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It is extremely cheap to borrow money for 30 years.  Interest rates are lower than they have EVER been.  Today’s buyers are able to get 30 year interest rates in the 3.5-4.5% range.  This is improving your chance of selling your home.  The statistics below, for Dallas Georgia homes priced between $100,000 and $125,000, tell us these homes have a 52.2 % chance of selling.  That may not sound great, BUT, remember we just told you, interest rates are lower than they have EVER been.  All the buyers that have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy a Dallas Georgia home have found it and they are buying.  Let’s look at the statistics over the last 12 months.  Here is the January 2012 Market Absorption for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $100K-125K.

Current number of homes on the market                                            _____92 _________
Number of homes that failed to sell in the past 12 months                _____471________
Number of homes that Sold in past 12 months                                  _____240________
Total number of homes sold per month                                              _____20_______
Total Months worth of Inventory                                                       _____4.6_   _______

Current number of homes on the market                    ______92  ___
Number of new inventory for this period                   ______23____
Total Inventory                                                           ______115___
Number of Homes that will sell                                  ______60 ____     __52.2%____
Number of Homes that will not sell                            ______55____      __47.8%____

 Average Sold Price during the last 12 months                             _$108,098_

Here are the percentages over the last 12 months for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $100K-125K

                                    % of Homes               Months                       Days on
Month                         that will sell                of Inventory                Market
January 2011                26.8%                          8.9                               96
February 2011             25.8%                          8.9                               94
March 2011                 25.7%                          9.4                               95
April 2011                    26.1%                          8.4                               113
May 2011                    23.1%                          9.7                               88
June 2011                    22.7%                          9.8                               85
July 2011                     24.4%                          9.9                               88
August 2011                 26.6%                          9.0                               90
September 2011           33.9%                          7.7                               88
October 2011              35.3%                          6.8                               88
November 2011           35.6%                          6.7                               91
December 2011           40%                             6                                  92
January 2012                52.2%                          4.6                               86

You can see over the last seven months the “months of inventory” has gone down and the percentage of homes selling has gone up.  This situation creates a shortage of GREAT homes with GREAT prices.  It allows those homes with great prices to receive multiple offers.  Multiple offers create a war between buyers and may push the price of your home above the listed price. 

If you want to make sure your home is one of the homes that sells as quickly as possible, with as little hassle as possible, and for the most money possible, and it should fall into the range of $100,000 to $125,000; we believe your list price should be between $97,500 and 102,500.  You may think that is low, but remember the plan is to create a war between buyers pushing the price of your home above the listed price.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Dallas Georgia real estate. For complete information about the Dallas Georgia real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Dallas Georgia real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com. Please feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage questions and I will me more than glad to answer your queries. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below.

Real Estate Professional Craig Summers Offers Solid Advice for GA Home Sellers

When it comes to putting your home up for sale, it can be a very tricky experience. On the one hand, you desperately want buyers to like your home and think that you have done a good job keeping it maintained, decorating it and so forth. However, in the end you are not trying to make the buyers impressed with your decorating skills. You are attempting to get them to see that your home is the right one for their needs and wants.

One big mistake that many home sellers make is getting emotionally involved in the process of selling real estate. They take things personally that the buyer says about their choice of draperies, for instance. An experienced real estate agent must instruct his or her sellers that they cannot take comments and opinions that buyers make personally. Everyone has different tastes when it comes to home décor.

It is best that home sellers try to be as objective as possible during contract negotiations. Sometimes buyers will make an initial offer that seems way low. Unfortunately, some sellers will take this personally and either not respond to the offer at all or they will come back at full price out of spite. Again, an experienced agent will stand in that gap and try to forge a pathway for all parties to be happy with the final result.

Buyers will often take advice from well meaning friends and family members who tell them to “come in low because you can always increase your offer.” This is bad advice as it often irritates and frustrates the seller to the point that they no longer want to negotiate with that particular buyer. It’s important that all parties treat contract negotiations in a professional and business-like manner so that everyone can be satisfied in the end.

No matter what, selling a home will always be a stressful process for any home seller. After all, if you have lived in the home for a long time or raised kids there, your home is full of memories. You must always remember that the end goal is to find a buyer who can make new memories there too. For more information on finding that perfect buyer for your home, call Craig Summers with Cobb County Realty's Paulding & Polk Team at 404 374 1620 today.

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below.

What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure in by real estate expert, Craig Summers?

Are you moving from ? Did you get a job in another state? Do you have a house that you don’t know what to do with? Have you tried to sell your house in and not been able to do so? If you have tried this or if this sounds like you, then this discussion is for you.

You have an option to do what is known as a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Basically you are offering the bank title to the house in in the shape that it is in and then you can go on your merry way.

Now the bank has some options and it does not have to accept your offer. There are some distinct advantages to do this though. If the bank doesn’t accept your offer and instead your house in goes into foreclosure the bank will be unable to sell it if an interested buyer were to contact them.

If the house in were to be foreclosed the bank has to go through several steps before that house can actually sell. First the original owner has to be served certain court papers. The bank may have to wait while it is published. It may be some time before a sale can actually occur.

So what happens if they accept your offer? They will check your credit. They will check to see if you have any liens against the property. They will check the public records and as long as all of the searches come back clear, the bank will be glad to accept your deed.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I would be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

Interest rates are lower than they have EVER been and the chance of your home selling is improving.  Today’s buyers are able to get 30 year interest rates in the 3-5% range.  This means it is extremely cheap to borrow money for 30 years.  From the statistics below, for Dallas Georgia homes priced between $125,000 and $150,000, we can tell these homes have a 60/40 chance of selling.  That may not sound great, BUT, remember interest rates are lower than they have EVER been.  All the buyers that have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy a Dallas Georgia home have found it and they are buying.  Let’s look at the statistics over the last 12 months.  Here is the December 2011 Market Absorption for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $125K-150K.

Current number of homes on the market                                            _____81 _________
Number of homes that failed to sell in the past 12 months                _____567________
Number of homes that Sold in past 12 months                                  _____162________
Total number of homes sold per month                                              _____13.5_______
Total Months worth of Inventory                                                       _____6_   _______

Current number of homes on the market                    ______81  _____
Number of new inventory for this period                   ______20.25____
Total Inventory                                                           ______101.25___
Number of Homes that will sell                                  ______40.5 ____     __40%____
Number of Homes that will not sell                            ______60.75___      __60%____

 Average Sold Price during the last 12 months                             _$130,587_

Here are the percentages over the last 12 months for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $125K-150K

                                    % of Homes               Months                       Days on
Month                         that will sell                of Inventory                Market
December 2010           25.8%                          9.3                               95
January 2011                26.8%                          8.9                               96
February 2011             25.8%                          8.9                               94
March 2011                 25.7%                          9.4                               95
April 2011                    26.1%                          8.4                               113
May 2011                    23.1%                          9.7                               88
June 2011                    22.7%                          9.8                               85
July 2011                     24.4%                          9.9                               88
August 2011                 26.6%                          9.0                               90
September 2011           33.9%                          7.7                               88
October 2011              35.3%                          6.8                               88
November 2011           35.6%                          6.7                               91
December 2011           40%                             6                                  92

You can see over the last 5 months the percentage of homes selling has gone up, while the months of inventory has gone down.  This situation causes homes with GREAT prices to receive multiple offers.  Multiple offers creates a war between buyers pushing the price of your home above the listed price.  If your home falls into the range of $125,000 to $150,000 and you want to make sure your home is one of the homes that sells as quickly as possible, with as little hassle as possible, and for the most money possible; we believe your list price should be between $117,500 and 123,900.  You may think that is low, but remember we are going to create a war between buyers pushing the price of your home above the listed price.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Dallas Georgia real estate. For complete information about the Dallas Georgia real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Dallas Georgia real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com. Please feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage questions and I will me more than glad to answer your queries. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

Selling your home in can be an exhausting experience. Last minute walk-throughs, inconvenient calls, price adjustment and the possibility of being stuck with two mortgages are real concerns.

If you are not completely prepared, you could end up losing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in profit.

The difference between a profitable smooth transaction and a break-even, miserable experience is often a fine line. In the majority of cases, it comes down to the subtle know-how of your professional.

By utilizing the knowledge of a qualified real estate professional, you’ll ensure the quick, profitable sale of your home. This report is designed to arm you with the knowledge to avoid 11 common mistakes that cost sellers serious money.

1. Refusing to Make Profit Inducing Repairs
It always costs you more money to sell ‘as is’ than to make repairs that will increase the value of your home. Even minor improvements will often yield as much as three to five times the repair cost at the time of sale. Your agent will be able to point out what repairs will significantly increase the value of your home in . Seemingly small fix up jobs can have quite an impact.

2. Not Considering Other Financing Terms
Cash is not always the most advantageous transaction. Income level, tax benefits and current legislation are all critical factors when considering purchase terms. Professional real estate agents are experts at home transactions and can lead you down the path that will give you the highest yield.

3. Provide Easy Access for Showings
Accessibility is a major key to profitability. Appointment-only showings are the most restrictive, while a lock box is the least.

However there are certain considerations to take into account: your lifestyle, time frame for the desired sale and the relationship with your agent. The more accessible your home in is, the better the odds of finding a person willing to pay your asking price.

You never know if the one that couldn’t get a viewing was the one that got away. By developing a trusting relationship with your agent, he or she will show the home with your best interests in mind.

4. Priced Too Low/Priced Too High
One critical reason to find the right professional is to make sure the property is priced appropriately for a timely and profitable sale. If the property is priced too high, it will sit and develop the identity of a problem property.

If it’s priced too low, it could cost you considerable profits. The real estate market in has subtle nuances and market changes that should be re-evaluated by your agent every 30 days to help you maximize your return.

5. Relying Solely on Traditional Methods To Sell Your Home
The agent who is innovative and willing to offer new strategies of attracting home buyers will always outperform agents who rely on traditional methods. Demand around the clock advertising exposure, innovative lead generation methods and lead accountability. These services exist and should be offered on your home sale.

6. Market Timing/Seasonal Selling
Just as a broker who continually follows the trends of a stock, your professional agent continually follows trends of your real estate home market. They will know if the market cycle is poised to net you the most money. Avoid believing that property sales are seasonal; property is always selling.

7. Refusing to Make Cosmetic Changes
The prospective home buyer’s first impression is the most important. An unbelievable amount of home sales have been lost to unkempt lawns, cluttered rooms, bad stains, unpleasant odors- all seemingly little things. Imagine you were the home buyer and clean your place from top to bottom, military style.

8. Wasting Time With An Unqualified Prospect
Your agent’s responsibility is to screen a prospect’s qualifications before valuable time is lost. Be sure to align yourself with the right professional and eliminate negotiating with unqualified prospects.

9. Don’t Test The Market Never put your property online to sell unless you are serious.
The right professional will find you buyers and if you are harboring indecision, you will blow the sale.

10. Believing You are Powerless to Make a Difference
Be a part of the team! Take an active role with your agent to see what you can do to facilitate your sale. Networking with professional peers and personal friends often results in the sale of a home. It’s surprising how many homes in are sold this way.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com. So please feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage questions and I will me more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

Just like any other product that is bought and sold, real estate is affected by supply and demand.  By determining the absorption rate we can tell what you should realistically expect to sell your Dallas Georgia home for.  Let's look at the below example, it is for all the homes in Dallas Georgia homes priced between $100,000 to $125,000. 

Statistically these Dallas Georgia homes have a 50/50 chance of selling.  That may not sound great, BUT, remember interest rates are lower than they have EVER been.  Today’s buyers are able to get 30 year interest rates in the 3-5% range.  This means it is extremely cheap to borrow money for 30 years.  All the buyers that have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy have found it, they are buying.  Let’s look at the statistics over the last 12 months.  Here is the December 2011 Market Absorption for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $100K-125K.

Current number of homes on the market                                            _____95 _________
Number of homes that failed to sell in the past 12 months                _____483_________
Number of homes that Sold in past 12 months                                  _____234_________
Total number of homes sold per month                                              _____19.5_______
Total Months worth of Inventory                                                       _____4.9_   _______

Current number of homes on the market                    ______95  _____
Number of new inventory for this period                   ______23.75____
Total Inventory                                                           ______118.75___
Number of Homes that will sell                                  ______58.5 ____     __49.3%____
Number of Homes that will not sell                            ______60.25___      ___50.7%____

 Average Sold Price during the last 12 months                             _$108,241_

Here are the percentages over the last 12 months for Dallas Georgia homes ranging from $100K-125K

                                    % of Homes               Months                       Days on
Month                         that will sell                of Inventory                Market
December 2010           38.4%                          9.3                               72
January 2011                31%                             8.9                               74
February 2011             29.7%                          8.9                               75
March 2011                 27.6%                          9.4                               74
April 2011                    27.3%                          8.4                               79
May 2011                    15.6%                          9.7                               81
June 2011                    32.3%                          9.7                               81
July 2011                     29.3%                          9.7                               81
August 2011                 32.1%                          9.0                               83
September 2011           38.9%                          7.7                               85
October 2011              46.1%                          5.2                               82
November 2011           54.4%                          4.4                               86
December 2011           49.3%                          4.9                               87

We are seeing homes with GREAT prices get multiple offers.  This creates a war between buyers pushing the price of your home above the listed price.  If your home falls into the range of $100,000 to $125,000 and you want to make sure your home is one of the homes that sells as quickly as possible, with as little hassle as possible, and for the most money possible; we believe your list price should be between $99,900 and 107,900.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Dallas Georgia real estate. For complete information about the Dallas Georgia real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Dallas Georgia real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com. Please feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage questions and I will me more than glad to answer your queries. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

An Option To Foreclosure by real estate agent
Are you or do you know someone that is facing foreclosure of his or her home in ? This is a frightening experience and one that will leave you bewildered and wondering what you should do next. Well there is another option that we will talk about in our discussion today.  
Have you ever considered trying to find a buyer for your home that will allow you to stay in the home after the sale is complete, because you are going to rent it from him? This is a viable option, but one that we should take a closer look at so that you understand the advantages as well as the disadvantages.
Advantage #1 – You won’t be homeless
This is an obvious advantage, but one that does not need to be taken lightly. If you can arrange a sale/rent back option, you won’t have to move and find a new place to live. You can stay in your home by just making regular monthly payments.
Advantage #2 – Well defined information
When you are able to sell your house in this manner, then it is important that in your agreement, you define both the sale price and what the house is valued at from a rental standpoint.
Advantage #3 – Repurchase Opportunity
For a lot of people, the foreclosure and poor financial situation is a temporary situation. If this is the case, then you want to spell that out in your agreement. The price that you will purchase it back will already be defined when you sell the house. Additionally as part of the agreement, you want to make sure that the opportunity to buy back the house will be an option for you.
Disadvantage #1 – Low selling price
Remember that you will possibly sell this house at a price that will be below the value of the market for that house in . It is very possible that you won’t feel that pinch very much as you also do not have to pay commissions such as real estate commissions.
There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I would be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

As a real estate agent who has experience in I have assisted many individuals in buying and selling homes. In this article, I will show some top practical tips that I have discovered to help anyone sell any house. market. When you finish reading this article, you will know exactly how to manage a quick, stress free sale of your house.

Staging your home will lead to more success than not staging it.

Even if you have not staged a home before, you will find that it does not require any previous experience; you will be able to do it with a minimum amount of effort.

1Fixing things. Before showing the house, any repairs needed to the house, floor, appliances and fixtures should be taken care of.

Two-Organize your things. Store anything that seems out of place.

Third,Get your house as clean as it can be. Beautify the front of your home, steam clean the carpet, shine the windows daily.

Price is key. If your asking price is too low, you won't realize enough profit from the sale. One of the biggest pitfalls that a seller may encounter is pricing their home to high. Many believe that they can take a lower offer if they start out first with a high price. Overpricing can greatly limit marketability. The most important factor in selling your house is that you have the correct price.

If you want a smoother and easier experience with selling your home then make certain that you are working with an experienced real estate agent. Moreover, the commission you pay will be more than covered by the 16% saving that you will achieve on an average as compared to selling to FSBO.

It is very difficult to select the right real estate agent. It is in your best interest to locate an agent who is well-versed in the area. You will want to find an agent that is trustworthy. You'll want to seek out an agent with the ability to market as well as sell.

On the chance you have yet to find an agent Give me a call first for a free consultation, what can it hurt, and who knows I may just be what you need. Call me anytime at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure in by real estate expert, Craig Summers?

Are you moving from ? Did you get a job in another state? Do you have a house that you don’t know what to do with? Have you tried to sell your house in and not been able to do so? If you have tried this or if this sounds like you, then this discussion is for you.

You have an option to do what is known as a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Basically you are offering the bank title to the house in in the shape that it is in and then you can go on your merry way.

Now the bank has some options and it does not have to accept your offer. There are some distinct advantages to do this though. If the bank doesn’t accept your offer and instead your house in goes into foreclosure the bank will be unable to sell it if an interested buyer were to contact them.

If the house in were to be foreclosed the bank has to go through several steps before that house can actually sell. First the original owner has to be served certain court papers. The bank may have to wait while it is published. It may be some time before a sale can actually occur.

So what happens if they accept your offer? They will check your credit. They will check to see if you have any liens against the property. They will check the public records and as long as all of the searches come back clear, the bank will be glad to accept your deed.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com.  Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I would be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

Just like any other product that is bought and sold, real estate is affected by supply and demand.  By determining the absorption rate we can tell what you should realistically expect to receive for your Dallas Georgia Home sale.  Let's look at the below example, it is a for all the Dallas Georgia homes priced between $150,000 to $175,000. 

Statistically homes that don't sell in 90 days or less sell at a lower price.  Homes in the $150K-175K price range that are on the market longer than 90 days have a 69.9% chance of not selling! 

So how can you sell your Dallas Georgia Home?  Lets look at the Dallas Georgia market absorption rate.

For Dallas Georgia Homes, here is the November 2011 Market Absorption for homes ranging from $150K-175K.

Current number of homes on the market                                            _____81 _________
Number of homes that failed to sell in the past 12 months                _____424_________
Number of homes that Sold in past 12 months                                  _____122_________
Total number of homes sold per month                                              _____10.16_______
Total Months worth of Inventory                                                       _____7.97_   _______

Current number of homes on the market                    ______81  ________
Number of new inventory for this period                   ______20.25_______
Total Inventory                                                           ______101.25______
Number of Homes that will sell                                  ______30.48 ______              ___30.1%____
Number of Homes that will not sell                            ______70.77_____              ___69.9%____

 Average Sold Price during the last 12 months                             _$156,695_

There are 10.16 Dallas Georgia homes selling each month in the $150K-175K price range.  There are only 81 Dallas Georgia homes on the market and it will only take 7.97 months to sell all of these homes in this price range.  This means the the demand is increasing, supply is low, and prices are begining to rise.  The average sold price in the $150K-175K price range during the last 12 months in Dallas Georgia was $156,695.  In this environment we are seeing homes that are priced at or below this price get multiple offers.  This means people who are interested will offer more than the list price for the home.  They get into an offer war and the price point gets pushed up.  If you want to make sure you are able to sell your Dallas Georgia home for the best possible price, you need to sell today!  Over the next few months prices should rise further.  We suspect in the spring of 2012 we will see prices go up even more.  DON'T WAIT!  If you want to sell your Dallas Georgia home in the $150K-175K price range you need to get it on the market for $139,900 to $145,900. 

For a FREE List of 3 Plus Bedroom Dallas Georgia Homes under $150,000 with prices, addresses, and descriptions click the link, fill out the form below or call 877 566 0511 Ext. 4010

A sale will often depend upon the way it looks. Buying a home is often an emotional decision. The use of aesthetics has a powerful ability to affect the way in which you feel. This article covers a few of the biggest errors in terms of appearance that sellers in the area make, so you can avoid these mistakes and fetch a higher price for your house.

Lighting is crucial when showing your house to a buyer.

Mistake #1 - Poor Lighting Bright and inviting, a naturaly lit house with bright light seems to draw you in. Dark and gloomy,a dark house seems.

Make sure the windows are open and the curtains are pulled back. If the house is naturally poorly lit, get some extra lights in the house to help with the lighting.

2nd error - Neglecting Fragrance

The subtle scent of your home plays a large role in the purchaser's attitude. While it's nice to have a faint, clean scent to the house, what should absolutely be avoided are any noticeable strange smells or odors.

Aroma's that remind the buyer of the current occupant are not welcome. Use of some air fresheners prior to showing the house can work wonders.

The inside of your house is not the only place you should pay attention to.

Mistake #3 - Poor Exterior First Impression The exterior, including the paint and the front yard, both play an important factor in the buyer's decision making process.

Your buyer will get a first impression from viewing the exterior of your home.

Perhaps you have a teenager who's painted his walls orange.

Mistake #4 - Strange Colors Pink may be your forte and it may look good with the paintings you own. But, for the individual shopper, the hues might or might not be appropriate.

Why chance it? Make sure all the walls are painted a neutral color,before showing your house.

Spray WD-40 on any squeaking hinges.

Mistake #5 - Not Making Obvious Repairs If you are having issues with major utilities be sure to have those problems resolved first. Replace any damaged or old kitchen cabinets and counters.

Tiles need to be completely cleaned of grime and dirt. Often times it could even pay to replace old windows.

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Selling your house in can be both a great experience and a tough one. One that often causes stress for sellers is the open house. What does it take to run a smooth and successful open house? In this article, we’ll go over how to run a successful open house that attracts buyers in the area.
Stage Your House
Staging your house is absolutely essential to getting a good price on your sale. Your house should look clean, new and well cared for.
Any repairs that need to be done should be done before the open house. Carpets, floors, tiles and walls should be in pristine condition.
You should pay special attention to the bathroom and kitchen. Make sure there’s no grime on the tiles and no rust on any metal.
Marketing Strategy
Another important point in a successful open house is your marketing strategy.
There are many ways to market an open house. The most basic of basics starts with putting an “Open House, X Date!” sign in front of the house with the date of the open house. On that day, change it to say “Open House, Open Today!”
Other strategies include posting the open house on popular online classifieds like Craigslist or posting ads in the newspaper.
Working with a Real Estate Agent
One of the best ways to ensure you have the best open house possible is to work with a real estate agent.
A real estate agent is trained in how to get qualified buyers into an open house with a variety of marketing tactics. Once interested buyers are in the house, agents are also trained in how to “soft sell” the house in such a way that has buyers interested in making an offer.
If you don’t already have a real estate agent who can help you stage a successful open house in the area, feel free to give me a call at 404 374 1620 or send me an email at craig@pauldingandpolk.com  for a free consultation.

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As a seller looking to get the most out of your house, it’s completely understandable to want to try your hand at selling the house on your own. Before you make your decision, consider these pros and cons about selling a home through a FSBO or through an agent. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to make a much more informed decision.
6% - 7% Commission
The reason sellers opt for FSBO sales is because working with a real estate agent can be seen as “expensive” because of the 6% commission.
However, in reality it almost always costs more to not hire a real estate agent. The NAR has found that on average, sales done through a real estate agent sell for 16% higher than those listed by FSBOs.
Control
Another reason why sellers may opt for FSBOs is the desire to control the entire selling process. While this could be great, it can also be a big pitfall.
Why? Because sellers are often very attached to their homes. They have an emotionally attachment which keeps them from making unbiased judgments or negotiating in an unattached manner.
That’s why it’s so important that if you work with an agent, you work with an agent you trust so that you can share the responsibility while knowing your agent is taking care of what needs to be taken care of.
Finding Buyers
It’s hard for FSBOs to find good buyers. Why?
Generally, real estate agents don’t show FSBOs. Instead, they show properties listed by other agents. What ends up happening is that investors or buyers looking for a lowball deal end up coming to look at FSBOs, resulting in lower sale prices.
Although there are some positives to listing your home as a FSBO, it’s usually not worth the headache and the time and money you’ll likely lose as a result.
To see if a real estate agent is good for you, it’s important to talk to someone who’s been local to the area for some time. To see if we’d be a match, please give me a call at 404 374 1620 or send me an email at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

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Just like any other product that is bought and sold, real estate is affected by supply and demand.  By determining the absorption rate we can tell what you should realistically expect to receive for the sell your Dallas Georgia Home.  Let's look at the below example, it is a for all the homes in Paulding County priced between $125,000 to $150,000. 

Statistically homes that don't sell in 90 days or less sell at or slightly below list price.  Homes in the $125K-150K price range that are on the market longer than 90 days have a 64.7% chance of not selling at all!  These are the homes you want to focus your search on.  These sellers are beginning to believe they are not going to sell.  They are also getting realistic on their price expectations. 

For Dallas Georgia Homes, here is the October 2011 Market Absorption for homes ranging from $125K-150K.

Current number of homes on the market                                            _____99 _________
Number of homes that failed to sell in the past 12 months                _____542_________
Number of homes that Sold in past 12 months                                  _____175_________
Total number of homes sold per month                                              _____14.58_______
Total Months worth of Inventory                                                       _____6.8_   _______

Current number of homes on the market                    ______99  ________
Number of new inventory for this period                   ______24.75_______
Total Inventory                                                           ______123.75______
Number of Homes that will sell                                  ______43.74 ______              ___35.3%____
Number of Homes that will not sell                            ______80.01_____              ___64.7%____

 Average Sold Price during the last 12 months                             _$130,604_

If you want to make sure your home is one of the homes that sells as quickly as possible and with as little hassle as possible, we believe your list price should be at or below $117,500. 

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The internet can be a powerful asset in selling your home in . One of the toughest parts in selling your home is getting enough qualified buyers to look at your property. By using a wide range of internet resources near , we can maximize the chances on making a sale by getting more qualified buyers to look at your property.

One great source of leads is the Multiple Listing Service, MLS for short. The MLS is an internet based system that real estate agents and buyers can access in order to find homes they're interested in. By putting your property on the MLS, you drastically increase the chances that your home will be sold.

Another great source of buyers is Craigslist. Craigslist is a popular web based classifieds website, where buyers and agents go to find houses that they may be interested in looking at. By posting compelling advertisements on Craigslist, you can drasticically increase your house's exposure.

No matter where you're posting your house, the key to getting qualified buyers to physically come and look is a great ad. The most important thing is to have photos that are compelling. Often times that means hiring a professional photographer to take the photos.

If you don't have pictures at all, most people will just skip over your ad completely. Afterall, there are so many houses that do have pictures. Why would they risk wasting their time on a house that doesn't?

It's also important to put down your price and whether or not you're willing to negotiate. Remember, the idea is to get qualified buyers in to your house, not just anyone. If you have a set price and you're not willing to negotiate, then buyers who want to make lowball offers are just wasting your time.

In this article, we've briefly covered some of the ways to use the internet to sell your house quickly. There's a lot of information available to you about selling a house in . For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.pauldingandpolk.com

Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 404 374 1620 or email me at craig@pauldingandpolk.com

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