How Hiring an Entire Real Estate Team Changes the Game, Landing YOU At the Top

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Look around anywhere and you will see just how active our real estate marketplace has been lately. You will probably see myriad “for sale” signs, news reports of our shifting market and word of how hard it has been to get into a new home these days with all the competition.

But have you considered how it might be an easier process for you if you’re looking to buy or sell a home? The truth is that so much of your experience and outcome will depend on the real estate agent you end up working with. They have the ability to make or, sadly, even break your success with your real estate goals.

When you work with a real estate team there are instant advantages over working with just an individual. The busiest time of the year for the housing market just happens also to be in the midst of spring and summer vacations. People are moving and want to get in or be out before the school year starts. So if your single, standalone real estate agent is on vacation – so is your home search or your home sale.

The Pehr Black Super Team consists of not one, not two – but THREE licensed and experienced Realtors® that are dedicated to serving you. Our full-time career is real estate and instead of holding a day job with a few sparse transactions throughout the year – we are committed to full-time excellence.

You can and will and do receive live attention to your phone calls. Your emails receive near real-time responses. If someone wants to see your home, we make sure it gets done. If a home you want to see comes on the market in a flash – we see to it that you get to view that home.

Working in unison with us, our support staff helps keep our team maintain its well-oiled perfection. As they say, 10% of our industry’s agents are producing 90% of the volume and we are no exception to that!

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We invite you to call us, visit us or meet us for coffee so we can share some more advantages you will enjoy by working on a real estate team.

Call 208-818-7703 or email sold@pehrblack.com

Four Easy Steps to Prep Your Home for Sale

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It’s a great time in real estate! Not only for professionals in the industry but also for homebuyers and sellers everywhere. Today I want to talk to you about getting your home ready for sale. With inventory selling faster than we’ve seen in years, some sellers are starting to become complacent about preparing their homes for the market, thinking that buyers will buy “whatever’s out there”.

Not true! You do still have to get your place ready and show it in its best light.

Low inventory simply means less to choose from but buyers these days are very savvy and know how to recognize a good home from a not-so-good one. Here are my favorite tips I share with sellers; tips that will help you earn top dollar in any market.

Don’t Be Strict; Flexibility Will Go a Long Way
Despite buyers competing heavily for the few homes that are on the market these days, sellers need to demonstrate some flexibility to accommodate buyers’ issues. You may have a buyer that is on a time crunch and needs to move in sooner. Consider renting a Pod for your belongings and vacate the home sooner. If there is a contingency on the contract that moves them only after they sell their own home, don’t let that get in the way of your contract. In short, try to make it easy on the buyer.

Clean Up, Clear Stuff and Show Off Your Home
It’s only understandable that after years of living in a house you will gather a LOT of stuff. But keep in mind, buyers are distracted by too much stuff because it doesn’t allow them to see past the clutter. It is important they be able to imagine their own furnishings in the space. Before you list your home, go through and purge what you don’t need or haven’t used in at least a year. If you need to, get a storage room or rent a Pod and put away all the clutter you can so you can show off the beauty, features and amenities of the home.

Get Your Sparkle On!
Having a clean, tidy and sparkling home is a great way to attract buyers and push them into the “yes!” zone. Take the time to do at least one deep cleaning, including washing windows inside and out, dusting baseboards, cleaning tops of cabinets and other hard to reach areas. Spruce up the entire space with fresh flowers and make the place shine! It might even pay off to invest in a professional cleaner to come by a day before you list the home.

Pay Attention to High-Traffic Areas; Kitchens and Bathrooms
Time and again, research shows that buyers gravitate toward kitchens and bathrooms first. They evaluate the bigger things like appliances, cabinetry, flooring and counters and fixtures – but they also notice if the place is “hot” or “not”. The simplest way to combat that is to remove all clutter so they can focus on the features of your space. Make sure the surfaces are clean, sparkling, inviting and staged in a neutral manner to allow buyers to envision their own lifestyle in the space.

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If you’re ready to seize the opportunity that today’s seller’s market presents – call me today. We’ll walk through your home and share specific insight as to what steps will make your home sell faster and for more money.

Springtime Home Buying Tips – How to Get the Home You Want In a Crazy Market

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Spring is here and a buying frenzy is happening – so where are you in the process? If you’re like most buyers these days, chances are you have spent or are spending lots of time online “scoping the market out” before venturing out to the professionals.

There’s a lot to be said about being prepared as you embark on this very important journey. Buying a home is the largest purchase of a lifetime for most people and you need to be as prepared as possible and armed with the solid backing of a great team of professionals. As a Realtor® that’s dedicated to ensuring the best experience for my clients, here are four tips that will help you to get your home in this absolutely CRAZY buying market these days.

Do a Financial Assessment

Before even looking at homes you ought to know what you can afford. Many people go to a lender and are told they can afford XYZ amount. Never mind that they may have other financial obligations or goals and never mind that what they may be able to afford on paper may not be ideal for their financial situation. By assessing your financial outlook you will be sure you know exactly what you can afford.

Get a Preapproval From Your Lender

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, it is critical that you come to the table with a preapproval letter from a good lender. At a time when sellers are getting multiple offers on one property, sometimes the only thing between you and having your offer accepted is a preapproval letter from a reputable lender. It also helps us get you a great deal on your home.

Use Professional Resources

It’s easy to rely on the Internet for information and to an extent it’s a great resource. But once things start getting serious, it’s important to align yourself with a strong professional that knows what they are doing. Professionals in the industry are very familiar with housing values, market trends, buyer and seller activity – and more. Using this knowledge we help our clients obtain the best deals and ensure the smoothest transactions while covering all the bases in the process.

Set Realistic Expectations

As you get further into the home buying process it’s easy to let your expectations get the better of you. This is particularly true for first-time homebuyers that may not realize the extent of their budget and what they will find in that budget. Study the market to see what is available in the price range you are considering. Another way to do it is to find homes that have everything you want and evaluate how much those homes are selling for. The same thing holds true for expectations of time when building a new home.

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If you’re in the market to buy a new home contact us today. We’ll gladly provide you with the professional advice you need, the guidance that will help you get the best deal and someone that is on your side, acting in your best interest and working for YOU.

Call today.