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Green homes sell faster, tips to make your home stand out from the rest
Environmentally friendly homes are not just good for the planet but also are a huge draw for conscientious buyers with green houses typically selling 20% faster than traditional houses. More and more homebuyers…
Environmentally friendly homes are not just good for the planet but also are a huge draw for conscientious buyers with green houses typically selling 20% faster than traditional houses. More and more homebuyers…
Value is King!
Tampa, FL - Value is a funny thing and can be very subjective. One thing is certain... A home's true value is determined by the marketplace and is always the price someone is willing…
Tampa, FL - Value is a funny thing and can be very subjective. One thing is certain... A home's true value is determined by the marketplace and is always the price someone is willing…
Real estate facts for Parsippany NJ 09/2008
Parsippany, NJ stats taken from Garden State MLS for sept 2008:Active listings #324Average list $455,652Under Contract #44Average list $427,780Average days on market #88Sold listings…
Parsippany, NJ stats taken from Garden State MLS for sept 2008:Active listings #324Average list $455,652Under Contract #44Average list $427,780Average days on market #88Sold listings…
Short Sale - Price it right
Kim Daugherty spoke at the 2008 Illinois Association of Realtors how to "Market Your Listing to sell"#1 was "PRICE IT RIGHT".What is the right price for a Short sale.There is a active SHORT SALE…
Kim Daugherty spoke at the 2008 Illinois Association of Realtors how to "Market Your Listing to sell"#1 was "PRICE IT RIGHT".What is the right price for a Short sale.There is a active SHORT SALE…
Its all about the Signs - Frame sign and brochure box. Part 3
Part 2 was about the Yard signs which are the signs (along with the post sign) that I use mostly to catch driver's attention. In this post, lets discuss the iron frame sign or Buckeye…
Part 2 was about the Yard signs which are the signs (along with the post sign) that I use mostly to catch driver's attention. In this post, lets discuss the iron frame sign or Buckeye…
Three Honey-Do's (as Daylight Savings Time ends)
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this year on November 2, 2008. This is a great time to take care of general household maintenance:1. Put out fresh mulch to protect your landscaping from the…
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this year on November 2, 2008. This is a great time to take care of general household maintenance:1. Put out fresh mulch to protect your landscaping from the…
Here we go Again, let's wait until Spring to list???? What are the Real Benifits of Waiting?
I am convinced that the Holiday season give agents and sellers alike an excuse to delay the inevitable or take a break from being the highest bidder on their home. Let's apply common sense for a moment.…
I am convinced that the Holiday season give agents and sellers alike an excuse to delay the inevitable or take a break from being the highest bidder on their home. Let's apply common sense for a moment.…
Do Not Take Your House Off the Market for the Fall and Winter
Many sellers feel that they should take their house off the market during the holidays. But you should think twice before making that decision. For most people their homes look the best in…
Many sellers feel that they should take their house off the market during the holidays. But you should think twice before making that decision. For most people their homes look the best in…
West Hartford Real Estate - Attention Sellers!
I spcialize in marketing homes and for over the last decade, most of my clients have been sellers. In fact, 99.5% of my clients are sellers. Most of these clients started of as "For Sale by Owners" or…
I spcialize in marketing homes and for over the last decade, most of my clients have been sellers. In fact, 99.5% of my clients are sellers. Most of these clients started of as "For Sale by Owners" or…
Showcase your home to get it to sell faster, and for more $$$.......
For most buyers, buying a home is an emotional decision first, before they back it up logically. The more I go on listing presentations and talk to sellers, the more I realize that most…
For most buyers, buying a home is an emotional decision first, before they back it up logically. The more I go on listing presentations and talk to sellers, the more I realize that most…
What is a Short Sale?
A Short Sale has occurred if title has transferred for a sales price insufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale; and the Seller was not required to pay additional sums at closing to fully…
A Short Sale has occurred if title has transferred for a sales price insufficient to pay the total of all liens and costs of sale; and the Seller was not required to pay additional sums at closing to fully…
Top Fixer Upper Tips
Many home remodeling projects can be trouble on your checkbook. A bathroom addition or window replacement will carry a huge return on investment, but these projects can also be quite expensive up front.…
Many home remodeling projects can be trouble on your checkbook. A bathroom addition or window replacement will carry a huge return on investment, but these projects can also be quite expensive up front.…
Open House & Marketing
I prefer not to speak ill of other agents, I just don't want the karma to boomerang back to me.A few weeks ago, another agent overbooked him/herself, and asked ifI could hold one of their Opens. It was…
I prefer not to speak ill of other agents, I just don't want the karma to boomerang back to me.A few weeks ago, another agent overbooked him/herself, and asked ifI could hold one of their Opens. It was…
6 Big Real Estate Mistakes!
Posted by Dorene Slavitz on 10/03/2008 05:42 PM Comments (0) <!--div class="clearer"> 6 of the Biggest Real Estate Mistakes! 1. Pricing a Home with no knowledge of the Market…
Posted by Dorene Slavitz on 10/03/2008 05:42 PM Comments (0) <!--div class="clearer"> 6 of the Biggest Real Estate Mistakes! 1. Pricing a Home with no knowledge of the Market…
Staging Your Chicago Home Helps it Sell
The service of a professional stager can be invaluable when it comes to selling your home in Chicago. At a time when there is a lot of inventory buyers are extra picky about what they want and what they…
The service of a professional stager can be invaluable when it comes to selling your home in Chicago. At a time when there is a lot of inventory buyers are extra picky about what they want and what they…
Scared to sell in Parma? Don't be !
Sure it's a great time to buy, but what if I have to sell my current home?? Nothing is SELLING !! Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. More than ever the key is pricing. A look at the pending properties…
Sure it's a great time to buy, but what if I have to sell my current home?? Nothing is SELLING !! Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. More than ever the key is pricing. A look at the pending properties…
Not Half Bad
According to research conducted by a manufacturer of bathroom fixtures, approximately 84% of new homes include "powder rooms." Now usually referred to as "half-baths" or "guest bathrooms", powder…
According to research conducted by a manufacturer of bathroom fixtures, approximately 84% of new homes include "powder rooms." Now usually referred to as "half-baths" or "guest bathrooms", powder…
What is that strange noise coming from my house??? Opportunity knocking!!!
If you have equity in your house now is the time to cash in and maybe double it! NOW is the time to sell your house (yes maybe for less than you would like), take your equity and purchase your…
If you have equity in your house now is the time to cash in and maybe double it! NOW is the time to sell your house (yes maybe for less than you would like), take your equity and purchase your…
Home Improvements When Selling , Are They Worth While?
Hello to all you Sellers out there!I wanted to chime in and put in my 2 cents on a question that is asked more often these days and one that I think needs to be discussed.Here is an example of the type…
Hello to all you Sellers out there!I wanted to chime in and put in my 2 cents on a question that is asked more often these days and one that I think needs to be discussed.Here is an example of the type…
Five easy steps to Short Sale Approval
Five easy steps to Short Sale ApprovalI have been working with short sales and the more we do the more we learn.We started out trying to send the offer over to the bank for approval before the seller signed…
Five easy steps to Short Sale ApprovalI have been working with short sales and the more we do the more we learn.We started out trying to send the offer over to the bank for approval before the seller signed…
Open House Vibe...
Okay, so I've had some difficulty with my Trulia password, and such, but I SO appreciate the comments on my request for Open House Background Music... Bought "Celtic", Previewed Elvis, soft Jazz, and considered…
Okay, so I've had some difficulty with my Trulia password, and such, but I SO appreciate the comments on my request for Open House Background Music... Bought "Celtic", Previewed Elvis, soft Jazz, and considered…
Another Short Sale Approved....Do You Need Help?
THIS IS WHY I DO REAL ESTATE...Yesterday, I finally got word that a short sale offer had been approved! The home went up for sale August 30th, 2008 and an short sale contract and short sale package was…
THIS IS WHY I DO REAL ESTATE...Yesterday, I finally got word that a short sale offer had been approved! The home went up for sale August 30th, 2008 and an short sale contract and short sale package was…
10 Ways to Boost Property Value
Dont forget homes sale even over Holiday Seasons !1. Paint the exterior -A fresh coat of paint can give even a relatively new home a much needed facelift, and can often be done for as low as a few thousand…
Dont forget homes sale even over Holiday Seasons !1. Paint the exterior -A fresh coat of paint can give even a relatively new home a much needed facelift, and can often be done for as low as a few thousand…
FOR SALE: 68 Woodbine Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
View this home on Trulia!Also, please visit 60Woodbine.com for more details!If you've been waiting for the perfect combination of favorable interest rates and a meticulously maintained, move-in ready home,…
View this home on Trulia!Also, please visit 60Woodbine.com for more details!If you've been waiting for the perfect combination of favorable interest rates and a meticulously maintained, move-in ready home,…
Cant refi? Try Loan modification!
Let my experienced LICENSED loan modification team will work with you to create a detailed financial analysis and hardship package to show your Lender why it is in their best interest to agree to the terms…
Let my experienced LICENSED loan modification team will work with you to create a detailed financial analysis and hardship package to show your Lender why it is in their best interest to agree to the terms…
"ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH", Vero Beach Florida, GATED COMMUNITY ON THE BARRIER ISLAND
THE ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH is a wonderful gated community on thebarrier island of Vero Beach. You will love the impressive winding entry to thistropical community. THE ISAND CLUB OF VERO…
THE ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH is a wonderful gated community on thebarrier island of Vero Beach. You will love the impressive winding entry to thistropical community. THE ISAND CLUB OF VERO…
Open houses=Open minds!
Anybody can be an agent when times are easy. But, only the best agents can succeed when times get tough in our economy. I've been at this now for eight years. I've been through two other…
Anybody can be an agent when times are easy. But, only the best agents can succeed when times get tough in our economy. I've been at this now for eight years. I've been through two other…
How to Sell Your Home in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Heart of the Triad!
OK first things first, what is your motivation for selling your home? This is a very important question that will determine the direction of the all the decisions made from this point on. Are…
OK first things first, what is your motivation for selling your home? This is a very important question that will determine the direction of the all the decisions made from this point on. Are…
National home sale stats improving!
Any agent will tell you that housing is not a national market. But, we do keep track of national statistics on home sales. Here is the latest advertised statistic from RIS Media just this morning:Total…
Any agent will tell you that housing is not a national market. But, we do keep track of national statistics on home sales. Here is the latest advertised statistic from RIS Media just this morning:Total…
Selling Your Home? Don't make these Mistakes.
Incorrect pricingEvery seller naturally wants to get the most money for his or her home. Pricing your home or property too high is the most common mistake made with selling real estate. Listings reach…
Incorrect pricingEvery seller naturally wants to get the most money for his or her home. Pricing your home or property too high is the most common mistake made with selling real estate. Listings reach…
Buy or sell a home-if you are committed!
Let me say this first-the market is great to buy or sell a home. As long as you HAVE to buy or HAVE to sell.One of the things I am beginning to ask my seller and buyer clients is "are you financially and…
Let me say this first-the market is great to buy or sell a home. As long as you HAVE to buy or HAVE to sell.One of the things I am beginning to ask my seller and buyer clients is "are you financially and…
Are there any Sellers out there who are willing to List their home and NOT keep lowering their Price?
I'm curious as to how many people out there who want to sell their home, but they REFUSE to List it now, for fear that their Real Estate Agent will insist that they keep lowering the price to get it SOLD?!Has…
I'm curious as to how many people out there who want to sell their home, but they REFUSE to List it now, for fear that their Real Estate Agent will insist that they keep lowering the price to get it SOLD?!Has…
Top 10 Inexpensive Ways To Help Your Home Sell Faster!
Jon's Top Ten ListsTop 10 Inexpensive Ways To Help Your Home Sell Faster!By: Jon Patterson Hi again everyone! I'm an experienced Real Estate Broker out of Denver, Colorado, and I've seen some…
Jon's Top Ten ListsTop 10 Inexpensive Ways To Help Your Home Sell Faster!By: Jon Patterson Hi again everyone! I'm an experienced Real Estate Broker out of Denver, Colorado, and I've seen some…
Should Real Estate Agents Be the Potty Police?
One county in the metro-Atlanta, Georgia area, Dekalb, has passed a law requiring real estate agents to make sure any home sold is equipped with water-saving model toilets and plumbing fixtures.…
One county in the metro-Atlanta, Georgia area, Dekalb, has passed a law requiring real estate agents to make sure any home sold is equipped with water-saving model toilets and plumbing fixtures.…
Set the Stage~Home Staging uses psychology in Rochester!
I recently read an article on Home Staging that suggested it's nothing more than "fooling the buyer." That when a home is Staged, we are just tricking the potential home owner into thinking it's…
I recently read an article on Home Staging that suggested it's nothing more than "fooling the buyer." That when a home is Staged, we are just tricking the potential home owner into thinking it's…
Redefining the Rental Property Marketplace Through Social Media
Caroline Allisonrecently sat down with Steve Fisher (writer and blogger for Solutionsare Power Blog) to discuss her lessons learned as a small businessowner and the state of the travel industry. Caroline…
Caroline Allisonrecently sat down with Steve Fisher (writer and blogger for Solutionsare Power Blog) to discuss her lessons learned as a small businessowner and the state of the travel industry. Caroline…
"List My House in the Fall-Are You Crazy?"
I know that Fall and Winter are supposed to be the "off season" in Real Estate, but I think that there are some advantages to having your home on the market during those seasons. As someone who had a home…
I know that Fall and Winter are supposed to be the "off season" in Real Estate, but I think that there are some advantages to having your home on the market during those seasons. As someone who had a home…
Hot tips for selling a house fast in this real estate market!
Some hot tips to sell your home now! Not 6 months from now!1)PRICE IT RIGHT! Buyers search by price range and go comparison shopping. Positioning your home lower than those with…
Some hot tips to sell your home now! Not 6 months from now!1)PRICE IT RIGHT! Buyers search by price range and go comparison shopping. Positioning your home lower than those with…
Want to change careers?
Sometimes, we travel down the path of life and we hit a fork in the road. Marriage, birth of children, upsizing, retirement, etc... can all cause us to have a need to sell a home. But, what…
Sometimes, we travel down the path of life and we hit a fork in the road. Marriage, birth of children, upsizing, retirement, etc... can all cause us to have a need to sell a home. But, what…
When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR® ?
I bet you never ever thought about whether your real estate agent is actually a REALTOR® . You probably just thought that your agent was a REA…
I bet you never ever thought about whether your real estate agent is actually a REALTOR® . You probably just thought that your agent was a REA…
Make your home stand out to prospective purchasers this Fall...
because first impressions are key! It is a great time to take advantage of the cooler weather and make your home sparkle by raking up fallen leaves, doing a final manicure of…
because first impressions are key! It is a great time to take advantage of the cooler weather and make your home sparkle by raking up fallen leaves, doing a final manicure of…
Managing seller expectations
When a listing has been on the market for six months, which is fairly common in the current market, chances are the market is entirely different than the first month of the listing. When I take a listing…
When a listing has been on the market for six months, which is fairly common in the current market, chances are the market is entirely different than the first month of the listing. When I take a listing…
Seller, Wait Your Turn! How To Shrink The Housing Inventory and Increase Demand!
This Blog was posted by my Broker in Charge, and I felt it deserved to be posted here on Trulia. I talked to one of my ex-Sellers today. He said: "The condo is yours, if you want to sell it…
This Blog was posted by my Broker in Charge, and I felt it deserved to be posted here on Trulia. I talked to one of my ex-Sellers today. He said: "The condo is yours, if you want to sell it…
Creative marketing techniques you can use today
When a salesperson in any industry finds a marketing tool that works, it is human nature to keep it to themselves. But, in the real estate industry, good agents know that there is plenty of business…
When a salesperson in any industry finds a marketing tool that works, it is human nature to keep it to themselves. But, in the real estate industry, good agents know that there is plenty of business…
Is That Real Estate Listing Legal?
Real estate advertising may look like plain vanilla marketing, but the wrong choice of words can result in a hefty fine and serious consequences for a real estate professional. Words that are commonplace…
Real estate advertising may look like plain vanilla marketing, but the wrong choice of words can result in a hefty fine and serious consequences for a real estate professional. Words that are commonplace…
It's a Beauty Contest and a Pricing War!
-- What is the No. 1 best tip for someone who wants to sell their house in fall?Price It To Sell!-- Is it more difficult to sell in colder months? If so, why? If not, why?If your property is the best priced…
-- What is the No. 1 best tip for someone who wants to sell their house in fall?Price It To Sell!-- Is it more difficult to sell in colder months? If so, why? If not, why?If your property is the best priced…
5 questions to ask your potential listing agent
If you are thinking of selling, it is important to have the right agent in today's challenging market. 5 Questions to Ask Your Potential Agent 1. Where do they rank among their peers?2.…
If you are thinking of selling, it is important to have the right agent in today's challenging market. 5 Questions to Ask Your Potential Agent 1. Where do they rank among their peers?2.…
The Importance of Your Home's Appearance While on the Market
Why hasn't my home sold yet? I bet you hear or ask this over and over! The topic of a Home's Appearance while on the market has been discussed, blogged, and integrated into Home Selling Proposals…
Why hasn't my home sold yet? I bet you hear or ask this over and over! The topic of a Home's Appearance while on the market has been discussed, blogged, and integrated into Home Selling Proposals…
What is a Condo?
Condo, short for Condominium, is a term used to describe a type of real property and home ownership a person has in an individual piece of real property. The unit is part of a multi-unit building where…
Condo, short for Condominium, is a term used to describe a type of real property and home ownership a person has in an individual piece of real property. The unit is part of a multi-unit building where…
Are you using Trulia.com to generate business ?
Using Trulia.com to generate more businessWhen we first started blogging on Active Rain, we immediately saw the importance of having a presence and profile on other sites as well. We learned…
Using Trulia.com to generate more businessWhen we first started blogging on Active Rain, we immediately saw the importance of having a presence and profile on other sites as well. We learned…
Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
As a Realtor representing home sellers in numerous towns throughout Metrowest Massachusetts over the last twenty two years, I have found that there are certain obstacles that will make a home much more…
As a Realtor representing home sellers in numerous towns throughout Metrowest Massachusetts over the last twenty two years, I have found that there are certain obstacles that will make a home much more…
The house is AVAILABLE!
Ever been told a home was not available, just to find out that it is still available? I've had calls from prospective buyers who have told me that the builder's representative told them that my resale…
Ever been told a home was not available, just to find out that it is still available? I've had calls from prospective buyers who have told me that the builder's representative told them that my resale…
Sellers please do these few things when showing your house so it will sell!
I show homes all the time, it's what I do, and I love it. It is great to see a seller that has really made the house look great by making the home appealing from the street (curb appeal). I…
I show homes all the time, it's what I do, and I love it. It is great to see a seller that has really made the house look great by making the home appealing from the street (curb appeal). I…
Capital Gains U.S. Income Tax Law Changed On Sale of Home Also Used Part Time As a Rental - Effective January 1, 2009
OUR CAPITAL GAINS U.S. INCOME TAX LAW HAS CHANGED REGARDING SALE OF A HOME OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, WHICH WAS ALSO USED PART OF THE TIME AS A RENTAL.EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009U.S. Housing and Economic…
OUR CAPITAL GAINS U.S. INCOME TAX LAW HAS CHANGED REGARDING SALE OF A HOME OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, WHICH WAS ALSO USED PART OF THE TIME AS A RENTAL.EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009U.S. Housing and Economic…
Price to Sell
How important is pricing your Home correctly ? Almost 50% of the buyers are drawn to homes that are within 10% of the market price. Homes that are more than 15% above market price appeal to just…
How important is pricing your Home correctly ? Almost 50% of the buyers are drawn to homes that are within 10% of the market price. Homes that are more than 15% above market price appeal to just…
Forclose? Sell??
Hello,My wife and I own a home in Duluth, Minnesota, which we have not lived in for two years now as we're living and working in South Korea. However, we've had sporatic renters in there that have…
Hello,My wife and I own a home in Duluth, Minnesota, which we have not lived in for two years now as we're living and working in South Korea. However, we've had sporatic renters in there that have…
Seller's it's not a good idea to cut agent's commissions
I know Sellers are puzzled about commissions when it comes to selling their homes. They think it is a good idea for their pocket book to cut the agent's commissions. However, the opposite is…
I know Sellers are puzzled about commissions when it comes to selling their homes. They think it is a good idea for their pocket book to cut the agent's commissions. However, the opposite is…
Warning! A Story On How Not To Sell Your Big Bear Home In This Market
Selling your Big Bear home in this market does not need to be any tougher. The real estate market conditions are scary enough these days.So you can imagine my surprise when I went out on a listing appointment…
Selling your Big Bear home in this market does not need to be any tougher. The real estate market conditions are scary enough these days.So you can imagine my surprise when I went out on a listing appointment…
McKinney is HOT on Saturday nights!
For the last 4 weeks, the zip code that gets the most hits on Saturdays of the cities and towns I track is 75070 McKinney, TX. Every other day of the week, the top zip code is 75093 Plano. …
For the last 4 weeks, the zip code that gets the most hits on Saturdays of the cities and towns I track is 75070 McKinney, TX. Every other day of the week, the top zip code is 75093 Plano. …
How to Stage For a Quick sale and high price
Staging is all the rage across America right now. Whether you are selling a home or simply re-decorating, staging has simple principles that most people fail to grasp.Most people cannot stage their…
Staging is all the rage across America right now. Whether you are selling a home or simply re-decorating, staging has simple principles that most people fail to grasp.Most people cannot stage their…
Pricing a Home To Sell
Pricing for the seller To determine pricing first one should determine present market value. When assessing residential property four major factors account for I'd say about 75% of the…
Pricing for the seller To determine pricing first one should determine present market value. When assessing residential property four major factors account for I'd say about 75% of the…
5 Ways To Turn Off A Buyer When Selling a Home
As a Hopkinton Realtor representing home sellers in and around Metrowest Massachusetts, it is very important to give my clients proper advice as to what is really vital to improve their chances of getting…
As a Hopkinton Realtor representing home sellers in and around Metrowest Massachusetts, it is very important to give my clients proper advice as to what is really vital to improve their chances of getting…
How to sell the property quickly and to get more money?!
The first thing that ever seller should bear in mind that the price of the property depends on many factors: surroundings, main features, the present condition of the house and all the other selling options.…
The first thing that ever seller should bear in mind that the price of the property depends on many factors: surroundings, main features, the present condition of the house and all the other selling options.…
Do you do a mortgage and judgement search for tricky titles ?
Tittle - Mortgage and Judgement Searches - Philadelphia Real EstateWhen I first started I had a settlement or two blow up at the very end of the deal when it was determined that the seller could not clear…
Tittle - Mortgage and Judgement Searches - Philadelphia Real EstateWhen I first started I had a settlement or two blow up at the very end of the deal when it was determined that the seller could not clear…
Contrary to public opinion - The holidays are a great time to sell your home!
In Dallas/Fort Worth, the weather is generally great through Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's also a wonderful time for homes to get noticed, shown, and sold. November and December are usually two…
In Dallas/Fort Worth, the weather is generally great through Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's also a wonderful time for homes to get noticed, shown, and sold. November and December are usually two…
Home Sellers First Mistake
The First Mistake Sellers Make Is To Price Their Home and Property Too High.Some owners fear that their home and property will sell for less than a premium. So they price it too high ... trying…
The First Mistake Sellers Make Is To Price Their Home and Property Too High.Some owners fear that their home and property will sell for less than a premium. So they price it too high ... trying…
What's More Important, Asking Price or Sales Incentives?
Every seller is looking for a way to get their home sold in this market. With only 1 out of every 15-20 Big Bear homes selling every month, it is understandable to want to try every possible strategy.One…
Every seller is looking for a way to get their home sold in this market. With only 1 out of every 15-20 Big Bear homes selling every month, it is understandable to want to try every possible strategy.One…
How to defer your Capital Gains tax
How to defer your Capital Gains tax and protect your investmentby Gina Lynell SmithForeclosures are frightening, home sales are down, and home prices are falling. With the stock market causing many…
How to defer your Capital Gains tax and protect your investmentby Gina Lynell SmithForeclosures are frightening, home sales are down, and home prices are falling. With the stock market causing many…
Should you sell your investment using a 1031 tax-deferred exchange in today's market?
A few years ago, many were seeing their real estate investments appreciate at incredible rates, and in turn, were doing 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to defer their capital gains liabilities into new investment…
A few years ago, many were seeing their real estate investments appreciate at incredible rates, and in turn, were doing 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to defer their capital gains liabilities into new investment…
I am not giving my house away
This is a common comment ,spoken by sellers to their listing agents. Make sure you choose a qualified seasoned agent, then listen to their advice. If agents wanted to give away homes they would put a FREE…
This is a common comment ,spoken by sellers to their listing agents. Make sure you choose a qualified seasoned agent, then listen to their advice. If agents wanted to give away homes they would put a FREE…
Not Every Situation Qualifies For A Short Sale
Sellers, I know many of you want to do a short sale because you feel that you just cannot make your payments anymore. Many of you are in the bad ARM loans or Adjustable Rate Mortgage loans. …
Sellers, I know many of you want to do a short sale because you feel that you just cannot make your payments anymore. Many of you are in the bad ARM loans or Adjustable Rate Mortgage loans. …
Why are there two signs in the yard?
This question came in about one of my listings in Frisco yesterday. The house is actually listed for sale by one brokerage firm, and listed for lease by my brokerage firm. The public wants…
This question came in about one of my listings in Frisco yesterday. The house is actually listed for sale by one brokerage firm, and listed for lease by my brokerage firm. The public wants…
What's Selling?
Boy, what a market! What seems to be selling are homes that are perceived to be a bargain...priced below their lowest competition...yet show nicely. A client and I recently lowered an asking…
Boy, what a market! What seems to be selling are homes that are perceived to be a bargain...priced below their lowest competition...yet show nicely. A client and I recently lowered an asking…
Drayton Tower Update
Drayton Tower Update The main lobby to the building is finished, furnished and fantastic. With the original Terrazzo marble floor gleaming along with the complementary mahogany paneling, Drayton…
Drayton Tower Update The main lobby to the building is finished, furnished and fantastic. With the original Terrazzo marble floor gleaming along with the complementary mahogany paneling, Drayton…
Fix Your Home Up Now!
Fix Your Home Up Now! Fix it up now!Often, I meet sellers who are updating their homes in preparation to sell. They paint, de-clutter, replace carpet, install new kitchen hardware and make all the little…
Fix Your Home Up Now! Fix it up now!Often, I meet sellers who are updating their homes in preparation to sell. They paint, de-clutter, replace carpet, install new kitchen hardware and make all the little…
You can market your home in exciting new ways.
I keep getting tons of postcards from realtors that show me all kinds of photos of homes in my neighborhood. After a while, my eyes glaze over. They are all the same.The agent who jumps out of the ordinary…
I keep getting tons of postcards from realtors that show me all kinds of photos of homes in my neighborhood. After a while, my eyes glaze over. They are all the same.The agent who jumps out of the ordinary…
I live and sell Real Estate only in Robson Ranch Only
Robson Ranch is a very active senior community. Check out all of the amenities at my website: www.RobsonRanchRoad.com The best thing about Robson Ranch is the wonderful people that live here. If…
Robson Ranch is a very active senior community. Check out all of the amenities at my website: www.RobsonRanchRoad.com The best thing about Robson Ranch is the wonderful people that live here. If…
Negotiating a loan modification with your mortgage lender
Some information for property owners that are having problem with their monthly mortgage payments and thinking of selling in this hard times that are in upside down situations.a) Call your lender and talk…
Some information for property owners that are having problem with their monthly mortgage payments and thinking of selling in this hard times that are in upside down situations.a) Call your lender and talk…
Homes that Don't Sell!
When you want to sell your home, there are four (4) things which affect whether it will sell or lanquish on the market for months (years). 1. List Price- In order to determine the price for which to list. First find…
When you want to sell your home, there are four (4) things which affect whether it will sell or lanquish on the market for months (years). 1. List Price- In order to determine the price for which to list. First find…
OPENING DAY!!
Wake up Breckenridge, ski season is here!! Lifts opening at 8:30am on Friday Nov. 7th.If you havn't gotten your ski pass yet just log on to www.snow.com. Come join the fun!See you in the mountains,Kristin…
Wake up Breckenridge, ski season is here!! Lifts opening at 8:30am on Friday Nov. 7th.If you havn't gotten your ski pass yet just log on to www.snow.com. Come join the fun!See you in the mountains,Kristin…
Would you trust these people with your biggest investment???
Of course, you would! And, you do! These are Realtors, Account Managers, Home Inspectors, Corporate Project Managers, Business Owners, Clients, and Friends (and one pre-teen who gives the grown-ups…
Of course, you would! And, you do! These are Realtors, Account Managers, Home Inspectors, Corporate Project Managers, Business Owners, Clients, and Friends (and one pre-teen who gives the grown-ups…
Your Best Bet To Sell Your Home!
The real estate market fluctuates as you have seen on the news. Some homeowners are scared to put their homes on the market and some buyers are scared to buy a new home particularly if the buyers are first…
The real estate market fluctuates as you have seen on the news. Some homeowners are scared to put their homes on the market and some buyers are scared to buy a new home particularly if the buyers are first…
Do you use Just Listed / Just Sold cards to increase your Business ?
Just Listed / Just Sold Cards through Quantum MailOne of the most successful ways for us to generate business is through mailing Just Listed / Just Sold cards. It is a great way to target and farm new…
Just Listed / Just Sold Cards through Quantum MailOne of the most successful ways for us to generate business is through mailing Just Listed / Just Sold cards. It is a great way to target and farm new…
Why I Never Double End Deals and Why You Should Care
Buyers - Who Represents You? Posted by Carmen IsaisRecently, holding my listing's Open House in Wildhorse I came upon acouple that were looking for to move into a larger home. They weren'tworking with…
Buyers - Who Represents You? Posted by Carmen IsaisRecently, holding my listing's Open House in Wildhorse I came upon acouple that were looking for to move into a larger home. They weren'tworking with…
WHAT NOW...........................
WHAT NOW……………. Here in Falmouth, MA where I List and Sell Real Estate (www.peterhawley.com) I have spent the past few days having that heart to heart talk with Seller’s. Now that the election…
WHAT NOW……………. Here in Falmouth, MA where I List and Sell Real Estate (www.peterhawley.com) I have spent the past few days having that heart to heart talk with Seller’s. Now that the election…
Diversifying Your Portfolio with Real Estate is a Wise Choice!
From the time I learned to play Monopoly as a child I learned that real estate is a valuable commodity. Its the foundation from which we build our lives. Yet, when it comes to buying a home, we usually…
From the time I learned to play Monopoly as a child I learned that real estate is a valuable commodity. Its the foundation from which we build our lives. Yet, when it comes to buying a home, we usually…
What A Seller Should Know About Short Sales
We live in a rapidly changing environment, and what was good advice just a few weeks ago is not true today. So, check with MANY professionals before you make the decision to attempt a short sale.Things…
We live in a rapidly changing environment, and what was good advice just a few weeks ago is not true today. So, check with MANY professionals before you make the decision to attempt a short sale.Things…
Pricing A Property In Big Bear - Follow Your Real Estate Gut
Pricing a property in Big Bear is a lot different than your standard tract home or primary home location.The fact is that the properties in Big Bear can be dramatically different, even when they are in…
Pricing a property in Big Bear is a lot different than your standard tract home or primary home location.The fact is that the properties in Big Bear can be dramatically different, even when they are in…
Only 4 Active listings under $150,000 in Prosper!
Wow! The Prosper Awareness Committee has been doing their part to get word out about what a great town we have. All Summer, we watched the homes listed below $300,000 start dwindling in supply. We're…
Wow! The Prosper Awareness Committee has been doing their part to get word out about what a great town we have. All Summer, we watched the homes listed below $300,000 start dwindling in supply. We're…
Sell Your Austin Home Fast
Although Austin real estate has weathered the housing market storm very well over the last year, the problems experienced throughout the country’s largest housing markets are nonetheless felt in Austin.The…
Although Austin real estate has weathered the housing market storm very well over the last year, the problems experienced throughout the country’s largest housing markets are nonetheless felt in Austin.The…
sellers be present
We are in a volitile market, Read the headlines, today we have seen 240,000 people lost their jobs. fortunately, we have a new president, however even that cannot quickly get us out of the mess we all…
We are in a volitile market, Read the headlines, today we have seen 240,000 people lost their jobs. fortunately, we have a new president, however even that cannot quickly get us out of the mess we all…
The Sweet Scent of a Sale
We've all walked through a Home where Smoke & Pet Odors, Rancid Hampers, Musty Carpet, and even some cooking smells have extremely limited our stay. Once you get it in your head that nothing's crawling…
We've all walked through a Home where Smoke & Pet Odors, Rancid Hampers, Musty Carpet, and even some cooking smells have extremely limited our stay. Once you get it in your head that nothing's crawling…
Are you using Just Listed / Just Sold cards to market your listings ?
Just Listed / Just Sold Cards through Quantum MailOne of the most successful ways for us to generate business is through mailing Just Listed / Just Sold cards. It is a great way to target and farm new…
Just Listed / Just Sold Cards through Quantum MailOne of the most successful ways for us to generate business is through mailing Just Listed / Just Sold cards. It is a great way to target and farm new…
Is your agent up-to-date with their Company ?
Are you utilizing your office website to generate referrals ?This past week I received a referral from Tom Waite, a California RE/MAX agent in Orange County, who had a referral for a seller who needed…
Are you utilizing your office website to generate referrals ?This past week I received a referral from Tom Waite, a California RE/MAX agent in Orange County, who had a referral for a seller who needed…
By Owner or Use an Agent
Some people are very successful at selling their home “by owner”. They have knowledge of key marketing strategies, how to best show their home, and they possess a good understanding of contracts. They…
Some people are very successful at selling their home “by owner”. They have knowledge of key marketing strategies, how to best show their home, and they possess a good understanding of contracts. They…
Showing Your Home
Showing your home is probably the most important part of the selling process. Consider the following carefully as you prepare your home for viewing: » First impressions mean a lot and often prospective…
Showing your home is probably the most important part of the selling process. Consider the following carefully as you prepare your home for viewing: » First impressions mean a lot and often prospective…
Passing a Home Inspection
Home inspections have become very popular in today’s real estate world. Most buyers hire a professional home inspector to take a closer look at a home prior to closing, or even prior to writing a purchase…
Home inspections have become very popular in today’s real estate world. Most buyers hire a professional home inspector to take a closer look at a home prior to closing, or even prior to writing a purchase…
Did You Forget About the Little Companions?
I read an article in the Virginian Pilot today regarding the effect of the current economy on pets. It was quite disturbing, to say the least! At the Norfolk shelter alone 1,000 extra pets will be surrendered…
I read an article in the Virginian Pilot today regarding the effect of the current economy on pets. It was quite disturbing, to say the least! At the Norfolk shelter alone 1,000 extra pets will be surrendered…
As a For Sale by Owner I only Have about a 15% chance to sell my home.
Of that 15% about 7% sell to family and friends for less money then a Real Estate Agent/Broker would return. So that leaves 8%. So let me get that right, I Have less than a 10% chance to sell my home…
Of that 15% about 7% sell to family and friends for less money then a Real Estate Agent/Broker would return. So that leaves 8%. So let me get that right, I Have less than a 10% chance to sell my home…
Can a Short Sale get you out of Trouble
You're struggling to make your mortgage payments. Your home is worth less than you owe and your finances are so shaky your lender won't modify your loan. Before you resign yourself to foreclosure, see…
You're struggling to make your mortgage payments. Your home is worth less than you owe and your finances are so shaky your lender won't modify your loan. Before you resign yourself to foreclosure, see…
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