Flat Fee MLS, For Sale By Owner, Home Buyer Rebates » Editor https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog Now, There's A Smarter Way to Buy or Sell Your Home - Bloomkey Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:41:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Mortgage Rates Remain Attractive https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2009/09/25/mortgage-rates-remain-attractive/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2009/09/25/mortgage-rates-remain-attractive/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:23:09 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=1011 Rates for 30-year home loans were unchanged this week and remain close to record-low levels. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.04 percent, still attractive for people looking to buy a home, the same as a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday. In an effort to strengthen the recovery the Federal [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2009/09/25/mortgage-rates-remain-attractive/feed/ 0 Vacant homes and Simple and Cost Effecient Staging https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/18/vacant-homes-and-simple-and-cost-effecient-staging/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/18/vacant-homes-and-simple-and-cost-effecient-staging/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:34:45 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/18/vacant-homes-and-simple-and-cost-effecient-staging/ The way a property shows is critical. Step back and look at your home from a buyers prospective. Is it warm and friendly. Even if the home is vacant there are ways to make it more inviting. Prior to showing if the property has a fireplace, especially gas, start it up. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/18/vacant-homes-and-simple-and-cost-effecient-staging/feed/ 0 A Home for the Holidays https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/16/a-home-for-the-holidays/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/16/a-home-for-the-holidays/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:07:11 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/16/a-home-for-the-holidays/ Winter months are historically known for slower home sales however this year may be the year that sales increase from the past sales of December. With low rates and fair pricing a serious buyer may conitinue his search for a home purchase. It will be less likely the buyer will be in a bidding [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/16/a-home-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Feature Sheets For Your Property https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/15/feature-sheets-for-your-property/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/15/feature-sheets-for-your-property/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:39:58 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/15/feature-sheets-for-your-property/ Buyers expect to find a Feature Sheet regarding the property when preiviewing. A feature sheet should include at least one photo of the property and more if possible. A buyer generally visits several homes in one day and by the end of the showing period can easily forget the details of each property. [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/15/feature-sheets-for-your-property/feed/ 0 Virtual Tour https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/10/virtual-tour/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/10/virtual-tour/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:45:03 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=760 Videos and home tours on realtor.com and MLS help buyers to get a visual on their next potential home purchase.  With many people now relocating they are begining their home buying search online.  Buyers can view property, price, and location prior to making a commitment to the area.  In todays market buyers are more aware of home value and the ability [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/10/virtual-tour/feed/ 0 Holiday Curb Appeal https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/holiday-curb-appeal/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/holiday-curb-appeal/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:56:19 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=758 It is easy to get carried away with decorating for the holidays.  As a seller however you may want to consider the decor of your outside displays.  Keep it simple.  The curb appeal of the property is the first impression any buyer will have prior to entering the property.  If the yard is overloaded with lights, deer, blow [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/holiday-curb-appeal/feed/ 0 Price Is King https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/price-is-king/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/price-is-king/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:27:57 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=756 Whether you are selling a property as a for sale by owner or have enlisted the help of a traditional realtor one fact remains pricing is everything in todays market.  If you are not competetive with the value of your property there is a good chance you will not sell.  The fact is that the market [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/09/price-is-king/feed/ 0 Home Inspection May Save You Thousands https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/08/home-inspection-may-save-you-thousands/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/08/home-inspection-may-save-you-thousands/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:12:15 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=754 A home inspector can be hired by either the seller or buyer.  When purchasing a home it is important that you know the conidition of the property prior to closing.  If the property is sold “as is”  a home inspection is still a condition you may want to put into the offer.  The term “as [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/08/home-inspection-may-save-you-thousands/feed/ 0 Sellers Should Promote Home Mortgage Rates https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/06/sellers-should-promote-home-mortgage-rates/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/06/sellers-should-promote-home-mortgage-rates/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:24:09 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=752 If you are selling a home in today’s market you should now know that the buyer can purchase the property by getting a loan with a very low interest rate.  This can be a key factor in your advertising.  If you have not yet contacted a Mortgage company you may want to consider it.  Why?  Most mortgage [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/06/sellers-should-promote-home-mortgage-rates/feed/ 0 Home Warranty https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/05/home-warranty/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/05/home-warranty/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:42:40 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=749 Buyers are now looking for assurances that the next home purchase they make will be an investment.  They are looking for every means possible to reserve their cash now and avoid any additional costs in the near future due to new ownership.  With a home that is not newly constructed comes concerns of upkeep, age of appliances and [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/05/home-warranty/feed/ 0 Selling A Home With A Pet In The House https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/04/selling-a-home-with-a-pet-in-the-house/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/04/selling-a-home-with-a-pet-in-the-house/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:56:21 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=746 Pets are the best but when selling a property they can be a hindrance.  A number one turn off to a homebuyer is pet odor in the home.  If you have a cat make sure the litter box is clean.   If you have a dog be certain shedding hair is not on furniture or carpets.   Other small [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/04/selling-a-home-with-a-pet-in-the-house/feed/ 0 Where did all the Real Estate Agents Go https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/03/where-did-all-the-real-estate-agents-go/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/03/where-did-all-the-real-estate-agents-go/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:37:38 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=744 The decline in licensed realtors is predicted.  The driop should be apparent by January. Where did they all go?  When the market is good the world is flooded with Real Estate agents. The market is booming and so is their business.  In a good market it takes very little to get a property sold or to [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/03/where-did-all-the-real-estate-agents-go/feed/ 0 Buying A Home and Where to Start https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/02/buying-a-home-and-where-to-start/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/02/buying-a-home-and-where-to-start/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:15:33 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=742 With the Real Estate market offering thousands of homes for sale where do you start when seriously beginning the search for your next home?  First you may want to consider writing a wish list.  This would be the area of choice, the style home you like, bedrooms, baths, and any amenities you would like the home to offer.  [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/02/buying-a-home-and-where-to-start/feed/ 0 Do improvements add value https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/do-improvements-add-value/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/do-improvements-add-value/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:25:35 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=735 What home improvements can add value to your home when trying to sell ?  The best person to determine that may be you.  If you know you need a new roof then address it.  If you are attempting to get the best price for the property then be aware of the properties that are for [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/12/01/do-improvements-add-value/feed/ 0 Flat Fee MLS Home Services Rise to the Top https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/25/flat-fee-mls-home-services-rise-to-the-top/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/25/flat-fee-mls-home-services-rise-to-the-top/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:14:03 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=727 Flat Fee MLS Services are quickly gaining ground as the number one alternative for folks selling their properties in these ecomomic times.  With the equity of homes decreasing across the country and the enourmous capability buyers now have to search properties for sale online sellers are realizing they can in part market the property themselves.   A sellers property can be [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/25/flat-fee-mls-home-services-rise-to-the-top/feed/ 0 Getting the Maximum Exposure for your Home Sale https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/24/getting-the-maximum-exposure-for-your-home-sale/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/24/getting-the-maximum-exposure-for-your-home-sale/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:00:08 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=725 As a for sale by owner or home seller looking to maximize their exposure in this market there are now ways you can do that at less cost than the traditional methods.  As a for sale by owner you may not be interested in paying Realtor commssions.   At some internet broker sites you can find packages that will allow you [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/24/getting-the-maximum-exposure-for-your-home-sale/feed/ 0 The hardest part of selling a home – keeping it clean https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/20/the-hardest-part-of-selling-a-home-keeping-it-clean/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/20/the-hardest-part-of-selling-a-home-keeping-it-clean/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:34:10 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=723 Keeping the house clean.  With four children, a cat, and a dog sometimes that may be a hard thing to do.  It is simplier to get the house listed and check the ads than it is to get someone to pick up the towel off of the floor after their shower.  No doubt a home shows better when [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/20/the-hardest-part-of-selling-a-home-keeping-it-clean/feed/ 0 Commissions used for Buyer Savings https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/19/commissions-used-for-buyer-savings/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/19/commissions-used-for-buyer-savings/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:12:21 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=721 Searching homes for sale online has become a potential buyers pass time and why not.  Most homes found on sites have photos, virtual tours and descriptive remarks.  The buyer has an opportunity to preview properties without  having to go to the property.   The need for someone to drive them around all day to view properties is quickly becoming a thing of the past.   If [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/19/commissions-used-for-buyer-savings/feed/ 0 Homes are Selling https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/18/homes-are-selling/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/18/homes-are-selling/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:10:13 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=719 Homes are selling and Can sell when your price is right.  How can you avoid major equity loss but still keep your property listed at fair market value.   You can choose to sell your property yourself as a for sale by ownr , try to negotiate commissions with a traditional realtor or find a Flat [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/18/homes-are-selling/feed/ 0 Holiday Home Selling https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/17/holiday-home-selling/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/17/holiday-home-selling/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:43:00 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=717 In today’s market with job changes and companies relocating you never know when or where your potential buyer may come from.    One thing may be be for certain the buyer shopping for properties during the holidays is a Serious Buyer.   It is not how many people you can get into your property to preview it but how [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/17/holiday-home-selling/feed/ 0 Times are a changing https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/14/times-are-a-changing/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/14/times-are-a-changing/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:26:10 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=715 With changes taken place across the country and prices dropping if you are in a position to purchase a home this may be the time.   There are properties out there that sellers must sell and are in time crunch to do it.  Circumstances from job loss to pending foreclosures are causing many sellers to drop properties [...]

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]]> https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/14/times-are-a-changing/feed/ 0 How to show a property https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/12/how-to-show-a-property/ https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2008/11/12/how-to-show-a-property/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:50:34 +0000 Editor http://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/?p=713 If you are attempting to sell a property yourself “For Sale by Owner” there are some do’s and dont’s that can make a difference when showing the property to a potential buyer.   It is not recommended that you allow anyone in your home without keeping an eye on there whereabouts but be careful on how much [...]

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