Why Boise Short Sales Are Difficult
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | 6 Comments »If you're like many folks, you think a short sale is a chance to snag a bargain. But, that often is not the case. Here's why: A short sale occurs when a seller of a home will not net enough at closing ...
Real Estate Is NOT My Hobby!
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 Posted in Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | 1 Comment »It's pretty obvious that we have too many Realtors® for the amount of business being done in our area. In the past twelve months, 6,032 transactions were closed in Ada County by roughly 3,800 Realtors®. That works out to 1.6 closed ...
Why I Don’t Have A Listing Presentation
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Seller Stuff | 3 Comments »Most listing agents think they need to dazzle sellers with a listing presentation. I guess the reasons might include: Ego gratification ~ it’s their big moment “on stage” where they can brag how they’re #1 (who really cares?), have the biggest team, ...
Boise Real Estate Price Points Are Important
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Posted in Seller Stuff | No Comments »How you price your home is critically important. Why? Because buyers and their agents search MLS in predictable ways. For example, if a buyer wants to spend $275,000 for a home, they will usually search MLS between $250,000 and $300,000. ...
I Have An Appraisal!
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Posted in Seller Stuff | No Comments »The next time a seller tells me they have an appraisal, I think I’m gonna barf. Who really cares about an appraisal in this market, anyway? Homes are selling for less than appraised value every day. An appraisal is simply ...
