Home Selling—blogs page 9

Why Homes Do Not Sell. Reason 1 of 4 Reasons Why...
Why Houses Do Not Sell ?  Reason Number 1 If you are:  1) Considering selling your property or 2) A Realtor looking to be the best listing agent you can be, then this is reason #1 of "The Somers…
Commissions May Indicate Motivation
As I show homes for sale in georgia I often come across various commissions on the homes. To be honest I notice them and always hope that the homes that have high commissions are the ones my clients…
Prepare Your Home to Sell....20 Low Cost Tips
20 Low Cost Tips  Buy a new doormat. Put a pot of bright flowers or evergreen on your front porch. Touch up paint on exterior and interior of your home. Put a seasonal wreath on the…
The 2 key components of a successful home sale
There are two major differences between homes that sell in this market and homes that don't: correct pricing and proper staging.Neither is more important than the other, and both play key roles. …
Sales of Existing Homes in Washoe County
Northern Nevada Business Weekly Reports:   Sales of 294 existing homes were reported in Washoe County during December, up 34% from the same month a year earlier.   The RSAR says the median price of…
Philadelphia (Philly) Investment Properties Homes and Houses for sale
My new website is currently on the way...Phillyinvestmentdeals.comI am a realtor with Prudential Fox and Roach and focus mainly on investment properties such as shells or fixer uppers, lots, rental properties,…
How does a Lease Option Work?
Lease / Option In Cary NCwhere we expect our real estate market to strenthen sooner than other parts of the country, a lease-to-own plan can be an ideal solution for both sellers and buyers.  From…
Selling your home--look for experience and expertise in your agent
These days, selling your home is challenging.  How do you price it, where to market it, isnt't the internet enough?  There are so many factors.  An experienced agent can help. I have survived interest…
Owner will consider any reasonable offer! Remo Realty Group
Lexington Hills, Harriman, NYBeautiful 2 Bedroom Condo with 2 Full Baths. Close to Transportation and Shopping. Monroe-Woodbury Schools. Owner will consider any offer! Most Affordable Condo in Lexington…
Charm City Virtual Tours
Charm City Virtual Tours, Ellicott City, MD provides still photography and virtual tours to realtors and homeowners within the greater Baltimore/DC Metro Region.  We are an independent dealer within…
Dawn Realty is a full service real estate firm
A video introducing our services at Dawn Realty to sellers in Gainesville Florida and Alachua County.
Good Photos
I am a pro photographer and I cant figure out why realtors are wondering why their listings aren't getting any traffic. Every buyer I talk to says they pass up any listing with none or badphotos. I am…
Icy days are GREAT days for planning to sell or buy!
Realtors are always out running here and there.  It's the nature of the job.  But, what stops us in our tracks?  Icy road conditions.  We're getting our winter weather this week (and yes, it was just…
Successful Home Selling In 2009 & Beyond: Price & Understanding Buyers
Over the last year I worked exclusively with buyers.  It was an interesting experience that gave me better insight into how and why buyers are making buying decisions.  From the seller standpoint…
Federal Tax Lien relief for Homeowners
IRS Tax Lien Relief for Homeowners Do you have a Federal Tax Lien on your home? The IRS has announced it will expedite the relief from these tax liens for distressed homeowners. Why is this important?If…
Top 20 Renovation Mistakes
I think this title speaks for itself so let’s get right to it – the top 20 mistakes people make when remodeling or renovating their homes. We’ll count down in reverse order. Remember to be here next…
Picking a Professional Agent
It takes just 3 weeks to attain a Real Estate License.  Thus there are many, (7000 in Central Ohio ) agents in the industry.  How do you choose a good one to sell your biggest asset in your portfolio.1)…
In trouble? Upside down in equity? Don't be afraid to call an agent!
This is a scary time for many homeowners...and there are so many advertisements offering help....for a price. There is one free avenue for information, your real estate agent. Don't be afraid to call one! Real…
Sellers Deserve to Know
I have been staging, that is, "preparing homes for maximum resale" for over 20 years. Long before all these TV shows! (hard to be discovered in little old Boise I guess! -) Prior to a few years ago I only…
Successful Home Selling in 2009 & Beyond: Advertising Presentation & Understanding the Buyer
So what have we learned over the last few years in terms of advertising properties for sale?  Well, we know that we must advertise on the Internet.  We even know what websites to be on.  But it…
Conducting A Pleasant Home Viewing Experience -
It’s really cool when you walk around and appreciate the homes for sale in Brooklyn, New York.  One thing we need to do is - Think safety when escorting buyers through a home. Be careful of skate boards…
Has My Industry Failed You?
Has My Industry Failed You? Right now you may be feeling frustrated and disappointed that my industry has failed you. I don't blame you! You put your home up for sale because you were looking at a next…
Searching For A Realtor In The Ft. Campbell Clarksville Tn Area
As a local native, I grew up in nearby Dover, TN and graduated with honors from Stewart County High School. While attending Middle Tennessee State University, I majored in Business Administration. After…
Frustrated With Not Selling Your Home? Me Too!
Our real estate market has dramatically changed. What was once an easy job of listing and selling homes has now become more of a challenge. Luckily for you, I have a network of highly trained and seasoned…
Modular vs Manufactured Homes
  Modular vs. ManufacturedMost people have heard the terms "Site Built", "Modular" and "Manufactured" While searching for a home, you'll hear the terms site built, Modular, and Manufactured. It's important…
Home Features - Now out of Style!
 Some home features don’t stay popular forever. More homes are inching away from incorporating the following home features, according to recent consumer preference surveys. 1. Fireplaces: The fireplace…
To Dual (Or Not To Dual) - Agency That Is!
Hi, everyone,  The other day, I had a listing appointment with a potential seller.  During my presentation, I always discuss the various agency relationships allowed in Virginia and just how each will…
$10,000 Cash Back!
Nice, refurbished duplex located at 201&203 Rockingham Ave. Includes 2BR/2BA unit that rents for $900 month&2BR/1Ba unit that rents for $795 month.  $159,000$10,000 CASH BACK!!!Call 1-800-713-8963…
Investiment Properties In Fort Myers Florida... Lake View Furnished Condo In Fort Myers Plus A 2000 Mercedes C280
1- Investors delight..14 Townhouses sold as one lot..all rented,reasonably priced, owner is ready to talk.. 2- For the new comers, come and enjoy the lake view from your bedroom window and the 2000 Mercedes…
The cost of panelized homeS
One of the most frequent questions of the home buyers is a question about the price of panelized homeS. This article tries to explain why this simple question does not usually have a simple answer.  The first…
New Vtour tool available
New at Seide RealtyWe've had work done on our VTours and are REALLY happy with the results!  This is a totally custom product that has taken some creativity, imagination, and programming prowess and you…
2009 - The year of resale home sales in DFW
Builder inventory is beginning to dwindle.  New build prices in the new year are going up.  Costs to build a home continued to rise.  Transportation costs went up last year for everybody, but it wasn't…
Real Estate Market
Today's real estate market is extremely tough. There are record levels of inventory that are not being sold. Foreclosures and short sales are everywhere. Home prices are declining daily. What can seller's…
Sales Activity Picking Up in Somerset County, New Jersey
Market Absorption Statistics have just been updated at www.feenick.com   Click on Local Market Commentary for details. My observation....In the last several weeks, I have observed anecdotal evidence…
co-founder of Crager-Bartels Real Estate publishes book on Real Estate
More information on the new book is at http://IQuitRealEstate.comIf you want to work with an agent and team that knows how to market your home, what better company to be with then one that has an owner…
Top Staging Tips for Selling Your Home in Any Market!
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Those are words that home sellers should take to heart in the current housing environment. When potential buyers enter your home, they will…
What is Home Staging? It can start with a Staging Consultation
Currently 85% of all home buyers start their shopping online -- so what does it take to set a home apart, create a great online "presence" and get it sold in this tough market? The staging consultation…
Good News for Monroe-Woodbury Real Estate Market!!
Good News! **31 Residential Properties are Now Under Contact with Monroe-Woodbury Schools! It seems that there has been very little to cheer about in the local housing market over the last 6 months. Well…
Win a home For $1.00 List your clients home as the prize
    Unscramble This word "niw'' and "win" a new home The Perfect Place Contest home giveaway solves the real estate puzzle for buyers , sellers and real estate agents   October 28, 2008/Coral…
So You Don't Believe in Staging?
Are you one of those people who don't believe? Do you think staging is trickery? Do you think it is too expensive and not worth it? Well, it looks like I have some myths to dispell. #1. Staging is trickery.…
I am going to wait for the market to turn before I sell my home!!!
How many times have you heard this recently?  “I am going to wait for the market to turn before I sell my house!!”  I’ll tell you that I have heard it a few times lately… At first I wasn’t…
Selling A House In Metro Atlanta? -- 21 Reasons To Sell To A Real Estate Investor
Stimulus package or not, things happen. And there are a lot of ‘things’ happening right now that aren’t likely to change anytime soon, especially in the metro Atlanta housing market. With the current…
Sell Your Home for 17% More, 40% Faster This Spring
Posted: 30 Jan 2009 10:49 AM CST Super Bowl Weekend traditionally marks the start of the Spring Buying Season in real estate. Anecdotally, real estate agents will tell you that buyer activity tends to…
Celebrities caught in housing pickle
Excerpts from our Trulia newsletter If you think you’re the only one having hard time selling, think again.  Even celebrities with multi-million dollar pads are struggling to sell their homes in…
Top 7 Home Staging Secrets of the Pros
With inventory piling up and home buyers now faced with multiple home choices in the same neighborhood, the first impression your home makes is more important than ever. It's no longer acceptable to pass…
Top 7 Home Staging Tips
Staging your home can be a fun, inexpensive experience that will significantly affect the amount of leverage you have when negotiating the sale of your home but first you need to know where to start. Haphazardly…
The Seven Basics of Home Staging
Home staging is a mixed bag because there is so much you can do that knowing where to start, especially if you are doing it yourself, is almost as important as the staging itself. In a down real estate…
Seven Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Listing Agent
When it comes to putting your home on the market and finding a real estate professional to guide you through there are a lot of things you need to know about your agent before making a decision. Experience…
Seven Do-It Yourself Home Staging Tips
Home staging shows your home in the best light possible by making your home look like a model home so taking on the task of staging it yourself can be a big one. The advantages of staging your home are numerous…
Seven Cost Effective Ways to Improve Your Home
Home improvement can be a tricky subject because it can either require a home equity line of credit just to finish one job or it can be done on a shoestring budget and still look great. Assuming you are…
Fixup Your Home for Selling--and for Yourself
If you don’t have a compelling reason to sell in the current market but think you might down the road in a year or two, you might want to consider updating, redecorating or even remodeling.  Why? A…
Marketing Homes To Sell: What every Homeowner should expect !
Dear Sellers of Las Vegas Nevada When choosing a Realtor make sure that your agent utilizes as many avenues for exposure of your home on the Internet as possible! Buyers today start house hunting on the…
Protect your clients interests….
Agents: Are you blogging/posting about a current deal / transaction you are involved in? Think about it for a minute…. I would never consider posting on my blog about a deal I am actively negotiating. WHY? 1.…
What happened to the “Deal of the Week”?
What happened to the “Deal of the Week”? It went….. UNDER CONTRACT! This week (3 days ago) I posted what I called the “Deal of the Week” SEE: Charlottesville Real Estate - Deal of the week! My…
Celebrity Advantage
Take it from this North Carolina waterfront Realtor -- celebrities having a hard time selling homes they may have bought in '05-'06 need to remember their #1 Advantage -- their own "STAR-POWER"!From "Antique's…
1441 Sq Ft - Priced to Sell!
Great 3BR/2BA home with inground pool.  Priced To Sell!Two (2) options to buy:1- Bring  your own funding and get $10,000 if you close within 30 days.2 - Assume the current loan.  No qualification needed. …
Price Reduced!
Reduced Price! 2BR/1BA home - ready to move in$10,000 Cash Back to 1st Buyer that can close within 20 days!Call 1-800-713-8963 x 1828www.CFLHomesForLess.comfor more details
December Home Sales Up!
Sales of existing homes increased in December, closing a challenging year for the real estate industry on positive note.  The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes rose…
Cash Flow Producer! 2 Homes on 1 Property!
Large tree covered property on a pond.  4BR/2BA home with 2000sf in good condition and a 2BR/1BA mobile home.  Separate entrances for each home.  Short walking distance to Lakeville Elementary&Piedmont…
To FSBO or not to FSBO?
Should you FSBO in the current market? This morning, as usual, I woke up and sat right down to review my e-mails and found a very interesting question sent via Trulia.The question was from a local woman who…
How Do I Choose an Agent?
 When you are in the market to buy or sell your home you may want to use a Real Estate Agent. Of course I would recommend this because I am an agent. So how do you choose?  If I were going to buy or…
Priced to Sell Fast! $5,000 Cash Back!
Spacious 3BR/2BA home in beautiful Orlando location!   First qualified buyer that can close within 30 days will get $5000 cash!   Call 1-800-713-8963 x 4411   or visit   www.CFLHomesForLess.com   for…
14,000 Commercial Warehouse on 1.16 Acres
The building is broken up into 3 sections. Front Section includes office space and is approx 4000 sf. Middle Section includes restrooms & loading door and is approx 5000 sf. Back Section is extra wide…
Co-op Pitfalls, and 4 rules to remember - Part 1
Experience with a number of Brooklyn co-op sales have taught us a number of lessons: 1. Expect closing to take longer than anticipated. We have a sale in a large co-op development where the approval process…
Additional Co-Op Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them - Part 2
Always confirm with the management company the specific form they require for the documentation to be in.  Do not assume that faxed documents,,copies or form letters are acceptable.  We have a situation…
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here is some must have information to get you started!
If you are planning to sell your home, it's important to know what other homes in your neighborhood are selling for.  Visit my webpage at http://www.SalemHousePrices.com and provide your information. …
HUD Considering any and all offers on this property
This property has been on the HUD site for over 150 days.  The site now says that any offer will be considered for this property.  More photos can be found at the "Buying Metro Atlanta" tab at htt…
Nobody Cares How Much You Know
I am proud of the effort put forth in my latest "under contract". I worked really hard to make absolutely certain this home was at the fore front of every Realtor's, purchaser's, and prospective purchaser's…
Price It Right and They Will Come
As Appeared August, 2008Michael Saunders&CompanyThere’s an old sales and marketing adage that goes something like this: If you can demonstrate real value in a product or service, people will have…
Working with a real estate agent in YOUR local real estate market
When are 2 heads NOT better than one?  I am going to be in discussion with a seller regarding just this question regarding co-listing his property on the Hood Canal (one of my market areas of expertise)…
Putting The REAL back into REALTOR®
 Putting The REAL back into REALTOR® I was just reminded from a fellow friend that it looks like I have finally come full circle and have gone back to being a REAL people person again.   I stopped…
Should I List My Home Now Or Wait Until Spring?
Should I List My Home Now or Wait Until Spring? I received a call yesterday from a consumer who said "Jennifer, I know it is not a great time to sell.  Should I put my properties up now or wait until…
Start the New Year Right!
Is a new home on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? If so, now is a great time to start shopping for your new home.   Home sales start to pick up steam around March and typically peak in July…
Why Your Metrowest Massachusetts Property Did Not Sell
Via Massachusetts Real Estate VoiceWhy Your Metrowest Massachusetts Home Expired As a Realtor you are able to get on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) everyday and see countless homes that have "expired". The…
Selling A House For Less Than The Full Mortgage . Step 1
This is a complicated process, and it is always recommended a person talk to a CPA and/or an attorney before trying to sell a home for less than they owe the bank.  The bank will usually require that…
The Power of Yes
Yes.  Such a little word, but oh so powerful. During the course of the day our spoken and written dialogues contain so many yes and no expressions.  I was thinking the other day how much more energy…
North Wildwood NJ JUST REDUCED Great Rental Income
 Featured Property « prev  |  next » 415 East 21st AvenueNorth Wildwood, NJ$549,8705 beds1,800 sqft2 baths powered by ePropertySites.com
The importance of obtaining (and providing) inspection reports and disclosures in advance on short sales...
Short sale sellers take note! It is of critical importance to obtain a pest inspection and fill out all of your disclosures in advance of putting your house on the market and entertaining offers from interested…
How to Get Top $ in Today’s Market
In today’s home selling market it helps to have a competitive edge.Your home needs to stand out in the buyer’s mind as a place they can call home. Buyers are looking for a house that they can make…
How to sell in this market
I'm ask this question time and time again. I will just give you a straight answer, your not priced to sell!!! In this market it is price,condition and very important marketing. No matter how great the…
What is Staging anyway?
  www.C21JudgeFite.com    Real Estate 411 : February 2009     Staging your Home for Sale = $$$$     Real Estate 411 - FACTSPeople want to imagine THEIR home when looking at yours! QUICK…
Market Time Doesn’t Matter
Question: How long does a property have to be de-listed from the MLS before it can be re-listed as a new listing? Also, I've heard that most realtors consider the weekend after the super-bowl to be the…
How Can a Short Sale Help Me?
 A real estate short sale occurs when a property owner sells their property for less than the mortgage amount owed to their lender(s). On the surface, this may seem like only the borrower benefits from…
Realtors are rude
Am I the voice for my Sellers and Buyers.  As a Realtor, I feel that you owe a personal and ethical responsibility to people for follow-up.  Let people know what is going on.  One of many examples I…
Mr Seller: What kind of Lockbox does your agent use?
Lockboxes.  Those silly things that hang on your front porch railing or bang against the door - every time you open or close the front door.  Who cares what kind they are or how big they are - its just…
The One You've Been Waiting For in Easton, MA
First showings are at this weekend's double open housesSaturday 2/7 and Sunday 2/8 from 11am-2pm each day. Visit 9Western.com for additional details! Thank you. All My Best,Mike LefebvreThe Uncommon AgentHallmark…
For Sale By Owner / Is your home available 24/7 ?
I know...you want to save money in this market so you want to market your home for sale as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). Your thinking is that you will save the commission normally charged by an agent…
Want to Sell Your Home FAST? CERTIFY IT. Car Dealers Do!
In this market --- we all want to sell homes and sell homes fast! What would help buyers decide that a home is just right for them? What, if anything, would help a buyer who is sifting through a lot of…
Selling Your Goleta CA. Home in a Slower Market? - 10 Things You Should Consider
After the run up in Real Estate from 1998 to early 2007, Goleta sellers find themselves now in a position where they better make their home attractive to buyers if they want to sell.  Buyers have choices…
Selling a House For Less Than The Full Mortgage. Part 2
The next step is to determine the price to list the house.  Once again this will be less than the homeowner owes on the mortgage.  Knowing it is tough to find a buyer, for a short sale, the sale price…
Where is Your Home Listed on the Web
Is your home on the market? How is it showing on the web?I just found a great tool to find out where your listing is posted.Very easy to use....click here
What the Short sale Process is All About & Is it Right For You?
With an agents help you may be able to save your credit and sell your home before it forecloses, we will save you time, effort&money…making it easier for you to get on with the next chapter in…
Achieving Success Selling your Home in a Buyers' Market Free Seminar Feb 6th
This Friday as part of the First Friday events in Berwyn, PA supported by the Berwyn Devon Business and Professional Association Nick Vandekar together with Kathy Scipione from Long and Foster Real Estate…
January '09 Sales now available at www.feenick.com
Sales Results for the full month of January '09 have just been updated at www.feenick.comClick on What's Sold This Month for details.  Results are available for the following Somerset County communities:…
Top 10 Home Staging Tips
I read this great article from a Cleveland newspaper about the top 10 home staging tips and I found a few I really liked.    The first one that I think is really important when staging a home is to…
Appraisal Issues...
With bank owned and short sale property listings being the rule now, rather than the exception, those listings have quickly become the yardstick by which other non-bank owned and non-short sale properties…
Showing a house can be so funny!!
Whether you are showing a house to a client or looking at one yourself I am sure you have some humorous stories to share!  Here are a few of mine... Jared slips and falls not once, not twice, but THREE…
Cost Effective Tips to Sell a Home
 Here are some ideas shared in an article I read this morning.  What are you recommending to clients struggling to keep costs down to get their homes ready to sell? http://rismedia.com/2009-02-04/c…
Two Common Short Sale Questions Answered
I continually run into some confusion with consumer's about short sales.  There are two common questions that keep coming up.Can a bank come after you for a deficiency judgement in a short sale?.... read…
Believe in Yourself!
This goes out to all the Newer Agents…. As a member of Weichert’s Certified Mentor Program, the question I’m asked by new agents most often is how to combat the “experience or track record”…
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