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Old Real Estate Sayings That Are True Today
June 8th, 2009 categories: Home Sellers, Prescott Homeowners
There are a lot of old sayings in the Real Estate business. Some of them are true, some not. Here are five old sayings that are true in any type of Real Estate market.
1. Your First Offer is Your Best Offer. I have sold or been involved with hundreds of Real Estate transactions over the years, and more times than not, the first offer to come in is usually the best offer. When a seller receives an offer on their home, it may be less than expected or desired. After negotiating, Seller and Buyer cannot come to terms, the deal dies and the search for another buyer resumes. More times than not, offers that follow are incrementally less than the first offer, and ultimately the seller wishes they had made the first offer work. Remember, don’t step over dollars to save pennies.
2. Low Ball Offers Don’t Necessarily Get You the Best Price. Extremely low offers can lead to an insulted seller, which typically leads negotiations to nowhere. Most sellers are emotionally attached to their homes and a low offer may be perceived as insulting. I recommend that buyers know the comparable sales prices in the neighborhood and make an offer slightly below that. If the sales prices ends up near market value, everybody wins.
3. Overpricing your home is a huge mistake. This is and always has been the biggest mistake a seller can make. Sellers do not set property values, the market and buyers do. If you over price your home, you run the risk of always being behind the curve, trying to play catch up with price reductions and probably in the end, getting less for your home. If you are serious about selling your home, Price it competitively from the start.
4. It’s Nearly Impossible To Under Price A Home. If a home is truly priced below market value, chances are it will receive multiple offers driving the price back up to market value, maybe even a little higher.
5. It’s important to Offer The Most and Cost The Least. This is the secret to selling your home for top dollar, with the least amount of hassles and in a reasonable time period. I recently met with a client who sold a condo in Michigan, which due to the economy is a difficult place to sell a home. She explained to me that while her condo was on the market, she personally looked at all of the other condos listed for sale in her complex. After previewing her competition, she made sure that her condo was the best and brightest and priced below her competition. Needless to say, her condo sold, while the others are still sitting on the market to this day. She went on to say that since she closed escrow, values have declined further in her former neighborhood.
My business if full of old sayings and rules of thumb. The above are just a few that are heard on a regular basis, especially in today’s market.
If you would like to discuss current market conditions or any Real Estate needs, please call us at 928.778.4492.
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Prescott Real Estate- Copper Canyon Village
December 19th, 2008 categories: Featured Listings, Home Buyers, Prescott Homeowners, Prescott Neighborhoods, Real Estate News
1039 Quicksilver
Built in 2006
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Panoramic mountain views
Open floor plan
Two fireplaces
Hardwood floors
2,328 Sq. Ft.
MLS# 932861
Offered at $599,900
Virtual Tour
Take in the panoramic mountain views from this gorgeous home located in the beautiful Copper Canyon Village subdivision. This newly constructed home overlooks granite boulders and mature Ponderosa Pines. The open floor plan invites you into a great room with two built-ins, a stone fireplace, gorgeous wood floors and soaring ceilings. The kitchen features state of the art stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
The spacious master suite features a separate sitting area, dual fireplace, wet bar and spa like bath. Other features include formal dining, jetted tub, interior fire sprinkler system, landscaped front and rear, walk-in closets, split floor plan, 2×6 construction and a private covered patio.
There is room for an RV garage; which the builder would be available to add on.
Views from 1039 Quick Silver
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Finally, snow in Prescott
December 18th, 2008 categories: Beyond Real Estate, Just For Fun, Prescott Homeowners
Let it snow!
It’s snowing in Prescott, finally.
I took this picture from my back door this morning before leaving the house.
Snow storms in Prescott are fun because there’s not too much work involved with them. We don’t have to dig our cars out from a huge drift, we’re not trapped at home and things don’t stay frozen until March. It’s just enough to enjoy and take in the beauty of it all.
Don’t get me wrong, we have had a few storms where we had to break out the snow shovels, but not too many in recent years. We always hope for a white Christmas, but a white week before Christmas will do.
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A Halloween Tradition
October 28th, 2008 categories: Just For Fun, Prescott Homeowners
Historic Mount Vernon Street is a Halloween tradition in Prescott. Trick-or-treaters started flocking to the beautiful tree lined street nearly 30 years ago, and today Mount Vernon residents can see more than 1,000 costumed kids at their door.
The tradition began at the home of Mary Jane and Al Smith located at the corner of Mount Vernon and Goodwin Street. In the 1970s, they started creating an elaborate wake-themed indoor display with skeletons and coffins. More and more neighbors began joining in and word got around town that Mount Vernon was the place to go
on
October 31st.
For the second year in a row, the Prescott Police Department will close off a large portion of Mount Vernon Street between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Come and Join the fun!
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Prescott Real Estate- It’s Chilly Outside
October 13th, 2008 categories: Prescott Homeowners
Did it get cold all at once, or is it me? I always remember October slowly transitioning from warm to cool to cold. This year it feels like the weather went from warm to cold. The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this year we will experience a colder than average winter. Having said that, it’s time to get your home ready for cold weather.
Prevent Plumbing freezes
I always start my winterizing with plumbing. A broken pipe is not only a huge inconvenience, but can be costly to repair.
1. Disconnect garden hoses from the faucet. Drain the water from the hose if you don’t want the hose to freeze.
2. Insulate exposed plumping pipes. You can purchase foam wrapping for pipes, heat tape also works well.
3. Drain any outside lines that are at risk of freezing
Inspect windows and doors
Inspect for broken seals around windows and doors. Use weather stripping around the inside of the windows to create a tighter seal.
Check your furnace
Turn on the furnace to make sure it’s working properly. Check it before the weather gets really cold!
Call an HVAC professional if your furnace needs inspecting. Cleaning the duct work isn’t a bad idea either.
Change the furnace filters.
Have your heating duct work inspected. According to the U.S Department of energy, a home with central heating can lose up to 60% of its heated air before that air reaches the vents if duct work is not well connected and insulated.
Check your chimney
Have your chimney inspected and swept if needed.
Buy a protective chimney cap with a screen. It keeps birds, rain and anything else you don’t want in your chimney out.
Clean rain gutters
Remove leaves and debris from the rain gutter. Clogged or frozen gutters can cause water to back up and seep into the house.
Make sure your gutters carry water away from the foundation of your home.
Insulate yourself
Another thing you can do that costs very little is add insulation. You should have at lease 12 inches of insulation in the attic.
These tips will help you stay warm and save money on your heating bill.
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Health, Happiness and Prosperity
October 10th, 2008 categories: Just For Fun, Prescott Homeowners
What A Week!
This has been a challenging week. The stock market, the credit crisis, AIG, the election…. Enough!!!!!
Do something fun this weekend.. Watch the baseball playoffs, take your kids to the park, watch a funny movie, just don’t watch the news.
If everything you’re reading or hearing lately seems really negative, here’s some positive food for thought from The Optimist Creed.
- Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
- Think only of the best, work only for the best and expect only the best.Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
- Be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
- Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
Have a great weekend.
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Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo
June 25th, 2008 categories: Just For Fun, Prescott Homeowners, Prescott Nights
Frontier Days Rodeo
In 1888, when Prescott was the capital of the Arizona territory, a group of Prescott businessmen dreamed up a 4th of July cowboy contest featuring the areas best cowboys and ranchers. The cowboys competed for small cash prizes and bragging rights at the local Whiskey Row Saloons. This year Prescott will celebrate the 121st annual Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, and every year the rodeo get bigger and the cowboys get better! This is a great event that the entire family will enjoy.
This year’s dates for the rodeo are June 30th to July 5th.
Rodeo performances are at 7:30 PM nightly, and 1:30 PM July 4th and July 5th.
Frontier Days Events:
Frontier Days Rodeo: June 30th to July 5th. Performances are nightly beginning at 7:30 PM. Afternoon performances at 1:30 on July 4th and 5th.
Get your tickets in advance at RODEO TICKETS
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
840 Rodeo Drive
Prescott, Az. 86305
(928) 445-3103
The Kiwanis Kiddie Parade: July 4th at 8:30 AM at Cortez and Goodwin Street
Colorful little cowboys, cowgirls and costumed pets too! Last year, there were 400 entrants. Bring the family.
The Frontier Days Parade: July 5th at 9:00 AM at the Courthouse Plaza
This year there will be more than than 200 entries including the Rodeo Royalty Court, floats, church and civic groups and High School Marching Bands.
The Prescott Frontier Days Fine Arts and Crafts show: July 4th - 6th at the Courthouse Plaza.
The World’s Oldest Rodeo will be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame on July 12th, 2008. Prescott Frontier Days has extensive history. To learn more, click Frontier Days History
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When It Rains, It Pours
June 23rd, 2008 categories: Just For Fun, Prescott Homeowners
When it rains in Prescott, it can really pour.
Prescott is the only place I know of where it can rain in your front yard, but not the back. I’ve always thought that the weather service should have two or three locations that measures Prescott rainfall totals because it can vary so dramatically from one end of town to the other.
Currently, rainfall totals for Prescott are measured at the Prescott Airport located at Hwy 89 and Willow Creek Road.
If you are one of those people who are interested in rainfall totals for your neighborhood, here’s an interesting web site; RainLog.org
You can become a member and log rainfall totals for your specific neighborhood, or simply check in and see how much rain has fallen in the Prescott area.
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Foreclosure Crisis: Do Not Leave Your Pets Behind
June 16th, 2008 categories: Prescott Homeowners
As more and more homeowners face foreclosure, many pets are becoming victims of the housing crisis as well. Across the nation, dogs and cats are arriving at shelters in record numbers as their owners move to rentals that do not accept pets, or relatives that do not welcome pets. In some cases, people are leaving animals behind in homes they are abandoning.
No one likes to think of leaving their pet in a shelter, but it’s far more humane than merely abandoning them. If keeping your pet is absolutely not an option, plan ahead. Find a “no kill” shelter that will foster your pet until a new home is found.
Click on the links below for information on pet adoption agencies in the Prescott area.
United Animal Friends
Miss Kitty’s Cat House
Yavapai Humane Society
Abandoning your pet should NEVER be an option.
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Protecting Your Prescott Home From Wildfires
June 11th, 2008 categories: Home Sellers, Prescott Homeowners
With summer lightning storms and high temperatures quickly approaching, it’s important to be sure your home has adequate defensible space in case of a wildfire.
Countless wildfires and forest fires happen every year in the United States, with peak season running from April through October. Annually, wildfires claim hundreds of thousands of acres, resulting in the evacuation of millions of people. Thousands of homes go up in flames, causing damage estimated in the billions.
Wildfire will find the weakest link in the defence measures you have taken on your property. The primary determinants of a home’s ability to survive a wildfire are its roofing materials and the quality of the defensible space around it. Every small step you take will make a difference and determine whether or not your home will survive a wild fire.
Here are some steps to take to create defensible space around your home:
1. Remove excess vegetation, thin trees and shrubs within the defensible space.
2. Be sure your roof and gutters are clean from leaves and pine needles.
3. Trim branches that hang over the roof. Be sure all branches are clear of the chimney.
4. Chimney screen must be in good condition.
5. Grass and weeds must me kept mowed to a low height.
6. Attach garden hoses to all of your outdoor hose bids.
7. Wood should be piled away from the house, out of the defensible space.
8. Remove all leaves, grass and debris from underneath trees to prevent the fire from spreading to the tops of trees.
9. Replace large shrubs with smaller shrubbery or succulents.
10. If your roof is not made of fire retardant materials, consider replacing it with one that is.
For more information on creating defensible space, click here: defensible space
We have been very fortunate in Prescott in regards to wildfires. The last wildfire Prescott experienced was the “Indian Fire” which started on May 15, 2002. It was the most significant fire in Prescott over 100 years. 5 homes were destroyed along with 1365 acres of vegetation. Due to the USFS fuel reduction, quick coordinated initial attack by the USFS, Prescott Fire Department, Central Yavapai Fire District, and the cooperation of the Prescott Police Department, Yavapai County Sheriff’s office and Yavapai Division of Emergency Management and numerous volunteers the fire was contained in five days. Let’s be fire wise and keep our community safe.
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