An improving real estate market and economy along with lower unemployment rates have lulled many homeowners thinking about selling their homes, into a false sense of security. The primary question is still: “Should I sell now at market prices, or demand a higher price, even if it takes more time to sell?” There is reason […]
2016 Buyer and Seller Considerations: Get an Appraisal
2016 Buyer and Seller Considerations: Get an Appraisal There are two market conditions that have recently come into play that should be given serious consideration. They are: Price volatility Client flexibility After years of dropping prices, markets have not only stabilized but, in many cases are rapidly increasing. In other cases, foreclosures and short-sale activity continues […]
Open House Checklist
Open House Checklist ___ Identify Best Home from Listings you have or another agent’s listing ___ Identify best time to have (Day, Hours, Friday, Cocktail Party) ___ News Paper Advertising ___ Email to top agents & Prospects (Educate them on your marketing […]
2015 Buyer & Seller Considerations- Using Your Cup O’ Joes
2015 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Using Your Cup O’ Joes Every Monday through Friday, we put careful thought into providing you with information that can be used for buyer discussions, seller discussions, prospecting, relationship management, and honing your sales skills. You’ve probably noticed that we always attach a PDF duplicating the information. It’s important for […]
2015 Seller Considerations- Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness
2015 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness It’s been said that Americans know the price of everything and the value of nothing. This belief could easily apply to most people’s sale of real estate. When you’re selling a home, it involves a huge financial investment. So, it stands to reason, you should be keenly aware […]
2015 Buyer and Seller Considerations- Wealth Management Close
2015 BUYER AND SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Wealth Management Close It’s interesting to see the difference in what a buyer and seller perceives as professionalism as compared to the same person’s expectations for other professions. For example, successful people put a great deal of trust and confidence in the recommendations of a financial advisor, accountant or lawyer. […]
2015 Seller Considerations- Using the 5% Appreciation Factor to Get Your Price
2015 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Using the 5% Appreciation Factor to Get to Your Price Many of the leading economists are predicting that prices in most parts of the country will stabilize this year. Use the chart below to determine how long it may be before you see the price you want to get for your home. Market […]
2015 Seller Considerations- Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered
2015 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered Here we go again. How come when everything was spiraling downward with the real estate industry, the belief was that the real estate market was never going to recover? Now, when things continue to improve, all of the risk suddenly disappears! Now, that the market has […]
2015 Seller Considerations- The Ben Franklin Close- If it Isn’t In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist
2015 SELLER CONSIDERATIONS The Ben Franklin Close- If It Isn’t In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist Agents can easily be lolled into believing that their buyers or sellers are committed to their flawed strategies and can’t be swayed. Nothing could be further from the truth. Think about it. How good can their strategy be when…? They […]
2015 Seller Considerations- I would Rather Save You Money, Than Be Your Friend
I Would Rather Save You Money, Than Be your Friend. Most agents have a great concern about putting too much pressure on their Sellers and Buyers. They rationalize that if they are too pushy, they will be perceived to be a salesman. In truth, by being too cautious, an agent can easily lose credibility with […]