Grand Junction, CO

GRAND JUNCTION CO HOMES

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOME IN OR NEAR GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO?

DO YOU LIKE TO LOOK FOR HOMES ON THE INTERNET FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME?

ARE YOU RELUCTANT TO CALL VARIOUS LISTING AGENTS JUST TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OR TO SEE A PROPERTY?

ARE YOU TIRED OF GOING TO WEBSITE AFTER WEBSITE ONLY TO RECEIVE LIMITED INFORMATION ON HOMES FOR SALE?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE, I HAVE THE PERFECT HOME FINDING TOOL FOR YOU! LET THE HOMEBUYER'S SCOUTING REPORT PROGRAM TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR ONLINE HOME SHOPPING. YOU NOT ONLY GET INDIRECT ACCESS TO OUR LOCAL MLS, YOU ALSO GET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Be the 1ST to see all real estate listings from all the real estate companies
• You'll have your own private password protected website that is set up exclusively for you
• Online access from your own home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• You will see maps, pictures, prices, and addresses, and you will easily be able to obtain more information or schedule a showing of a property with just the click of your mouse!
• Receive quick email alerts each time a property you may be interested in enters the market
• You will have your own notebook page where you can save all of your favorite listings to easily keep track of homes you're interested in

You will no longer have to visit various websites to see all available listings. Sound too good to be true? It's not! The Homebuyer's Scouting Report is your exclusive home shopping website and it's all free to you with no obligation and no commitment. Wanna give it a try? Just click on the image to below to get started:

Shelly Christensen with RE/MAX 4000 Inc. and Brook Seeley with Bank of America have combined forces in a newly formed strategic relationship with a licensed real estate company, Home Buyers Marketing II, Inc. (HBM II). HBM II provides area homebuyers with an innovative and FREE home finding service called the Home Buyers Scouting Report®.

The Home Buyers Scouting Report® (HBSR ®) is a free home finding service provided directly to individual homebuyers by HBM II. ®

A service of Home Buyer's Marketing II, Inc.

In some markets, not all of the listings are available due to local rules & regulations. Address, mapping, and other property information restrictions apply in some markets.

ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, THE U.S. REAL ESTATE MARKET IS ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY. IT IS PREDICTED THAT WE WILL SEE A SLIGHT CLIMB IN VALUES IN THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2010. Here's why:

• Existing home sales rose over 7% between October and November of 2009 which represents the largest number of sales in the past 33 months.
• The sales volume was up 44% higher in November 2009 then it was in November 2008.
• Inventory levels have dropped to nearly 50% of what they were a year ago.

THE PAST FEW MONTHS HAVE PROVED TO BE INDICATIVE OF A MARKET REBOUND BUT THAT IS NOT THE ONLY REASON WHY BUYING NOW INSTEAD OF WAITING COULD ACTUALLY SAVE YOU MONEY. Here's why:

• INTEREST RATES ARE STILL LOW - The Feds will cease buying mortgage backed securities after the 1st qtr of 2010 which will cause rates to climb. Higher interest rates mean larger payments.
• TAX CREDIT IS AVAILABLE TO 1ST TIME HOMEBUYERS AND MOVE UP BUYERS AS WELL - The tax credit will expire at the end of April. What else is there to say about receiving thousands of dollars from the government just for buying a house?
• PRICES ARE GOING UP! Inventories have dropped which means values will begin to go up!

Of course, these statistics may not necessary reflect your local area, but are still a good indication that the market correction is complete. Talk to a local Realtor or mortgage professional for more information and to help you decide if NOW is the right time for YOU! As always, I'm available to help in any way I can. You may also call or email me if you would like to be referred to a professional in your area.

Most people don't understand what a contingency really means. To most, a contingnecy means that something will happen after something else happens. While that is true, there's more to it. What contingency really means is that something will happen after AND ONLY IF something else happens. It is a CHANCE that something will happen.

Most contracts will simply become void if the contingency doesn't occur, which is sometimes not evident until closing day! This is usually the case in a contract that is contingent upon the buyer's current home closing. But contingencies can be so much more than a home closing. Contracts can be contingent upon the buyer receiving a job offer, the successful relocation of the buyer to the home's area, the buyer receiving an anticipated inheritance or other source of funds, or even upon the buyer passing a law exam (or any other professional exam).

So what happens if the contingency is not met? Well, that depends on how the contract is written. Contingencies can be effective and productive if properly constructed. It is important to understand what will happen if the contingency does not occur. Is there a controlling date for the contingency? Does the contract terminate or simply become void? Where does the earnest money go if the contingency is not met? Whether you are the buyer or the seller, a properly constructed contingency with a clear direction on what happens with the earnest money if the contingency does not occur, as well as clearly defined dates and deadlines satisfactory to all parties, could be the difference between a successful transaction and one that ends up in mediation or, worse, litigation.

Don't be afraid to offer or accept a contingency in your real estate transaction, just be sure to understand all possible scenarios and how you are protected under the terms of the contract.

CONTINGENCIES: TAKING A CHANCE AND WINNING IN THE END!

With only 6-8 weeks left in the second busiest Real Estate Season of the year, Grand Junction, Clifton, Montrose, Fruita, Delta,Clifton, and other Grand Valley properties are in desperate need of real estate staging. NOT just vacuuming, putting clothes away, and keeping the dishes done. But HIGH QUALITY HOME STAGING! So many home owners and agents are feeling the pinch to sell before the quiet winter season sets in. Proper home staging is what they need to SELL FASTER and for THE BEST PRICE POSSIBLE!!

It's important to refer your clients to a home stager, or real estate stager who understands the the target market for that particular neighborhood, the style of the home and who has an eye for broad-appeal design. A good real estate stager knows how to talk to homeowners about the importance of home staging and how it will boost the homes' value when they are presenting it to potential buyers. A qualified home stager also frees up the time of the listing agent so they can have more time to do what they do best....marketing and advertising the home, not to mention keeping up with the influx of prospective buyers who are wanting to see this 'move-in-ready' house everyone is talking about!

Let's all do what we can to boost the real estate market in the Grand Valley by offering potential buyers VISIBLE VALUE, and sellers a FASTER SALE at the best possible price.

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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!