How
2 Buy/Sell 2008
From the desk of Chris Hale… www.AshlandAgent.com
Hot Topics and Tips
you need to know about in today's marketplace…
The Pure and Simple Rule for 2008...
"Sellers that accept that fact they they may have to
sell for less are the successful turn-around Buyers
that can also buy for less"
Interest rates are again at 45 year lows! Don't let
life pass you by... make your move!
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How to Get Your Home Successfully Sold
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How to Buy the Right Home at the Right Price
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How to Successfully
Relocate
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How
to Choose a Home Loan and Lender
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The Time and Money Benefits of Choosing the Right Agent
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will
require a different, more competitive and realistic
listing strategy in today’s 2008 marketplace. Unlike
the very progressive real estate cycle that took place
in recent years, the law of Supply and Demand has somewhat
changed the tables around for Sellers not only in Ashland,
but across the country. The key to successfully selling
your home is by being an informed and educated Seller.
Here are some tips to insure a successful sale:
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Select a highly visible and proven real estate
firm and list your home with an experienced
agent who can provide you with a comprehensive
marketing plan including front page
Internet marketing and the
e-communication technology necessary to attract
buyers to your listing.
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Make sure your listing is a competitive forerunner
by realistically pricing your home.
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Location
was most likely a consideration made by you when
you originally bought your home. That same consideration
shall now be made by prospective buyers. Ask your
agent about location benefits.
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Because your home will be carefully evaluated by
prospective buyers, pay extra attention to home
detail… Curb appeal, overall condition,
and the first impression value of
your home inside and outside can be as equally important
as price and location.
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Know your immediate competition throughout the course
of marketing your home. Know why and how you need
to keep your home positioned
to sell at all times. Refer to your agent.
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Leading up to receiving an accepted sale agreement,
systematically review your level of activity,
showings, and feedback from buyer’s agents every
30 days or less. Make any necessary marketing adjustments
by referring to your Ashland Agent.
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Go to;
Current
Ashland Real Estate Activity & Prices Reports.
See full color listing information and evaluate
currently pending sales and recently sold
homes in Ashland. Get a free, no obligation
Current Market Analysis of your Ashland home.
As an experienced Agent, I know that providing my clients
with a diligently prepared market analysis coupled with
an aggressive marketing plan leads to a faster sale,
at a better sale price, and reduces my client’s risk
of lost time, money, and the many inconveniences of
“trial and error” and “testing the market”… Chris Hale
Chris@AshlandAgent.com
Custom Property Reports
starts by contacting and
selecting an agent who listens to and fully understands
his client’s needs. Then begins the process of
finding, evaluating, and selecting the
right property for the right reasons.
Negotiating the best price with careful
consideration of all terms and conditions surrounding
the sale of a property requires the multifaceted skills
and expertise level of a Buyer’s agent.
Here are some tips to successfully purchase the right
property at the right price:
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For the best experience and success in buying a
home, it is important that you choose an agent that
has a solid background and history of representing
and negotiating sale agreements for Buyers.
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Select an agent you can count on to know the community,
the real estate marketplace, and all neighborhoods
inside and out.
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Be sure to find an agent who has good communication
skills in place and makes the timely delivery of
quality information about available homes a top
priority.
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Engage the services of an agent who knows
the home product! There is a tremendous
benefit of having an agent that can help you initially
evaluate the construction quality of any home, as
well as deal with and negotiate the best outcome
of home inspections.
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When seeking a home loan, being pre-approved
with an experienced local lender gives you immediate
credibility as a Buyer, and can likely increase
your ability to negotiate the best sale price. One
of the most important considerations of a seller
is the “Buyer’s ability to fund and close the
sale”.
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To find out about houses and properties currently
available in the Ashland and surrounding communities,
go to:
Search Listings.
To receive a custom prepared list of currently available
homes per your specific search criteria, go to:
Custom Property Reports,
and receive the benefit of property updates and
new listing information sent automatically by e-mail.
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Go to;
Current
Ashland Real Estate Activity and Prices Reports.
See and evaluate the most recent buyer purchases
in the Ashland marketplace.
Simply put, an agent that can create professional
service efficiency is everything a buyer should
look for in the qualities of his or her agent.
Chris@AshlandAgent.com
Custom Property Reports |
Current Market Analysis
How to Successfully Relocate...
“Know where you are going to land before you jump”.
Here are some tips to help insure a smooth move:
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Contact a preferred agent in your own marketplace
to get a professionally prepared market price
analysis of your current home. This will
set the stage for your relocation and purchase strategy.
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Whether you or planning
to move from your present community or not, over
80% of people in the U.S. research where they want
to move, view image and information about homes
for sale, and determine the best real estate
agent to work with all via the internet.
- If
you are indeed exploring a new area and community,
pre-set an appointment date to meet with your chosen
real estate agent. Have your gent send you the most
current list of available homes, plus all
other information needed for your review and confirmation
before you leave home.
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If you are in need of a home loan,
talk to a local lender in the community you are
planning to move to. Local lenders are experts in
their own communities and are more likely to secure
you the best home loan and
interest rate. Ask your agent about recommended
lenders.
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There can also be a great benefit to having your listing
agent in contact with your buyer agent. Listing
and buyer agents working together via professional
courtesy can help
coordinate timely sale and purchase issues, and
close of escrow/sale dates. This is a good
way to deal with one of the #1 concerns of a
seller/buyer…the concern of selling your current home and having a new home
ready to move in to.
Chris@AshlandAgent.com
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Current Market Analysis
How to Choose a Home Loan and Lender
Take the time to carefully choose a loan type and lender and loan type that will
best service your needs.
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Seek
a highly professional and experience lender
that listens to and understands your needs and ownership
goals. Ask your agent about local recommended
lenders.
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As a first time home buyer, or as a homeowner or
investor that has had the experience of purchasing
homes in the past, never overlook the money
saving benefits of being up to date and
educated on the types of loan programs that are
currently available. Examples…
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Buyers who are looking to finance a new home with
the plans of owning their home for the long term,
or at least five or more years, may want to look into
the monthly mortgage payment stability of a fixed
conventional loan at today’s low
interest rates (recommended). If you
are looking to buy with a lesser down payment and
lower monthly payments, consult your lender and
carefully choose the best loan and
options that work for you.
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Investors may choose a 5 year or less (short-term),
lower monthly payment loan such as an adjustable rate loan. In most cases,
the real estate investor’s approach
is to capture the best return on his
investment with the least amount of
monthly mortgage expenditure. Consult your
lender about choosing the best investment
loan and options that support
your investment strategy.
Chris@AshlandAgent.com
Custom Property Reports |
Current Market Analysis
The
Time and Money Saving Benefits of Choosing the Right Agent…
can be worth it’s weight in gold! In the sense that
our homes are lifetime investments coupled with strong
personal ties, selling or buying a home ranks amongst
anyone’s most important emotional and financial
experiences. Accordingly, be sure to engage the
services of a real estate agent you can trust
and count on, and that has a strong
background of experience and professional
competence. The benefit of your agent’s
professional ability and know how can save you time
and money!!
I’m
ready to listen, and ready to help! How may I help you?
Chris@AshlandAgent.com
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Current Market Analysis
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