Dan Falco Assist 2 Sell Full Service Discount Broker

Assist-2-Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage, Full Service, Discount Real Estate provides you with the most up to date housing data for Quakertown PA and all of Bucks County.

The most significant trend we’ve seen regarding Home Sale Data for Quakertown PA is pended sales (those under agreement but not yet settled) as well as sold properties are both continuing to increase.

The last quarter of 2011 saw modest increases for both pended sales (up 7%) and sold properties (up 3%) from the same period the previous year and this trend is continuing. 25 homes went under agreement in the Quakertown School District in January 2012 compared to 17 in 2011.

For more information on Home Sale Data for Quakertown PA, visit my website “www.BucksFlatFee.com“. If your thinking of selling your home, please contact us to learn how Assist-2-Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage can potentially save you thousand in commission compared to paying 6% or more. Call Dan Falco at (267) 347-4350 or email me at DanFalco@assist2sell.com.

Data is from TREND MLS.

Savings based on comparison to paying a 6% commission. Commissions may be negotiable and are not established by law.

Listed below are some relevant housing statistics for Bucks County residents:

AVG. SALE PRICE JANUARY - JUNE 2010: $325,173

AVG. SALE PRICE JANUARY - JUNE 2011: $316,157 (-3%)

PENDING HOME SALES JANUARY - JUNE 2010: 3,013

PENDING HOME SALES JANUARY - JUNE 2011: 2,575 (-17%)

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET JANUARY - JUNE 2010: 86

AVG. DAYS ON MARKET JANUARY - JUNE 2011: 105 (+22%)

# OF LISTINGS TAKEN JANUARY - JUNE 2010: 5,978

# OF LISTINGS TAKEN JANUARY - JUNE 2011: 5,528 (-8%)

What these stats tell us is that we are still obviously in a strong Buyers market, but there are a few positive signs to take from this. The average sale price for the 1st half of 2011 compared to the 1st half of 2010 is down 3%. Although that's not good news it does appear that the days of double digit drops in home prices may be gone and we are hopefully around the bottom of the housing market. The Pending transactions are down quite a bit (17%), but I think last years tax credit which expired April 30th 2010 artificially inflated the market to cause some of this drop. Pending transactions reflect the date an agreement was reached between a seller and buyer as opposed to the sold date which is usually 45-60 days later. Pending transactions are actually up 24% May/June 2011 vs May/June 2010. The Days a home is on the market has also risen but this is largely a reflection of the need for sellers to recognize the importance of competitive pricing. As an exagerated example, if your home's market value is approximately $200,000 and you price it at $100,000, the days on market would probably be around 1, even in a tough sellers market. Conversely, if you price the same home at $300,000, the days on market would likely be several years. My point is that pricing affects days on market as much as anything. Finally, the # of listings taken are down 8% which is a good thing because this trend will eventually lead to a more balanced market resulting in higher prices in a shorter period of time.

If you live in Bucks County or surrounding areas and are interested in learning more about the market conditions in in your community, please contact Dan Falco with Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage or visit my website (BucksFlatFee.com). Assist 2 Sell is the largest full service discount Real Estate Company in North America.

Statistics were taken from TREND MLS.

My office is in Quakertown and I often meet with homeowners thruout Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton counties to discuss selling their home and they are usually interested in 2 things: Listing at the highest price and paying the lowest commission. What I've found is that what people are really looking for is to "maximize their net". The best way to do this is to interview more than one agent in order to compare services, expertise and fees. By learning the answers to the following 5 questions you will most likely have all the information you need in selecting an agent.

1. What is the market value of my home? The most important thing to know regarding market value is that the agent does not determine it, the market does. Think about it, if the agents determined the market value, than all the homes would sell since that is how we make money. So don't let an agent tell you they can get more money for your home than anyone else, because they can't. The market value needs to grounded in knowing what similar homes have recently sold for. This is what a Bank Appraiser looks at and you can be pretty certain a Bank Appraiser will be involved with the sale of your home. All agents you interview should be providing a similar "range of value".

2. About how long should it take to have my home under agreement? While there is no way to guarantee when a home will sell, it's pretty straight forward to estimate based on current stats such as the avg. days on market and the absorption rate. All agents should have these stats.

3. What is your Marketing Plan? Again, pretty straight forward but make sure you know what they will do, when they will do it and get it in writing.

4. Can you explain how your commission works? With my company it's pretty simple: The fee to Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage is $2,995 for our marketing and services, due at closing. If an MLS agent brings the Buyer, they receive an additional commission (typically around 3%), however, if the Buyer contacts our office directly and they are not using another agent, we do not take the additional 3%, the fee is only $2,995. Many agents charge a high percentage of the sale price (example: 6%) and you will pay that total amount even if the Buyer comes to their office and is not using an agent from another company.

5. Is the agent experienced and knowledgable? There is no easy way to best determine this. It's really a combination of their knowledge and the comfort level you have with them. They should be able to justify their market analysis as well as discuss what happens when an agreement comes in (escrow, inspections, purchase capabilities of the buyer, deadlines etc...).

Having the answers to these 5 questions should bring some clarity to selecting the right agent for you. You can visit my website at QuakertownAreaHomes.com.

* Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.

People ask me all the time why I decided to open my own Real Estate Office? After all, I was a successful Sales Manager with the largest firm in the market and likely could have stayed there for many years if I chose to. It certainly would have been a safer bet, especially with 2 kids in college. I have to admit part of the reasoning was selfish on my part. I wanted the opportunity to run a business myself. I’m also very fortunate to have a supportive wife who happens to have a full time job as a Nurse (Thank you Trina). But I also got to see up close what works and what doesn’t in the Real Estate business. The traditional model of an office with many agents, some good, some not so good, but all charging the same high fees has created a need in the marketplace for an alternative business model. Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage provides the full service that consumers want but charge a low flat fee. Consumers benefit by often saving thousands in commissions and I benefit because more consumers are attracted to my brand. My goal is to have the most “consumer-centric” Real Estate Company in the area. Although I still have alot to learn, I’m starting to see the results of my efforts. I like the fact that consumers can go to my website (www.QuakertownAreaHomes.com), and with a few clicks of the mouse, learn about my programs, my basic marketing plan and the fees I charge. Sounds pretty basic but try finding that stuff on any of my competitors websites.

If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh or Northampton Counties or surrounding areas, please contact me to see how I can save you money.

Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage Real Estate, located in Quakertown, Bucks county, is currently offering a $1,000 Buyer Rebate.

Qualifying is easy.

Simply contact us and mention our $1,000 Buyer Rebate Program.

Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage shall retain a minimum Buyer Broker commission of $2,995 prior to any portion of the rebate being offered. Example: If Buyer Broker Commission is $3,500, then Buyer Rebate will be $505 ($3,500 commission less $2,995. If Buyer Broker Commission is $3,995 or higher, then Buyer Rebate will be the full amount of $1,000).

Rebate must be acceptable to the lender.

Rebate must be listed as a credit on the settlement sheet.

Thats all there is to it! While enjoying the benefit of up to a $1,000 Buyer Rebate, you still get the full service you expect from a traditional Buyer Agent. We schedule all appointments and show you all properties you are interested in, prepare and negotiate the agreement on your behalf, help guide you thru the entire process and attend closing.

Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers advantage helps consumers thruout Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh and Northampton Counties and surrounding areas.