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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
But THEY'D NEVER do THAT! You mean, LIE?! After listing a flip, the seller relayed a week later that he had a long-term lease agreement and wanted to take it off the market. It was cancelled and the next day, was back up on-line with another local agent. If there is one thing that is intolerable, it is deceit from the people in which conducting business. Be truthful, I can take that route, but out-and-out deceit is not a road in which I agree to travel. It gets no traction.  And then there's the story of an agent who took a referral, closed and recorded, then decided to forgo paying the agent, who trusted her to do the right thing. What a despicable thing to do to a fellow professional! The referring agent had to prove the case, so it became quite an emotional journey. An attorney was h...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
All Talk And No Trousers Agents who are up front will get my attention over those who, as my dad would describe as someone who, "Pussy Foots Around." My mother, however, would say that, "The mouth overruns abilities." <<< (much nicer version). When listing properties, we've all heard the promise of, "There's an offer coming." especially by some who get ahead of themselves. They speak out before buyers have actually made a decision to move forward to sign documents.  We often hear... • "We have a buyer who's interested in making an offer on your listing."• "I'm hearing there may be some interest in your property."• "I have a buyer who's ready to make a strong offer on your listing."• "I've been getting a lot of inquiries about your property, it won't be on the market for long."• "I've al...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
A High Desert Love Affair in 5️⃣3️⃣ WordsThis month’s ActiveRain challenge brought about so many ideas to think about. At first, I thought perhaps to write it about my real estate career, then thought maybe I’d write it about our kids or those amazing grands and then realized that my relationship with Michael is everlasting and so special.  Donning the creative writing cap, the 53 words came quickly, turning into over a hundred or more, then I had to take it down several times because the words were plentiful. Every day revolves around the life we built together here in the southern Utah area. Going strong since 1998 with future plans. Here is the result: Beneath the vast, star-studded skies of Southern Utah, a love story unfolds as lively and untamed as the wild west of yesteryear. Fin...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Villa Highlands at Little Valley Townhome For Sale St. George Utah 84790  This spacious townhome, offers exceptional living with 2,185 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage in a secluded neighborhood with close access to the St. George Municipal Airport and St. George Regional Medical Center.  Boasting a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, white cabinets. Flat screen tv on the wall to follow recipes on a favorite cooking channel or catch the latest scores while seated at the counter, enjoying a snack.  Laundry room on main floor, primary ensuite just off the living room with separate tub and glass-enclosed shower. Home office plus hangout area or playroom downstairs, plantation shutters, shelves for extra storage in garage.  This property c...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
AR Etiquette: Don't 💩 On Another Member's Post Snarky comments by members are best left to other social media platforms, where it's a readily accepted practice. Authors here, who take the time to write about subjects they enjoy or to educate fellow members with industry information or create fun-filled posts, rarely expect the negativity. Granted, some members only grind out posts designed to get the consumers attention, not wanting to build relationships here in the Rain. Their blog is completely customer facing, many turn off commenting altogether. The beauty of this forum is the diversity and wide range of professionals. But if you're...Looking to get a comment removed because you enjoy 'disagreeing' especially in lighthearted blogs? That wish can be granted, especially when taking t...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: There's Gnome Place Like Home! Plump peppers, a most colorful sight, Picked with care, a gardener’s delight.  Bright ripened tomatoes, hanging high, Tasting a sweet, cherry orb as I pass by.  Prickly cucumbers that offer sweet meat, A summer’s late harvest is now complete.  Good golly, I must say,Let’s eat without delay! Happy Labor Day all, we are picking and grinning at home in Nerdin Gardens while enjoying the fruits of our efforts!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
August RPR Challenge - Why, Yes It Is! As much as I tried to make this post a positive one in totality, about the RPR program, it fell short of expectations. Could be because Utah is a non-disclosure state and there are gaps in information that is supposed to be deemed reliable. This month’s challenge is exactly that, a challenge! After plugging in the address of a listing that will go live in a week, the suggested price point was well over and above any recent sales in that particular neighborhood. That was a concern.  Also, for some reason the square footage was off by 1000 square feet, (County records must be incorrect). I was able to submit the true measurements and yet, the market value was still particularly high, by about $200,000. (?) The graphics and details are excellent and s...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Labor Day Weekend: Stay Safe & Keep Your Cool This 3-day weekend is a time for celebrating and enjoying  the fruits of hard work all year long. In order to ensure a wonderful vacation away from home, take the time to think ahead, plus tell at least one person of trust about your plans. Be specific about location(s). Some Tips for a Fun-filled Experience:Heading Out to an Event?Unless you like traffic jams, map out prior to leaving for a fun destination. Planning allows extra time for travel and stops. Obey traffic laws and upon arrival, if consuming alcohol, call an Uber to pick up and deliver the goods! Going On Vacation?Lock up valuables, set alarm and avoid announcing the trip on social media. Gush about it after getting home! Look up some fun venues and closely supervise children (i...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Running a Factually Accurate Business? Prove it. Every day, on the MLS, I read fairy tale descriptions on residential properties for sale that seem to come from an AI app or unrealistic declarations made on the sellers behalf. Stating facts about a property will never get an agent in trouble but making statements that seem 'too good to be true', can.  I say, "Just the facts", like Sargent Friday once did on Dragnet, a television series, of long ago (I'm dating myself here)! His no nonsense approach was very effective and far from heresay. Same should go for all real estate practices. Seller motivated? Prove it. So many times I see the SELLER MOTIVATED TO SELL!!! MAKE ANY OFFER!!! SELLER WANTS IT SOLD!!! Only to find out that none of that is true. This nonsense needs to stop, seriously! ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Entrada at Snow Canyon Home for $699K | St. George, UT 84770 Buyers can't get mad at this price, especially in a 24-hour gated community, with an 18-hole, private golf course setting plus resort-style amenities at every turn!   Well-maintained, Entrada home sits on a corner lot, has an open floorplan, well appointed kitchen with huge granite center island, built-in gas range and hood, walk in pantry plus lots of storage. Room for 2 cars in the attached garage, workbench, more storage. Relax on the private, covered patio area, taking in the red mountain views and natural, surrounding landscape. Gated community with 3 pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, clubhouse with restaurant, private golf course, trails and more, awaiting your enjoyment.   Ahhhhhh...Red Mountain views! Upgraded f...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
People First! The Rest Follows. Industry professionals can agree that the business side of real estate is unpredictable. A property that was thought to have exceptional marketability can be the exact opposite when some factors come into play such as, location, condition, HOA fees and market conditions. Jumping through hoops for unrealistic people is not part of my professional business model plus there's a fine line and expected balancing act when tending properly to client needs.   Success often depends on the promise to perform, a strong work ethic along with a trusted group of like-minded people moving along in unified effort. Long-term real estate professionals lead the way, guiding a home purchase and home owners toward SOLD! Outcomes rely on motivation, negotiation and experience....
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
It's National Banana Split Day! Typically, a banana split has the following ingredients: Three flavors of ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts and bananas of course! The sky is the limit with this amazing, decadent dessert! Create your own at home or go to your favorite ice cream shop. No matter how you choose to celebrate, enjoy this delicious and fun holiday! Thnking about you on this day, Anna "Banana" Kruchten!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: Nature's Reservoirs Did you know that green, red, orange peppers aka bell peppers are small, water storage tanks? Quite often, during growing season and I cut the tops off, then stuff them with Philly cheesesteak ingredients or a hamburger mixture, parmesan cheese and chunky tomato sauce-based filling.  The peppers are pretty much watertight while growing, absorbing water up through its roots in Nerdin Gardens. I’m thinking that it’s a pretty good sustainable mechanism to collect and store water, just in case they're deprived for any amount of time. It’s like a built-in survival system.  You could say it's a 'use some now, save more for later' type use.  I am in awe about how nature continuously produces, survives and flourishes. If only humans would or could emulate the...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
A Mixed Can of Beans In an ideal world, there are a few good reasons to list a residential, tenant occupied property. One might appreciate the income garnered monthly, with no break in succession, month-to-month, during the sales process. It can also promote a higher market value and of course, that's attractive to most serious investors looking to purchase. On the down side, not every buyer wants to wait out an existing lease. Tenants can refuse to show because it becomes inconvenient for them, resulting in less interest and a lower offer could result, if the buyer overlooks the tenant's restrictions. Of course, more days on market can occur because of onset challenges. But what happens when a tenant suddenly becomes a shut-in, refusing all showings? In many states, owners may not ente...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
A Wishful Willie A boy named Willie was born into a well-to-do family, as an only child, he was cared for by both parents. Though he was often lavished with affectionate hugs and sweet kisses from the mother, he yearned for far more attention from his father and to hear the words, "I love you." He wore brand name clothes for the school year, lived in a beautiful home with his own bedroom, food on the table, never going without a day in his life. Instead of being appreciative of what was before him, he wanted more, especially the three words, "I love you" spoken from his father’s lips.  Eventually, he grew up and moved into the university dorms, graduated at the top of his class, found a wonderful job, created a good life for himself. Finally settling down, Willie married the woman of hi...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
It’s Magleby’s Chocolate Cake or Nothing!  A past client referred me once again to another potential home buyer looking in the southern Utah area. As a way of showing appreciation and giving thanks, I found a mock recipe online and one day, bought the ingredients, proceeded to put them together to bake her a Magleby's chocolate cake. It took me several hours plus a second attempt at the frosting, because the first batch came out lumpy. I was so excited to hand over the goods then asked her for an honest evaluation. She was very honest, saying it didn’t quite pass the taste test for the favored Magleby's chocolate cake. Not to be deterred, I called the closest restaurant - 3.5 hours away and soon realized it was quite costly to deliver one cake, upwards of $200 plus the price of the cake...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Having BIG Feelings? In business, it’s important to avoid ratcheting up during trying times. Turmoil can get in the way of achieving goals for clients, so it’s important to tamp down emotions, redirect and use control. Otherwise, it's an injustice to buyers and sellers. Everyone else involved in a transaction can also be pulled in. Anger, resentment, and flippancy will get you nowhere. Before picking up the phone and calling someone to give them a what-for or texting a rant-filled response or emailing a caustic diatribe, think once, twice, proceed to write it down and move on. Some things are better left unsaid, undone. In a moments notice, a personal or business relationship can be destroyed if BIG FEELINGS get in the way!
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Pro Bono? No Bro! Funny story about a property seller who agreed with list terms and conditions and then signed paperwork. Once under contract, he began to complain about agent compensation. To his wife. To the children. To the mailman. To his neighbors. To anyone he could hold an audience with, whether or not they agreed. Once at closing, he let loose on the receptionist. To another couple who sat in the lobby. He was extremely verbal about how real estate agents do nothing but yet garner a lot of money for their services. He finally signed all docs and then moved on to the attorney, starting up again, recycling the same, angry diatribe. Come to find out the person who represented him well as the listing agent on the property during the transaction was his brother! At any time, the sel...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Entrada Golf Club Custom Home For Sale | St. George Utah 84770   This custom home is especially destined for avid golfers but can be used for overflow when you have company or for your grown children or the in-laws. The first PGA sanctioned tournament will also be played just down the road.   Tickets to be part of the gallery are on sale now!   On corner lot with 2,190 square feet of living space is offered at an attractive, new price of $719,000 with 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths. A two-car garage has storage galore, plenty of room for those golf clubs plus a workspace for tinkerers.   Ahhhhhh...Red Mountain views! Upgraded finishes in soothing earth tones throughout home, including: a chef's kitchen, chunky granite countertops with huge center island, modern, clean lines looking into ...
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By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, The best agent in Southern Utah!
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Secure It Like It's Yours -Or- It Could Get Ruff!In a day's time, a local Board office can be inundated with concerns and complaints about a perceived lack of respect within their Association.  Complaints deal specifically with showing listed properties and the failure to properly secure them before leaving the premises.   A few things to consider:Check the SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS prior to visiting a property.If you are meeting another agent at the property, communicate your estimated time of arrival, especially if it has changed from the original agreed upon meeting time. DO NOT “loan” or share your Supra lockbox key.  This violates both the terms of your lease agreement and the boards policy governing lockboxes.  Violation of these agreements creates significant liability for you as a li...
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