omaha realtor: Homeowners Insurance
- 02/15/08 01:07 PM
Homeowners insurance is often something that is overlooked until the last minute by the home buyer and all too often by their agent as well. Homeowners insurance is something that should be lined up prior to submitting an offer rather than after. There are many reasons why.
First is affordability. If you get an offer accepted on a home and then check into insuring it you may find that the insurance is significantly more costly than you thought. The age, type, and location of the house can affect how much your insurance will be. The cost of your insurance can also be … (2 comments)
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omaha realtor: Thank you Dawn Grimshaw of CBSHome
- 02/14/08 11:39 AM
I want to thank Dawn Grimshaw of CBSHome. Today the sale of my listing at 9317 Spaulding St. in Palomino Hills closed. Providing comprehensive marketing and outstanding service are key in selling a home but so is a capable agent on the other side of the transaction. Dawn represented the buyer. She was on the ball and a pleasure to work with. I hope that her and I can do business again in the future.
Trumm Team - Alliance Real Estate, Omaha, NE
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omaha realtor: The Importance of a Dedicated Showing Desk
- 02/12/08 11:42 PM
A showing desk is the term used to describe a phone number for Realtors to call to schedule showings on homes that are for sale.
There are two types of showing desks. The duty desk and a dedicated showing desk. A duty desk is staffed by agents and they receive calls both from agents that are scheduling showing and receiving calls from buyers. A dedicated showing desk is staffed by operators trained to schedule showings from agents and nothing else.
Of the two the dedicated showing desk is far superior. To explain why let's look closely at the duty desk. The agents … (3 comments)
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omaha realtor: HUD Statements and Outstanding Service
- 02/12/08 11:41 PM
A HUD Statement is the final statement of all expenses and profits from the sale or purchase of a home.
Outstanding service is what an excellent agent will provide his clients with.
What do HUD statements and outstanding service have to do with each other? Let me tell you. An agent that provides outstanding service will at the end of the year call his clients that bought or sold a home that year and ask if they would like a copy of their HUD statement mailed to them for preparing their tax return - there are items on the statement that can be … (0 comments)
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omaha realtor: Real Estate Marketing with Flyer Boxes
- 02/12/08 11:38 PM
The last time you were looking for a house did you do a little driving around looking for homes for sale? I thought so, everybody does. And when you found one that was for sale were you disappointed when there was no flyer box or the flyer box was empty? Of course you were, everyone is. Did you call the number on the sign to get information? I didn't think so, no one ever does.
Buyers don't want to talk to an agent without first knowing that the house is of interest to them. A buyer needs to know how many bedrooms, … (0 comments)
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omaha realtor: Home Staging Report
- 02/09/08 02:33 AM
This is a follow up to If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won't Sell. Below is a report that my home stager sent me after staging a listing of mine at 1306 Bryan Ave. Unfortunately the house sold in one day so I do not have before and after photos.
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Hello, I worked with [the sellers] this morning; they were very agreeable andinvolved in the staging plan. Below is a summary of the items we covered:Exterior- Will keep a diligent eye on snow and ice build up on the driveway andwalkways Entry - Will get a … (3 comments)
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omaha realtor: If Your Home is not Staged to Sell, then it Won’t Sell.
- 02/08/08 11:12 AM
Home staging is the arrangement of furniture and decorations to best highlights a home's good points while at the same time draw attention away from any negatives. At the same time it neutralizes a seller's personal taste in décor in order to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. Home staging is not interior decorating; it is marketing!
Buyers are going to look at many homes and it is the home that shows the best that is likely to be bought. Buyers equate a messy home with being a dirty home and a dirty home with being a poorly maintained … (3 comments)
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omaha realtor: Thank you Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes in Omaha... Again
- 02/07/08 11:59 AM
I want to thank Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes of Omaha for taking the time to meet with myself, Rob Luhrs, the President of Alliance Real Estate, and David Matney, our broker, to discuss what Charleton Homes offers buyers and agents and how they are different than other builders.
Charleston Homes offers many unique options such as a bonus room on a ranch floorplan and a one-time close on new construction while at the same time keeping prices reasonable.
For more thanks to Wayne, check out Thank you Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes in Omaha
Trumm Team - Alliance Real Estate, Omaha, NE
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omaha realtor: Omaha Real Estate Market – January, 2008
- 02/05/08 12:16 PM
Omaha Real Estate Market - January, 2008
Below is a summary of the real estate market in Omaha for the month of January, 2008.
These numbers encompass all residential listings in the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service.
As you can see less than 11% of sellers that had their home on the market accepted an offer in the month of January. At this rate of sales it would take over 9 months for all the homes for sale to be sold.
Trumm Team - Alliance Real Estate, Omaha, NE
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omaha realtor: Agent of the Year
- 02/05/08 11:59 AM
I would like to thank David Matney and Rob Luhrs of Alliance Real Estate for naming me Agent of the Year for the third straight year. In 2006 I sold a total of 52 homes, with 43 of them being homes that I listed. Homes listed by me sold in an average of 41 days.
I attribute my success to hard work, perseverance, and to David Matney and Rob Luhrs for providing an atmosphere that rewards success and welcomes new ideas.
I would also like to thank the humble For Sale signs. Many people take the yard sign for granted, but … (0 comments)
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omaha realtor: e-Pro Workshop for Realtors in Omaha
- 02/05/08 11:32 AM
February 27th, Internet Crusade (http://internetcrusade.com/) is doing a free technology workshop for Realtors in Omaha. Topics covered include the four essential elements of a successful website, ways to differentiate yourself from the competition, and how to leverage the power of a permanent email address.
Attendees will receive a free full-featured website and also will receive a $25 discount on receiving their e-Pro certification.
Trumm Team - Alliance Real Estate, Omaha, NE
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omaha realtor: Real Estate Technology Seminar
- 02/04/08 10:20 AM
Justina Patricio with Coaching Institute will be holding a free technology seminar Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Omaha. Complimentary lunch is included.
Some topics covered include: How to track every lead, Never miss an appointment, Work both sides of the transaction, Harness a 7 year follow up plan, Enjoy a successful FSBO program that works, Use the Show Me marketing plan, Put web generated leads to work.
To register send an email to email@coaching-institute.com.
Trumm Team - Alliance Real Estate, Omaha, NE
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omaha realtor: Importance of Pricing a Home Properly in Omaha
- 01/28/08 11:32 AM
One of the most important factors, if not the key factor, for a quick home sale is proper pricing. Price your home too high and you'll generate very little to no interest. Price your home below what buyers are willing to pay and the final sale price might be much less than what you could have made if the home had been properly priced from the onset.
When deciding upon a listing price, your Realtor® can advise you in making this very important decision. An experienced Realtor® will look at two primary factors when coming up with a range to price … (0 comments)
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omaha realtor: Another example of Over-Pricing
- 01/28/08 11:23 AM
Here's another typical scenario of what happens with an over-priced listing. I met with some sellers that had previously listed their home with a part-time agent that was a friend of theirs. It had been priced at $199k but never sold. I went over everything that I do and they were impressed with everything I offered. I suggested a list price of 180k but let them know that if we don't get any showings or if the feedback we get is that that the price is too high, then we would have to lower it. After three weeks on the market … (0 comments)
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omaha realtor: Dangers of Overpricing a Home
- 01/28/08 10:13 AM
I met with a seller who had previously been listed with another agent. The home had been priced at 125k and the CMA showed it should be listed at 115k. Despite explaining why the home was only worth 115k, she stilled wanted to list it at 125k because she was convinced that the last agent was completely ineffective and it wasn't the price that prevented it from selling. So I took the listing at 125k, letting her know that the price would have to come down. The house would sit for 4 to 6 weeks without a single showing and I … (1 comments)
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omaha realtor: Thank you Mary Rae Wolf at CBSHome
- 01/28/08 09:34 AM
I want to thank Mary Rae Wolf of CBSHome. Today the sale of my listing at 1752 S. 9th St. in Kountze Addition of South Omaha closed. It sold in only seven days. Selling a home takes not just comprehensive marketing and outstanding service but also a capable agent on the other side of the transaction. Mary Rae represented the buyer and she did an excellent job. She was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to doing business with her again.
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omaha realtor: Thank you Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes in Omaha
- 01/28/08 01:29 AM
I want to thank Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes of Omaha for taking the time to meet with me to discuss how my services can benefit his clients. Specifically we discussed how my Guaranteed Sale program will benefit clients that want to build a new home with Charleston Homes but need to sell their current home first. My Guaranteed Sale program solves that problem - if I cannot sell their home in 120 days, then I will buy it so that they can purchase their next home.
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omaha realtor: Thank you, Abe Farrington
- 01/24/08 11:48 AM
I want to thank Abe Farrington of Deeb Realty. Today the sale of my listing at 10301 Mary St. in Cherry Hills closed. Selling a home takes not just comprehensive marketing and outstanding service but also a capable agent on the other side of the transaction. Abe represented the buyer and he did an excellent job of staying on top of things. Best of all he was a pleasure to work with. Thanks, Abe.
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omaha realtor: Absorption Rate
- 12/17/07 09:27 AM
Sellers often only look at the price for which other homes in their area sold and how long it took the homes to sell. What is missing from this view is putting it in context with the current market. This is why I use Absorption Rate.
Absorption Rate shows that at the current rate of sales how long it would take for all of the homes for sale to be sold. This gives a much more accurate view of the time it may take for a home to sell. This is usually applied to a subdivision.
Absorption Rate is calculated by … (7 comments)
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omaha realtor: In Omaha what is the difference TO THE SELLER between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee?
- 12/16/07 02:04 AM
If you read In Omaha what is the difference between a Realtor® and a real estate licensee? then you know the the technical difference but what is the difference to the seller? The answer: EVERYTHING.
In Omaha In order to be a member of the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service you must be a Realtor® (more information on the Omaha MLS). What does this mean? It means that if one is not a Realtor®, then they cannot list the properties that they are representing in the MLS. Having a home for sale and not having it in the MLS is like not having … (0 comments)
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Homeowners insurance is often something that is overlooked until the last minute by the home buyer and all too often by their agent as well. Homeowners insurance is something that should be lined up prior to submitting an offer rather than after. There are many reasons why.
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