Tuesday, March 29, 2011
You Really Think Buyers will use their Imaginations?
You Really Think Buyers will use their Imaginations? Read this and find out how some showings turn out.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tired of High Home Prices, Check out these Homes
Tired of High Home Prices, Check out these Homes!
Celebrities have all the fun! Check out these homes for sale!
Celebrity Real Estate
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 2011 Market Watch Newsletter
Many sellers think that “buying season” correlates to the summer months but
the truth is homes sales pick up in the spring and potential buyers, on
average, look for a couple of months before they sign a purchase agreement.
All of this means that buyers who will close on the purchase of their new
home this summer are looking for homes now. If your home is not on the
market buyers won’t find it. Currently, in Henderson County, there are 167
Active Residential Listings.
My company feels so certain of this time schedule that we are kicking off a
new billboard and radio campaign this month. We will advertise both
FCTuckerEmge.com as well as our mobile site, Tuckermobile.com. These are
absolutely the best local sites for buyers to find homes whether they are at
home, in the office, or in their cars. They are also some of the most
effective marketing tools for our sellers.
Remember, buyers are looking, improving weather makes looking for a home
more pleasant and I am ready to help you sell your home today. Give me a
call and let me show you how I can help you.
While we are talking about the online capabilites of my company, take a
moment to visit my website, [1]www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com. There you can
search for homes, save searches, and contact me via email, link up with me
on LinkedIn, Like me on Facebook, follow my Tweets, and visit my Blog. Also
find me on Foursquare, Yelp, and Zillow! Or, you can even use the good ol'
telephone and call me or text me! I'm available to help you in any way I
can.
the truth is homes sales pick up in the spring and potential buyers, on
average, look for a couple of months before they sign a purchase agreement.
All of this means that buyers who will close on the purchase of their new
home this summer are looking for homes now. If your home is not on the
market buyers won’t find it. Currently, in Henderson County, there are 167
Active Residential Listings.
My company feels so certain of this time schedule that we are kicking off a
new billboard and radio campaign this month. We will advertise both
FCTuckerEmge.com as well as our mobile site, Tuckermobile.com. These are
absolutely the best local sites for buyers to find homes whether they are at
home, in the office, or in their cars. They are also some of the most
effective marketing tools for our sellers.
Remember, buyers are looking, improving weather makes looking for a home
more pleasant and I am ready to help you sell your home today. Give me a
call and let me show you how I can help you.
While we are talking about the online capabilites of my company, take a
moment to visit my website, [1]www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com. There you can
search for homes, save searches, and contact me via email, link up with me
on LinkedIn, Like me on Facebook, follow my Tweets, and visit my Blog. Also
find me on Foursquare, Yelp, and Zillow! Or, you can even use the good ol'
telephone and call me or text me! I'm available to help you in any way I
can.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Future is Here
Whether we like it or not, change is inevitable. The real estate industry is not exempt from that. While the meat and potatoes of selling homes is still the same (make an offer, negotiate, agree, sign, and buy & sell), the way we do our jobs is continuing to change.
I recently signed up for Docusign, which is an online way to sign documents. The days of having to run all over town to sign documents are nearly over. If my client has a computer and an email address, they can sign on the computer! Now, there aren't too many of us in this area that do this, but it's a real advantage. My clients love it!
I try to stay on top of the new technology as much as possible. And, while I don't know everything, I do realize that times are changing. My clients use text messaging, email, and the internet for the most part. I still like to have the face-to-face contact and the personal phone calls, but we are increasingly moving away from information that requires long amounts of time to relay.
I believe that we'll see a shift in the types of agents still practicing their craft within a 5-year period. As it becomes more of an edge for an agent to use technology, those that aren't willing or able to change with the times will fade away. Those of us who are different and open to change will steam roll ahead of the competition by offering our clients what they want.
If you want an agent who sets herself apart from the rest and has resources available that make the home buying and selling process easier and more streamlined, call me today. I am here to help you and am almost always available. Visit my website at www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com to see all the ways I stay connected and to view homes in your desired area.
I recently signed up for Docusign, which is an online way to sign documents. The days of having to run all over town to sign documents are nearly over. If my client has a computer and an email address, they can sign on the computer! Now, there aren't too many of us in this area that do this, but it's a real advantage. My clients love it!
I try to stay on top of the new technology as much as possible. And, while I don't know everything, I do realize that times are changing. My clients use text messaging, email, and the internet for the most part. I still like to have the face-to-face contact and the personal phone calls, but we are increasingly moving away from information that requires long amounts of time to relay.
I believe that we'll see a shift in the types of agents still practicing their craft within a 5-year period. As it becomes more of an edge for an agent to use technology, those that aren't willing or able to change with the times will fade away. Those of us who are different and open to change will steam roll ahead of the competition by offering our clients what they want.
If you want an agent who sets herself apart from the rest and has resources available that make the home buying and selling process easier and more streamlined, call me today. I am here to help you and am almost always available. Visit my website at www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com to see all the ways I stay connected and to view homes in your desired area.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Get Your 2010 Energy Tax Credits: Filing Tips for Form 5695
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Get Your 2010 Energy Tax Credits: Filing Tips for Form 5695
Sidestep snares in the complex IRS Form 5695 to get all the 2010 energy tax credits you’ve got coming. Read
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
February 2011 Market Watch Newsletter
This month I would like to discuss home inspections. These are an important part of virtually every real estate transaction. Unfortunately many buyers and sellers do not consider inspections before purchasing or selling a home. I always recommend home inspections for buyers. This is an opportunity for the buyer to hire a 3rd party professional to evaluate both structural and mechanical systems in a home before the transaction closes. When significant, unknown problems are discovered this gives the buyer an opportunity to ask the seller to make an allowance or repair defects in the home prior to closing. The inspection is not intended to sour a transaction because of minor, inexpensive defects. Too often I see buyers asking for a laundry list of minor repairs especially when considering an older home. Keep in mind that inspectors will, and should, point out items for the buyer’s benefit that are not necessarily major defects but simply minor repair or maintenance items.
I try to remind sellers that most buyers will ask for an inspection. In many cases the inspection will uncover some legitimate defect(s). In these cases, it is often in the seller’s best interest to make the repair because any known defects must legally be disclosed by both the seller and the Realtor. The next buyer will likely ask for the same repair.
As I hinted last month we have just relaunched FCTuckerEmge.com as well as an upgraded TuckerMobile.com for your web-enabled phone. The new sites are designed to make the customer experience as quick, easy and efficient as possible. TuckerMobile is the only local GPS enabled site and also allows the customer to search easily. Please try both. I know you will be happy with the experience.
If you would like to receive this newsletter every month to get useful information, send me an email request at nicolefleming@fcte.com. If you're in the market to buy or sell, take a look at my website at www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com, then call me to help!
I try to remind sellers that most buyers will ask for an inspection. In many cases the inspection will uncover some legitimate defect(s). In these cases, it is often in the seller’s best interest to make the repair because any known defects must legally be disclosed by both the seller and the Realtor. The next buyer will likely ask for the same repair.
As I hinted last month we have just relaunched FCTuckerEmge.com as well as an upgraded TuckerMobile.com for your web-enabled phone. The new sites are designed to make the customer experience as quick, easy and efficient as possible. TuckerMobile is the only local GPS enabled site and also allows the customer to search easily. Please try both. I know you will be happy with the experience.
If you would like to receive this newsletter every month to get useful information, send me an email request at nicolefleming@fcte.com. If you're in the market to buy or sell, take a look at my website at www.BuyHendersonKYHomes.com, then call me to help!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Do you prefer an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room?
Do you prefer an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room?
Just taking a poll! Do you prefer an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room? How many people prefer to have an eat-in kitchen that you can fit a table in AND a formal dining room in their home? And what price home do you think should have both?
This is an interesting question. There was a time when newer built homes were being built with both. I personally have a formal dining room that I took my table out of and put a couch and bar and television in for entertaining. It seemed we were doing more finger food gatherings than sit-down formal dinners. No need for a big table. But, we also have a large kitchen that fits a six-seater table. So, we have room not to have a formal dining room table.
But, what do most people prefer? Please give feedback for your market and tell me where your market is.
Just taking a poll! Do you prefer an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room? How many people prefer to have an eat-in kitchen that you can fit a table in AND a formal dining room in their home? And what price home do you think should have both?
This is an interesting question. There was a time when newer built homes were being built with both. I personally have a formal dining room that I took my table out of and put a couch and bar and television in for entertaining. It seemed we were doing more finger food gatherings than sit-down formal dinners. No need for a big table. But, we also have a large kitchen that fits a six-seater table. So, we have room not to have a formal dining room table.
But, what do most people prefer? Please give feedback for your market and tell me where your market is.
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