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Another Free Source of Value

April 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Valuation

These computer models are popping up everywhere. Check for more sources under our “Valuation” category.  We will continue to post them as we find them..  If you find one before us please let us know….
http://www.coldwellbanker.com/
At the bottom of the page “How much is my home worth”

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Super Models as Real Estate Brokers?

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Business Models

Is this a gimmick or will it take off?  We need your input on this…  would a super model really influence your multi-million dollar buying decisions?   
We set out to see how the intelligent people of the US view super models as brokers and according to our intelligent man on the street, Jeff Bove “there is nothing wrong [...]

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Rochester, NY Average Listing Price

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Market Update, Marketing, Preparation, Valuation

Rochester Real Estate – Trulia

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Pittsford NY Average List Price

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Market Update, Marketing, Preparation, Valuation

Pittsford Real Estate – Trulia

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Home Warranty Experience

April 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Actual Experiences, Attorney's, Scams, Strategy

Should a For Sale by Owner offer a Home Warranty? 
A friend of mine who is a real estate attorney bought his home almost one year ago this month.  Along with the purchase of the home came a one year home warranty that the seller had paid for to help sell the property.  The home warranty company was [...]

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More Free Pricing Sources

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Valuation

As a For Sale by Owner, we need to take in all  of the resources available to us in order to make good business decisions.   
Pricing is obviously a key to success.  If you over price it, like many do, the market will punish you.  Inadequate exposure to the market place  ensures in many cases less money [...]

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Pricing in a slow market

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Marketing, Preparation, Strategy, Valuation

These tips are directly from the Realtor Magazine. 
FSBO’s (For Sale by Owners) who are selling it themselves should do exactly what the professionals do…  List it on the Realtor MLS!!!  If you are in the Rochester NY area check out www.list2move.com and discover for yourself the exposure it brings. 

Look at Pending Contracts while paying close attention to square footage. 

We [...]

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Market Update

April 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Market Update

The first preliminary statewide market conditions report from NYSAR (New York State Association of Realtors)  dated 4/23/2008 was sent out to all members this week. 
These represent sales of existing single family homes by county
The entire NYS market is made up all the counties in New York State. Real estate is local so we want to look [...]

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Wanted: Flat Fee Realtors

April 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Realtors

We want your site addresses, your territory, and a description of your services for inclusion in our selling by owner 101 resource blog.
Email us at admin@list2Move.com

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82% of For Sale by Owners did not sell !

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Actual Experiences, Marketing, Preparation, Strategy

On April 29th 2007, I wrote down all the property addresses that were advertised “By Owner” in the Democrat and Chronicle and Craig’s list. Today we did a one year look back to see the results of their efforts. 
We thought it would be interesting to see if they actually sold, if they gave up, or if they [...]

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