Prairieville, LA

My name is Sandy Ogburn Sandlin. I offer you a big Southern hello from Prairieville, Louisiana, just outside of Baton Rouge. Though I'm new to Active Rain, I've been serving buyers and sellers in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes for nearly three decades. If you look at my Sandy's Team website, several things should stand out to you.

First, you will notice that the motto that appears on every page of my site says "We specialize in the homes that should have sold but didn't." While many people who want to sell their homes come to us first, we also have many clients who list with us after other realtors failed to sell their homes. Time after time, these new clients lament that their previous agent didn't seem to work too hard to market their home. Maybe he didn't keep them updated as to what he was doing for them. At the end of the listing period, these frustrated clients did not renew. We sell their homes in short order.

Our many awards attest that Sandy's Team of agents routinely has great success moving homes. Why? We offer our clients a personalized marketing system that is second to none. Realizing that over 67% of real estate customers use the internet in their search for a new home, we publicize the home online but follow up on every inquiry with a phone call or a personal email. We post on websites, advertise in print, and put signs in the yard. By blending new technology with old fashioned personal service, we are successful in matching buyers with our inventory of homes. Both buyers and sellers come away from the transaction happy.

At Re/Max Excellent Properties, our team members are specialists who work together to make sure that each part of the transaction goes smoothly. Our agents who work directly with buyers and sellers are backed by specialists who handle all details of listings and closings. I value my team and frequently tell them so. This keeps everyone happy to do their part in bringing every transaction to a successful close.

Sandy's Team members are proud area residents and often sponsor local events. On February 21^st, for example, we are hosting a Lifeshare blood drive right at our office. If you're in the neighborhood that day, help our team "give the gift of life."

http://ascensionparishfhaappraisers.com/ - FHA Appraisers Ascension Parish (Prairieville) Report On Ole Homestead Subdivision 70769

Solds In this Subdivision from 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2007 revealed:
Average Sales Price: $265,667
Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $117.23
Median Sold Price: $270,000
Low Sales Price: $224,000
High Sales Price: $305,000
Average # of Days On Market: 73
# of Sales: 9

Solds In this Subdivision from 01/01/2008 to 12/31/2008 reveals:
Average Sales Price: $271,150
Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $116.88
Median Sold Price: $257,450
Low Sales Price: $200,000
High Sales Price: $399,000
Average # of Days On Market: 73
# of Sales: 6
Listing Price To Sales Price Ratio Has Been: 99.17%

Therefore, based on the median sale price barometer (the barometer used by the NAR National Association of Realtors) within Subdivision, the market direction appears to be decreasing.

The Average Sales Price has increased by +$5,483 due to a high $399,000 sale.

Median Sales Price has decreased by -$12,550.

Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft. has decreased by a very minor -$0.35/sf.

Ole Homestead Subdivision data is presented with the permission of the Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors.

Author's Bio:

Bill Cobb, CREA, is Greater Baton Rouge's favorite and most reputable home appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 16 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill's company, Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:

Office: 225-293-1500

Fax: 1-866-663-6065

fastvalue2@cox.net

http://ascensionparishfhaappraisers.com/

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http://ascensionrealestateappraisers.com/ - Silverstone Estates Market Direction: Up or Down? I recently completed a home appraisal in Oakleigh/Silverstone Subdivision and made this discovery below.

An MLS CMA of this Subdivision from 09/18/2006 to 09/18/2007 reveals:
The Average Sales Price: $194,960
The Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $114.52/sf
The Median Sold Price: $189,900
Low Sales Price: $169,900
High Sales Price: $231,000
Average # of Days On Market: 44 Days On Market
# of Sales: 6

An MLS CMA of this Subdivision from 09/18/2007 to 09/18/2008 reveals:
The Average Sales Price: $193,540
The Average Sold Price Per Sq. Ft.: $118.38/sf
The Median Sold Price: $192,500
Low Sales Price: $168,000
High Sales Price: $219,000
Average # of Days On Market: 60 Days On Market
# of Sales: 10

Therefore, based on the median sale price barometer (the barometer used by the NAR National Association of Realtors) within Oakleigh/Silverstone Estates, the market direction appears to be increasing slightly. Also, the the average sales price has increased by +$2,600 and average sold price per sq. ft. +$3.86/sf.

NOTE: Oakleigh and Silverstone S/Ds are connected. There were no sales in either period in Oakleigh S/D, but there were 6 sales in the first period and 10 sales in the second period in Silverstone S/D. And, Silverstone Estates data is presented with the permission of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors.

Author's Bio:

Bill Cobb, CREA, is Greater Baton Rouge's favorite and most reputable home appraiser frequently called upon by banks, homeowners, and savvy real estate investors to assess property values. A home appraiser with 16 years experience, Bill Cobb brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a home appraiser.

Bill's company, Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group, serves Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Western Livingston Parish and Northern Ascension Parish).

Contact Bill Cobb and Accurate Valuations Home Appraisal Group for your next home appraisal:

Office: 225-293-1500

Fax: 1-866-663-6065

fastvalue2@cox.net

http://ascensionparishfhaappraisers.com/