Coeur D'Alene, ID Real Estate Video Blog with Pehr Black

Coeur D'Alene Real Estate Market Update for Fall 2014

There are many great North Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today we just wanted to give you a quick market update on what's been going on in real estate in Northern Idaho. The market has been very active and busy, and so have we. We have been seeing lots of pending sales and closed sales in the past few months. Compared to this time last year, we are way ahead of where we were.

If you've been thinking about selling your home, pay special attention to housing price numbers. Depending on your neighborhood, prices may have increased 11-17%.

If you're buying as well, it's a great time to purchase due to low interest rates. They are expected to rise soon, and won't be near as affordable in the future. Locking in a rate now could save you a ton of money down the road.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. We'd love to help you out!

How Can You Get More for Your Home in Less Time?

Lately, many homeowners have asked us how they can get more money for their home in a shorter time frame. Today, we have one simple tip that will certainly help you move in that direction.

The most important thing you can do is declutter your home! It sounds simple, but many homeowners fail to do it adequately. Get rid of the items you're going to move to your new home and that aren't necessary to make the home look nice. You also need to throw away things you're not going to keep or that might make the home look crowded.

Having clear surfaces makes your home look much more spacious, and a decluttered home will make it easier for a professional photographer to make your home look big, clean, and bright. In today's market the first showing is online, so it is crucial you make your home as photogenic as possible. Part of the decluttering process also involves depersonalizing - take down family photos and refrigerator magnets, so people can picture themselves living in your home.

Want more tips on how to get your home sold fast and for top dollar? Give us a call or shoot us an email for the real estate assistance you deserve!

Northern Idaho Real Estate Market Update for August 2014

As we approach the end of the summer, we thought now would be a great time to give you an update on the latest real estate market conditions here in northern Idaho.

We had a 2nd great year in a row and sold 14% more homes this year than we did last year. Another positive sign for us is in our market values. They are up 17% from the last two years in many of the neighborhood markets.

While things have been a little slow the last few weeks, that is to be expected around this time of year when people are on vacation and enjoying fun summer activities.

Things will begin to pick up soon, however. The 4th quarter of the year has been a very strong quarter for us the last 10 years, usually better than the first 2 quarters of the year. There's never really a bad time to sell in this market, it's all about when you are ready. We are seeing a lot of really exciting things right now, including bidding wars and full-priced offers on homes that are prepared and priced properly. It's fairly easy to get more money in a shorter time in this market.

If you have any questions about the market, or are looking to buy or sell real estate in the area, please let us know. We would be glad to assist you with whatever you need.

My Team of Professional Agents will Accommodate All of Your Wants & Needs

Why Hire Me? Allow me to Explain...
Today I am going to be telling you why it would be in your best interests to hire my team to take care of all your real estate needs in the Northern Idaho area.

One reason why you should consider hiring us is because we have a rigorous work schedule that we follow each and every day. We get here at 7:30 every morning and start calling people and prospecting our area for listings. We shoot for everyone to make 120 calls a day, talking to past clients or new ones.

We also only utilize professional photography to list and market our homes with. We realize that the internet is the primary way of showing houses, so we make sure that these homes look attractive to consumers. These things can make a big difference with our buyers, and we realize that. This is only one of many ways we serve our client's interests.

I have also secured some of the best marketing positions in the North Idaho area. My listings are on the best possible print publications to ensure that your home is noticed by as many potential buyers as possible.

Over the 9+ years that I have been involved in real estate, I have collected about 4,000 names or more. When we get a new listing, we have a wealth of potential buyers to choose from in order to get you top dollar on your home.

We also utilize direct mail marketing if our other systems are not reaching the base of clients that we want. This can help capture potential clients whose information we do not yet have.

The rigorous schedule that we follow allows us to prospect, market, and close homes in a satisfactory manner. We have all the systems in place that are necessary to get your house on the market and get it sold quickly and efficiently.

We're not going to just put your home on the MLS, put the sign up, and keep our fingers crossed that it sells. We are going to actively sell your house.

3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

3 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Good morning! Today I wanted to go over the three most important things you must do to prepare your home for sale.

1.    De-clutter. We all have a lot of it and I just went through it myself. The best thing to do is move your clutter to your garage or store unit. Once the clutter has been removed, you will find carpet stains that need to be cleaned and other areas that may need attention. This does not cost any money and will only take your time and effort.

2.    Detailing. Take care of any cleaning or painting that needs to be done; you want to make your home bright, clean and neutral.

3.    Fix anything that is broken. If you have a leaky faucet, running toilet or dead light bulbs, they need to be addressed. This also doesn’t cost a lot of money and you want the property to be functioning.

The bottom line is that we want to be sure that when we list your home, we have an open, bright, clean and functional property. This will allow me to attain the highest amount of money in the shortest amount of time. These are the easiest, cheapest and most effective tips for preparing your home for the market and getting it sold!

Thanks for your time and have a great day. Pehr out!

What Are You Waiting For?

There are many great Northern Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I'm going to be talking about getting your home on the market today. We are experiencing an extremely low inventory here in North Idaho and in the surrounding areas, and this is resulting in 'bidding wars' for available properties. All price points (from $100K to $1 million) are experiencing tremendous amounts of activity.

If you put your home on the market right now, you can expect buyers to swarm. Everyone wants to wait until the grass gets green to market their homes, but the time to sell is now. We can Photoshop pictures of your home, so don't worry if the grass isn't green yet - the market is too red-hot for that to matter.

Contact me today and I will get your home on the market and get it sold. Now is not the time to delay. Don't wait until the market is saturated later this spring and summer. Now is your chance to sell for top dollar.

You can reach me at (208) 818-7703 or you can shoot me an email at pehrblack@cbidaho.com

Why Now is a Perfect Time to Put Your Home on the Market in Northern Idaho

Welcome back to my video blog where I'll be talking today about why now is a great time to market and sell your home in northern Idaho.

2013 proved to be the best year since 2005, and also the 2nd best year in the history of northern Idaho. 2,800 homes were sold this year as opposed to 2,200 last year.

We trail the California market by about 18 months, and the last year and a half they've been red-hot. I foresee them having a huge positive impact on our market. Also, the Seattle market has seen a surge recently, and I'm expecting some retirees from there to move into our area.

Currently we're seeing low inventory and less short sales. This makes for a great time to put your home on the market! Every spring and summer we see 5-6 times the amount of listings as compared to the winter months. However, we do not get 5-6 times the buyers every spring and summer. This means that you need to stay ahead of the competition, so it just makes a lot more sense to get going right now rather than in a saturated spring/summer market.

I would be glad to answer any of your questions or assist you in selling your home. Drop me a line at (208) 818-7703 or email me at pehrblack@cbidaho.com

4 things every buyer must do before they begin looking for a home

There are many great Northern Idaho area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 818-7703 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

4 things every buyer must do before they begin looking for a home

The four most important things a buyer needs to before they start looking for a home are very simple. The first step is becoming preapproved from a local lender. The reason why I suggest a local lender is because most of the other real estate agents know the local banks. If they know a local lender is willing to finance, it gives the homeowner and other agent peace of mind. Once you’ve been preapproved, we will know where you can go in at.

The second step a buyer needs to do is get their finances in order. Be sure you have your tax returns, bank statements etc. in order. Third, save some money have a budget prepared. The home buying process is exciting and you will be eager to spend money on paint and carpet. Have the money saved so you can do it right away. Finally, enjoy the process! Have an open mind; it’s truly fun buying a property and having your dreams come true.

Remember that none of these steps cost any money and are very easy. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Pehr out!

FREE home makeover

Contact me and I'll help you better understand why you're home isn't selling in this market. No obligation to hire me to sell your home, I'll offer you free advice that's just my way to help you and our community.

Tips on pricing your property to get it sold

Here's the report I HIGHLY recommend you read - How to Get Your Home Sold by my real estate coach Mike Ferry. Here's the link:http://tinyurl.com/HowToGetYourHomeSo...

People you need to know in the sale

Please see the right and left side of my blog for the vendors I work with. If you need other professionals in the area please contact me and I can give you my recommendations.

Important legal documents when selling your home

Here's the link to download all the SAMPLE legal documents you'll need to get your home sold.

http://goo.gl/9kjxB

Please don't hesitate to contact me with Questions!!

Staging your home so it sells

Here are a great few home staging tips from HGTV: http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/15-secrets-to-selling-your-home/pictures/index.html

Can your buyers afford your home?

So, when qualifying buyers, ask these six questions and you'll quickly close that wide gap between you and a sold home

1. How long have you been looking for a home?
2. Do you need to sell your current home before you can buy?
3. Are you working with another agent?
4. Have you met with a lender yet?
5. Have you been pre-qualified or pre-approved?

6. Then ask, "If I call a lender and he has an opening available tomorrow or the next day, would you consider sitting down with him to determine what he can do for you?"

Selling Your Home By Owner

Over the next few weeks I'll send you a video with my tips and tricks to get your home sold on your own (that's right, without my direct help). You'll get your first video in my course tomorrow!

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Why work with us?

Pehr Black is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a military veteran. Born and raised in the Midwest with a strong Minnesota work ethic, he moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2005 when he began his career in real estate. Since that time, Pehr's produced over $100 million in sales. He's become a top seller because he works harder, applies newer and more effective sales techniques, and gets his clients' homes in front of more qualified buyers, more often. They don't call him the "hardest working man in real estate" for nothing.

Pehr is certain that, working with you and implementing his proven sales program, he can get your home or property shown to the right people and sold in an efficient manner. He's the agent who's not afraid to market the unique, hard-to-sell properties, homes other agents give up on, and the pieces that need some extra help to move. He's no stranger to the 40-plus-hour work week because he will do everything necessary to help you buy or sell a home. If you want to work with someone whose feels it's their primary job to help you meet the goals you've carefully established for your family and your future - Pehr's your man!

Pehr Black
Coldwell Banker
2000 Northwest Blvd.,
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 818-7703
pehrblack@cbidaho.com

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