Click the following link for more details
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/04/senate-votes-extend-benefits-jobless-homebuyers/
The legislation would extend the $8,000 tax credit through June of next year as long as the buyer enters into a binding contract before April 30. It doubles the income ceiling for qualification to $125,000 for individuals. The credit is available for homes purchased at under $800,000
The new $6,500 credit is for existing homeowners, who are now eligible to receive a tax credit for buying a different home.
I found this site the other day. It will get you your credit score at no cost and you do not need to add a credit card for them to charge at a later date. It is a very informative site that shows more than just your score. Check it out!
The Site is called Credit Karma. The link is below, I just signed up an account and got my credit score.
This and other info can always be found on my website www.TonyBrust.com
Many people would like the best information about the area they are moving to, but agents are somewhat limited to the information we can legally give. here is a great site to use or share with clients so they can do the research on thier own!
I hope this helps agents, buyer, sellers and current homeowners everywhere.
As of today 22 Oct. 2009, while i am typing this blog, First-time home buyer's have 38 Days, 14 hours and a few minutes to find a home, make an offer, get inspections done and close to receive the government's First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. If you go to either of my websites, www.TonyBrust.com or www.WeSellPekin.com , you can see a countdown timer to that date.
Homes must be CLOSED before Dec. 1st, that means closed and filed with the county by Nov. 30th ( I personally think you should not wait to the 30th, maybe the 25th at the latest.) Time is short, but if you start today, you can make a good offer and get a closing date set with some lenders. I talked with 2 today who can close by the 25th of November.
To date, I have help 14 First-time buyers purchase a home.
As a buyer, My services are FREE to you, yes FREE, when you buy a home listed in the MLS. Many buyers, especially First-Time Buyers, are not aware of that fact and try to do this on their own. Buying a home has many steps, and you are best served by a professional who is trained to help you with this process.
Do not call the agent on the sign, call me for full representation. If you are not the this area, but still need help, call, text or email me and i will help you find an agent who will fully represent you. For more info email me at First-TimeBuyer@TonyBrust.com or call or text me @ 309-208-7748
Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it's probably also the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional-especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation, representing best-in-class buyer services.
When you look for an ABR® before you look for a home, you'll be served, not sold. Your interests become my interests. And you'll be working with someone who has gone the extra mile by completing specialized training in delivering the best in buyer-representation services. I have help 14 First Time buyers this year to date and I am ready to help you too!
If you are looking for an agent who undersdtands the true meaning of integrity and honesty, i am your agent. Call or text me at 309-208-7748 or email me at FirstTimeBuyer@TonyBrust.com for more information on how I can help you in your journey.
Here is some important information to start you out.... My services cost you nothing as a buyer when you buy a home that is listed with me or ANY other agent. Sellers pay ALL REALTOR fees! Before you call the name on the sign, call me. I am here to service you.
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The internet is key to selling your home! See me for the plan that will do that. Visit my websites for details or email Tony@TonyBrust.com. Agents, I am never too busy for referrals
www.TonyBrust.com and www.WeSellPekin.com
I started my Real Estate career in March of 2008 after selling a successful business, Brust Distributing Inc. I produced over 1 million in sales in my 9 months and was awarded the President's Club Bronze Award from the Peoria Area Association of Realtors. On August 24th I move to Jim Maloof Realtors to further the real estate experience for my clients.
In my first year, I achieved the designations of e-PRO (the only NAR approved Internet Certification Program) as well as ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) and passed the first of three phases of GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
For Sellers, I am able to promote listings, using Web 2.0 technology, going beyond using only print media. This helps my listings be seen sooner and by more people than relying on newspaper alone.
My internet skills also help buyers, I have the ability, using a computer program, to match my buyer's wants and needs to new listings that come into the area and send automated emails of those listings immediately! It is a great tool that saves my clients time and money and helps them see homes before the competition finds them.
In January of 2009, I formed WeSellPekin.com, a website dedicated to the community of Pekin.
Here is some info about me:
If you are selling your home see me for my comprehensive marketing plan.......a plan to move you to the next level of your real estate needs.
My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
That said, in my experience as a Pekin real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.
This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.
So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Pekin or Peoria area, please contact me.
Here you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in the Pekin and Peoria areas. From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site.
Want to se my current listings? Go to my "MY LISTINGS" page.
You can also search for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos or send me an email of the property address you are interested in at HelpMeFindAHome@TonyBrust.com and I will email you the information that same day.
Feel free to use my "Search For A Home" page to search other listings in the Pekin and Peoria area and browse homes for sale.
You can also get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale in the Pekin areas.
So whether you're buying or selling, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs.
I have formed http://www.WeSellPekin.com the only site you will need for the Pekin IL and Peoria Il area's Real Estate Needs. We have taken a new approach to selling your home. Instead of practicing the 3 P's of Real Estate (Put up a sign, Put in the MLS and Pray) we will use the internet to market your home.
The first 30 days are the most important in marketing your home. Our 30 day saturation plan is designed to maximize your homes exposure during this critical time. To sell your home we will do the following:
How will we market your Home?
The internet is becoming key in the marketing of homes today.
We go beyond print media to the internet to help Sell Your Home.
We will post you home on these sites:
backpage.com
craigslist.com
DotHomes.com
Google Base
HotPads.com
Oodle.com
Properazzi.com
Trulia.com
Vast.com
Zillow.com
WeSellPekin.com
TonyBrust.com
Realtor.com
PAAR Message Board
ActiveRain.com
Localism.com
VisualTours.com
All agents using IDX on their websites in the Peoria MLS (4 counties)
And more...
Jim Maloof Realtor
Has more offices in the area than any other brokerage
Your home will have its own email address for instant information to interested parties.
Market Plan for the First 30 Days
Week 1:
- Digitally photo shoot your home.
- Prepare your homes virtual tour for both VisualTours.com and YouTube.com
- Set-up Email address for your properties instant info
- Enter listing into MLS system.
- Submit your listing to Realtor.com.
- Submit your listing to Craigslist.com and over 50 other sites!
- Submit your listing to Search engines
- Put up "For Sale" sign.
- Install lock box.
- Review showing tips.
- Prepare property flyer/brochure.
- Post your listing on PAAR website.
Week 2:
- Announce your listing in Tuesday morning meeting to top agents.
- Schedule Agency caravan tour of homes.
- Invite local Realtors to tour your home.
- Submit to Relocation Department.
- Schedule your Open House.
- Run ad in Sunday paper.
- Email listing to top agents.
- Review status with clients.
Week 3:
- Hold Sunday Open House.
- Continue advertising
- Continue e-mail blitzing
On-Going:
- Report weekly to clients.
- Show property to prospects.
- Review price based on agent input & market conditions.
ASAP:
- Obtain an acceptable contract on your property!
Why use an e-PRO?
We undersatnd in today's market, consumers often turn to the internet before consulting a real estae agent. As an e-PRO I can take away some of the hassel to find information. I can do this by using some of the following tools:
I can get you more information faster and easier through technology!
Not an e-PRO? Agents click on my certificate to learn about taking the next step in your career. If you decide to take on this endeavor you can get a discount here also.
I am proud to be an e-PRO. To me it shows that I am dedicated to learning more ways to help my clients fulfill their dreams of buying or selling a home in the most efficient ways possible. An e-PRO's understanding of technology can be a very important factor for a buyer or sellers decision on whom they choose to help them in their endeavors in the process of Real Estate. Marketing Your Home on the Internet Your REALTOR® should advertise your home online. The Internet is a vital marketing tool for home sellers and has two important roles in the real estate selling process. First, it is a "place" to view real estate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and all from the comfort of home or office. There are many real estate sites, including individual agent sites, real estate franchise and brokerage sites, and also industry sites. Second, and equally as important, the Internet offers immediate communication via e-mail and instant messaging and gives REALTORS® and consumers more opportunities to keep in touch. Marketing your home works best using a combination of marketing strategies, knowing the local market conditions and having contact with buyers and other agents. Working with an experienced REALTOR® gives you valuable expertise in all areas related to marketing your home to buyers.
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