Any time the market is on the uptick we see new ideas popping up. Here we go again. The top two listed above are the big ones. They offer you cash, promise the world, close when you want and state no staging, no inspections, etc.
In order for these companies to survive, pay for repairs, paint, and other items most need, not a chance they can offer you more than 90% of the current value. If they pay agents on both sides, holding costs, repairs, and closing fees then this is near a 10% cost (9%-12% is the average). Of course there is always more to the story than the commercials and if you list with true professionals that stage, consult, have amazing photos, and a full service team there is no need to give your home away. Give us a call before walking away from thousands of dollars that should be in your pocket, not the direct buy investment companies.
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most?
Real Estate teams or a single agent, which benefits you the most?
Teams have been dominating the industry over the past 10 years. With so many moving parts with contract changes, lending and tax laws, and the nearly 50 pages of documents from contract to closing, when a team of 4-5 full time professionals work together it’s a much smoother process for a buyer or seller. Add home inspections, termite reports, lending delays, insurance requirements, HOA issues and delays, and then suddenly it becomes overwhelming for a single agent to handle. Want to see how our team operates and the reason we continue to be in the top 1% of all Realtors? Stop in our on-site office and see TJ, Ben, Lacey, or Michelle at Shea Preferred Realty Group.
Rentals at Encanterra, what does this mean for you?
Over the years we have witnessed a drastic increase in mostly short term rentals. Currently more than 70 homes are available for rent for certain times throughout the year. Your Shea Preferred team keeps a running list for anyone that wants more exposure in our office located in the model gallery where we have referred over $200,000 in free rental income according to a recent survey. To get on our free list, which is requested by email and walk in traffic more than 500 times a year, one of our team members first visits the home to see if it meets resort vacation status. Many of these renters will become buyers and neighbors so we want to be sure the rental experience is 5-star across the board. Our standards to get on the list help preserve the reputation we have built at Encanterra. For more information please visit us in the model complex
What new building is coming to San Tan Valley you ask? Read on….
With all the new construction around, and the rumors of what may or may not be coming soon; We thought we would take a minute to provide you with an update on both…while this list may not be comprehensive it does give a lot of information which has been updated recently.
For the full article click here: What’s Building in San Tan Valley
Do you know about something that is coming that is not noted in the article? Comment below & let everyone know!
Halloween Crafts + Recipes
Halloween jumps starts the holiday season with warm flavors, welcoming decor, and youthful fun for everyone.  As any super-crafty person will tell you, this makes it the absolute best time of year for all things DIY. Get your family and friends together to try out some (or all!) of these crafts and recipes.
Striped & Polka Dot Pumpkins
What a seriously adorable Halloween decoration! Pretty easy to do, and there are ideas for other holidays on the blog as well.
10Â Pumpkin Seed RecipesÂ
Swanky Recipes details everything you need to know about  preparing and drying the seeds, plus 10 different recipes for you to try. Never throw out the seeds from your pumpkin carve again.
Mini Caramel ApplesÂ
These are just amazing— delicious caramel apples in neat, bite-sized portions. Best idea ever?
Glow in the Dark Slime Â
For the kiddos. You can tackle this mini-science project together, then switch off the lights and watch their little faces light up with delight!
11 Ideas for Pretty Pumpkins
Decorating Your Small Space put together this list of extra fancy pumpkin ideas, including this absolutely amazing Tinker Bell! I just love the idea of turning a pumpkin into a lantern.
How to Get the Most Money for Your House
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible.
1. Price it a LITTLE LOW
This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave them room for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lessens the demand for your house. (see chart below)
Instead of the seller trying to ‘win’ the negotiation with one buyer, they should price it so that demand for the home is maximized. In that way, the seller will not be fighting with a buyer over the price, but instead will have multiple buyers fighting with each other over the house.
Realtor.com, recently gave this advice:
“Aim to price your property at or just slightly below the going rate. Today’s buyers are highly informed, so if they sense they’re getting a deal, they’re likely to bid up a property that’s slightly underpriced, especially in areas with low inventory.â€
2. Use a Real Estate Professional
This too may seem counterintuitive. The seller may think they would net more money if they didn’t have to pay a real estate commission. With this being said, studies have shown that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional.
Research posted by the Economists’ Outlook Blog revealed that:
“The median selling price for all FSBO homes was $210,000 last year. When the buyer knew the seller in FSBO sales, the number sinks to the median selling price of $151,900. However, homes that were sold with the assistance of an agent had a median selling price of $249,000 – nearly $40,000 more for the typical home sale.â€
Bottom Line
Price your house at or slightly below the current market value and hire a professional in order to guarantee that you maximize the price you get for your house.
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Give us a call or email TODAY for help in selling your home!
Data provided by ActiveRain.com.
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Halloween Crafts + Recipes
Halloween jumps starts the holiday season with warm flavors, welcoming decor, and youthful fun for everyone. As any super-crafty person will tell you, this makes it the absolute best time of year for all things DIY. Get your family and friends together to try out some (or all!) of these crafts and recipes.
Striped & Polka Dot Pumpkins
What a seriously adorable Halloween decoration! Pretty easy to do, and there are ideas for other holidays on the blog as well.
10 Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Swanky Recipes details everything you need to know about preparing and drying the seeds, plus 10 different recipes for you to try. Never throw out the seeds from your pumpkin carve again.
Mini Caramel Apples
These are just amazing— delicious caramel apples in neat, bite-sized portions. Best idea ever?
Glow in the Dark Slime
For the kiddos. You can tackle this mini-science project together, then switch off the lights and watch their little faces light up with delight!
11 Ideas for Pretty Pumpkins
Decorating Your Small Space put together this list of extra fancy pumpkin ideas, including this absolutely amazing Tinker Bell! I just love the idea of turning a pumpkin into a lantern.
