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About Me
Here's something different. This section says it's "About Me", but it's not really about ME is it? It's about YOU and how myself and my partner Nancy Milton can put our expertise to work for you.
As we like to say, "We're Not Your Grandma's Realtors".
Back in the good old days - not so long ago - all it took to sell real estate was a slap on the back and a hearty handshake.
Today everything has changed. Both buyers and sellers are Internet savvy. Many of them grew up with computers. They've been bombarded with constant mass media messages and they have no strong brand loyalties.
When they want something, they want it now.
That's why today's buyers and sellers need Realtors that understand the new reality.
Nancy Milton and Kristina Pratt work together to make sure their customers - both buyers and sellers - have the advantage of two professional Realtors focused on their needs.
Additionally, Kristina and Nancy concentrate their business only on properties located in Madison County, Illinois. They understand the markets in Edwardsville, Collinsville, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Maryville and surrounding cities and villages. This focus allows them to track activity on comparable properties, keep up to date with important civic improvments and act as a valuable source of information for their customers.
See below for just some of the reasons you should consider Nancy and Kristina when you're buying, selling, or looking for an investment property that works as hard as you do.
Agent and Broker New Listing Tour
More MLS Photos
Virtual Tour Online
Monthly Open House
Savvy Internet Marketing
Sales & Marketing CD
E-Communications to brokers, agents, public
Custom Sales Fliers
Newspaper and Home Sale Guide Ads
Direct Mail Postcards
Featured listings on Realtor.com, the nation's most visited real estate website.
Contact the Just Ducky Homes Group today for your personal appointment.
Nancy Milton, Realtor/GRI 618-791-8007
Kristina Pratt, Realtor 618-917-0775
justduckyhomes@coldwellbanker.com
Visit us online at http://www.justduckyhomes.com
As we like to say, "We're Not Your Grandma's Realtors".
Back in the good old days - not so long ago - all it took to sell real estate was a slap on the back and a hearty handshake.
Today everything has changed. Both buyers and sellers are Internet savvy. Many of them grew up with computers. They've been bombarded with constant mass media messages and they have no strong brand loyalties.
When they want something, they want it now.
That's why today's buyers and sellers need Realtors that understand the new reality.
Nancy Milton and Kristina Pratt work together to make sure their customers - both buyers and sellers - have the advantage of two professional Realtors focused on their needs.
Additionally, Kristina and Nancy concentrate their business only on properties located in Madison County, Illinois. They understand the markets in Edwardsville, Collinsville, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Maryville and surrounding cities and villages. This focus allows them to track activity on comparable properties, keep up to date with important civic improvments and act as a valuable source of information for their customers.
See below for just some of the reasons you should consider Nancy and Kristina when you're buying, selling, or looking for an investment property that works as hard as you do.
Agent and Broker New Listing Tour
More MLS Photos
Virtual Tour Online
Monthly Open House
Savvy Internet Marketing
Sales & Marketing CD
E-Communications to brokers, agents, public
Custom Sales Fliers
Newspaper and Home Sale Guide Ads
Direct Mail Postcards
Featured listings on Realtor.com, the nation's most visited real estate website.
Contact the Just Ducky Homes Group today for your personal appointment.
Nancy Milton, Realtor/GRI 618-791-8007
Kristina Pratt, Realtor 618-917-0775
justduckyhomes@coldwellbanker.com
Visit us online at http://www.justduckyhomes.com
Testimonials
"If we didn't have to relocate to Texas, we would use Kristina again to sell our home. 10 out of 10!"
T. Waller Sun Jun 3, 2007
T. Waller Sun Jun 3, 2007
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Kristina Pratt answered:
Randy,
Feel free to send me an e-mail with the address or MLS number for your home. I just started working with a pre-approved buyer that is interested in either Edwardsville or Glen Carbon. Who knows, maybe they will be a match.
You can e-mail me at kristina.pratt@coldwellbanker.com
Feel free to send me an e-mail with the address or MLS number for your home. I just started working with a pre-approved buyer that is interested in either Edwardsville or Glen Carbon. Who knows, maybe they will be a match.
You can e-mail me at kristina.pratt@coldwellbanker.com
I didn't realize your home was already listed, Randy. Best of luck to you and your agent!
Hi Randy,
As of right now, only agents can list homes on Trulia. If you are selling your home yourself, there are other websites available that will allow homes to be listed For Sale By Owner.
Also, please keep me in mind if you are considering interviewing agents to sell your home. I work with a partner, and we run our business a little differently than traditional realtors.
If you have questions about selling your home in Edwardsville, please let me know.
Thanks, and best of luck for a quick sale.
Kristina
As of right now, only agents can list homes on Trulia. If you are selling your home yourself, there are other websites available that will allow homes to be listed For Sale By Owner.
Also, please keep me in mind if you are considering interviewing agents to sell your home. I work with a partner, and we run our business a little differently than traditional realtors.
If you have questions about selling your home in Edwardsville, please let me know.
Thanks, and best of luck for a quick sale.
Kristina
Kristina Pratt answered:
Hi,
Congratulations on selling your home.
My real estate broker allows us to do what is called a one-time listing where we can use our board contracts and disclosures for a % of the sale price. If you have questions, let me know.
As far as closing costs, you can call a local title company and they can give you their rates. I would figure around 2% of your sales price. This percentage also includes your property taxes and other expenses that owners selling their home may not know about.
Thanks, and best of luck!
Kristina
Congratulations on selling your home.
My real estate broker allows us to do what is called a one-time listing where we can use our board contracts and disclosures for a % of the sale price. If you have questions, let me know.
As far as closing costs, you can call a local title company and they can give you their rates. I would figure around 2% of your sales price. This percentage also includes your property taxes and other expenses that owners selling their home may not know about.
Thanks, and best of luck!
Kristina
Kristina Pratt answered:
Patricia,
I noticed you asked the question twice, so I wanted to answer again just to be sure you are able to find my answer.
Are you using a buyer's agent to help you with the transaction? If you are they should do a market analysis on the house for you before you purchase it to make sure you're not overpaying. If you have any other questions, or need an agent to represent you as a buyer (this service is paid for by the seller at closing) feel free to contact me. I work with another agent who is a buyer's specialist, and she'd be happy to help. I hope this helps.
I noticed you asked the question twice, so I wanted to answer again just to be sure you are able to find my answer.
Are you using a buyer's agent to help you with the transaction? If you are they should do a market analysis on the house for you before you purchase it to make sure you're not overpaying. If you have any other questions, or need an agent to represent you as a buyer (this service is paid for by the seller at closing) feel free to contact me. I work with another agent who is a buyer's specialist, and she'd be happy to help. I hope this helps.
Kristina Pratt answered:
Patricia,
Are you using a buyer's agent to help you with the transaction? If you are they should do a market analysis on the house for you before you purchase it to make sure you're not overpaying. If you have any other questions, or need an agent to represent you as a buyer (this service is paid for by the seller at closing) feel free to contact me. I work with another agent who is a buyer's specialist, and she'd be happy to help. I hope this helps.
Are you using a buyer's agent to help you with the transaction? If you are they should do a market analysis on the house for you before you purchase it to make sure you're not overpaying. If you have any other questions, or need an agent to represent you as a buyer (this service is paid for by the seller at closing) feel free to contact me. I work with another agent who is a buyer's specialist, and she'd be happy to help. I hope this helps.
Kristina Pratt answered:
Theresa -
I've done a bit of research on your home. Since I'm a local agent I would be happy to help you however I can. The only snag is that you are listed with a flat fee service, so therefore I can only do certain things for you called "ministerial acts" - that bascially means I can treat you as a consumer, but not a client. Please e-mail me for me details and my partner Nancy and I would be glad you help you. In fact, we do a lot of work with FSBO's to help them try and sell on their own... it is our "niche" so to speak. We are very familiar with the trials, questions, etc. that FSBO's face. We'd be happy to help - no obligation.
I've done a bit of research on your home. Since I'm a local agent I would be happy to help you however I can. The only snag is that you are listed with a flat fee service, so therefore I can only do certain things for you called "ministerial acts" - that bascially means I can treat you as a consumer, but not a client. Please e-mail me for me details and my partner Nancy and I would be glad you help you. In fact, we do a lot of work with FSBO's to help them try and sell on their own... it is our "niche" so to speak. We are very familiar with the trials, questions, etc. that FSBO's face. We'd be happy to help - no obligation.
Theresa,
As an agent active in the Edwardsville market, I can tell you that it is definitely a buyer's market at this point in time. Our office has a lot of inventory, and unfortunately so do a lot of others. As the Demarest Team pointed out below it is a very good idea to try and scope out the competition. Check the local real estate companies websites to view when they will be holding Open Houses in homes similiar to yours. My company, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors posts open houses online at http://www.brownrealtors.com. Another great website to check out the competition is http://www.gatewayhouseview.com This will allow you access to virtual tours.
If your agent is following up on leads, holding open houses, and agressively marketing the property both online and in print advertising then it is really just a matter of time, condition or price. Without a little more information, it's hard for me to specifically pin point what the problem may be. How long has your house been on the market? Have you made any price adjustments? Is the home in "move-in" condition, or would a new owner have to do some work? Also, you may want to search online for home staging tips if you haven't staged your home.
If you need more help, feel free to ask. Take care, and best wishes for a quick sale!
As an agent active in the Edwardsville market, I can tell you that it is definitely a buyer's market at this point in time. Our office has a lot of inventory, and unfortunately so do a lot of others. As the Demarest Team pointed out below it is a very good idea to try and scope out the competition. Check the local real estate companies websites to view when they will be holding Open Houses in homes similiar to yours. My company, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors posts open houses online at http://www.brownrealtors.com. Another great website to check out the competition is http://www.gatewayhouseview.com This will allow you access to virtual tours.
If your agent is following up on leads, holding open houses, and agressively marketing the property both online and in print advertising then it is really just a matter of time, condition or price. Without a little more information, it's hard for me to specifically pin point what the problem may be. How long has your house been on the market? Have you made any price adjustments? Is the home in "move-in" condition, or would a new owner have to do some work? Also, you may want to search online for home staging tips if you haven't staged your home.
If you need more help, feel free to ask. Take care, and best wishes for a quick sale!
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Kristina specializes in home sellers, homes located in Madison County, investment properties, move-up sellers, and move-down sellers.
Nancy has been awarded the prestigious Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. GRI is earned by Realtors who complete a higher level of education in professional standards, contract law, finance, risk reduction and other real estate practice areas.
What does this mean to you? It means you'll be working with someone who is dedicated to being armed with the best information possible to help with your real estate goals. In Illinois, fewer than 10 percent of Realtors have achieved this highly acclaimed designation. GRI gives her a professional educational foundation on which she bases her services to clients and customers.
Nancy also specializes in home buyers, move-up buyers, first time home buyers, investment properties, and relocating buyers.
Nancy has been awarded the prestigious Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. GRI is earned by Realtors who complete a higher level of education in professional standards, contract law, finance, risk reduction and other real estate practice areas.
What does this mean to you? It means you'll be working with someone who is dedicated to being armed with the best information possible to help with your real estate goals. In Illinois, fewer than 10 percent of Realtors have achieved this highly acclaimed designation. GRI gives her a professional educational foundation on which she bases her services to clients and customers.
Nancy also specializes in home buyers, move-up buyers, first time home buyers, investment properties, and relocating buyers.
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