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One Sellers Opinion on Selling Real Estate
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, Tips, Listing on January 21st, 2007
I met with some friends this weekend for a trip to the bar for drinks, then to the Funny Bone for a laugh. During drinks, I gabbed about real estate, imagine that! Here’s what I learn from one of my pals (Mark) whom I don’t visit with much.
He and is wife used Property By […]
Idaho Association of Realtor’s - Move to BODO Retail Corner
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on January 3rd, 2007
The Idaho Association of Realtor’s (IAR) is on the move… to BODO development; Boise’s newest downtown retail center.
We are finally moving to our new office! During the weeks of December 26 - January 12, 2007, there will be interruptions with our fax, telephone, and email service. Please bear with us. Our new office […]
Agent Scare Tactics Aimed at For Sale by Owners
Posted by Matt Newbill in For Sale by Owner, Tips on December 30th, 2006
Are real estate agents using scare tactics to persuade sellers into the idea that they can’t sell their property on their own? You bet they are. Albeit, their are some hoops to jump in selling property, but nothing that you should be afraid of.
Here’s an excellent excerpt from a Florida for sale by […]
Important Considerations In Selling Your Home
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, Tips on December 26th, 2006
The following are important considerations in selling your home as a sale by owner:
Expect to spend at least $750 or more to sell your home on your own unless you know of some professionals that will assist you for free.
Be prepared to be on the market for 17 weeks or more.
Don’t let the details kill […]
Is Being A Sale By Owner Right For You?
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, Tips on December 22nd, 2006
Selling your home on your own peaks the entrepreneurial spirit in may people. The challenges of putting a successful deal together gets the blood flowing. On the other hand, these same challenges may prevent many sellers from completing their task. Please keep in mind that selling your own home is more difficult than selling your […]
1 commentThe Commission Report December 18, 2006
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on December 18th, 2006
This brief report is designed to share with the public trends in commissions offered to co-operating brokers/agents.
DATA SET
6723 Active listings in Ada and Canyon County, Idaho
BREAK DOWN
2.7% OR 183 of 6723 listings offering more than 3%
4.6% OR 315 of 6732 listings offering less than 3 %
Finally, here’s a link to all the listings that are […]
Minimum Service Law Comes to Idaho; Costing Consumers Choice
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on December 18th, 2006
“Unofficially” Idaho is introducing a minimum service law. It will be introduced by Idaho Association of Realtors (IAR) and is due out for public view some time in January 2007. I would like to add IAR is in the finishing touches of their new office found in the BoDo Development, (ground floor, retail corner of […]
2 commentsHow Did Realtors Arrive At 6% Commission Rate?
Posted by Matt Newbill in For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on December 4th, 2006
In 1950, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) code of ethics stated that “every Realtor . . . should maintain the standard rates of commission adopted by the board and no business should be solicited at lower rates.” Realtors justified this as necessary to protect the public against excessive rates.
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Picture Taking Tips
Posted by Matt Newbill in For Sale by Owner, Tips on November 30th, 2006
A picture’s worth a thousand words. We’ve all heard that phrase before, but I’m always surprised at the quality (lack of) of the photos people include in their advertisements about their homes. Some people don’t even take the time to provide any photos. When was the last time you flipped through a […]
no comments yetFor Sale By Owner (FSBO) Checklist
Posted by Matt Newbill in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, Tips, Advertising on November 27th, 2006
Selling your home without the help from a professional service (For Sale By Owner) requires considerable time, knowledge and research, not to mention huge commitment and dedication. In fact, industry statistics about FSBO’s indicate:
The average price achieved is 27% lower than that of a real estate agent. In 2005 only 14% of For Sale by […]
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