Buyer's Agents And FSBO
There is a real wave of FSBO properties sweeping the nation. The question that needs to be asked is: “As a buyer should I use a buyer’s agent to purchase a FSBO?” And the answer is a resounding “Yes!”, Let’s look at the situation this way. Sellers who have chosen to sell their homes themselves don’t have the selling savvy of a Realtor behind them. Therefore a few assumptions or educated guesses could be made about the property. One should ask whether or not the property is correctly priced for the area and what it is offering. Typically when a Realtor lists a property they perform some careful market comparisons to ensure that the home is correctly priced. This will ensure that the home is competitive and not overpriced.

Another thing that most Realtors will do when listing a home is take a close look at the home itself and let the seller know what should be upgraded or fixed in order to make the home more appealing and to justify the asking price. Now, a seller can easily do this themselves but it is always nice to have a professional opinion in such matters. This brings us to the idea of utilizing a buyer’s agent when considering the purchase of a FSBO property. Just like any other property purchase a buyer’s agent will do the legwork of arranging the deal, offers and negotiations. Sometimes FSBO negotiations can be more complex than the average real estate transaction as you are dealing directly with the seller who has a personal and emotional stake in the home that is for sale. It is quite easy for emotions to run high during the process and a Realtor or buyer’s agent acts as a layer of insulation from this stress.

It can be pretty easy to get caught up in everything that is going on during a real estate sale, especially when dealing with an FSBO sale. As there is no broker involved all dealings have to go through the seller on their own time and under their own conditions. Sometimes these conditions can be somewhat restricting and the last thing you need is to get involved in a sale with a seller who is too emotionally involved in their sale. Let a buyer’s agent deal with the transaction and you should find that the whole process is much smoother and stress-free.

Joshua Keen is a real estate agent located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Keen Team specializes in the sale and purchase of Intown Atlanta real estate. When looking for Atlanta MLS Listings, contact Ben and Joshua for the best Atlanta realty services!

Bryson Homes Comes To SC
There is a new player on the home construction front in South Carolina. With an established reputation of excellence in the home construction field, Bryson homes has brought their innovative home styles to the upstate market. Their first community, The Landing as Savannah Pointe has recently opened and is offering some fantastic homes with great custom design elements. This company has been in operation since 1977 and has refined it’s home offerings to meet with the discerning tastes of today’s home buyers. The South Carolina home market is an exciting place right now as it is one of the most secure markets in the nation. The state’s strong economy is another asset in the equation that is creating some real attraction to South Carolina.

Bryson Homes has begun with an offering of ranch and two-story homes that range anywhere from 1,400 to 3,000 square feet in total. The area that they have created at Savannah Pointe is one of luxury and value with many of the homes starting in the $160,000 range. These homes are fully upgradeable depending on the needs and the wants of buyers. Homes come with hardwood foyers, beautiful master bathrooms, artistic moldings and intelligent design. Essentially these homes are designed with the needs of the home owner in mind but have retained a truly artistic feel combined with excellent value.

As with most custom homes there is an endless number of upgrades that are available to buyers. Granite counter tops, hardwood flooring and custom fireplaces are only a few of the upgrade options that are available. The homes have some great design features too utilizing arches and cathedral ceilings that bestow a feeling of open space and give the rooms a classical feeling. Bryson Homes is gearing up to take the South Carolina housing market by storm with their intuitive designs and there are a number of projects in the future for Bryson in South Carolina including a townhouse community and a few other home developments.

Eddy Kicker is a REALTOR servicing the Greenville, SC real estate market. Eddy is a dedicated professional that offers the best in customer service and attention in relocation to Greenville. Contact Eddy today for more information on South Carolina real estate.

Expedition to the rough and tough Hills or the calm and quiet Sea Beach
When a professional looks for a break, he shuttles between the hill and the sea. Hills have got its own scenic beauty, so as a seaside offers it s own charm in abundance. Which one do you prefer? Knight Frank offers you the break at the end of every day. You need not pack up and ride a journey for it; just you need to come back to your home! Most of our dream homes are located either close to the sea beach or are in the lap of the hills. You may enjoy the sunrise or sunset just with a cup of tea or Dom Perignon 1998, whatever you feel like. We believe a dream home should be spacious enough with all amenities like guesthouse, Guardian house, servant quarters etc. Your bedroom should give you a romantic view of the nature. The terrace opens up the stunning view of the nature s treasures. Knight Frank values your luxury and requirements. We don t feel a villa can be complete without a garden with various blossoms, where the cool breeze erases your mental and physical fatigue. Can your health remain sound without a swimming pool? We also take care of even your minute needs as those of a wine cellar or staff studio. To get the right worth, you must look for the technology used in building up your dream home after all you want to stay, may be for a lifetime. Life may be full of ups and downs but your dream home should stand as a symbol of stability. Contact Knight Frank today!

Knight Frank is one of the global leaders in consultancy and Real Estate brokerage. Knight Frank began operations in the Spanish real estate market 16 years ago.

Staging The Nations Homes
By this time you have likely heard quite a bit about the process of home staging. Between TV and the internet home staging has simply become an accepted part of selling a home. It seems that staging is another one of the real estate related passions that is sweeping the nation along with loft condos and home flipping. In reality this is really a bonus to the industry as it is helping to tech people how to get the most from their real estate sale. At the base level it helps people to understand that their homes have both strong and weak points and how to properly deal with these aspects in a productive manner. It has greatly assisted in creating a generation of home owners who have a better understanding of how to sell real estate properly.

Some owners are shocked after hiring a home stage to come in and work over their home. “Where is everything?” they ask. Then once it has been explained, it makes perfect sense to them and when looking for their new home they may start looking at things that they learned during the staging of their home. Getting smart about what is required for a home to valuable will only lead to smarter buyers and smarter sellers. as with any industry when you have intelligent and knowledgeable people in it, the industry booms. Perhaps not in the fashion that it did in the past years , but this elevation in the market should be more stable and have a stronger base.

As stated before TV is partially responsible for this as the number of shows that deal with real estate is staggering. One thing that should be keep in mind though, is the fact that most of these shows show you the success stories of investors, stagers and flippers. There are also shows that deal with the disasters and correcting them. The problem is that we typically don’t see the middle of that equation, the part where investors fail or home sales do not happen promptly and for a nice profit. This is unfortunate as that is an integral part of a good real estate education . Learning where mistakes are commonly made so that buyers and sellers, both can profit from the knowledge would really help to further the education of people interested in real estate.

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Is Your Home Priced to Sell?
Selling a home is a major life decision. You have put a lot of money and hard work in caring for and maintaining your home. When setting the asking price for your home it can be emotional and complicated. Unless you have your home appraised there will be a little guess work and research on your part to set the asking price. Most people don t have their homes appraised because it cost a few hundred dollars and the bank will require their appraisers to visit after the sale of the home anyhow. The best way to determine the asking price for your home is to look at properties that have sold over the past few months, look at current homes for sale that are similar to yours in the same area, look at pending sales, and look at expired listings. By analyzing this information you will be able to determine a price range for your home. The best way to get this information is to contact a professional real estate agent and ask them for a CMA on your home. He/she will come out and look at your home, take notes, and gather the required information. Typically, you will get a well-formatted report that details all the necessary information needed to make an educated decision on pricing your home. By choosing the correct asking price your home will sell much faster because it will attract more attention and potential buyers. Also, real estate agents that are familiar with the local market will be more inclined to view and show your home because they know that it is priced correctly and it won t be a waste of time for their clients. If the real estate market is strong in your area homes that are introduced to the market should draw a lot of interest in the first couple of weeks, especially if they are priced at the market value. If the price of the home is too high then potential buyers could be left out because the price was outside their range. In the end it is the buyer who sets the selling price, not the real estate agent and not you. Your home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it so price it right and it will sell in a reasonable amount of time.

Jason Deines is the publisher of <a href="http://boiserealestateinfo.net">BoiseRealEstateInfo.net</a>. Which offers information on the <a href="http://boiserealestateinfo.net">Boise Idaho Real Estate Market</a>.

Cities Expanding Up Not Out
There is a movement happening in most major cities and unlike previous years the movement is going up not out. For much of the 1900’s cities underwent a rapid outward expansion that continued right up to the turn of the century. However, in recent years cities have seen more upward expansion as many cities have expanded as far as they can reasonably go. In more populated areas of the country city limits of one major city reach clear to the limits of the next major city. Years ago there was plenty of farmland and smaller towns to separate cities but expansion and population increase has taken care of that handily. It stands to reason that the only way left to expand is up. Hence we have the modern high-rise condo.

High-rises have evolved dramatically over the years and have really become one of the more attractive housing options on the real estate market. Offering a huge array of extras and additional assets that are literally impossible for a standard home to offer with a spectacular price tag, the condo has finally arrived en masse. “Well,” you say; “condos have been around for years.” This is true but the evolution I spoke of earlier has dramatically changed the face of the condo industry and these new developments bear little in common with the condos of 20 years ago. The name is the same but the idea and execution has changed. Condos have moved towards a more all-encompassing theme supplying residents with more and more with each innovative development.

This new age of condos is easy to find in any city as the exterior design has evolved right along with the upgrades in interior architecture and design. These modern wonders reach into the sky with steel and glass overlooking the cityscape. With such a huge number of condos going up in almost every city across the country there is an excellent selection of condos in just about any style imaginable. When looking for a new home you would be missing out if you didn’t consider the condo developments in your city.

Andy Asbury is a professional real estate agent who specializes in Minneapolis Lofts & Condos. The Asbury Group is dedicated to the highest level customer service and supplying an elite level of service in the Minneapolis real estate market. Contact us today for more info!

Foreclosure Investing: How to Determine Equity and Evaluate Face Value vs. Market Value
Investing in foreclosures for Resale is not so different from Investing in foreclosures for Rental income. Many of the same rules apply and many guidelines remain constant. As with any type of investment the point at which you enter will determine how profitably you exit. The single largest distinction between real estate and stocks, bonds, mutual funds or precious metal is that Real Estate allows the Investor the opportunity to have a more direct and immediate impact on the Investment vehicle (the house) through rehab, paint, carpet, etc. This article in this series on Real Estate Investing will demonstrate how to quickly make an assessment of a potential Real Estate investment.

The guide should allow the average investor to make a rapid and well-thought-out decision. An informed investor will not “lose out” because of third-party factors such-as obtaining appraisals or contractor/repair people. An aggressive, proactive approach by the Investor can reduce the time it takes to obtain properties. A passive approach or an offhand attitude does not promote good opportunities. Remember, work WITH your agent and get pro-active!
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How to determine Equity

The old adage about the only the three words in business being “Location, Location, Location” is as true as ever. In Real Estate, however, those three words are “Equity, Equity, Equity”. The difference between what is owed on a property and its Market Value is called equity. As an investor, the goal is to buy for less than the full value and sell for market value and make a profit in the process. So at what point does caution balance against risk to make a profit?

A strong equity position is generally targeted at 25% after repairs. An equity position less than 25% can work for rental investments, but for resale purposes 25% is a safe figure. In order to determine if 25% after repairs can be achieved there are only three variables that need to be weighed in the mind of an investor.

1. How much can I get it for?

2. How much can I sell it for?

3. How much will it cost to repair it?

It is not difficult to obtain answers to these questions as long as the readily available data can be quickly and accurately distilled into usable information. By using the following guide and examining each property in terms of these three variables it should not take more than fifteen minutes to determine if a particular foreclosure is a wise investment.
How much can I get it for?

First, ask what your agent knows about the particular foreclosured property.

1. How long has it been on the market? (Not vacant, but available for sale)

2. Can Investors bid on it? (Some properties are for owner/occupants only)

3. What does your agent think? (A good agent is worth his/her weight in gold.)

Second, look at the property yourself.

Is it a “fixer upper?” Is it “market-ready?” The cost to make a property ready to sell has to be considered as part of the cost of buying a property. Usually an eyeball will tell you how much of a commitment in funds will be required.
Third, be sure that you are willing to own the property for the duration.

While it is certainly possible to get in and get out without a serious commitment of finances, be ready to own the property until it is sold. Some banks have regulations stating you must take possession of a property before you can sell it again. If, for whatever reason, your buyer is unable to complete his end of the transaction, you need to be prepared to be the owner of the investment property until it eventually sells.
Fourth, Bid quickly and often.

Nothing is more frustrating than investing a lot of effort into a project for nothing. When considering Investments, do not hesitate and risk missing an opportunity. If a deal looks so-so (only a 10% equity position, for instance) BID LOW to achieve that 25% potentiality. It could be a good rental, or even a modest resale. And there is always the chance you might win the bid.

In Investing, as in life, “he who hesitates is lost”. After submitting a bid, start looking for the next Investment. Don’t delay a possible “big dessert” while waiting on the first course.
How much can I sell it for?

As a general rule of thumb most Investors are motivated to purchase with a minimum 25% equity position (after repairs). This requires two separate deductions in order to be sure of a 25% equity position. First the true market value of the subject property (after repairs) and second, the repairs.

In order to determine the true market value without ordering a full-blown appraisal, (both time and financially prohibitive) an Investor must look at comparable sales. “Comps” are available from your agent or online from services like HomePriceCheck. While the online services may serve as a general guide the comparables your agent can obtain will take into consideration many more factors. Look at the entire neighborhood in print format. Then consider the most recent sales that reflect the style and neighborhood of the subject property and compare them to your Investment property.

Tip#1: The rewards are greatest when the investor is a knowledgeable, pro-active force in the process. Take an active roll in your investment. (Placing Advertisements and selling your own properties is covered in another article.)

Tip#2: The figure for how many days on market (DOM) a property was available before its eventual sale will be found on the MLS listing. Be sure to ask your Real Estate Agent for these figures specifically so that a determination can be made regarding the desirability of a particular neighborhood, style of home etc

Tip#3: Along with “Sold” properties a look should be taken (in print) at other properties that are still “available” or “withdrawn” from the market to determine the health of the market.

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Michael Urbanski is the President of <a href='http://www.AllHud.com'>AllHud.com.</a> He was a successful real estate investor who saw tremendous opportunity in foreclosure investing. Michael created <a href='http://www.allhud.com'>AllHud.com</a> with the goal of giving home buyers and investors the best possible deal on foreclosed properties. Urbanski is an accredited author who has written many articles on foreclosures, most of which can be found on <a href='http://www.allhud.com'>AllHud.com, Americas ONLY Free Foreclosure Resource</a>.

Florida Offers Real Estate Investing
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Proper Pricing For A Quick Sale
Perhaps the most important aspect of any home sale is how the home is priced. As this is a fairly big claim, allow me to explain. Virtually ANY home can be sold if it is priced correctly. Now, proper pricing is not always the number that the owner has in mind as they undoubtedly have an emotional tie to the home and will tend to price a home with their heart instead of their head. Home pricing is a skillful combination of knowledge of what is happening in the local real estate market, comparable homes that have sold recently or are currently listed for sale. An agent has to consider all of these aspects in addition to the assets of the home itself in order to come up with a price that is fair and attractive to buyers and to the seller.

As a seller the best thing that you can do is to put your trust in the value that your agent comes up with. Remember; the head, not the heart. If the original value range is not to your liking then perhaps there are some things that you can do to improve or increase the value of the home. Overpricing a home is a real problem as buyers will have no trouble comparing your home to others that are listed at the same price. If your home does not add up or visibly compete with the others then your home will simply be forgotten and it will sit on the market and possibly gain the stigma of an “un-sellable home.” This is not to say that it is not sellable, simply that it is not sellable at that price. The problem comes when a home has been listed for a long time and people do not know that the only reason that it has not sold is the price. It is now when people will start assuming things about the property whether or not they are true.

Before the home is listed sit down with your realtor and discuss the price issue. Set out a bottom line and an ideal number for the sale. Then, after the agent has done the CMA and considered your home’s assets, the two parties can come together on an agreeable price that will attract buyers immediately. If you have the right home at the right price, selling should be no trouble at all.

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