About Mesa County, CO

Savvy Realtors know that the Internet continues to play a larger and more useful role in our daily lives. Consumers are enthusiastic and loyal visitors to local Web sites. It only stands to reason, then, that potential buyers shop the Internet first. Realtors that keep their Web sites showing beautiful photos of their home listings do the following:

1. RAISE AWARENESS AND REINFORCE THEIR OVERALL MARKETING EFFORTS.
2. REACH A HIGHLY EDUCATED, HIGH-INCOME AUDIENCE.
3. ADD FREQUENCY AND INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS TO THEIR IN-PRINT NEWSPAPER PROMOTIONS.
4. EXPAND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF ADVERTISING.
5. REACHES POTENTIAL BUYERS DURING THE WORKDAY WHEN BUERS MAKE PLANS TO VISIT HOMES IN THE EVENING.
6. OFFERS THE ABILITY TO LINK TO THEIR WEB SITE WHICH ALLOWS REALTORS TO PROVIDE MUCH MORE DETAILED INFORMATION THAN IS AVAILABLE IN TRADITIONAL ADVERTISING.
7. ADVERTISES THEIR LISTING ON THE INTERNET FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST OF CONVENTIONAL ADVERTISING METHODS.
8. ALLOWS REALTORS TO UPDATE PRICES, OPEN HOUSE EVENTS AND PHOTOS IN MINUTES RATHER THAN HAVING TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT NEWSPAPER PRINTING.
9. INCLUDES COLOR at no extra charge!

As a Professional Realtor, don't miss the golden opportunities that the Internet provides. Make sure all of your listing are presented in the best light by hiring a Professional Stager. Remember, emotion plays a huge part in a buyer's decision. And staging is the best return on investment when marketing your listing!

The following link includes statistics for regional areas. The good news that all regional areas showed an increase, Although some area home sales increased more than others. Also, if you haven't owned a home in the last 3 years, you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. In order to take advantage of this credit you need to close on your new home before Dec. 1, 2009. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Uptrend Continues in Pending Home Sales

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In this competetive market you want to make sure your home has the edge. Are any of these reasons hindering you from selling you home?

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-6 Reasons Why Some Homes Sell

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About 2 months ago (before I switched over to Coldwell Banker), Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine called me and asked me for an interview concerning the real estate market in Colorado, specifically the western slope. I didn't know if anything would come of it, but for those of you that are interested (Thanks Mom!) you can check it our here. My little blurb is on bottom right hand corner of page 54 in the May 2009. Also, they show some homes from the upper-prices ranges available in Grand Junction and we come out looking pretty good!

The Daily Sentinel recently posted the following article. There has been talk around the office about how things were picking up and I am happy to report we aren't the only ones.

Daily Sentinel Article - Grand Junction Home Market Responding to rates, Stimulis