About Virginia Beach City County, VA

In sales, we sometimes have to step out of the box and get creative in our packaging of a property. For instance, my seller's home has been on the market for some time and based on the sales data is priced aggressively. During phone calls with the buyer's agents to obtain feedback, they state "it's at the top of their list" or "they're crunching numbers". Naturally, I ask them if they are considering another property. They say "yes, it's between you and another unit around the corner".

This is the perfect opportunity to renew buyer interest. I advise my seller client to consider writing an offer to the buyer. This offer must be realistic, and one the seller would expect to receive, including closing cost assistance to the buyer. It's interesting how affective this strategy actually is. Typically the buyer's agent is shocked to be receiving an offer from my seller. I advise the buyer's agent that we understand the buyers are interested and we wish to cooperate in the sale of my seller's home. More often, the buyer is focused on negotiating with my seller, and starts to emotionally commit to the transaction, because we've made the purchase process so easier for them. We omit the competition by bringing the offer to the buyer, and go to closing shortly after negotiating the home inspection.

The key to a success with this approach is (a) setting realistic expectations with your seller and (b) the spirit of cooperation with the buyer and buyer's agent. Happy selling!

ABOUT VIRGINIA BEACH - VIRGINIA FACTS AND POINTS OF INTEREST - Part 1.

EXAMPLE of homes in the $500,000 TO $750,000 price range in for real estate in Virginia Beach

EXAMPLE of homes in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range in for real estate in Virginia Beach

The Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers ($8,000) and Repeat Home Buyers ($6,500) has generated a significant increase in home buying activity in the Virginia Beach real estate market.

Home purchases in October 2009 increased about 28% over home purchases in October 2008. Buyers are taking advantage of low real estate prices and opportunities and will benefit further when they file their 2009 Income Tax return.

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

The Mayflower Marathon food drive continues today and tomorrow all day at the Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach and the Sams Club in Newport News. The drive is sponsored by FM-99 and FM-106.9 The Fox is the biggest food drive on the east coast thanks to people like you.

The Volunteers will be collecting canned and frozen food for Thanksgiving meals to benefit two regional food banks, the Food bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Food bank of the Virginia Peninsula. So head on out and make a contribution of food and of course money is always welcome.

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Open House at 605 Pinewood Dr, Virginia Beach VA- Saturday Nov-19th 1-4 PM

Open House at 605 Pinewood Dr, Virginia Beach VA

Listing 6896829
Open and Airy; Very close to the beach

• 2,027 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 3 story - MLS® $340,000

Lakewood, Virginia Beach - Beautiful twin home just blocks from the beach. You will have a top notch school system in a charming neighborhood. You will love this 3 bedroom and 2.5 baths where you can enjoy barbecues in the back yard or sit on the porch and watch the sun set. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, upgraded wood cabinets, open and airy feel, crown molding, surround sound in the living room, 2 Zone A/C, 9ft ceiling are some of the many amenities that you will enjoy in your new home.
Great 5 minute scenic walk to the beach! So close to all of the local hot spots at the boardwalk like Mahi Mahi's. Conveniently located right across the street from a little market and a sensational deli (Tads Deli)! Very quiet, peaceful neighborhood around polite, friendly, fun neighbors! Love bike riding up to the ocean!

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To buy or sell Real Estate in Virginia Beach, or Hampton Roads visit my website. http://www.tererottink.com/ visit my Blog at HamptonRoadsrealEstateVoice

Call me at: 757-502-5324

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The forward thinking Realtors are learning to get ahead with smart phones and access on the go. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the markets and real estate are finally starting to pick up. Actually 28% of Realtors were using them in 2007, in 2008 that figure jumped to 42%.

Buyers today expect Realtors to be as wired and connected as they are. Smart phones are not a luxury, they are essential. Did you realize that 80% of home searches being online. This typically generates some sort of notification to the Realtor, who in turn replies via smart phone. Today's buyer expects a response in 30 minutes or they move on to someone who is more responsive to their needs.

Most users are now seeking and asking about more mobile applications to make their job easier. At the NAR Conference recently, those surveyed said they would like to receive information on real estate productivity, MLS information, information suitable for consumers and mortgage applications.

My blackberry tour gave me the ability to stay on the road yet still be connected, "it's empowering".