"Life's Too Short To Rent!"
I was born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana and have lived here all my life. I love this community and know this town like few people do, and I can help you solve all your real estate and housing needs!
I have been a local musician for many years, a restaurant manager on top of that, and I've helped an internet-based company named Virtualclips.com get off the ground. Through determination and effort I have gained enormous experience in working with a wide range of people, cultivated my communication skills, and ensured that I can provide excellent service to anyone who wants my assistance.
When my wife Amanda and my brand new daughter Ramona began looking for a new home for ourselves, we found that the real estate market in Bloomington was an exciting and invigorating challenge. Indeed, things went so well that after such a wonderful experience I knew I had found my calling, AND IT WAS REAL ESTATE!
You and I both know great service when we see it in action, and it is my goal to deliver exactly that to every person I meet. I believe that hard work and creative solutions result in satisfaction every time.
•· WANTING TO SEE WHAT HOMES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW?
If you're thinking about buying a home and need to know how to get started, let me get you signed up for the Bloomington Multiple Listing Service at Homefinder.org. It takes a licensed realtor can get you a username and password to log onto the website for the expanded search options, so don't delay! Afterwards, we can talk about what it is you're looking for and get you that much closer to moving in to your new home. There'll be decisions about location, affordability, financing, insurance, and of course all the amenities you're looking for, along with many other details. I'm just a phone call or an email away, so let me help you with all of these decisions!
•· WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO BUY A HOME?
Just like there is a foundation to a house, the foundation to your future home purchase is a financial one. After all, until you know how much you can afford, how do you know what homes are suitable for you? I am knowledgeable and experienced with home financing and I know many mortgage companies that will be able to get you a great deal. I will review the mortgage details and explain them to make sure you're being treated fairly, and make sure everything gets done right the first time. Don't you want somebody in your corner? Of course you do! Call me today!
•· WHAT NEIGHBORHOODS ARE SUITABLE FOR YOU?
The Homefinder website lists over 400 different neighborhoods and subdivisions. Which ones are ideal for you, located near the parks and schools you're interested in? With the price of gasoline these days which ones are close to your workplace? Which neighborhoods are good investments with your home purchase? Which subdivisions have good reputations for top-notch construction? I can help you with all of these questions!
•· CAN YOU SHOW ANY HOUSE LISTED IN THE HOMEFINDER WEBSITE?
In a word, YES! I can also research nearby properties that are currently for sale or have sold in the past to get a better idea of the value for a property, explain information on the Homefinder listing sheet, research repairs and improvements you could make to any property, and I can show and sell property in Monroe, Brown, Greene, Morgan, and Lawrence County! Don't delay, call me today!
•· HOW DO I USE THE HOMEFINDER WEBSITE?
You can choose from a wide variety of parameters ranging from price to location to size, and more! I will help train you in this and any other areas to help you be as efficient as possible when using www.homefinder.org, and of course I will be searching and sending you properties on a regular basis.
•· NEEDING TO KNOW WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH RIGHT NOW?
If you're thinking about selling your home, I'd be glad to provide you with a free Comparative Market Analysis and discuss how to market your home, in order to ensure that this stressful time can go as smoothly as possible. We will be dealing with the supply of similar homes, condition of your property, the timing of the possession, and many other questions that I will present to you in an orderly and organized fashion so that you can rest easy knowing that your biggest financial investment will be protected.
•· WHY USE CENTURY 21 TO SELL MY HOME?
What is going to sell your home quickly and for the most money? There are several factors that decide this, but one of them is: EXPOSURE! The more eyes see the information about your property, the more likely the future buyer will be one of them! Let a global real estate company do the marketing for you, with massive website coverage, local advertising, and a host of professionals just waiting to make this difficult passage a breeze for you!
In addition to exposure, Century 21 offers many exciting tools at our command, including Voice Pad, Centralized Showing Service, Virtual Tours, and many more that I would love to tell you about! Call me today!
•· WHAT ARE THE MOST VALUEABLE IMPROVEMENTS I CAN MAKE TO MY PROPERTY?
You need to have curb appeal and a property in great condition to increase your profit and to speed up the time your house spends on the market. What items should you focus on first? What do potential buyers see and think when they tour your home? My experience and knowledge will be put do good use when I review these important matters with you before we list your home, and my Weekly Activity Report will keep us up-to-date as the selling season proceeds!
•· WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO SELL MY HOME?
That one's easy! You need to figure out where you're going to live when you sell your house! With their global reach, Century 21 specializes in relocation services and I can refer you to an agent almost anywhere who can take care of you with skill and tact. After that decision is made, then we research the timing of your move and moving your belongings, the details of the closing and when the buyers will take possession, and only then do we address the marketing of your home.
•· FOR SALE BY OWNERS?
You see the signs when driving by and you ask yourself: is this right for me? If you're a buyer, let me make the phone call and preview the home to see if it is right for you! If you're the seller, let me help you with the price and the marketing at no obligation!
Let me tell you a true story: A client of mine decided to make an offer on a For Sale By Owner property. We gave them full price and the sellers quickly got another full price offer as a backup. What the sellers didn't realize was that THEY HAD UNDERPRICED THEIR HOME! If they had used a realtor, they would have marketed their home for the right price, paid the realtor for his work, and still made more money then if they had done it themselves! While my client was happy with their mistake, don't let this happen to you! Call me today!
So whether you're buying or selling, call me today on my cell phone at 812-340-0173 or email me at jbarge@homefinder.org and I will be glad to discuss any real estate questions you might have!
John Barge
