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Oh, So You Have An Offer - BUT What?

Your home is for sale. You have an offer. You dearly want to sell your home. 



But they want you to sell it on a contract!

Ok, I get it. You want to unload that baby.

Maybe you want the income. Or just to unload the headaches, even mortgage responsibility. Perhaps you are wondering where you could get a good return.

Here are some things I want to point out if this ever is your situation:

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Utahns' satisfaction with downtown Salt Lake City is on the rise

Deseret News: July 11, 20014

For George Thaut, living in downtown Salt Lake City brings vibrancy to everyday life.
"I've always loved being in the city," Thaut said. "I love being in the center of everything. … There's so much to do here and it's all so convenient."

Mark Rogers, an equity real estate agent for Clearwater Homes, says he hears similar expressions from others living downtown.

"I think they find the size of the city is big enough to have interesting things going on all the time, but small enough that you don't feel like you're lost in the city," Rogers said. "You feel like you have a sense of belonging, a part of something."
A recent survey by the Downtown

Alliance showed that 52 percent of Utahns feel a sense of ownership and connection with downtown Salt Lake City — up 8 percent since last year and 18 percent since 2009.

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What Is This All About - The Seattle Street of Dreams

 

I have to say that the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is a great show. However, it took us three days to see them all. Even then we passed on seeing  a few of them, a very few.

But this article is about a similar show, The Seattle Street of Dreams.

It is different in that all of the homes are in the same development. Usually there were 7 or more homes, all very much show homes, like in the multi million dollar range. Each builder would be working a year ahead making connections with the best designers and furniture stores. In a big way the attraction is a much about the furnishings and accessories as it is the home.

Each year the homes became more elegant and more out of reach for buyers. One builder that Kathleen was the designer for went way overboard, he won best of show but no one could or would pay for what he had put into it, in the battle to be the best in the show. After many months of this and other builders homes not selling as they priced themselves out of reality they began to call the show "The Street of Death".

For the show's paying customers it was a great experience. A chance to dream and see the latest of what an expensive showhome has to offer. Many attended for decorating ideas.

Kathleen was an interior designer for the first show and for five others that followed. For her, each show was a year long project. As soon as one show was over the next years builders were trying to tie down the top stores and designers for next year. She was involved in the entire home, picking exterior colors, etc.

I was reminded of these past shows as I sat enjoying the awesome condominium I just listed near Temple Square and City Creek. It has the same elegant and classy feel. It is now in show home condition. Kathleen has spent hours in the photography process. It is like she is presenting this home for a magazine shoot. I end my day thinking not only is she an amazing wife, but she is an amazing talent.

The Parade of Homes was terrific. It would be nice if  they were all in the same development. "Not going to happen". I know. At least The Parade of Homes endures, the financial crush ended The Street of Dreams now and for who knows how long. It's fun to dream isn't it?

PS: One show had a sad happening. Had you heard about it? One photo here has a clue.

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Is This Proof We Took A Vacation To See Family?

Would you believe there were 19 of us at the bowling event. Aren't vacations supposed to be relaxing? Well Bo the pooch seems relaxed.  I'm not in the picture, probably because I was looking for a quiet place to hide.

FYI, if there is just one person left that is a possible option for a tummy scratch, Bo stays in place.



Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market

Buy Fresh, Support local, and enjoy the summer produce. The downtown 2014 Salt Lake City Farmers Market opened to a large crowd on June 14. Enjoy the early summer crop of asparagus, carrots, snap peas, greens, spinach, herbs, radishes, spring onions, garlic scapes, strawberries, beets, beans, and more.

Community sponsors: Amour Spreads, City Weekly, Discrete Headware, Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, KCPW, 90.9 FM DRCL, KUTV, Laziz Foods, LDS Hospital, Liberty Heights Fresh, Mountain Town Olive Oil, People Water, Q Salt Lake, Rico Market, Rocky Mountain Power, Blue Sky Renewable Energy, Salt Lake City Arts Council, Select Health, SLUG Magazine, Squatters Pub Brewery, Tulie Bakery, and Winder Farms.

visit their website at http://slcfarmersmarekt.org/

Mortgage Tip: 10 Great Questions To Ask Your Lender

1- Will you provide me some real estate agent references?

2- Does your firm underwrite their own morgtages?

3- Is your company FHA approved?

4- Explain APR to me so I can understand it.

5- How often has rates been changing in this markt?

6- Do I need a 30 year fixed, or another type of loan?

7- Why should I use you?

8- Should I put a minimum down payment?

9- Will you explain the benefits of up front Mortgage Insurance?

10- How much home do I qualify for, even if I want to start with a lower number?

I'm Thinking I'd Not Be Seen Shopping Here

If it walks like a pig, talks like a pig, or eats like a pig - maybe he's a pig. Not me.

But hold on, it appears that I would have a lot of company.

They Made Me An Offer I Couldn't Refuse

My objective is to provide buyers and sellers superior results. I am one of those agents that believes that the agent creates his or her success, not the broker or company we might be licensed with. Over the years I have been licensed with the nations largest real estate company, I have been a loan officer inside one of the largest local real estate companies. I had my own small real estate company and my own very large mortgage company. I have been the real estate director for a developer.
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With confidence I selected a company to license with that rewarded my expertise by providing me almost all of the commission. That confidence included believing I had the tools necessary to provide the success my clients needed.

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Then along came MediaOne Real Estate. What you can offer is especially measurable in selling, or listing, a home. I offer terrific tools and service for buyers. When it comes to marketing a home there are numerous factors that determine the success. When homes aren't shown sellers end up being pressured to lower their prices. Simple things, such as the photos that are taken can eliminate great prospects. Difficult things like driving traffic require numerous strategies.
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I would say that I had almost enough, an approach beyond many. And then along came an invite to understand MediaOne Real Estate. They use the shortcut M O R E. They offer more. How do I say it? My old confident situation has been overshadowed by new potential situation.
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Just to name a few: 1- Newspaper advertising. My clients homes will be advertised each week, in full color in both The Deseret News and The Salt Lake Tribune. Statistics suggest that only 7% of buyers come from a home advertisement in the newspaper. That is important if your buyer is one of the 7%. MediaOne listings are on the market fewer days, therefore less likely to suffer price reductions, than the average in the MLS. 2- My listings will be Showcase Listings on Realtor.com. This is important as Realtor.com is the nations # 1 volume home search website. The more expensive showcase listings come to the top in searches, a big big deal. 3- I had over 30 websites I was setup to forward my listings to, now I have over  50. Perhaps the right buyer is in one of the other 20. 4- I have a support team, transaction coordinators to make sure the paperwork and deadlines are all up to snuff. Any concerned agent will be detailed oriented, but additional eyes and hands are valuable. 5- Each homes I list will be photographed by a professional photographer. Add this to Kathleen's staging and design skills and we have a winning combination.
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These are just five. I mention them as part of an offer I couldn't refuse. And why I couldn't refuse is simple, they do a better job for my clients. If it's better for them it's better for me. No wonder I couldn't refuse.
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So don't be confused. I have a lot of marketing pieces out there. They have my old brokerage, a good company as part of the advertising. New ones are soon to go out. It's a good thing.