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Posts Tagged ‘home selling tips’

4 Reasons It’s Time to Sell your Salt Lake Home

Monday, February 8th, 2010

4 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.

  • Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he’ll be in better shape.
  • Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search online for “down-payment assistance programs” and the name of your region.
  • Your uncle has money to share. Besides the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 move-up credit, there are an array of energy tax credits that can make home improvements pay off in cash.
  • Good help is available. Really talented real estate practitioners, contractors, and designers are available and eager for business. Call Linda 801-803-1436 I will sell your home in 45 days or less!

Are Salt Lake Realtors Becoming Extinct?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Should You Hire a Salt Lake City Realtor?

Buyers now see every home for sale on the Internet. FREE

Sellers can list their home on the Internet. FREE

So what’s the point of using a Realtor?

There is no point in using OLD SCHOOL Realtors!

Times have changed. The Best Realtors have changed.

We put infrared lock boxes on you home. Only gets accessed by licensed and regulated Realtors, and electronically logs and idenfies every home entry.
Old fashioned combination lock boxes can be opened by anybody who sees your home on KSL or Craigslist…including criminals.
You can do that by yourself.

We think smarter. We understand critical market nuances of Salt Lake City. Give you custom email alerts for new listings and price changes. Get reliable pricing, comparables, fresh marketing, and RESULTS.
Old fashioned 1-800-info lines, expensive color flyers and postcards only inform the nosey neighbors.
You can do that yourself.

We Structure Sales. We understand Complex Contracts, and Title Documents, and Disclosures, and Addenda. We protect your assets. Negotiate your best outcome. Educate and advise. 
Old fashioned agents just fill in the blanks“. You can do that yourself.

Yes, Old School Realtors should be extinct.

But Second Century REALTORS are worth every penny.

Call one 801-803-1436

If Your Selling a Home in Salt Lake City, Spruce Up the Deal as Well as the House

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

When selling  a home, most people try to make their house more attractive than other homes on the market.But did you know your deal must also be more attractive?

Here are 4 things that can really set you apart.

1. If Your’e Selling a Home, use Seller Financing.
You could put some funds in escrow to cover a few months of the buyer’s payments.
Offer to pay the buyer’s closing costs.
Say that you will pay all title and escrow fees.
Pay for discount points so the buyer gets a lower interest rate. This becomes a tax deduction for you.

2. If Your’e Selling a Home, Buy a Home Warranty.
State that you will pay for a Home Warranty in the property description. This limits the buyer’s upkeep costs.

3. If Your’e Selling a Home, Get a Pre Sale Inspection.
By elliminating  another fee for the buyers, you also elliminate their fears about unseen problems with the home.
Be sure to display the pre listing inspection report for all prospective buyers.

4. If Your’e Selling a Home, Offer a Decorating Allowance.
If your home needs updating, consider setting funds aside so the new owner can choose colors. Either put the money in an escrow account, or give cash to the buyers at closing.

YES, making your deal more attractive
is simple and relatively inexpensive.

A proven way to beat the competition!

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