Property Virgins - Hurry, your first-time stimulus is running out!
Alright virgins, it’s great to wait for the right one your first time, but wait no more. You are running out of time to take advantage of a rare first-time homebuyer opportunity - an $8000 tax credit available only to you virgins. Sadly, non-virgins need not apply.
The $8000 incentive offered by Uncle Sam to encourage Property Virgins to experience their first time ends December 1, 2009. That means if you haven’t already started searching for your first home love, you need to begin the process now and close on your new love before November 30th! The old adage “Time is running out” is in full affect! In today’s climate, it is taking 45 days, on average, to obtain financing and close on your new home.
Factor in the Thanksgiving Holiday and a few days of buffer for unexpected hurdles, and we say plan for 60. Working backwards, that means you would need to write a contract by end of September, early October at the latest, in order to ensure you can close on time to qualify for the tax credit. Today, we are at the beginning of September which means you have the next 30-45 days to begin the process of buying and contracting on your first home. Don’t wait.
The old adage “Time is running out” is in full affect!
THE PERFECT STORM: Low home prices, historically low interest rates, $8k virgin credit Also, please note, that in addition to the $8k credit, home prices and interest rates are at an all time low. This is what we call The Perfect Storm. Those that wait will likely and sadly regret it once the $8k credit is gone and home prices and interest rates rebound. To learn more about The Perfect Storm!
What are you waiting for?
So, what are you waiting for?
Perhaps you have one of the following questions or concerns:
1. “Am I a property Virgin?”
I know this sounds like a rhetorical question in that one usually knows if they are a virgin or not, but with Uncle Sam it is possible to be born again. You are considered a ‘first-timer’ if you have not owned a home within the last 3 years.
2. “I don’t have a down payment”
The good news here is that with an FHA loan, you can obtain a gift from a family member covering the full amount of your down payment. Assuming you qualify for the $8000 tax credit, you can amend your 2008 taxes, collect your refund check in the mail and, if you choose to, pay your family member back. Now that’s cool.
3. “I don’t understand the tax credit”
Read our full blog that explains the tax credit in detail-it’s actually pretty simple. Also, feel free to call our office to learn more. We are happy to explain the program and help you determine if buying now makes sense for you, or not.
4. “I’ve heard that the tax credit incentive will be extended”
As far as we know, this is only a rumor. We are closely plugged into real estate changes and we are not aware of any real legislation working to extend the program. Sure, our Uncle Sam could very well change the terms of the program at any minute, but why take that chance and effectively lose this rare opportunity for free money. Yes, I said free money!
5. “I’ve heard that the tax credit incentive will be increased to $15,000″
Again, as far as we know, this is only a rumor. We are not aware of any real legislation that says this is real. If we hear otherwise, we promise, you will be the
first to know! RE-Post from The Goodlife Team!
So I am back in Utah, and some would say that I am back by negative consequence. But I believe contrary to the fact that i just blew my ACL and am done for the rest of the football season, that everything happens for a reason, and usually for the best if you have the attitude to always move forward and excel in life. I tore my ACL a couple games ago, and need to have surgery and although I will miss the rest of the season, and my team is 1st in the division, and almost a shoe in for playoffs next month and favorite for the CFL grey cup contender, i am still positive and happy. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to play Pro football, be paid well to do so, and meet so many great people, my teammates will be lifelong friends. The experiences and memories are unforgettable. So now I am waiting for surgery and working hard to get my real estate business back on track. I was really firing on all cylinders before my departure for training camp this season, and I am going to get back to form soon and surpass any of my past success in the the industry. I have a business plan that is Fail free.....WORK my Tail Off and believe, I can achieve!!! Fail free! So anyways, just wanted to tell everyone that Aaron is back to business, and excited to sell Real Estate, massive amounts of Real Estate!
Good Luck to Everyone!
Aaron
For Immediate Release
(August 12,2009) -- Aaron A Wagner of Equity Real Estate and Owner of, The Aaron Wagner Team PLLC has successfully completed the e-PRO® Technology Certification Program course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.
The e-PRO® certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
The e-PRO® course was recently totally revised to include segments on Social Networking and Web 2.0 marketing.
“Today on the Internet, information about homes, neighborhoods, real estate professionals, the home buying and selling process, lending, you name it, are all available and searchable, at everyone’s fingertips,” said Aaron Wagner of Equity Real Estate. “Being that the real estate business is really an information based business, Web 2.0 will have a major impact on the conduct and process of real estate related objectives by consumers.”
With more than 80% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO® certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.
The exclusive e-PRO® certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORS® stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Once completed, the e-PRO® certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO® through the exclusive e-PRO® Internet Professional logo.
“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” Aaron Wagner said. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public. It only makes sense to work with a REALTOR® who is up to speed on today’s technology.”
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by the San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools including Social Media and Web 2.0 instruction. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.
For more information, e-mail Aaron A Wagner at aaron@SoldByWagner.com or call 801 735 4656.
Visit: www.SoldByWagner.com
For Immediate Release
August 12,2009 – As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals stay on top of the latest technology for the benefit of consumers and real estate practitioners alike. The e-PRO® Technology Certification Program fills that need.
Realizing the importance of technology training, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) created a comprehensive Technology Certification course in 2000. And now that course, e-PRO®, has been completely updated to include information on Social Media and Web 2.0 aspects that is, and will continue, to change the real estate business.
“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past five years,” Aaron Wagner said. “Today, more than 85% of all buyers and sellers begin their search online. As an e-PRO® certified agent, I have knowledge and tools needed to provide my clients with the information they need and the customer service they demand. It’s both hi-tech and hi-touch.”
The all new e-PRO® certification course -- the only technology certification program offered by NAR -- is designed to prepare real estate professionals to make the most of Internet technology and to identify, evaluate, and implement new Internet business models. The elite group of course graduates represents only four percent of all REALTORS® in the country including Aaron A Wagner of Equity Real Estate.
The PRO® certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
The exclusive e-PRO® certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. The course is designed to help REALTORS® stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Once completed, the e-PRO® certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO® through the exclusive e-PRO® Internet Professional logo.
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by the San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.
For more information, e-mail Aaron@SoldByWagner.com at or call 801 735 4656.
Visit: www.SoldByWagner.com
Recently I have had the fortunate problem of being absolutely swamped. And when I say Swamped I mean, I have been non existent to my family! Well luckily they have been out of town, and it;s a great problem to have! I have enjoyed the last week working all day everyday with Buyers! I have worked with buyers before but the majority of my time has always been spent on marketing and obtaining Listings! Now I am harvesting the fruits of my Labours! Not only have i had an absolutely overwhelming amount of buyer leads, but the clients that i have worked with have been incredible! I just love people. I have been able to spend time with individuals and couples this week and not only serve their Real estate needs but truly develop relationships. I am not sure if it has been the good weather, the holidays, that affords people some time off or the incredible Prices and Interest rates right now. But what ever it is....KEEP IT COMING! ya know the timing could'nt be better either, I am actually building a Team right now and am very excited about the opportunities that are available in this market and in the industry in general! I know that there are alot of people worried about the times, the economy and the market, but I have always been and always will be a hyper optamist! And I have had the wheels turning now for a while about some great business idea's and now have taken some of the nessesary steps to put them into action. 2009 is going to be an Incredible Year for me and my Team! I have decided to Bite off more than I can chew, and then just Chew it! Here we come!
I really want to do business with You!! Allow me to Earn your Business!
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