NWI REAL ESTATE MARKET WATCH

Dear Mr. or Mrs. Buyer:  Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with your new home search in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Attached please find three homes which I have selected and previewed that meet your specific criteria.  I look forward to meeting you on Friday to show you these outstanding hom...

Like it or not the people we come into contact with on a daily basis view us (real estate professionals) as knowledgable market experts.  It's important that we remember that when asked our opinion or comments on everything from the local market to the Wall Street bailout.  Our response tempers a...

As real estate professionals we have a unique opportunity to assist in the upcoming election.  We have working knowledge of those members of our community who have recently moved and may need to register to vote.  In Indiana, October 3rd is the last date to register to vote prior to the November ...

Confirmation of appointment is just one of many important steps a realtor should always, always follow. The one time you don't, is when you find yourself driving 30 miles to an appointment, arrive only to be greated by the seller saying - oh we just listed our home with XYZ company!  Usually XYZ ...

You would think that every seller wants their home to sell - right?  After all they took the time to hire a realtor to list their home.  But that's not always the case.  Sellers have different motivations for listing their homes which don't necessarly lead to sales.  First, some sellers want to "...

     I will never understand why agents feel the need to cut their fees and offer monetary give backs to buyers and sellers.  If you are part of this practice, you do not understand your value.  Everyone expects to pay for services whether it is the mechanic repairing your car, your hairdresser o...

We all are concerned with our safety and our profession involves meeting total strangers on a daily basis.  If you do meet a buyer or seller at their house - always ask for identification.  I start by introducing myself and showing them my realtor license. Then I ask for their identification and ...

WHY EVERY SELLER NEEDS A REALTOR Realtor's must understand the importance and professionalism required of their profession.  Sellers need a good REALTOR - will it be you?•·        Lack the knowledge to price their home competitively•·        Lack the understanding of contracts and documents requi...

Living in Northwest Indiana with only the Chicago newstations, it's easy to become misinformed regarding the local Real Estate Market.  There have been numerous news stories regarding Real Estate Sales, Buyers Markets and so on.  The truth of the matter is, the markets discussed in the Chicago me...

The days of Realtors loading their car up with Mr. & Mrs. Buyer and driving the neighborhoods of their community are coming to an end.  First, it's not the most effective use of time for either buyer or realtor.  Secondly, most homes today can only be accessed through appointments so driving by a...