Tuesday, February 8, 2011

SeeClickFix.com

Today is Tues 2/8 and we are talking about seeclickfix.com which is a wonderful free service that allows individual and community groups to report non emergency issues at a central location, seeclickfix.  The issue is publicly broad-casted to appropriate government agency for correction or at least notice.  I have had success with garbage, potholes, trees down and electric lines down.  You can also track the reports you/others make and sometimes get a response from seeclickfix.com when the issue is resolved.  Its a great way to engage in your community and let the appropriate people know what where when of issues affecting us.  Please go seeclickfix.com or email me for more details

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Staging to Sell

Today we are talking about staging your property to sell.  There a  3 main components that decide whether your property is IN the market or just on the market. They are price, condition and marketing.  Condition is related to staging .  NAR statistics show that a staged property will sell 49% quicker and for 7-11% more money.  That should be enough to compel you to get staged.  Some people think they cant afford a professional stager, I say just have the free consult from the stager and see what happens.  Almost always the price they thought was much less than what is quoted.  At the very least they get some good ideas.  We work with some amazing stagers that are gentle yet firm with suggestions and they make all the difference.  If you want so ideas about staging or references please call me or email with the link on this page.


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Wash West Civic

Good morning, today is Wednesday Feb 2, groundhog day..punxsutawney phil did not see his shadow so an early spring is predicted. He also predicted that the Steelers would win the super bowl..

Tuesday is Civic association Tuesday....the other night the wash west civic honored Judy Applebaum for her 10 years of service as president..Judy did amazing work during her tenure the most notable of which is the new street lights you see around the civic. While Judy is no longer president she is staying on the board to continue the street lighting project. Many neighbors, friends, council people and other civic and park leaders joined us in the celebration. And we had cake ACCOLADES to Judy!

The civic is thinking about a farmers market in the spring and we need help, if you are interested please contact me.


Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Previewing Foreclosures

Good morning to Feb 1, Tuesday, icing streets and sidewalks......today we are going to look at 7 properties that are just in foreclosure, they are not listed for sale yet. We are previewing the properties to see if any of them fit our investors parameters. If they do, our buyers are going to get a deal....do you want a deal?