Remember the old market from just about a year and a half ago? You could take your time and pretty well be able to go back and see a house two, sometimes three times. Things were difficult, and homes were not moving that fast. Lots of changed in a short amount of time and today in June of 2013 things have gotten back to where we were before the market went down. In some cases, it is great, very brisk, and selling like lightning. For which I am very grateful.  The reason it is getting harder to find that home now is the fact that the luxury of time is not a variable anymore. If a home comes on the market that meets your needs you have to be ready to go look at it when I give you a call. I have had a bunch of buyers that dragged their feet and as a result lost beautiful homes.  If you nee... 06/19/2013

William Shakespeare once said that all the World is a stage; well, it can be in Waukesha County Real Estate as well. Everyone plays a part, big and small. Convincing or not so convincing. Walk on roles, well rehearsed roles, and some are pretty are acts to follow. I have been a musician for most of my life and it used to just get to me when someone was on before you and they were so good that the others around you look at you and you just shake your head because people really were that good. They were a tough act to follow. In contrast a well trained and talented Waukesha County Real estate agent is not necessarily an act but perhaps moving art. I have seen real estate agents in Waukesha County that are truly magnificent at what they do. They are problem solvers, idea people, and they g... 04/20/2013

Home Inspection Importance of Inspection As a home buyer in Waukesha County Real Estate, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don't take for granted what you see and what the seller or the listing agent tells you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new one. An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert look closely at the property you are considering purchasing and getting both an oral and written opinion as to its condition. Beforehand, make sure the report will be done by a professional organization, such as a local trade organization or a national trade organization such as ASHI (American Society of Home Inspection). Not only should you never skip an inspection, but also you should go along with ... 04/04/2013

Finding a Waukesha County Real estate Agent. Recently someone asked me for a link to a series I wrote a bit ago about Finding a Waukesha County Real estate agent. So I thought I would publish it again so it may help a few people if possible. If you are in need of finding a Waukesha County real estate agent you may find any of, if not all of the following six articles very helpful in selecting one. I would always welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions whether you are buying a home in Waukesha County, selling a home in Waukesha County, or have any questions about the homes for sale in Waukesha County. The last thing I want you do do is get caught up in the real estate maze and I am here to help you with whatever I can.   Please visit our previous post which the topic was ... 07/30/2012

Often buying or selling Waukesha County Real estate is a daunting task. The bed of roses that are pictured along the bright path of success are distorted soon with the bumpy road of real estate obstacles with the fork put right in the middle of the road. What to do? Make sure your game plan is effective and be sure to have a contingency plan in place just in case the first plan of action has you looking for detours. I often think that many road blocks can be avoided if only someone one of the Waukesha County Real estate agents working with them that knows how to maneuver around these pitfalls and use a clear path to a successful closing. Have questions or need some help in buying or selling Waukesha County Real Estate? Why not put me in the drivers seat and get you to where you are goin... 03/01/2012

Let's face it; sometimes we have people telling us what to do, what to think, what to say, and after a while it is enough to take someone down. Seems these days everyone has an objection or angle to get the WIFM (whats in it for me) philosiphy filled. It's enough to want to just run and hide or better yet just swat the darn people. Have you ever noticed that the great risk takers get great rewards? No wonder the same people that are always trying to talk us out of doing the things we know will set us out in front are the same people that are doing the talking. Seriously, doing the talking and not taking the action or initiative to make things happen. In Waukesha County Real estate and as one of the Waukesha county Real estate agents I learned along time ago to think out of box, take a s... 03/01/2012

If you are in need of finding a Waukesha County real estate agent you may find any of, if not all of the following six articles very helpful in selecting one. I would always welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions whether you are buying a home in Waukesha County, selling a home in Waukesha County, or have any questions about the homes for sale in Waukesha County. The last thing I want you do do is get caught up in the real estate maze and I am here to help you with whatever I can. Please visit our previous post which the topic was  Tom Braatz, How do I find the right real estate agent in Waukesha County? Series (#1 of 6) is finding the right Waukesha County real estate agent to list your home. The next part of our series  "Tom Braatz, How do I find the right real estate ... 02/29/2012