I'm Not Going to Give it Away!!

I thought this was a great blog!    I've heard this phrase quite a lot since the decline of values!!!

I especially like the last paragraph!!!    So forgive me for re-blogging someone else's post...but why re-invent the wheel?  (I did the yellow highlighting though!)

Re-blogged by 1 agent

• Cheryl Ritchie, Southern Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX 100)

"I'm Not Just Going To Give It Away" - Please Banish This Phrase!

“I’m not going to just give it away!” As a full time Maine Realtor® I hear this phrase at times from potential home sellers. While I certainly understand the sentiment, I would like to suggest that we all simply banish this phrase from our common language.

I had to chuckle this week as I was having a discussion with my own mother about a potential move and sure enough, she uttered those very words.

Trust me, the buyer obtaining a mortgage that they will be paying on for the next 30 years, does not feel like they have just been given a home. Home prices are not what they were in years past, but that does not mean that realizing full market value on the sale of your home constitutes a freebie for someone else.

Here’s the thing...I’m not suggesting you drop the idea behind the phrase, but let’s go ahead and say what you really mean:

“I want to sell my home for as much money as possible.”

Now on this, we can agree! I am here to use all of my experience, tools, and resources to help you achieve just that...the successful sale of your home. By “successful sale” I mean that you net the highest possible return on your investment, with the best possible sale terms, and in the time frame you desire.

I have heard it suggested that Realtors® just want to price it low, sell it quick and collect the commission. I have personally never seen this in my market. We Realtors are a competitive bunch...and yes, often prideful. We pride ourselves on being able to provide our clients with the best possible results. After all, without great results, who in their right mind would list their home with us? I’m sure when you started to consider selling your home you didn’t say to yourself, “I’ll just get any agent, I don’t care how good they are.” Of course not! You want, and frankly you deserve, the best agent possible. You want to know that time, energy, and expertise will go into the marketing and sale of your home.

When you and I have a pricing conversation about the market value of your home, remember we are on the same team. I am here to develop a pricing strategy that will bring you the results you are looking for. Neither of us can control the market itself, but we can work together to position your home in the market in the best possible fashion and bring you results. I’m not just looking for plain run of the mill results. When I list a home for sale, I’m looking for put your hands up in the air, shout it from the roof top results!

I understand that some home sellers may be a bit put off or disappointed with current home values. However, we also need to discuss the goals you are hoping to achieve with this move. Why do you want to sell? What will your life look like after the sale? How much will it cost you to hang on to your home? We need to analyze both sides of the move you are considering together. We’ve got some numbers to crunch! By the time we are done looking at the big picture, you may find that you are not giving it away at all, but gaining so much more by being able to move forward with your plans.

Kristen Wheatley
The Maine Real Estate Network
34 Center Street Auburn, ME 04210
207-689-9886 mainehomeseller@gmail.com

Happy July from Mexico Beach Fl

It's been a while since I've blogged.  I'm sorry!   It's been busy!!!  Even though I say I work 24/7....I hope you know that I can't LITERALLY work 24/7.    I do have a house to clean, dogs to play with, husband to pay attention to, bills to pay.   I love to work in the yard...although it has been sorely neglected this month.   I'd love to exercize everyday but unfortunately that is the first thing to scratch off the list when I'm running out of time!  

So....I'm forcing myself to blog today.   I'm only going to tackle a few issues today and concentrating only on Mexico Beach to St. Joe Beach.   I'll try to update you on the Cape and Port St. Joe later today or tomorrow!!!!

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First of all.........Happy 4th of July!   We had a great 4th of July week.   The beach was packed.   There were over 400 runners for the 5K!!    Congrats to all those who participated.  List of winners!
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Snapper season ended yesterday.   Chip had a great "month" of fishing!!!    The snapper were plentiful and large!!!     

There are other fish in the sea though.....king, dolphin, spanish, black snapper, grouper!
www.charterboat-missmary.com
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Now on to my favorite subject..........REAL ESTATE!

Fourteen residential properties were put under contract since July 1 just in the Mexico Beach to St. Joe Beach area.   At the bottom of the list you can click to see all of them!   

247189 - Details: 120 ATLANTIC ST, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $133,000--ON THE MARKET 17 DAYS.
245827 - Details: 107 OCEAN RIDGE LN, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $230,000
244790 - Details: 109 38TH ST., #B, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $182,500
247522 - Details: 109 29TH ST, #A, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $179,000
240648 - Details: 490 SANTA ANNA ST, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $65,000
247484 - Details: 1004 15TH ST, #18, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $99,900--ON THE MARKET 16 DAYS
247534 - Details: 109 38TH ST., #C, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $139,500--ON THE MARKET 4 DAYS
246916 - Details: 800 HWY 98, #106, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $199,000
247443 - Details: 209 8TH ST, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $89,900
243740 - Details: 408 CALIFORNIA DR, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $165,000
244968 - Details: 111 SEA ST, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $450,000
245759 - Details: 1016 15TH ST, #5A, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $105,000
247054 - Details: 115 5TH ST, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $80,000
247495 - Details: 8133 HWY 98, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $395,000--ON THE MARKET 20 DAYS

Click Here to see all properties above.

Seven closings since July1......I know we have quite a few more scheduled for the next couple of weeks.

245321 - Details: 9 WARD ST, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $55,000
247189 - Details: 120 ATLANTIC ST, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $133,000
245827 - Details: 107 OCEAN RIDGE LN, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $230,000
239189 - Details: 106 32ND ST, #C, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $130,000
243211 - Details: 0 BASSWOOD RD, OVERSTREET, FL - $15,000
247034 - Details: 1008 15TH ST, #14D, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $108,900
245736 - Details: 334 BAY ST, PORT ST. JOE, FL - $125,000

Or Click Here to go view all listings at once.

If I've said this once, I've said it a zillion times.....It is all about the price...but also..Mexico Beach has ONE OF A KIND HOUSES...no cookie cutter houses.   Each and every one of them are different in size, location, condition, charm.....So when you find one you love......if you don't buy it...there probably isn't going to be another one on the market next week. 

Interest rates are just unbelievably low...sales prices are low.....let's not dicker over a couple grand to get the house you want!

A few new listings on the market:

247521 - Details: 403 NEW MEXICO DR, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $229,000--QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD
247563 - Details: 109 29TH ST, #D, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $165,000--WATER VIEW
247581 - Details: 100 20TH ST, MEXICO BEACH, FL - $165,000--FIXER UPPER.

Or Click Here to go view all listings at once.

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Okay, gotta get busy...........more later!
Thanks
Mary
850-896-5222
www.maryblackburn.com