[UC] Seeking house-selling tips
Hi all, Sadly, my best friend, who lives down the block from me, is moving to Europe very soon. She's trying to sell her house, and I'm trying to help her brainstorm creative ways to market it. Have any of you utilized nontraditional methods to sell your home, and if so, can anyone suggest ideas that worked share ideas that didn't work so well? We're on the 4900 block of Walton Avenue, and hers is a two-story row house in beautiful condition. I would buy it myself if I could afford to. I'm especially envious of the endless pool she installed in her basement before she fell in love and decided to emigrate... Thanks for any input you may have. --Cappy You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips
The house in question, is listed, (with me). The pool IS an incredible bonus. The Owner paid extra to have a portion of the basement excavated, so that users climb into the pool without climbing up to (or banging their heads on) the basement's rafters. This adds the potential for luxury to what might otherwise by simply a utilitarian option. The home also has a whirlpool tub, a basement recreation center and a backyard gazebo that will stay. I hope that the eventual Buyer is someone who values the fun, health and exercise advantages of these extras. Photos are available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/4945Walton The owner is a participant in her own, eventual success. She has an exquisite color sense, the eclectic taste and style of someone who has traveled, and she is keeping her property pristine and accessible for showings. There will be an Open House this Sunday from 1:20-2:30 PM. She has tackled many of the manageable tasks that are often deferred by busy careerists. Her finishes are truly finished. The Is dotted and the Ts crossed And clearly, she has enlisted the help of friends and neighbors in getting the word out. :-) Without making an Ad specific to myself, I'd like to remind folks that having an agent (even one of my competitors) can be a good thing. Statistically, Home Buyers and Sellers, are best served when they use good agents. I've read NAR (National Association of Realtors) articles which document that Home Sellers who used Agents actually made money. Studies show 8% higher sale prices and many fewer headaches within an average 6% commission charge. The result is that a seller saves work, makes a little extra profit and has a buffer against some of the more intimidating stresses of home selling, when represented by a good agent. An Agency association is also a critical step to exposure via MLS and home search Web-sites. MLS posting encourages cooperation among Agents and is a boon to relocating Buyers and Sellers. The largest site may be www.Realtor.com You can use it to find an Agent, to check on the details posted about your home, or to find a new home. Some companies, like mine, also have sites with automatic search features. Fill in your own search criteria, and whenever something that fits your stated goals is listed, (or has a planned Open House, or a price reduction), you will receive notice by E-mail. You can ignore or follow up on the notice at your will. You can remove yourself at any time. The PFR program is called Home Pilot and is accessed through our Web-site at www.PruFoxRoach.com PFR has 1,000s of Agents, so this is not an 'ad' specific to me. Note: I am required by PA law to put contact info in any writing that discussions a listing, so I must leave my auto signature. It's at the bottom of this note. Feel free to delete or ignore it. I don't want to encourage any of our good neighbors to move away. I hope, those in place get first choice of the move-up properties. And I hope readers who choose an agent, choose one of those who live, work and play in and give back to their neighborhood. Cappy, thanks for your efforts on behalf of your friend. She is lucky to have a friend and near neighbor like you, and I know you (and UC) will be missed as she moves on to her next, great opportunity. Neighbors, please copy me on any good tips. Selling has a constant learning curve. When I started in this business, 30 years ago, I could not have imagined that I'd be taking digital photos and creating my own web-links. I want to stay at the top of the Real Estate Industry, and I am open to learning new techniques even though I am fast becoming an old dog(?). All the best! Liz On Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:19:35 -0700 (PDT) Cappy Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Sadly, my best friend, who lives down the block from me, is moving to Europe very soon. She's trying to sell her house, and I'm trying to help her brainstorm creative ways to market it. Have any of you utilized nontraditional methods to sell your home, and if so, can anyone suggest ideas that worked share ideas that didn't work so well? We're on the 4900 block of Walton Avenue, and hers is a two-story row house in beautiful condition. I would buy it myself if I could afford to. I'm especially envious of the endless pool she installed in her basement before she fell in love and decided to emigrate... Thanks for any input you may have. --Cappy Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read Consumer Notice enjoy HOME PILOT tools at www.PruFoxRoach.com
Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips
On 6/1/07, Elizabeth F Campion [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Owner paid extra to have a portion of the basement excavated Just a word to the wise -- if you're considering purchasing a property in West Philly, you might want to have a little extra home inspection done to ensure that there are no skeletons in the basement or at the bottom of the endless pool. Property is theft. --Pierre-Joseph Proudhon -- Ross Bender http://rossbender.org
Re: [UC] Seeking house-selling tips
Thanks for the ability to virtually tire-kick. That said, I wish the exterior brick wasn't painted and that the interior woodwork wasn't painted either. Hate that paint! gail Elizabeth F Campion wrote: The house in question, is listed, (with me). The pool IS an incredible bonus. The Owner paid extra to have a portion of the basement excavated, so that users climb into the pool without climbing up to (or banging their heads on) the basement's rafters. This adds the potential for luxury to what might otherwise by simply a utilitarian option. The home also has a whirlpool tub, a basement recreation center and a backyard gazebo that will stay. I hope that the eventual Buyer is someone who values the fun, health and exercise advantages of these extras. Photos are available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/campionef/4945Walton The owner is a participant in her own, eventual success. She has an exquisite color sense, the eclectic taste and style of someone who has traveled, and she is keeping her property pristine and accessible for showings. There will be an Open House this Sunday from 1:20-2:30 PM. She has tackled many of the manageable tasks that are often deferred by busy careerists. Her finishes are truly finished. The Is dotted and the Ts crossed And clearly, she has enlisted the help of friends and neighbors in getting the word out. :-) Without making an Ad specific to myself, I'd like to remind folks that having an agent (even one of my competitors) can be a good thing. Statistically, Home Buyers and Sellers, are best served when they use good agents. I've read NAR (National Association of Realtors) articles which document that Home Sellers who used Agents actually made money. Studies show 8% higher sale prices and many fewer headaches within an average 6% commission charge. The result is that a seller saves work, makes a little extra profit and has a buffer against some of the more intimidating stresses of home selling, when represented by a good agent. An Agency association is also a critical step to exposure via MLS and home search Web-sites. MLS posting encourages cooperation among Agents and is a boon to relocating Buyers and Sellers. The largest site may be www.Realtor.com http://www.Realtor.com You can use it to find an Agent, to check on the details posted about your home, or to find a new home. Some companies, like mine, also have sites with automatic search features. Fill in your own search criteria, and whenever something that fits your stated goals is listed, (or has a planned Open House, or a price reduction), you will receive notice by E-mail. You can ignore or follow up on the notice at your will. You can remove yourself at any time. The PFR program is called Home Pilot and is accessed through our Web-site at www.PruFoxRoach.com http://www.PruFoxRoach.com PFR has 1,000s of Agents, so this is not an 'ad' specific to me. Note: I am required by PA law to put contact info in any writing that discussions a listing, so I must leave my auto signature. It's at the bottom of this note. Feel free to delete or ignore it. I don't want to encourage any of our good neighbors to move away. I hope, those in place get first choice of the move-up properties. And I hope readers who choose an agent, choose one of those who live, work and play in and give back to their neighborhood. Cappy, thanks for your efforts on behalf of your friend. She is lucky to have a friend and near neighbor like you, and I know you (and UC) will be missed as she moves on to her next, great opportunity. Neighbors, please copy me on any good tips. Selling has a constant learning curve. When I started in this business, 30 years ago, I could not have imagined that I'd be taking digital photos and creating my own web-links. I want to stay at the top of the Real Estate Industry, and I am open to learning new techniques even though I am fast becoming an old dog(?). All the best! Liz On Fri, 1 Jun 2007 07:19:35 -0700 (PDT) Cappy Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Sadly, my best friend, who lives down the block from me, is moving to Europe very soon. She's trying to sell her house, and I'm trying to help her brainstorm creative ways to market it. Have any of you utilized nontraditional methods to sell your home, and if so, can anyone suggest ideas that worked share ideas that didn't work so well? We're on the 4900 block of Walton Avenue, and hers is a two-story row house in beautiful condition. I would buy it myself if I could afford to. I'm especially envious of the endless pool she installed in her basement before she fell in love and decided to emigrate... Thanks for any input you may have. --Cappy Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930 215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653 PRUDENTIAL, FOX ROACH REALTORS, LLC Please read
