Do Flyers Sell a Home?

Flyers used to be the way to market a home. When a home buyer drives by a house they want information. Flyers provide a quick and anonymous way to get the information about the home. The only other option people had was to call the number on the sign and talk to the agent. Most people didn't want to call the agent because they just want the information, they want to remain anonymous. This causes a problem when selling a home, there's no way to follow up with these buyers.

Because of our success selling homes, I am asked by a lot of people about my marketing strategies. I explain that our primary goal when marketing the home is to talk to every potential buyer. When interested buyers pick up flyers, it is a missed opportunity to market the home.

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Buying a Home in Daybreak: Your Dream Home Come True

Are you buying a home in Daybreak? Then this is a must-see listing. This is a home that is beautiful from the outside in, with gorgeous curb-appeal and stunning, modern interior. This home has all of the upgrades that you would want and expect from a home, and it is in a great location near schools and parks for your children and the entire Daybreak community with lots of shopping, dining, and trax lines. This is the place to be, and buying a home in Daybreak will provide you with a quality of life that will be beyond your expectations.

All of the details of this home come together to create a beautiful home with modern, chic design that is functional and comfortable. This home has amazing finishes, such as the plantation shutters, elegant…

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UtahDave Harlem Shake

You may have noticed a small trend on Youtube lately. A couple of videos out there called: The Harlem Shake.

As a special St. Patrick's day gift to you, I proudly present:

The UtahDave Harlem Shake Video

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Why is Negotiating Necessary if the House Sells for What it Appraises for?

If a house appraises for $X,000 and it sells for $X,000 then negotiating is kind of a mute point right?  Well, let's take a look at what an appraisal is.

First, an appraisal is an opinion of value. On the other hand, fair market value is the value a willing buyer and seller agree upon while neither of them are under any duress. Do you see the difference? Let me give you an example:  when I was first in the business over a decade ago I had an appraisal come in $20k lower than our agreed sales price. I explained to the buyer that this appraisal was 'an opinion of value' and fair market value may be $20k more. It took us another week, but sure enough we sold the home for $20k more with an appraisal that worked.

There is a misconception that…

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Keepin' up with the Joneses? Buy their Foreclosure!

About 2 years ago, our team was brainstorming what our billboard should say. After testing a few of our ideas online our fanbase picked this one as their favorite. So we had it made and posted all across the Salt Lake valley. Yes, there were a few people who felt it was insensitive to those getting their homes foreclosed on, however the majority of people understood the real message. Many of the people who picked this billboard had even experienced the difficulties of foreclosure personally. The billboard received a lot of laughs as it depicted a fictional family: the Joneses. About the Joneses:   The Joneses are the family that everyone envies because they have all the nicest gadgets, the biggest house, and the most expensive things. However,…

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Free Grant Money: it's BAACK!

Do you remember a few years ago when you could get up to $26,000 in free grant money to buy a home? What about the other program that offered $30,000 free money to short sell your home? It seemed like everyone else was getting free money but you right?

I know the feeling.

I make sure I know when there's free money available. That way I can make sure my VIP clients score all the extra cash possible when buying a home.

This is not an area-restricted grant. The $5,000 can be used to buy a home anywhere in Utah.Your time starts on March 1st! However, unlike the Cash Cube…

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$200,000 For First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is a daunting experience. You've heard things from friends and family about the process, but every situation is different. Even if you purchased a home once before, but haven't owned a home in three years, you're considered a first ti

There are only 40 of these $5,000 grants available. You need to contact me fast if you want to get one.    

Liberty Bank Has Down Payment Assistance Grants to Award!!   We have Forty  (40)  $5,000 Federal Home Loan Bank grants to award.  Shouldn't one of your First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) clients be awarded one?

• Federal Grants up to $5,000 for down payment and closing costs.
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3 Reasons Waiting Could Cost You BIG

Waiting?

Everyone asks me “When is the best time to buy a home?” The answer: Before April 1st!

Waiting until after April 1st will cost you money. Big money! In fact, waiting until after April 1st could cost you at least 6% of your home purchase. That means you’ll be paying a lot more for your house!

Here are 3 reasons why you should buy before April 1st.

1.) Supply and Demand! The last time we saw our current levels of supply and demand was 2005. Do you remember what happened last time? Prices skyrocketed. Here is our situation: the supply of homes is less than 50% what it was a year and a half ago. If you've been looking at the homes for sale you've noticed that many are short sales that already have multiple offers. This means you will…

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Being Open to Open Houses

While it may take some work to prepare for your open house, allowing interested buyers into their potential future home will make them feel at ease instantly and visualize this home as their own as they walk through and picture their belongings there.

Remember to declutter every area to accent the spaciousness of the home and it’s square footage. This will make the buyer even more interested when they see all the advantages of the space available and show the home at its best.

PHOTOS & CLUTTER

Keeping personal photos or other momentos out of sight will make the home more attractive to a potential buyer. This means they can picture their own belongings in these spaces.

AMBIANCE

One of the most important factors when having an open house is…

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Buying Versus Renting a Home

Renting in Utah

For many people and for many reasons, buying a home is better than renting a home.

In many communities, the inventory of houses to rent is limited, whereas there’s likely to be a large variety of houses on the market at many prices. If specific location matters, buying a house is the better way to choose the ideal location than renting a house.

Lifestyle is another major consideration. Owners can modify a house to suit their needs. A popular modification is making a house habitable by someone with disabilities. A renter would not be able to modify a house and a landlord is unlikely to change a house to suit a tenant. If a house needs updating, with new energy-efficient appliances, homeowners will update kitchen and laundry…

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