Rio Rancho, NM

I HAVE FOUND THAT MOST PEOPLE CANNOT STAGE THEIR OWN HOMES. THERE IS SUCH AN ATTACHMENT,

THAT IT IS VERY HARD TO DE-PERSONALIZE THAT HOME. ONCE YOU DECIDE TO PUT YOUR HOME ON THE

MARKET, THAT HOME NO LONGER BELONGS TO YOU. THE HOUSE MUST ATTRACT PERSPECTIVE BUYERS.

WHEN THEY WALK THROUGH YOUR DOOR, IT TAKES 15 SECONDS FOR BUYERS TO DECIDE WHETHER OR

NOT THEY LIKE THE HOME OR NOT.

IN 2007, I EARNED MY ACCREDIATION IN STAGING AND NOW I AM NOT ONLY STAGING MY OWN LISTINGS,

BUT ALSO THE OTHER AGENTS THAT WORK IN OUR OFFICE. MY BROKER LISTED A PROPERTY AND BEFORE

HE PUT IT INTO THE MLS, I MET WITH THE SELLER AND WENT FROM ROOM TO ROOM AND TOLD HIM WHAT

NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND DONE. HE WAS VERY RECEPTIVE AND DID EVERYTHING I HAD SUGGESTED. WE

STAGED THE HOUSE, LISTED IT INTO THE MLS AND IT SOLD IN 6 DAYS.

STATISTICS FROM THE WEBSITE OF STAGED HOMES.COM, HOUSES THAT ARE STAGED SELL 94.6% FASTER

THAN HOMES THAT ARE NOT STAGED. IN THIS MARKET, YOUR HOME HAS TO STAND OUT FROM ALL OF THE

OTHER LISTINGS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. GO TO OPEN HOUSES IN YOUR AREA AND SEE WHAT YOUR

COMPEITITION IS.

WHEN I TAKE A LISTING, AS A COURTESY I DO NOT CHARGE MY CLIENTS TO STAGE THEIR HOMES. I

CAN USE THEIR FURNITURE OR MINE. IN EITHER CASE, THE HOME WILL SHINE!!

First time homebuyers have a great advantage right now. Not only are the interest rates the lowest in

years, but if you haven't owned a home in 3 years you can possibly be eligible for an $8000 tax credit.

What more could you ask for?? The first step is to contact a local mortgage company (if you are working

with a realtor,they should be able to provide you with someone they work with) and get yourself

pre-qualified. That way you are not looking at houses that are way out of your price range.

Based on your credit, income and other assets you may have the loan officer will be able

to tell you how much you qualify for. Once you get that pre-qualification letter, you're set to go!! Contact

your realtor and start looking for your new home. During the process of finding your home, don't go out

and get any type of new credit. Sometimes, just before closing on the home, the mortgage company

will pull credit and if you have opened up any debts, you may not qualify for your new house payment.

Put off buying anything until AFTER you have closed. I know people get excited and start buying new

appliances and furniture. That could be a very costly mistake.

2009 Welcomes new economic development to Rio Rancho with the breaking ground of the Hewlett-Packard call center in just a few days. Economic growth and development is a welcome addition to the City of Vision. The Hewlett-Packard call center in Rio Rancho plans to employ 1,340. The vision of Rio Rancho is to allow people to live, work and play in the same city. This HP addition will help Rio Ranchoans follow that vision.
Go to the link below for more information.
http://www.abqjournal.com/riorancho/01911343066west01-01-09.htm

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The Hewlett-Packard center, Central New Mexico campus & University of New Mexico campus are all moving forward with ground breaking for each of their prospective facilities in the Rio Rancho City Center. Looking into water issues along with Rio Rancho’s infrastructure is also in development. This onward momentum is a benefit for the city and people of Rio Rancho. ABQJOURNAL RIO RANCHO: Bright Future Ahead: "The new year looks"

Rio Rancho City Councilors had a busy night... The Star Center in Rio Rancho will be going under contract with different management. City councilors voted to approve termination of the current management team and are ready to take a look at new proposals from other teams. Officials also approved items assisting Hewlett-Packard with their move to Rio Rancho. Plans are in the works for HP to break ground in January for its new customer support center. Also breaking ground in January, will be the UNM City Center campus which the councilors were able take a peek at during a presentation. More from the Journal... ABQJOURNAL RIO RANCHO: Council Ends Star Center's Contract: Visit our supersite for more information on Rio Rancho real estate and to search for homes or land in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.