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Make A Lasting First Impression

09-24-09
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana : Real Estate Brokerage in Bozeman, MT
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Now more than ever, the old adage "you only get one chance to make a good first impression" rings especially true for real estate. With a larger than normal inventory available for buyers to chose from, sellers need to present their homes in the best possible light at all times. Of course the selling process begins with pricing the home properly based on its location, size, and condition. The next phase is to critically assess and evaluate a home's "showability" to get it into showing condition and ready for potential buyers.

Research has shown that 78% of a buyer's assessment of a home to purchase will take place before they even see it due to the location of the property and whether the home's size meets their needs. After that, the rest of the decision making takes place in the first seven seconds of actually seeing a home. Clearly, taking the time before the home goes "on the market" to make it stand out is worth the time and a small investment. An important first step for sellers to take is to mentally shift from viewing the property as their home full of memories to a commodity that is for sale. It needs to be treated as any other item that you would market to the general public by highlighting the strong points in order to get the most money for it. By removing some of the emotion tied to the home, it is easier for sellers to realize that a buyer will either like the home or they won't, but it doesn't reflect on the owner's own taste.

Read full article: http://www.eralandmark.com/stories/livingston/make-lasting-first-impression

Robyn Erlenbush

Robyn Erlenbush
CRS, GRI, CRB, Broker Owner
Phone: (406) 586-1321
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Denise Andres Ranked #1 in the State and #23 in the Nation

09-21-09
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana : Real Estate Brokerage in Bozeman, MT
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Denise Andres is ranked #1 in Montana for real estate sales based on Total Closed Production Volume through August 2009 by global residential real estate leader ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. Andres' outstanding effort to provide the best service possible also ranks her as 23rd in the nation for among over 33,000 ERA Associates.

As a Sales Associate with ERA Landmark for over 12 years, Denise has earned many distinguished awards including the ERA National Leaders' Circle each consecutive year since 1999, "1st in Customer Satisfaction" national awards from ERA Franchise System, and Gallatin Association of REALTORS® Salesperson of the Year 2001. Andres also holds the ABR, CRS, GRI and GREEN designations, which provide her with the best sales tools in the industry.

Denise Andres

Denise Andres
MBA, CRS, GRI, ABR, GREEN - Sales Associate
Phone: (406) 556-5065
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Kidville Bozeman Montana National Geographic Adventurer City

09-18-09
www.TaunyaFagan.com Bozeman Montana Real Estate: Homes - Land - Ranches
www.TaunyaFagan.com Bozeman Montana Real Estate: Homes - Land - Ranches: Real Estate Agent in Bozeman, MT
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National Geographic Adventure Magazine

...says the Montana mountain town Bozeman is a best city in the US for the adventurer to start a family: National Geographic rates Bozeman, Montana in the top three of its United States Adventurer Cities.

In the October 2009 National Geographic issue, which came out the week of September 13, 2009, the magazine mentions Bozeman's biking and hiking trail system; its proximity to Bridger Bowl and Big Sky snowboard and ski resorts; the Bridger, Gallatin, Beartooth, and Madison Ranges; and Yellowstone Park, the 2.2-million-acre National Park Ulysses S. Grant created in 1872.

Bozeman Outdoors

National Geographic's reasons for the accolade also include Bozeman's award-winning public schools and the impact Montana State University has on Bozeman's overall culture.

Add to all this the area's world-class kayaking and fly-fishing streams and rivers and you have the makings of another of the great American outdoor towns.

Taunya Fagan Prudential Montana Real Estate,

giving you the advantage...®
 

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Lunch and Learn Brown Bag Q & A Sessions Downtown Bozeman, Montana

09-17-09
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana : Real Estate Brokerage in Bozeman, MT
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Lunch and Learn with ERA Landmark and Bank of America

Join us for these Brown Bag Sessions! Bring your lunch and learn with us!

Wednesdays at 12 Noon

ERA Landmark's Downtown Office
8 East Main Street, Bozeman
406.556.5001


September 16th - First Time Home Buyer's $8000 Tax Credit

September 23rd - Low Down/No Down Financing Options
"A quick glimpse of the current mortgage opportunity for first time & 'asset challenged' buyers. Also a great opportunity for sellers who may not realize the funds they were hoping for to get into their next home."

September 30th - Navigating This Market
"Looking for a new home? Thinking about buying a place in the near/distant future? This quick session will cover the process from start to finish."

October 7th - How To Pick The Right Property

October 14th - What costs does a buyer incur for purchasing a home?
"Most buyers wonder how much money they will need to have available to purchase a property. This session will put your mind at ease."

October 21st - Home Buyer Scouting Report
"Available now...a password protected, private home purchasing system that puts the buyer in control of their shopping experience. New, innovative & only available through a Bank of America Home Loans representative. "

October 28th - Gifted Funds & Co-signers
Mortgage options are available for buyers who have relatives willing to help out with the transactions. Details will be discussed at this session.

November 4th - Who will protect & watch out for the buyer?

November 11th - Reverse Mortgage Options
Great program for elderly homeowners with limited monthly income!

Contact us for more information or to answer any questions you may have.
info@eralandmark.com
406.556.5001

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Top 10 Hottest Buyers Markets - Housing Predictor

09-17-09
ERA Landmark Real Estate Bozeman, Montana
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The top ten US real estate markets for 2009 are not large metropolitan areas, but rather small communities with strong prospects for growth. The following list of high potential housing markets may not appreciate in the short term, but have the highest likelihood of long term appreciation. See the top ten list put together by Housing Predictor for what may be the best real estate markets to invest in for 2009.

The hottest buyers housing markets are places you may find comfort in the worst housing crash since at least the Great Depression. The top 10 buyers markets listed by Housing Predictor at mid-year are markets that aren't necessarily big arts and entertainment centers, mostly found in smaller communities.... Top 10 Hottest Buyers Markets:

  1. Amarillo, TX
  2. Sioux Falls, SD
  3. Biloxi, MS
  4. Logan, UT
  5. Bismarck, ND
  6. Bozeman, MT
  7. Baton Rouge, LA
  8. Austin, TX
  9. Casper, WY
  10. Tucson, AZ

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