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April 22, 2015 by changescapeweb Leave a Comment

Top 5 Real Estate Sales Tips and Guidelines to Follow

There are a lot of things happening on the real estate markets around the world, but things may not be all that bad for everyone involved. It has a good set of challenges involved, but with the right time and research being done, you will find a buyer for your property without too much trouble. The tips ahead will give you more information on that matter and how you can make your sale a reality:

Real Estate Sales Guidelines2

 

 

 

 

 

1. The first and foremost thing you need to do is to ensure you have a proper maintenance done to your property before you put it on the market. There is no point in trying to sell something that doesn’t have a good look and happens to be in disrepair. A potential buyer will want to see all aspects of a home and if they see something that doesn’t work all that well, they will not feel interested in what the property has to offer. You need to ensure you manage even the smallest of issues, as they will become a big problem. Broken doorknobs, faulty duct-work and pipework, as well as any other types of damage will need to be dealt with promptly or else you will have little chance of a sale on any market.

2. You can focus on getting some staging done for the exterior of your home. A nice, fresh coat of paint, making your landscape shine and even some nice furniture to add to the overall appeal. The more comfort you have out there, the more welcoming the home will look overall and potentially more interesting to buyers.Real Estate Sales Guidelines

3. You need to make sure your future buyers have unrestricted access to your property so they can see it in all its glory. There are many ways you can do this, but you should ensure you have done this ahead of time to allow your real estate agent to look at things and let them point out the good parts of your home while downplaying its weaknesses. Giving the agents a key and access is extremely important, so make sure you also have a good time they can do viewings, since this will make your potential sale more likely to happen.

4. Stick to keeping your prices as reasonable as you can. There are many buyers today that happen to be aware of the ways they can find more about prices in the area, so you will need to keep that in mind and that they will know if your price is abnormal and bloated. You can ensure a faster sale if you set your price at about a 10% or so lower than the rest of the homes in your area. This should still give you what you need, but you will not have to wait for a long time to make your sale as a result.

5. Another step worth taking is to de-clutter the entirety of your property, keeping it clear and allowing it to shine with more space than it had before you do that. If needed hire a professional house clearance company to help you out. You would do well to remove any personal items from the property as well, as this will allow people to project their own vision of what the home must look like instead.

For more helpful property maintenance tips read at this site

P.S. Real estate is booming this Spring! Homes are selling fast and for the highest prices in years. It is never too early to get your home ready for the market or for buyers to call me to discuss the Spring market. Don’t miss out on your dream home & interest rates below 4%. Call me for details today!

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Home Sales, Home Selling, Personal Touch

March 10, 2015 by changescapeweb Leave a Comment

Pending Home Sales Rise in January to Highest Level in 18 Months

pending_home_sales_riseWASHINGTON (February 27, 2015) — Improved buyer demand at the beginning of 2015 pushed pending home sales in January to their highest level since August 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions except for the Midwest saw gains in activity in January.

The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, climbed 1.7 percent to 104.2 in January from an upwardly revised 102.5 in December and is now 8.4 percent above January 2014 (96.1). This marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gains with each month accelerating the previous month’s gain.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says for the most part buyers in January were able to overcome tight supply to sign contracts at a pace that highlights the underlying demand that exists in today’s market. “Contract activity is convincingly up compared to a year ago despite comparable inventory levels,” he said. “The difference this year is the positive factors supporting stronger sales, such as slightly improving credit conditions, more jobs and slower price growth.”

Yun also points to more favorable conditions for traditional buyers entering the market. All-cash sales and sales to investors are both down from a year ago1, creating less competition and some relief for buyers who still face the challenge of limited homes available for sale.

“All indications point to modest sales gains as we head into the spring buying season,” says Yun. “However, the pace will greatly depend on how much upward pressure the impact of low inventory will have on home prices. Appreciation anywhere near double-digits isn’t healthy or sustainable in the current economic environment.”

The PHSI in the Northeast inched 0.1 percent to 84.9 in January, and is now 6.9 percent above a year ago. In the Midwest the index decreased 0.7 percent to 99.3 in January, but is 4.2 percent above January 2014.

Pending home sales experienced the largest increase in the South, up 3.2 percent to an index of 121.9 in January (highest since April 2010) and are 9.7 percent above last January. The index in the West rose 2.2 percent in January to 96.4 and is 11.4 percent above a year ago.

Total existing-homes sales in 2015 are forecast to be around 5.26 million, an increase of 6.4 percent from 2014. The national median existing-home price for all of this year is expected to increase near 5 percent. In 2014, existing-home sales declined 2.9 percent and prices rose 5.7 percent.

For more info: https://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2015/02/pending-home-sales-rise-in-january-to-highest-level-in-18-months

 

Real estate is already booming for the New Year!  Last year was the busiest real estate market that we have had in years.  It is never too early to get your home ready for the market or for buyers to call me to discuss the Spring market.  Don’t miss out on lower home prices & interest rates below 4%.  Call me for details today! 314-691-1320

 

 

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Home Sales, Housing Market

October 7, 2014 by changescapeweb Leave a Comment

Looking for a Quick & Easy Way to Grow your Business?

One key component of being successful is to stay connected and build a relationship with your customers and clients.  As a business grows, most businesses owners realize after the fact, that they don’t have the same amount of time to stay in touch and build customer loyalty as they once did.

What is the solution then?  Find a system that will help you stay in touch.

The SendOutCards system is a valuable tool that will help grow your business. Never underestimate the power of sending a personalized greeting card and/or gift. Sending cards is a simple and easy way to help build better relationships with your customers who will become life long, faithful customers. And those types of customers provide referrals without ever asking.  In other words, free word of mouth advertising. (The best kind!)

If you are a business owner, please take a moment to check out just a few of the ways you can use SendOutCards in your business to help you get and keep more customers.

  1. Send Birthday Cards to all your customers. You will stand out because you will be the only “business” to remember their birthday.
  2. Upon meeting a new customer, send a nice to meet you card. If you can get a picture with them, add that to the card! They won’t throw away a card with THEIR picture in it.
  3. Send a Thanksgiving holiday card. Your card will get there before others send the typical holiday card, thus making you stand out.
  4. Upon closing new business, send a gift or gift card with your thank you.  Think about the impact of a real estate agent or mortgage broker including a $50 Home Depot or Target gift card with their thank you, to help the new owner make their home nicer.
  5. Use a SOC card to ask for referrals. Ask them “Who else do you know that would love the XYZ service I have provided you?”
  6. Thank people for giving you referrals!
  7. Be mindful of your customers’ life events (i.e., sickness, births, anniversary, death, marriage, graduation, moves, loss of pet, etc.)   Send an appropriate card.
  8. Send a thinking of you card for no reason other than to say “Thinking of you and hope you have a great day!”
  9. Send a reminder postcard for appointments, meetings, and new announcements (like an open house, new services or products, etc.)
  10. Send a heartfelt card of gratitude every day (preferably in first thing in the day). It will make YOU feel better and put you in a better mood knowing you touched someone’s life. You will then start your day off right.
  11. Use photos to personalize your cards. As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words” and for a business person, “A picture could be worth a thousand extra dollars (or more).”
  12. Use SendOutCards to build and strengthen your personal relationships.  Never forget a birthday again by utilizing SOC’s easy-to-use contact manager, complete with birthday and anniversary reminders!

Think about it this way.  Do you remember the last greeting card you received?  Of course you do.  Did you open the envelope and read the card?  Did you even save the card for awhile?  Display it?  Now think about the last email you received from someplace you have previously done business with?  Are your answers the same?  I’d bet not.

I believe appreciation marketing is the best way to grow your business.  If you like, you can click on the link below to Send a Free Card. SendOutCards is an easy to use system.   Or feel free to contact me and I’m happy to give you a guided tour.

To your success!

Lory Fabian

Lory Fabian is a Marketing Distributor for SendOutCards – https://loryfabianmarketing.com/about/

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September 3, 2014 by changescapeweb Leave a Comment

2023 Mantilla Dr


For more details:
https://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=3430753

2023 Mantilla Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
$94,900, 3 bed, 2.0 bath, 1,510 SF, MLS# 14048623

Fantastic ranch home w/all the upgrades & huge, fenced level lot w/mature trees. Remodeled kitchen w/ Granite countertops, 42″ Maple cabinets, custom tile backsplash, newer appls, gas stove, refrigerator stays, ceramic tile flooring, nice pantry. Refinished hardwood floors in living room, hall, & all 3 bedrooms. Spacious master has full size closet. Both bathrooms have been remodeled w/ceramic tile flooring, newer vanities & lights, main bath has custom tile shower surround. Wonderful finished lower level w/huge family room & separate den room w/glass block windows, den would make great office/workout/playroom. Large storage area w/washer/dryer staying. Lots of parking pads for at least 6 cars, massive patio for summer bbq’s, nice shed & swingset in backyard. Newer double-hung windows, white 6 panel doors, new roof 2012, newer HVAC system. Hurry in!

Presented By:
Sandra Meranda, Coldwell Banker Gundaker
314-691-1320
https://illgetyoumoving.com

View My Inventory:
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Filed Under: New Listings Tagged With: 2023 Mantilla Dr, 63031, Coldwell Banker Gundaker, Florissant MO 63031, home for sale, homes for sale in Florissant, real estate, Sandra Meranda, Video Tour, Virtual Tour, VisualTour

August 26, 2014 by changescapeweb Leave a Comment

5901 Canterfield Ct


For more details:
https://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=3425208

5901 Canterfield Ct
Weldon Spring, MO 63304
$335,000, 4 bed, 3.0 bath, 2,203 SF, MLS# 14048070

Fantastic great room ranch in prime location on nearly 1/2 acre! Beautiful curb appeal & professional landscaping all around, o/s 3 car garage, huge aggregate patio, mature trees. Gourmet kitchen w/ Granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, big walk-in pantry, planning desk, hardwood floors, breakfast room w/bay. Vaulted great room w/skylights, marble gas fireplace. Formal dining room, gleaming hardwood in kitchen, brft, foyer & large den room. Lovely vaulted master suite w/big walk-in, remodeled luxury bath w/ Granite & custom glass tile accents. Jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Hall bath has Granite & glass tile accents also. Fabulous finished walk-out lower level is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, hobby/workout room, 4th bedroom & adjacent full bath, could be mother-in-law quarters. Super kitchenette/wet bar in recreation room, plus huge family room, o/s walkout door, great shelves in storage area. Newer roof, vinyl siding, hi-effic HVAC & 60 gallon HWH. Hurry in!

Presented By:
Sandra Meranda, Coldwell Banker Gundaker
314-691-1320
https://illgetyoumoving.com

View My Inventory:
https://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?u=87429

Filed Under: New Listings Tagged With: 5901 Canterfield Ct, 63304, Coldwell Banker Gundaker, home for sale, homes for sale in Weldon Sprin, real estate, Sandra Meranda, Video Tour, Virtual Tour, VisualTour, Weldon Spring MO 63304

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