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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Have You Thanked a Realtor® Lately ?

by HOLLY HURD

We are all born into the 'ME, I, ME, I' stage of Life...
The world revolves around our needs, our wants, and our desires...
We expect the utmost attention and demand to be the center of the Universe...

At some point, most mature a bit and move into the 'ME, You, ME, You' stage of Life...
During this phase, we recognize that the world is more enjoyable when shared with another...
We realize that our needs, wants, and desires can be paused sometimes but we still struggle with the preference to be the most important, and maintain 'ME' first...

Perhaps we mature some more and even learn to appreciate the value of restructuring our needs, wants, and desires to delay gratification when necessary and we can experience the 'YOU, Me, YOU, Me' stage of growth. We have learned to set 'YOU' before 'Me'...

Through further maturity, we find a balance and learn that 'Me, You, You, Me' is a beautiful way to live. We learn that 'happy' can be contingent on circumstances but 'joy' comes from contentment and sharing. We learn that as we care of ourselves, we appreciate the opportunity to care for others too...

Have you ever considered that An Excellent Realtor® extends resources, energy, and time to help someone else achieve their needs, their wants and their desires...??

An Excellent Realtor® lives in the realm of 'Me, You, You, Me' - they've learned to listen to the needs, wants and desires of others and diligently work to see them come to fruition...

Have you thanked a Realtor® lately...??

Holly Hurd~
Is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Northville, Michigan 48167
#1 Firm in MICHIGAN
hollyhurd@hotmail.com
Sell / Buy a home in Northville,Michigan register today at:
www.Northvillehomes4sale.net
Holly Hurd ~
Living in the Northville, Michigan area for 40+ years , Holly Hurd is graduate of Northville High School, Schoolcraft College, Michigan State then raising her own family here Holly Hurd has first hand knowledge and knows the area quite well.
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Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Blue Matter / The part of the brain that thinks about real estate

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

5 WAYS HOME BUYERS MAKE THEIR AGENT'S JOB HARDER

Buying a home can be a long and challenging process. It’s a big, expensive and infrequent transaction that can cause lots of stress and anxiety.

Some buyers take years to complete a purchase, and they require a lot of hand-holding and make lots of requests. Others are more self-sufficient, and only bring in the agent from time to time.

Good real estate agents can accommodate any buyer at any time – as they should. We’re in the service business, and I always say the customer is always right.

But let’s face it: All buyers (and all agents) are not created equal, and since buyers don’t pay for the agent’s time, there can sometimes be a disconnect.

Here are five buyer behaviors that can make life tough for agents.

Making unjustified lowball offers

The seller’s property is on the market for $400,000, and it’s worth close to that, based on recent comparable sales. And yet, a potential buyer offers $300,000 and won’t budge on the price.

It’s not because the home is grossly overpriced or there’s something seriously wrong with it, but simply because the buyer wants a bargain.

Unjustified lowball offers can be a waste of time for everyone involved. The seller isn’t going to swallow $100,000 for no reason, even if the property has been on the market a while.

In fact, a lowball offer will likely just help the listing agent get a small price reduction, thus opening the window of opportunity to another buyer.

It’s certainly okay to offer less than the asking price, but be realistic.

Planning a (secret) price swap

It’s one thing for a buyer to ask a seller for a credit if the final home inspection uncovers a problem. But after you have a deal, planning to negotiate the price down without telling your agent is a big no-no. It adds stress and ill will among all parties involved, during what could already be a difficult transaction.

It’s better to be upfront about your intentions. If the deal is not meant to be, it’s better to not go down the path at all.

Demanding loads of attention early on

Some people are just beginning to think about buying a home. That’s fine; buyers have to start somewhere.

Unfortunately, sometimes buyers are a year or two away from being ready to pull the trigger, yet they make a lot of demands on the agent’s time.

Asking an agent to research city building permits on a house just because you’re curious – and even though the property doesn’t fit your requirements – is probably not a fair request.

Agents can’t be as effective with their active clients if they’re spending lots of time researching tax records or city permits for clients who are years away from being ready to purchase.

Requiring too much during the showing

It’s typical for a potential buyer to view a property during an open house, then ask for a private showing – even two or three times. That’s par for the course.

However, it’s frustrating when a buyer arrives to a showing with a designer, architect, contractor or just some friends, then spends an hour or two at the home checking out and measuring each room. This is counterproductive, particularly if you do it at one home after another and never make an offer.

Some buyers have even been known to bring their psychic, who, after making a big splash with tarot cards and numerology charts, declares that the property has “negative energy” and isn’t a good fit, mainly based on the numbers in the property address. Did the psychic really need to see the property in person to figure that out?

Buyers typically give themselves an opportunity to gauge their own reactions to a property before bringing in friends, family or hired consultants. To go over a home inch-by-inch on the first or second visit is often a waste of everyone’s time.

Changing your mind repeatedly

It’s fine to shift course based on what you learn during the home shopping process. This is a common part of the buyer evolution process.

Many buyers set out for X but end up with Y after learning the market and seeing where their dollar goes. By the time you’re ready to start making offers and moving in the direction of acquiring a home, you will be laser focused.

But if you find yourself moving around and you’re uncertain about the object of your search, it’s possible you just aren’t ready to buy. That’s fine. Take your time and learn the market.

The home-buying process is a journey, and a good local agent, brought in at the right time, can add so much value. Be mindful that agents work for free until a buyer or seller closes. Agents should be leveraged as a huge resource – when the right time comes.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Target or Walmart : It Makes a Difference in Home Value

Do you live near a Target? Then you probably have seen your home appreciate in value at a far greater rate than those who live near a Walmart, although you have higher property taxes. This is according to a study conducted by RealtyTrac, a provider of housing data.

RealtyTrac found that homeowners who lived near a Target and sold their homes in 2015 realized an average 27 percent increase in price since home purchase, for an average price gain of $65,569. Those who lived near a Walmart saw only a 16 percent appreciation and an average price gain of just $24,900. Across all ZIP codes, the average nationwide appreciation is 22 percent, according to RealtyTrac.

Home Values Are Affected
The correlations hold true for home values, and the difference is enormous. Homes near a Target are worth on average $307,286, while those near a Walmart are worth on average $178,249. The nationwide average is $215,921.

At least the Walmart neighbors get a big break in property taxes, paying only an average of $3,146. Those near Target pay $7,001, much higher than the national average of $4,283.

The study did not address what living near a Nordstrom does to one's home value.

For its analysis, RealtyTrac looked at home values and property taxes for 17.7 million homes and condos in 1,946 ZIP codes with at least one Walmart but no Target stores, and 6.5 million homes and condos in 706 ZIP codes with at least one Target but no Walmart stores.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE NORTHVILLE MICHIGAN

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Memorial Day Tribute

Sunday, November 15, 2015

GIRLS NIGH OUT NORTHVILLE MICHIGAN

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at Northville’s Annual Girls’ Night Out! The event is always filled with great shopping, dining, prizes and a whole lot of fun! Bring your girlfriends, mothers, and daughters and make a night of it. Each participating store will have its own raffles, specials and giveaways for you! Grab some friends and visit each shop for complimentary refreshments and BIG sales and giveaways.

.Holly Hurd~
Is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Northville, Michigan 48167#1 Firm in MICHIGANhollyhurd@hotmail.comSell/ Buy a home in Northville,Michigan register today at www.Northvillehomes4sale.net
Holly Hurd ~Living in the Northville, Michigan area for 40+ years , Holly Hurd is graduate of Northville High School, Schoolcraft College, Michigan State then raising her own family here Holly Hurd has first hand knowledge and knows the area quite well Please feel free to contact her for all your real estate needs ‪#‎homerocks‬ ‪#‎YourHomeNorthville‬ Michigan Real EstateHomes for sale in Northville Michigan Northville, Mi. 48167 ‪#‎realtor‬‪#‎realestate‬ ‪#‎reaestatemarket‬ ‪#‎realestateforsalemi‬ ‪#‎hometown‬ ‪#‎hollyhurd‬‪#‎home‬ ‪#‎homesforsale‬ ‪#‎historicnorthville‬ ‪#‎buy‬‪#‎buyingahome‬#buildingahome ‪#‎buyrealestate‬ ‪#‎condo‬ ‪#‎coldwellbanker‬‪#‎northvillemi‬ ‪#‎sellyourhome‬ ‪#‎sellingyourhome‬ ‪#‎smalltown‬ ‪#‎shop‬ ‪#‎cbwm‬‪#‎cbbelieves‬#moveinmichigan ‪#‎greattimetobuy‬ ‪#‎purenorthville‬
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Blue Matter / The part of the brain that thinks about real estate

Thursday, October 16, 2014

~NOTEWORTHY~

TREE PERMITS REQUIRED
A permit from the Building Department is REQUIRED for any tree cut down in the City of Northville. The City will be enforcing this ordinance if trees are cut down without a permit. To avoid enforcement action, please contact the City of Northville Building Department at 248-449-9902. Tree cutting is regulated by Section 90 of the City of Northville Code

Holly Hurd~

Is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
in Northville, Michigan 48167

#1 Firm in MICHIGAN

hollyhurd@hotmail.com

Sell / Buy a home in Northville,Michigan register today at

www.Northvillehomes4sale.net

Holly Hurd ~Living in the Northville, Michigan area for 40+ years , Holly Hurd is graduate of Northville High School, Schoolcraft College, Michigan State then raising her own family here Holly Hurd has first hand knowledge and knows the area quite well Please feel free to contact her for all your real estate needs #homerocks #YourHome
Northville Michigan Real Estate
Homes for sale in Northville, Michigan 48167
#realtor #realestate #reaestatemarket #realestateforsalemi #hometown #hollyhurd #home #homesforsale #historicnorthville #buy #buyingahome #buildingahome #buyrealestate #condo #coldwellbanker #northvillemi #sellyourhome #sellingyourhome #smalltown #shop #cbwm #cbbelieves #moveinmichigan #greattimetobuy

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Buyers' Advice: Hire Your Own Professional

by HOLLY HURD

Approximately 85 percent of home sellers use a real estate professional to sell their homes. But did you know that buyers who are represented are also more likely to have a successful transaction?
Getting a purchase closed in today's market is complex. Buyers face many more hurdles including stricter financing and a confusing marketplace of listed homes, for-sale-by-owner homes, foreclosures and short sales.

Your area may be in a buyer's market with lots of inventory available and falling prices, or you may be in a seller's market with homes selling out from under you before you can write an offer. Either way, you'll be better off navigating the market with an experienced guide.
To take advantage of today's near-record low interest rates, attractive inventory levels, and price rollbacks from decade highs, you need a sales professional to help you close the deal.
A good real estate professional understands the current market. He or she has house-by-house neighborhood experience and help you obtain the right house at the best price and terms. Professionals share their knowledge of homes coming on to the market, through the multiple listings service and through networking.
You can search for homes online, but do you know about the homes coming onto the market? Your real estate professional will tell others about you to make sure you learn about upcoming homes for sale before they hit the online sites. Many homes are bought and sold this way, without a sign ever going into the yard.
Real estate professionals work primarily on commission. If the deal of the century is about to come on the market, who do you think your agent will tell? The buyer who thinks he'll get a better deal by working every agent, or the buyer who is loyal?
Here are some tips on how to work with your own agent:

If you want great service, show appreciation and commitment. Get prequalified with a lender by sharing your financial records so you know exactly how much home you can buy.
Work with only one agent. If it's customary in your area, sign a buyer's representation agreement.
Stay in contact. If you want to look at open houses or builder homes, invite your agent to come along. If she's not available, show your loyalty by telling the salespeople you meet that you are already represented.
Don't hide pertinent information from your agent, or she will be in the dark about key issues that could impact your transaction negatively.

Once you find the house you want, the work really begins. You'll need help navigating negotiations, loan approval, seller's disclosures, inspections, repairs, and much more. Your agent will share your risk, and will make sure you go into any home purchase with your eyes wide open.
Take advantage of the greatest homebuying resource available - a real estate professional.

Holly Hurd~

Is a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
in Northville, Michigan 48167

#1 Firm in MICHIGAN

hollyhurd@hotmail.com
Sell / Buy a home in Northville,Michigan register today at
www.Northvillehomes4sale.net
Holly Hurd ~Living in the Northville, Michigan area for 40+ years , Holly Hurd is graduate of Northville High School, Schoolcraft College, Michigan State then raising her own family here Holly Hurd has first hand knowledge and knows the area quite well Please feel free to contact her for all your real estate needs #homerocks #YourHome
Northville Michigan Real Estate
Homes for sale in Northville, Michigan 48167
#realtor #realestate #reaestatemarket #realestateforsalemi #hometown #hollyhurd #home #homesforsale #historicnorthville #buy #buyingahome #buildingahome #buyrealestate #condo #coldwellbanker #northvillemi #sellyourhome #sellingyourhome #smalltown #shop #cbwm #cbbelieves #moveinmichigan #greattimetobuy

HOLLY HURD ~ REALTOR® ~ NORTHVILLE MICHIGAN

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