I have always been an agent that is glad to give feedback after showing a home. I will usually send my feedback through our MLS system using the “Supra/KIM” reporting system. I do this as a part of my showing schedule.
Lately, I have been showing tons of homes - HELLO BUYER’S MARKET! - And still I have been able to follow my routine of sending feedback. If my email hits the listing agent’s spam folder and they happen to give me a call I will for sure take it and give them some feedback.
What is the definition of “feedback” in the real estate world?
Here is the Merriam-Webster’s definition:
Main Entry:
Feedback Pronunciation:\ˈfēd-ˌbak\
Function:noun Date:1919
1: the return to the input of a part of the output of a machine, system, or process (as for producing changes in an electronic circuit that improve performance or in an automatic control device that provide self-corrective action)
2 a: the partial reversion of the effects of a process to its source or to a preceding stage b: the transmission of evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original or controlling source; also: the information so transmitted
3: a rumbling, whining, or whistling sound resulting from an amplified or broadcast signal (as music or speech) that has been returned as input and retransmitted
That sounds like a simple explanation. I am going to give you the “Listing Agent” some evaluative or corrective information about your listing. The Key word in this definition to me is LISTING, as in ABOUT YOUR LISTING.
I am NOT going to give you any “facts” about my Buyers. Giving you information about my buyers is not what you should be calling to ask me.
Over the last, several weeks I have had several agents call me for feedback whether they read my email or not trying to solicit facts about my buyers. I know you work for the seller and I know you feel it is your responsibility to get as much information from me as possible – but hey BACK OFF!
I will not spill the beans on my buyer’s intentions or give you any type of facts about them prior to writing an offer. I will give you MY “feedback” on your listing – maybe I have just been “brought” up a different way. I will NOT give you “feedback” from my buyers or facts about them.
Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com
If you want to speed up the sale of your home in this semi-slow market, you must make sure your home is in top-notch shape. The days of throwing a “for sale” sign up, attaching a lock box, and entering your home on the internet are long gone. Buyer’s are in charge now and they are more educated than ever. The internet has allowed buyers to learn and become experts in the home buying process.
You as a home seller must now educate your self to what a “buyer’s market” is and what it means to you as a home seller. You are going to have to work hard and team up with many professionals to be the shining star on your block - where in reality there is a constellation of homes on the market.
I am sure you have read all of these tips before and now you need to implement them.
1. You will not be living here anymore - so take down your personality. Remove all of your “do dads”, “trinkets” and photos of Aunt Carolyn’s last birthday. You want your home to look like a new construction model home. Bring a real estate home-staging professional on board your team.
2. Pack it up. You will be moving so rent a storage locker and move some of the crap family’s belongings out. Buyers want to see how spacious your home is. They want to imagine their crap possessions in your home.
3. Get it fixed! The title says it all, “Buyer’s don’t want to buy repairs”, and they don’t! I know several of you have a few of those small little projects you have been meaning to finish.
4. Do everything you are told. You are going to be hiring professionals to assist you in selling your home. Did you see that word “assist”? You need to remember you are a part of this team and you will have to pull your weight with the home selling plan. Your real estate agent, your home stagger and others will have precise instructions on what your roll is and what their roll is. Listen and Implement!
Give me a call if you need to chat about selling your home, I am always available to answer your questions and for FREE.
Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com
Here is the Real Estate Market Activity for January - September 2008. Check back each month to see the monthly 2008 trend for Bremerton WA.
On September 30th there were 643 homes for sale with 2 of those homes listed as a contingent sale and 67 homes listed as Pending Inspection (new NWMLS term STI was replaced) which means there is a contract that has been presented and accepted by the seller with the condition of the home inspection or a feasibility study.
Once the home inspection has taken place these 67 homes will either go back on the market or be listed as pending. These homes are not available for public view and will not show in the active section of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. (NWMLS)
During the Month of September 116 homes were new to the Bremerton area Real Estate Market with a median price of $236,250
During the Month of September 108 homes went under contract and were removed from the active Bremerton homes data base. The median price for Bremerton area homes was $221,250 with a market time of 102 days (median).
During the Month of September 66 homes sold - which means that ownership changed hands and there are new owners listed on the tax records recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse. These Bremerton area homes were on the market 87 days (median) and sold for a median price of $227,275.
An absorption rate is the mathematical relationship of supply and demand. The absorption rate is the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory of homes in the Bremerton area of Kitsap County if the pace were to stay constant.
The Absorption rate in the Bremerton area is 42.21 weeks or approximately 9.74 months of inventory if the current conditions remain unchanged. These figures have increased. We are now have 2 more months of inventory than what the stats showed in August. Of course the sold count for September was down while the homes new to the market increased just slightly. Pending in September was a good healthy number and so next month the figures will reflect that data. Remember absorption rates tracks trends.
Using absorption rates can help you define markets. My definition breaks down like this…
Normal Market - Between 5 and 6 months of inventory.
Seller’s Market - Between 1 and 4 months of inventory.
Buyer’s Market - 7 months and higher.
If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a
FREE Market Analysis
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If you would like to purchase a home in the Bremerton WA Real Estate Area please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.
“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”
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All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed
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Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com
Here is the Real Estate Market Activity for January - August 2008. Check back each month to see the monthly 2008 trend for Bremerton WA.
On August 31st there were 551 homes for sale with 4 of those homes listed as a contingent sale and 57 homes listed as Pending Inspection (new NWMLS term STI was replaced) which means there is a contract that has been presented and accepted by the seller with the condition of the home inspection.
Once the home inspection has taken place these 57 homes will either go back on the market or be listed as pending. These homes are not available for public view and will not show in the active section of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. (NWMLS)
During the Month of August 114 homes were new to the Bremerton area Real Estate Market with a median price of $248,500
During the Month of August 78 homes went under contract and were removed from the active Bremerton homes data base. The median price for Bremerton area homes was $223,600 with a market time of 114 days (median).
During the Month of August 75 homes sold - which means that ownership changed hands and there are new owners listed on the tax records recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse. These Bremerton area homes were on the market 104 days (median) and sold for a median price of $226,600.
The Absorption rate in the Bremerton area is 32.41 weeks or approximately 7.35 months of inventory if the current conditions remain unchanged.
An absorption rate is the mathematical relationship of supply and demand. The absorption rate is the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory of homes in the Bremerton area of Kitsap County if the pace were to stay constant.
My definition breaks down like this...
Normal Market - Between 5 and 6 months of inventory.
Seller's Market - Between 1 and 4 months of inventory.
Buyer's Market - 7 months and higher.
If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a FREE Market Analysis . If you would like to purchase a home in the Bremerton WA Real Estate Area please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.
"Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS."
Equal Opportunity Housing
All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed
WestSoundLive · Copyright © 2008 · All Rights Reserved
Authored By: Jo Soss : WestSoundLive.com
It is the little things of an area that always intrigue me. Since I moved back to Bremerton and restarted my real estate career with blogging I have wanted to take a picture of the "Welcome to Bremerton" sign that greets those leaving Highway 3 at Kitsap Way. I always thought it nice for a city to have these types of signs. There is one on Wheaton Way in East Bremerton too and I am sure a few more I haven't seen.
I just kept putting off my stop to the sign because it was in need of cleaning. One day I even took a jug of water and a Magic Eraser with me so that I could clean off the green mossy stuff that grows on stuff here in the Bremerton area of the Kitsap Peninsula. I pulled in the parking lot of the Dairy Queen across the street but just didn't have the nerve to go and clean the sign! I do some pretty kooky things around town getting pictures for my blog and all I could think of was two words, "Crazy Lady".
I spent 3 weeks up in Alaska the end of July and into August and on my way home after my return flight I turned off Highway 3 onto Kitsap Way and there it was - the sign - all shiny and new! A new color, a new design and WOW how cool!! This is the style of the new signs downtown around the Bremerton Boardwalk. I was just too excited. So after a couple of weeks getting back into the groove of business I made a special stop to take the picture. I know this sounds silly - but this is where I live and I love it!
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Buying or selling, I will listen to you, respond, and help you reach your goal. Old fashioned personal service that includes the technology of today! Proudly serving the Naval Base Kitsap Area.
Bremerton, newly proclaimed the “Metropolitan Center of the West Puget Sound” is located in Kitsap County on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
The Bremerton area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you have several attractions and facilities to vistit and explore. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula
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You need to be in a home. You need to have the stability and the financial security. The time is now! I was born in the State of Washington and except for a short stay in Groton, Ct and 29 Palms, California during the years of 2003-2006 I have lived here my entire life. In 2002 I choose to relocate to the soon to be revitalized City of Bremerton. Beginning in 2001 The City of Bremerton began a huge revitalization plan. The City of Bremerton still holds that "small town" feel with all the closeness of the ever fun and happening Seattle. Bremerton is where I met my husband who is a United States Navy sailor and where we have planned to retire once he completes his 20 year Navy military career. In 2006 while my husband was serving his second tour in Iraq I returned to the area and purchased a home with anticipation of new duty orders. Because I missed selling real estate in Washington immensly we decided that no matter what the Navy told us I was going to live back in Bremerton, Washington. As the plan would unfold my husband received orders to another Marine Corps unit located in Anchorage, Alaska on Elmendorf Air Force Base. Our motto is ACCELERATE YOUR LIVE Being the proud spouse of US Navy Sailor (HM1 (FMF/SW/AW) you can believe that I know the demands of a Military Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS). I have the T-shirt to prove it. I am familiar with what needs to be done to schedule a cross country move or one that is only a few blocks down the street. I have moved cross country several times in the last few years, so I know the importance of the internet for those that need to relocate on a tight schedule. I have sold homes to clients via the internet with only photos and videos. I am proud to serve the Naval Base Kitsap area which includes Bremerton, Bangor, Keyport and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS & IMF). Please click the links for a list of all my blog articles about military relocation to the area we call Naval Base Kitsap. Yes, I do offer a Military Discount. Check these links for my Miliatry Buyer Rebate and my Military Seller Discount. Bremerton WA Real Estate | Silverdale WA Real Estate | Kitsap County Proudly Serving | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | Keyport | I began my real estate career in 1994. I soon found out that I loved selling real estate and that I was really good at it! Lots of people sell real estate, but not everyone is good at it. I bring to my clients the commitment to work hard and have fun. The role of a real estate salesperson is to guide you through the buying or selling process, taking the time to make sure you understand every step of the transaction. I am absolutely committed to fulfilling your needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. My commitment to your satisfaction is the foundation from which a solid business relationship is built. I realize that people do business with people they trust. I am interested in what is best for you, the client, and am committed to establishing a long-term relationship based on trust. I pride myself on being knowledgeable and staying current with changes in the industry that will affect the success of your transaction. You have worked hard to be able to purchase the home of your dreams. I feel the responsibility to make those dreams a reality and pursue the right solution enthusiastically. Enthusiasm working for you! Helping people make one of their most important decisions is a serious responsibility, but something that I enjoy doing. This enthusiasm and hard work will benefit you and help reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions. Established Credibility! I have many years of experience and knowledge working in this industry. I have been a licensed real estate salesperson since 1994. I can say with confidence that I'll get the job done right. Customer Service Expert! My pledge to you is to be honest, thorough, and professional. I treat every client with dignity and respect, because that is what I would expect. I promise to provide you with the best possible service in whatever your needs may be. Communication Is The Key!! Buying or selling, you need a real estate salesperon that will listen to you, respond, and help you reach your goal. I pride myself on being a "down-to-earth" type of person - no fancy words you won't understand. I'm informed and up-to-date on current market trends. Call me today for old fashioned personal service that includes technology of today! Free Buyer's Report | Free Seller's Report | Free Market Analysis | Seller's Resources Presentation: Traditionally, the selling agent's role in a real estate transaction has been to represent the seller. This meant the selling agent owed a fiduciary duty to the seller, not to the buyer! It is possible, however, for the buyer to have representation whereby the selling agent would owe the fiduciary duty to the buyer. Ask me to assist you in making this decision by providing you with the Skyline Properties Buyer's Guide to Agency Representation.
I am a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Association. This gives me access to information on all the properties offered for sale in the Puget Sound area. I will ensure that you will see all homes in which you are interested, regardless of who has listed the property.
Viewing Properties: Communicate clearly to me your requirements for a new home; I will preview properties for you, selecting only those that fulfill your specific needs. If you see a home in an advertisement, newspaper, magazine, TV or internet - or drive by a home you like, call me for information. I can obtain all the information quickly and accurately from the listing broker without subjecting you to "strong arm" sales techniques you might be subjected to if you tried to obtain that information yourself. If you decide to attend an open house held by another Real Estate professional, all you have to do is hand them one of my business cards I have provided you and explain you are working with another real estate professional. This will avoid potentially uncomfortable or confusing circumstances.
It's also a good idea to take a Buyer's Check List (included in this package) with you while you are viewing properties. In some cases, you may view so many properties that it becomes difficult to remember the pros and cons of each one. This list, along with additional information provided by myself can help you analyze which properties more specifically meet your criteria!
Financing: Before, or shortly after you begin touring prospective properties, you should be Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified for a mortgage loan. This will help you and myself when negotiating, and it could possibly make the difference of getting your offer accepted over others! Many mortgage loan companies will offer you Pre-Approval or Pre-Qualifications over the phone, via e-mail and by appointment. I can also recommend a mortgage loan officer or assist you in locating one! This also saves you the time and effort of looking at homes outside of your price range. It is important to note the difference between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification. Pre-Approval is an actual mortgage loan approval based upon your credit report, income and assets. A Pre-Qualification is an educated estimate of what you would qualify for based upon non-verified information supplied by you. If at all possible, a Pre-Approval is the better way to go!
Making an Offer: I will prepare your purchase and sales agreement offer with you and will guide you through the essential details of the binding contract. You will be asked to give a check for "Earnest Money Deposit" at the time the offer is prepared, so be sure to have your checkbook with you. I will assist you throughout the entire offer and acceptance process.
Closing: The closing agent (usually an escrow company) will prepare the necessary legal documents, including the deed, and call you for an appointment to sign your closing papers. When they call you for this appointment, they should tell you the exact amount you need to bring with you. As a general rule, personal checks are not accepted at closing, so be sure to bring a cashier's check. Once you have signed your closing papers, deposited your funds and the deed is recorded in your name, I can give you the keys to your new home!
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Are you aware of the advanced marketing trends of the new technology age of Real Estate? As a member of the Baby Boomer Generation (1943-1964) I have lived a life of change. We are after all the generation that started it all! Boomers are associated with expressing individual freedom, the civil rights movement, gay rights, handicapped rights, right to privacy and the important feminist cause of the 1970's. I don't call that slacking and I don't call it out of the loop. Those movements taught us how change was good, how it could improve our lives and how it would lead to great things.
If I was one year younger I could be considered a member of Generation X. Generation X (1960-1979) is the most tech friendly of all the generations so far. This generation has driven the majority of the Internet's growth. Google, Yahoo, MySpace, Youtube and other tech companies were all founded by people who belong to Generation X.
Finally, we come to Generation Y. Generation Y (1981-1995) or sometimes called the "Net Generation" is the first generation to grow up fully surrounded by a total digital and Internet driven world. They are the ones that keep us on our toes when it comes to all the latest tricks and trends.
As a Real Estate Professional it is imperative to keep abreast of all the latest marketing and sales trends. There are over 15 different free websites just to market a listing on. There are several networking sites to reach out to other Real Estate Professionals to help make a relocation transaction less stressful.
Do you know what these companies do? Are you aware how much information is out there when it comes to buying or selling real estate? You want to make sure you have an agent that knows this information like I do.
Zillow - provides free real estate information including homes for sale, comparable homes, historical sales, home valuation tools and more. ...
Trulia - Use Trulia to find real estate, homes for sale, recently sold properties, local school information and much more. Trulia is a free unbiased real estate...
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Do you know what a BLOG is? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: A blog (a portmanteau of web log) is a website where entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. Click on any of these three pictures to be directed to one of my three different blogs. When I list your home it will be displayed on all of these sites along with all of the other free flyer sites - Yes, and even CraigsList. CraigsList flyers seem to show up very quickly on the first page of Google for some awesome exposure.
My husband who is in the US Navy is stationed with a Marine Corps unit in Anchorage, AK on Elmendorf Air Force base. I spend a couple weeks here and there. This was my first summer visiting the "Land of the Midnight Sun" - and it truly is just that. It is so wild not having it get dark until 4am and then only a "dusk" type feel until the sun rises again.
These pictures were taken at Chugach State Park. This is the third largest state park in America. 1/2 of a million acres. You can hike, ski, camp and ride snow machines and 4 wheelers. We spent the day on a 4 Wheeler trail. It was about 60 degrees and gorgeous!
Picture 1 - This is my husband on his toy. We rode this thru the park on a trail for 4-wheelers. Was so amazing not to feel like a criminal on a 4-wheeler after spending 3 years in CA with almost no where to ride.
Picture 2 - This is Lake Eklutna. It was amazing how blue it was and so clean. The water in this park looks like it has never been touched. We hiked up to a Glacier but the melt had already started so we had to turn back since we didn't have any rock climbing gear. Next year we are going to rent a canoe and explore this lake. We didn't bring any fishing rods -dang.!! I just leaned to fly-fish and this would have been a great place!
Picture 3 - Was taken at a memorial park in Anchorage. On Sundays people come to fly kites. These are not just ordinary kites; these are kites that if you don't hold them right you could loose fingers. They are huge - like 20 feet across!! I could watch them for hours - but you will never see me flying one!!!
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