According to the National Short Sale Center, short sales in 2008 hit an all time high in Arizona, California, Nevada and Florida.
Forty percent of U.S. homes were distressed property sales in 2008. In 2009, that percentage is expected to rise as more homeowners face financial hardships.
If you are facing a challenge like this, I can help you through the difficulties that can go along with it, as I have helped many of my previous clients by working closely with you and your lender.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
What is a CRS?
A CRS is a Certified Residential Specialist. This designation is the highest one a sales associate in residential sales can earn. It is awarded to Realtors who have met strict criteria both in experience and education. With their expertise, advanced education, training and experience in having completed a large number of transactions, a CRS will provide you with knowledgeable service to make sure your home sale or purchase is smooth and worry-free.
Less than 4 percent of all Realtors have earned the CRS designation. They earn almost 3 times the median income earned by the average Realtor.
What does it cost you to move up to this level of service? The price is no more than the average Realtor. And their expertise could save you money and time when you sell or buy a home. Look for a CRS designation when you are looking for a Realtor.
Less than 4 percent of all Realtors have earned the CRS designation. They earn almost 3 times the median income earned by the average Realtor.
What does it cost you to move up to this level of service? The price is no more than the average Realtor. And their expertise could save you money and time when you sell or buy a home. Look for a CRS designation when you are looking for a Realtor.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
SRES--Senior Real Estate Specialist
SRES—Senior Real Estate Specialist
The only designation designed specifically to serve clients aged 50+, an SRES can help seniors with lifestyle transitions like relocating, refinancing, or selling a home.
An SRES can counsel you in your decision to sell the family home, refinance, buy rental property, or manage the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate.
To move or not to move is a question many seniors face. Maybe it’s time to think about investing in a condo where you won’t have lawn to cut or snow to shovel—an SRES is just the person to show you available properties in your area.
If your parent or elderly relative is facing the difficult decision of selling the family home, an SRES has the special skills to work compassionately with them through the process while treating them with the greatest respect and care.
The only designation designed specifically to serve clients aged 50+, an SRES can help seniors with lifestyle transitions like relocating, refinancing, or selling a home.
An SRES can counsel you in your decision to sell the family home, refinance, buy rental property, or manage the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate.
To move or not to move is a question many seniors face. Maybe it’s time to think about investing in a condo where you won’t have lawn to cut or snow to shovel—an SRES is just the person to show you available properties in your area.
If your parent or elderly relative is facing the difficult decision of selling the family home, an SRES has the special skills to work compassionately with them through the process while treating them with the greatest respect and care.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
GRI Designation
What does GRI mean?
Graduate Realtor Institute.
A Realtor with the GRI designation has had training in contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction. Buying a home can be a complicated task (stressful, too!) with the new technology, ever-changing financing rules and regulations, and state laws regarding real estate transactions.
You need a Realtor with a high level of professionalism and cutting edge understanding and knowledge of the business. A GRI designee is just the agent to guide you through your transaction.
Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.
New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.
So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.
GRIs are:
• Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
• Professionally trained
• Knowledgeable
• Dedicated to bringing you quality service
A GRI can make a difference.
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
Don't you deserve the best?
Graduate Realtor Institute.
A Realtor with the GRI designation has had training in contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction. Buying a home can be a complicated task (stressful, too!) with the new technology, ever-changing financing rules and regulations, and state laws regarding real estate transactions.
You need a Realtor with a high level of professionalism and cutting edge understanding and knowledge of the business. A GRI designee is just the agent to guide you through your transaction.
Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.
New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.
So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.
GRIs are:
• Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
• Professionally trained
• Knowledgeable
• Dedicated to bringing you quality service
A GRI can make a difference.
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
Don't you deserve the best?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Do Open Houses Sell Homes?
At the beginning of every new year, we see more open houses and less football!
Is an open house productive? It can be. It is a good way to receive feedback about a property and meet new buyers. The buyer can also get a good feel for the neighborhood. The seller has one and only one chance to make a good first impression with an open house. The home needs to be clean, fresh smelling, and cosmetically pleasing. It should be bright and cheerful--with all the windows gleaming and the blinds/drapes open, and lights need to be on in all rooms, the garage, and the basement. The thermostat should be at a comfortable temperature.
On the other hand, now that properties are posted on the Internet with both interior and exterior photos, there could be less traffic at open houses than in the past. Buyers have the ability to become familiar with the home right from their computer.
Is an open house productive? It can be. It is a good way to receive feedback about a property and meet new buyers. The buyer can also get a good feel for the neighborhood. The seller has one and only one chance to make a good first impression with an open house. The home needs to be clean, fresh smelling, and cosmetically pleasing. It should be bright and cheerful--with all the windows gleaming and the blinds/drapes open, and lights need to be on in all rooms, the garage, and the basement. The thermostat should be at a comfortable temperature.
On the other hand, now that properties are posted on the Internet with both interior and exterior photos, there could be less traffic at open houses than in the past. Buyers have the ability to become familiar with the home right from their computer.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Christmas Season
It's that time of year where we get great pleasure out of our children's holiday plays and concerts. My daughter Whitney was an excellent Mary and maid at the inn in her school Christmas pageant, while my son Evan was a wonderful wise man and chef. Their violin concert was refreshing, and they have learned to play so well in just 2 years. It's just remarkable! We need to cherish these precious moments while we can or they will slip away and be lost forever.
From a business aspect, I'm also enjoying interest rates being below 5%. There has never been a better time to buy a home or investment property. Yes, even if you are selling a home, you will most certainly profit and be very happy you made the decision to buy and sell now--not later. Who knows when these interest rates will also slip away!
From a business aspect, I'm also enjoying interest rates being below 5%. There has never been a better time to buy a home or investment property. Yes, even if you are selling a home, you will most certainly profit and be very happy you made the decision to buy and sell now--not later. Who knows when these interest rates will also slip away!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
May you & your family enjoy your holiday meal & each others company.
We will partake of 2 meals. One at my brothers who graciously offered to host Thanksgiving this year & the other at my in-laws late in the day.
Then there is black Friday! Yes my sister & I usually get up, not real early, about 5-5:30 & head to a few stores for that "really good deal"! This year I do have a few closings that will fit nicely in between stores & help pay for those "really good gifts".
We will partake of 2 meals. One at my brothers who graciously offered to host Thanksgiving this year & the other at my in-laws late in the day.
Then there is black Friday! Yes my sister & I usually get up, not real early, about 5-5:30 & head to a few stores for that "really good deal"! This year I do have a few closings that will fit nicely in between stores & help pay for those "really good gifts".
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