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13 REASONS TO KEEP YOUR HOME LISTED FOR SALE DURING THE HOLIDAYS - SERIOUSLY!

Linda DeVlieg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:19 GMT

13 Reasons to List During the Holidays in November and December

1. There is less competition for buyers.
2. Winter prospects are more serious buyers.
3. Your home looks better during the holidays.
4. One of the highest percentages if "the listing sold" to
"listing
taken" occurs during this time of year.
5. Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit, for First-Time Home Buyers
and
Existing Home Buyers (specified criteria applies as defined by law).
6. You may receive more money for your home now because you have
less
competition.
7. Throughout the holiday season, you may restrict showings
during your
personal family events.
8. Buyers have more time to look at homes during the holidays,
especially during vacations.
9. January is traditionally the biggest transfer month and you
must be
on the market to capture that market.
10. By selling now you can have a delayed closing or extended
occupancy
until the beginning of the following year if you want it.
11. When you sell during the winter you have an opportunity to buy
during
the spring, when many homes are on the market.
12. You may have fewer actual showings, but more qualified and
motivated
prospects.
13. Corporate transfers, who need to buy a home now, can't wait
until
spring.

Why not 'go it alone'?

Linda DeVlieg — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Why not go it alone on your real estate transaction?

Here's one example. Yesterday I listed a handyman special, in a very popular neighborhood. We priced it so that it would get alot of attention.

Upon getting my listing agreement signed and putting the property details in the MLS, I also sent out a message blast to the busiest brokers in the Albuquerque real estate community. Within minutes I had numerous calls from my busy broker friends with requests for showing instructions, with the appointments being set. By the end of the day we had offers.

This morning I started getting calls from the public wanting to know about the property, having seen the sign go up and seeing it in the public side of the MLS on-line. When I asked if they had a broker helping them with their real estate needs they all answered "no we are doing this on our own." When I told them there were already offers on the property they were, of course, disappointed.

The lucky prospective home buyers who have a relationship with a good broker who is on top of the market has a much more promising chance of getting the property they are looking for, than if they 'go it alone'. Networking is a huge part of my business, and I rely on the great relationships that I have with real estate professionals in the area to sell my properties.

Don't let a 'slow' market fool you into thinking that you can find the perfect home on your own - the right one could get away without you knowing about it. Find a great real estate professional who networks with other full time brokers so that you can be first in line when that perfect property shows up.

Be the next happy homeowner!

More pending sales, but don't forget to keep track of the market!

Linda DeVlieg — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:59:47 GMT

Pending sales are up dramatically for the first two week of May - what does this mean for buyers/sellers?

For buyers it means it's time to buy now; that house you like today may be the one that someone saw yesterday and is writing an offer on tonight.

For sellers, be sure and don't forget this isn't the time to hold on to a price that hasn't worked. Look around at your neighbor's prices, and if you aren't the best buy for price and the best in condition, you aren't going to be next in line. Brush yourself off, clean the windows and get that price competitively priced.

Have your broker keep you updated with the new appraisal rules and guidelines which may have a huge impact on how you price your home. Even if you find a buyer for YOUR price, it may not pass the appraiser's scrutiny. If it doesn't, you don't have a second chance.

Call or email today for details on all of the aspects of the house buying/selling process.

My Marketing Plan

Linda DeVlieg — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:22 GMT

Some Realtors® make promises, I keep them.

Review my Marketing Plan