Postlets.com allows the user to make a tidy presentation that when completed has a "button" that sends the user directly to Craig's List to post the newly created advertisement. The real beauty behind Postlets.com outside of the tidy presentation is its permanence. Rather than going back ever 7 to 30 days to recreate the Craig's List ad, one simply goes into craigslist and "re-posts" the expired but still-existing template. There's no need to rebuild the presentation and go looking for pictures to reinsert into your recreated CL ad one at a time. It's straightforward, quick and simple. It's easy for the user and gives a professional presentation to the viewer. We're all familiar with the bar code, that wonderful little series of lines that expedites checkout lines at the store as the clerk swipes the item purchased over the scanner automatically ringing the item. Now real estate has the QR code technology, a funny square shaped symbol found on ads and for sale signs on property offered for sale. Take a picture of the symbol with your smart phone and voila it translates to pictures of the property along with all the specifications you'd want to know about the property. It's an "app" coming on fast along with the technology leaps evolving along with our portable computers more commonly referred to as a cell phone. Technology just keeps marching on and it affords us all the ability to continually economize on our time allowing us to enjoy the local lifestyle.

Home Investment processes Starting With The Plan

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:39:20 -0700

When your searching for a home it's important to pursue your dream with a Realtor, someone who can help you with the process. The process goes well beyond the time you spend looking for you new home with me, the Realtor. You'll find there's a number of additional details to attend to. The very first step to attend to in considering the purchase of a home is home owner responsibility. Owning a home is way more than just moving in and finding some furniture to fill the empty space with. Once settled into your home, even a brand spanking new one there's components of the property that tneed attention. Typically on new construction you're looking at planting a lawn and flower beds. The contractor likely painted the interior in a neutral color and you might find yourself wanting to personalize your living space. The garage door might be in need of an automatic opener and you may find the need to construct storage shelve. A previously owned home might've been cared for with love, or it might've been neglected and be in need of attention. You may find the exterior is in need of new paint as you'll likely find with the interior, as much because of a desire to make it "you" as much as shear necessity. Repairs might be needed of one sort or another or you might find moving a wall to be a "necessity" for your wishes. Working on your home is a rewarding experience providing you with a sense of accomplishment and the appreciation of improvements you've made to your greatest investment. Painting walls is pretty simple and rewarding for that comforatable feel, but you might find the moving of those walls, the installation of a new wood or slate floor done by you or a contractor you hire can really add that warm, fuzzy feeling of home ownership. The forgoing is a lot to consider as you begin planning to invest in your new home and there's much more to the whole process. We'll continue the conversation regarding the home buying process, and here's a big bite for you to chew on as you consider how home ownership can enhance your life and allow you to live the lifestyle.

They Say You Can Shoot A Cannon Down Main Street

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:28:52 -0700

Real Estate Sales in Leavenworth have slowed, new listings are coming on the market and people are looking at them, at least from the comfort of their own homes. Sales are down but interest remains. What is it that'll get the market going and allow people to continue to live the Leavenworth lifestyle? There are two answers in my mind to the dilemma of creating sales. 1) the whole foreclosure mentality must go away. A recent documentary film titled "Inside Job" states that in the past year or so there've been 6 million foreclosures- and there's only 9 million more to go! 2) Pricing must simply move in line with the market, which is somewhat focused on that "foreclosure opportunity" mindset. It's not that people shopping for a Leavenworth home or recreation property necessarily fee they need to steal something. Rather they just want to feel they didn't overpay and a few months or a year later come to realize they are now upsidedown in the value. The challenge with real estate is that it's a dynamic "product": the value is never certain for a long period of time. As a homeowner we tend to look at where the bar last was highest and that's where we want to be, whether we were thinking of selling then or now. Seeing that the bar is now something in the neighborhood of 25% lower than past year to eighteen months is a bitter pill to swallow - specifically if you bought from around the end of 2004-the end of "06". That's where you're looking in a black, empty hole. considering the moving nature of real estate we know it goes up and occasionally back down and ultimately finds it's way up and in a healthy market ultimately higher than the previous melt-down. So, if you've bought real estate pre "04", the reality is you can sell, you will be in the black, just not at the pretend, overinflated values of "06". So, when it comes time to sell remember that what happened in our economic tsunami was not reality so much and accept that some profit is what you were going to get anyway had we not allowed the economic firestorm to be allowed to run unattended thus creating the current mess. I think once we all accept the reality of what and where our real estate values SHOULD be we'll all go back to buying and selling real estate, the homes and land that allow us to enjoy what we really want- a place from which to enjoy that Leavneworth Lifestyle.

Critical Role of a REALTOR

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:58:52 -0700

My Blog Responsibilities of a Realtor June 13th, 2010 2:46 PM The Critical Role of the Realtor® in the Real Estate Transaction Surveys show that many homeowners and homebuyers are not aware of the true value a REALTOR® provides during the course of a real estate transaction. At the same time, regrettably, REALTORS® have generally assumed that the expertise, professional knowledge and just plain hard work that go into bringing about a successful transaction were understood and appreciated. Many of the most important services and steps are performed behind the scenes by either the REALTOR® or the brokerage staff and traditionally have been viewed simply as part of their professional responsibilities to the client. But, without them, the transaction could be placed in jeopardy. This information seeks to close that gap. Listed on the following pages are nearly 200 typical actions, research steps, processes and review stages necessary for a successful residential real estate transaction and normally provided by a full service real estate brokerage and for which they are entitled to fair compensation. Comprehensiveness The list is by no means an attempt to set forth a complete list of services as these may vary within each brokerage and each market. Many REALTORS® routinely provide a wide variety of additional services that are as varied as the nature of each transaction. By the same token, some transactions may not require some of these steps to be equally successful. However, most would agree that given the unexpected complications that can arise, it's far better to know about a step and make an intelligent, informed decision to skip it, than to not know the possibility even existed. The REALTOR® Commitment Through it all, the personal and professional commitment of the REALTOR® is to ensure that a seller and buyer are brought together in an agreement that provides each with a "win" that is fair and equitable. The motivation is easy to understand. For most full-service brokerages, they receive no compensation unless and until the sale closes. By contrast, there are firms that offer "limited services" in exchange for an up-front flat fee, or perhaps offer a menu of pay-as-you-go or "a la' carte" options. Some even offer a sliding scale ranging from limited to full service. In these cases, the compensation of the REALTOR® is based on these reduced service levels with the seller bearing full responsibility for all the other steps and procedures in the selling process. In short, the marketplace truism is that "you get what you pay for." A Variety of Choices The variety of brokerage business models in today's real estate industry affords the homeowner a greater range of options than ever before. But no matter which option is chosen, before signing a Listing Agreement or otherwise engaging the services of a REALTOR® and agreeing to compensate them, homeowners should understand exactly what services will, or will not, be provided. Why Use A REALTOR®? Not every real estate agent or broker is a REALTOR®. That term and the familiar Block "R" logo are trademarked by the National Association of REALTORS® and can only be used by those are REALTOR® members through their local association of REALTORS®. While all REALTORS® are state-issued licensees as agents or brokers, the major difference between a "real estate licensee" and a REALTOR® is that REALTORS® have taken an oath to subscribe to a stringent, enforceable Code of Ethics with Standards of Practice that promote the fair, ethical and honest treatment ofall parties in a transaction. Non-member licensees have taken no such oath and are not morally bound to the ethical practices and principles set for in the REALTOR® Code. For that extra measure of peace of mind, ensure the individual seeking to represent you is both a real estate licensee and a REALTOR®. The Critical Role of the REALTOR® Listed here are nearly 200 typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages in a successful residential real estate transaction that are normally provided by full service real estate brokerages in return for their sales commission. Depending on the transaction, some may take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be needed. More importantly, they reflect the level of skill, knowledge and attention to detail required in today's real estate transaction, underscoring the importance of having help and guidance from someone who fully understands the process - a REALTOR®. And never forget that REALTORS® are pledged to uphold the stringent, enforceable tenets of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics in their professional dealings with the public. Not every real estate licensee holds the REALTOR® designation. Make sure yours does! Pre-Listing Activities 1 Make appointment with seller for listing presentation 2 Send seller a written or e-mail confirmation of listing appointment and call to confirm 3 Review pre-appointment questions 4 Research all comparable currently listed properties 5 Research sales activity for past 18 months from MLS and public records databases 6 Research "Average Days on Market" for this property of this type, price range and location 7 Download and review property tax roll information 8 Prepare "Comparable Market Analysis" (CMA) to establish fair market value 9 Obtain copy of subdivision plat/complex lay-out 10 Research property's ownership & deed type 11 Research property's public record information for lot size & dimensions 12 Research and verify legal description 13 Research property's land use coding and deed restrictions 14 Research property's current use and zoning 15 Verify legal names of owner(s) in county's public property records 16 Prepare listing presentation package with above materials 17 Perform exterior "Curb Appeal Assessment" of subject property 18 Compile and assemble formal file on property 19 Confirm current public schools and explain impact of schools on market value 20 Review listing appointment checklist to ensure all steps and actions have been completed Listing Appointment Presentation 21 Give seller an overview of current market conditions and projections 22 Review agent's and company's credentials and accomplishments in the market 23 Present company's profile and position or "niche" in the marketplace 24 Present CMA Results To Seller, including Comparables, Solds, Current Listings & Expireds 25 Offer pricing strategy based on professional judgment and interpretation of current market conditions 26 Discuss Goals With Seller To Market Effectively 27 Explain market power and benefits of Multiple Listing Service 28 Explain market power of web marketing, IDX and REALTOR.com 29 Explain the work the brokerage and agent do "behind the scenes" and agent's availability on weekends 30 Explain agent's role in taking calls to screen for qualified buyers and protect seller from curiosity seekers 31 Present and discuss strategic master marketing plan 32 Explain different agency relationships and determine seller's preference 33 Review and explain all clauses in Listing Contract & Addendum and obtain seller's signature Once Property is Under Listing Agreement 34 Review current title information 35 Measure overall and heated square footage 36 Measure interior room sizes 37 Confirm lot size via owner's copy of certified survey, if available 38 Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, easements 39 Obtain house plans, if applicable and available 40 Review house plans and make copy 41 Order plat map for retention in property's listing file 42 Prepare showing instructions for buyers' agents and agree on showing time window with seller 43 Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information: companies and & loan account numbers 44 Verify current loan information with lender(s) 45 Check assumability of loan(s) and any special requirements 46 Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and options with seller 47 Review current appraisal if available 48 Identify Home Owner Association manager if applicable 49 Verify Home Owner Association Fees with manager - mandatory or optional and current annual fee 50 Order copy of Homeowner Association bylaws, if applicable 51 Research electricity availability and supplier's name and phone number 52 Calculate average utility usage from last 12 months of bills 53 Research and verify city sewer/septic tank system 54 Water System: Calculate average water fees or rates from last 12 months of bills ) 55 Well Water: Confirm well status, depth and output from Well Report 56 Natural Gas: Research/verify availability and supplier's name and phone number 57 Verify security system, current term of service and whether owned or leased 58 Verify if seller has transferable Termite Bond 59 Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure 60 Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact 61 Prepare detailed list of property's "Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale" 62 Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items 63 Send "Vacancy Checklist" to seller if property is vacant 64 Explain benefits of Home Owner Warranty to seller 65 Assist sellers with completion and submission of Home Owner Warranty Application 66 When received, place Home Owner Warranty in property file for conveyance at time of sale 67 Have extra key made for lockbox 68 Verify if property has rental units involved. And if so: 69 ?? Make copies of all leases for retention in listing file 70 ?? Verify all rents & deposits 71 ?? Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled 72 Arrange for installation of yard sign 73 Assist seller with completion of Seller's Disclosure form 74 "New Listing Checklist" Completed 75 Review results of Curb Appeal Assessment with seller and provide suggestions to improve salability 76 Review results of Interior Décor Assessment and suggest changes to shorten time on market 77 Load listing into transaction management software program Entering Property in Multiple Listing Service Database 78 Prepare MLS Profile Sheet -- Agents is responsible for "quality control" and accuracy of listing data 79 Enter property data from Profile Sheet into MLS Listing Database 80 Proofread MLS database listing for accuracy - including proper placement in mapping function 81 Add property to company's Active Listings list 82 Provide seller with signed copies of Listing Agreement and MLS Profile Sheet Data Form within 48 hours 83 Take additional photos for upload into MLS and use in flyers. Discuss efficacy of panoramic photography Marketing The Listing 84 Create print and Internet ads with seller's input 85 Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other Realtors®. Return all calls - weekends included 86 Install electronic lock box if authorized by owner. Program with agreed-upon showing time windows 87 Prepare mailing and contact list 88 Generate mail-merge letters to contact list 89 Order "Just Listed" labels & reports 90 Prepare flyers & feedback faxes 91 Review comparable MLS listings regularly to ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions and availability 92 Prepare property marketing brochure for seller's review 93 Arrange for printing or copying of supply of marketing brochures or fliers 94 Place marketing brochures in all company agent mail boxes 95 Upload listing to company and agent Internet site, if applicable 96 Mail Out "Just Listed" notice to all neighborhood residents 97 Advise Network Referral Program of listing 98 Provide marketing data to buyers coming through international relocation networks 99 Provide marketing data to buyers coming from referral network 100 Provide "Special Feature" cards for marketing, if applicable 101 Submit ads to company's participating Internet real estate sites 102 Price changes conveyed promptly to all Internet groups 103 Reprint/supply brochures promptly as needed 104 Loan information reviewed and updated in MLS as required 105 Feedback e-mails/faxes sent to buyers' agents after showings 106 Review weekly Market Study 107 Discuss feedback from showing agents with seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale 108 Place regular weekly update calls to seller to discuss marketing & pricing 109 Promptly enter price changes in MLS listing database The Offer and Contract 109 Receive and review all Offer to Purchase contracts submitted by buyers or buyers' agents. 110 Evaluate offer(s) and prepare a "net sheet" on each for the owner for comparison purposes 111 Counsel seller on offers. Explain merits and weakness of each component of each offer 112 Contact buyers' agents to review buyer's qualifications and discuss offer 113 Fax/deliver Seller's Disclosure to buyer's agent or buyer upon request and prior to offer if possible 114 Confirm buyer is pre-qualified by calling Loan Officer 115 Obtain pre-qualification letter on buyer from Loan Officer 116 Negotiate all offers on seller's behalf, setting time limit for loan approval and closing date 117 Prepare and convey any counteroffers, acceptance or amendments to buyer's agent 118 Fax copies of contract and all addendums to closing attorney or title company 119 When Offer to Purchase Contract is accepted and signed by seller, deliver to buyer's agent 120 Record and promptly deposit buyer's earnest money in escrow account. 121 Disseminate "Under-Contract Showing Restrictions" as seller requests 122 Deliver copies of fully signed Offer to Purchase contract to seller 123 Fax/deliver copies of Offer to Purchase contract to Selling Agent 133 Fax copies of Offer to Purchase contract to lender 124 Provide copies of signed Offer to Purchase contract for office file 125 Advise seller in handling additional offers to purchase submitted between contract and closing 126 Change status in MLS to "Sale Pending" 127 Update transaction management program to show "Sale Pending" 128 Review buyer's credit report results -- Advise seller of worst and best case scenarios 129 Provide credit report information to seller if property will be seller-financed 130 Assist buyer with obtaining financing, if applicable and follow-up as necessary 131 Coordinate with lender on Discount Points being locked in with dates 132 Deliver unrecorded property information to buyer 133 Order septic system inspection, if applicable 134 Receive and review septic system report and assess any possible impact on sale 135 Deliver copy of septic system inspection report lender & buyer 136 Deliver Well Flow Test Report copies to lender & buyer and property listing file 137 Verify termite inspection ordered 138 Verify mold inspection ordered, if required Tracking the Loan Process 139 Confirm Verifications Of Deposit & Buyer's Employment Have Been Returned 140 Follow Loan Processing Through To The Underwriter 141 Add lender and other vendors to transaction management program so agents, buyer and seller can track progress of sale 142 Contact lender weekly to ensure processing is on track 143 Relay final approval of buyer's loan application to seller Home Inspection 144 Coordinate buyer's professional home inspection with seller 145 Review home inspector's report 146 Enter completion into transaction management tracking software program 147 Explain seller's responsibilities with respect to loan limits and interpret any clauses in the contract 148 Ensure seller's compliance with Home Inspection Clause requirements 149 Recommend or assist seller with identifying and negotiating with trustworthy contractors to perform any required repairs 150 Negotiate payment and oversee completion of all required repairs on seller's behalf, if needed The Appraisal 151 Schedule Appraisal 154 Provide comparable sales used in market pricing to Appraiser 152 Follow-Up On Appraisal 151 Enter completion into transaction management program 153 Assist seller in questioning appraisal report if it seems too low Closing Preparations and Duties 154 Contract Is Signed By All Parties 155 Coordinate closing process with buyer's agent and lender 156 Update closing forms & files 157 Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale 158 Select location where closing will be held 159 Confirm closing date and time and notify all parties 160 Assist in solving any title problems (boundary disputes, easements, etc) or in obtaining Death Certificates 161 Work with buyer's agent in scheduling and conducting buyer's Final Walk-Thru prior to closing 172 Research all tax, HOA, utility and other applicable prorations 162 Request final closing figures from closing agent (attorney or title company) 163 Receive & carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy of preparation 164 Forward verified closing figures to buyer's agent 165 Request copy of closing documents from closing agent 166 Confirm buyer and buyer's agent have received title insurance commitment 167 Provide "Home Owners Warranty" for availability at closing 168 Review all closing documents carefully for errors 169 Forward closing documents to absentee seller as requested 170 Review documents with closing agent (attorney) 171 Provide earnest money deposit check from escrow account to closing agent 173 Coordinate this closing with seller's next purchase and resolve any timing problems 174 Have a "no surprises" closing so that seller receives a net proceeds check at closing 175 Refer sellers to one of the best agents at their destination, if applicable 176 Change MLS status to Sold. Enter sale date, price, selling broker and agent's ID numbers, etc. 177 Close out listing in transaction management program Follow Up After Closing 178 Answer questions about filing claims with Home Owner Warranty company if requested 179 Attempt to clarify and resolve any conflicts about repairs if buyer is not satisfied 180 Respond to any follow-on calls and provide any additional information required from office files.

A Great Salesperson Moves You Forward

Steve Schwind, Steve Schwind (Premier One Properties) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:51:28 -0700

So often you'll hear people speaking in a derogatory manner in reference to a (their) real estate "salesperson." It's unfortunate to hear these references and sometimes they come from within the industry. If you are a Realtor.....you are a salesperson. Embrace the term! And be certain you can say "I am one". The key is professionalism: there certainly are plenty of people who can make the claim of being a salesperson, but in truth they may not have the polished skills of a professional i.e. quality negotiating skills, patience or a tuned ear to hear what are their client's wants and needs. I may be wrong about the term salesperson relative to professioinal. Here's a simple test you an use to determine if your Realtor is a sales person. Your Realtor might be a salesperson if...... 1) He/She listens to you to determine your needs and concerns 2) He/She identifies what your needs/concerns are "must haves/have nots" and what are not 3) He/She helps direct you to products and services which meet your needs 4) He/She takes responsibility for your welfare and represents you vigorously 5) Answers your phone calls/emails and address questions or concerns 6) Works with you to identify solutions for problems 7) Handles all elements of your transaction professionally 8) Demonstrates a loyalty to you the client 9) Works to make the buying/selling process clear and easy to understand for you 10) Knows and employs professional sales and/or negotiation techniques which allow for the best outcome for you Did you read anything in that description which talks about pushing a buyer into buying? or a seller into selling? Do you believe that a salesperson uses sales "tricks" to create a transaction where there shouldn't be one? An informbed buyer or seller will make a good decision without chicanery or manipulation. There are skills that make a great salesperson stand out and I consider myself a very good salesperson. Sales techniques are important to both you and the salesperson. Yes, it's reality - they are important to both salesperson and client. Why to the client? Here are two examples: As a buyer, If the salesperson does not recognize the "buyer's level of interest" or "buying signs", they might not ask to prepare an offer, to move forward, and an opportunity to own the home might be lost. There is little worse than seeing a home sell and a buyer wishing they had taken the step immediately while the "iron is hot" ....only to realize to late that the home is now under contract by another buyer. The blame can be shared and a buyer's agent is certainly partly to blame for seeing the interest and not asking the client to move forward. As a seller, If the salesperson sees repairs needing to be done to complete the sale and does not use their skills in negotiation, they might create a situation that amounts to peanuts to close the sale vs. losing the sale altogether. It's crucial to know how to encourage a good outcome when the decision is crucial. On occasion sloppy sales skills exhibit themselves in other ways too, maybe you've experienced one of the following: 1) The Angry Agent: frustration over hiccups or even normal negotiation causes an unskilled agent to get angry and yell. 2) The Begger Agent: desperation to make the deal goes through shows as an agent "begging" to get the deal or repairs or time extension. They come from weakness which exposes their clients to unfavorable terms. 3) The Best Friend Agent: this is common too! The "we're in this together" approach. "Work with me and let's get a commission." The negative impact to the client is clear, and when this agent gets no cooperation, they may become the Angry Agent. Oftentimes a botched sale is simply a lack of professional sales skills. As Realtors we have continuing education requirements where the opportunity exists to obtain the necessary skills to become better salespeople. The truly cream of the crop don't wait for just the required education, they seek out instruction to ensure they'll be at the top of their game. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about past exeriences with a Real Estate Broker/agent. Oh, by the way, if you'd like to search real estate offerings, please visit http://www.leavenworthlifestyle.com and look for the search properties button to see all area offerings.