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Should Buyers hire a Short Sale Listing Agent?

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Dec
27
Short Sale - We Can Help - Ann Adams & Associates RealtyMany home buyers, in their quest to find an agent they can trust, automatically turn to friends/family/coworkers for a referral to a real estate agent. Trust is a very important factor to a home buyer. Other factors that buyers sometimes gloss over, are:
Is the agent experienced? Is the agent a neighborhood specialist? Does the agent possess specialized knowledge or has the agent received training for specific types of transactions?
Buyers should hire an experienced real estate agent. Given a choice between brand new and eager or experienced and solid, I’ll take the experienced and solid agent every day.
However, when it comes to hiring an agent to help a buyer buy a short sale, the bar goes up. That’s because there are too many things that can go wrong in a short sale. The person best equipped to handle a short sale buyer is an agent who understands the listing side of the short sale transaction, and that person may very well be a short sale listing agent.
Ann Adams & Associates Realty, with great success rate, tremendous experience and track record in short sales can serve you well as your listing agent in Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Phoenix and all surrounding cities in the valley.
Call us at 602.330.2323 (or) Email annadams@cox.net for a no-obligation free consultation.

Gorgeous! The Estates at Vintage Villas in Chandler, AZ

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Dec
23
 

Ann Adams & Associates Realty announces one of the newest luxury communities – The Estates at Vintage Villas in Chandler, Arizona.

Located just south of Chandler Fashion Center and the Loop 202, this gated community is incredibly convenient to high tech employment centers, shopping, entertainment and transportation corridors. The Estates at Vintage Villas is the perfect place for you and your family to call home.

Luxurious single level homes with elegant living areas, beautiful detailing and wonderful spaces for entertaining. The Estates at Vintage Villas features oversized homesites…just perfect to create your own backyard paradise.
The Estates at Vintage Villas offers you the best in energy-efficient construction with its High Performance Homes, saving you money and energy!

Don’t miss your opportunity to find the luxurious, yet affordable home you have been waiting for in this fabulous Chandler location.

Contact Us directly at 602.330.2323 (or) Email annadams@cox.net Soon!

   
   
 
STONERIDGE
(3 Bed/2 Bath, 2220 SqFt, From $321,990)
Floorplan

Exterior Elevations: A ; B ; C

The Stoneridge is the first home in our Estates Collection…featuring a wonderfully designed lay-out.. The formal living and dining areas are the perfect places to celebrate the holidays and create new memories. The open kitchen features a large island and is open to the spacious family room. The master suite is conveniently located near the second and third bedrooms. The three-car sideturn garage offers you all the space you could need for your cars, toys or storage. Formal Living & Dining Areas, Spacious Family Room Open to Island Kitchen, 10′ Soaring Ceilings, Large Master Suite, Huge Covered Patio, Large Utility Room, and 3-Car Sideturn Garage.
   
 
COBBLESTONE
(4 Bed/3 Bath, 2759 SqFt, From $341,990)
Floorplan

Exterior Elevations:
Spanish A
; French B ; Mediterranean C

Interiors: Living & Dining ; Master Suite

The popular Cobblestone home offers everything that you could ask for in a well-designed floor plan.. With formal and relaxed living areas, this is surely the perfect home for entertaining, no matter your lifestyle. The spacious master suite is privately located apart from the other bedrooms, and allows you to add a bay window for even more space and windows. This home includes a den, perfect for your home office. The split three car garage provides you with a single bay garage for your car, toys or even just for additional storage. The Cobblestone is truly a classic. Formal Living & Dining Areas, Spacious Family Room Open toIsland Kitchen, Walk-in Pantry, Den, Soaring 10′ Ceilings, Private Master Suite with Large Bath, Covered Patio, Available Fifth Bedroom, Available Gourmet Kitchen, and Available Detached Guest Suite.
   
 
HEARTHSTONE
(4 Bed/2.5 Bath, 2936 SqFt, From $353,990)
Floorplan

Exterior Elevations: A ; B ; C

The moment you walk into the Hearthstone, you will feel the elegant, yet casual design integrated throughout this home.. A private formal living room provides you with the perfect locale to enjoy friends and family. The spacious kitchen features a huge island and is open to the oversized family room. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home. The oversized master suite is privately located apart from the three secondary bedrooms. There are so many opportunities to personalize the Hearthstone with an available fifth bedroom and third bath, an available bonus room and more. Spacious Formal Living Areas, Oversized Family Room Open to Kitchen, Island Kitchen with Walk-in Pantry, Roomy Breakfast Nook, Private Master Suite with Double Doors, 10′ Soaring Ceilings, Covered Patio, Available Gourmet Kitchen, Available Detached Guest Suite, Available Bonus Room, and Available Fifth Bedroom with Full Bath.
   
 
ROCKWOOD
(4 Bed/3 Bath, 3067 SqFt, From $356,990)
Floorplan

Exterior Elevations: A ; B ; C

The Rockwood home is perfect for those who enjoy a casual lifestyle with its great room design, which is open to the kitchen and nook.. This home also features a large formal dining…just imagine the memories you will create gathered in this oversized room for the holidays. The designer master suite offers double doors, and the bath features an elegant garden tub separating the dual vanities. This designer bath also includes a walk-in shower…your own private spa. The Rockwood also includes an office with an available door to the outside of the home. With an available fifth bedroom, you can truly make the Rockwood your own. Dramatic Formal Dining Room, Roomy Great Room open to Island Kitchen, Light and Airy Breakfast Nook, Included Office, Oversized Master Suite with Double Doors, Custom-feel Master Bath with Center Garden Tub and Walk-in Shower, 10′ Soaring Ceilings, Covered Patio, Destination Utility Room, Available Gourmet Kitchen, Available Fifth Bedroom.
   
 
ROCKLEDGE
(3 Bed/2 Bath, 3263 SqFt, From $374,990)
Floorplan

Exterior Elevations: A ; B ; C

Interiors:
Living & Dining
; Family Room
Dining Room ; Bonus Room

The Rockledge is truly the cornerstone of the Estates Collection.. The moment you enter into this home, you will notice the unique detailing with its rounded foyer and elegant archways separating the living and dining rooms. The incredible family room is open to the island kitchen. This is truly the entertainer’s dream home! The oversized master suite includes such details as double doors and an included studio, perfect for your own work-out or yoga room, hobby room or a calming retreat. The Rockledge also includes an office which can be personalized as a fourth bedroom with third bath. There is also an available fifth bedroom and an available bonus room in lieu of the fourth car bay in the garage. Tour this incredible model home today! Formal Living Spaces, Huge Family Room Open to Island Kitchen, Walk-in Pantry, Included Office, Private Master Suite with Double Doors, Master Suite Includes its own Studio, 10′ Soaring Ceilings, Available Gourmet Kitchen, Available Fourth Bedroom
   

Selling your home in a slow market

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Dec
19
How to sell your home in a slow marketEven though the real estate market has slowed down in recent months, there are still plenty of homebuyers eager to make a purchase.
Knowing how to prepare your home for sale, when to allow access for showings, and how you can offer buyer incentives will help you find the right buyer, even in a declining market.
- Before you even put your home on the market, make sure that all basic repairs are completed. Nothing can turn off a prospective buyer quicker than loose railings, torn screens or missing hardware on cupboard doors. These easy repairs do not cost a lot of money.
Keep your home clean throughout the time it is on the market. In a slow real estate market, it is important to have your home available to show at a moment’s notice. The more often your home is shown, the likelier it is that your home will sell. Keep your home available to your realtor and they will be able to show your home quickly to any buyer that shows interest.
- Have your home staged by a professional. Home staging has become a booming business and a professional home stager will help you remove clutter and depersonalize your space. Prospective homebuyers want to picture their family in the home, not yours and a home full of personal clutter will not show off the potential of your home.
Keep pets contained during a real estate showing and make sure that your cat litter box is always clean. Pet owners tend to get used to the odors caused by litter boxes and it is important that you remember to clean it every day.
Be realistic in your expectations of the price you will be able to sell your home. Forget about what could have been if you had sold it last year and focus on what your home is worth now.
In a slow market, hiring a real estate agent is crucial to get your home sold in a reasonable amount of time. Yes, there are ways you can list your home for sale by owner using the internet, but nothing beats the experience that comes from a real estate agent who is able to take care of everything in order to sell your home.
Selling your home can be a stressful time, but you can be successful in selling your home if you remain patient, reasonable and flexible. There are buyers out there and the key is to find them and get them to fall in love with your home.
Contact us at 602.330.2323 (or) Email annadams@cox.net for more tips & details

Real Estate Market Update of Phoenix Area – Beginning of December 2011

Real Estate Market TrendMost of the supply and demand numbers were rather boring in November. All the excitement was concentrated in the pricing action. In this, October and November have been the opposite of the previous 12 months where there were massive changes taking place in supply but not much of interest going on in pricing.
To start with, let us look at the ARMLS data across all areas and types:

Click Here for a Detailed Real Estate Market Update of Phoenix Area in the beginning of December 2011

Great Buy! 9228 S. Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85284

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Dec
9

 

Great 3 bed, 2 bath South Tempe Home for sale!
Property: 9228 S. Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85284
SqFt: 2419
Year Built: 1982
Lot Size (SqFt): 15,351
Subdivision: Corona Del Sol Estates
Type: Single Family

South Tempe home for sale with a three car garage and a large lot. The entrance to the home has an open courtyard with slate tile. Windows feature wood shutters in the front. There are 3 bedrooms, a formal dining area and two living spaces.

   
The extra living spaces could be used as a den or another bedroom. This home has a new air conditioner, recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms and the ceiling in the great room has been raised. There are RV Gates on both sides of the home with room to grow. The backyard has a diving pool, beehive firepit and artificial grass with fruit trees and a raised block fence. The flooring is wood and tile with carpet in the bedrooms. Kyrene Del Cielo & Corona Del Sol High School are with in walking distance of the home. 2 liens both B of A.
MLS Listing ; Virtual Tour
 
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Want to sell your house fast? Here are Top 10 ways

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Dec
5

Top 10 ways (tips) to sell your house fast!

1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage.

2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior.

3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.

4. Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows.

5. Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.

6. Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression. Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they’ll give buyers the impression that the house isn’t well maintained.

7. Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers near the entryway.

8. Patch holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable.

9. Clean your gutters.

10. Polish your front doorknob and door numbers.

Contact us at 602.330.2323 (or) email annadams@cox.net for more tips and real estate needs.

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