Today I’m starting our Albuquerque Real Estate FAQ’s….a series of simple answers to often asked and seldom answered-in-plain-English questions about real estate. “Why do you always ask if I’m prequalified?” Let’s see, you call on a property and ask to see a home that you find on the Internet, or drive by – and the […]
#4 in a Series of 8 Articles – THE IMPORTANCE OF PAINTING THE INTERIOR
Does a fresh coat of paint really make a difference when selling a home? Absolutely! It can hide a multitude of issues, as well as help make the home look and feel new. It is important that you use the correct type of paint – a flat finish thru-out the home and an enamel in […]
Closing in the car!
Had another great experience with technology in my business yesterday. Coming back from the holiday…one of our closings had been delayed and suddenly happened while we were driving home. The title company emailed me saying docs were ready and the buyer would be in to sign. My client, one in Arizona and one in Poland, […]
But I need to find a rental in Albuquerque!
Have you had a hard time finding a rental through the MLS? A hard time finding a real estate broker who works in traditional sales to help you find a rental? Don’t feel alone. Everyone does. In case nobody has taken the time to tell you why, here goes – In many areas of the […]
#3 in a Series of 8 Articles – ROOMS THAT NEED TO BE STAGED
More tips and ideas about staging your Albuquerque home for sale Do you know which rooms are important to stage when putting a house on the market and why? • Living Room/Great Room (LR) • Dining Room (DR) • Master Bedroom (MBR) • Bathrooms • Kitchen It is important to make a house look more […]
Do you think there is life after a short sale? Think again
I was reading an article this weekend about how short sale sellers aren’t exactly off the hook to go on with the rest of their lives after they and their broker have ‘negotiated’ a short sale. A recent Washington Post article talks to this point, that homeowners who refinanced their homes and then subsequently negotiate […]
Why the virtual office?
Interesting discussion going on today on the social networking sites about “virtual offices”. I have run a virtual office for years, finding that being in the office doesn’t mean I’m in my business. Lots of distractions and lines at the copy machine made it inefficient for me to get anything done. I can accomplish more […]
It’s better to buy than rent an Albuquerque home!
This morning Trulia published their rent/buy analysis for various cities. Albuquerque placed with a rating of “14”. The Price to Rent Ratio interpretation is this: If a city receives a score of anything from 1-15, it is much less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city. The factors used to calculate this […]
#2 in a Series of 8 Articles – AN INVITING ENTRY for your Albuquerque home
What is the “Functionality” of an Entry and/or Foyer? This is where you are able to set the tone for the rest of the home and create some impact on the first-time visitor. Intensify this impression by adding some extra pizzazz and drama to this part of your Albuquerque home to generate extra interest. Using […]
New Supply/Demand reports for Albuquerque real estate
New Supply/Demand reports for Albuquerque real estate – for May 2010 – for more information, please feel free to contact the eTeam!