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	Why Me? A Question you SHOULD ask EVERY Realtor Hold on..! Yes, I'm going to put this in terms "I" can understand...lol. Selling your home is a HUGE project, and if you settle for someone who's simply AVERAGE, you're going to loose money. One simple fact; BUYERS need to SEE the value in your home. Like you, I've looked around online. I too weed through homes with bad photos, or boring descriptions. I don't have time to mess with every home that pops up. If you and I conduct ourselves this way, so does everyone else..! OK, lets say you find a home that looks GREAT by the photos. You've found 10 that might look promising. But one has a VIDEO, walking you inside, outside, through the kitchen. Showing you WAY more information that the other 9 homes put together. Are you going to check out that home first? Of course, or at least compare it to everything else. It's catapulted to the TOP OF YOUR LIST. Every home is going to be compared to the home with the VIDEO. I walk buyers through your home; pointing out WHY they should purchase. I also HOST. Not a boring video SLIDE SHOW, or a bouncing shot of the Realtor holding the camera. I actually HOST the video, pointing out EVERYTHING that buyers should know. No, NEEDS to know about your property. I also create a Facebook page. This allows us to showcase your home in a way that MOST are accustomed too. It also allows us to post VIDEO, updated images, and photos of interesting features in the area (parks, schools, shopping). To further the benefit, we'll post notes on the "WALL". While you might personally LOVE or HATE Facebook, it's a MUST when selling your home. I also ask that my clients post personal messages on the WALL. Buyers LOVE reading these messages, knowing they come direct from the Seller. There's more, so PLEASE give me a call (480) 818-2798, or shoot me an email todd@mittnessrealty.com
	A March 2012 Breakdown of the Gilbert Market There's been a TON of records broken in the housing market. The latest is the record low inventory levels. Buyers are starting to figure out that there are deals to be found, but once looking, the homes are selling lightening fast. Just the other day I was chatting with a fellow Agent at the office, who was excited that she had over 4 clients looking for homes... While not earth shacking, this is amount of buyers, looking at the same time, hasn't been seen in a few years. I was proud to announce that I too had multiple clients actively looking for homes. The sad part? I was having a hard time finding them homes to look at, and once we did get a chance, most already had multiple offers. It's frustrating for both my clients and myself to look for days (weeks) waiting for that perfect home to hit the market, only to have multiple offers presented before we even had a chance to take a look. The moral of the story? There are always two sides to a coin. Where my buying clients are having a challenging time, the Sellers are breathing a HUGE sie of relief. Just a few months ago, many were wondering if theirs home would ever sell. The market can turn, just that fast. If you debating on listing your property, PLEASE give me a call (480) 818-2798. I would be more than happy to sit down with you and run the numbers. It's my job, and I enjoy what I do.
___________________________________	Renting Something You're Thinking About? USE A REALTOR! This video answers a question I fielded last week from Jim, who's now looking to rent a house, rather than purchase. His main motivation is the unsettled economy. He's stared that if he takes the leap, and purchases a home, the market might have a second hick-up. he doesn't want to take the risk, so renting sounds pretty good. As I explain in the video, Realtor' can save you a TON of headaches when it comes to rental agreements. Nothing comes out of your pocket, typically the rent can be lowered, and added bonus add ons are not far fetched (such as a pool cleaning company).
VIDEO #1 VIDEO #2 __________________________________	Need Some Pointers On Prepping Your Home For Sale? First, getting rid of all the "Extra" stuff can become a HUGE task. It seems you never realize how much stuff you have, until you start gathering it all up. Before you know it, you feel like you're on an episode of Hoarders...lol. Just keep in mind, if you're home is perfect, there's one less bit of information clouding the waters. Think of it this way... When you're out looking, which homes feel most welcoming? Hint, it's not the one with the cluttered kitchen, or the front yard that looks like a nature preserve... Beat back the bushes, keep the lawn looking healthy, and keep the inside as organized as you can. It'll help more than you think, and you'll sell your home faster.
__________________________________	Informational Video - Is it a good time to sell? An article came out this morning in the local paper outlining how the experts believe the worst of the housing crisis is over. From what I can see looking at the MLS (Multiple-Listing-Service) I would have to agree. Inventory is down, but there are still plenty of homes for sale. If you're interested, HERE'S a link to the article.
INSIDE OUTSIDE _________________________________	Starter Home, or Investment Property Think that you'll never be able to purchase your own home? Maybe you think all the "good" homes are long gone? Swallowed up by those that were faster on the draw... There are still great buys out there, you just need to get some skin in the game. Here's a home I found for under $130,000, that is a fantastic first home, or investment property. This is just ONE example of what you can find if you look hard enough, and start the process rolling.
_________________________________	Short Sales Short Sales are tempting, but make sure you go into them understanding the basics. First, Short Sales do take a bit longer to close. A typical purchase can happen as fast as 20 days. On average, Short Sales take about 4 months. The paperwork is a bit more complex, and you're dealing with a bank. Banks can be a bit overwhelmed, further slowing the process. Second, Short Sales are NEVER a sure thing. Banks want the property to STAY GONE, so they'll be a bit more picky on the financing. Not a worry if you're credit report is sneaky clean, and you have a stable job.
_________________________________	What do you get in Gilbert, AZ for $400k..? Simple, a TON..! $400k homes today were selling for almost twice that 4 years ago. Sickening if you purchased 4 years ago, great if you're shopping the market today. As you'll see in this video, you get a TON of home, a HUGE assortment of upgrades, and a home you can comfortably grow into.
_____________________________________	REO - Bank Owned for $335k Like Short Sales, REO (Bank Owned) properties are enticing. These are homes where the bank has actually taken the home back from the owner, and is attempting to sell the home to regain a bit of their loss... They can be priced VERY well, but you will need to be careful. Banks typically sell these properties As-Is, so an inspection is a MUST. Remember, Banks are not in the home selling business, so expect the unexpected.
___________________________________	$115k buys you more than you think This home was built in 1974, so it has that "classic" feel when you walk in. The home has been renovated, and is a great example of what you can find in the lower price ranges. There's a pool in the backyard, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Older neighborhoods like this are SUPER hot right now. It doesn't take a huge down payment to afford a home in this price range, which makes them very appealing to both first home buyers, and investors.
____________________________________	Bank Owned (REO) for $70K? While this house is long gone, it gives you an understanding of the deals that pop-up if you're actively looking.