Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wanna buy a home with the $8000 tax credit/incentive
Hey Oklahoma City, Edmond, Piedmont, Moore, Mustang, Yukon real estate buyers.....time is ticking. On Aug 1st there is a new procedure put into effect that will slow down the title companies and lender process. They have to have a HUD to a buyer within 3 days of closing (this is good news for buyers, right now it has sometimes been last minute). What does that mean though, if your in the market and waiting like most people think is a good tactic, dont!! It will get very busy in Oct/Nov and if your closing does not make the deadline, that incentive is NO good. Plan at the very least on 45 days for closing. So, that means that you should be out now looking at homes to find the one you love. I would be happy to help you with that. Not every Realtor is "in" this business full time and paying attention to market trends. Make sure you work with a Reputable Realtor one that does multiple transactions, we have done over 112 last year, those numbers beat ALOT of people. We have repair people that are ready for any problems we need to overcome. Dont go it alone. Call me to help!!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
REAL ESTATE -- Home staging is IMPORTANT!!
Home Staging Invites Buyers Into Your Home
Before gaining popularity and becoming the theme for several HGTV shows, many homeowners were skeptical about the impact home staging would make on prospective buyers. Barb Swarz is credited with inventing home staging in 1972 and starting the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, which now has over 9,000 members. Did you know a form of home staging has been around for thousands of years?
Roberto Gonzales blogs about his first experience selling a home that has been staged with Feng Shui:
“I recently had a listing that makes me realize how important the feeling of a home is. It was a very peaceful feeling, as I enter this home, this very pleasant, very open feeling. Even though the house was small, the atmosphere was terrific. I noticed a center fireplace in the family room, the colors throughout the house were all earthy, it was like everything was in perfect harmony with all the pieces on the walls as well as furniture. Nothing fancy, just simple. Then the owner ask edme if I ever heard about Feng Shui, so my answer was no, and she explained to me in great detail all she had done to the house. We had 5 showings, and everyone said they loved it. We got a contract in less than 30 days–did you think this could be possible? Well I do, so now my first advice to my sellers is to rearrange some things in the house. Less is more, and do not overdo with personal touches.”
Home staging has become a must for sellers who are looking for a speedy sale and increased value. Whether your technique is modern and savy or rooted in an ancient culture, creating an inviting atmosphere will help buyers visualize themselves in the home.
We can assist in staging your home when we list your property. Call Heidi today at 405-274-9210.
Before gaining popularity and becoming the theme for several HGTV shows, many homeowners were skeptical about the impact home staging would make on prospective buyers. Barb Swarz is credited with inventing home staging in 1972 and starting the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, which now has over 9,000 members. Did you know a form of home staging has been around for thousands of years?
Roberto Gonzales blogs about his first experience selling a home that has been staged with Feng Shui:
“I recently had a listing that makes me realize how important the feeling of a home is. It was a very peaceful feeling, as I enter this home, this very pleasant, very open feeling. Even though the house was small, the atmosphere was terrific. I noticed a center fireplace in the family room, the colors throughout the house were all earthy, it was like everything was in perfect harmony with all the pieces on the walls as well as furniture. Nothing fancy, just simple. Then the owner ask edme if I ever heard about Feng Shui, so my answer was no, and she explained to me in great detail all she had done to the house. We had 5 showings, and everyone said they loved it. We got a contract in less than 30 days–did you think this could be possible? Well I do, so now my first advice to my sellers is to rearrange some things in the house. Less is more, and do not overdo with personal touches.”
Home staging has become a must for sellers who are looking for a speedy sale and increased value. Whether your technique is modern and savy or rooted in an ancient culture, creating an inviting atmosphere will help buyers visualize themselves in the home.
We can assist in staging your home when we list your property. Call Heidi today at 405-274-9210.
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