Monthly Archives: November 2009

Why you want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors

Why you want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors

You want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors because we work as a community to sell each other’s listings. Your Realtor should market your property directly to prospective Buyers, but also to other Realtors whose Buyers may … Continue reading

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How NOT to Price Your Home

How NOT to Price Your Home

Could not have said this better than this New York Realtor. Lori Via J. Philip Real Estate LLC Briarcliff Manor, NY: How not to price your home: Take your mortgage balance. Add your credit cards. Throw in your cars. Add … Continue reading

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Curb Appeal Brings a Lasting Impression when Staging your Home for Sale!

Curb Appeal Brings a Lasting Impression when Staging your Home for Sale!

The second home featured in Peggy’s post was my listing that got close to a full price offer within a month, despite the fact that the half bath shared a room with the hot water heater, washer and dryer, AND … Continue reading

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Home Buyers, Now is the Perfect Time to Buy

Home Buyers, Now is the Perfect Time to Buy

My favorite Los Angeles Realtor, Jane, posted a great video on why now IS a perfect time to buy a home! Via Jane Peters Los Angeles Living, Los Angeles Homes (BRC Realty Group): If you plan to live in your … Continue reading

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Selling your home during the winter months – it IS a good time to sell!

Selling your home during the winter months – it IS a good time to sell!

Selling your home during the winter months – My Sellers are almost ready to put their home on the market (finishing up a few improvement projects), but they’re concerned about selling their home during the winter months. Now IS a … Continue reading

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FHA Requirements as of January 1, 2010

FHA Requirements as of January 1, 2010

Heads up from this Austin Realtor about upcoming FHA changes. The reduction of appraisal validity period from six to four months is a significant change. Lori Via Dorie Dillard: Canyon Creek & NW Austin Living (Coldwell Banker United):   Marie … Continue reading

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Can this Realtor selling her own home follow the same advice this Realtor gives home sellers?

Can this Realtor selling her own home follow the same advice this Realtor gives home sellers?

Can this Realtor selling her own home follow the same advice this Realtor gives home sellers? This Realtor is selling her dream home and wondering if I can follow the same advice this Realtor gives home sellers. Finally, the shoe … Continue reading

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No FHA or VA financing? SERIOUSLY?

No FHA or VA financing? SERIOUSLY?

No FHA or VA financing? Recently I’ve seen several property listings state in the Broker’s remarks (area that the public can’t see) that the Sellers will not accept offers with FHA or VA financing. Do these Sellers realize that they’re … Continue reading

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$8,000 / $6,500 Tax Credit Legislation Extended and Modified for Home Buyers

$8,000 / $6,500 Tax Credit Legislation Extended and Modified for Home Buyers

Via Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC):  $8,000 / $6,500 Tax Credit Legislation Extended and Modified for Home Buyers Until the new legislation was signed into law, first time homebuyers could apply for and receive a tax credit in the amount … Continue reading

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Home Buyers: Don’t fall in love with a house and ignore the old roof!

Home Buyers: Don’t fall in love with a house and ignore the old roof!

Home Buyers: Don’t fall in love with a house and ignore the old roof! I bought my first home before I became a real estate professional. I was in that home for less than two minutes before I knew it … Continue reading

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