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Knock me over with a feather, my first time buyers have a clue.

02-28-12
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin: Real Estate Agent in Gordon, WI
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  • Office: (715) 635-4600
  • Mobile: (218) 590-6634
  • Secondary: (715) 376-2288

Last Saturday, I showed my first time home buyer couple a home they are very interested in for the 2nd time. They invited both sets of parents. I was concerned about how the parents would behave, but they were all very supportive and stood back to let this be their kids' decision.

As we were wrapping up the showing, the buyers asked if they could call me later. Of course they could. About an hour later they called and asked to meet with me to do some paperwork. We agreed to meet at the restaurant they had just been having lunch with the parents. I was there in 15 minutes. When I arrived the parents were gone; it was just the buyers.

So, since it seemed they were eager, I got right down to the big question. What price would you like to offer? Without hesitation, they said $119,000. The asking price is $119,900. Essentially they wanted to make an offer at the asking price.

Knock me over with a feather! I stuttered, stumbled for a moment. Did I hear that correctly? This isn't going to be a low ball offer? The home has been on the market for 7 months. In my neighborhood, that's still a relatively short time. The price started at $143,900. The buyers figured if the sellers had come down that far, then they are very likely at break-even. They didn't want to insult the sellers. They wanted to make a fair offer.

They also understood that since the sellers had aggressively reduced the price and we're going into the Spring market, and the home is in a good location, and it's in good condition, they wanted to make an aggressive offer.

Their offer was accepted on Sunday as written.

Now, if only a few more buyers could think like this.

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Solon Springs WI lake homes and cabins for sale

02-14-12
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin: Real Estate Agent in Gordon, WI
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  • Office: (715) 635-4600
  • Mobile: (218) 590-6634
  • Secondary: (715) 376-2288

Looking for lake home or cabin in a particular NW Wisconsin location?

Lake homes and cabins for sale in Solon Springs, WI.

Visit my website www.JeanHedren.com to search by communities and many lakes in NW Wisconsin. Communities include Gordon, Wascott, Solon Springs, Barnes, Minong. Lakes include St Croix Lake, St Croix Flowage, Minong Flowage, Leader Lake, Whitefish Lake, Eau Claire Lakes.

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Top 5 NW Wisconsin blog posts of 2011

01-01-12
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin: Real Estate Agent in Gordon, WI
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  • Office: (715) 635-4600
  • Mobile: (218) 590-6634
  • Secondary: (715) 376-2288

Top 5 NW Wisconsin blog posts of 2011

  1. Enjoy the beauty of Douglas County, NW Wisconsin
  2. Why this fall is a great time to buy
  3. About the Cranberry/Minong Flowage - one of NW Wisconsin's most popular recreation and fishing lakes
  4. The cost of waiting for prices to fall. NW Wisconsin offers exceptional bargains
  5. About the Eau Claire chain of lakes in NW Wisconsin
Thank you for taking the time to read a few of my blog posts. I hope you found some useful information. I look forward to continuing the conversation about my beautiful northwest corner of NW Wisconsin.
I wish you all a very happy, healthy, and successful new year.
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Lake property wish list to jump start your dream lake home search

12-26-11
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin: Real Estate Agent in Gordon, WI
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  • Office: (715) 635-4600
  • Mobile: (218) 590-6634
  • Secondary: (715) 376-2288

Lake property wish list to jump start your dream lake home search

Looking for a lake home or cabin on one of NW Wisconsin's lakes? Not sure about which lake is right for you? I've developed a simple checklist to help you think about the type of lake, recreation activities, and home/cabin style that best fits your lifestyle and your budget.

This quick checklist will make it easier for me to help you find the cabin, lake home, or lakeshore building site that’s just right for you. After all, everyone’s different. So are their wants, needs, and dreams. The property that’s perfect for you might not be perfect for me or for anyone else. This worksheet will also help you think more objectively about any trade-offs that might be necessary within a particular price range. Finally, keep in mind that even if money is no object, you’ll still need to make choices and trade-offs. Example: I can find you a quiet lake that’s good for paddling and wildlife watching or a deep, open lake good for waterskiing and jetskiing. It’s tough to find both in the same lake.

Here are some sample questions from the checklist:Your Lake Property Wish List

Preferred distance from your current home in ____________ (check one):
___ ≤2 hrs. ___ ≤3 hrs. ___≤4 hrs.
___ Don’t care; we’re moving to the lake for good, and we’re staying year-round.

Your Lake - Must have, would prefer, don't care, preferable not, definitely not

  • Large - greater than 800 acres
  • Medium - 200-799 acres
  • Small - less than 200 acres

The shoreline

  • A sandy beach that's good for swimming

Call or email me to receive the FREE checklist. Jean Hedren, Edina Realty, NW Wisconsin. Cell: 218-590-6634. Email: jeanhedren@edinarealty.com.

It would be my pleasure to help you find the lake, home or cabin, or lakeshore lot of your dreams. Northwest Wisconsin including Douglas, Bayfield, Washburn, and Sawyer Counties. Gordon WI homes for sale. Wascott WI homes for sale. Minong WI homes for sale. Solon Springs homes for sale. Barnes WI homes for sale.

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Happy Holidays from Douglas County in the northwest corner of NW Wisconsin

12-25-11
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin
Jean Hedren - Northwest Wisconsin: Real Estate Agent in Gordon, WI
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  • Office: (715) 635-4600
  • Mobile: (218) 590-6634
  • Secondary: (715) 376-2288

Happy holidays from beautiful Douglas County in the northwest corner of NW Wisconsin.

The communities of Gordon, Wascott, Solon Springs, Barnes, Minong in the northwest corner of NW Wisconsin offer a quiet, relaxed place to live or to visit. Each community is a resort destination with their own distinct personality, and all offer recreational opportunities within a stone’s throw.

    • Canoe, kayak, or boat the streams, rivers, and lakes
    • Fishing in all seasons
    • Swim or sunbath on sandy beaches
    • Play a few rounds of golf on a variety of greens
    • Hike, bike, ATV, or snowmobile on an extensive network of trails
    • Enjoy the quiet woods on cross country skis or snowshoes
    • Hunt large and small game
    • Participate in a wide variety of community family events
    • Simply enjoy the uncomparable beauty of the clear, deep lakes, tall pines, and amazing wildlife
Enjoy this video with scenes from the area.

Looking for a home, lake home, cabin, or hunting land in Gordon, Wascott, Solon Springs, Barnes, Minong, or other area communities? Start your search on my website www.JeanHedren.com. Jean Hedren, Edina Realty.

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