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ATTN GREATER CINCINNATI AGENTS: Important Professional Recommendation

11-20-09

Linda Wasson: Virtual Assistant in Cincinnati, OH

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Office: (513) 505-0545

Some of you may have read a entry on my blog in which I mentioned photographing some exceptional staging work by Sandra Wright with www.wrightchoiceinteriors.com. I have since had the opportunity to work with agent/clients who have engaged Sandra's services for several different listing projects, including a simple consultation with the seller to complete staging services throughout the property. What I admire about Sandra is her firm grasp on staging a house for mass buyer appeal, versus simply redecorating. Sandra knows how to enhance a home's greatest assets and mitigate its weaknesses, and her creativity (even custom designing window treatments and architectural elements) is nothing short of amazing.

Another attribute of note is Sandra's excellent communication skills. She is professional and courteous, able to confidently explain to a seller what needs to be done and she does so with great tact. That's a huge bonus for any listing agent. It takes the agent out of the "hot seat" and addresses items that could impede a sale, and the message is delivered by someone you can trust to be professional and tactful with your client. Sandra actually positions herself as another member of your professional network - enhancing your services, as well as your listing.

I don't write recommendations like this very often, but I am so impressed by Sandra Wright and Wright Interiors I felt compelled to share. Learn more at www.wrightchoiceinteriors.com or call (513) 484-4772.

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Walkable Neighborhood On The Rise

11-20-09

Joe Jackson

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Office: (614) 888-1000 x322

Mobile: (614) 271-4263
Secondary: (614) 431-1220

Homes located in walkable neighborhoods may be more valuable that homes located in car-dependent areas. Higher levels of walkability, determined by its walk score, may be increasing the value of the home. The higher the walk score, the higher the home value. The location of restaurants, schools, libraries, banks and retail shops are some of the amenities which help determine the homes walk score. It is possible that a one-point increase in a walk score could increase the sale value of a home from $700 up to $3000, depending on the market.

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Selling Your Home During Holiday Season - Staging

11-20-09

Joe Jackson

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Office: (614) 888-1000 x322

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Exterior Lighting - It should catch your eye, not blind you. Flashing lights and lawn figures may keep your prospective buyers from seeing the true charm and value of your home. Keep it simple. Simple white lights in moderation can compliment your home and make it feel festive and welcoming.

Christmas Tree - For those with a smaller home, you may want to rethink putting up that tree. Prospective buyers are looking at the amount of space they have to work with. A tree can create the illusion of less space. Natural lighting can create the illusion of more space, so don't block windows with a tree or any large decorations.

Interior Decorations - Leave most of those decoration in the box. Too many knick-knacks, lights and/or displays will distract the prospective buyer. The abundance of decorations can make a room appear smaller and the prospective buyer may spend time judging your displays instead of looking at your home.

Holiday Scents - One of the most popular scents is always Vanilla. Other favorite scents for the holiday season include cinnamon, pumpkin spice and spruce.

After The Holidays - Holiday decoration should be taken down and stored by January. Leaving your directions up for an extended period of time may give the impression that you do not take the time to maintain your home. Rule of thumb: All decoration should be removed within a few days after the holiday

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RE/MAX and the 2009-2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit

11-20-09

LINDA SABO

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From: REMAXIntl | November 06, 2009 | 5,603 views RE/MAX Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Kelly, talks about the government's extension/expansion of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Certain existing homeowners can now qualify for the credit and homebuyers have until April 30, 2010 to put a contract on a house. Find out more on www.remax.com and www.facebook.com/remax.

Here's a link for you to see what Margaret Kelly of REMAX has to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3BzAYXCR1A

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Things I have learned from my 4 year old....

11-20-09

Zane Coffin (Geneva Ohio Real Estate Agent)

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Mobile: (440) 478-6301

Things I have learned from my 4 year old.....A day in the life of Matthew.

There is no such thing as child-proofing your house. So don't even waist your time.
A 4 years-old's voice is louder than 100 adults in a crowded restaurant.
Play Dough and Microwave should never be used in the same sentence.
Soccerballs make marks on ceilings and walls
You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on.
When using the ceiling fan as a bat you have to throw the ball up a few times before you get a hit.
A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way.
The glass in windows (even double pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan.
When you hear the toilet flush and the words "Uh-oh;" it's already too late.
Toilet bowl cleaner mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
A 4 year old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 40 year old man says they can only do it in the movies.
Legos will pass through the digestive tract of a four year old.
Duplos will not.
Gorilla glue will glue anything you don't want glued.
McGyver can teach us many things we don't want to know.
Pool filters do not like Jello. And it just has a bad taste to it.
VCR's do not eject PB&J sandwiches even though TV commercials show they do. And they don't even come close to fitting in DVD players.
Garbage bags do not make good cat carriers. But the dogs think it is funny.
You probably do not want to know what that odor is.
Always look in the oven before you turn it on.
Plastic toys do not like ovens but it is fun to watch them melt.
The fire department in Geneva has at least a 4 minute response time to our house.
The spin cycle on the washing machine does not makeworms dizzy. The dryer just gets them warm.
It will however make cats dizzy.
Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.
Quiet does not necessarily mean don't worry. Even when he is sleeping I know he is planning the next days adventure.
Having a sense of humor will get you through most problems that your 4 year old gets into in a day...

Well I hope you had a good laugh. If your looking to buy, sell, or rent Real Estate in the Geneva Ohio area give me a call 440-478-6301 or e-mail me at zaneo@adelphia.net peace zane

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