Let Us Find Your Home’s Value

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Recently, home values have gone crazy, and many people are curious about what their homes may be worth, whether they are looking to sell or are just curious. How do you find out the value of your home in today’s market?

Home appraisals can be very expensive. If you hired an appraiser, you could spend anywhere from $500 to $1,000 to have someone appraise your property here in the Rochester area. While it is very valuable information, many sellers just want an idea of what their property is worth from an expert without a full-blown appraisal.

This is where your real estate agent can come in. If you contact us, we would be happy to set up a time to evaluate your property. It is very simple; in fact, oftentimes we can do it without seeing all of the details of your home.

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Many sellers just want an idea of what their property is worth from an expert without a full-blown appraisal.

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We can set you up with the information if you send us an email. Or, you can get a computerized value by going to http://www.housevaluesrochester.com/. This uses algorithms to draw data about your home from public tax records, so it's not as accurate as the home evaluation we can do for you for free.

If you would like us to put together an actual home evaluation, please feel free to call or email. I would be happy to speak with you.

4 Secrets to Buying in Our Rochester Market

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If you are planning to buy a home in 2018, there are four secrets that you should know regarding this hot market, which is unlike any other market that we have seen in quite some time.

Properties are coming on and selling very quickly, oftentimes for over the asking price and with multiple offers. This is a great thing for a seller, but if you are a buyer, it can be difficult. So, what are some of the things that you can do to help prepare yourself?

1. Be educated about the market. Work with an agent who understands what is going on in the market and sells homes more than once a month. You want someone who is working with a buyer or seller to purchase or sell property every day.
 
2. There are a lot of properties that sell before they ever hit the market. These are called “pocket listings” or “coming soon listings.” We have an extensive list that we show the sellers we are working with, letting the buyers know, see, and even make offers on the properties prior to them hitting the market.

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Work with an agent who understands what is going on in the market and sells homes more than once a month.

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3. Don’t rely on third-party websites. Lots of buyers that are shopping on Zillow, but you need to understand that there could be homes that are on there that were sold weeks ago. This can cause problems when you decide to get serious about making an offer on a home.

4. Get pre-approved. You have to do this in the current market because sellers will not look at an offer from you if you are not pre-approved. When you shop for a mortgage loan, do not be afraid to look around because the idea that it will hurt your credit score is untrue. You should be shopping around to find the best deal.

If you would like to get started with buying a home in 2018, please contact me by phone or email. I would be happy to help you find your future dream home.  

How to Get Buyers Excited for Your Listing

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Today I want to talk about a newer marketing strategy that’s been making waves in our industry. If you’re listing your home with an agent who isn’t employing this strategy, you could be missing out on a great opportunity.

For years, real estate agents have waited to start marketing listings until they’re live on the market. The problem with this is that homes lose more and more momentum each day they sit on the market. This is true even in a hot market like the one we’re seeing today.

What’s the solution to this dilemma? Instead of waiting until the moment a home hits the market, my team and I have found that it’s more effective to start marketing the property ahead of time. It’s hard to believe more agents out there aren’t leveraging this amazing technique, which we call “Coming Soon” marketing.

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Our exclusive “Coming Soon” marketing program gets homes sold faster and for thousands of dollars more than homes listed without this strategy.

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This strategy gets buyers excited about purchasing your property before it even hits the market. Why wait for your property to go live before you start generating interest?

Think of it this way: Let’s say a new Star Wars movie was coming out tomorrow, but no one knew about the release until the moment it happened. How many people do you think would be lined up to go see it?

Most movie companies spend months hyping up a release. Creating a sense of anticipation generates additional revenue, which is exactly why we use this same strategy when helping sellers list their home. Our exclusive Coming Soon marketing program gets homes sold faster and for thousands of dollars more than homes listed without this strategy.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.