The $ 8,000.00 tax credit went away but it is still a great time to buy. That was just one door that closed on the market, there is still several doors and windows open.
One of those windows is distressed properties. Let me help define distress properties for you. These are homes that are in short sale or foreclosure or bank owned. 45 % of homes sold in the United States are distressed properties. The term distressed does not relate to the actual house condition it is the term for the finance situation. The house could be in fine shape and still be a distressed property.
There is a process to purchasing a distressed property but there will be equity in the home at the exchange of keys.
If you would like to know more information about purchasing a distressed property contact me.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
http://www.soldbyalicia.com/
http://www.buyingahouseafterforeclosure.com/
(864) 529-5198
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
School Year is Back
Most parents have jumped for joy after the small shock of your child walking back into school. What will this year bring?
A new home sounds like a plan to me. If you are in the market for a new home please contact me and we will walk through the process together.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
www.SoldByAlicia.com
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
A new home sounds like a plan to me. If you are in the market for a new home please contact me and we will walk through the process together.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
www.SoldByAlicia.com
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Thursday--Time To Plan The Weekend
School starts back on Monday for Spartanburg County. Alright, school supplies purchased, school clothes purchased and ready. Now, let's do something fun for the weekend before our children hit the school year again.'
Hot? Why not hit Discovery Island Waterpark in Simpsonville, SC. This is a great way to cool off. Oh, and Mom, the yellow water slide is so much fun.
Legandary Shack Shakers will be at Ground Zero tonight.
Movies in the Park at Barnett Park in Spartanburg, SC on Friday Night shows start at 8:00.
Hotspot Skatepark is a great place for your children to go skate board in Spartanburg, SC.
The Other Guys beat out Inception in the Movie Theaters this week. This must be great because Inception was there for several weeks in a row.
Eat Pray Love is out with Julia Roberts this weekend. Have you heard Julia does not believe in using Botox? Wow, I thought that was a must for all celebrities of all ages.
Well seems like there is a lot to do in Spartanburg this weekend so take your children for a little fun before they have to hit the books on Monday.
Enjoy Your Weekend.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
www.SoldByAlicia.com
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
(864) 529-5198
Keller Williams Realty
Hot? Why not hit Discovery Island Waterpark in Simpsonville, SC. This is a great way to cool off. Oh, and Mom, the yellow water slide is so much fun.
Legandary Shack Shakers will be at Ground Zero tonight.
Movies in the Park at Barnett Park in Spartanburg, SC on Friday Night shows start at 8:00.
Hotspot Skatepark is a great place for your children to go skate board in Spartanburg, SC.
The Other Guys beat out Inception in the Movie Theaters this week. This must be great because Inception was there for several weeks in a row.
Eat Pray Love is out with Julia Roberts this weekend. Have you heard Julia does not believe in using Botox? Wow, I thought that was a must for all celebrities of all ages.
Well seems like there is a lot to do in Spartanburg this weekend so take your children for a little fun before they have to hit the books on Monday.
Enjoy Your Weekend.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
www.SoldByAlicia.com
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
(864) 529-5198
Keller Williams Realty
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What does it take for SOLD to be on your home?
Every where you turn the For Sale signs are in the yard and there are less buyers. This lets us know that your home has to win the Beauty Contest and the Price Contest. WoW!!! How are we going to accomplish that?
With all of the foreclosures sitting on the market this will drive down the price of homes available now. You need to make yourself aware of the market surrounding your area. This does not mean what you have observed with your eyes but what your REALTOR has provided you.
It is so hard to be upfront, the appraisers do not count the tile floor, stainless appliances, granite tops, in his comparables, so this is where the beauty contest comes in, if your home has upgrades where other homes in the subdivison do not then you may win that beauty contest. Your price has to be appealing, if you are the best price and the best showing home, then the other homes on the market will sell yours for you.
Your main goal is to have a REALTOR who has the knowledge to market your home on the internet to ensure that you have the best exposure.
Contact us and we can let you know how we can help put the SOLD sign in your yard.
"Your Home Is My Top Priority!"
http://www.soldbyalicia.com/
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
With all of the foreclosures sitting on the market this will drive down the price of homes available now. You need to make yourself aware of the market surrounding your area. This does not mean what you have observed with your eyes but what your REALTOR has provided you.
It is so hard to be upfront, the appraisers do not count the tile floor, stainless appliances, granite tops, in his comparables, so this is where the beauty contest comes in, if your home has upgrades where other homes in the subdivison do not then you may win that beauty contest. Your price has to be appealing, if you are the best price and the best showing home, then the other homes on the market will sell yours for you.
Your main goal is to have a REALTOR who has the knowledge to market your home on the internet to ensure that you have the best exposure.
Contact us and we can let you know how we can help put the SOLD sign in your yard.
"Your Home Is My Top Priority!"
http://www.soldbyalicia.com/
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Monday, August 9, 2010
Buyers Resources
Buyers, you have surfed the internet this weekend. You may have seen several homes you like. So, what is your next step. Consult a REALTOR, call make an appointment to interview them. This is the person that will help you with the next purchase of your home, you need to know that you can work with them.
Do not be scared to say Can we meet at your office and let me tell you what I am looking for? This way you can get the personality of the REALTOR I find out if your home is their priority. Before you have your REALTOR schedule appointments for you to see potential homes have your pre-approval letter with you. This is very important most listing agents want a pre-approval letter with the offer. Do not miss that house you are looking for because you are not prepared.
Banks and lenders will be more than happy to provide you with this letter and if your REALTOR is truly a buyers agent they will want this before taking you out as well.
Things to ask while out at a property:
Do not be scared to say Can we meet at your office and let me tell you what I am looking for? This way you can get the personality of the REALTOR I find out if your home is their priority. Before you have your REALTOR schedule appointments for you to see potential homes have your pre-approval letter with you. This is very important most listing agents want a pre-approval letter with the offer. Do not miss that house you are looking for because you are not prepared.
Banks and lenders will be more than happy to provide you with this letter and if your REALTOR is truly a buyers agent they will want this before taking you out as well.
Things to ask while out at a property:
- Ask your REALTOR. What has sold in the area within the last 3 months and how much are the houses selling for?
- If the home is a foreclosure, ask them how long it has been on the market, this determines how strong your offer needs to be if you like the home.
- Remember if the home is a short sale. There is nothing short about a short sale. Be prepared to wait several months before closing. So, if the home you are looking at and like is a short sale make sure that your time line fits into waiting several months before a closing happens.
- Your REALTOR should be prepared with all the information and have a buyers package with them just in case you do decide to write an offer.
- Always go with what you gut feels. If you are standing in the home and you can imagine it being yours, then do not second guess yourself because it may not be there tomorrow.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
http://www.soldbyalicia.com/
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Friday, August 6, 2010
TGIF!!!!!
It is Friday!!!! Buyers will be out this weekend. Sellers are you prepared?
Look at your curb appeal. Ride by if you need to or stand in the street. Do you like what you see? A buyer has to fall in love with the outside before they make a move to see the inside.
Grass cut, mulch refreshed, flowers in bloom, exterior clean. All of these things count.
Well, now they have seen the outside, they want to see the inside. Neutral colors all the way through. No bold colors. Some times buyers can not see past what is already decorated. They want move in ready. Arrange the furniture to where it is not cluttered. Give walking room. Always try and place low music when they are showing your home. Make it inviting.
Well happy selling. If you need help selling your home please contact me.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Look at your curb appeal. Ride by if you need to or stand in the street. Do you like what you see? A buyer has to fall in love with the outside before they make a move to see the inside.
Grass cut, mulch refreshed, flowers in bloom, exterior clean. All of these things count.
Well, now they have seen the outside, they want to see the inside. Neutral colors all the way through. No bold colors. Some times buyers can not see past what is already decorated. They want move in ready. Arrange the furniture to where it is not cluttered. Give walking room. Always try and place low music when they are showing your home. Make it inviting.
Well happy selling. If you need help selling your home please contact me.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
714 S Gray Beaver Court Desirable District 6
Listed at $ 119,000.00 this home is Desirable district 6 located near shops and restauraunts. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1371 sq.ft. home is great for entertaining. Living room features picture window and fireplace. Kitchen opens to dinning room. Master bedroom is on main level of home. Privacy fence in backyard and single car garage.
Want to live on the Westside of town? Does $ 119,000.00 fit into your pre-approval then this is the home for you. Home built in 2008 and still shows like new.
Visit the links below for more information:
http://714SBeaverCourt.epropertysites.com
http://www.SoldByAlicia.com click on Featured Property page
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Direct Line: (864) 529-5198
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
Want to live on the Westside of town? Does $ 119,000.00 fit into your pre-approval then this is the home for you. Home built in 2008 and still shows like new.
Visit the links below for more information:
http://714SBeaverCourt.epropertysites.com
http://www.SoldByAlicia.com click on Featured Property page
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Direct Line: (864) 529-5198
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
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