Subject: Is a Quiet Sale Right for Your Home?

You might be wondering, what is a quiet sale? A quiet sale is when a seller asks their real estate agent to sell their home without putting it on the multiple listing service. In other words, the idea is to sell it quietly and under the radar. Some real estate agents call these types of listings “pocket listings.”

Quiet sales have always been popular with high end luxury homes where the rich and famous want to limit access of their home to only those quality buyers who have been extensively screened before gaining access.

In the low inventory market, quiet sales began to grow in popularity with standard home sellers, and now account for just under 10% of all homes sold.

One of the biggest benefits of a quiet sale is your home is not invaded by open house looky-loos and your privacy and daily life is not as disrupted.

The exclusivity of buyers knowing that they have special access to a home, and knowing that if the seller chooses they could put the home on the open market, often motivates them to make a higher offer than they might if it were on the multiple listing service. Let’s face it – scarcity is a powerful motivator.

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Subject: Bathroom Design Strategies That Increase The Value Of Your Home

When it comes to adding value to your property, the experts in real estate will agree that beautiful bathrooms are a big plus in fueling buyer interest and higher offers.

Buyers often dread the work, mess, and expense of bathroom remodels and are often willing to pay a higher price to have it turnkey and done for them. And with today’s low interest rates, paying just a little higher price for move in ready has a small impact on their monthly payment.

If you aren’t currently remodeling to sell, it’s still a good idea to plan your bathroom upgrade as if you were, in order to ensure a solid future return on your investment.

Look at what’s popular, and yet will also be classic enough to stand the test of time. Bright colors, flashy motifs and trendy designs are fun, but will you ultimately grow weary of it and will it look dated a few years from now?

Models homes are a fun and excellent source of ideas for design, builders typically have to be strategic about their budget and know exactly what features create the “Wow Factor” without breaking the bank. Start a folder with your favorite pictures and fixtures. When you meet with your contractor you can give them your grand vision and then winnow it down to the budget as needed.

It’s expensive and invasive to do your bathroom makeover, so many contractors recommend having your complete plan organized and all fixtures, flooring, and necessary materials gathered before beginning the project. This can eliminate lengthy delays with a bathroom that is unusable as you wait for any needed fixtures to arrive. Getting ahead of this will allow your project to go smoothly!

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Subject: If I’m Planning a Move in the Future, When Should I Reach Out to a Real Estate Agent?

Sellers today have access to endless data and information, making it easier than ever before when it comes to beginning to plan their next move.

If a move is in your future and you do not have a pressing deadline, it is wise to get a jump start on your planning. This advanced planning can potentially help you correctly time the market, reduce stress, and maximize profit.

But how far in advance should you start to plan?

If you Google this question you will see all sorts of articles and advice. However, this well-meaning advice may not fit your situation. There are many important factors to consider:

• The seasonality of your market – when is the best time of year to sell in your area?
• Best timing for you family – for example, the end of the school year?
• How much time do you need to allow for the work you want to do in order to prepare the home for sale?

Each homeowner’s situation is unique and often the best step is to consult with an experienced real estate professional early in the planning. While you may not yet be ready to list the home for sale, a quality real estate agent would be delighted to spend time with you in advance to help create an appropriate sales strategy and customized marketing proposal.

This type of professional consult may help you dial in the details of your move. An agent can also help you avoid spending money on items to prep the home for sale by advising you on changes that are not valuable or necessary. This consult can even help you or connect you to the help you need to shop your next destination.

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Subject: How to Build Financial Security Through Owning Real Estate

We have all heard of people who have amassed great wealth by owning investment real estate. Considering the anemic returns banks are paying out, many Americans are grabbing up investment properties as their best path to financial freedom and future security.

Of course, any investment carries an element of risk and to minimize your risk you should seek the advice of qualified advisors, do your market research, and set your long term goals.

As you set your goals you will have some important things to consider:

1. Do I prefer a residential rental, apartment or commercial building?
2. Am I more focused on monthly cash flow or potential appreciation?
3. How long do I plan to own the property?
4. Do I plan to hire a property manager vs handling it myself?
5. Do I want a long term tenant or short term vacation renters?
6. Am I willing to take on a property that requires repair and renovation?

Across the country there are pocket markets with extremely affordable investment opportunities, however these opportunities may not offer high appreciation and may make it more difficult to keep your eyes on your investment. Many savvy investors believe that if you can’t drive to it you shouldn’t do it.

Many first time investors find it much more comfortable to purchase a small and affordable fixer upper in their own neighborhood and save money by maintaining and managing it themselves. These types of investors may be more likely to be in it for the long haul, setting a goal to pay off the property and have a future stream of monthly income from the rent.

Flipping is another investment strategy that we have all seen on TV and while it can be profitable to buy an ugly home at a bargain price and then fix and flip it for quick profit you have to be careful. Often the time to sell the property takes longer than expected, costs more than the original estimate, and can be a stressful process.

As you begin to develop your own real estate investment plan you will want to start by talking to an experienced real estate agent who can start you down the right path and answer some of the questions you may have, and guide you to self-discover the type of investment situation that best suits your long term goals. I would be happy to offer a complimentary, no strings attached, consultation.

I would be happy to provide you with market statistics and trends, rental rates, and link you to receive property alerts and information on the types of properties you are interested in. If you are looking outside of the area, I have access to elite agents across North America. You can contact me at any time by reaching out to the number on this newsletter.

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