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EXIT PRO REALTY EXPANDS TO BELLA VISTA
Posted by Jana Robison on February 21st, 2010
Bella Vista Branch Office
Exit Pro Realty is proud to announce the opening of our Bella Vista Branch. Our office is located on the South side of Bella Vista on the Frontage road across the highway from Lowes.
Bella Vista is a chic, sleek, hot and energized community designed especially for homebuyers who crave an urban lifestyle near shopping centers and freeways while still being just minutes away from the breath taking country side.
Home shoppers this community is one of the best in Northwest Arkansas. Country Clubs, golf courses, swimming pools, lakes, tennis, hiking trails and much more. With all this you need an agent who lives and knows Bella Vista.
Come by or call one of our specialist today to visit homes in eclectic Bella Vista neighborhoods! Whether you are looking for chic and modern home designs or the serenity of relaxation it can all be found in Bella Vista.
EXIT Pro Realty’s success and unprecidented growth is directly attributed to the unmatched agent training, attention to the needs of our clients, unique beneifts for our agents and fantastic technology! Call today 479-245-7777 or visit us at 13020 Frontage Rd.
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Selling Your Home? 5 Easy Must Do Tips
Posted by Jana Robison on February 20th, 2010
Selling Northwest Arkansas
Are you thinking of selling your home? Or is your home already on the market and your just not getting the feedback you desire? In Northwest Arkansas we have a great source in Donna Schoby, Ready, Set, Stage, who has given us five great tips on things you can do when selling your home to give it the edge.
How many times has this happened to you while having your home listed? Your home shows and the feedback is not negative the new prospective buyers didn’t not like your house but there was just something……..
It’s hard for most people to visualize anything other than what they see when viewing homes, so if you have a room that serves several purposes (i.e. a home office/exercise room or a guestroom/playroom, pick one purpose, and stick with it when staging your home.
Confused Rooms = Confused Buyers
It’s hard for most people to visualize anything other than what they see when viewing homes, so if you have a room that serves several purposes (i.e. a home office/exercise room or a guestroom/playroom, pick one purpose, and stick with it when staging your home.
Things To Do:
• Keep in mind that master bedrooms are for sleeping and relaxing, not for ironing, exercising, or gift wrapping. Make sure your master shows the potential buyer this will be a great place to unwind and relax.
• Remember that the dining room is one of the first rooms the buyers will see. Be sure to stage it as only a dining room, and not a craft area, study or catch all for toys and homework papers.
• Remember that the garage’s primary purpose is for parking cars. Empty the garage as best you can and show that at least one car can be parked in there.
• If you have a large space that has different purposes (i.e. a game room that serves as a play area for kids and a scrapbooking area for mom, set up clear zones to delineate the t.v. viewing area, the craft area, the game playing area, etc.
If you would like for Donna to come out for a one on one with you give her a call today Donna Schoby
Ready, Set, Stage! 479-236-6784 
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Sell Now? But….but…
Posted by June | Micky | Valerie on February 18th, 2010
I thought this was a very good article from the National Association of Realtors that addresses the issue of why to sell your home now.
4 Reasons to Sell Now
Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.
1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the sellers’ loss on a property is really only a paper loss because the next property they buy also will be a bargain. If they buy smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, they’ll be in better shape.
2. Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search online for “down-payment assistance programs” and the name of your region.
3. Your uncle has money to share. Besides the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 move-up credit, there are an array of energy tax credits that can make home improvements pay off in cash.
4. Good help is available. Really talented real estate practitioners, contractors, and designers are available and eager for business.
Source: McClatchy Tribune, Kate Forgach (02/07/2010)
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READY, SET, STAGE!
Posted by Jana Robison on February 16th, 2010
Are we headed for Broadway?
Not exactly but we are going to look into the art of staging your home.
With over 90% of home buyers searching online for a new home your home must make a great first impression. The first impression is a lasting impression! In a buyers market sellers compete with sellers. If buyers are not impressed what they see online they will move on to the next listing. Ready, Set, Stage! works with you and your Realtor to put your home on the “must see” list for today’s home buyers.
What is Home Staging?
Home Staging is the art of preparing your home to sell. It is not about decorating; Staging creates a lifestyle that buyers are looking for and helps them make an emotional connection to your home. In today’s competing market this is essential.
Why should I Stage my home?
BEFORE
When you make the decision to sell your home it becomes a product. Staging sets your home apart from competing homes on the market. Today’s buyers are looking for “move-in” ready homes. Staging is a marketing tool. When added to your Realtors marketing at plan you have homes that sells faster and for more of the asking price!
AFTER
Contact
Donna Schoby
479-236-6784
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Posted by Jana Robison on February 16th, 2010
Are we headed for Broadway?
Not exactly but we are going to look into the art of staging your home.
With over 90% of home buyers searching online for a new home your home must make a great first impression. The first impression is a lasting impression! In a buyers market sellers compete with sellers. If buyers are not impressed what they see online they will move on to the next listing. Ready, Set, Stage! works with you and your Realtor to put your home on the “must see” list for today’s home buyers.
What is Home Staging?
Home Staging is the art of preparing your home to sell. It is not about decorating; Staging creates a lifestyle that buyers are looking for and helps them make an emotional connection to your home. In today’s competing market this is essential.
Why should I Stage my home?
BEFORE
When you make the decision to sell your home it becomes a product. Staging sets your home apart from competing homes on the market. Today’s buyers are looking for “move-in” ready homes. Staging is a marketing tool. When added to your Realtors marketing at plan you have homes that sells faster and for more of the asking price!
AFTER
Contact
Donna Schoby
479-236-6784
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What New Home Buyers Are Looking For
Posted by Larry Robison on February 5th, 2010
RISMEDIA, January 22, 2010—Better Homes and Gardens recently revealed proprietary research and insights on what consumers are looking for in their next home and overall priorities guiding current and future home improvement projects.
In a speech at the NAHB International Builders Show, Eliot Nusbaum, Better Homes and Gardens Executive Editor Home Design, presented the results of the Next Home Survey along with reported trends from a nationwide network of field editors, the magazine’s Home Improvement Challenge and editorial coverage.
The survey of nationwide potential new home buyers and existing home owners who are planning improvements in the next few months found top priorities to include price, energy-efficiency, organization and comfort.
“Not surprisingly, we continue to see a ‘cents and sensibility’ approach when it comes to buying or improving a home, with practicality and price being top priorities,” said Nusbaum. “Today’s homeowner is also looking for a home that fits the entire family–from a multi-tasking home office, to expanding storage space needs, to a living room that can adapt to advancements in home entertainment and technology.”
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How Can We Help You?
Posted by Larry Robison on November 10th, 2009
Thank you for visiting our website. Simply put, how can we help you? Are you in the market for a new home, possibly interested in taking advantage of the just approved tax credit? Looking to sell a home? Commercial property or lease? Please give us a call. We will help you have an enjoyable experience no matter the direction you choose.
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List My Home During the Holidays? Are You Crazy?
Posted by June Davenport on November 9th, 2009
Most people think that listing their home during the holiday season can’t possibly be a good idea. They want to either take if off the market or wait until next spring to put it on the market. But with the new Tax Credit extension and additions, there’s no a better time to list your home than right now! Here’s 11 Great Reasons to List Your Home During the Holidays…
11 Great Reasons To… LIST YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS!
- People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers.
- Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you.
- Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home. Less demand means less money for you.
- Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays.
- Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays so they are more likely to pay your price.
- Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than during regular weekdays.
- Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax purposes.
- January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you must be on the market during the Holidays to capture that market.
- You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the Holidays.
- You can sell now for more money and we will negotiate for a extended occupancy until early next year.
- By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low.
Like these tips? Visit EXIT Impact Team’s website or leave a comment!
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Agency and Real Estate. How it Works in Arkansas.
Posted by Ben Roberts on October 26th, 2009
Ever wonder why they call us Real Estate Agents? Lots of people do. This article is about agency and real estate and how it pertains to you, the buyer or seller of a home. Many people go through the entire process never really understand how their agent represents them or what duties they have. This is important stuff so let’s get crackin’…
Agency in Real Estate… Who do Agents Represent?
Arkansas law requires real estate agents to clearly disclose to all parties in a real estate transaction which party(s) he or she is representing. Real estate agents typically represent Sellers but can also represent Buyers as well as both Buyers and Sellers in the same transaction (disclosed dual agency).
An agency relationship in real estate creates a fiduciary and ethical duty for the agent to act on your behalf and in your best interest. A fiduciary duty is legal requirement of loyalty and care.
Seller’s Agent
A Sellers’ Agent represents the Seller to protect and promote the interests of the Seller. Any information given to the Sellers’ Agent by another party must legally be given to the seller to further promote their interests. This means that if a buyer does not have representation (as in when you call a yard sign and talk to the listing agent) any information you share can and may be used against you in the transaction. Needs, motivations, financial information, an negotiating strategies are just a few of the issues that can be shared with a seller after a conversation with an unrepresented buyer.
Buyer’s Agent
Smart Buyers hire real estate agents for two reasons.
- Someone is paying a commission on the buyer’s side either way… you might as well get representation for it.
- People have neither the time nor understand of how to go through the complex search, negotiation, and closing process of home buying.
A Buyer’s Agent does the same thing as a Seller’s Agent… but for the Buyer. Try to keep up with me now. The same thing holds true in this situation. If a seller is unrepresented in a transaction (as in a property for sale by owner), the Buyer’s Agent has a duty to tell their client any pertinent information the Seller discloses about price, negotiating strategy, terms, concessions, and the Seller’s financial situation.
Are you getting the idea that it is good to be represented on either side of the transaction?
Dual Agency in Arkansas
I say in Arkansas because not a whole lot of states still offer Dual Agency. It isn’t something to be scared of though. In fact, it can make a transaction go remarkably smoothly. You are cutting out part of the process. Dual Agency actually happens any time the same firm represents the Buyer and Seller in a transaction. It doesn’t even have to be the same Agent in the firm. Both Seller and Buyer much give their written consent to be in a Dual Agency situation.
In Dual Agency the Agent becomes a ‘facilitator’ of the transaction. They still cannot disclose confidential information from one party to another but take steps to make the transaction flow smoothly and mediate any conflicts or concerns during the closing process. Realize that a Dual Agent generally gets both sides of the commission, resulting in a much higher income for the work done. This is why Agents in Arkansas like Dual Agency and will work hard to make a transaction where it exists work for all parties involved.
If you are not comfortable with Dual Agency you have a right to separate representation from the other party to the transaction.
Why You Sign on the Dotted Line
Agency is meant to help you and protect your interests as the Seller or Buyer. I talk with some many Buyers who “don’t want to be tied to one Realtor” and Agents who “can’t give the buyer a good enough reason to commit.”
Here’s what I have to say to that…
Buyers – What are you talking about? When you sign an Agency Agreement with a Realtor they are now your employee. They work for YOU. If you just go around asking Realtors to find you a house they:
- Aren’t going to take you seriously
- Will do a half-A**ed job
Why? Because they have no guarantee that they’ll get paid if they do find you a house.
Realtors – If you don’t have a good reason to get a Buyer or Seller into an Agency Relationship with you then you don’t understand Agency in Real Estate. Explain to the Buyer:
- I will work harder for you knowing that we have a committed Agency Relationship in place.
- I am legally bound to look after your interests and needs in regards to purchasing a home.
- You can dissolve our Agency relationship at any time if you feel I am not the Agent for you.
If one through three aren’t reasons enough I would wonder who the heck you are trying to represent. Seriously people. This is why the general public doesn’t take Real Estate seriously as a profession. You have to be professional. Part of that is making sure you are in an Agency Agreement with the party you represent.
If you need to know more about Agency, have a story or opinion to share, just leave a comment below or contact me. Thanks for reading.
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5 Ways EXIT Pro Realty Markets Homes Better Than Any Other Real Estate Company in Northwest Arkansas
Posted by Ben Roberts on October 22nd, 2009
I’m just going to put it out there… EXIT Pro Realty has the tools to market your home better than anyone else out there. Our agents are trained to use these tools to the advantage of their clients and themselves. Here’s a few reasons that we can market and exposure your property better than any company in the marketplace… Read the rest of this entry »
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