Mary Kennedy, Las Vegas RE/MAX Realtor

Introductions Mean Everything in the Las Vegas Real Estate Market

08-16-09

Dear Reader,

Have you met a house you liked? That may sound funny to you. But the longer I'm in this business, the more I find that homes have personalities. To really get to know a home, you need some background. You need a proper introduction to the area, the neighborhood, the features, the amenities, and even some of the challenges.

You can visit my website at www.MaryKennedyLasVegas.com to get an early introduction to your new home by checking out my dream home finder.As you search my website, if there are homes on the market that you would like to 'meet', you can go ahead and schedule a showing. I'll look forward to making an introduction. Just call me if you need me.

I pride myself as being a professional introducer. I've seen and know hundreds of homes, so as we clarify what you prefer it's easier to find a match. When you see the right home, there will be a reaction. You'll know the right home when you see it, right?

Thanks for reading,

Mary

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"Make Sure You See What's Inside The Book"

06-16-09

Mary Kennedy, Las Vegas RE/MAX Realtor

"My whole thing is don't judge a book by its cover." Cindy Margolis

I know, I know. You're not supposed to make snap judgments based on first appearances. That includes choosing dream homes by just driving by.

With all my experience, I've made a commitment to delivering RE/MAX Premier Service here in Las Vegas. That means I'm willing to use all my resources to search high and low for the "Just Right" properties to help newly relocated people find their home fast or I work with investors to find properties that will provide a good ROI for an individual or group. In fact, I offer a website with information for anyone who is relocating, buying or selling. Please visit my site at http://MaryKennedyLasVegas.com

You'll find recent home sales, real estate news, and even my dream-home finder that will help you search for the "Just-Right" home.

You see, I work in this market every day. I've seen a lot of homes already. So when buyers want to find their new home, we don't waste time looking at the wrong properties. If I've learned one thing from all my looking, it's that first impressions mean a lot to homebuyers. I will guard the homebuyer's time and keep the search on track.

I mention this because I really believe that you, your friends, and your family deserve the kind of special attention I am proud to deliver. Keep me in mind whenever someone you know is making a move to Las Vegas, won't you?

Have a great day!

Mary Kennedy

RE/MAX CENTRAL
(702) 324-5390

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Introducing Dan Van Epp of the Van Epp Cos. "A National Real Estate Consulting Firm"

05-24-09

Mary Kennedy, Las Vegas RE/MAX Realtor

I was browsing through the May 2009 Issue of Vegas Magazine and ran across an Article written by Dan Van Epp entitled "TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY.... Is now the the time to get into the Real Estate Game? That's the Million-Dollar Question."

Dan is principal of The Van Epp Cos., a national Real Estate Consulting Firm and former President of the Howard Hughes Coproration. Van Epp oversaw the development of Summerlin, a Master Planned Community, which lies about 10 miles West of the Las Vegas Strip.

I also have some other links to other articles that Dan has written or been interviewed for. Enjoy the read.

Consultant says Las Vegas headed in right direction

Lower prices keeping this home-sale sector hopping

Las Vegas Home Sales Up 78% in April 2009

As you can see, there is lots to talk about out here. THANKS for reading as I get caught up telling you about the Las Vegas Real Estate Market.. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Sincerely,

Best Regards,

Mary Kennedy

RE/MAX Central

www.MaryKennedyLasVegas.com

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Las Vegas Real Estate Update January 2009

01-26-09

Mary Kennedy, Las Vegas RE/MAX Realtor

I know I'm late in extending my best wishes for a GREAT 2009, but we spent the better part of 2008 reinventing the way we approach our real estate business.

The result was that our 4^th quarter, of 2008, exploded with a combination of helping buyers find the "Home of Their Dreams in the Las Vegas Valley", and extending our bank owned home selling strategy, that has been successful in the Las Vegas Valley, into the California market where sales had not yet gotten off the ground.

So on December 1st, my husband, John, joined the Mary Kennedy Team in a more defined role as REO Marketing Administrator. Our process was simple, but challenging, because we had to get a great deal of work to get done in a short period of time.

So during Thanksgiving week and the first week in December we telephone interviewed RE/MAX Brokers in the areas of California where we had properties to sell. Then, John went on a initial set up road trip to:

Sign referral agreements and set expectations with each RE/MAX broker and their Preferred Service Providers to get the properties ready to sell.
Visited each property with the RE/MAX Broker to take pictures and put together a simple Quick Sale strategy for each property.
Train them in how set pricing, prepare repair bids for current and future properties and
Learn what disclosures had to be signed in California to complete a home sale.

To date, we have put 12 homes on the market. 9 are in escrow 2 have pending offers and 1 is being a little stubborn. The homes we have so far are located in Helendale, Victorville, Apple Valley, Riverside, Winchester, Alpine, San Diego, Escondido, Bakersfield, Visalia and Porterville. We are in the process of adding more properties in Lake Arrowhead, Hesperia, Lancaster, Temecula, San Jose, Sacramento, Modesto and Petaluma.

So, as you can imagine, we are staying busy and learning something new everyday about the current real estate market in the Las Vegas Valley and now in California. Rest assured, though, I'm still here in the Las Vegas Valley, working with buyers and sellers to do my very best to:

Represent them in the best possible way.
Attend to my clients concerns each and every day.
Get you the most acceptable pricing and financing package to help you find your way home in the Las Vegas Valley.

I encourage you to visit my website at www.MaryKennedyLasVegas.com, where you can become familiar with homes for sale, home sales prices, and the most important market and neighborhood information.

You can even begin your search for your new home with the dream home finder. See something you like? You can schedule a showing. Now is the time to visit.

Don't risk passing by the home of your dreams. Call upon me to find your home for you.

Best Regards,

Mary Kennedy RE/MAX Central

Phone: 702-324-5390 Toll Free: 877-300-5390

www.MaryKennedyLasVegas.com

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A Listing Agents Foreclosure Experience in Las Vegas

09-07-08

Mary Kennedy, Las Vegas RE/MAX Realtor

Wow! August has been a month to learn a whole new side of the business!

Listing and Selling Bank Foreclosures in Las Vegas! There are some great values here, in the Las Vegas Valley.

Let me share the experience I have had so far:

1. The houses are empty when we get them. Some were owner occupied and some were rental properties.

2. In all cases they need a good overall cleaning and the carpet needs cleaning. There are some that need more work and repair, but we price them low taking the work that has to be done into account. That way, the new owners can do what they want.

3.Some have all of the appliances and some have been stripped.

4.We facilitate the repairs and clean-up the homes. The bank makes sure the utilities stay on and pay the repair and cleaning bills to our vendors. This allows us to stay focused on the listing marketing and selling the properties.

5. The pricing strategy has been to drop the asking price to about 60% to 75% of comparable sales in the area over the past 90 days. When we post the listing, we blast an e-mail, hit the phones and have multiple offers, bidding upwards, within just a few days.

6.The total bidding is complete and we know who the buyer is withing just a few days. The final selling prices are AWESOME!

This strategy seems to be working! Out of the 7 test listings we put up starting on August 19^th, 1 has closed, 4 are in escrow for quick closures and we are still collecting multiple offers on 1. The 7^th one just went on the market yesterday.

Now that the testing phase is over, we will be ramping up more homes in a serious way over the next two weeks. As we add properties I'm sending out updates as to what's going on the market each time a listing comes up. If you want to be added to that list, just let me know.

The last thing that Flagstar Bank, the owner of these properties, is offering 4.99% money to buyers that have a credit score of 660 or higher. Flagstar Bank and I have been doing business for 4 years and have been great to work with.

Contact me for more information on these and other GREAT BUYS!

7363 Ristoro Street, Las Vegas, 89148

7560 Village Mist Lane, Las Vegas 89113

5021 Meadows Lilly Ave, Las Vegas, 89108

8390 Hollywood Hills Ave.Las Vegas, 89178

If I can help, please let me know.

Have a good week!

Best Regards,

Mary Kennedy

RE/MAX Central

www.MaryKennedyLasVegas.com

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