Lehi, UT

We still are having a low percent of new listings being SOLD. Currently 6.61% on a year over year comparision. We need positive % in lists sold, with positive price action to confirm market bottom.

Please see data below.

PRICE ACTION

We need positive price action to confirm the market bottom.

Other good signs inaddition to price action, are positive action on % of new listings sold.

Lower DOM (days of the market) and lower new listings.

For more details or just to chat about market conditions please feel free to contact me.

Thank you

Selling Yourself.

Is it possible?

Sure it is. All you need is the right resources.

Knowledge is power and the internet is also a great resource.

www.MarkWatterson.com is specifically designed as a Property Resource.

Get a Market Evaluation and then get your sign up.

You will want to consider other marketing. Don't forget the internet (World Wide Web) it is the most powerful marketing tool in the tool box.

Now it time for staging and showing.

Make sure you're showing to qualified buyers. Most of the time that means they need to be approved for financing, unless of course they are the rare cash buyer.

People not qualified to buy, can waste your time and take your home off market and you may miss the qualified buyer.

Wrap up the paperwork.

Turn the Key over to the new buyer

Do your homework and use the right resources. You can be successful selling your home.

Happy Home Selling

Home Inspection a Must

By: Robert A. Hulme - Realtor

Well, you just made an offer on a beautiful new home. You are excited about the possibilities that this new home is going to bring to you and your family. Don't let this dream turn into a nightmare because you decided not to spend a little extra money on a Home Inspection.

A study conducted by the American Society of Home Inspectors and the NAR in 2001 found that 77% of all homebuyers insisted on a Home Inspection prior to purchasing their property, and 97% of that group believes the service was a good value for the price.

Next to the financial contingency in the Real Estate Purchase Contract, the Home Inspection is the most reason you need to consider, before purchasing the home. This is where you have the right to back out of the contract, if the report indicates a serious problem. Better yet, the peace of mind a Home Inspection will bring is endless.

I recommend to all my buyers that a Home Inspection is a must. The benefits that come from having a Home Inspection far outweigh the cost. Have you home Inspected and I know you will thank me later for the suggestion.

By: Robert A. Hulme - Realtor

During these times when home sales are down nationwide, home sellers need all the help they can get to unload the property they have on the market. Aside from selecting the most suitable real estate agent who meets all of the seller's expectations, there are also several ways to encourage the sale of a property quicker.

Curb appeal (First Impression)

Always remember how important it is to make a good first impression. The home buyer's interest must be piqued when they first lay their eyes on the home. This includes trimming hedges, mowing the lawn, painting the fence. The exterior of the home should also be looked at, maybe a fresh coat of paint and having the windows sparkle, should be done before you even put up the For Sale sign.

Interior Repairs

Another good tip to get to buyers for homes is to fix anything broken, especially the fixtures. Though there are some prospective buyers interested in purchasing a house with character, i.e. lived in, most are turned off from poorly maintained ones that will likely spell costly renovations and repairs once the property changes ownership.

It also wouldn't hurt to spruce up the home's interiors to entice anybody who took the time to inspect it and there are inexpensive ways to do this, like painting the walls white or in neutral colors and putting fresh curtains. Clutters should also be eliminated. Sellers should also make sure all the lights are functioning properly and the house does not have any undesirable smells.