Have you heard rumors that real estate is not moving - that EVERYTHING is for sale? The following figures, taken from the Lincoln County Multiple Listing Service, show the real story.
From 1/1/08 to 12/31/08 - there were 97 Residential Sales :
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Libby/Troy/Yaak |
72/17/0 |
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Sanders Cnty |
4 |
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Flathead Cnty |
4 |
From 1/1/08 to 12/31/08 - there were 67 Land Sales:
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Libby/Troy/Yaak |
31/27/1 |
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Sanders Cnty |
6 |
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Flathead Cnty |
2 |
From 1/1/08 to 12/31/08 - there were 11Commercial-Multi-Family Sales:
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Libby/Troy/Yaak |
8/2/0 |
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Sanders Cnty |
1 |
The number of Current Listings - @of 12/31/08:
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Residential |
Libby/Troy/Yaak |
107/55/12 |
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Sanders Cnty |
28 |
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Flathead Cnty |
6 |
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Land |
Libby ** |
374 |
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Troy/Yaak |
314/100 |
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Sanders Cnty |
22 |
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Flathead Cnty |
9 |
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Commercial |
Libby |
89 |
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Troy/Yaak |
21/0 |
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Sanders Cnty |
6 |
The number of Current PENDINGS-@of 12/31/08:
Residential = 4/ Land = 2/ Comrcial/Multi-Family = 1
*Sanders = Sanders County (Noxon, Heron, TFalls, Trout Creek)
* Flathead = Flathead County (Kalispell, Marion, Etc.)
** Numerous Land parcels, located in the Chain of Lakes
area, are considered Libby listings.
Spring is Coming - It's Never Too Early to Think of Recreation Property. Whether you are considering a waterfront parcel on Crystal Lake, Bull Lake, Middle Thompson or all lakes in between, or a mountain top retreat - we have a sizeable inventory to select from. Buyers with good credit, a steady source of income, property income/debt ratios are able to take advantage of the 50+ year low interest rates.
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What Services Do We Provide for Our Clients?
Confusing Paperwork? Or No Paperwork? We not only provide all paperwork necessary to move through the real estate ‘maze' but we also walk you through each document, each page, each question, each concern.
Ability to Preview Homes from the Comfort of Your Home - we provide an extensive and easy to use website where you can easily preview each and every home, piece of land, or commercial business that is listed with any of the offices in the Lincoln County area. We also provide details on many homes and land options in the Sanders County and some in Flathead County.
What Are the Approximate Costs to Sell My Property - we provide details and figures of what your approximate costs will be. This will give you a good idea of how much you will have to make another purchase or investment of any type.
Inspectors, Appraisers, Banks, EPA Reports, Mortgage Companies, Water - Power - Phone Company Connects or Disconnects - what do we do, who do we talk to, what are our options and choices?
We provide you with the names of reputable inspectors, bank and mortgage officers, utilities company's phones & addresses, and EPA reports on the home you are buying - and or the home you are listing.
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When one of our local internet service providers went out of business - we realized many of the e-mail addresses we had for our local friends & clients were changing. In order to update our e-mail list and allow our friends to continue receiving our Free monthly E-newsletter - or receive it for the first time - we ran a 'thank you' contest to help us with updating our friends and clients e-mail addresses.
It was a Success and we send out a BIG Thank You to those who participated in our "Dinner Out" contest. We appreciate the response and the lucky winners will be on their way to dinner within the next week.
We all hear about 'staging' our homes. And we continually hear and read different ideas on this concept.
We tell our sellers that 'clean and neat' are #1. Here are some ideas to help you reach that point.
1. Disassociate Yourself With Your Home: Make the decision to let go and focus on the fact that soon this house will belong to another.
2. De-Personalize: Pack up your personal photos and family heilooms. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls.
3. De-Clutter: We all have an amazing quantity of 'stuff'. A few hints to minimize and give you a head-start on packing are to a. remove all books from bookcases; b. packup your knickknacks; c. clean everything off the kitchen counters; d. put essential daily used items in a small box you can store in the closet when not in use.
4. Rearrange Bedroom Closets and the Kitchen Cupboards: Buyers love to snoop and they will open your closet and cabinet doors.
5. Rent a Storage Unit: Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Leave just enough furniture in every room to showcase the room's purpose.
6. Remove/Replace Favorite Items: If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances/fixtures, your grandmother's chandelier - remove them now.
7. Make Minor Repairs: Some examples could be replacing cracked tile; patching wall holes; fixing leaky fauces; replacing burned-out light bulbs; etc.
8. Make Your House Sparkle!: Wash Windows; Clean cobwebs; Polish faucets & mirrors; Hang Fresh Towels; Clean and Air Out Entire House.
9. Scrutinize: Check it out - would you want to buy and move into this house?
10. Checkout the Curb Appeal: Mow; Trim; Touchup window trim; Plant flowers; etc. Make sure the buyer wants to get out of the car to come into your home.
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Our Mission is our total commitment to providing you with real estate Excellence. Whether you are buying, selling, moving in or out of the area, we are dedicated to making your real estate transaction
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Buying or selling real estate can be one of the most significant financial decisions of your life. During that process you need it to be as enjoyable and as EFFICIENT as possible. By obtaining accurate information, learning about your lifestyle, family and budget, Team Hayes can help you find exactly what you are looking for. We are ready and willing to walk you through the real estate process step by step to ensure you achieve the results you want. If you're looking for the easiest route to your desired outcome, Team Hayes can take you there.
The Advantage to working with Team Hayes is that you get double the knowledge & expertise, double the level of service, and double the chance of success! In addition, Team Hayes offers a valuable source of information about local markets, communities & neighborhoods, opportunities and recreation in and around Lincoln County. Our objective is to provide professional, caring services to help your real estate experience be the best that it can be.
Team Hayes is Motivated by total commitment to real estate excellence. By putting forth 110% to meet the needs of buyers and sellers, Alice & Jim work to earn their clients referrals to ensure that they return to Team Hayes for all their real estate needs. Alice & Jim measure their clients satisfaction throughout the time that they work together, even keeping in touch long after the sale with all the latest details. Team Hayes is dedicated to getting results and they take each challenge one step further to success. Together Everyone Achieves More!
Our power as individuals is multiplied when we gather our knowledge Together focused on a common goal. Alice & Jim Hayes have the longtime dedication and experience you need to help you with your real estate transaction from beginning to end and beyond. Having lived in Lincoln County for over 40 years, Jim Hayes provides a wealth of knowledge about the surrounding remote and residential areas. Alice's innovative marketing strategies as well as her knowledge of the local real estate market can be an invaluable resource to your goals of buying or selling. Team Hayes knows the importance of teamwork and they can prove that people who work together, win together.
We speak from experience when we assure you that Lincoln County is a delightful place to live. Land & properties range from remote in the shadows of high mountain peaks to quiet country living in a "small town" atmosphere. Team Hayes looks forward to sharing Libby's history, scenery, opportunities, recreations and entertainment with you. Our mission is our total commitment to providing you with real estate excellence. Whether you are buying, selling, moving in or out of the area, we are dedicated to making your real estate transaction a wonderful experience. Our goal is to be the best of the best in Northwest Montana.
Welcome to Montana!
Alice Hayes
Jim Hayes
Alice L. Hayes, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI -- James W. Hayes, Sales, Remote Properties a Specialty
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Team Hayes specializes in Residential Homes; Raw Land Including Development, Golf Course, Remote, Waterfront; Commercial Properties and all real estate in between. Alice & Jim Hayes have the longtime dedication and experience you need to help you with your real estate transaction from beginning to end and beyond. Jim provides a wealth of knowledge about the surrounding remote and residential areas - and Alice's innovative marketing strategies, as well as her knowledge of the local real estate market, can be an invaluable resource to your goals of buying or selling. Team Hayes can help you find exactly what you are looking for. We are ready and willing to walk you through the resl estate process step by step to ensure you achieve the results you want.
If you or someone you know dreams of home ownership, a new business, or a getaway property - give Alice or Jim a call today or visit the '24-Hour' Open House @www.alicehayes.com
Our Specialties: Libby & Northwest Montana Residential, Land, & Commerial Real Estate --- We help people with their real estate needs in Northwest Montana - including Libby, Troy, Yaak, Eureka ‘Chain of Lakes', Etc. (Lincoln County). Noxon, Heron, Thompson Falls, Trout Creek, Etc., (Sanders County), Kila, Marion, Kalispell,Big Fork, Etc. (Flathead County) and all areas in between. Our part of the ‘last best place' is a unique marketplace. Our knowledge of the local area allows us to best meets the needs of our clients. Let us put our business and real estate knowledge to work for you!
Welcome to Montana!
JIM Recently took second place in the McGregor Lake Resort Annual Fishing Derby http://www.mcgregorlakeresort.com/.
20+ years of dedicated Mackinaw fishing and good luck helped him to not only enjoy 2 days of fishing with friends but to also win a great prize in a yearly tournament with over 900+ entries.
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Dr. D.W. Thomas -"Alice Hayes represented us both as the buying agent when we purchased our home and as the selling agent when we sold it a few years later. We could not have been more pleased with her professional efforts with both transactions. Her tenacity & aggressive sales attitude while maintaining a smiling & pleasant personality is a rare and charming quality. I believe she is the best of the best in northwest Montana."
S.Thomas - "Alice is everything you really hope a real estate agent will be for you. All the others will disappoint in comparison to her."
S.and K.Hutchinson - "We would highly recommend Alice Hayes for your real estate needs. Living several states apart, we have had to communicate long distance. Alice knew just what we were looking for, and helped us through all negotaions and transactions. Alice was always there for us no matter what time of day. Never before have we had such a wonderful buying experience."
J.D. Haviland - "Jim's extensive knowledge of the area, his expertise with all species of wildlife & all types of terrain, his attention to detail, & the extra time & effort he put into meeting our needs & wants made our Montana visit the best ever"
J. Ergood - "Spending time learning the area under the expert guidance of Jim Hayes was a wonderful treat. His knowledge of Lincoln County & the surrounding area is extensive. He is a limitless source of knowledge."
J.Bolster of Las Vegas - "Alice Hayes is the most devoted real estate agent I have ever met. Not only did she provide me with every piece of information related to my recent land purchase in Libby, she responded immediately to all of the questions I asked during my "sight unseen" purchase."
E.&A.Hill - "Alice was always professional and personable. She uses a wide variety of aggresive advertising, keeping us informed throughout the showings and the sale. Alice truly made the sale of our home a pleasure."
R. Frazier - "In my thirty years of moving around the country, never have I worked with a sales associate or broker that truly cared about the clients welfare more than Ms. Hayes. She is one in a million and a treasure for the state of Montana."
D.Adams - "Alice sold me my house and property and was extremely helpful before, during and after the sale. She is a hard worker and very honest. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
J.&O.Duncan - "First of all Alice we were very impressed with the way we were able to find you on the internet so easy. Then the yummy gallery of homes that you offered on the website was the teaser that helped us decide to come all the way from Southern California to Libby to look for our dream home....Alice you went out of your way to accommodate us in every way, we will always enjoy your company and friendship..."
C.Carpenter - "Alice & Jim Hayes were not only the very best Realtors - but also became family friends. They are one of a kind."
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