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04-25-09

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Fair Housing Rules Affect WNY Buyers

Fair Housing Rules prevent Realtors from giving their opinion on neignborhoods.

Fair Housing Rules Stop Us From Answering Some of Your Questions!

What a New York Realtor® cannot tell you about a neighborhood might surprise you. We recognize that the purchase of your Western New York home is a huge life altering decision and you want to make sure that you have not only the perfect home, but also that have all the facts you need to make that decision.

Fair housing has been in the news in Western New York lately and it is a good time to explain how Fair Housing affects the Western New York Buyer. As a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Realtor® in the State of New York we must adhere to strict rules regarding housing because of the Federal Fair Housing Act.

We cannot discuss things like schools, crime statistics, and demographics.

We cannot render or express an opinion about the status of the neighborhood.

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I am not getting any showings on my home for sale!

01-17-09

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How to get showings on your Lewiston Home:

Don't require your Lewiston Realtor® to have a confirmed Showing
Always have your Lewiston Home is showing condition
Less restrictions, the more likely a Lewiston Realtor® is to show it
Have your Lewiston Home priced correctly
Don't be at the showing, it can intimidate Lewiston Home Buyers

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What do you need to disclose to a buyer?

01-17-09

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The art of disclosure on your Buffalo Home For Sale

By law, real estate professionals cannot fill out any sellers' home disclosures unless the agent is the seller or a party to the transaction. If your agent can't tell you, ask a lawyer if you need to sign every disclosure handed you.

Every state has its own laws regarding disclosures, so the forms will be different. A federal disclosure such as Lead-Based Paint is required for all transactions if the home was built before 1978. Chances are in most areas of Western New York you will need this form.

What should I disclose?

Material Facts are commonly referred to as anything that would affect the buyer's decision to purchase or the price and terms the buyer offers. In other words, if you have knowledge about a defect, it should be disclosed. If a seller discloses something to me and chose to withhold this information from the buyer, I would have had to disclose it because now I had knowledge of a material fact.

Read Also: Things Sellers can do make a buyers day!

Part of this includes any repairs or enhancements that you have done on your Western New York home. For instance, there was a leak in the roof, we paid xyz company $x.xx to correct and we have not had any problems since.

What About Rumors?

Typically, buyers aren't upset about these disclosures, even if they are negative. The problem lies in when they feel they have been lied to or tricked.

Are you thinking of selling your Western New York home? Please feel free to call me if you have additional questions at (716) 743-5297 or fill out our form to start the process of getting a free comparative market analysis of your WNY home.

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Before you try and sell your Lewiston Home FSBO, a few things to consider....

01-03-09

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Selling your Lewiston home by yourself there are many things that you have to think about. For Sale by Owners have a lot to do get their homes sold and they are at a disadvantage to get it right the first time. One of the most important things when selling your Lewiston home by your self is all the details.

What does a Realtor® do?

Many of these things that a professional Realtor® takes care of for the Western New York Seller:

Effective pricing of your Lewiston home. The market changes rapidly, a good Realtor® is abreast of the changes and what will affect your listing price. These things can change daily in Western New York.
Home Buyers in the Lewiston area are well educated with access to public records. They do a considerable amount of research and will pass over an over priced listing.
Your home not in top shape, they will give you a low ball offer if they are slightly interested.
Are you prepared to do the negotiating with the buyers? Sometimes there are personal emotions that get in the way - a good Realtor® is an excellent buffer for you.
Do you know where to advertise in Lewiston and Western New York? What advertising is most effective?
Are you prepared to miss potential Lewiston buyers by not being listed in the Multiple Listing Service.
Are you providing lots of photos and visual tours on your website for your Western New York listing? What is the page rank of your website? In Google Searches is your website coming up on page one? 80% of buyers start their search on the Internet - are you being seen by them?
What about your personal security in your Lewiston home? Strangers coming to your home going through and you have no idea who they are or if they are just looking for an easy target?
How are you going to handle showings? Especially those last moment. If you use a Realtor® we have systems in place to ensure you won't miss a showing!
Qualifying potential buyers, handling paperwork, ensuring that deadlines are kept.

Call us today to get your Lewiston home sold!
(716) 743-5297

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Lewiston NY Real Estate Market Report

12-14-08

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Location! Location! Location!

Popular with tourists primarily in the summertime, Lewiston has a lot to offer with its many festivals, fine restaurants, Artpark, and fascinating history. Lewiston is situated on the Niagara River, just across the river from Canada, and is half way between the world famous Niagara Falls and historic Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York.

Some people say the Town of Lewiston is becoming a new frontier for suburbanite hopefuls - a place poised for the kind of residential interest shown in Clarence and Wheatfield in the last two decades. Whether or not that's a good thing is up for debate. It's difficult to compare the interest in residential developments, but there is something about Lewiston that has people talking.

Historic Lewiston NY

Birthplace of Niagara Falls
Where escaping slaves made their last stop on the Underground Railroad
Where the "cocktail" was invented by the power brokers of the Frontier
Where early French Explorers traded with Local Indians
Where Commerce was pioneered on the Great Lakes

Town of Lewiston & Village of Lewiston Combined Report

As of December 1, 2008 in Lewiston (Town & Village combined) the Market conditions are as follows:

86 active single family homes for sale with an average list price of $222,603 ranging from $74,500 to $849,900
- Village of Lewiston has 11 active listing with an average list price of $166,181 ranging from $109,900 to $299,000
- Town of Lewiston has 75 active listings with an average list price of $228,585 ranging from $74,500 to $849,900
There are 5 pending/under contract homes for sale in the Lewiston market, one in the Village and the other four in the Town
In the past 30 days there has been a total of 13 closed sales with an average sold price of $159,023 and spending an average of 81 days on the market.
Year to date there has been a total of 123 closed single-family homes sold with an average sold price of $170,195 and spending an average of 61 days on the market
- Lowest Town Sold for $37,000 - zero days on the market
- Lowest Village sold for $55,000 - 2 days on the makret
- Highest Town Sold for $995,000 - 240 days on the market

•o Highest Village sold for $240,000 - 224 days on the market

Thinking of selling your Lewiston home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your Lewiston single family home? Then call Colleen Kulikowski at (716) 743-5297 to discuss what is happening in today's Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home, just fill out our free . View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.

All Statistics are gathered from the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS®.

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