If you are thinking of taking advantage of low interest rates as a buyer this year and have a house that is valued in the 90-150K range, NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST IT!
Yesterday was our second home that has sold in hours not days for full price!
1411 Staub Ct. NE was listed as a on a For Sale By Owner website for 89K and we sold in on the first day for $96,500!
65 Devonwood Ave. SW was listed and the first showing 3 hours later gave us a full price offer!
It is a seller's market in the Cedar Rapids real estate market right now and a buyer's market for homes above 180K. Take advantage and call us today!
All of our listings get their own website and a seller login so you can monitor your activity and traffic.
See more at www.GaryWolter.com Wolterteam@aol.com 319-350-7901
Gary & Melynda Wolter
Skogman Realty Licensed in Iowa since 2001
Cedar Rapids For Sale By Owners Must Read!
Commission is the reason that For Sale By Owners don't hire Realtors. Here is a great example of what can happen when you take your focus off the commission and on your net profit.
This house shown was listed on IAHomesforsale.com for $89,000 for several weeks. We listed the home at $96,500 and got a FULL PRICED OFFER IN ONE DAY!!!
Our sellers in turn bought a home with an interest rate of 4.6%. They didn't want to risk losing that rate waiting for their house to sell. Are you losing money waiting for your house to sell, trying to "save the commission.?" If the rates go up on a $150,000 house just one percent that equates to $1500 a year lost for every year you stay in the house. Stay there 5 years that's $7500 lost! Call the Wolter Team today at Skogman Realty at 319-350-7901 or visit www.GaryWolter.com
SOLD FOR FULL PRICE -$96,500 in 1 DAY!
As of 1/19/2009 the Cedar Rapids Association MLS has 335 sale pendings in the past 60 days.
The total number of homes (& condos) on the market in the Cedar Rapids Multiple List Service is 1698.
1020 total listings are in the metro area which is Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha and Robins.
823 are single family homes for sale in the metro area.
341 homes are priced at or below 150K.
261 homes are priced at or below 120K.
169 homes are priced at or below 100K.
Now with rates on a 30 year mortgage around 4.75% combined with the new government incentive of an $8000 credit, now seems to be the best time EVER to quit paying rent.
Please visit our website if you are thinking of becoming a new home owner. We will be here for you when you need us and have helped many people just like you since 2001 at Skogman Realty.
Gary & Melynda Wolter, 319-350-7901 www.garywolter.com wolterteam@aol.com
Licensed in Iowa since 2001
Please don't miss this awesome opportunity at a home with over 2200 sq ft., built in 2000. This home is in great condition and has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. You and your family will enjoy the large yard with a privacy fence.
See all 16 photos at http://149048thst.garywolter.com
See all the Cedar Rapids area listings at www.garywolter.com
Gary & Melynda Wolter
Skogman Realty
319-350-7901
Licensed in Iowa since 2001
Overall, buyers are looking for a home that looks clean, neat and well maintained. By taking care of issues on the exterior, you will be giving your buyers a positive first impression.
Let's take a look first impression items:
1. Next time you drive up to your house look at it like a buyer. Notice what your first impression is? Is the landscaping look good? How does the garage door, driveway and curbs look? Do the bushes and trees block the view of the home? Is the roof in good condition?
2. Paint your front door and mailbox.
3. Wash the exterior of your house. You can get a pressure washer or hire it done. Pressure washing can remove dirt, grime, peeling paint and mildew.
4. Mow your lawn and plant some new fresh flowers.
5. Clean the gutters.
6. Clean oil stains from your garage floor and driveway.
7. Read our blog about home odors at www.GaryWolter.com (push "my blog)
Happy selling! If you are looking for competent advice to get top dollar, please call us at 319-350-7901
Gary & Melynda Wolter
Skogman Realty
More great ideas at www.garywolter.com
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