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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Get Top Dollar Factor #1: Pricing (Home Sellers Tip Series)

Did you know? The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less financial return the seller will net.

There are 5 main factors to achieving your goal of getting top dollar for your property.

FACTOR 1: PRICING

It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value right when you list it. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. I have found your first offer is usually your best offer.

An overpriced home:

Minimizes offers
Lowers showings
Lowers agent response
Limits financing
Limits qualified buyers

When you think about it, 80% of the marketing is done when we decide on what price to list your home.

For people unwilling to list a property at current market value, I usually recommend holding off on putting the property on the market for awhile.

Pricing is just the first of five factors in getting top dollar. In a few days, I will write you about the next factor: A Clean Home!

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Labels: home sellers tips, how to sell your home for top dollar

Monday, May 20, 2013

10 Mistakes People Make with Morale (plus 1 bonus)

Lightning fast post meant to make you think...

10 Mistakes People Make with Morale (plus 1 bonus):

(morale: "emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc." ~dictionary.com)

1. Forget there is an ebb and flow to it (can't always be "up"; won't always be "down").
2. Deny the truth which contributes to lowering morale.
3. Neglect regular communication which which helps lift spirits.
4. Avoid dealing with problems which only heightens frustrations.
5. Treat associates with disrespect, yet expect respect in return.
6. Offer no (or very few) affirmations for jobs well done.
7. Forget (overlook?) birthdays and other special days of associates.
8. Constantly speak negatively which affects everyone around them.
9. Expect others to pick up the slack for irresponsible associates.
10. Cancel holiday parties and other events that allow for fun/bonding.

BONUS Favor (give the benefit of the doubt to) certain associates over other associates (for whatever reason).

by Mike C (aka blog boy)

Friday, May 17, 2013

13 Ways People Deal with Bad News (slideshow)

13 Ways People Deal with Bad News from Blog Boy

Labels: how to deal with bad news slideshow, how to handle adversity

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls (timelapse video)

(To view video on its original page, click here.)

Labels: pine mountain lake california homes for sale, yosemite falls video

Monday, May 13, 2013

10 Mistakes People Make with Realtors® (plus 1 bonus):

Lightning fast post meant to make you think...

10 Mistakes People Make with Realtors® (plus 1 bonus):

1. Think they are superhuman.
2. Overlook that 99.99% of them have people's best interests in mind (don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch).
3. Wonder why they aren't available 24 / 7 / 365 (they are, but they do have personal lives and families).
4. Think they can read minds (make sure to communicate all thoughts and concerns).
5. Choose only based on age or "experience" (can be an indicator of integrity and expertise, but not always).
6. Believe everything they hear somebody say about one in particular without doing their own research.
7. Take the first one they come across (why not "interview" a few to find the best?).
8. Blame them for the failure of a deal (only sometimes it's their fault).
9. Call another realtor® for information when they are already working with one.
10. Forget to thank them after a successful home sale or purchase.

BONUS Expect that they should drive around to see house after house after house (with lookie loos) without considering the cost of gas (it's VERY HIGH in California).