About Cochise County, AZ

Buying takes skill. It's a lot like extreme couponing. You get your ducks in a row and wait for that perfect sale so everything falls into place. But what if you don't have the time? It all depends on what you want, where you want it and how much you are willing to pay for it.

Here are some vital tips to buying Sierra Vista real estate.

We love our area and having an agent that knows the area can make all the difference in the world. If you use an out of town agent that may not know the market trends and what homes should be priced at, you may end up paying a lot more for a home. If you can wait and be patient for the right home the payoff can be amazing.

Do you have a home sell before you buy a new one?

If so, don't wait to sell before looking. It's ok to look and if you speak to a lender ahead of time about a possible bridge loan if your home doesn't sell in time you may find yourself a great deal. Get everything ready to buy a home before you sell. I'm not saying that you're guaranteeing a double mortgage but if you're ready now, you won't miss a great deal on a great home if it comes and goes quickly on the market.

Do you have buy quickly?

If you don't have the time to sit and wait for the perfect home, the second best option is to find an experienced agent to do all the work for you. An experienced agent, like myself, knows almost all the listings on the market at a given time. My connections with other Sierra Vista Realtors in the area can help you find the right home before it even hits the market. This can save you time and money by finding the right home at a killer deal before anyone else can.

Are you an investor?

Investors sometime have the luxury of waiting out the market. If you're a first time homebuyer, and you only have to pay rent for your current home, you may have the luxury of sitting and waiting for the right home to become available. Investors typically have cash to put down and lenders like this type of sale because they know they won't have to deal with the home in foreclosure or loan default again. Many time first time home buyers get beat out by the cash buyer but most of the time investors have a waiting period once a home is listed to give actual owner occupied buyers a chance at a great home.

So can you buy the right house at the right price at the right time? Yes! It takes skill, patience and a great Realtor!

Your Sierra Vista Area Realtor

With so many amazing places to settle down, retire or stop off on your journey through life, why wouldn't you make Sierra Vista one of your all-time favorites. I would love to help you buy or sell any home in the Cochise County area including but not limited to: Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Sierra Vista Southeast, Nicksville, Charleston, Fry and many more. Call or email me today at 520-266-0026 | 800-763-5094 | Info@TimBullington.com or send me an email below and I would be happy to search out the best Huachuca City real estate for your needs. Post Originated here http://tbullington.com/how-to-buy-sierra-vista-homes_226.html by Tammy Emineth

Good Enough Mine in Tombstone, AZ

Had good fun this weekend on a day trip from Tucson, AZ to historic Tombstone, AZ.  We're always looking for things to do near Tucson, AZ.

It was Helldorado Days in Tombstone and we enjoyed the Parade on Sunday, a great barbecue pork sandwich at the Longhorn Restaurant, great shopping, and the various re-enactment pieces played throughout the day.  

Our visiting student from France got herself a cowboy hat - I proclaimed her a true American now!

One of the tours we participated in was the Good Enough Mine Tour.  It actually came to my attention by way of a Groupon, and ended up a nice way to spend an hour.  First of all, it was a comfortable 65 degree temperature - nice escape from the 90's above! Secondly, our tour guide knew his stuff and answered questions from tourists of all ages.

The Good Enough Mine got its name based on the amount of ore versus rock, identifying it as "good enough" to open business!  Ed Schieffelin staked his claim and eventually sold the mine for around $500,000 and in the 1800's...well that's a lot of silver!

The Good Enough Mine was re-opened in March of 2007 as a tourist attraction and vital part of the history of Tombstone. 

I was going to share my photos here, but my camera ran out of battery power and I've decided I must have left it back in Albuquerque at the Balloon Festival.  So, off to eBay...

I did, however, find this informative video on YouTube and thought I'd share it with you here.  It's also featured on their web site.  

http://clantongang.com/oldwest/goodenoughminetour.html

Brokers Are Often Broke!

For many years, there has been increasing pressure for real estate brokers to reduce their fees, enhance the technology and agent services they provide, and provide increased “splits” with their sales force.

All fine ideas, if you are an agent.

But, from the broker’s standpoint these issues appear a bit different.

Small brokerages, if they have an incredibly low overhead, can compete in a couple of these areas... but not in technology and agent services.

Large brokerages, where hundreds of agents are on the rolls, often do provide for most of these needs in their business models, but often are deploying many under-trained, unskilled agents ot into the public without much in the way of supervision.

Medium-sized brokerages are perhaps hit the hardest, because they are required to provide “back-room” staff, and other administrative personnel. Their overhead is usually pretty high, and they are under constant threat of their agents demanding greater “splits, technology, and agent services. Since agents are independent contractors, and generally in demand, all they have to do is sign a form, or “click” a box on the Internet, and “poof,” they are now working at another brokerage.

So… the question is, Does A Broker Deserve To Make A Profit?

Of course. Why else would brokers be in business?

The common denominator to all of the above scenarios is well-trained, well treated agents who are satisfying their objectives. Training is where most companies drop the ball, leaving themselves vulnerable to recruiting efforts by their competitors.

Training is not inexpensive. It can be done by contract, bringing in outside entities, or… best yet, is to develop in-house training that is routinely and relentlessly delivered.

Then, brokers… take a good look at your business model, and decide what “tweaks” you can make that reduce your overhead, while maintaining an excellent environment for your independent contracts.

Challenging? Yes. Open to modest, but effective, increased profits? You betcha!!!

Could Anyone Use A Buyer?

She’s a REALTOR®, just like me!

Look at the smile on her face! She just held an Open House! Did she sell the home in which she was sitting? Probably not.

But, did she get some leads? Yes!

Did she come face-to-face with potential buyers? Yes!

Did she get their contact information, and/or, make an appointment with them? Yes!

And, in the worst case… If no one whosoever shows up at the Open House, was it a waste of her time? No!

Because she had plenty of time to catch up on some work, and make phone calls to her sphere of influence. So… was it a waste of her time? No!

I don’t do many Open Houses, but, they can produce a few buyer leads, and let you “Stop and Smell the Roses,” for a few hours. Do we need that? Yes!

Yes… Yes… Yes… We All Need that!

Glock 22C (Ported) .40 Caliber Pistol

Pretty Bunny Ears!

When I’m showing rural properties, I choose to carry my weapon in the open, just as a deterrent. It works great! Well, I guess it does. You can’t prove a negative,… but, I have never had any problems while carrying the weapon.

I always explain to my clients, before we get in the car, that, as my father told me, “It is easier to stay out of trouble, thant it is to GET OUT of trouble.” So, I’m always alert when visiting rural properties, and by wearing my Glock 22 (.40 caliber), pistol completely visible. If anyone who sees me intends any mischief, they will simply go somewhere else to do it.

Be sure to check your local laws, and speak with your broker, prior to strapping on a pistol.

Be safe.