David Matney, CRS ~ Omaha NE Real Estate ~ (402) 490-6771

Settling concrete can present a challenge when selling a home. When concrete experiences uneven settling buyers and sellers often believe that the only solution is concrete replacement. Another cost effective option is concrete raising or also known as "mudjacking." Fixing a concrete slab now can eliminate bigger issues.

How does mudjacking work?

• A series of holes are drilled through the sunken concrete slab.
• A cement/grout mixture is pumped under the sunken slab to raise it to the desired height.
• The holes are then patched with cement.

What are the benefits of mudjacking?

• It costs less than concrete replacement
• No changes in the color to the concrete
• No damage to the landscaping or grass
• Work is completed in hours and not days.

Mixan Mudjacking

I would like to thank Bob Mixan, Owner of Mixan Mudjacking, Inc. who gave me a quick class on the mudjacking process. If you are buying or selling a home in the Omaha area and you need an expert opinion on the mudjacking process you can contact Mixan Mudjacking at (402) 238-2325 or visit them on the web at MixanMudjacking.com.

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro

Alliance Real Estate

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(402) 490-6771

Your Open House has been over for two hours and your advertising is still in the driveway! This is an example of the non-effectiveness of promoting an open house in the newspaper. Here is a photo taken on Sunday at 5:10 PM and you can clearly see the bright orange bags containing the Sunday paper still in the driveways of two homes. How effective is the paper for advertising an open house on Sunday from 1-3 PM if the paper is still in the driveway at 5:00 PM?

The newspaper is not an effective method for selling a home in today's market!

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro

Alliance Real Estate

I would like to thank Kim Fendrick with Alliance Real Estate for her assistance with the sale of 7018 N Irvington Rd in Omaha, Nebraska. It is always fun to write "thank you" posts but it is even better when it is one of our own agents. Kim is a true professional she helped make it a smooth transaction.

7018 North Irvington Rd was previously listed with another broker for 185 days. Thanks to Kim we got the job done in 19 days! Needless to say the seller was thrilled. I would like to give a "shout out" to Tori Ross of Ross-Designs for her assistance in staging the home. Selling a home is a team sport and I am very fortunate to have a great team in place!

This home sold for $154,000 in 19 days! (cash with no seller concessions)

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro

Alliance Real Estate

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One of the major issues looming in the city of Omaha is an unfunded Federal Mandate to requiring the separation of rain runoff and sewer waste. In the older parts of the city of Omaha, the rain water and sewer waste is combined into one sewer system. This combined sewer system results in raw sewage being dumped into the Missouri River during a heavy rain.

The EPA has mandated that the city has until the year 2024 to correct this issue and reduce the amount of sewage in the Missouri River. What does this mean for homeowners in the city of Omaha? This unfunded mandate means the citizens of Omaha have to pay for it. The cost for this project is estimated at $1.5 billion dollars. This cost would be passed on to homeowners in a "sewer user fee" which could mean an extra $600 per year per $100,000 of property value.

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro

Alliance Real Estate

Weather in Nebraska is always an interesting topic. Nebraskans typically say that if you do not like the weather wait 24 hours and it will change. Here is one of my listings that just came on the market this month. What a difference a few days makes! The first photo was taken on March 2, 2009 and the second photo was taken on March 7, 2009.

These photos are only separated by 5 days! If you are considering hiring an agent to help you sell your home be sure to look at HOW they market a property. Look at their photos. Do they pay attention to detail? Is there a car in the drive? Trash cans? One of the worst violations is taking a photo and you see a car mirror in the frame! What does that say about their marketing?

March 2, 2009

March 7, 2009

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS, GRI, e-Pro

Alliance Real Estate

Omaha Real Estate | Search for Omaha Homes for Sale

(402) 490-6771)

David Matney is the Owner/Broker of Alliance Real Estate. Alliance Real Estate is an independent, locally owned residential real estate firm. Alliance Real Estate serves the Omaha, Nebraska metro area. We would love to help you buy or sell your next home!