Brookfield, WI

The March closings were a little down compared to 2008 results. In March 2009 there were 4 less sales compared to 2008. However, year to date, the number of sales closed are 3 above 2008 results at this time last year. The listings increased in March 2009 compared to 2008, there were 86 new listings compared to 66 added in 2008. In fact every month this year there have been more listing added in Brookfield when compared to last year. There has been a total of 36 more new listing added this year compared to 2008.

This adding listing inventory which is not something needed.

There are currently 21 accepted offers as of 4/4/09 with an average list price of $300,000.

Reviewing the results of the 26 sales that closed in March, the average sales price of $274,738 and were on the market 101 days.

Not too far from the City of Brookfield sits a charming area known as the Village of Elm Grove. It's proximately to Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Waukesha County lends to being recognized as a beautiful pocket of Waukesha County, and it's charm.

My secretaries used to tell me that if I did not go through Elm Grove and stop at the Chocolate Swan that I should keep on going. I often think that it was kind of going to extremes that they were willing to take a stand against chocolate verses me. The chocolate always won out, whether it was dark chocolate, milk chocolate, banana Napoleon, and dipped strawberries. I loved those ladies when they would get their "Care Packages" from me and go off into my kitchen to eat their new found splendor. "Tom, we put everything on your desk, go cold call, or something." Man, did I feel special.

This was just one of the magnificent place you could find in Elm Grove. There used to be this wonderful restaurant that was old as dirt called "The Halfway house" Really charming, and outstanding food.

The little restaurants, pubs, plant nurseries, and more. It is what made Elm Grove, not to say some very nice Real Estate.

Elm Grove is a very unique community in Waukesha County. Home to about 6,200 residents and numerous businesses. Elm Grove provides a small town environment, with proximity to all "big city" opportunities. Residents and businesses share a community spirit that makes Elm Grove and outstanding place to live and work. Volunteerism and cooperation between government, business and residents continue to allow Elm Grove to grow in the right direction and remain strong.

This is evident when you walk in shops, restaurants, and down the street, and people know your name, and wave. People remember you kids names, your favorite types of flowers, and care about you.

See you at closing!

Tom Braatz

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I have been watching the market for some time now and there continues to be a great selection of properties for buyers. Isn't it time you throw away those rent receipts? Buyers could qualify for a $8,000 tax credit that does not have to be paid back. Anyone purchasing a home will have to close by December 1st, 2009. Here is your chance to really make a difference.

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Wishing you a productive day, and see you at closing!

Tom Braatz

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The first date for our commercial, Investment,Business, SBS, Multi Family, and more is set on May28th,2009. Our hugely successful seminars are like no others. I plan on having it a the Best Western Midway Motor lodge in Brookfield. This is just North of I-94 and it's exits. It is just south of Bluemound Rd. and is on Moreland Rd.

See you at closing!

The first date for our commercial, Investment,Business, SBS, Multi Family, and more is set on May28th,2009. Our hugely successful seminars are like no others. I plan on having it a the Best Western Midway Motor lodge in Brookfield. This is just North of I-94 and it's exits. It is just south of Bluemound Rd. and is on Moreland Rd. Our seminars are successful , fun, interactive, educational, and very informative. The last seminar allowed us to help 41 people buy properties all in a three month span. Remember seating is limited to the first two hundred. Great food and drink to be had by all. Bring a guest, and tell your friend to call us to confirm and register a spot for them.

It is imperative that each individual call or email us to register. From there we are going to make sure that every registered person receives a package, a complete real estate tool kit, a work book that we will be using, coupons to many useful parties from accountants, property rental managers for those who are setting up multi portfolio, and lots of bargains and coupons. I have a complete learning book, including how to track, build your tax base, and more.

If you would like to be part of this seminar there are two ways to register. One would be to call me at 1-800-800-7170 Ext 101 and leave your name,number, email, address, number of parties attending, the time to best get back to you, or you could email me at tom@tombraatz.comwith the same information, or you can call me at 262-377-1459 and I will get back to you. Note: This is by invitation only and walk ins are to be scheduled as a one on one evaluation. Because of the high energy, amazing amount of information we will use, and you will learn, and the amount of material handed to you, it would be a great idea to bring a spiral note book, and tape recorder.

This proves to be one of my most productive seminars, right up there with investment buying with multi family (about 40-50 buyers each year benefit), and starting your own business using the SBA (this helps 20-25 new entrepreneurs each year.) Of cource you can always serach at www.buyingvip.com ot www.myhomevaluesource.com. Register to havr properties sent to you.

We maintain selling another 50-100 homes this year as well, and of course Farms, lots, duplexes, and other commercial buildings. A seminar may be right up your alley with all we do. The good news we do a seminar for all arenas.

Tom Braatz

You Can Sign up For VIP BUYING at http://www.BUYINGVIP.com.
24/7 recorded message to obtain Free report,Buyer Package,and Real Estate Tool Kit 1-800-800-7140
If you need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 101
If you do not need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 102
For The "Throw Away Those Rent Receipts" report go to Ext 106

Now You Can find Your Southeastern Wisconsin on-line value at http://www.MyHomeValueSource.com
To Obtain a Sellers Package please go to a recorded 24/7 message at 800-800-7140:
If You Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days, We Have To Be Really Organized: Go To Ext. 103
If You Do Not Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days Please Go To Ext. 104

www.naymz.com tom@tombraatz.com tombraatz@remax.net www.activerain.com/tommybraatz www.LinkedIn.com www.ecademy.com www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459 www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo.com www.trulia.com www.myspace.com www.perfectnetworker.com www.loopnet.com www.konnects.com www.twitter.com www.wordpress.com www.congoo.com www.myhomevaluesource.com www.localism.com/tommybraatz http://podcasts.odiogo.com/toms-southeastern-wisconsin-blog/podcasts-xml.php

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Our seminars are successful , fun, interactive, educational, and very informative. The last seminar allowed us to help 41 people buy properties all in a three month span. Remember seating is limited to the first two hundred. Great food and drink to be had by all. Bring a guest, and tell your friend to call us to confirm and register a spot for them.

It is imperative that each individual call or email us to register. From there we are going to make sure that every registered person receives a package, a complete real estate tool kit, a work book that we will be using, coupons to many useful parties from accountants, property rental managers for those who are setting up multi portfolio, and lots of bargains and coupons. I have a complete learning book, including how to track, build your tax base, and more.

If you would like to be part of this seminar there are two ways to register. One would be to call me at 1-800-800-7170 Ext 101 and leave your name,number, email, address, number of parties attending, the time to best get back to you, or you could email me at tom@tombraatz.comwith the same information, or you can call me at 262-377-1459 and I will get back to you. Note: This is by invitation only and walk ins are to be scheduled as a one on one evaluation. Because of the high energy, amazing amount of information we will use, and you will learn, and the amount of material handed to you, it would be a great idea to bring a spiral note book, and tape recorder.

This proves to be one of my most productive seminars, right up there with investment buying with multi family (about 40-50 buyers each year benefit), and starting your own business using the SBA (this helps 20-25 new entrepreneurs each year.) Of cource you can always serach at www.buyingvip.com ot www.myhomevaluesource.com. Register to havr properties sent to you.

We maintain selling another 50-100 homes this year as well, and of course Farms, lots, duplexes, and other commercial buildings. A seminar may be right up your alley with all we do. The good news we do a seminar for all arenas.

See you at closing!

Tom Braatz

You Can Sign up For VIP BUYING at http://www.BUYINGVIP.com.
24/7 recorded message to obtain Free report,Buyer Package,and Real Estate Tool Kit 1-800-800-7140
If you need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 101
If you do not need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 102
For The "Throw Away Those Rent Receipts" report go to Ext 106

Now You Can find Your Southeastern Wisconsin on-line value at http://www.MyHomeValueSource.com
To Obtain a Sellers Package please go to a recorded 24/7 message at 800-800-7140:
If You Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days, We Have To Be Really Organized: Go To Ext. 103
If You Do Not Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days Please Go To Ext. 104

www.naymz.com tom@tombraatz.com tombraatz@remax.net www.activerain.com/tommybraatz www.LinkedIn.com www.ecademy.com www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459 www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo.com www.trulia.com www.myspace.com www.perfectnetworker.com www.loopnet.com www.konnects.com www.twitter.com www.wordpress.com www.congoo.com www.myhomevaluesource.com www.localism.com/tommybraatz http://podcasts.odiogo.com/toms-southeastern-wisconsin-blog/podcasts-xml.php

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Tom's Monthly Column

Staging Your Home For Sale - Is It Worth The Investment?

It's know secret that a home that shows well and is neat, clean, and allows a buyer to perceive things they normally may not have been able to, could sell for more, and possibly faster. For the past three months the average selling price of a staged home was 19% above the listing price while the unstaged home was only 15%. The 4% difference more than paid the staging cost.

Here are the ten secrets fo selling from Marelen Wharmby, a successful home stager:

• Freshen up the home by painting walls a light, neutral color, such as antique white. Lighter colors appeal to a wider range of buyers and make each room look larger.
  
  
• Take a close look at the floor coverings in each room. If you have hardwood floors under the carpet, you will always make money by removing it, even if the floor is not in perfect condition.
  
  
• Allow as much light as possible to enter the room. Open up or remove all draperies, blinds, shades or other window coverings.
  
  
• Removing the clutterof everyday life - all utilitarian items, stacks of paperworks, toiletries, kitchen utensils, electronic equipment and television sets.
  
  
• Remove furniture from each room that does not go with the decor, such as items that stand out too much and items that are worn or of an unappealing color.
  
  
• Place the remaining room furnishings in a way that makes best use of the character of the space. A room should be balanced so that people do not focus on one particular piece of furniture.
  
  
• Now that you've removed the clutter from your home, adding some nice but inexpensive accessories will greatly elevate the perceived value of the home.
  
  
• Clean, clean, clean. Every crevasse within the home should be spotless and gleaming. Even your normal weekly cleaning can not come close to the quality of clean you need.
  
  
• You can'tover spend on fresh plants and orchids, elaborate floral arrangements and landscape plants. All these provide a strong addition to the ambience you want to create.
  
  
• Go on vacation! The houses that sell for much higher prices are homes that do not have the slightly disheveled look which comes with showering in the morning and cooking dinner in the evening. Being gone also will lower your level of stress and make the house easier to sell. Think of it this way: Your vacation will actually make you money.

We look forward to seeing you at Closing!

Tom Braatz

You Can Sign up For VIP BUYING at http://www.BUYINGVIP.com.
24/7 recorded message to obtain Free report,Buyer Package,and Real Estate Tool Kit 1-800-800-7140
If you need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 101
If you do not need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 102
For The "Throw Away Those Rent Receipts" report go to Ext 106

Now You Can find Your Southeastern Wisconsin on-line value at http://www.MyHomeValueSource.com
To Obtain a Sellers Package please go to a recorded 24/7 message at 800-800-7140:
If You Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days, We Have To Be Really Organized: Go To Ext. 103
If You Do Not Need To Sell Within The Next 60 Days Please Go To Ext. 104

www.naymz.com tom@tombraatz.com tombraatz@remax.net www.activerain.com/tommybraatz www.LinkedIn.com www.ecademy.com www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459 www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo.com www.trulia.com www.myspace.com www.perfectnetworker.com www.loopnet.com www.konnects.com www.twitter.com www.wordpress.com www.congoo.com www.myhomevaluesource.com www.localism.com/tommybraatz http://podcasts.odiogo.com/toms-southeastern-wisconsin-blog/podcasts-xml.php

Buyers & Sellers Buyer/Seller Info Market Analysis Dream Home Finder

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