What does all this mean??
332 Residential properties sold in the Omaha Area last month.
576 Homes went pending which means they have an accepted contract and are due to close in the near future.
It would take just under 14 months to absorb the current residential inventory on the market today.
The buyers still have the upper hand for now.
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NP Dodge now has available Real Estate Market Trend Reports containing data compiled from the MLSs located in Omaha and Council Bluffs. These reports will give you an opportunity to view trends in the market over the past 15 months. They are specific to active, pending and sold properties in Omaha, Council Bluffs and the surrounding areas. The reports are updated monthly with more in-depth reports being available from one of our real estate professionals.
Each week Heather Chaney of our beloved NP Dodge Marketing Department puts together information that helps boost morale across all NP Dodge Offices. Her is what she came up with today...Thanks Heather for all you do! Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week just because of the boost I get from this type of information. Robert Wiebusch~Blog Author
Knowing that over 90% of home buyers search the internet first when looking for their new homes...
Did you know... January's pageviews on npdodge.com were over 1.7 million?
Also, did you know...OVERALL npdodge.com traffic is up 65% from ONLY January 1st, 2009 through yesterday?
Our momentum is stronger than it's been in the last 6 months!!
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Did you know...based upon a recent survey by NAR, 96% of home buyers believe ONE STOP SHOPPING with a full service brokerage offers a simpler home-buying experience?
NP Dodge Real Estate is truly the only full service company in the area- offering title services, in-house mortgage lenders, Freedom Home Warranty as well as...Service Network, Insurance, Land Development, Property Management, Storage Facilities, Commercial, and Global Relocation!
Relief could be on the way. This will be a huge incentive. I have heard that they are working to make this available at closing... Mike Riedmann, Prsident of NP Dodge Real Estate
Last evening the United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan amendment, offered by REALTOR® Champions, Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) to the Economic Stimulus Bill creating a $15,000 tax credit to individuals who purchase a home in the next year.
Specifically, the Isakson-Lieberman amendment to the pending economic stimulus bill would provide a direct tax credit to any homebuyer who purchases any home. The amount of the tax credit would be $15,000 or 10 percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. Purchases must be made within one year of the legislation's enactment, and the tax credit would not have to be repaid.
The amendment would allow taxpayers to claim the credit on their 2008 income tax return. It also seeks to prevent misuse by only allowing purchases of a principle residence and by recapturing the credit if the home is sold within two years of purchase. The amendment would sunset the current $7,500 housing tax credit on the date of enactment.
While the final details of the Stimulus Bill are still being debated, this amendment represents a tremendous step forward in NAR's efforts to stabilize housing markets around the nation. Because of the efforts of REALTORS®, we expect the final Economic Stimulus Bill will contain several major housing provisions. We will continue to update you as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
The definition of 'Cabin Fever'...
Boredom, restlessness, or irritability that results from a lack of environmental stimulation, as from a prolonged stay in a remote, sparsely populated region or a confined indoor area.
NP Dodge has got you covered this weekend! I just looked a moment ago and see that we have well over 100 properties here in the metro area that will be open this weekend. With 50+ degree weather I can't think of a better way to combat that 'Cabin Fever' that you are experiencing from being indoors due to the weather.
You can view and print a complete list of NP Dodge open houses which is updated to the minute by clicking the link at the top of www.npdodge.com or directly by clicking the link or logo below:
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| First Time Home Buyers Guide If you are considering purchasing your first home, NP Dodge can help and we are dedicated to assisting you step by step in order to realize your dream of home ownership. Step One: Contact NP Dodge Client Service Representative |
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Step One: Contact NP Dodge Client Service Representative |
| Step Two: Consult a Real Estate Professional Consulting with a real estate agent is the best way to insure that you have a licensed professional in real estate representing your best interests as you review homes. We have 13 offices and over 500 agents serving the metro Omaha/Council Bluffs areas. If you need representation and are familiar with one of our agents, we will help get you in touch. However, if you need representation or need a specialist, our Client Services Department Representative will research and find a real estate professional for you based on your needs and areas of interest. |
| Step Three: Financing Finding a financial institution to handle your home loan is crucial. NP Dodge has partnered with First National Bank to assist our clients who wish to own a home. Your agent can also be of assistance in providing lenders based on your individual needs whether you are applying for a VA loan, an FHA loan, or a conventional loan. Securing your mortgage loan will not only outline your monthly expense but will also establish the price range of homes that should be on your list to tour. |
| Step Four: Selecting Homes to Tour Now that you have your agent and your financing in place, it's time to start touring the selection of homes that are available on market. Establishing the type of home and the amenities that you want will assist in narrowing down the list of homes that, along with the help of your agent, will most appeal to you. Review the available homes with your agent and they will set up showings and assist in reviewing all aspects of the property. |
| Step Five: Making the Offer Once you have found a home that you would like to purchase, your real estate agent will draw up all the necessary papers to make the offer. Once the offer is made, together with your wishes and contingencies, your agent will negotiate on your behalf in order to reach an agreement with the seller. Once in agreement, your agent will then begin setting up all the necessary activities which need to be completed prior to the closing date. |
| Step Six: Closing day...Keys to Your New Home When all the steps have been completed, and your closing day is upon you, know that your NP Dodge agent will accompany you to the closing office. They are there to insure that you are protected and the agreed upon terms of the purchase are enforced. Once the closing has concluded, all the papers signed, financing in place, and all agreements have been met, the keys to your new home are passed from the seller to YOU. |
| Step Seven: Continued Support Even after you move into your new home, know that your real estate professional and NP Dodge are here for you even after the sale. If you have a question or have a friend who needs assistance to purchase their new home, please feel free to Contact Us. |
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In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska officially became a state, the NP Dodge family was serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs greater community.
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In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska officially became a state, the NP Dodge family was serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs community. Five generations later, that same dedication has built NP Dodge into the area's largest full-service real estate company. Today, we're proud to be recognized as the oldest, most established real estate firm in the United States.
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When you work with NP Dodge, you don't just work with one company- you get the support of hundreds of specialized experts in all facets of real estate. The NP Dodge Family of Companies puts the resources of the area's largest full-service real estate company behind every client on every transaction. With more than 450 employees and over 500 sales agents, NP Dodge delivers professional expertise in commercial and residential real estate, land development, property management, title & escrow, global relocation and insurance.
Full service...it's been a family tradition for over 150 years.
MARKETING
For more than a century and a half, the NP Dodge name has stood for integrity, hard work and innovation. It's more than just a brand; it's a symbol of integrity to our customers and a sign of trust in front of every property we represent.
When it comes to brand awareness and reputation, no other real estate company even comes close. That alone isn't enough. Effective marketing plays a pivotal role in helping NP Dodge maintain the highest possible visibility in the marketplace. High-profile newspaper positioning, effective web marketing and consistent exposure through television, print, outdoor signage and community relations has allowed NP Dodge to remain Nebraska and Iowa's largest full-service real estate company.
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Customers for Life
Just Listed/Just Sold Program
Beyond corporate marketing, our focus is helping NP Dodge agents grow their own personal brands. From professional marketing materials to personalized customer-relations campaigns, we strive to give our agents every marketing tool, support program and advantage possible.
Being America's oldest real estate company, NP Dodge may be a household name to some. But after 150 years, we're not about to rest on our accomplishments. From wide-ranging corporate campaigns to personalized agent branding to focused customer-relations programs, our goal is to maintain the growth and image of NP Dodge for the next 150 years.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology plays an ever-increasing role in real estate today. From the way consumers search for properties to the ways agents communicate information and stay connected with their customers, the business landscape is constantly changing. We know because we've helped change it.
NP Dodge provides the best tools in the business to help our sales associates reach prospective buyers and sellers, stay connected with clients and get more business done in less time. From innovative research tools to web-based marketing & customer-relationship programs to online listing & contract support, NP Dodge puts technology to work where it counts-helping our agents focus on business and respond to their customers' needs.
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Our company-wide support n etwork, NPDodge Office, exemplifies that technology at work. This interactive web-based database gives NP Dodge agents 24/7 access to a vast range of documents and information-From current interest rates and e-forms to marketing materials and industry reports, it's virtually everything an agent could ask for.
Online. On Demand. On the Spot. With support such as personal agent websites, automated e-marketing programs and FREE customizable PowerPoint presentations, NP Dodge gives agents more power for personal branding, more advanced tools for prospecting and listing exposure and more support where it matters most. We also back it up with a dedicated team of Information-Technology professionals.
AGENT SUPPORT
At NP Dodge, our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're focused on developing the latest tools, programs and support systems possible for our agents. We recognized long ago that the success of our company depends on the success of our sales agents. That's why NP Dodge employs a dedicated administrative staff of over 60 people; why NP Dodge family of companies provides full-service support in all aspects of the real-estate industry; why we provide custom market reports for our agents to capitalize on local market trends; why we place so much focus on professional development, personal growth and continuing education for our sales associates; why NP Dodge has been successful for 150 years.
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NP Dodge offers agents the freedom to run their own business without the corporate structure and excessive fees that other companies demand. We welcome new ideas and encourage agents' help in the evaluation process to collectively assess the merit and value the programs at NP Dodge.
CULTURE
At NP Dodge, we believe a real-estate company should work for its agents; not the other way around. We don't have to answer to some parent company across the country-our agents are the shareholders. We place the highest priority on their growth and satisfaction and provide them with every opportunity for personal reward and financial success.
Our job at NP Dodge is to help our agents do theirs-to provide the best possible tools, training and supportive agent-centric environment possible. Our managers don't get involved in agent business unless invited. We don't have channels to go through to get an issue resolved. We don't believe in excessive structure or trivial agent fees. Above all, we don't value profits over people.
That doesn't just make a difference; it makes all the difference.
A 150-year Commitment to the Community
In 1855, a dozen years before Nebraska became a state, NP Dodge began serving the real estate needs of the Omaha/Council Bluffs community. 150 years later, the N.P. Dodge name represents more than 1,000 dedicated individuals that make up the area's largest full-service real estate company.
Though recognized as America's oldest real estate firm, we're still blazing new trails. Today, NP Dodge is active in over 200 community support programs and a member in many business organizations including:
"The [main] thing that sets a real estate agent aside from the large pack in an area is their association with a distinguished organization. I chose NP Dodge because of their singular, outstanding name recognition in this area. The name NP Dodge connotes expertise and professionalism. I have found this to be true in my association with the company."
-Bonnie Leonhardt, New Agent
"Not only is NP Dodge conductive to new agents, but also provides a sense of comfort working for a family-owned business. My branch manager has been very encouraging towards my new career. I could not be happier in selecting NP Dodge as the company I represent."
-Grant Stine, New Agent
"NP Dodge offers new agents a great deal of opportunity...in new construction, as well as a dynamic existing market. Few real estate companies in the metro area can offer all of these: well-recognized advertising support, relocation services, duty time opportunities, new construction, formal training, land services and more.."
-Dave Blusys, New Agent
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