from Home Buyers FAQ on yourValleyProperty.com How will I know how much to offer? I begin by providing you with sold comparables, the most recent carrying the most weight. They must be within a reasonable distance to the property you are considering purchasing. Here in Arizona, as neighborhoods are fairly dense, that is customarily 1… Read More
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So I decided to sell my home… What’s next? – Infographic
A peek into the Sales Process from Bill at yourValleyProperty.com While there’s no such thing as a typical home sale – each has a character and a flow of its own – there are certain procedures you can reasonably expect. While local real estate practices may vary, here are the basic activities that occur during… Read More
I need to sell my home FAST! A Home Seller’s showing checklist.
Fully preparing your home for sale can make considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it and the price that you get. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary repairs and improvements. Some can be done once and forgotten. Others should be checked before every showing. There is… Read More
Adjustable Rate Mortgages: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Adjustable rate mortgages are loans with variable interest rates that change according to the market rates, as opposed to fixed rate mortgages, which guarantee a set rate for the entire period of the loan. ARMs may seem like a great idea some years, but in other years, you may wonder what you were thinking when… Read More
Thank You Thursday spotlights Jet Blue
We rag on the airlines all the time. Come on… you do it too. But if you look closely you’ll find that most airlines have a warm, fuzzy side. Southwest donated 20 million dollars last year in travel and cash to benefit Families Facing Serious Illness, Military and their Families, Disaster Preparedness and Response and… Read More
No one knows my home like me – Sellers who stay home during showings.
from Home Seller’s FAQ on www.yourvalleyproperty.com Should I stay home during a showing to help out? A definitive NO. Both you and the buyer will be uncomfortable. If a buyer is uneasy looking around, checking out closets and cabinets, or commenting on your home to their Realtor, they will quickly leave before they’ve seen everything…. Read More
I want to sell my home. Where do I start?
Unless your home is always ‘model perfect’ there are things you can do to make it more marketable. One of the great challenges prior to selling a home can be showcasing its features and potential in their best light, for example, clearing crowded closets or considering ineffectively used space. The added value when these areas… Read More
What your Realtor should tell you about the neighbors.
from Home Buyers FAQ on www.yourvalleyproperty.com What can you tell me about the neighbors in a community? My expertise is real estate and I’m pleased to say that I know the Phoenix Valley as well as anyone. I’d be happy to point out builders that I am familiar with and which neighborhoods they built, which… Read More
The awesome home you were looking for is now in your price range!
Scroll down to request additional information or a private showing Beautiful Home in Emperor Estates, Queen Creek AZ Now $267,850 Seller will pay $4,000 toward Buyer’s closing costs !! Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, Large Corner Lot NEWLY REMODELED POOL! Safety-fenced, Pebble-Tec w/steps + water feature. This is a wonderful home with a sophisticated feel, well… Read More
“They all look the same” The face of home buying in Arizona
from Home Buyers FAQ on www.yourvalleyproperty.com What can you tell me about various communities, what each one offers, and what is allowed by the HOA? They all look the same to me. You’d be surprised at how different the Valley’s communities can be. Some offer fantastic common areas and green spaces. Others are very basic…. Read More