About Monroe's Frenchman's Bend

Frenchmans Bend Subdivision, Monroe LA: One of northeast Louisiana's premiere subdivisions Frenchmans Bend has golf & health clubs, a professional 18-hole golf course, a full-service bar & grill, a health and fitness center, and pool/spa. To view a complete list of the homes available in & around Frenchmans Bend visit: www.YourTeamRealtyLLC.com. Frenchman's Bend has over 450 homes & 2000 residents.

Below are the schools and links to the schools website that serve the Frenchman's Bend area:

Please contact me with any questions: http://www.yourteamrealtyllc.com/contact/ or 318-372-4580.

I tell so many sellers that, I will market their home online, because 90% of homebuyers start searching and looking online for a house. You should see the look I get when I'm on that listing appointment. I can just see the words written all over their face; "Well if that's the case why do I need you I can upload my home online myself and sale it!" The key words are search and look! Now Mr and Mrs Seller do you know how to convert the home Buyer from looking into buying. Most of all...how can you get a Buyer to buy your home? Do you know how to market online? Do you know how to follow up with an online buyer? Do you know what to say and how to say it? 80% of uploading a home for sale online is the easy part. Upload to a website, Craiglist, Google, Yahoo, Trulia, Zillow, Facebook, Youtube, and the list goes on and on with uploads. The 20% is what makes your home attractive, and sell quickly for top dollar. And what is the 20%? Design and Story telling. The home must have an online design or the home is just another house for sale on the Internet. What photos to use online, the length of your video is very improtant (too long and the buyer will lose interest also the type of video) oh, you didn't plan to use a video? The home has to speak to the buyer with the right words....Storytelling! How many times have you read an ad that said....This is a great 3 bedroom 2 bath home, or This home is better than new, a must see! Please...how can a home be better than new, and how many 3 bedroom 2 bath homes are on the market right now! Don't tell a fib (lie) about the home but tell a brief story so the buyer will enjoy reading. I believe as REALTORS we must step up and show value, or we will get stepped over. So remember the next time a Seller says "I can market and sell my home online myself" tell them just uploading your home online doesn't guarantee a sale.

It's already been a busy year with real estate in the Bend! This popular golf course community has grown to approx. 500 households. It is built around a golf course with clubhouse, pool and fitness center. Sterlington Elementary and High Schools serve this area. Find out about membership in the golf course and homeowners' association at http://www.frenchmansbend.com/

Currently, 23 homes are for sale in the Bend ranging in price from $245,000 to $1,190,000. Quite a range of sizes, amenities, location and curb appeal. This is evidence that Frenchman's Bend has affordable homes as well as some of the most elite in Ouachita Parish.

Since the beginning of this year, 17 homes have sold with an average of 175 days on the market, priced from $252,900 to $595,000. As expected, the highest priced homes stayed on the market longest because the pool of buyers in Ouachita Parish is smaller for homes priced over $500,000.

Looking for a home with a nice view? Frenchman's Bend is a great place for a view of the golf course or the bayou. Give me a call and we'll go see which view you prefer.

A popular golf course community, Frenchman's Bend is a favorite place to live for many families moving to the Monroe area to work at ULM, CenturyLink, Dow, and many other local employers. The neighborhood has continuted to grow over the past 20 years with over 450 residences now completed.

The housing market in the Bend is always busy, but activity has picked up some since the beginning of the new year.

• 5 homes SOLD
• Average SOLD price = $312,800
• Average days on the market = 130
• Average price/sq.ft = $112

4 Homes are under contract or Pending Sale, ranging in price from $255,000 to $379,000.

There's still a big inventory, however. As we move into the most active season for selling homes, the time is NOW to be sure your home is in top condition and PRICED RIGHT! As of March 1, 2010, there are

• 17 Homes are for sale
• High List Price = $639,000
• Low List Price = $279,999
• Average List Price = $411,358
• Average days on the market = 222
• Average price/sq.ft = $115

Homeowners in this pretty neighborhood can take advantage of the golf course, the clubhouse and restaurant, and many activities planned for families to get to know each other. This is one reason Frenchman's Bend is such a popular place to live.

The Homeowners Association is sponsoring "brunch" with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 21st from noon - 2:00pm. Bring your children and grandchildren to the clubhouse for a fun and memorable visit with the Easter Bunny. All homeowners are invited to this event. Make sure you bring your camera.