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The way buyers buy home are based on PRICE, LOCATION, CONDITION, STYLE
Price IS important, but so is marketing and marketability.
Buyers may look at your home if the price is low, but they will also consider the fix-ups and "shop up" instead of investing 20k. They will spend more on a home that needs nothing.
Curb appeal: Buyers do judge a book by its cover. Your front yard should be nicely landscaped and eye-appealing. Fresh paint or siding outside. Mulch, gardens. Make it look really nice
Be sure you keep your home clean, neat and tidy. Hire a stager if it's in your budget. Staging alone can net you thousands more for your home.
Hardwoods are in! If you got 'em flaunt them. Remove ugly, stained or dated carpet and replace with hardwoods or new carpeting. The best choice is hardwood floors. Ceramic flooring in the kitchens and baths.
Granite or Corian countertops, maple or cherry cabinets. If you have dark oak, dingy or old looking cabinets, you may want to consider painting them white. Orange countertops- OUT!
By the way, buyers hate dark rooms. Brighten up all of your rooms with light neutral wall colors. Paneling is OUT!
Leave your appliances if they are in good working order.. Not leaving them gives buyers the impression that "this seller is cheap".
If you don't want to do any work before placing on the market you may as well just take it off the price.
Small fixes can save you from having to sell below market.
Turn offs: pet odors, dirty laundry hanging around, yard debris, cigarette or cigar smoke, unpopular walls or wall colors, holes in walls, shag carpet, dirty carpets, clutter ( especially around where the mechanical systems and electrical systems are located). Broken windows, torn screens.. welll now you're probably getting the picture.
My name is Lori Lincoln, I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. I help buyers and sellers in Taunton, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Raynham, Assonet, Freetown, Middleboro, Lakeville, Berkley, Dighton and surrounding towns.
For more help and pointers on selling your home in today's market, go to the following link
Sellertips.com
Another Great Site for Online Home Value, MLS search (FREE)
http://www.BristolCountyHomeTeam.com
You can search thousands of listings in Bristol County Massachusetts here.
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The way buyers buy home are based on PRICE, LOCATION, CONDITION, STYLE
Price IS important, but so is marketing and marketability.
Buyers may look at your home if the price is low, but they will also consider the fix-ups and "shop up" instead of investing 20k. They will spend more on a home that needs nothing.
Curb appeal: Buyers do judge a book by its cover. Your front yard should be nicely landscaped and eye-appealing. Fresh paint or siding outside. Mulch, gardens. Make it look really nice
Be sure you keep your home clean, neat and tidy. Hire a stager if it's in your budget. Staging alone can net you thousands more for your home.
Hardwoods are in! If you got 'em flaunt them. Remove ugly, stained or dated carpet and replace with hardwoods or new carpeting. The best choice is hardwood floors. Ceramic flooring in the kitchens and baths.
Granite or Corian countertops, maple or cherry cabinets. If you have dark oak, dingy or old looking cabinets, you may want to consider painting them white. Orange countertops- OUT!
By the way, buyers hate dark rooms. Brighten up all of your rooms with light neutral wall colors. Paneling is OUT!
Leave your appliances if they are in good working order.. Not leaving them gives buyers the impression that "this seller is cheap".
If you don't want to do any work before placing on the market you may as well just take it off the price.
Small fixes can save you from having to sell below market.
Turn offs: pet odors, dirty laundry hanging around, yard debris, cigarette or cigar smoke, unpopular walls or wall colors, holes in walls, shag carpet, dirty carpets, clutter ( especially around where the mechanical systems and electrical systems are located). Broken windows, torn screens.. welll now you're probably getting the picture.
My name is Lori Lincoln, I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. I help buyers and sellers in Taunton, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Raynham, Assonet, Freetown, Middleboro, Lakeville, Berkley, Dighton and surrounding towns.
For more help and pointers on selling your home in today's market, go to the following link
Sellertips.com
Another Great Site for Online Home Value, MLS search (FREE)
http://www.BristolCountyHomeTeam.com
You can search thousands of listings in Bristol County Massachusetts here.
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The way buyers buy home are based on PRICE, LOCATION, CONDITION, STYLE
Price IS important, but so is marketing and marketability.
Buyers may look at your home if the price is low, but they will also consider the fix-ups and "shop up" instead of investing 20k. They will spend more on a home that needs nothing.
Curb appeal: Buyers do judge a book by its cover. Your front yard should be nicely landscaped and eye-appealing. Fresh paint or siding outside. Mulch, gardens. Make it look really nice
Be sure you keep your home clean, neat and tidy. Hire a stager if it's in your budget. Staging alone can net you thousands more for your home.
Hardwoods are in! If you got 'em flaunt them. Remove ugly, stained or dated carpet and replace with hardwoods or new carpeting. The best choice is hardwood floors. Ceramic flooring in the kitchens and baths.
Granite or Corian countertops, maple or cherry cabinets. If you have dark oak, dingy or old looking cabinets, you may want to consider painting them white. Orange countertops- OUT!
By the way, buyers hate dark rooms. Brighten up all of your rooms with light neutral wall colors. Paneling is OUT!
Leave your appliances if they are in good working order.. Not leaving them gives buyers the impression that "this seller is cheap".
If you don't want to do any work before placing on the market you may as well just take it off the price.
Small fixes can save you from having to sell below market.
Turn offs: pet odors, dirty laundry hanging around, yard debris, cigarette or cigar smoke, unpopular walls or wall colors, holes in walls, shag carpet, dirty carpets, clutter ( especially around where the mechanical systems and electrical systems are located). Broken windows, torn screens.. welll now you're probably getting the picture.
My name is Lori Lincoln, I am a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. I help buyers and sellers in Taunton, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Raynham, Assonet, Freetown, Middleboro, Lakeville, Berkley, Dighton and surrounding towns.
For more help and pointers on selling your home in today's market, go to the following link
Sellertips.com
Another Great Site for Online Home Value, MLS search (FREE)
http://www.BristolCountyHomeTeam.com
You can search thousands of listings in Bristol County Massachusetts here.
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You will enjoy country living when you move into this spacious home with multi-tiered deck, inground pool on over one acre. Open Floor Plan. Fireplace in huge living room, woodstove in rec room ( with wet bar). 2 sets of sliders leading to pool and back yard.
All of the features you want.. make an appointment today!
You can see more listings at Assonethomes.com
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Have it all with this fantastic 3 bedroom spacious cape with open floor plan. Close to association's beach. Situated in Assonet Bay Shores. Some say Assonet is the capital of Freetown (lol)! Please see the tour below for more information.
Another One SOLD by Lori
For More Home Listings in Assonet and surrounding areas go to Assonet MLS Search
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I speak to at least one homeowner in pre-foreclosure at least once a week and I am compelled to write on this topic. I see people who just give up. It is really sad.
I also hear people pass judgement on those in this situation, when they don't even know the circumstances!
If you are currently facing foreclosure, I am here to tell you to not be ashamed or embarrassed or intimidated. Don't let this event dictate who you are as a person. You may have been victimized by predatory lending, you may be in a divorce situation or your financial situation may have changed. In life, bad things happen to good people. Hold you head high and land on both feet no matter what!
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Don't listen to the shoulda, woulda, coulda. The past is the past. Deal with the present as best you can and stay positive. It all will work out the way it was meant to be worked out.
The first thing you need to do is open your bills!
Communicate with the lender. Do not be intimidated.
Consult an attorney immediately.
Don't wait until 11th hour.
My best advice to you is to try not to let this affect your mental health to the point of becoming mentally paralyzed. Seek professional counseling if necessary, but I repeat, do not let the stress of foreclosure paralyze you to the point of depression. It's not worth the worry.
Do everything you can to prevent the foreclosure, but if it is inevetible, move on and start anew. A fresh start isn't so bad. Life is not always easy. Nobody said it was. Be thankful for the important things..have... your family, your health, your faith.. whatever it is be thankful.
The worst thing that happens is the house gets foreclosed on and you move on. Yes, move on, and start anew.No this isn't easy, but years from now it won't even matter. You will look back and say " How did I ever get through that!.
If you need to talk to somebody and you aren't working with another agent, please call me. I will listen and offer possible solutions. No strings attached.
Sincerely,
Lori Lincoln
Keller Williams Realty
http://LoriLincolnTeam.com 508-878-0917
For A1 service and confidential consultation in Berkley MA, Taunton MA, Assonet MA and all of Bristol County..
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Acreage and Land- Does it add value to your home? Yes and No...
If your home is situated on 1 acre or 5 acres. The short answer is the land does not add too much value to the home. Today's buyers for Berkley, Assonet, Dighton, Rehoboth Ma are busy. Generally they don't have time to care for large lawns, nor do they care, for the most part, whether it's an acre or 3 acres,
Not to be contradictory, but if a buyer does like having land with their property, wetlands are a turnoff. If your home sits on 3 acres, but 2 of it is wet, there is no value added in that.
However if you have 20-30-100 acres in this state, you may be sitting on a gold mine! The acreage could have development possibilities.
This post was meant to be applicable to Massachusetts area.
For more information and useful selling and buying reports, visit my website at http://www.LoriLincolnTeam.com
Lori Lincoln, Keller Williams Realty 508-878-0917
Serving Buyers and Sellers in Berkley, Dighton, Rehoboth, Taunton, MA and surrounding cities and Towns
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To buyers the thought of buying a bank-owned property can be tantalizing, like winning the lottery. There is so much about these transactions that you need to and must know. There are some awesome deals to be had out there, but know what you are doing and seek professional guidance.
Though not in all cases the first thing the bank will do is hold a public auction. They will either sell the property to or buy it themselves.
Sometimes there are second and third liens on the bank owned properties. You will need to know which bank is selling the property. You should consult an attorney to perform an title search and be sure that the property is free and clear of any other liens, otherwise the process of buying could be held up for several months.
If the bank doesn't sell at auction, they will sometimes obtain an appraisal and then will either hire a firm that places the listing with a Realtor or deal direct with a Realtor.
I've noticed that many times the bank will list the property for what the last owner owed, so it could be overpriced. Be sure you have a good buyer agent that can show you comparables.
Many times the condition of these properties require much repair. Heating systems froze, water damage, holes in walls, could add up to several thousand dollars. You need to calculate carefully whether or not the property is worth the money you need to make it liveable, and to make sure the repairs are in your budget.
Your lender also may not grant the loan based on property condition.
When you finally find that great deal on a bank owned property, and decide to submit an offer, you need to know what you're up against. Most banks require a detailed pre-approval as well as $1000 with all offers. They can also insist that you obtain a pre-approval from their loan department. The bank also insists that you sign a multi-page addendum which is a very lengthy "As Is" document.
Some banks take up to 30 days to respond to offers. Some banks don't respond at all.
Buying bank owned can be a complex undertaking, but also could be very rewarding for you financially. You should always have a buyers agent if buying bank-owned is your goal. The listing agent represents the bank. You should have someone represent you.
I know that I didn't cover everything. If you have questions, just call me or email me at lorilincoln@kw.com
feel free to contact me
Thank you for viewing my blog
Lori Lincoln
P.S You can also visit my website for some valuable Buyer and Seller Reports. I also have lists of bank-owned properties in your area
http://www.LoriLincolnTeam.com
Serving the needs of Home Buyers and Sellers in The Greater Taunton Area, Fall River, Swansea, Somerset, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Raynham, Berkely, Assonet, Middleboro, Lakeville, Freetown MA
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E. Taunton Location- Very large single family home built in the 1900's, but totally rehabbed in 2001. The property sits on a double lot, has 5-6 bedrooms. 2 baths. Buyer could apply for business zoning with the town. The property also has multi-family potential. Seller is very motivated and will look at ALL offers.
Some minor finish work still needed
East Taunton, MA .Call me at 508-878-0917
Lori Lincoln
Keller Williams Realty
To view this property please visit my website at http://www.LoriLincolnTeam.com
Serving the needs of sellers and buyers in Berkley Ma, Taunton Ma and surrounding Bristol County cities and towns
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Taunton Masachusetts MLS Single Family Report
Total Single Family Homes in Taunton / MLSthat are on The Market- 292
Single Family Taunton Inventory is down since April by 10%.
Sold Single Family homes Taunton MA in the past month
Under Agreement- 21
Sold- 29
It takes an average of 169 Days to sell a single family home in Taunton MA
Taunton MA MLS Multi-Family Report:
Currently 115 Multi family properties in Taunton MA on the market
Under Agreement 3
Sold 5
Average Days on Market 133 in Taunton Masachusetts
According to the National Association of Realtors, expect continued sale prices to continue downward at least until the end of the year. It is possible that prices will stabilize by mid-2008
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Taunton MA Front of House
Shed
Living Room
This home is situated on a Side Street in Taunton MA ( Winthrop Ave) Not to be confused with Winthrop Street. Great for 1st time buyer. 3 Bedroom, partially finished basement in better than average condition.Built in the late 1990's. Floors are laminated and tile. Appliances stay. Subject to Short Sale (call me if you don't know what this means).
I also have access to thousands of Foreclosure listings, Bank Owned Properties in Taunton Massachusetts, Rehoboth MA, Swansea Ma,and Bristol County MA. Email me and I will give you a FREE Report on How to Buy Bank owned properties. lorilincoln@kw.com