How 2 Buy/Sell 2011

How 2 Buy/Sell 2012

Five Star Advice ... From the desk of Chris Hale
Hot Topics and Tips you need to know about in today's marketplace.

The time and money saving benefits of choosing the right real estate agent can be worth its weight in gold...

As we all know, the real estate market conditions have changed dramatically across the entire country in recent years, and every real estate marketplace in the country has been affected differently. However, nothing has changed in the sense that our homes are our most basic and essential necessity. And selling or buying a home always ranks amongst anyone's most important emotional and financial experiences.

So weather you are a Seller or Buyer, 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 ability and know-how can make all the difference....and can save you precious time and money as well !!

The Pure and Simple Rule for 2012
It is a buyer's market, and successful sellers are turn-around buyers that can now buy for less, get more home for less, and can finance their new homes borrowing less money, and owing less money monthly!" Interest rates are currently at 40+ year lows!! Don't let life pass you by... make your move!

How to Get Your Home Successfully Sold
How to Buy the Right Home at the Right Price
How to Successfully Relocate
How to Choose a Home Loan and Lender
The Time and Money Benefits of Choosing the Right Agent

How to Get Your Home Successfully Sold

Will require a different, more competitive and realistic listing strategy in today's 2012 marketplace. Unlike the very progressive real estate cycle that took place in past years, the law of Supply and Demand has somewhat changed the tables around in the favor of buyers. 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:

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 first page Internet marketing and the e-communication technology necessary to attract buyers to your listing.
Make sure your listing is a competitive forerunner by realistically pricing your home.
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.
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.
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.
See this site's current Ashland, Oregon real estate Activity & Prices Report. See full color images and listing information to compare and evaluate your sale with each month's new listings, currently pending sales, and recently sold homes in Ashland, Oregon.

Thinking of selling? Do you want to find out what your Ashland home is worth today? Get a free, no obligation Current Market Analysis of your 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 will reduce 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 or (541) 301-7615
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How to Buy the Right Home at the Right Price

This 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 of a Buyer's agent. Here are some tips to successfully purchase the right property at the right price:

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.
Select an agent you can count on to know the community, the real estate marketplace, and all neighborhoods inside and out.
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.
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.
When seeking a home loan, being pre-approved in writing 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".
To instantly find out about houses and properties currently available in the Ashland and surrounding communities, go to: Search Listings. To have Chris prepare a tailored 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 to you automatically by e-mail.

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 or (541) 301-7615
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:

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.
Whether you or planning to move from your present community or not, over 90% 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 agent send you the most current list of available homes, plus all other information needed for your review and confirmation before you leave home.
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. Email Chris about recommended lenders for Ashland , Oregon and our nearby communities.
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 or (541) 301-7615
Custom Property Reports | Current Market Analysis

How to Choose a Home Loan and Lender

Take the time to carefully choose a loan type and lender that will best service your needs.

Seek a highly professional and experience lender that listens to and understands your needs and ownership goals. Ask your agent about local recommended lenders.
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.
Example: 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.
Investors may choose a 5 to 7 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 or (541) 301-7615
Custom Property Reports | Current Market Analysis

The Time and Money-Saving Benefits of Choosing the Right Agent

This can be worth its weight in gold! In the sense that our homes are such personal investments, selling or buying a home ranks amongst anyone's most important emotional and financial experiences. 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 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 or (541) 301-7615
Custom Property Reports | Current Market Analysis

I sincerely hope that the HOW 2 SELL/BUY 2011 information page as written by me, Chris Hale, (your Ashland Oregon real estate agent), proves to be helpful. Ashland, Oregon is waiting for you! Investing in real estate in Ashland, Oregon is an investment in a good life!