Sellers

Beware Craigslist Scam

Friday, July 2, 2010

A Realtor® is Your Best Defense

Listing information, including photos, is gathered from an agent’s or brokerage firm’s Web site and a fake Craigslist ad is created advertising the property for rent – typically at a bargain rental. The ad is accompanied by contact information, which includes an email address and a phone number, which may be the agent’s or the owner’s phone number. Email inquiries receive replies with an elaborate story concerning the “owner’s” necessity of renting very quickly. Of course, the scammer then makes off with the deposit for the “rental.”

Precautions for Sellers
  • Check Craigslist and other similar Web sites immediately if you receive inquiries concerning your property for rent when it’s really listed for sale.
  • Refer all inquiries concerning your property – whether for lease or sale – to your Realtor®.

Precautions for Buyers
  • Check public records for landlord’s name and verify info against landlord’s picture ID.
  • Do not buy or rent property by Mail Order or online only. Enlist the services of an experienced Realtor®.

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The Secret of Sure-Fire Sweat Equity

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Add value buying, owning, and selling

A house is an investment in real estate and it should be treated that way. Do a lot of research and look at a lot of houses before buying one. Perform repairs and routine maintenance while owning it. Finally, when preparing to sell it, get the house into a state of museum-quality readiness. These are all things that you can and should do for yourself and it’s called “sweat equity.” The secret of sure-fire sweat equity is knowing what to do and when to do it. And when to STOP!

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How To Sell Your Home in the Winter

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

In many parts of the country, selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge. Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the market longer than expected.

However, there are a few things you can do to enhance “curb appeal.” And when that happens, buyers will take notice.

For example, if your home has been on the market for more than six months, its probably time to change the sales approach. There are several factors that could be reviewed with your real estate agent to determine improvements that can be made. Ask for a reassessment of the sales price; it may be too high for the current market. Also, ask the agent for a new or updated marketing plan and ask for a specific explanation of each activity. Marketing your home goes beyond a few ads in the newspaper and a listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS); a good agent will do more to get your home sold.

If your current agent doesn’t respond to your satisfaction, you should contact the real estate broker (the owner of the office) and ask for a different sales agent

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