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2011
Let's address this issue carefully. Sometimes, I receive a call from a buyer's agent promising me that they are writing an offer the NEXT DAY! And then it ends up that the parents decide that they need to approve it FIRST....next weekend. Beyond frustrating for all parties involved. When we me...
05/31/2011
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This week I went out with one of my transferees to take a look at a few homes. This is our first trip out to see homes and he wanted to show me his likes and dislikes so that when his wife comes at the end of the month to hopefully make a decision, I will have a better idea of options that they ...
05/12/2011
Well, I am sure that we can all see red when an offer comes in under the belt. Meaning that if the house is listed at $269,000 and you offer $235,000....you might consider that a lowball. Especially if the house is in model perfect condition and only two weeks on the market. So the question is,...
05/10/2011
When I am representing a seller, we discuss the possible types of offers that we may receive. If their home is listed above the average in Cedar Rapids, we can expect that occasionally there may be an offer that we receive that is subject to the sale of the buyer's current home. Let's break dow...
05/07/2011
This gets a little tricky...and to be honest, this is where most agents fail. In our effort to educate and protect our clients, we start to count on that next completed transaction. So much so, that sometimes agents can really lose sight of what is really important. Today I received a call fro...
05/03/2011
I have been working with one of my buyer couples for about a year, well 10 months really. When they relocated to Cedar Rapids with Rockwell Collins last July, they decided that they would rent for a year first to get to know the area. I showed them the available apartments and we kept in touch....
05/02/2011
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Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!