Holly Futrell

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About Me
The vacation lifestyle... no shoes? No problem!
Specializing in the Lake Michigan coast from Miller Beach to New Buffalo.
www.barefootduneproperties.com
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Esp, Home Buyer in Virginia

If you live in Valparaiso, where do you catch a train (and transfer) to get to downtown Chicago?

Asked Thu May 15 2008, 04:03 by Esp  -  Valparaiso  -  Traffic & Public Transportation  -  4 answers
Holly Futrell answered:
You would drive to the South Shore station in Chesterton which is called the Dune Park Station. Depending on your location in Valparaiso this could take 15 minutes or more. The train to the city takes about 1:15 to the loop. For a detailed train schedule check out http://www.nictd.com - Fri May 16 2008, 07:43
K&c Ruggiero, Home Seller in 45040

What is the "normal" time period to make a price reduction on a home for sale?

Asked Mon Apr 14 2008, 13:27 by K&c Ruggiero  -  45040  -  Home Selling  -  11 answers
Holly Futrell answered:
Homes usually sell for the most amount of money the first few weeks on the market. I encourage my sellers to lower their prices within the first 3 weeks of list. The feedback you are recieving is that your condo is beautiful, however, the buyers don't like the price. Remember, real estate is a commodity and as a commodity price is market driven. The only difference between real estate and stocks, bonds etc... is real estate buyers have emotion involved in their purchase. As a seller your goal is to play on that emotion by making your home seem like a "great deal". - Tue Apr 15 2008, 06:13
Jenny, Home Seller in Santa Claria

My agent has a key lock box at my property but is never present to show the home. We have numerous people

Asked Fri Mar 14 2008, 09:03 by Jenny  -  91351  -  Home Selling  -  31 answers
Holly Futrell answered:
Listing agents not always present when another agent shows the home. However, if you have agents showing your home without your permission that is a big no no. In my area we are fined for showing a home without listing office approval. I - Sat Mar 15 2008, 10:42
Rose Diciacco…, Buyer & Seller in Greater Danbury Area...

Do you know why you should be represented by a Realtor when Buying and or Selling?

Asked Wed Feb 27 2008, 09:50 by Rose Diciacco…  -  All locations  -  Home Buying  -  2 answers
Holly Futrell answered:
There are many good reasons to hire a Realtor to assist you in the sale or purchase of a home. The most simplistic reason would be a good Realtor will keep you emotions in check. They are an impartial 3rd party working for your best interest and helping rein you in when your emotions get the best of you. I always tell my sellers, “A day will feel like a week, a week will feel like a month and a month will feel like a year when you are trying to sell your home.” When you are wearing your buyer shoes it is helpful to have someone who can research the market for you when making an offer and bounce ideas off. Most importantly as a buyer, typically you do not pay the agent. The commission is paid by the seller. So why not have someone work for you that you are not paying? - Wed Feb 27 2008, 10:18
Liz, Buyer & Seller in Arizona

Our house is listed with a Realtor on the MLS. How do we get our house to show up in trulia.com's website?

Asked Wed Feb 27 2008, 09:34 by Liz  -  All locations  -  Using Trulia  -  4 answers
Holly Futrell answered:
Most of the larger firms are hooked in with Trulia. Ask your agent if this is the case with their broker. If not ask your agent to sign up. - Wed Feb 27 2008, 09:59
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