The whole purpose for Professional Mortgage Group, Inc. to publish this blog on www.pmg-inc.net is to provide useful information to visitors. Each day we provide valuable information and insight into the current market in Columbia, MO and sometimes Nationwide. It has been quite awhile since we did a refresher on some of the valuable websites out there that can be of assistance to you. I will just give a quick rundown of several sites that may be useful to you.
www.pmg-inc.net - Our website of course!
www.google.com - You can find anything on this powerful search engine.
www.gocolumbiamo.com - The City of Columbia website.
www.missouri.edu - The University of Missouri
www.zillow.com - Real Estate Valuations
www.bankrate.com - Rate and Lending comparison site.
www.realtor.com - Search for home for sale.
www.fanniemae.com - They are the largest buyer of securitized mortgage paper.
www.freddiemac.com - Another large buyer of mortgage paper.
www.bloomberg.com/markets/rates - Check Mortgage and Bond rates.
www.countrywide.com - Large Nationwide Lender
www.wellsfargo.com - Large Nationwide Lender
www.bankofamerica.com - Large Nationwide Lender and Bank with local branches.
www.realestatebook.com - Another site for home listings.
www.boonebank.com - Boone County National Bank Website. Largest local bank.
www.fnb-columbia.com - First National Bank. Another large local bank.
www.pisinspections.com - Local Respected Home Inspector.
www.myfico.com - Information about credit scores.
www.annualcreditreport.com - Obtain a free credit report once a year.
Here are some links to Local Real Estate Companies
Re-max Boone Realty
House of Brokers
Plaza Real Estate Services
Central Missouri Real Estate LLC
Weichert Realtors (First Tier)
3D Realty
Reece and Nichols
Gaslight Properties
Century 21 Advantage
These are several links to browse for information.
PMG hopes this information can be useful to you.
If you have a link that you think should be on this list, please post a comment and we can add it.
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Showing posts with label buyers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label buyers. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Selling Your Home
In today's market where the inventory of homes is at an all time high and buyer's are not in abundance what can you "the seller" do to help make your home "stand-out" and thus have the best possible chance for a quick and painless transaction.
There are several components to this discussion but I will mention just a few of the major items you will want to address. First, your home must be in the best possible shape in order for you to maximize both your profits and your sale time. By this I mean making any necessary repairs that potential buyers will find issues with. For example; repairing any leaky faucets, the drywall crack by the window sill that has bugged you for years, the garage door opener that only works half the time, or the kitchen cabinet by the dishwasher that has cracked. These are just a few examples, but you get my point. Also, a clean house obviously looks better than a filthy one. All things considered equal, the home that has been kept clean, looks orderly, and smells fresh will sell faster than it's opposite. If you follow this simple rule, you will be on the right track.
Second, choosing the right realtor is crucial for a professional and optimal sale. Realtors are valuable tools and they have access to the MLS (Multiple Listing System). This advertises your home to other realtor's and buyers who may be looking for a home like your property. They understand what potential buyers are looking for and how to reach them whether that be print advertising, radio, word of mouth, or a combination of the three . Also, you need a realtor that will put the time and effort it takes to market your home in the best possible scenario for "you" whether that's something they have used in the past (i.e. The Real Estate Book) or some new more expensive medium. Finding the right realtor is no art but using references and referrals is key!
Third, you need the right lender involved from the beginning. More times than not your realtor will know who to use but the lender is a vital part of closing a successful escrow transaction. The last thing you want is to get a contract and at closing find out the lender has "miss-represented" the transaction and now you cannot close. How much time, money, energy, and other potential buyers have you missed out on? The right lender can help ease the stress of the transaction by helping your realtor market your home (i.e. Internet links, flyer's, yard signs, potential buyers, etc.) while at the same time "pre-screen" any potential buyers for your home so you do not have the former scenario happen to you.
I hope this helps and should you have any questions or comments as usual they are welcomed!
Brought to you by Professional Mortgage Group
Your Columbia, Missouri mortgage broker
There are several components to this discussion but I will mention just a few of the major items you will want to address. First, your home must be in the best possible shape in order for you to maximize both your profits and your sale time. By this I mean making any necessary repairs that potential buyers will find issues with. For example; repairing any leaky faucets, the drywall crack by the window sill that has bugged you for years, the garage door opener that only works half the time, or the kitchen cabinet by the dishwasher that has cracked. These are just a few examples, but you get my point. Also, a clean house obviously looks better than a filthy one. All things considered equal, the home that has been kept clean, looks orderly, and smells fresh will sell faster than it's opposite. If you follow this simple rule, you will be on the right track.
Second, choosing the right realtor is crucial for a professional and optimal sale. Realtors are valuable tools and they have access to the MLS (Multiple Listing System). This advertises your home to other realtor's and buyers who may be looking for a home like your property. They understand what potential buyers are looking for and how to reach them whether that be print advertising, radio, word of mouth, or a combination of the three . Also, you need a realtor that will put the time and effort it takes to market your home in the best possible scenario for "you" whether that's something they have used in the past (i.e. The Real Estate Book) or some new more expensive medium. Finding the right realtor is no art but using references and referrals is key!
Third, you need the right lender involved from the beginning. More times than not your realtor will know who to use but the lender is a vital part of closing a successful escrow transaction. The last thing you want is to get a contract and at closing find out the lender has "miss-represented" the transaction and now you cannot close. How much time, money, energy, and other potential buyers have you missed out on? The right lender can help ease the stress of the transaction by helping your realtor market your home (i.e. Internet links, flyer's, yard signs, potential buyers, etc.) while at the same time "pre-screen" any potential buyers for your home so you do not have the former scenario happen to you.
I hope this helps and should you have any questions or comments as usual they are welcomed!
Brought to you by Professional Mortgage Group
Your Columbia, Missouri mortgage broker
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