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Are You Loyal to Your Realtor

The answer should be “yes” that is if they are holding up their side of the deal.  Don’t cut your realtor out of their commission because you decided to buy at a Sunday open house and figured it would inconvenient to give your realtor a call.  Remember they have been working hard for you literally for FREE.

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Setting the Price to Sell Your Home

When it comes to selling a home the main thing both homeowners and homebuyers are concerned with is price. Homeowners are looking to get as much as possible for the sale while homebuyers are looking for the best deal. Even though the interests are different it is not impossible to obtain a win/win situation.

If the selling price is to high several problems will arise. The main one of course is that the home will not sell. It will sit on the market for months and months eventually drawing no activity whatsoever. This is a waste of resources and time.

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Boise Home Sales Stats

With August over we can now look at how many homes sold for the month.  We are starting to see a trend downward, most likely because of the unemployment rate on the rise.  Boise home sales statistics for August: Total homes sold 260, an average price of $205,574, and 73 days on the market.

Home Makeover Tip

There are many different things you can do to give your home the appeal it needs to sell.  One quick and inexpensive tip is to change out old light fixtures to give your home a more modern look and feel. 

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Real Estate Marketing

Internet marketing is a common term for those familiar with making money online but have you considered it for selling your home? The fact is internet marketing is an effective low cost solution when it comes to marketing and reaches much farther than traditional forms of marketing.

Over the years the internet has grown into a powerful tool for information gatherers. Being able to easily access huge amounts of information enables people to make informed decisions. Many homebuyers these days are using the internet to determine the value of a home, amenities of an area of town, and many other criteria. With the use of Google Map you can chart your commute to and from work, you can even get a street view of what the neighborhood looks like without leaving your home. Using the internet is appealing because you save time and money, not to mention the stress of driving across town only to be disappointed.

Listing your home is easy and one of the best places to start is with your local newspaper. When marketing your home be sure to fill in as much of the information as possible. Here are some key points when listing your home for sale on the internet.

  • Pictures, pictures, and more pictures. Max out the number of pictures you are allowed to display. Go beyond your home and look for things that make your neighborhood unique.
  • List pertinent information about your home including the asking price.
  • If your home has any special amenities or things that you view as special be sure to mention them.
  • Talk about area attractions such as parks or walking paths. Are you close to shopping, dining, entertainment, or schools?
  • Don’t forget the contact information, how can people get a hold of you for more information or to view your home.

The Boise real estate market can be competitive and if you want to come out on top you need to show that your home is worth what you are asking. Internet marking can help accomplish this.

Sell Your Home Fast

Selling your Boise home is going to be tough in a market that is declining.  August home sales are already slowing compared to last month and you are going to need all the help you can to get top dollar for your home.  One of the easiest and cheapest ways to get some good publicity for your home is to clean it.  I am talking a DEEP clean!  Clean every nook and cranny, window sills, corners.  When potential home buyers visit they will notice and your home will stand out from the crowd.

Home Buyer Tax Credit

It is clear that the $8,000 home buyer tax credit has helped the real estate market and get first-time home buyers into their new house but time is drawing near for it to end. Don’t get discouraged yet!  Stay tuned because there is a strong possibility that the credit will be offered for several more months.

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