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So you want to buy a foreclosure? |
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Written by Lane Bailey
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 22:38 |
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I was with a buyer last week that wanted to look at a certain foreclosure home that they had seen listed. The price seemed a little high, but they thought there might be room for the bank to wiggle... It had been on the market for about 8 months.
When we walked in the door, the odor of decay was overwhelming. Literally. We couldn't walk into the house for more than a moment.
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Prepping for the marketing takes how long? |
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Written by Lane Bailey
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 22:34 |
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I am slow to bring a property to market. And I am proud of that. In fact, I think that more agents should be slow to bring a property to market. There are a few things that NEED to be done, and should really be done before the property is listed in the MLS or anywhere else...
- Photos of the house and property
- Virtual tour
- Website
- Flyers or brochures
- Video tour
- Staging
We all know that the absolute most important time to have everything right and in place for a listing is |
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Is All Real Estate Local? |
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Written by Lane Bailey
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Monday, 18 August 2008 15:05 |
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The NAR has been rallying around a new battle cry since the real estate market went from rampage to challenge. Most everyone has heard it by now... All Real Estate is Local... Well, it is, right? Isn't it? Well, yes and no. I used to be firmly in the "real estate is local" school... in fact, before the NAR thought it was cool. But, as the NAR has shifted positions, I felt the need to re-examine MY position. I don't like it when I agree with the NAR too much. |
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