sell a home in ohio: Security System Benefits - 06/22/08 07:54 AM

Other than the obvious peace of mind, security systems offer an additional benefit. They actually lower your home owner's insurance! I have ADT and I believe the outside security system signs alone are a theft deterant. Do you have a security system, why or why not?

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sell a home in ohio: 8 Open House Tips - 06/22/08 07:45 AM

Advertise in your daily newspaper. Write colorful, descriptive ads and place them in picture classifieds or open house directories. Set out Open House directional signs. Remove all vehicles from the driveway. Open all the drapes, blinds and window coverings -- let in that light! Read this article for more home staging tips. Turn on every light in the house. Turn on soft music. Have available four-color flyers filled with photos, financing options with monthly mortgage payment information, and a Comparative Market Analysis. And finally, ask for feedback! Christina Asad Cavins, REALTOR
2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top Agent
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sell a home in ohio: No Cost Home Staging Tips - 06/22/08 07:24 AM
Declutter! Remove rugs and collectibles from every room. Get rid of everything on the kitchen counters, including appliances. Remove as much as you can from closets. Scrub floors, walls, and windows. Pay special attention to the microwave, oven, and refrigerator. Focus on the feature rooms, the living, dining, and master bedrooms. Additional bedrooms are best left empty or minimally furnished. Arrange the furniture to show off each room's best features. Set the dining-room table with napkins, plates, and flatware. When showing the house, turn on soft music. Don't light candles since buyers may be allergic to the scent, and also may … (8 comments)

sell a home in ohio: Does Your Client Remember You? - 06/22/08 05:01 AM
 

What do you do to remind your client that you exist? I email my 500+ contact database a monthly newsletter, I send eCards on holidays, I mail postcards to everyone twice a year, I call my past clients twice a year, and I send a Xmas card. What do you do to make sure your client remembers you and increase referrals?
Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top AgentChristina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com www.teamedwards.infomobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082  fax 937-433-3561 Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation
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sell a home in ohio: Your Summer Home Garden - 06/19/08 06:33 PM
I have a black thumb, not a green thumb. Everything I plant in my home garden usually dies, so I can use all the tips I get! I thought I'd share the garden advice I received in the real estate office today from two fellow Realtors. Apparently, slugs and snails cannot tolerate caffeine. Spraying coffee on your home garden repels these pests. Use the coffee in moderation to avoid harming your plants though!

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sell a home in ohio: The FSBO Garage Sale Effect - 06/19/08 09:17 AM

Statistically, Realtors sell homes for more money in less time than a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). How much more? Well, my agency's average sale price to list price is 98% and we sell homes in an average of 78 days. That's very quick considering we have the least days on the market of ALL the agencies in the Dayton area. It is reported that the average home sold by owner sells for 90% of asking price. If those home owners hired a Realtor and paid a 7% commission then they would still pocket 1 - 3% more money versus selling … (5 comments)

sell a home in ohio: JUST LISTED - For Sale OR Lease, Near UD, Wright St, and WPAFB - 06/19/08 08:05 AM
2934 Revere Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
South Belmont / Patterson Park Area
For Sale $117,775   For Lease $1150/month
This beautiful 1.5 story cape cod home has so much to offer! This home features 3 - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new windows, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, beautiful dining room with chair rail, remodeled kitchen, spacious bedrooms, 2 walk-in closets in owner's suite, full dry basement, large backyard with patio, and 1 car attached garage! You have to see this home to believe the beauty of it! For Sale or Lease, call/text Christina Asad Edwards 937-205-4741 or 937-573-0082 to see the stunning hardwood floors … (0 comments)

sell a home in ohio: Featured Listings - 06/18/08 07:41 AM


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sell a home in ohio: Rental Market EXPLOSION! - 06/18/08 07:36 AM
I've noticed in the Southwest Ohio area that there are a gazillon renters! I'm shocked because interest rates are so low right now, and it is a GREAT time to buy! What is the rental market like in your area? One of the 11 properties I have listed right now in Kettering, Ohio (a suburb of Dayton) is for sale or lease. I've received 10 times more phone calls, text messages, and emails on that one property than any other listing. I heard the rental market was really good, but I didn't know it was that good! My husband and I own … (2 comments)

sell a home in ohio: Jamestown Open House - 06/18/08 07:21 AM
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sell a home in ohio: Beavercreek Open House - 06/18/08 07:10 AM
Sunday, June 29th 2-4pm


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sell a home in ohio: You Missed It?!? - 06/18/08 06:59 AM
The First Annual Art Affair was held at The Greene in Beavercreek on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th. It featured over 50 local and nationwide exhibitors selling original and one of a kind fine art and fine crafts such as porcelain and stoneware pottery, silver, gold and beaded jewelry, watercolor art, furniture, sculptures, garden art, oil painting, photography, contemporary art, metal sculpture, chimes, raku pottery, woodturned vases and bowls, and original handbags and clothing. I've attached photos for those of you who missed it. I know my puppy and I enjoyed it!
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sell a home in ohio: How Do You Handle Your Business Finances? - 06/17/08 09:29 AM
We don't have steady salaries as Realtors. In fact, our salaries are SO unsteady that we went from 3,000 Realtors in the Dayton, Ohio area to 2,500 Realtors this year. So how do you manage your business expenses?
Track your expenses. Keep a detailed log of everything you spend for a month or so to see where your money goes. Quickbooks is an excellent tool to help you keep track.
Anticipate your income and work backwards. If you want to make $50,000 this year based on what you think you need to live on, then figure out how many closings you need … (4 comments)

sell a home in ohio: Which Social Networking Sites Do You Belong To? - 06/17/08 09:13 AM
With 87% of homebuyers today finding their homes online, it is important to have an internet presence as a Realtor. I often meet home buyers and sellers online through social networking sites. Just to name a few, I belong to:
Blogster MySpace Facebook Twitter LinkedIn del.icio.us Digg Jaiku Ma.gnolia Pownce Stumble Upon Upcoming Yelp YouTube Multiply Trulia Zillow Christina Asad Edwards, REALTOR2006 & 2007 Sales Masters Top AgentChristina.AsadEdwards@RealLiving.com www.teamedwards.infomobile or text 937-205-4741 office 937-573-0082  Real Living Realty - #1 in OHIO!Realty, Mortgage, Title, Relocation

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sell a home in ohio: Social Networking - 06/15/08 06:03 AM
It is reported that 87% of home buyers today find their homes online AND 80% of home buyers are Gen X and Gen Y. What are you doing to capture these buyers and help your sellers get their homes SOLD? I personally have a MySpace, Facebook, and FriendFeed account, as well as over 20 other social networking accounts online. I've met clients through these tools. I also utilize the latest technology, such as text messaging.
How are you using social networking in your business, or did a Realtor sell your home using these tools?

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sell a home in ohio: What Sells a Home? - 06/15/08 05:55 AM
Everyone knows kitchens and baths sell homes, but is it also price? Marketing? Advertising, and what type? Social networking i.e. Active Rain? Utilizing technology such as text messaging? Branding? Open Houses? Listing in the MLS? The truth is, I don't know. But what if you chose a Realtor that DIDN'T do all those things?
What do you think sells a home?

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sell a home in ohio: Happy Father's Day - 06/15/08 05:47 AM
Happy Father's Day to all the Active Rainers and blog readers! I hope your day is filled with fun and food! We're hosting a cookout at our nest to celebrate Father's Day. What are your plans? Please share!

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sell a home in ohio: Furniture Redesign Defined - 06/15/08 05:15 AM

Sometimes the most successful decorating approach for your home is to juggle around what you already own versus buying more furniture and accessories. This strategy is called "redesign".
Who can benefit from furniture redesign?
Those who want a home design change Those who have great furniture pieces but don't know how to use them Those who have problem rooms (bad layout, lack of space, etc.) Just because a room is square-foot challenged doesn't mean it can't be your favorite room! To redesign a small space make good furniture choices, use smart lighting, and have lots of bookcases.
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sell a home in ohio: Why You Should Embrace $3.99 Gasoline - 06/11/08 08:11 AM

If gas were cheap, there would be no incentive to change. No one would focus on conservation. Currently, hybrid vehicles are so hot that the auto industry can't produce enough to satisfy demand. Let's face it, the price of gas will probably continue to climb and the only solution is to quit relying on oil. Oil isn't the only natural resource the nation has focused on lately. There is a movement to go green with household products and green building materials. I am using energy efficient and earth friendly products in my home, who else is embracing the change?
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sell a home in ohio: Economy Booster - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - 06/09/08 01:15 PM
We will be experiencing a definite economy booster in the Southwest Ohio area. As a result of the nation's military base realignment and closure decisions made 3 years ago, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will gain about 1,100 jobs by 2011. There will be new positions, but more importantly, an aging, highly experienced workforce will need to be replaced. Available jobs will include behavioral scientists, electrical engineers, business management and general contractors. Wright Patt has begun moving employees to the area and hiring more employees. If you know anyone base related thinking of buying or selling a home, please contact me today! My … (20 comments)

 
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